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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1963
Page
2
Only about two percent of the cotton crop remains unharvested as sub-freezing conditions last week halted picking. K E Voetkel of the Memphis Classing Office notes samples classed reached roughly 6 000 versus 3 000 the prior week, with the season's peak weekly total at 33 000 and a cumulative 200 482 samples to date.
The Memphis Classing Office will close for the 1962 63 season on January 23. After that date samples will be classed by the Altus Oklahoma parent office. Survey shows most cotton graded Strict Low Middling Light Spotted and average staple lengths near one and three quarters inches. Prices to producers for mixed lots ranged from 15 to 18 cents per pound.
Scientists at South Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station develop a fluorescent powder to tag boll weevils. Ultraviolet light reveals insects up to 12 feet away and through cotton leaves, showing movement without harming the pests for over three months.
Texas A M College Station reports 4 H horse clubs active in many counties with participation up and riding interest rising. The first statewide 4 H horse and pony show is scheduled August 2 and 3 at College Station with 10 halter and 6 performance classes. Trophies will reward top placers, high point horse, and champion showman. the program emphasizes education and responsible animal care for both boys and girls.
Extension specialist C H Bates urges farmers to depreciation plan livestock purchases to protect capital. The 1962 tax law updates include 25 year farm building life and 7 year cattle depreciation. Players should set salvage values and file yearly while new Farmers Tax Guide is available.
The piece urges farmers to reassess land use with a 20 acre corner underperforming cotton and potential for forage sorghum or permanent pasture. It notes 4 H activities frozen by cold weather, Junior Leaders sales and calf trips, plus a Fort Worth Fat Stock Show on January 25 with Childress honored.
A recipe feature describes a molded vegetable ring with cottage cheese suited for a buffet or bridge luncheon. Ingredients include gelatin, vegetables, and a mustard cream dressing, with serving ideas and a note on a ham pairing. Also mentions U S agriculture investment per worker and a Burr Hamilton duel pistol on display.
Texas live stock auction markets mobilize to fund the Southwest Screwworm Eradication Program during S O S Week January 21 26. 175 auctions will donate a portion of commissions to the Southwest Animal Health Research Foundation as non federal support backs a three year plan costing about 12 million dollars.
Dick Plank of Hereford and Jeanette Felix of Perryton, winners in Texas 4-H grain marketing, will travel to Chicago for the 12th annual Grain Marketing Clinic. They join peers from 12 states for tours of the Chicago Board of Trade and related events.
The 1962 honey crop set a new record despite about 1 percent fewer colonies totaling 5.48 million. Output reached 274,814,000 pounds, beating 1961 and averaging 50.1 pounds per colony. The top producing states California, Minnesota, Florida, Texas, Wisconsin, Ohio, New York, Iowa, Indiana, and Illinois supplied 57 percent of the crop. California benefited from orange, safflower, and buckwheat nectar while Florida reported excellent nectar flow.
Hall County Soil Conservation District reports recent farm improvements. Nellie Goodson completes a terrace east of Childress to curb erosion and improve moisture. Bill Reed installs a 6000 foot livestock water pipeline for grazing areas distant from water. Gene Blackwell finishes a pond south of Childress to graze south pasture. W H Tippett Jr builds a water storage facility for drought resilience. W B Bates and Pat Bouchelle fit underground irrigation. Howard Newberry completes another terrace in the Community Center area.
National market snapshot shows New York prices with March at 34.57, down 3 points. May trades at 54.60 and is unchanged.
Affected property bids are invited from trustees of The And and delivered to the office of John Forbis Childress A.M. in February 16 1963. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
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