Trouble with cotton crops sparks worm infestations in 62 season
In a column by Deskins Wells, the writer laments garden web worm outbreaks harming cotton, notes past pest control limits, and observes the broader impact of pests on agriculture along with a memory-laden report from the Texas Press Association meeting in Fort Worth. The piece also touches on advertising costs, forestry, and local social notes from Wellington and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Press Association
Texas
Fort Worth
Wast
Louise Haseen
TPA
Henry
Youthful Victor Bratten Wins Handicap Golf Tourney
Stanley Bratten, 13, son of Mr and Mrs L B Bratten, won the handicap golf tourney, scoring 41 AL 45 over 27 holes. Hil Long took second, Matt Johnson third. Henry Sullivan led as tourney official and plans for a larger event later headline the notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Bratten
L. B. Bratten
Bratten
Hil Long
Matt Johnson
Johnson
Henry Sullivan
Mack Saied Jr
Robert Lewis
Lewis Morris
Charles Allen
L. .B. Bratten
Jim Cochran
James Stavenhagen
Dee Bartenbruch
Johnson Tong
Sullivan
Wellington Phones Lose Service After June Rain
General Telephone Co district manager R UL Brewer reports about 650 Wellington telephones were out of service after the June 11 rain storm. Two cable crews worked from 6:40 p.m. until the line was restored late the next day. Brewe r urged customers to contact the Memphis repair clerk if service is not restored after a reasonable period. No outages were reported in Dodson. The Wellington Leader competes in Division VI of weekly newspapers for towns of 2,001 to 3,600 population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. UL. Brewer
General Telephone Co
Southwest
Wellington
Brewer
Pre
Memphis
Dodson
George Keith
Wellington Leader
Allen Insurance Welcomes New Employee Mrs Owens
Mrs Owens joins Allen Insurance Agency as a general office worker with Charles Allen owner. She previously managed Wellington Hardware before its sale. Also, Mr and Mrs Walter Dobbs and Barbara visit Texarkana with her sister. Mr and Mrs Slim Cary are with them. Al L James home hosts Ray Vuanghan and spouse from Amarillo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorman Owens
The
Allen Insurance Agency
Charles Allen
Owens
Wellington Hardware
Mrs
Walter Dobbs
Barbara
Texarkana
Slim Cary
Science Teacher Continued from page one
The article describes an oxygen analyzer in the nursery that records the percentage of oxygen babies receive, a crucial check for premature infants beyond incubators. Sister Adele pointed out its importance as a double check to the incubator’s limiting device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nage
Adele Point
Web worm outbreak study guides Texas farmers
A university led eight week institute gathers science teachers and families to study web worms and control methods. Dr Bryce Brown directs biology at Baylor while Sparkman suggests toxophene and DDT mixes. Dodson and Regier discuss field checks and edge spraying to curb web worms and related pests in cotton and alfalfa across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fessor
Institute of Physics of
University of Uppsala
Sweden
Constantine Alexoupoulos
University of Texas
Roy B. Biser
Lamar State College of Technology
Don E. Edmunison
George M. Sutton
University of Oklahoma
Robert W. Higgins
Texas Women’s University
Lloyd D. Vincent
Sam Houston State Teachers College
R. H. Bing
University of Wisconsin
Bryce Brown
Baylor Biology
Rowland Returns to Johnson Motor as Mechanic Expert
Ed Rowland, former Wellington resident, returns to Johnson Motor Company as a mechanic. Matt Johnson, owner, says Rowland has 80 years of mechanical experience and is well qualified for tune ups. Rowland lived in California for ten years after leaving Wellington, working for Clark Chevrolet and Morton Motor Co. His father still resides in Wellington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Rowland
Ag Rn
Johnson Motor Company
Matt Johnson
Early season pest control advice for boll weevils
Sparkman urges farmers to spray now and again in 7 days to combat boll weevils and other insects. Some farmers use methyl parathion, a highly effective but dangerous poison. Wear long sleeves and gloves, a mask, and avoid skin contact. wash with soap and water if exposure occurs and seek medical help for symptoms. Stay out of fields for about an hour after spraying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparkman
Local Hosts Welcome Hill Guests for Sunday Visit
Mr and Mrs A B Hill hosted guests at home with Mr and Mrs daughter of Borger visiting W D Aldridge on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Hill
Borger
Guesta
W. D. Aldridge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Deskins Wells
Cotton Farmera
Tts
Kennedy
Aaron Edgars
Munday
Miehsel
Aaron
Parhanile Press Association
Lester Renges
Lester
Leonard Bros
Claudia
Leader
Bo Beaumier
Lufkin Daily News
Southland
United States
Lufkin
J. Claude Wells
Jimmie Gillentines
Buzz
West 7Th Street
Jake Melker
Fairview, Okla
V. 4. Simpson
Wells & Wells
West Avenue
Stan Bratten
Mrs. Owens
Allen Insurance
al. L. James Sunday
Ray Vuaughan
Amarillo
Mrs. Dwight
Soray
Zook Thomas
Lillie
Regier
Crowder
Dallas St
Wellington, Texas
Rowland At
Johnson Motor
Donald Langley
Mar
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