Telescope Range To Be Increased At McDonald Observatory
Fort Davis observers report the McDonald Observatory 12 inch telescope will gain a flotation system to double range, modeled after Palomar. Superintendent Martyn Krebs and director Aden Meinel say the upgrade will improve mirror accuracy and focus, enabling views of the moon Mars and other bodies to be twice as sharp.
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Prestridges Move to Lubbock for Texas Tech Start
Mr and Mrs J W Prestridge will relocate from Alpine to Lubbock where son John will enter Texas Tech next fall He recently left Alpine to join Lubbock Printing Co Mrs Prestridge an xray and laboratory technician at Alpine Hospital and son John will join him after school ends John is a member of Alpine High School’s 1935 graduating class
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Jofa
Hereford Association Formed In 1918
In 1918 ranchers from Brewster Presidio and Jeff Davis formed the Highland Hereford Breeders Association to improve cattle and link feeders with markets. The group promotes quality and fair dealing with a motto advising buyers to choose feeders with established reputations. Today the association emphasizes a strong producers group for area prosperity.
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Jeff Davis
Highland Hereford Breeders Association
Highland Hereford
Big Bend
Smear Advocated for Screw-Worm Control
College Station officials warn seasonal livestock work may invite screw-worm infestations. Stockmen should treat all fresh wounds whether infested or not, with EQ-335 smear to prevent outbreaks. One application may suffice, large wounds may need a second treatment. EQ-335 contains Zindane for lasting kill.
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College Station
C. F. Garner
Red Cross Telecommunications Efforts Highlighted in Memo
Garer notes the Red Cross transmitted 1,583,000 emergency and welfare messages last year via its telecommunications system. The memo stresses early action to prevent trouble and loss, warning about rapid screw-worm infestations and advising direct wound care.
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Garer
American Red Cross
Rossonian Future Teachers elects new president at annual banquet
Members of the Future Teachers of America of the Rossonian Chapter held their annual banquet in the Holland Hotel last Friday May 6. Billy Jack Houston, a Friona sophomore, was installed as new president, replacing Ruth Elizabeth Prude, a Fort Davis senior, as president.
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Ruth Elisabeth Prude
Fort Davis
Garden Class for Young Children After School Hours
Beginner garden directed work and play for children ages 3 to 6 led by Mrs A J Gard phone 2475 kept after 1 p.m. in a structured program blending outdoor tasks with supervised activities.
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A. J. Gard
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