The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 56, No. 254, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 2, 1978 Page: 11 of 29
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IP TO 12.01
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5.00 to 18.00 Vilues
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Long, short. & cap sloovos and
tank stylos in cotton and blonds.
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Stainless
Gravy Bowl
CtaaplisUc daily rods m«y m3
castors. Dm plants wtlgMaf
100 lbs 0 am.
Lack Of Rain In Parts Of State Hurting Crops
[ COLLEGE STATION (AP) -
of rain and hot tempera-
ires are bringing a quick end to
bops in some parts of the state,
id Dr. Daniel C. Pfannstiel, di-soybeans, and pecans are drop-cuttings. Livestock have poor Forage is deteriorating, and .way. Rain is needed for pea-
some corn harvesting is begin- cotton harvest is just getting drought. Peanut digging contin- yields have been short but sor- about 30 percent of the com
ning. Cotton bolls are popping
open and harvesting will start
soon. Dryness is killing some
ctor of the Texas Agricultural
xtension Service.
|Some sorghum in West and
orth Texas is being grazed
lit or cut for hay because it
all not produce a grain crop,
ptton is suffering over much
tlje northern half of the
fate, with plants shedding
ps. This week is expected to
f critical for much of the cot-,
i crop in the Rolling Plains,
nnstieFsaid.
'fannstiel said East Texas
ches are not sizing properly
ause of the dry weather,
pecan prospects that once
ked bright are beginning to
" Some trees are shedding
le state’s hay crop is also
devastated by the
ight, with yields down 50
__ent or more in some areas. ]L
lack of baling wire also contin- j I
lief to be a problem. Hay r
pripes have skyrocketed and
wii| continue high unless rains |
to boost fall hay making;
’esting of cotton, corn! I
anS sorghum continues over
Solth Texas, he said. Cotton
lasting is about to start in||
thefuvalde area wtrenrj
digging began last week. Rice||
hat 'esting is in full swing,
if irmers in the Plains arell
ge: ing land in shape for fall
wb^at while those in South and
Southwest Texas are preparing j
tojplant fall vegetables, Pfanns-|
added.
: leports from district Extern]
sii h agents showed the follow-|
ing conditions:
PANHANDLE: Most crops I
under stress, especially
d sorghum. Corn and cot- J
are being irrigated.
are being harvested.!
are generally in good
pe although many range
-ses are dormant in the |
ight.' Land is being pre-|
’ for fall wheat,
|oUTH PLAINS: Irrigated!
continue to make normal
but dryland crops are
iering. Harvesting of onions j
potatoes is about complete,
cabbage harvest is just] j
Jj parting. Ranges are poor.
|| ROLLING PLAINS: Dryland)
cotton is under severe moisture
stress and will need rain in a I
' reek or so to survive. Most of
:he dryland sorghum is burned
ip and is being grazed or baled
hay. Cattle have died from
russic acid poisoning after
grazing dry sorghum., The
peach harvest is active. Grass-
hoppers continue to damage
ranges,
NORTH CENTRAL: Dry)
weather is putting cotton under
severe stress. Short yields are |
reported in the sorghum har-
vest. Small grains are har-
vested. with yields off. Forage
is poor but livestock ' remain
fair to good.
NORTHEAST: Recent rains
have helped peanuts, vege-
tables and hay crops. Hay mak-
ing is off due to drought and
grasshopper damage. Yield
prospects are poor for burned
corn and sorghum. Some water-
melons. peaches and peas are
still being harvested. Peaches
are small and yields are down.
Cattle marketing is active, with
prices steady.
FAR WEST: Dryland cotton
in', severe stress due to
drought. Pastures and ranges
are so short that some deer are
grazing home lawns. Canta-
loupe harvesting is under way
in PecoS , County: and some)
sweet corn is being harvested11
in El Paso County; Caterpillars
are stripping the alfalfa crop in
the Bakersfield area of Pecos
County.
WEST CENTRAL: All crops
are hurt by drought. Peanuts
are being irrigated but there
isn’t enough water to go
around. Peaches continue ex-
cellent and in good supply in
Gillespie County. Livestock
marketing remains heavy due
to poor pasture and range con-
ditions.
CENTRAL: Scattered rains
should help peanuts and forage
conditions. Cotton is opening
prematurely due to hot, dry
conditions. The sorghum har-
vest is about 80 percent com-
plete, with yields down due to
- drought and lodging, Livestock
continue to decline, with some
feeding, under way. Many older
cows are goifig to market
* f EASTh Hay production is
down by half and dry condi-
tions also are hurting com
.yields. Early sorghum yields
are fair. Peanuts are fruiting
and heed rain. Vegetable pro-
duction is down and peaches
ire small. Some pecans are
also shedding. Pastures are suf-
fering frorn dryness and gras-
shopper damage. Many live-
stock are moving to market.
SOUTHEAST AND UPPER
■ GULF COAST: Harvesting of
sorghum and rice is active and
ping. Some cattle are getting
hay due to poor grazing condi-
tions.
