The Mathis News (Mathis, Tex.), Vol. 37, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, May 16, 1952 Page: 3 of 8
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Texas movie star
:e last yean will
tour her native state during May in
behalf of the “Texas Week On The
French Riviera” celebration July 12
20. She will visit Houston, San
tonio, Fort Worth and Dallas to
tend the French Government
invitation by
rHistory of Mankind Wrapped Around
Development and Raising of Corn
i The history of corn is as old
^as the history of mankind.
From the earliest records which
hneient man left around his
campfire down through medieval
and modern history, civilizations
have achieved greatness or have
crumbled according to the sup-
ply of corn. “Corn”, in this sense,
^applies to all ceral grains — those
abundant streams of golden and
white kernels which are literal-
ly the lifehood of healthy, vi-
gorous nations.
Ancient Egypt’s strength was
derived from its corn crop. The
annual inundation of the land
by the Nile River provided fer-
tile soil to produce grain for
thousands of slaves who built
•a huge temples and monuments
that are still wonders of the
modern world. The energy which
produced these architectural mar-
QUICK FAREWELL
TO ONION ODOR
The annoying *tl«k-fast odor of
onions can be quickly removed
from hands by rubbing them gently
with a paste of baking soda and
water. Then wash with soap and
water# rinse and dry.
vels came from products of the
soil.
One of the first incidents con-
cerning the founding of our na-
tion is woven around this grain.
When the Pilgrims landed on the
rocky eastern shore, they were
met by friendly Indians who
helped them prepare for the
hard winter ahead. Perhaps one
of the most valuable acts of
friendship by the Redman was
to teach the newcomers how to
cultivate a corn crop. The fruits
of his act were served a the
first Tranksgiving meal.
We have come a long way in
the development of corn since
those early days. The Pilgrims
merely dug a hole in the ground
and dropped a kernal of corn
fertilized with a small sliver of
fish. Today, through a process of
scientific research, improved fer-
tilization, and careful certifica-
tion, we are developing better
strains of corn which will assure
the farmer of maximum yields.
Your State Department of Agri-
culture each year studies re-
sults of extensive tests conducted
by the Texas Agricultural Ex-
periment station in principal
corn productions areas. These
tests prove the superiority of one
strain of corn over another. Yield
and stalk lodging, shelling quali-
ties, disease resistancy, and good
shulk coverage are factors in
rating merits of the strain. These
merits determine the certification
number which the Department of
Agriculture requires on every
bag of grain sold in Texas. As
newer and better strains are de-
velepoed, certification is extend-
ed to include the improvements
and the old strains are dropped.
To bring history up to date,
the Division of Field Seed Certi-
fication has announced that Texas
Yellow Hybrid Corn Numbers 8,
12 and 20 are being replaced by
Numbers 26, 28, and 30 which
show in conclusive tests to be
superior. Considering east Texas
farmer; Texas 30, 28 and 26 for
the Blackland region, and Texas
30, 28, 26 and 24 for the “drier”
areas.
Texas Certified Hybrid Seed
producers are expanding produc-
tion of the newer hybrids in
1952 and sufficient quantities of
the better strains should be avail-
able for farmers next year.
J. W. CROUCH
AMONG VISITORS
TO PURINA FAR M
Livestock and poultry feeders
from this locality including J. W.
Crouch from Mathis were recent
visitors at the Ralston Purina
Research Farm at Gray Summit,
Missouri.
The 738-acre farm demonstra-
tes normal, average farm condi-
tions and the visitors were shown
how grade animals and poultry
can be raised profitably under
typical farm conditions. Among
the practical operations inspected
were the hog farrowing and fat-
tening units, the dairy cattle pro-
ject, dry lot and show calf feed-
ing, broiler installation, ' laying
flocks, ducks, turkeys, rabbits,
dogs, goats, game birds an fur
bearing animal units.
Following the day long farm
tour, the visitors were entertained,
at the general offices of the Rals-
ton Purina Company in St. Louis
and the next day toured the
Research Laboratories and saw
how various types of Chows are
manufactured in the St. Louis
Purina Mill.
Careful Planting of Shade Trees
Will Enhanue Value of Property
THE MATHIS NEWS — Mathis, Texas Friday, May 16, 1952—3
Comfort- can be added to home
grounds by planting trees for
shade, suggests Sadie Hatfield,
homestead improvement specia-
list for the Texas Agricultural
Extension Service. She points
out, however, that careful plan-
ning should precede planting
so that there will be both con-
venience and attractiveness with-
out crowding.
Miss Hatfield says when plant-
ing trees, place some for shade,
whiled others can be used to
screen barns and other out-
buildings and make windbreaks.
For appearence at least two
trees are needed on the front
lawn or side front from framing
the house. Remember to keep
the front lawn smooth and un-
broken. Trees with trimmed
trunks will not break the contour
of the lawn, says Miss Hatfield.
For a background, plant at least
one large tree .to show above
the roof so the long hard lines
will be softened. Use two, four,
^ix, eight or even more trees
in the back. If the house faces
the north, the framing trees may
be mimosa or others that give
scant shade but are attractive.
Shade is not needed on the
north side of the house. If the
house faces south or west, plant
trees that will make heavy shade.
Plant trees close enough to the
hotlse to make shade but far
enough away so that the limbs
of the trees will not scrape. Large
trees should be 20 to 30 or more
feet away from the building.
Small trees may be 10 to 15 feet
away. Again, it is important to
prune the trees so that the limbs
will not scrape the roof.
I’rees are the most important
and most permanent of all plants
used in the lanscape. Even
though they require the most
room and crowd out more plants
and shrubs, they more than pay
for themselves in shade and beau-
ty.
