Brown patch fungus hits lawns in De Witt County
Disease appears in St Augustine grass with circular patches 1 to 50 feet wide. Turf blades pull from runners as attachment deteriorates. Wet humid weather favors spread. terraclor fungicides can help stop Brown Patch. A La Grange fish farming conference is planned for Oct 29 with lectures on pond construction water quality marketing and more. Ticks threaten cattle in winter reducing health and feed efficiency. control via modern spraying advised.
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St. Augustine
DeWitt County
la Grange
Texas
la Grange High School
Tick Control Guidelines For Livestock Insecticides
Thorough coverage with the insecticidal material is necessary for best control. Dipping assures thorough coverage, but sprays can be effective if they wet the hair coat to the skin. A complete listing of recommended tick control materials is available at the county Extension office. Read labels before purchase and application, noting precautions, restrictions, and slaughter intervals.
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Fxtensia
Marriage Licenses and Divorces in Local Notices
SIAR lists marriage licenses for Frank F Osborn and Shirley A Muzny and Oscar L Scott and Vollie A Wilson. It records divorces for Cynthia Bende and Peter J Bende. Also details oil and gas leases and land transfers totaling numerous parcels to Dallas Gordon and Neil Hanson among others, with multiple sur.
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Frank F. Osborn
Shirley A. Muzny
Oscar L. Scott
Vollie A. Wilson
OIL & Gas
Ginobebo Ramirez
M. D. Abel
Alderette
Clarence Riedel
Donald Bolls
Jos. Taylor
Harry J. Gips
Dallas
Gordon
A. C. Tumlinson
David Luddeke
Dallas Gorton
Stephen Prather
Paul Mueller Jr
Helen Mueller
Berthold Oehlke
Lydia Schlosser
Erich Schuenemann
Stephen Pr
Neil Hanson
W. J. Parks
Hollie Whitfield
A. C Tumlinson
Alice Hohn Witte
Mathilda Kozok
Leonard Sayers
L V. Criswell
Lee Fred Kuester
George Musselman
S. A
M.G. PR
R. Sur
Almanac notes and historical milestones for October 20
October 20 1971 marks the 293rd day with Saturn as morning star and Mercury Venus Mars Jupiter as evening stars. Notable birthdays include educator John Dewey born 1859. Historical milestones list 1918 German surrender terms accepted and 1944 American troops land in Europe.
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Mercury
Venus
Mars
Jupiter
John Dewey
Woodrow Wilson
Crossroads Report Letter on Constitution and busing
A reader criticizes Supreme Court interpretations of the Constitution arguing it would have allowed for bused schools and equal education for all colors and abilities. The writer warns against judges mandating parental wealth or federal rearing, fearing unconstitutional family policy.
Notable 1960s Curiosities Echoed From World Events
A column recalls pivotal moments from history including MacArthur's famous return to Leyte, Hoover's 1964 death, Kennedy’s Onassis marriage, and Burke’s indictments. It critiques wage-price freezes, education equity, judge salaries, and a Texas police power law, noting societal shifts and political debates.
Hidden Costs of cattle rustling in old border days
The writer recalls brutal frontier justice for horse and cattle thieves and laments a past where owners risked theft by neglecting proper paddocking. He imagines if today’s standards existed, abductors might have faced harsher, public consequences for tempting thieves.
Redskins Visit White House After Big Win Over Cardinals
Three players from the undefeated Washington Redskins Jack Pardee Maxie Baughan and George Burman and their families were guests of President Nixon at the White House. Pardee had three interceptions as the Redskins beat the St Louis Cardinals 20 to 4 to stretch their NFL record to 4 0.
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Washington
UPT
Washington Redskins
Jack Parmiee
Maxie Baughan
George Burman
Nixon
White House
Pardee
Redskins
St. Louis Cardinals
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