The Fairfield Recorder (Fairfield, Tex.), Vol. 88, No. 23, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 20, 1964 Page: 8 of 8
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PACE EIGHT- THE FAIRFIELD RECORDER, FAIRFIELD, FREESTONE COUNTY, TEXAS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY JO, 1H4
Freestone-Leon
Soil Conservation
Service News
is applied more green top growth
can be expected if any soil moisture
is available.
Applications of 10-20-10 on le-
gumes in the fall are needed dur-
ing the first week or two to get
plants off to a good start Also
J P. King. Roy Turner and The 10 20 it) helps plant health and hardi-
plum Creek Ranch plan to fertilize ness, and stimulates good seed for-
their cover crops in the near fu- motion Additional fertilizer always
lure. If extra forage for grazing is contributes to a higher tonage of
needed, an application of 30 pounds forage and a higher quality of foi-
of Nitrogen on oats and vetch will age. When grass is to be fertilized,
help. Anytime additional Nitrogen Nitrogen should be added after le-
gumes in the grass have died forage contains about 20 pounds of
Livestock should be taken off; Nitrogen, 10 pounds of Phosphate
vetch and clovers in March if they and 30 pounds of Potash. Soil analy-
are to reseed.
J W Jacobs, K. W. Knight, R. A
Mimms, G. S. Moore and J. L.
Miller have recently taken soil sarn
pies and sent them to Nacogdoches
for analysis. Sending off a soil sam-
ple at this time of year will allow
enough time to get the results back
and plan a fertility program Indore
planting pastures or meadows.
One tone of Coastal Bennudagrass
sis will also help anyone plan a
fertility maintenance program on
established pasture. See a Soil Con-
servation District Supervisor or
come by the Soil Conservation Serv
ice Office if any assistance is need-
ed on soil, plant or water problems.
Beautiful New Seersucker Stripes, oil colors yard 79c
Whip Cream in Solid Colors, also in dots yard $2.39
Folker Fabrics in Colors of White and Aqua yard $1.39
Dark Color Prints Reg. $1.29 for 98c
Reg. 98c (or 89c Reg. 79c for 69c
Chollis and Flannel Gowns, all sizes—
Reg. $3.98—NOW $2.98 Reg. $2.98—NOW $1.98
WE HAVE A NICE SELECTION EASTER HATS $2.98 to$6.98
NEW SPRING DRESSES
from $3.98 up
LARGE SELECTION NEW BAGS, GLOVES AND SHOES
PLAYTEX GIRDLES $2.00 to $3.00 off for a limited time
$1.00
Ironing Board Pad and Cover, just a few
Children's Dork Cotton Dresses—
Reg. $5.98—NOW $3.98 Reg. $4.98—NOW $3.49
Reg. $3.98—NOW $2.98 Reg. $2.98—NOW $ 1.98
CARROLL’S dep,atrotpm,ent
PHONE DC 9-.T5.3t!
SAM AND BETH CARROLL. Owners
FAIRFIELD
Bethel Assembly Of
God Church
M. C. Cox, Pastor
10 A. M.—Sunday School.
7 30 P. M.—Evangelistic Ser-
vice.
W'MC—Each Tuesday evening
,t ; SO.
7:30—Thur.- lay evening ser-
vices.
NEGRO COUNTY
AGENT'S NEWS
By E. K. SHAW
Oats Suffering Across Taxas
Winter oats in many parts of Tex-
as are suffering from a combination
!of factors that are lowering grazing
and grain prospects, according to
First Baptist Church
Streetman
Clarence B. Yates, Pastor
10.00 A. M.— Sunday School.
110*1 a. M.—Worship.
6:30 P. M.—draining Union.
7 :;<i P M.—Evening Service.
year, and 800.000 suffered disabling
injuries.
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To The Voters
Of Precinct I
7:00 P. M.___W ednesday, Pray j weother combined with other factors,
er Service. added to the adversity.
___________0____ | All is not yet lost. Miears points
| out that nitrogen, applied at 40
Latest figures show that 8.700 farm | pounds of N per acre as ammonium
persons wre killed in accidents last nitrate. after the danger of frost
is past, will help the crop make
some late growth.