With good care, which includes
watering and fertilizing trees
wil grow and be a pleasure for-
ever.
Willis Hickman
Writes To Parents
The following is a letter re-
ceived by Mr. and Mrs. F. B.
Hickman Monday from their son,
Willie Mac, who is in the Air
Force:
“Dearest Mom and Pop,
I have just got back from
Goose Bay, Labrador. We car-
ried another load of supplies
there. It was plenty cold up there
in the Artie Zone. We were gone
for four days.
I won’t get to come home now
as we have just got orders to
clear the field and it will take
us three or four days. We will be
sent to Seattle, Washington.
I will be in a Troop Carrier
Squadron. We will be flying
troops to and from Japan and
TCorea. This plane is a (124)
Globe Master. It sure is some
plane. It has four large engines,
in fact, the largest engines made
in the world.
Just in case you would like
to know how big it is. The plane
will carry 300 troops and all of
their equipment- jeeps, tanks,
and those large gas trucks.
PLAY DOOM
Four Ways To Go. You don’t need an attic or basement to get more space
in a small home. You can add a room and if you have a problem, it may be
worth money. Plywood industry is offering $20,000 in cash prizes in current !
“Room-for-lmprovement” home owner remodeling contest. Architect Victor
Steinbrueck, AIA, suggests above four ways to remodel “out” from standard
small home. Entry blank for contest can be obtained free by writing Douglas
Fir Plywood Association, Tacoma 2, Wash. ——
WEST SINT0N NEWS
Scott Isbell of Fort Worth and
Mrs. Albin Hein of Caldwell
are spending a few days with Mr.
and Mrs. O. E. Sides.
Mrs. Ted Schoonover of Browns-
ville, Mrs. Kermit Sanford and
daughter and Mrs. John Beach
of Corpus Christi were Monday
Tell all the good people at
Mathis hello for me and I would
love to see everybody again.
I will be leaving here May
6. We will fly to Seattle.
Meet the spirit
that moves you
(as you’ve never been moved before)
■^7*011 sense it the moment you see it, the won-
X derful all-new spirit of the Lincoln. f
There’s a lift in the look of its poised-for-action
silhouette; there’s excitement in every sparkling
detail of its rich appointments; there’s the spirit
of modern living in every line.
And... to keep the promise of its look and line
... a completely new engine with more power than
you may ever need ... an overhead valve V-8,
teamed with effortless dual range Hydra-Matic ;
Transmission ... a great engine whose fore- z
sighted efficiency has been proved by official )
economy run victory in its class. \
For this Lincoln fits the new living . . . with >
nimble power, simple grace, casual versatility.^
We hope you will accept our invitation to examine f i
the beautiful Lincoln Cosmopolitan and Capri in
our showroom.
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred
Johnson.
Mrs. R. E. Marburger and Mrs.
Edwin Marburger shopped in
Corpus Monday
Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Beyer and
family took her mother, Mrs.
Adolph Schoeder to Corpus for
dinner and a movie Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hollindough
and Mr. and Mrs. W. C. McDaniel
of Kingsville were guests of
Mr and Mrs. J. W. Evans Sun-
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hedtke,
Mr, and Mrs. Max Kreitch of
Runge, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Witt
of Karnes City and Mr. and
Mrs. Erwin Hedtke and family
of Woodsboro were dinner guests
Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Otto
Hedtke. Mrs. Kreitch returned
to Runge with Mr. and Mrs. H.
Hedtke
Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Odams had
as their guests Sunday Mr. and
Mrs. W. E. Veselka and sons of
Edroy, Mr. and Mrs. W. Gibson
of San Antonio and Mr. and Mrs.
R. E. Marburger.
Mr. and Mrs. Phil Ludwig were
dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and
Mrs. V. L. Ludwig in Beeville.
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Menger and
family visited Mrs. John Atzen-
hofer and Mrs. Charlie Mengers
, in Tynan Sunday.
A barbecue dinner in the 3.
B. Owens home Sunday was in
honor of Mrs. Owens. Those pre-
sent were Mr. and Mrs. Leo
Owens and sons and Billie Crow
of Sinton, Barbara Owen, David
Sheffield and Barbara Crow, all
of Victoria, and Mr. and Mrs.
Joe Owens and family.
Supper guests of Mr. and Mrs.
W. R. Schmidt Sunday were Mr.
and Mrs. Wm. Schmidt and fam-
ily of St. Paul and Mr. and Mrs.
Gerald Schmidt of Mathis
Mr. and Mrs. Edroy Freitag
and daughter and Mr. and Mrs.
Elrano Freitag and sons of Ma-
this and 'Mrs. Bill Puttman and
son of San Antonio were dinner
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Milton
SEE WEST SINTON Page 7
Actress Invites
Texas Travelers ,
To Riviera Fete
Standard equipment, accessories, and
trim illustrated are subject to change
without notice. White side-wall tires
optional at extra cost.
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IN TWO INCOMPARABLE SERIES
FOR 1952...THE ONE FINE CAR DELIBERATELY DESIGNED FOR MODERN LIVING
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McGee Motor Sales
Phone 185
Mathis, Texas
ggaaggBE8B!sy,aBraaiiEM^ l
Dorothy Malone,
who visited Franc
Antonio, r ori wortn
extend the French
Tourist Office
Gov. Allan Sh
recognized France’s
official proclamation,
ing to Europe this summer
asked to take along western
such as Miss Malone’s
be guests of honor in the parade..*
nautical rodeos and parties which!
the French Riviera will stage as
events of Texas Week. -— ~ j
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Helm, Bobby. The Mathis News (Mathis, Tex.), Vol. 37, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, May 16, 1952, newspaper, May 16, 1952; Mathis, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1039712/m1/3/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Mathis Public Library.