Soil conservation groups push grass covers on earthen dams
Henry Kirk reports Bermuda grass sodding on an earthen dam in Eckert with watering until roots establish. Herman Weinheimer and Otto Schumann seed K.R. Bluestein on dams from Stonewall and Albert groups. Deferments for range grazing run from June 1 to after frost, aiding longer benefits. Edmund Jacoby grows Madrid clover on 50 acres for winter grazing, with PMA seed and phosphate aid available.
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Henry Kirk
Eckert Conservation Group
Kirk
Herman Weinheimer
Stonewall Conservation Group
Otto Schumann
Albert Conservation Group
K.R. Bluestein
Edmund Jacoby
Nebgen School Conservation Group
Madrid
Jacoby
PMA
Muddy roads curb Gillespie sale volume yet lift prices
At Gillespie County Livestock Auction muddy rural roads reduced turnout for the sale while overall prices improved amid better range conditions. Stocker calves sold to 35.60 per hundred, stocker cows to 142.50, cows with calves 170 to 250 per pair, hog tops at 17.25, and goats strong with nannies 7 to 8.25.
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Gillespie County
350 Farmers Sign Up for 1952 ACP in County
In the county 350 farmers and ranchers have signed to cooperate in the 1952 Agricultural Conservation Program. This represents 27 percent of the 1,300 farmers, with 500 participants last year. Farmers are urged to review their fields and begin planned conservation, using available funds for terraces waterways wells dams and other practices.
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Thomas Jung
PMA
Jung
Gillespie Club Invited to Llano Home Demonstration Meeting
Gillespie County Home Demonstration Club members are invited to the District Texas Home Demonstration Association meeting in Llano on May 1 and 2. Speakers include Texas Secretary of State John Ben Shepperd and Iris Davenport editor of Farm and Ranch-Southern Agricultureist.
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Home Demonstration Club
Gillespie County
Texas Home Demonstration Association
Llano
John Ben Shepperd
Texas
Iris Davenport
Woman's Department of the Farm and Ranch-Southern Agriculturist
Gillespie Home Demonstration Council Meeting Highlights
Sixteen members and Gillespie agent Miss Lucile Conrads attended the April 24 meeting in the Courthouse Jury Room. Mrs. Tommy Harlan presided. a quiz on history farming and ranching was given by recreation chair Ernst Hodges. Plans covered cooperative berries canning and freezing, exhibiting at the May 2 Spring Flower Show, and observing National Home Demonstration Week April 27 to May 3 by sending flowers to chosen locations.
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Lucile Conrads
Gillespie Home
Home Demonstration Council
Tommy Harlan
Ernst Hodges
Garden Club
Martin Rode
THDA
National Home Demonstration Council
Crabapple 4-H Girls Climb Enchanted Rock
On April 26 Crabapple 4-H Club girls and visitors from Cherry Springs and Willow City climbed Enchanted Rock. Mrs A A Welgehausen and other ladies prepared a wiener and marshmallow roast after the climb. Thirty six children attended the outing.
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Cherry Springs
Willow City
A. A. Welgehausen
Young Drivers Make Up Quarter of U S Fatal Crashes
A U S report shows twenty five percent of drivers in last year’s fatal auto accidents were under twenty five. The finding highlights risks for young motorists and calls for targeted safety measures.
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U. S
Water Boils at Mt Blane Peak 84 Degrees
A historical note records water reaching boil at the summit of Mt Blane when air temperatures register 84 degrees Fahrenheit. This detail highlights early experiments or observations in high altitude boiling points.
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Mt. Blane
Bathometer Described as Depth Measuring Instrument
An article explains that the bathometer is an instrument used to measure the depth of water. It discusses its purpose and basic function in hydrographic work.
Thank You Note Promotion at Fredericksburg Publisher
An advertisement invites readers to view a complete selection of special occasion Thank You Notes at Fredericksburg Publishing Co inc. The notice promotes the availability and variety of notes for purchase from the local publisher.
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The
Fredericksburg Publishing Co., Inc
Timely Tips for Home Canning Equipment and Methods
Guidance on preserving food through canning, stressing heat to destroy spoilage organisms. Water bath method suited for fruit and some vegetables, while pressure canning protects non acid vegetables from botulism. Use standard jars, test seals after 12 to 24 hours, and boil non acid vegetables before tasting.
Conservation Awards To Be Made Saturday
Fort Worth Press sponsored Region II Save the Soil and Save Tex as awards will be given on Saturday May 3 in Ft Stock ton. Troy Foster gets outstanding former award with a 200 prize. Max O Reinbach to receive a plaque as the top non farmer helper. The Albert group earns 200 for outstanding conservation work in Region II. State awards May 1 in Fort Worth with Miller Group of Blanco County to receive the 1,000 state prize. Father Victor Schmidt zinsky of Pleasonton gets plaque as a professional who gave unselfish soil conservation service in Texas.
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Fort Worth
Miller
Blanco County
Gillespie County
Albert
Victor G. Schmidtzinsky
Pleasanton
Ad. Schmidtzinsky
Cherry Spring 4-H Club Sees 19 Members At Meeting
The Cherry Spring 4-H Club met with 19 members present. They pledged allegiance and planned a cookie and cake sale at the Cherry Spring school closing. Mrs Sagebiel gave a gardening lecture and members enjoyed games.
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Cherry Spring
Proper Canning and Pressure Cooker Gauge Care
After testing seals store canned goods in a clean dark dry place. Test your pressure cooker gauge at least once a year with the master gauge from the County Home Demonstration Agent. Call her office at Telephone No. 81 for further information.
Classified Ad Submission Instructions
The notice outlines how to submit classified ads including deadlines formatting and contact methods for publication. It emphasizes accurate details ensure placement and free listing guidance for readers.
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East Harper Conservation Group
David McCullough
Honey Creek
Fredericksburg
iSexird
SHACK
Gillespie County Lumber Company
Gillespie County Lumber Co
Fredericksburg, Tex
Gillespie
Hotel
Enchanted Rock
Alfred Rusenberger
Stonewall
Henry Baethge
Doss
Lucille Conrads
Gillespie County Club
Gillespie Home Demo Council
H. Welge Lewis
P. O
Norge
Fedelco Electric
Thor
Travelers Cafe
Alex Mittendorf
Fredericksburg Implement Co
E. Main St
Fredericksburg, Texas
Stein Lumber Company
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