SOUTH CENTRAL: Corn and
under way. Rain is needed for
peanuts, pecans, pastures and
ranges and for additional hay
grazing conditions so many are
moving to market,
SOUTHWEST: The cotton
harvest is nearing. Sorghum
ues in Atascosa, Frio and Be-
xar counties. Land preparation
is active for fall vegetables.
cattle feeding increasing.
COASTAL BEND: The cotton
harvest is beginning. About half
the com crop and 75 percent of
sorghum are active, and the yields have been low due to the . sorghum crop is in. Com vest is nearly in, along with clines.
ghum yields have been about
average-2500 pounds per acre.
Rice harvesting is also under
v J 1 ,
nuts, pecans, pastures and
ranges, and additional hay cut-
tings.
SOUTH: The sorghum har-
and 10 percent of the cotton.
Some cantaloupes and water-
melons are going to market in
the Laredo area. Citrus and
sugar cane irrigation continues
heavy. Land is being prepared
for fall vegetables. Cattle mar-
keting continues as forage de-
THE BAYTOWN SUN
VANBUREN DIES
Martin Van Buren, 8th
president of the United
States, died on July 24,1862,
at Lindewood, N.Y., at the
age of 80.
t-A :
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MEXICAN IMPORTS
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FINAL WEEK of goins out of
BUSINESS SALE
CERAMICS (GREENWARE)
30% OFF
107 E. TEXAS 9-5-M0N.-SAT.
50% Off
Thurs.. Fri. & Sat. Night
Open til 8:30 p.m, .
Open Daily 10:00 to 6:00
23 Money Saving Ideas
to Shop. Bay Fair This Week
Mens
Knit
Shirts
Rig. 6.99 to 14.00
Choose from I lorgo selection ol
stylos in short sleeves. Nome
brands included. S-M-L-XL.
lift
Junior
Fashion
Pants
0ri|. 13.00 to 22.00
C99
g
mer fabrics end colors in
I assorted stylos. All cora-lne.
Sizes 5 to 16.
SAVE 50% or More
Junior
Swimsuits
Orig. 15.00 to 30.00
5”. 8”
SAVE 7.01
Mens
Slacks
16.00 VdlN
j99
Doubleknit. holt loop slocks with
6m Ro« waist. Solids 4 mini-
checks. 30-42.
SAVE UP T011.01
. Mens
Pro-Washed
Jeans
18.00 to 21.00 Viluos
----
9”
Colton denim jeans from famous
makers. Accented with pocket
treatments. 28-36.
Famous Maker
Boys Dress & Sport
Shirts
S.OOlo 11.00 Values
Missos
Polyester
Pants
6.00 Value
3"
Pull-on pants with stiiched crease.
> Slack, brown, nivy 4 tan. Sizes
8-18.
Save 5.01
Jr. Terry
Jogging
Shorts
9.00 Vita
99
Confortabli poly/cotton tarry
shorts in fashion colors. Sizes 5
to 15.
' ■; . ■
Ladies
Cotton
Dusters
Hag. 10.00 ,
6"
___I, Jrdffl at iMrtfjnlP!
styles in prints md solids. Sizes
S#l. •
SAVE UP TO 9.01 ,
Junior
Jeans
_jryR.Wta24.oo
styles. 100% cotton donim. Sizes
51(1$.
Onco-a-Year
Hanson Kickernick
Panty
Sale
Hag. 2.75 la 3.25 ta.
3*675
Tailorad brief, body molding briaf.
I 4 Rosemary bikini.
No-iron short sleeve shirts in
assorted fincies and solids. Sizes
41018.
Boys
Fashion
Pants &
Jeans
8.50 la 13.00 Viluos
3”. 6"
Solids md plaids in ciri-froo
parmi-prass fabrics. Assorlod
styles. 1-16. *.......--v.......
Girls
Fashion
Tops
7.00 ft 8.00 Valais
4". 5”
Woven (Ops in solids and prints.
Assorted stylos in sizes 4 to 14.
Special Purchase
Vinyl
Handbags
Orig. 12.00 ta 16.00
799
Soft laithar-lika vinyl in sssortad l
stylos. New fall colors.
Multiple
Earrings
99V
Fashion colors for planed ears, j
Choosa 3 or 6 pair par card.
Assorted styles.
STOREWIDE
SUMMER
CLEARANCE
NOW IN PROGRESS
Selections Are Still Great and
Thera's Plenty of Summer Lift.
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SAVE 3.01
Girls
Skirts
tr.mvM. ...
799
g
Polyester knit skirts in m stylos
and fill colors. Porma-prass.
Sizes 7-14. -• *•
SAVE UP TO 50%
Neck
Chains
Compare it 2.00 8 3.00
2 goo
' A large issortamt ol slylas in
| 15", ir. and 24" lengths. Gold-
tons 4 silvartoM.
Spociai Purchase
Pantyhose
• Comport it 99*
" 79V
2.1”
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Ail ilmr tindtllofi pmtyhosi
with cotton-lire cratch. Basic
caters.
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Brown, Leon. The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 56, No. 254, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 2, 1978, newspaper, August 2, 1978; Baytown, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1075019/m1/11/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Sterling Municipal Library.