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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1960
Page
8
Dr. C M Pattersonextension veterinarian urges caution when purchasing breeding gilts for next spring. He warns to study herd disease records and test for leptospirosis brucellosis and perform physical exams for atrophic rhinitis and chronic pneumonia. Vaccinate against erysipelas and cholera.
Real estate listings offering two and three bedroom homes from $2000 with easy payments. Large nine room house near schools and town with owner financing. Appointment only. Also seeking farm and ranch listings and newer two or three bedroom homes. You won’t believe the deals.
November 13 19 marks the 42nd celebration of National Children’s Book Week. Sponsored by Children’s Book Council the observance promotes love of books among children of all ages. It notes the slogan Hurray for Books and calls for participation by libraries schools and bookstores.
Cameron cattle receipts fell to 81 from last week with calves dominating 70 percent of the supply. Slaughter calves rose to 1.56 dollars, cows to 1.25, stocker heifers up to 1.75, and a generally active market. Hogs receipts 180 with barrows and gilts strong at 1.50 and sows higher. various butcher and feeder lots priced across the ranges.
Mr and Mrs Matt Zarosky Jr announce the birth of a daughter Denise Renee on November 2 at Scott and White Hospital. The infant weighs 6 pounds 11 ounces and has a sister Sherry Anne. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Joe Bartek and Mr and Mrs Matt Zarosky Sr.
The North Milam United Fund drive mobilizes Cameron residents for the 1961 goal of 11500. Volunteers solicit funds and administrators ensure wise spending while inviting any resident to contribute or contact solicitors. Also notes Thanksgiving family harvest ideas and a science TV program Thread of Life airing December 9 on channel 6and7 at 8 p.m.
Milam County agents announce two new rye forages Gator and Elbow to certified growers in fall 1960 after three years of Texas Experiment Station testing. Gator, with resistance to rusts and mildew, yields early forage. Elbow, from the Ardmore foundation, shows upright growth and early maturity. A new hard red winter wheat Milam is released for south Texas, with strong yield and disease resistance, suitable for winter pasture and grazing.
Cecl Parker, extension farm management specialist, warns that high fixed costs and repair expenses can erode profits. He urges farmers to track ownership and operation costs, assess labor substitution and capital use, ensure machinery availability, and consult the county agent to raise efficiency.
J B Chamberlain Wharton district manager for Houston Natural Gas System received a gold trimmed service pin marking twenty years of service. Son of Mr and Mrs W E Chamberlain of Cameron he began as a service man in 1940 and served in the Air Force before rising to district manager. He is active in civic groups including the Wharton Chamber of Commerce Lions Club and serves as a director of the Colorado River Industrial Development Association. He is also a Mason Shriner and member of First Methodist Church.
Texas official explains 1961 upland cotton allotments contrasting with 1960 and 1960 Choice B. The national allotment rises from 16.3 to 18.5 million acres, later adjusted to 17.5 million under Choice B. Only one allotment in 1961. full price support for all eligible growers. impact varies by state county and farm.
John S. Butte chairs Milam County Junior Livestock Committee as plans take shape for the January 14, 1961 show on the McLane Wholesale Co lot in Cameron. Department superintendents named include Beef Cattle Hubert McClaren Swine Henry Richter Dairy James Luckey Sheep Ed Laywell Sam Hillman finance group led by Leo Fuchs with Jess Brock Coleman Duncum Jerry Schiller Dana Monroe and John S Batte. Fat Lambs added breeding sheep limited to exhibition only. 4 by 6 ft pens required. entries due January 2 1961 to county agent or vocational agriculture teacher. Local prizes from merchants and a Bronze Trophy will be awarded for champion beef calf.
Roy Newton and his wife left for Dallas to have surgery Tuesday with Mrs. Ralph Massengale and Mrs John Thweatt in attendance. The visit included several relatives from Dallas Tyler Freeport Austin Temple and Ohio.
Mrs Cyril Vacuii Mrs Jerry Kostrom Mrs August Hubnik Mrs Hubert Stanislaw and Mrs Frank Mikulec were named to represent the Marak Parent Teachers Association at the state convention. Delegates will attend November 17 in Austin. The group announced a new 53 star flag for the school and a December 3 kolache sale in Downtown Cameron. Plans for the annual community Christmas party were discussed.
Mrs. E D Kelso came back Wednesday from Fort Worth where she had been visiting her daughter Mrs Kathleen Land.
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