Sufficient moisture should be pres-
ent to get optimum results from the
nitrogen. One hundred twenty
pounds of ammonium nitrate per
acre will give 40 pounds of actual
nitrogen.
Looking ahead, the two have sev-
I wish to use this means to let eral suggestions for a better crop
the people of Freestone County I next year. Proper variety selection,
know the reason for my withdrawal i treating seed with a seed protect-
from the race for the office of Com-1 ing fungicide, and fertilization ac-
missioner of Precinct 1. cording to soil test are three hints
At the time I announced my can- i f°r green oats next winter. They
didacy for this office, it would have have no solution for the cold and
been an advancement for me. How-
I ever, I was offered a position which
I will be as satisfactory for me as
j the office of Commissioner would
have been. I have withdrawn from
the election but would like to ex-
i press my appreciation to those who
wo ild have given me their votes
and influence.
Thank You,
CLIFFORD COATES,
i Pd. Pol. Adv.)
dry weather but remind that these
adverse conditions would not harm
the crop as much if the other pre-
cautions are taken.
4-H Club Girl Receive* $50 Bond
Christine Carden has been notified
that she will receive a $50 00 Sav-
ings Bond for outstanding achieve-
ment in 4-H Club work in Free-
stone County.
The bond was issued on the basis
of her record of achievements over
...... „ , . ..... a seven year period as a 4-H Swine
Wendell Home, plant pathologist demonstratol, Junior u>ader and
and R J Miears, agronornis . with other project and („mmunity st>rv.
the Texas Agricultural Extension!^ activlties
Service.
. ..... .1 Christine carried out her project ]
The factors are Helmmthospormm ac,)vjties undef ,hc jdance of j
Blight (low fertility*, dry sod con- Mrs j* Johnson and Dorothy!
ditions and cold weather, they ex- Cunady 4 „ organi!tatlonal leaders.!
plain. Horne says that the blight and part>nls Mr and Mrs. ,siah|
affecting many fields is in the root £arijcn
rot stage, and desc ribes their dam- j she js „ow cnrollcd at Thc prairie !
age as stunted plant growth and Vjew ,&M Col] studying bu„. i
red or purple leaves He explains ness ndmlnlstrilllon.
that though the problems striking j _______0___
oats are not new. the events of this
winter have combined to make them Every day enough beef cattle and
more serious than usual. j other livestock are bruised, crippled, j
Low fertility has had an adverse or die enroute to market to supply I
affect upon the crop's condition, in j ‘he daily meat requirements of a'
some areas. Oats had a slow start half million people, say agricultural
marketing specialists. Most of the
bruises occur in the area of the high
priced cuts, they add.
Methodist Church
News
Billie Ik. Runner, Pastor
Suuilay
10:00 A. M — Churrn School
10 55 A. M.—Worship
3 P. M.—M. Y. F.
7 P. M.—Evening Worship.
Wednesday
7:00 P. M.—Choir Practice.
Trained elephants recognize 20 to
25 different work commands.
| due to a lack of sufficient soil mois-
ture and the cold blasts of winter
LOOK!!!
I knew what causes, and how
to eliminate, rub-boards in
graveled roads. As Commis-
sioner of Precinct I, I will
strive to rid our reads of this
pest.
Eugene (Gene)
Lewis, Jr.
__(Pd. Pol. Adv.)
HOW CAN YOU
WORK IN A COLD GARAGE
V ON A DAY LIKE THIS?
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luxury cars, thrifty cars, sport cars, sporty cars, big cars,
small cars, long cars, short cars, family cars, personal cars
45 DIFFERENT MODELS OF CARS
Why on* stop at your Chevrolet dealer's is like having your own private auto show
And if we had room here we could go on and list all the engines Chevrolet offers,
ranging up to an extra-cost 425-hp V8 in the big Chevrolet. And all the different
transmissions. And the umpteen different exterior and interior color choices.
And the models with bucket seats and those without. And the hundreds of
different accessories, including the new extra-cost AM-FM radio. But that's best
left to your Chevrolet dealer. That and exactly how reason-
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Kirgan, Joe Lee, Jr. The Fairfield Recorder (Fairfield, Tex.), Vol. 88, No. 23, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 20, 1964, newspaper, February 20, 1964; Fairfield, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1106747/m1/8/: accessed July 3, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Fairfield Library.