Veterans warned about false special insurance dividend rumor
Cherokee County Veterans Service Officer Melvin Moore cautions World War II veterans that a circulating hoax falsely claims a 55 cent per month dividend per $1,000 of GI or Government life insurance. He notes a real one time dividend happened in 1949 1950 and that March benefits totaled 238 326 with official notices only.
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Melvin Moore
Veterans Service
Cherokee County
Veterans Administration
Congress
Moore
Automated Plywood System Cuts Costs for Plants
Georgia-Pacific Corp offers its highly automated plywood manufacturing method on a royalty basis to other producers. The system uses company developed thermosetting resin adhesives and aims to cut unit costs, boost production, and improve wood utilization with substantial savings reported at GP plants in the West and South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia-Pacific Corp
Mildew: causes, growth, and house risks explained
Extension agent reports mildew develops from moisture and warmth, thriving in damp, poorly aired areas. Molds affect fabrics, leather, wood, paper and many surfaces, leaving odors and potential material damage especially in basements, closets, curtains, and newly built homes.
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C. H. Holley
New Hope
Weed Control in Pastures discussed at Cherokee County meeting
Cherokee County Livestockmen's Association met Tuesday night to hear George Alston advise chemical weed control in pastures as more effective and economical than mechanical methods. He outlined four usable chemicals, timing for postemergence spraying, recommended water rates, and the option to preserve clover by weighing weed kill versus forage needs. Simizine and Karmex were noted as preemergence options to prevent germination of new weeds.
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Cherokee County Livestockmen’s Association
George Alston
Area Extension Agronomist
George
Proper Use of Hormone Sprays and Weather Concerns
The article discusses using growth control chemicals with boom sprayers to cover ground and protect established pasture from spray drift. It warns against cross spraying on other crops due to residue in equipment. It notes local rainfall excess and fears a dry spell harming shallow root systems, suggesting a gradual taper in rainfall to allow deeper root growth.
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Cecil Goodman
Ferrell Hicks
Wells
Four-Hers Bring Home Thirty Ribbons From District Contest
Cherokee County 4-Hers earned 30 ribbons at District 9 eliminations held April 28 at Stephen F Austin State University in Nacogdoches. Winners span Beef Cattle Dairy Demonstration Foods and Nutrition Poultry Soil Evaluation and more with seniors advancing to State 4-H Round-up at Texas A and M June 5 and 6.
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Dennis W. Newton
Linda L. Bear
Cherokee County
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches
Keith and
Gay Jackson
Wells
Jamie Peterson
Alto
Anne Singletary
Karen Peterson
Terry Arrington
Craft
Nan Lambert
Vanna Dean
Debra Jinkins
Ponta
Brenda Bunn
New Summerfield
Leigh and
Rae Brooks
Ina Ellis
Jacksonville
Jody Transfer
James Beathard
Rusk
Jimmy Isaacs
Ronnie Rasberry
Denise
Kendra
Michelle McMahon
Diana Seybold
Randall Jinkins
Ricky Hardy
Terry Beathard
Wesley Knight
Jimmy Arrington
Eddie Goins
Texas A&m University
Texas
Sensible shopping tips from Consumer Affairs chief
Virginia Knauer, director of the U S Office of Consumer Affairs, urges comparison shopping to save money. An American test showed a family could save 11 18 dollars by choosing items with price per unit, size, convenience and brand considered. Five decision points guide shoppers from menu choices to brand comparisons.
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Virginia Knauer
U.S. Office of Consumer Affairs
Consumer News
First National City Bank of New York
Knauer
Washington
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