Pink bollworm threat to cotton yields across nations
The pink bollworm, a rosetted cotton pest, infests cotton in over 60 countries. First U.S. attack occurred in Texas in 17, with larvae tunneling bolls and ruining seeds and lint. Moths are active at night. females lay about 200 eggs. Quarantine limits range to seven states. Florida and Georgia spot infestations have been eradicated. Regulated planting and stalk destruction help prevent outbreaks. A new carbamate pesticide, Sevin, is widely used in dust and spray forms to control pink bollworms and other pests.
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Texas
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Arkan
Florida
Georgia
County 4-H Members Win District Honors
Comanche County 4-H members earned six first places nine second places and four third places at the District Elimination Contest in Stephenville. Senior winners advance to the State 4-H Round-Up June 4 5 6 at Texas A&M College. Paul Byrd won high dairy judging honors and a one semester scholarship to Tarleton State College.
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Comanche County
Stephenville
Texas A&m College
Paul Byrd
Soda Springs
Tarleton State College
Paul
Charles Cunningham
Demonstration notes mention Sarah Lou A tending toe
A fragmentary line references Sarah Lou A and a phrase about attending toes at a demonstration setting. Notable names appear without clear context or event details. Further readable facts are unavailable in the excerpt.
4 H Club Winners Named in State Event
List of 4 H participants from Soda Springs De Leon Sidney Proctor Comanche Newbury Gustine and other towns with 2nd and 3rd place honors across divisions including soil water and range conservation, vegetable preparation and use, safety, food and nutrition education, and public speaking with coaches and leaders named.
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Lonnie Craig
Peggy Evans
Soda Springs
Willie Evans
Richard Frazier
Olan Frazier
Jane Ann Robertson
Comanche
Don Kemmitz
Newbury
John Simpson
Lilly Faye Northcutt
Nancy Hyatt
Proctor
Ruth Hyatt
Odessa
Gradene Simpson
H. G. Simpson
Share-the-Pun
Diane Harvick
Tommy Couch
Kay Center
Larry Miller
Patricia Elms
Eddie Kimble
Evelyn Jackson
Ronnie Rinehart
Gustine
T. J. Couch
Lola
Wayne Pair
de Leon
Linda Jones
Sidney
Linda Lu
Buddy Lane
Bill Lane
Bennie Simpson
Max Parker
Ray Dudley
Bill Parker
Larry Steele
Ronnie Cox
Nicky Pruitt
Richard Jones
Henry Spalding
Tony Kennedy
David Hyatt
Bill Evans
Billie Mac Loggins
Kerwin Stephens
Mike Gunter
David Rowell
Stephen Rowell
Pat Gunter
Kenneth Russell
Kenneth Luker
Arlene Adams
George Stephens
Leah Dudley
Beth Dunn
Charles Dudley
Irvin Dunn
Rojean Davis
Carol Byrd
Dorothea Byrd
Dorothy Byrd
Jane Pair
Jimmy Armstrong
Joe Dudley
Tom R. Dudley
Mike Dickson
Tommy Pipes
Don Parks
George Burton
Dwayne
Molly Robertson
Elizabeth Lane
Comencheens Attend Historical Tour in Jefferson Texas
Mr and Mrs Walter Dixon of Comanche joined a Wise Garden Club organized historical pilgrimage in Jefferson Texas known as the Cradle of Texas History. Visitors toured old Southern mansions with antique treasures and viewed Jay Goulds private railroad car, steamboat landings, iris gardens, the historical museum, apothecary country home, the old cemetery and century old business blocks. The Excelsior Hotel was highlighted as a glamorous landmark with a New Orleans style court yard.
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Walter Dixon
Jefferson
Texas
Wise Garden Club
Bayou City
Jay Gould
Historical Museum
Apothecary Country Home
Excelsior
New Orleans
Diamond Bessie Murder Trial staged in local venue
Mr and Mrs Dixon attended a early stage play titled the Diamond Bessie Murder Trial. Presented by local talent at the Jewish Synagogue the production aimed to mirror an 1887 murder trial with county attorney and other participants in pioneer costumes.
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Dixon
Abilene Visitors Rev. and Mrs Prey Stop at Dist Minister’s
Abilene residents Rev. Todd and Mrs. Prey made a cordial visit to the district minister, renewing acquaintance and discussing church work. The meeting focused on community service projects and upcoming events.
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A. Central
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Abilene
F.O.B
Robert
Willis
L Sale
Llano Livestock
Llano
Phillip Smith
Wayne May
Toppei
Central Texas Fertilizer Company
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