New Braunfels City at a Glance A Century of Growth
A historical profile of New Braunfels Texas tracing its founding by Prince Carl of Solms Braunfels and German settlers. The piece highlights its blend of Old World charm and industrial growth, key industries, agriculture, parks like Landa Park, and civic leadership under Mayor A D Nuhn. It notes the town’s transportation links, recreation options, and plans for affordable senior housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Braunfels
Southwest
Comal County
Texas
Landa Park
Comal
Comal Springs
A. D. Nuhn
E. O. Haas
J. P. Schwandt
Fred W. Koch
Mayor Nuhn
J. Peter Nuhn
Nuhn
Landa Industries
Camp Travis
American Legion
the Lion's Club
Bertram FFA program trains 54 students in farm projects
Bertram Oklahoma hosts 54 FFA boys under instructor W H Pittard. Students undertake supervised farm practices, crop projects, and farm improvement with multiple projects per student. Activities include pig, sheep, calf, and poultry production plus a class project in feeding market pigs. Grass judging team members are Kert Goode, Donald Collins, Phil Rodgers, Leon Hinds, and Wayne Peery.
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Bertram
FFA
W. H. Pittard
Duroe
Poland
China
Kert Goode
Donald Collins
Phil Rodgers
Leon Hinds
Wayne Peery
Fort Worth
Houston
Wayne Seay
H. D. Hobbs
Thomas Raby
Gene Turner
Kenneth Ater
Jack Crooks
Beauford Rowney
Arlis Hudgins
Ed Orr Witcher
Larry Raby
Wayne Williams
Clyde Blacklock
Hollis Hair
Joe Peery
Kenneth Handy
Glenn Hinds
Cab
Dick Bradshaw
Fender
James Hollbrook
Jim Heine
Claude Raby
Glenn Smith
Bobby Hibler
Thomas Ishey
Winters Hopkins
Noel Priest
Harold Hunt
Donald Hays
Rudy Campos
Victor Walthers
Hubert Hyman
Henry Owens
George Cox
Arvid Wilkinson
Miracle Fertilizer Tests Continuing in New Mexico
In Albuquerque on December 29, reports state additional tests will be conducted by New Mexico laboratory technicians and agronomists on a new miracle fertilizer found near Gallup. Sidney Weil, former director of the New Mexico Development Foundation, says about a half million tons have been uncovered and cites observed growth in a Chinese Elm and improvements to lettuce fields and citrus groves. He describes the material as ancient, rich in lignin, and containing elements like vegetable ash.
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Albuquerque
N. M
INS
New Mexico
Gallup
Sidney Weil
The
New Mexico Development Foundation
Weil
Proper Lettuce Drying Keeps Fresh
Store lettuce by removing the core and washing in cold water. Drain on a plate for about 30 minutes to prevent water from collecting in the vegetable drawer and causing browning.
Largest Dairy Show Scheduled
Dallas December 15 The All-American Jersey Show tops the 1950 State Fair of Texas livestock events. Dates set for dairy cattle Jersey show October 13 20 with arena and seating expansion planned. Other shows include Aber deen Angus Hereford Short horn Oct 7-12 Brahman Oct 17-15 and Oct 7-15 for swine sheep Angora goats with junior livestock Oct 17-21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
W. H. Hitzelberger
Hitzelberger
Southwest
Edmund Arning Named Taylor Tax Collector
Taylor will appoint Edmund Arning city and school tax assessor and collector after authorization by the city commissioners. Arning will assume duties on January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Arning
Taylor
Charles Brazil
Arning
Horticultural Plan Organized In 23 Northeast Texas Counties
In Longview on December 23, officials announce a five year horticultural program for 23 Northeast Texas counties starting January 1, 1950. J D Precit of Extension Service confirms J F Rosborough will lead county committees from Lindale substation with East Texas Chamber backing.
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Texas
Longview
J. D. Precit
A&m College
J. F. Rosborough
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Lindale
East Texas Chamber
Hubert M. Harrison
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A. C. Nelson
Dec
Republic
Carl of
A. D, Nuhn
Lad Deel
America
Tex
Dr. Pierce
Ady
Suedes Calfskins Patents
Helena Rubinstein
Phas
Telene Rubenstein
Batiste
Floor
Jersey
Rie
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