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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1962
Page
2
Chicago report outlines national 4 H program aims with nearly a million members guided by extension staff and volunteers. Projects span forestry livestock poultry entomology garden conservation electric farm machinery and more. Six 400 scholarships will be awarded to top six 4 Hers to attend the 1962 National 4 H Club Congress in Chicago.
Texan Mrs. Florence W. Low will be installed as president of the American Home Economics Association at its Miami Beach meeting June 26 to 29. The Texas A&M Extension Service official heads a program supporting home economics across 254 counties and guides more than 300 agents and specialists. The 28,000-member group will elect Low to a two year term as conference speakers address education consumer protection international development and professional image.
The note warns of rising grasshopper numbers in parts of Texas with suggested chemical controls for grazing lands and cautions on dairy and slaughter stock. It also recounts Civil War casualty figures and reports on livestock pests, farm programs, and 4-H activities in Childress County with plans for summer camps and area contests.
Missouri debates a constitutional amendment to create the Municipal County of St. Louis merging city and county amid a borough plan. Supporters cite economic gains and national prestige while critics warn of Democratic process erosion. Voters would decide on the November ballot. The combined area would place St. Louis among the nation’s largest in both population and size.
German troops refused white bread and received a special allowance to bake black bread. Beer was deemed essential for soldiers and special licenses were issued for barrels of brew.
The county agents urge contacting the closest committee man with ideas to bring to the sub-committee meeting. They emphasize this as the best way to learn voter wishes and state they will try to accomplish goals. The list names many local leaders and residents including W. E. Andrews and Mrs. Andy Rogers.
College Station special report outlines losses from cattle grubs costing up to 300 million dollars yearly. R. L. Ridgway of Texas A&M discusses farm, packer, and dairy impacts, with recommended spray, pour-on, or systemic insecticides for beef cattle and dry dairy cows.
Texas 4 H Horse Clubs members will register for the second annual Horse Management and Training Short Course at Texas A&M College June 29 30. The program, sponsored by the Annual Husbandry Department and the School of Veterinary Medicine, drew about 400 in 1961. A Quarter Horse sale is set for 1 30 p m June 30 with aged mares fillies stallions consigned by the college.
Earl L. Butz of Purdue foresees agriculture advancing beyond 1960 levels with fewer farm workers feeding 215 million Americans, larger family farms, and rising use of capital, science, and research. He warns of a fifth fewer farmers by 1970 and calls organized research the key to expanding output.
About 3,500 Indians served the Union, with roughly one third killed. No dedicated Indian regiments were formed as they were dispersed among existing units. The Confederacy organized a single tribal unit that faced its only battle at Pea Ridge in Arkansas.
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