This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1959
Page
4
Farmers report a rapid return to harvesting as showers ease and dew declines. Based on a 15 000 bale goal for the 1959 crop, county yields are strong with Willie Glaser claiming one of his best seasons. Corn harvest 85 to 90 percent complete. Glaser mechanizes with a cotton stripper and plans 5 to 10 more bales.
The piece notes that the first U S destroyer produced about 1600 horsepower, while contemporary destroyers such as the USS Willis A Lee deliver around 60000 horsepower, highlighting dramatic power growth in naval engineering.
Cotton defoliation quality affects harvest success says Texas extension cotton specialist Fred Elliott. Arsenic acid and penta are common choices with distinct pros and cons. arsenic is toxic and corrosive, while penta is less toxic but caustic and costly when mixed with diesel. 24-D adds re growth control but risks seed use if planted later, and once introduced cannot be washed out.
The Milan county home demonstration club clothing leaders will meet Friday September 18 1959 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the county Extension Service office in Cameron for a training session focused on making a good appearance.
The U S Navy opens a new air sea base at Rota Spain about 40 miles from Palos de Moguer the small port used by Christopher Columbus to sail and discover the world.
Milano 4 H boys and seniors held organization meetings at the Milano School. Officers were elected with Michael Rek and Billy Don Mills as presidents of the junior and senior groups respectively, and other posts filled by L B Blake Curtis Parsons and Larry Wadlington.
Clyde Chaffey was elected president of the Sharp FFA chapter for the coming year. Officers include Leon Love as vice president and Donald Janke as treasurer. Others are Ronnie Locklin secretary John D Stanislaw reporter James Weidner sentinel James Guillote parliamentarian Kent Sartor advisor. Plans were made to initiate new members.
Dorothy Hargrove elected president of the Sharp FHA chapter for the coming year. She is the daughter of Mrs. A L Hargrove and the late Mr. Hargrove, and serves as senior class treasurer.
Three Milam County 4-H senior girls placed first in district record books and will enter the state contest in October. Jeannette Richter seeks Danforth Leadership training scholarship and travel for two weeks at the American Youth Foundation Camp in Shelby Michigan. Jeannette Fuchs aims for Santa Fe awards and two $350 college scholarships. Joyce Fuchs pursues an all expenses paid trip to the 38th National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago, November 29 to December 3, 1959.
Central Texas studies show that without major feeding investments a profit near $20 per head can be earned feeding yearling steers 120 to 130 days. Tests used silage, cottonseed meal and ground milo as feed components.
The article explains evaluating winter pasture profits by comparing establishment costs with output value. It notes the product could be beef milk hay or silage, highlighting the need to assess returns from small grains used as pasture.
Pires summarizes Glass the Florist in Cameron and Rosebud as a family business that offers greenhouse fresh flowers. Co owners Lester Glass and son Donald showcase potted plants sprays corsages bouquets and more with five delivery trucks serving Cameron and Rosebud. They emphasize personal touch and dignified funeral arrangements along with wedding and party designs.
W A Robinson has operated Robinson's Texaco Service Station at 115 N Fannin Cameron since 1990, offering complete auto service including tires and batteries, BFGoodrich tires, Dupont plastic accessories, and a full road service with pickup and delivery. The staff of four, led by Monroe Carbin, brings 29 years of combined experience to ensure customer care and vehicle maintenance.
New Cameron Drug owner Earl Curtis highlights a complete antibiotic and drug supply with direct doctor connections for rapid prescriptions. Curtis, a UT Pharmacy graduate, has earned Rexall awards for merchandising and pharmaceutics and features the Milam Voucher Plan with premium gifts for purchases.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.