Pasture Planting Advances in Jones County Fields
Pasture planting progresses in Jones County with non native grasses like Kleinrass and Weeping Lovegrass chosen for sandy and clay loam soils. A new drill rented from Anson FFA aids seeding while soil prep and weed control ensure good seedbeds. Coastal Bermuda requires extra water. Ermelo Lovegrass performs well on deep sands. Contact local SCS for planting help.
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U.S
Anson Ffa
Jones County
California Creek
Renner
Bermuda
Soil Conservation Service
SCS
Anson
Second Pecan Spraying Timetable Set by Agent
County Agent Kirby Clayton announces a second pecan spray for the pecan nutcase bearer from June 3 to 6 following a May 28 first application after three days of egg hatch. A third spray for second generation control is planned around July 10 to 15.
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Kirby Clayton
Clayton
Stamford Student Kathy McLellan Competes in UIL Piano
Kathy McLellan daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert McLellan represented Stamford High School in the state UIL piano competition at the University of Texas in Austin on May 30. She played a Sonata in E Minor by Joseph Haydn and earned a II rating. She will be a junior at Stamford High School and studies with Mrs W E Mayes. She qualified for state by earning a I at McMurry College in Abilene in February.
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Kathy McLellan
Robert McLellan
Stamford High School
University of Texas In Austin
Joseph Hayden
Kathy
W. E. Mayes
McMurray College
Abilene
Families cut energy use by adjusting cooking habits
Frances Reasonover notes lower income families and youths change cooking to save energy. An A U S Department of Agriculture survey finds about one tenth of respondents cook more in the oven at once use slow cookers and other specialty items or buy more ready to cook foods at home.
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Frances Reasonover
A. U. S. Department of Agriculture Survey
First Texas All American Girl State Pageant in Waco
History unfolds in Waco June 7 and 8 as the inaugural Texas All American Girl State Pageant takes place at the Holiday Inn. Local organizers promote the event as a landmark for contestants and community engagement.
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Waco
Holiday Inn
Weekend Long Distance Calls Offer Nets Free Minutes
A promotion invites customers to enjoy two free long distance calls this weekend. The offer aims to make three families happy by extending complimentary call time and broadening reach.
Joint Bible School Held by Two Churches
St. John s United Methodist Church and the Central Presbyterian Church co sponsor a Vacation Bible School from Monday June 6 to Friday June 10 daily 9 to 1 at the Presbyterian Church. A worship service with youth participation and a show and tell for arts and crafts follows on Sunday June 12 at 6 p m at Central Presbyterian replacing the United Methodist Church s evening service. Nursery through junior high classes are offered and all local youth are invited.
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St. John’s United Methodist Church
Central Presbyterian Church
the Presbyterian Church
Farm Bureau seeks repeal of OSHA legislation
The Jones County Farm Bureau asks Congressman Omar Burleson of Anson to co sponsor a bill repealing the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Larry Sloan of Hawley serves as president of the local county Farm Bureau chapter.
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Jones County Farm Bureau
Omar Burleson
Anson
Larry Sloan
Hawley
The Longest Fence In Texas History
A 200 mile fence built in 1885 across the Texas Panhandle aided cattle drives. Led by Charles Goodnight, ranchers halted antelope in a blizzard and avoided government funds. The Gntesp rod settled in Palo Duro Canyon where Goodnight faced loneliness noted by Mrs. Goodnight. He died in 1929 at his Arizona winter home.
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Texas Panhandle
Canadian River
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Dodge City Times
Clarendon
Charles Goodnight
Great
Palo Duro Canyon
Goodnight
Corinne Goodnight
Arizona
Farm Bureau Pushes Bill to Repeal OSHA Across Nation
Idaho Representative Steven Symms introduces H R 1348 to repeal the Occupational Safety and Health Act. County Farm Bureaus urge co-sponsorship, arguing the act harms farmers and the public, violates constitutional rights, and allows warrantless inspections and administrative fines without trial.
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Farm Bureau
Sad
Steven Symms
Idaho
OSHA
Cong. Burleson
Sloan
Hermann Sons Appoints Laws Committee Members
Marchel Nauert of Aspermont, member of Old Glory Lodge No 228, joins Hermann Sons Grand Lodge Committee on Laws. Louis B. Engelke, grand president, announces a 25-member panel to decide form and legality of charter or law changes, 60 days before and after quadrennial conventions.
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Marchel Nauert
Aspermont
Old Glory Lodge
Hermann Sons
Louis B. Engelke
Careful lawn mower use advised to prevent injuries
Texas Extension agent Kirby Clayton warns annual turf mower injuries send about 8000 Americans to emergency rooms. He urges reading manuals, clearing debris, keeping bystanders away, disengaging the clutch, and stopping engine before checks or refueling to reduce risks.
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Kirby Clayton
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Clayton
Two Local Students Earn ACU Degrees
More than 660 students including Stamford natives are named as degree candidates for Abilene Christian University spring 1977 commencement. Bill Dennis earns a bachelor of science in physical education and Ronny Denson earns a BS in agribusiness.
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Stamford
Abilene Christian University
Bill Dennis
Billy Dennis
Ronny Denson
Guy Denson
Athlete's Foot Germ How to Kill It in an Hour
Advertisement promises rapid treatment for athlete’s foot with a strong quick drying formula. Claims to stop burning and peeling skin within a few days and urges purchase at drug counters.
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Ty Drug
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Denison
Earl S. Keese
Tri-County Education Coop
Joe Bob Earles
Reynolds
Gregory Bryan
Hope Casady
Brian Crawford
Dominique Davis
Jim Ed Jones
Naomi Woodard
Linda Vasque
Michael London
Eddie Pryor
Pamela Underwood
Mary Vastine Easton
Mrs. W. B. Harrison
Mimi
Papa
Texas
Weldon Owens
Area Lodge
Hamlin
Board of Community Development
Diston
Carr
Rockwell
Lone Star Industries
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