Williamson Farm Meetings Slated in Williamson County
Educational meetings are set in nine Williamson County communities to discuss conservation 1949 plans and available payments. Film presentations cover Cotton in Balanced Farming and Farm Safety with Cotton insurance on the agenda. Meetings start at 7 30 p m at local schools, except Moravian Hall for one site, with dates January 17 to January 31 in Hare Friendship Hutto and Round Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Williamson County
Roy ‘Huckabee
AAA
L. McFadden
Huckabee
Hutto
Round Rock
Wimberley Bay Heads San Marcos FFA Officers Named
John Montague of Wimberley was elected president of the San Marcos Future Farmers Association. Maurice Ezell Wim berley is vice president Oran Wim berley secretary W. E. Riley treasurer and Edwin Cooper reporter. About 25 boys plan to attend the Houston Fat Stock Show on February 5 by school bus. Harold Priem will enter a registered Jersey heifer bred by Robert Kniapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Americultural
San Marcos
John Montague
Wimberley
4-H Club
San Marcos Future Farmers Association
Pat Zapalac
Maurice Ezell
Oran Wimberley
W. E. Riley
Hunter
Edwin Cooper
FFA
Houston
Harold Priem
E. A. Priem
Redwood
Robert Kniapel
Jack Sledge Drives Hays County Agriculture Growth
San Marcos January report lauds Jack Sledge of the Veterans' Vocational School as a leading booster of local agriculture. The piece cites his leadership since founding the Hays County Vocational School three years ago, growth to 260 veteran students, and plans to blend cultural and vocational education with cooperative farming efforts. It notes regional farming as a $5 million annual industry and lists key agricultural agencies serving the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marcos
Sph
Hays County
Jack Sledge
Veterans’ Vocational School
R. J. Sledge
Col. Sledge
Texas
Tennessee
Kyle
Wiegand
Heidenrich
University of Texas
Southern Methodist University
Jack
A&m College
Sledge
National Credit Association
Hays County Vocational School
Drought Pressures Nebraska Farmers With Rain Fears
In January 1949 farmers like A W Mahalek and Hubert Gorubec warn drought risks for corn and crops. Water hauling for stock rises as 1948 crops lag. cottonseed oil and meal prices are noted. Some growers, such as James Brookshire and Alfred Barnes, manage water via river division and city supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Mahalek
Frindship
James Brookshire
Hubert Gorubec
Alfred Barnes
Raymond Holubee
Drouth
Scramble Calves Get Inspection by Williamson County 4 H
R D Fletcher Frank Yearwood and George Schneider on the Williamson County Sheriff's Posse committee with Roy L Huckabee checked 16 scramble calf projects. They visited Liberty Hill Florence Jarrell and Walburg areas noting good care but advising more feeding exercise grooming washing brushing and lice control ahead of show time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
FFA
R. D. Fletcher
Frank Yearwood
George Schneider
Williamson County Sheriff's Posse
Roy L. Huckabee
Liberty Hill
Elbert Smith
John D. Perry
Jimmie Wilson
Howard Wilson
Thomas Myers
Florence
Yearwood
Fletcher
Hutto FFA Buys Hampshire Gift From Sears Foundation
Raymond notes that a half acre is used and Jones runs 50 cattle and 30 hogs. He cultivates 80 acres while the rest is rented. The Hutto FFA chapter purchases a registered Hampshire gift from the Sears Foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Hutto Ffa
Hampshire
Sears Foundation
Raymond
Hutto FFA Member Reports Egg Production Drop After Cold Spell
LaWrence Boedeker of the Hutto FFA chapter notes 45 Hy-Line pullets that were laying 70 percent eggs before a late cold spell but have fallen to about 60 percent now. Randig gave a gift and returns to the chapter a pig from the first litter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randig
Lawrence Boedecker
Hutto Ffa
Luling Agriculture Classes Plan 1949 Projects
Luling High School vocational agriculture students outline 1949 projects after earning a gold star for 1948. Second year class lists 10 members with broilers cattle bees pigs calves lambs and fruit trees among items. first year group lists 8 students with capons cattle pigs lambs and a gilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luling
Spl
Luling High School
Billy Ray Westbrook
Stacy Elam
Ross Grant
Ivan Merritt
Roger Spring
Bobby May
Alan King
Bobby Whitley
Ted Eklund
Ross Grantham
Carl Glass
Jim Wilkinson
Walter Fletcher
Edward Earl Nance
Jimmy Brown
Robert Forester
Billy Toungate
Eugene Grantham
Sweet Potatoes With Maple Butter Bake
A simple preparation coats sliced cooked sweet potatoes with maple syrup and melted butter or margarine. Bake uncovered in a moderate oven and baste several times during cooking for a glossy finish.
Lloyd Smith Takes San Saba PMA Job
Lloyd D. Smith son of former county Commissioner Joe M. Smith moves from Llano to assume the San Saba Production Marketing Association administrator post. He succeeds Ben H. Ray who resigns to join the San Saba Production Credit Association as fieldman. Ray was previously at Hutto and served since December 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba
Lloyd D. Smith
Joe M. Smith
Llano
Local Production Marketing Association
Ben H. Ray
San Saba Production Credit Association
Ray
Hutto
Smith
Llano County
Chappel
Mrs. Smith
Brownwood
Giddings FFA and FHA to Attend Houston Fat Stock Show
The Giddings FFA and FHA chapters under Tom and Mrs. A D Glover will attend the Houston Fat Stock Show and Rodeo on February 5. About 50 FFA boys will ride two buses provided by Giddings High School for the trip, according to Cherry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giddings
Giddings Ffa
FHA
Tom
A. D. Glover
Houston
Cherry
FFA
Giddings High School
Sewing rayon jersey seams with proper stitch tension
When machine stitching rayon jersey stretch the fabric a bit and keep tension loose so the seam matches the fabric elasticity. The fabric construction favors using a fine needle for best results.
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Williamson Farm
Gold Chain
Armour’s Cloverbloom
Armour’s Star
Vigo
RED Apples Tomatoes
Idaho
Lipton
Wimberley Bay Heads
Your Groce
Austin
Austin, Texas
Production Credit Association
C. C. Wade
The
National Farm Association
Mr. Duckworth
Farmers Home Administration
Mary Katherine Gresham
County Home
Henry F. New
Tom Morrow
Triple A
A. H. Dawson
Soil Conservation Service
Ruth Schmacher
Mary Nell Coles
Luther B. Owen
Buda
Leland Coers
James Block
T. R. Vuie
College Agricultural Department
E. W. Jones
Granger
Lloyd Smith
Sone
Py Ase Evn Muller
Society OF Amateur Chefs
Neal Yon
Libby
McNeill & Libby
Chicago
General Electric
Armour and Company
Ces Yy
Armocel
Armace
W. 31St St
Ano Courany
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