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Newspaper
Lamesa Press Reporter
Location
Lamesa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1973
Page
7
The 1972 South Plains cotton crop showed marked quality gains over 1971 despite unfavorable weather. Through May, 2,007,000 bales had been classed versus 1,122,000 in 1971. Staple length averaged 31.3–32nds, micronaire higher, with 23 percent in premium 3.5–4.9 range. Overall, 1972 quality was better though still below average due to hardships.
The Lames FFA Chapter elected officers for 1973-74 at Tuesday’s meeting. Billy Ray Mayfield was chosen president with Lyndon Whisenant as vice president, Cody Reid secretary, Lee Barron treasurer, Nathan Pewitt reporter, and Clay Jeter sentinel. Proficiency medals went to Mike Hughes, Billy Ray Mayfield, Susan Colgan, and Gary Jones. Freida Wilson, Marion Sharp, Mayfield, and Jeter were named voting delegates for the State FFA Convention in Fort Worth in July. Greenhand Degrees were awarded to 32 Ag I students after 23 Vocational Ag II students received Chapter Farmer Degrees. The meeting closed with refreshments.
Donald Johnson of Plains Cotton Growers warns the May 8 Senate Agriculture Committee plan diverges from current support and requires study. He notes price support could shift to a 43 cent target price versus market, with possible reductions to 35 cents. details unknown and comments reserved until a full draft.
Lamesa report notes Texas 4-H aims to involve 250000 youths, with 1800 in Dawson County. A 78-acre Lake Brownwood site will host a State 4-H Center, backed by 1.5 million needed and local fund goals of 6000. Leaders, workshops, camps, and international activities planned.
Danny R. Childers of Lamesa received a Master of Statistics degree from Texas A&M University. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Childers of 299 South 5th. TAMU reported a total of 1,750 spring graduates.
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