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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1957
Page
6
The editorial notes Texas cattle industry resilience through floods droughts and wars and credits beef consumption growth to a campaign that boosted demand. It marks the end of a three week Beef Pencil program with record beef eating in Texas and notes ongoing price supports and federal programs.
Several farmers in Childré County become operators with the Hall Conservation District. New cooperators include Charles Mesnold James Eddy of Childore and Kenneth Ellis of Kirkland. Eddy plans about 100 acres of sorghum almum next spring for grazing and uses sandsore grass on Conservation Reserve land. Ellis will enlarge terraces and build new ones while practicing stubble mulching on wheat. Liles Groseclose Bruce and Fo Adam report cover crops thriving and protecting land.
The 24 hour period ending at 11 40m Monday saw a high of 70 degrees at 4 pm Sunday and a low of 31 degrees at 6 am Monday. The report notes temperature variations across the period.
The US Chamber of Commerce projects December retail sales around 20 billion dollars, beating last year by about 600 million. Despite unemployment worries and a sagging stock market, December sales are expected to be the biggest ever or tied for first, aided by population growth and Christmas club savings.
Ed Cooper, extension wildlife conservation specialist, urges leaving crop stubble after harvest to aid birds such as quail, doves, ducks, geese, and wild turkeys by providing food and cover. Native weeds and woody borders offer travel lanes. stubble also reduces erosion and holds snow in qualifying regions.
Tokyo University students protested the annual festival after learning hot dogs served there were made from ground dog meat sourced from stray canines on campus.
Texas and national beef producers report steady rise in consumer demand over several years. Roy W. Snyder notes 1956 per capita beef consumption reached about 4.5 pounds and 1957 is expected to stay high despite lower slaughterings. beef’s competitiveness versus other red meats cited along with promotions. Governor Daniel proclaims Beef Week in Texas December 17. Texas Beef Council and cattle associations sponsor the fourth annual Beef Supper in Fort Worth December 5 to spotlight the industry.
Extension Farm Management Specialist H Bates reminds farm and ranch families the 1958 Farmers Tax Guide is available from county extension agents. The 64 page IRS publication covers income and social security taxes with sample forms and guidance on keeping records for accurate reporting. He notes sharing copies may help if supply is limited and urges contact with local agents for trainings and access to the guide.
Fort Worth markets show varied movement across calves slaughter cattle and hogs with steady to strong butcher bids. Slaughter steer and heifer classes active. cows and bulls mixed while stocker calves remain steady. sheep and lamb markets show tight supply with steady to lower bids. Prices cited for slaughter calves 23-23.50 and hogs 17-18 per hundredweight in ranges.
Mrs. W. R. Jarrell returns home after visiting daughter in Artesia New Mexico. Numerous families from Kirkland and nearby towns hosted relatives over Thanksgiving including visits to Arlington Vernon Fort Worth Childress Abilene and Hobbs with relatives from Decatur Kress and Grand Prairie among others.
The moon’s diameter exceeds one fourth of Earth's, measured around 2,160 miles, while the article also notes a herd of about 8,000 mules involved in the scene.
The first U S coins issued after the 1792 Philadelphia mint were silver half dimes later spelled dimes. Tradition says the silver came from George Washingtons table, brought from his quarters two doors away. They were produced on a hand operated screw press.
The University of Texas Bureau of Business Research reports October activity stable versus September, with a 1 percent rise in retail sales and a 2 percent overall activity index from September. The data note underlying strength despite a small upturn from September. The gain is driven by non durable goods up 6 percent from September.
The page lists TV channels and programs across several stations including KSYD-TV KDUB-TV and others with titles like The Edge of Night Robin Hood and Tales of Texas Rangers. It notes news and weather segments and mentions a disclaimer that the paper cannot be responsible for program changes.
Mrs W B Wallis and guests from the Alton Landrums stayed at L H Holliman house in Amarillo. Mr and Mrs Gus McDaniel and Mr and Mrs T P Terrell visited with Mr and Mrs Cletus Terrell in Chil dress during the holidays.
Channel line up shows a full day of programming across KDUB and KEDX stations including news, game shows, soap operas and family programs. Notable entries include Liberace, The Price Is Right, The Verdict Is Yours and The Brighter Day with varied dayparts and matinees.
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