Soil practice yields record maize gains on Cecil Menzel farm
Cecil Menzel on Mrs. Otto Galbreath's farm four miles east of Thorndale increased maize yield from 1200-1500 to 3300-3500 pounds per acre over three years using soil and water conservation methods. The East side averaged 2000 this year while the West ranged 1500 to 3300-3800 with terracing and residue checks confirming erosion prevention targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Menzel
Otto Galbreath
Menzel
Refund deadline set for gasoline tax farming refund
Farmers and ranchers must file by September 30 for a federal gasoline tax refund on farming use since July 1, 1956. Obtain Farm 2940 from county agricultural agents or IRS offices. Keep records to verify claims and send to the same district IRS office as income tax returns. Congress passed the enabling legislation in spring 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Service
Internal Revenue Office
Congress
Marak 4H Club Elects Officers
The Marak 4H Club met with county agent Mrs. Alice Hughes in the Marak school room on September 17. Officers elected include President Teresa Dohnalik Vice President Margaret Vansa Secretary Margaret Hromeik Reporter Elizabeth Hubnik and Song Leader Diana Minke Lee. Members sang 4 H songs after the vote. The next meeting is scheduled for the second Tuesday in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Hughes
Marak
Theresa Dohnalik
Margaret Vansa
Margaret Hromeik
Elizabeth Hubnik
Diana Minkelee
Irrigation Boosts Texas Farm Yields Across State
A Texas statewide irrigation summary by R V Thurmond shows total irrigated land at 6,962,234 acres with 39,706 farms in June 1957. Major crops irrigated include sorghums on about 2.3 million acres and cotton near 2.2 million, alongside wheat rice vegetables pastures and alfalfa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas
R. V. Thurmond
Extension Agricultural Engineer Irrigation
Thurmond
Cameron Auction Shows Strong Demand for Fat Cattle
Fat cows and bulls sold well with better prices at Cameron Live stock Auction last Thursday. Calves weakened about a dollar from the prior week as major markets showed a natural dip. Prices ranged from 12.50 to 22.00 for cows and calves, with calves and stockers posting notable activity and demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Dusek announces birth of daughter Susan Adele in Texas City
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Dusek of Texas City announce the birth of a daughter, Susan Adele, in a Texas City hospital. She weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces at birth and was welcomed by two brothers John Guenther and Dwight Allan. Grandmothers are Mrs. E. H. Walston of Cameron and Mrs. J. Dusek of Granger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Dusek
Texas City
Susan Adele
John Guenther
Dwight
E. H. Walston
Cameron
J. Dusek
Granger
90th Birthday and Family Reunion in Round Top
Mrs Marie Wolke celebrated her 90th birthday with PM Mr and Mrs George L Schroeder and Mr and Mrs E H Schroeder in Round Top. About 200 members attended the Eaver family reunion there. Fertilizer sales in spring 1957 rose about 5 percent from 1955 and 1956. mixed goods totals fell 15 000 tons versus 1956 while materials rose 35 000 tons in 1957. Expert extension poultry advise high production with careful management for profits. modern hens bred to lay but require skilled care.
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Der
E. H. Schroeder
Round Top
Marie Wolke
Eaver
J. F. Fudge
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Jack Blam
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Sierra Stranger
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Neen State
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Victor Jory
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Milam County
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Madrid
Wilson Produce Co., Inc
Allan
John
Bill) Stitt, Sr
Corpus Christi
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