Palacios Beacon (Palacios, Tex.), Vol. 48, No. 1, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 6, 1955 Page: 2 of 8
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PALACIOS BEACON, PALACIOS, TEXAS
Thursday, January
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Any erroneous reflection upon the character,
standing, or reputation of any person, firm or
corporation which may appear in the columns
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if brought to the attention of the publisher.
COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE NEWS
DAN PFANNSTIEL, County Agricultural Agent
JOE SINGLETON, Assistant County Agricultural Agent
MRS. DAWN DUNCAN, Home Demonstration Agent
MILDRED HEIDLER, Assistant Home Demonstration Agt.
RESOLVE TO KEEP
GOOD FARM RECORDS
The New Year reminds us to
art doing old things better. A
>od resolution for many would
be an effort to keep accurate farm
records.
Under our present economic con-
ditions farm records are becoming
more important each year. Farmer
coverage under social security and
the recent soil and water conser.
ration provision are two new rea-
sons for keeping a good set of
books. Farm records are, of course,
needed for correct income tax
figuring.
Recoi’ds are warning sign posts.
They reflect weakness in any one
part of a total farming operation.
They are the only real basis for
planning the next seasons opera-
tion. Records show us what opera-
tions to enlarge and what to cur-
tail.
Records are easily kept and
provo invaluable when it comes
me to evaluate each operation.
pirst of the year is the ideal
1 start accurate records,
’■andy record books are
>me of which are pro-
•nis commercial con-
fess with farmers,
the use of the
Book which
•’ years by
lomists,
record
entiaj.
. ...... o lor land,
.provements machinery and
itpment, livestock, crops, feed
„ hand, farm sales and expenses,
farm products used at home, and a
summary of the years business.
This particular record book can
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be purchased for 30 cents from the
Exchange Store, College Station,
Texas. We can assist anyone with
an order.
FARM LEASES
Along about this time of the
year land owners and renters are
in the process of completing rental
and lease arrangements. Possibly
no one other transaction in farm-
ing is more subject to misunder-
standings and disagreements. In
cases of such leases, much time,
effort and money may be lost by
either or both parties. Before set-
tlements are reached land is often
cared for improperly.
While there is no simple remedy
for eliminating all such disputes,
they can be considerably lessoned
by prior thought and planning.
Verbal agreements between land
owner and operator may work, but
in most cases, it is better to have
the understanding in writing.
To help folks with such arrange-
ments, we would like to suggest
that the Texas General Farm Lease
Form and Supplements, available
from our office, be used. These
forms cover all the possible points
of a leasing arrangement, ar'’
when properly completed, elim>'
most of the misunderstandiu
can develop.
THE BEST YEAR YETI
Feeding Of (hicks For Co. Livestock
Show Should Be Started Jan. 1-15
DEMONSTRATE HOW TO USE
DAJJi?* JOODS—IT’S FUN!
Do you know an especially tasty
recipe containing milk or a milk
product that you think others
would like? If so, the 4-H Dairy
Foods Demonstration program is a
“natural” for you.
Through the program, you will
develop an appreciation of dairy
products and their food values, and
acquire skill in preparing these
foods to meet your family’s needs.
You will help others by showing
them new uses for dairy products.
Dairy farmers will also benefit
from your efforts since more peo-
ple will know new ways to use
dairy foods.
At the same time, you will be
bettering yourself through demon-
strations. You will learn to plan
and to combine words with action.
It is surprising how rapidly you
improve your ability to stand be-
fore people so that you think,
speak and act effectively. Each
demonstration you present will
give you more poise, confidence
and self-assurance.
Demonstrations prove the adage
that “The best way to learn some-
thing is to teach someone else.”
Others learn more easily from
demonstrations. Research shows'
EVERY
THING
FOR
RANT LUMBER CO.
MARY KING, Mgr.
Chicks to be shown at the 1955
county livestock show March 11-
12 should be placed on feed before
that seven out of 10 people remem-
ber what they see and hear, but
only two out of 10 remember what
they just hear. Through a good
demonstration, you can inspire
others to do what you have shown
them.
