Top ASCS official cites farm exports as key to prosperity
Kenneth E. Frick administrator of the Agriculture Department ASCS says thriving export markets drive U S farm prosperity now and in the future. He notes exports rose from 4 5 billion to 22 billion in 15 years and that American agriculture supports thousands of jobs. Government farm program costs have fallen to about 500 million last year. He cites GATT trade talks as a major priority.
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ASCS
Kenneth E. Frick
Usdas Agricultural Stablization and Conservation Service
Frick
International Longshoremen’s Association
Boerne Director Honored by GBRA for Service
Arthur F. Leesch of Boerne was honored by the Guadalupe Blanco River Authority for outstanding service as a Director to the Authority and the Guadalupe River Basin at the annual Employee Picnic on September 13, 1975, in Seguin. He served as a Director from April 1969 until retirement in February 1975 and received a plaque from E. T. Summers Jr. for meritorious service in conserving and protecting water resources.
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Arthur F. Leesch
Boerne
Guadalupe- Blanco River
Olga
Guadalupe River Basin
Kendall County
Boerne Developers, Inc
Leesch
Alamo Area
Growing federal control blasted by economist
Dr. Philip Gramm, economist from Texas A&M, addressed the 25th Annual State Meeting of the Texas Soil and Water Conservation District Directors in Fort Worth. He condemned federal land use planning as beyond national reach and urged keeping land use jurisdiction at county and city levels, arguing existing district structures can coordinate information and policy.
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Fort Worth
Philip Gramm
Texas Soil and Water Conservation District
Gramm
Texas A&m
Soil and Water Conservation Directors
Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Bureau of Census
Texas
Europe
Turkeyfest rodeo set with entry fees and schedule
Cuero Rodeo Association announces the Turkeyfest rodeo at Municipal Park Riding Arena on October 4 at 8 p.m. Entries open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Chisholm Trail Western Wear. Fees: bareback 25, tiedown 25, steer wrestling 25, steer roping 40, barrel racing 15, bull riding 25. Admission 2 adults 1 child under 12. Concession by Cuero Jaycees.
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Cuero Rodeo Association
Municipal Park
Chisholm Trail
Schiwetz exhibit set at DeWitt County Museum
The DeWitt County Historical Museum will host a October exhibit of the Schiwetz family works. The display opens Saturday October 4 and invites DeWitt County residents to loan original Buck Schiwetz Pete Schiwetz pieces or early family photographs by contacting Mrs Sharon Steen or Mrs Bernice Bohman.
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DeWitt County
Bernice Bohman
Buying know how from the County Extension Office guidance
Miss Gretchen Spenrath urges shoppers to compare prices and products across stores. Analyze motives and buy from established local merchants. For more information call 275 5132 or write P O Box 567 Cuero for a free 10 leaflet series beginning October 14.
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Gretchen Spenrath
P.O
Cuero
LCRA Pays Record Gas Bill In September Newsletter
The Lower Colorado River Authority reported a record natural gas bill of 6,049,537.85 dollars for a single month. Costs have surged from about 20 cents per thousand cubic feet to 1.75 dollars, with further rises anticipated.
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Lower Colorado River Authority
LCRA
DeWitt County Farm Bureau plans October meeting
The DeWitt County Farm Bureau convention will be at the American Legion Civic Center on October 15 at 8 00 p m. Four directors will be elected for three year terms. Outgoing directors are Joe Hoffman A R Rabel Alvin Rath and Erwin Rath. Carl Eklund and Linda Kay Karnei will speak on the Texas Farm Bureau High School Seminar. A film on eight proposed Texas Constitution amendments will be shown by Caddo Sanders. R E Matthew urges attendance. Refreshments after the meeting. casual wear advised.
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American Legion Civic Center
DeWitt County
Farm Bureau
Joe Hoffman
A. R. Rabel
Alvin Rath
Erwin Rath
Carl Eklund
Fred A. Eklund
Yorktown
Linda Kay Karnei
Henry Karnei
Texas Farm Bureau
Waco
Texas
Caddo Sanders
San Marcos
R. E. Matthew
Matthew
Bill Walden
Fort Worth
State Farm Bureau
Carroll Chaloupka
Preview Party Opens Schiwetz Exhibit at DeWitt Museum
DeWitt County Historical Museum invites members to a Preview Party Thursday October 2 from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. to mark the Schiwetz family exhibit. Chair Elsie Windel leads volunteers including Mary Kleinecke Elizabeth Murphree Sara Aronstein Lyndie Watson and others with decor by Windel Stiles Carbonara. Proceeds fund Turkeyfest sales.
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DeWitt County
Lyndie Watson
Carolyn Ferguson
Marian Lane
Margaret Bluntzer
Mary Ann Towery
Mary Wofford
Frances Oliver
Dorothy Blackwell
Mrs. Windel
Vicki Stiles
Rosemary Carbonara
Polly Howerton
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