The Cherokeean. (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 134, No. 43, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 8, 1983 Page: 13 of 58
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THE CHEROKEEAN OF RUSK, TEXAS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8,1083-PAGE THIRTEEN
with Jack White,
Extension Agent
Note: This is the second in
a five part serie on im-
proving efficiency of small
beef operations.
We closed the last article
with thoughts of how ef-
ficient management can
make a substantial dif-
ference in the profitability
of a beef operation. In-
cluded in those thoughts
were, of course, the
possibility of savings by
decreasing expenses. It is
at that point that we want
to start this article today.
Let me say first: 1) It is
impossible to starve a
profit out of cows; 2)
Saving money on expenses
may first involve spending
money; and 3) Finally, I
realize that many
producers feel they have
cut back to the bone
already.
It is estimated that the
annual costs for main-
taining a beef cow unit is
somewhere between $180
and $250. Of this amount,
about 15 percent is not out-
of-pocket expenses. They
include such items as
depreciation, interest and
returns to management or
land.
The remainder of the
cost is actual out-of-pocket
expenses that can, and do,
cause cash flow problems
from time to time. Of these
costs 54 percent are feed
costs, 20 percent are
machinery and equipment,
14 percent are livestock
costs, four percent are
marketing costs and the
other eight percent are
miscellaneous.
This should tell us that
any real savings to be had
must be in one of three
areas —feed costs,
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machinery and equipment,
or costs of breeding stock.
Working from the bottom
up, we find little room for
savings in reducing the
cost of breeding stock. It is
foolhardy to spend less and
buy inferior stock
especially concerning a
herd sire. There is a
possibility of improvement
by looking at selecting
more efficient cattle, pur-
chasing or raising herd
replacements and a system
of crossbreeding.
Machinery and equip-
ment costs are a major
area for concern. Though
there is a lot to be said for
pride of ownership, small
producers must realize
that elaborate buildings,
fencing and new equipment
may be unnecessary and a
burden financially to the
operation. Shelter
requirements are minimal
for beef cows; therefore
buildings should be limited
to feed storage and calving
areas. Notice that I did not
include working pens as
being unnecessary. The in-
vestment as compared to
the advantages should
make them a high priority
item.
Other options should in-
clude electric fences for in-
terior cross-fencing, pur-
chasing good condition
used equipment, limiting
equipment and hiring
custom labor to harvest,
prepare land and carry the
product to market.
Under these guidelines,
you may not have a 3/4 ton
truck and gooseneck to
park at the cafe but you
might have an improved
relationship with your
banker.
The area of feed costs
may hold some real
savings. It is important to
note that the bulk of feed
costs are generated by win-
ter feeding costs.
Suggestions for savings in-
clude: 1) minimize the use
of harvested and pur-
chased feed. The cow is
still the most efficient
method of harvesting feed
and spreading the manure.
2) Do not overfeed. Divide
cows according to feed
needs and feed accor-
dingly. 3) When purchasing
protein supplements, make
selection on quality of
ingredients not convenien-
ce of handling. 4) Supply
minerals free choice year-
round. 5) Utilize legumes,
ryegrass, small grains and
temporary pastures where
feasible and practical. 6)
Use cow cdhdition as an in-
dicator of cattle needs and
anticipate changes two
weeks ahead of time. 7)
Consider purchasing hay
rather than the expense of
added fertilizer, land
requirements and equip-
ment, or custom harvest
cost.
One final thought that
may produce savings is
selection of land, realizing
of course that many
already own property.
However, if you are in the
market to purchase ad-
ditional acreage, select
higher quality land. In-
ferior land will provide
minimal savings at pur-
chase time, carry less cat-
tle, produce lower quan-
tities of forage, require
greater inputs and in
general always be a finan-
cial drain.
Next week we will look at
the impact of careful
management and adopting
known, proven practices.
MR. AND MRS. ROY DUPREE noted their 60th wedding anniversary Dec. I. Mrs.
Dupree is the former Hazel Pryor of Rusk. The couple was married Dec. 1, 1923 at
Rusk. They are active members of the First United Methodist Church. He is
retired after 19 years as manager of System Auto Parts and Garages in Houston.
