Hawks Seen as Farmers Friends Saving Market Losses
A June Reader's Digest article argues hawks reduce rodent damage, with University of Michigan data estimating each hawk saves farmers about 110 dollars yearly. The piece notes few hawks target chickens, cites a Lambertville experiment, and mentions widespread shooting and protective laws across several states including Michigan and Pennsylvania.
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University of Michigan
Peter Farb
Paul Flack
Lambertville
N. J
Department of Agriculture
Hawk Mountain
Kempton
Penn
Farb
California
Connecticut
Florida
Illinois
Indiana
Maine
Michigan
Rhode Island
Pennsylvania
National Audubon Society
Hawk types and their feeding habits described
Farb explains hawks vary by type and kill only when hungry not for sport. They may chase other birds for amusement but retreat unharmed if not hungry. Hawks can be trained to affectionate obedience like dogs and show near human traits of love anger and playfulness, making them popular with ornithologists.
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Farb
Explorer Scouts To Spend One Week At Camp Urland In June
Trinity-Neches Council announces Explorer Week at Camp Urland from June 2 to 7 for explorers age 14 and up. About 1000 registered Explorers in 12 counties may attend with a program of boating canoeing swimming and service. Camp fee is 7 dollars with meals and tents provided. registration ends May 31 through the Beaumont Scout Office.
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Explorer
Camp Urland
Trinity
Orland
Camp Orland
Trinity- Neches
Utah Tops States in Gold Production
Utah leads the nation in gold output, outpacing other states in mining yield and mineral production. The report highlights Utah's prominent role in precious metal mining and its contribution to national supply.
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Utah
Methodists State Annual Conference in Houston June 2 6
The Texas Conference of Methodists meets at First Methodist Church Houston June 2 6 with Dr George Albert Fallon as conference preacher. A mission secretary appointment and commissions on Christian social relations are on the agenda along with officers election and pastoral appointments expected Friday noon.
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Texas Conference Methodists
First Methodist Church
Houston
A. Frank Smith
Conference Board of Evangelism
Houston-East
Houston- West
Houston-West
Ink colors used in printing a U.S. one dollar bill
The source notes that blue black and green inks are used in producing the U S one dollar bill highlighting ink colors in the engraving and printing process.
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U. S
Surprise Birthday Party for Rev. Roberts at Woodrow Baptist
Rev. B. G. Roberts, pastor of the Woodrow Baptist Church, was honored with a surprise party by church members after Monday night services. The event coincides with a revival now underway at the church.
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B. G. Roberts
Woodrow Baptist Church
All Souls Auxiliary Installs Officers
The Ladies Auxiliary of All Souls Catholic Church met May 14 for a covered dish lunch. Mrs. Exa Farmer installed officers including President Margaret Head Vice President Vi Young Child Secretary Va Ratley and Treasurer Marguirete Horka. Nineteen members were present.
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All Soul’s Catholic Church
Exa Farmer
Margaret Head
Vi Youngchild
Va Ratley
Marguurite Horka
Chipper Blue Birds Hold Final Meeting at Pulp Mill Grounds
The Chipper Blue Birds held a weiner roast and picnic Friday afternoon at East Texas Pulp and Paper mill grounds. It was the last meeting of the year with Mrs. S W Worthey, Mrs. Howard Hargrove, Mrs. N P McCartney and all members present. Kathy McCartney, reporter.
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Chipper Blue Birds
East Texas Pulp and Paper Mill
S .W. Worthey
Howard Hargrove
N. P. McCarney
Marion Walton To Present Recital At Silsbee High
Pupils of Marion Walton will perform in a recital Tuesday June 3 at 7 30 p m in the Silsbee High School auditorium. Both piano and vocal offerings will be presented. Mr Walton choir director of the First Baptist Church invites the public to attend.
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Marion Walton
Silsbee High School
Walton
First Baptist Church
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the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary
VFW Auxiliary
Os John
Eel IG Co. Iry Schuler
JOE Register Bakery
N. 4Th St
Park—Exchange
Woodville
Jasper
Silsbee
Rev. Roberts
All Souls Auxiliary
Kathy McCarney
Blackstone
Tyabies
A. E. Read
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