Turtles Hatch at Padre Island Farm Trips Draw Ocean Figures
Area naturalists and Shell Club members assisted Dearl Adams in transplanting Atlantic Ridley Turtle eggs to South Padre Island. On Saturday 30 observers watched the hatch of seven turtles at Ranchito Tortuga, with 25 hatchlings reaching the sea. The effort marks the first of 1,680 eggs planned for the Padre Island project.
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Shell Club
Dearl Adams
South Padre Island
Valley Sportsmen's Club
Adams
Andy Bowie Park
Ranchito Tortuga
Brownsville
Fred Abbott
G.l.palmer
Valley Sportsman's Club
Padre Island
Aquatics
Longworthy
New Cotton Blending Machine Under Development
The U S Department of Agriculture announces an experimental cotton blending machine able to blend cottons from up to 20 bales. A full size unit is under construction for evaluation at a cotton mill and has shown excellent promise.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Winds Draw Out Big Catch At White Sands Marina
Fishermen report excellent conditions with strong winds stirring food in the water. At White Sands Motor Lodge and Marina, locals like Robert and Gary Nelon from Wacd reel 103 speckled trout and several large flounder, while others from Seabrook, Houston, and Corpus Christi post solid catches of trout and snappers.
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White Sands Motor Lodge
Robert
Gary Nelon
Wacd
M. R. Robson, Jr
Seabrook
Jack Morison
H. C. Riquelmy
Houston
Rollie Harris
Captain Murphy
Warsaw
Media Center Names Aides and New Directors
Harold PR Dooley announces appoints of assistant directors for the Rio Grande Valley Regional Medien Center serving Cameron Hidalgo Starr and Willacy counties. A R Ramirez Deputy Director Texas Office of Economic Opportunity becomes assistant director for instructional media. Dwade King Abilene Christian College professor becomes assistant director for instructional media with a background in public schools and Texas Tech.
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Harold PR. Dooley
Rio Grande Valley
Medien
Cameron
Hidalgo
Starr
Willacy
tWe
A. R. Ranairez
Texas Office of Economic Opportunity
Ldinburg
Dwade King
Abilene Christian College
King
Lubbock
Ing
Texas Tech College
West Texas Film Coop
Texas Tech
Dooley
Anal Spain
Wil- Sty
Precision cotton study at A and M on shaped beds
Report notes a precision planter on pre shaped beds produced a better stand than conventional planting at Texas A and M University. Lambert Wilkes, a cultural engineer, observes higher stand quality by day six versus day fourteen with traditional methods.
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Stonas A & M University
Lambert Wilkes
Chigger Awareness Aids Outdoor Seekers In Texas
Caution urged for outdoor lovers in Texas as chigger bites prompt scratching. Redbugs cause on-the-spot reactions. control at lawns and campsites reduces risk. Local county agents provide details on preventive measures.
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Texas
Vacuum Rugs Before Washing For Best Results
Vacuum chenille shag or throw rugs thoroughly to remove loose lint and dirt before washing. This helps prevent fiber tangling and improves cleaning efficiency. For delicate fibers, spot clean or follow manufacturer care instructions after vacuuming.
Tip O Texas Horse Show August 6 at Rio Grande Grounds
The Tip O Texas Horse Show, sponsored by Cameron County Council, will be held August 6 at 3 20 PM and 7 30 PM at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Grounds in Mercedes. Open to youths under 20, events include Queen’s Contest, Senior and Junior Showmanship, Pole Bending, Barrel Race, Western Pleasure, and more. Funds support 4-H activities and delegates to state events. Entries due by July 23. blanks from San Benito office.
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O' Texas
Rio Grande Valley
Mercedes
Kathy Garrett
Cameron County 417 Council
Randy Baczewski
Wrangler Mounted
Bob Mitchell
la Feria
San Benito
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Cecil Ward
Henry Longworthy
Larry Allen
Port Isabel
Red Kent
Glen McGehee
P. D. Baldauf
Robert Auld
Tia Loetscher
David DePue
James Lee
Robert Boswald
Ken. Biddle
Sheridan
Ind
Tanchito
Louis Hofferbert
Houston Chronicle
Harold Geis
Oceanography Society of America
Wendell Pierce
Driftwood Lounge
Sandy P
SEA Ranch
Airport Service
S. Padre Blvd
S. Padre Island
Causeway Laundry
DRY Cleaners
E. Madison - Brownsville
Singer
Alfred Cisneros
Church OF Christ
Tarnava
Washington
Port Isabel, Texas
John
Ellis G. Grubb
Surf Rider Club
Sea Island Resort
Tex
Port Isarfl Press
the Valley
WWE
TAGH
TEEAS
Weeee
Nore
August Timmerman
Hondo
Timmerman
South
Crockett
Scheicher
Menard
Sutton
Kimble
Toom
B. F. Harrison
Corpus Christi
Media Center
Tip O' Texas Horse Show
Jesus
Jesus Christ
God
Perl Bros
Fire Men's
F Chang
E. Elizabeth
Merchants Marine
Padre
Island and the Valley
Merchants Marine State Bank
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