DeWitt County 4-H Events and Agriculture Notes
County Agents Desk reports a tacky party for DeWitt 4-H families at American Legion Park Westhoff with prizes for tackiest individual and family. Lindenau 4-H Club meets Tuesday at 8:00 PM. Judges visit Goliad for Farm Bureau Queen contest. Yields reach 50 bushels corn per acre using Texas 28. 3600 to 3800 pounds per acre noted for millet. Egg law meeting planned in DeWitt County. date and venue to be announced. South Texas Livestock Show set for March 13-14 in Cuero. 4-H members urged to request Agent help locating stock. Lenette Ruschhaupt attends Texas 4-H Council in Nacogdoches. elected state council member and district co-chair. Sub-Division Four Soil Conservation District supervisor election set for October 1. time and location to be announced. Free cotton defoliation guide 1957 available from Extension Office.
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DeWitt
American Legion
South Texas
Calf Market Holds Steady Upswing At Cuery Auction
Calf market remained firm with some gains at Cuery Livestock Commission Co auction Friday selling 995 cattle 90 hogs and 48 sheep. Finley Blackwell owner said cows fully firm to $1 higher with cow and calf pairs up to $10, stocker cows rising, hogs $1 below last week, good and choice calves $20-$24, commercial $17.50-$20, utility $15-$17.50, culls $12-$19, stocker steer values $20-$25.
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Cuery Livestock Commission Co
Finley Blackwell
Blackwell
St. Mavers
Lamihs
Bucks
Pales
Modern Frankfurters For Summer Eating And Several Cooking Methods
Frankfurters fit summer meals and are fully cooked when purchased. Store in the refrigerator. freezing degrades flavor. Cook in boiling water, broil, bake, or stuff for variety. Suggested stuffings include sauerkraut, baked beans, potato salad, mashed potatoes, cheese sticks, or applesauce with bacon. Skewers with meat, mushrooms, and olives offer a kebab option.
Cantaloupe Usage and Recipe Ideas from a Cookbook Feature
A cantaloupe guide covers selection and storage tips, including stem end and netting cues, and warns against chilling the fruit. It suggests serving ideas from a frosty starter to fruit salads, and provides two recipes: Barbecued Franks with melon accompaniments and a Melon Ring Salad with cream cheese and almonds.
Dust Burden of Cities Prompts Cleaning Study
Chicago area households collect 108 pounds of dirt per year and 53 tons per month per square mile fell on the city in 1956. Los Angeles and New York faced similar dustfall as Servicemaster details the burden of atmospheric soil in carpets and furniture. Suburban and rural areas fared better, but all areas spent over two billion dollars yearly on cleaning and repairs. The study urges frequent vacuuming and carpet maintenance to curb grime from atmospheric soil. Congregation session reports 16,000 bills and resolutions introduced.
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Chicago
Los Angeles
New York
Servicemaster
Lighting Planned for New Highways To Assure Safe Night Visibility
States plan lighting on interstate and other major roadways to improve night visibility at hazardous locations. Officials cite thousands of deaths and economic losses annually, urging nationwide adoption as part of the 4,000 mile road building program led by Congress and Eisenhower.
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Ala
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Den
Toly
Conn
Itex
Utah
Dal
Obria
Edmond C. Powers
Strect and Highway Safety Lighting Bureau
Cleveland
Ohio
Congress
Eisenhower
Atate
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Goliad
Goliad County
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Meyersville
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Texas 4-H Council
Stephen F. Austin State College
Lenette
Cochairman
de Witt County Soil Conservation District
Wt. F. Elder
Extension Service
Cuero Veterinary Clinic
Charles Tubbs
Pha. Office
Baris
Togay
Klecka Drug Company
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Ike
U. S
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White House
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Gettysburg
Julia Hunter
Lone Stan Gas Company
Cuero Butane
Nick Camron
Wallace
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New
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Hiway
Phas
Hamilton St
FARF
Texas
Boe
Eth
RAS En Rage
Tepmerorerrenl
Tarreo
Rais Econ
Ravenna
Cuero Mobile Feed Service
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Cuero
U. S. Railroad
USDA
Med
Ade
Pee Wees
Ned Chalu
Bette Poe
Dewitt County Producers Association
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