The following basic steps are
suggested to help you create suc-
cessful demonstrations.
Select a method or recipe that
you know well, and one which is
practical and timely. Become
thoroughly familiar with it by
reading and studying all available
material on the subject. Talk it
over with others and compare their
eriences with yours.
xt, develop a step-by-step
me of the major points in your
utiu.CPStration with short, clear
explanations. Go over each step
several times and omit the unim-
portant and unnecessary ones. List
only the important steps in logical
order.
Now write an explanation of
each process in your own words.
Always use simple language and
avoid word-for-word memorizing.
Organize your demonstration to
make every motion count. A good
demonstration will reflect your
own ideas expressed in your own
words.
Gather the necessary equipment
and ingredients before hand, using
only types which are generally
available in your community. De-
cide which articles are to be used
in each step, and arrange them ac-
cordingly. Practice your demon-
stration until it becomes fixed in
your mind.
Now you are ready to rehearse.
Set up the demonstration and work
tables just as your audience will
see them. Practice your routine un-
til your remarks sound spontaneous
and natural. Avoid memorizing
your talk. Keep improving the
wording and rearrange your equip-
ment until the demonstration has
clarity, smoothness and unity,
Practice each step until it is form-
ly implanted in your mind. Your
objective is to make the job look
easy and enjoyable so that your
listeners will be eager to try it for
themselves.
Remember that the more often
you give your demonstration, the
more skillful you will be. Giving
them often is particularly import-
ant for teams. Each partner of the
team should know the demonstra-
tion so well that it is automatic
when presented.
A short, snappy introduction
will create immediate interest
among your audience. After you
have their attention, the rest is
rather simple. Show each step
clearly and in logical order, mak-
I January 15, Assistant County
Farm Agent Joe Ray Singleton
said this week.
“Chicks hatched from January
1-15 should be ideal, but variation
in the hatching date either way
may cause you trouble,” he said,
explaining:
“Fryers must weigh at least 2%
pounds and not more than four
pounds by the show date. By plac-
ing the chicks on feed now, they
should fall within the specified
weight range.”
Club members can show a pen
of fryers, which is five birds of
one meat breed, he continued. The
pen must consist of either pullets
or all males.
Local poultry dealers have been
contacted and they will be able to
furnish club members with Rhode
Island Reds and White Rocks, Mr.
Singleton said.
He suggests that each member
feeding chicks for the show start
at least 25 birds. “Fifty would be
better,” he said ■'
A chick starter is good to feed
and at first and when the birds
ate three-four weeks old, a broiler
mash is recommended, he conclud-
ed.
ing sure that everything is in full
view of those who are watching.
As you do each step, explain it
fully.
Near the end of your demonstra-
tion, summarize what you have
done by reemphasizing the main
points so that they will make a
memorable impression on your
audience. Always show the finish-
ed product to them, and ask for
questions. After the quiz session,
thank your listeners for their at-
tention, and invite them to come
up and closely inspect the finished
product.
The way you look when you
present your demonstration is very
important. A well-groomed appear-
ance makes a favorable impression
on those who are watching. This
calls for clean, shining hair held
in place by a net, immaculate nails
with natural color polish, and neat,
comfortable shoes. Be poised, na-
tural, friendly, and self-confident.
The 4-H Dairy Foods Demon-
stration program is popular with
boys as well as girls. In many in-
stances hoys have done an excel-
lent job, both from a personal and
community standpoint. Foods such
as cottage chee se, ice cream, fudge,
caramels and frosted milk shakes
are especially; popular with the
boys.
One or two persons may take
part in the demonstrations, depend-
ing upon state regulations. You
can get full details und start now
by seeing youi) County Extension
Agent or your
You can be a
winners
Local Club Leader,
mong those award
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A. O. SMITH PUMPS — WAUKESI "ORS
OFFICE PHONE 6961 P S
L. G. BROWN — PHONE 2!
J. M. PENNINGTON — PIIONl
THIS WEEK
IN PALACIOS HISTORY
FROM OUR EARLY FILES
10 YEARS AGO
Funeral services were held De-
cember 30 for Andrew Loff.