While they lived at Houston, Mrs. Dupree was employed at Henke Pilot. They have
three children, Grady Dupree of Tyler: Kenneth Dupree of Spring and Joan
Dupree of Houston. There are five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Originally, a Christmas "carol" meant a dance. They
began when St. Francis of Assisi led villagers in joy-
ous dancing around a recreation of the nativity scene.
District Court Reports Given
FOWLER'S
108 W. 5th"Rusk, Texas Phone 683-4937
During the week of
November 28, 1983 through
December 2, 1983, the
following cases were heard
by Judge Morris W.
Hassell:
DIVORCE DOCKET
Crystal Perdue and Max
R. Perdue, divorce granted
and decree of divorce
signed.
Glen Ellis Hart and
Brenda Kay Hart, divorce
granted.
Sharon Kaye Hyett
Budair and Ali Ahmad
Budair, divorce granted
and decree of divorce
S1 Ol^iiT^^^andWally
Tijerina, divorce gi'ílfated
and decree of divorce
signed.
Thomas Olan Wood and
Angie Lois Wood, divorce
granted and decree of
divorce signed.
Violet Deann Bobbitt
Woodall and Randy Jewel
Woodall, parties present
with attorneys and an-
nounced ready. Stipulation
approved.
Lydia Lanell (Fisher)
Dean and James Ray
Dean, divorce granted.
Donna Christine Nelson
McDuff and Jerry Don
McDuff, evidence heard on
temporary orders and or-
ders announced.
Joe Murry Kennedy and
Lola Ann Kennedy, eviden-
ce heard on temporary or-
ders and order announced.
Peggy Ann Tilley and
Harry Gordon Tilley, tro
signed.
TWO WAYS TO PAY LESS FOR
HOT WATER WITHOUT USING
LESS HOT WATER.
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120
150
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We can't tell you just how much you'll
save b\ w rapping an insulating blanket
around your water heater because esti-
mates vary. But we do know that \ou'll
save because the insulator blanket will
keep the water hotter longer. A blanket
costs around $25 and tits units up to Ml
gallons.
LOWER THERMOSTAT
Most water heaters have a maximum
temperature setting of 150 degrees. Ex-
cept for the most unusual requirements,
home water heating needs can be effec-
tively and safely handled with a 120 degree setting — even for washing
dishes. A Department of 1 ncrg> study shows that a family of four will
use up to 44ri less electricity to heat water at a 120 degree setting.
In the Seseo service area, typically about 20ri of your electric bill is
for heating water. We know you're interested in saving money. That's
why we're publicizing these two ways to cut your electric bill
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David Lee Crisp and
Beverly Jeanne Young
Crisp, decree of divorce
signed.
Vivian Middleton and
William Thomas Mid-
dleton, show cause order
signed.
Ruth Smith Gunter and
Edwin Dale Gunter Sr., or-
der signed granting sub-
stitution of counsel.
Brian Jay Shoemaker
and Dorothy Shoemaker,
decree of divorce signed.
Tenne Marie Anderson
and Glendell Anderson, or-
der setting hearing signed.
Hope T. McElhaney and
William McElhaney,
decree of divorce signed.
Deborah Joe Garrett and
Bruce Allen Garrett, order
signed dismissal contempt
action.
Florence Richards and
Vester Mae Richards, or-
der of dismissal signed.
Crezzest Tatum and
Elijah Tatum, Jr., decree
of divorce signed.
Barbara Click and Hugh
Estes Click, tro signed.
Cynthia Marie Van
Cleave and Bryan Keith
VanCleave, tro signed.
Jerrye Carter McGowan
and Floyd Terry
McGowan, order granting
assignment signed.
Lupe Cruz and Lyca
Starr Cruz, notice of
hearing for temporary or-
ders signed.
Donna Christine Nelson
McDuff and Jerry Don
McDuff, temporary orders
signed.
Ruth Smith Gunter and
Edwin Dale Gunter, Sr.,
temporary orders signed.
Pamela Lynn Shustela
and Frank James
Shustella, Jr., temporary
restraining order signed.
CIVIL DOCKET
Nan Travis Memorial
Hospital vs. William A.
Lumley, evidence heard.
Judgment for plaintiff
against defendant.
Judgment signed.
Nan Travis Memorial
Hospital vs. Stanley Dick,
evidence heard. Judgment
in favor of plaintiff against
defendant. Judgment
signed.
Nan Travis Memorial
Hospital vs. Claud S. Hoot,
judgment in favor of plain-
tiff against defendant.
