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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1961

Page

2

Plains Farming Caution Issued On Promotions Schemes

The Texas Farm Bureau warns farmers about promotional schemes linked to off farm businesses promising quick returns. Local bankers note many offers resemble “above-average” investments and urge caution. Lubbock County members Bob Henderson and Vernon McDougal attended a state rally in Abilene as plans to enroll over 80,000 members were discussed. The Texas Farm Bureau emphasizes member protection and urges careful verification of any promotion before participation.

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Decline in Hale County water table tracked

Hale County water levels fell 18.72 feet over five years with an average annual drop of 3.74 feet. A 1996-57 12 month period shows a 6.58 foot decline. The year 1968-59 recorded the lowest at 1.34 feet and 1969-70 saw 2.76 feet. A July 32. rainfall figure and a new mechanical recorder near City Park relate to recent stability.

Plainview (Special Hale County U.S. 1Logical Survey Texas State Board of Water

Abilene Meeting and Cotton Trailer Exemption Talk

County FB presidents and chairs joined a membership drive kick off in Abilene along with TRAILER BILL READIED to exempt cotton trailers from license laws. Slack notes cotton trailers are used briefly in harvest and that the Cotton season ends soon. A prior cotton trailer exemption bill failed in the last Legislature. Hargraves mentioned in context of 1961 swine judging at Texas Tech.

Abilene TFB Austin I Slack Hargrave Texas Tech Barrow Ray Anderson Fort Worth

Floyd County Seed Exhibit Set In Egypt

Floydada special report describes a seed spray display in Cairo to promote grain sorghum uses for feed in forests. Mitchell notes near unlimited market potential in Egypt, with 1952 U S production cited as two million bushels.

Floyd County Egypt Cairo Mitchell U. S

Open Letter Sparks Dawson County Commission Row

Commissioners in Dawson County issued a joint statement concerning a letter that claims misrepresentation by the judge and cites concerns from two water board members about irrigation wells and undeveloped areas. The dispute centers on study data and a proposed pay raise amid county governance tensions.

Open and Daughters of Dawson County Dlucer Water Board Wes Owens Lynn Ear Deeren

Scouts Schedule Together Supper Prompts Local Gathering

The Arrowhead Boy Scouts hold a Together Supper at Hall St Pauls Episcopal Explorers unit time. The event begins with the Together Supper at 1:90 p.m. today in the local hall.

Hall St. Paul's Episcopal

Second Session Today in Soil Fertility Series Continues

The second session of the annual soil fertility program in Lubbock County features talks by rural experts and at least five local farmers. University specialists discuss hog management, seed irradiation, and future agricultural plans amid energy concerns.

Ley Peer Ag Lubbock County Saeko Seline Hall Tenens Atlemont Af Senane Ven Hall High Plains

Panel Discussions on Manure and Cotton Bar on Cropland

Near Idalou two panel discussions address manure and cotton bar application to cropland. Moderators for the panels will be BIN Reece and other conservation staff.

Idalou bin Reece Conserva

Longhorn Boy Scouts Convene Tonight in Lamesa

Local scouting group invites members and families to a meeting in Lamesa tonight. Police report progress, noting nearly half of active cases cleared, with officials citing ongoing investigations and community safety efforts.

Longhorn Boy Scouts Lamesa

Police Nab Burglars After Car Tampering in Wilmington

Two plainclothes officers in an unmarked car heard tampering with a car and arrested Donald Nausley and Rob Snes Cate on burglary charges. They were on an investigation when they intervened in Wilmington, California.

Wilmington Calif Auto Donald Nausley Rob Snes Cate

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