Word was received by Mr. and
Mrs. Dave Quinn from the War
Department that their son, S/Sgt,
Orval Quinn had been slightly
wounded in action on Leyte, Dec.
5.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gillespie
were in Robstown Christmas day
to attend the 25 wedding anniver-
sary of their son, Roy Gillespie
and wife.
C. J. Crampton, secretary of the
Houston Chamber of Commerce,
was selected as guest speaker for
the local Chamber of Commerce
banquet on January 8.
Palacios was thoroughly soaked
during 1944 as a total of 63 inches
of rain fell.
Mrs. Thomass Brandon was
elected president of the Athena
Club. Other officers wpt'p Mrs. J.
G. Johnson, vice president; Mrs.
Walter Milam, secretary; Mrs. Guy
Claybourn, treasurer and Mrs.
Arnold Burton, parliamentary cri-
tic.
15 YEARS AGO
Harris Milner announced as a
candidate for re-election to the
office of Sheriff of Matagorda
County.
The Civil Aeronautics Radio Sta-
tion was nearing completion and
would probably be in operation by
the middle of January Milton L.
Winborne, operator in charge, an-
nounced.
William F. (Jack) Chamblee
died in the Nightingale Hospital
at El Campo, January 1. Burial
was made in the Palacios Ceme-
tery.
J. M. Harbison, Leo Brown and
Vernon Thomas returned to A. &
I. College after spending the holi-
days with homefolks.
Mrs. Leola Cox Sides, former
Home Demonstration Agent, came
in from Athens, Ala., her new field
of work, and visited with the clubs
in the county.
The Wednesday Club in session
at the home of Mrs. C. M. Backen,
elected officers for the next club
year as follows, Mrs. C. W. Nes-
ter, president; Mrs. J. W. Bolling,
vice president; Mrs. Mary Elliott,
secretary and Mrs. O. E. Sorrell,
treasurer.
A little fact is worth a whole
linribo of dreams.—Ralph Waldo
femerson.
German, French, Italian, Roman-
och are all languages spoken in
Switzerland.
FIRST PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
Sixth and Morton Street
Rev. Jesse A. Legg: Pastor
ltev. Earl P. Hurt: Assistant Pastor
Are you attending Church Ser-
vices elsewhere? If not, we want
to extend to you a welcome greet-
ing in our church.
Sunday School, 9:45 A. M.
Morning Worship, llfOO A. M.
Sunday night service, 7:00 P. M.
Regular Wed. service, 7:30 P. M.
Trouble lies ahead for t.
who decides he is a little
for his job.
STATED MEE'/iNGS
PALACIOS LOD<SE
NO. 990 A. F. & A. M.
1st Thursday each month 8:00 p.i
Visiting Brethren Always Welcor
Herbert L. Henry, W,
Tom E. Friery, Se"
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LETTERING DONE
AT CEMETERY
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DESIGNS
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and your neighbors, that is, by increasing your use
of electricity. It’s a new transformer, and it’s bigger than the one
that was here before. That's because it has a bigger job to do. It
must supply more electric power for Mrs. Smith’s new air-condi-
tioner, Mrs. Jones’ new food freezer, Mrs. Brown’s new electric
range, Mrs. White’s new automatic laundry, all the appliances for
better lighting and better electrical living that people are adding
these days.
Increasing transformer capacity is only one of the many ways
in which Central Power and Light Company is strengthening and
expanding its system to keep pace with today’s greater electrical
needs.
As electricity does more work for more people, the folks at CPL
are constantly planning ahead to
make sure that South Texans will
have an adequate, dependable supply
of low-cost electric power today and
tomorrow.
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Dismukes, Jesse V. Palacios Beacon (Palacios, Tex.), Vol. 48, No. 1, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 6, 1955, newspaper, January 6, 1955; Palacios, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth523561/m1/2/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Palacios Library.