Judgment signed.
Nichols-Kusan, Inc. vs.
Ideal Incorporated, order
granting withdrawal of
counsel signed.
Frances Hargrove vs.
Allen Garner, order of
dismissal signed.
Troup Bank and Trust
Company vs. Randall Han-
son, final judgment signed.
Lillie Mae Selmon vs. C.
R. Heidelberg, dba
Heidelberg Construction
Co., order of dismissal
signed.
Don H. Wilson vs
Howard Williams, E. J
Nentwig and Sandra Nen
twig, order of consolidation
with l3-2#3 signed under
No.u-am
E. J. Nentwig and wife,
Sandra Nentwig v«. Don II
Wilson, order of con
salutation signed with 115
M
Ueurgt N McMillan, <M
«I vs Hon Hurling in
dividual and dba American
Vinyl Building Products:
and Roger Heasley, etc.,
judgment signed.
City of Jacksonville and
Jacksonville Independent
School District vs. Coils,
Inc., order signed.
City of Jacksonville and
Jacksonville Independent
School District vs. Astro
Air, Inc., order signed.
Daniel J. Barnes vs. Don
H. Wilson, order signed
granting motion for leave
to file third-party petition.
Peggy Jones Stolp vs.
Jordan Jones, order
signed.
Nichols-Kusan, Inc. vs.
Lane O'Lites, a partner-
ship composed of John
Deal, Darline Deal,
Richard Pharo and Aleta
Pharo, order of dismissal
signed.
In Re: Rusk Independent
School District Insurance
Policies, order appointing
umpire signed.
Carroll W. Wilson, et al
vs. Flora Perry Brame, et
al, order setting hearing on
motion to enter judgment
signed.
Reuben Davis vs. Effie
Faye Williams, for estate
of Precious Davis, order of
dismissal signed.
First State Bank, Rusk,
Texas vs. John Frank Wat-
son, order of dismissal
signed.
Kenneth B. Clater vs.
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Company, order of
dismissal signed.
Pallet Recycle of Texas,
Inc. vs. First State Bank of
Rusk, Texas, order of
dismissal signed.
Ex Parte Pamela Elaine
Lewis, order signed.
CRIMINAL DOCKET
The State of Texas vs.
Jerry Grant, burglary of a
building, punishment
assessed at two years in the
Texas Department of
Corrections. Defendant
placed on probation under
the supervision of the Adult
Probation Department.
The State of Texas vs
Vance Ray Hill, burglary
of a habitation, order of the
court dismissing cause on
State's motion signed.
The State of Texas vs.
Lawrence A Dyer, theft,
order of the court dis-
missing cause on State's
motion signed
The State of Texas vs.
Wayne Goodman, burglary
of a habitation, court gran-
ted motion for continuence
order signed.
The State of Texas vs.
Joel Alan Lowry, murder,
granted defendant motion
for continuance order
signed.
The State of Texas vs
Glorie Faye Mathews,
aggravated assault, defen-
dant plead guilty. Pre-
sentence report ordered.
The State of Texas vs
Floyd Dennis, theft over
1200, defendant plead
guilty. Pre-sentence report
ordered
The State of Texas vs
Uv
burglary of vehicle,
motion (or continuance
granted
The State of Te*«« vs
Mark Weiwtar. ileltvery ol
marijuana, defendant
plead guilty. Pre-sentence
ordered.
The State of Texas vs.
Jerome Willis, burglary of
habitation, defendant plead
guilty. Pre-sentence or-
dered.
The State of Texas vs.
Versie Dan Hyter, DWI,
defendant plead guilty.
Pre-sentence report or-
dered.
The State of Texas vs
Ronnie Dell Fannin, DWI,
defendant plead guilty.
Pre-sentence report or-
dered.
The State of Texas vs.
Ermine Adams, voluntary
manslaughter, granted
motion for continuance.
Order signed.
The State of Texas vs.
James Ray Garner, DWI,
court granted motion for
continuance order signed.
The State of Texas vs.
Tony Guillen, Jr.,
unauthorized use of a
vehicle, court granted
motion for continuance.
"All doors are open to
courtesy." Thomas Fuller
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The Cherokeean. (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 134, No. 43, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 8, 1983, newspaper, December 8, 1983; Rusk, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth151621/m1/13/: accessed May 4, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Singletary Memorial Library.