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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1955
Page
9
Soil Conservation District notes Joseph Burtis experiments with cover crops showing higher cotton yields on treated land. Early hybrid spinach and onions varieties offered this fall for commercial planting. Two flock egg production system proposed to balance year round supply. Fall flock chicks urged to begin now.
John describes the site once seen as a poor farm as now a thriving upland farm. He touts an over drop program as central to his conservation plans while noting limited emphasis on terraces waterways and stubble management.
The article advises on maintaining cotton quality during harvest. Do not take wet cotton to a gin or tramp cotton on raisers. Use strippers with blow attachments and consult the real county agent on defoliation for best results.
Extension dairy specialists define cow care as giving the dairy cow opportunity to produce at her best. Seek L-247 Cow Care from your local county agent for guidance.
The Texas Farm and Ranch Safety Committee notes long hours and fatigue boost farm and home accidents during harvest. It urges caution, saying the time saved is not worth the risk of a serious injury.
Mr and Mrs George Carrol were injured in an automobile accident near Cypress while en route to Houston. A gasoline transport sideswiped their car and a Negro soldier’s car crashed into the wreckage, killing the soldier. The Carrols were admitted to a Houston hospital and later released.
Alcoas Rockdale Works expansion advances with ten firms on site and six more awarded. New contracts include F H McGraw and Co Chicago for potroom and equipment, Dave Seline Roofing Houston for builtup roofing, Grimes Electric Austin for electrical work, and more. Earlier firms Austin Fleischer-Seeger J B Garrett Macdonald Engineering begin work on ore and cryolite tanks as first contractor nears completion and departs this week.
Cameron All Stars led Rockdale three to two through five innings Friday night when weather halted play. Cameron scored two in the second and one in the third to build a 3-2 edge before the game ended due to rain with no further scoring.
A humorous note suggests today's husband must not only provide food but also serve it, reflecting social expectations about domestic duties in a playful tone.
Veterans Administration clarifies credit controls on GI home loans issued July 30 1955. The 2 percent cash down payment and 25 year maturity apply to new loans unless exempted by prior appraisal requests. Certain replacements and flood disaster cases are excluded. repair or improvements are not affected. Down payment must be cash with no land equity accepted.
Walkers Creek Community schedules homecoming on Sunday September 4 at Walkers Creek Baptist Church. Program starts 10 45 a m with basket lunches to be brought by attendees. Drinks and bread will be provided and all members and friends are invited.
Miss Ann Magnussen announced an urgent appeal for 32 registered nurses to serve polio duty in Boston Massachusetts. The request comes from the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis with Massachusetts General Hospital as the site and 1464 polio cases reported in the state.
The Hanover church plans a homecoming with old time preaching and singing on September 4 afternoon. A basket lunch at noon invites attendees to bring meals and reconnect with old friends and meet new ones. All are invited.
The revival runs from Sunday August 28 through Sunday September 4 with Armon Harris of Houston preaching. Each evening begins at 8 o clock, with Sunday Bible study at 10 and morning preaching at 11. The church invites attendance by the public.
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