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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1951

Page

8

Better Plan Now For 1951 Cotton Crop

The article urges immediate action to secure quality planting seed for 1951 due to high world demand and seed shortages. It emphasizes storing good seed, cooperative seed preservation by farmers and ginners, and early destruction of cotton stalks to curb boll pests. It also recommends fertilized winter legumes to protect soil and boost next year’s yield, with guidance to consult county agents for seed storage and related questions. It also discusses consumer turkey quality standards and emphasizes well fleshed, properly finished birds with minimal pin feathers and fat distribution.

United States Fred C. Elliott Texas A & M College Elliott Eltt D. R. Barrett Texas A & M College Extension Service

Harper PTA to Meet Thursday Night Feb 1

Harper PTA schedules a meeting for Thursday February 1 at 7 30 pm in the school house guest speaker M C Blackburn of Junction will discuss Where do Teenagers Get Their Standards and Does Religion make A Difference. The item notes ongoing local events and a weather remark about the first snow of the year.

M. C. Blackburn Junction PTA Blackburn Harper Legion Post

Radio Artists to Appear at First Methodist Church

Five noted radio personalities headlined by Ivy and Al Walsh bring ABC Studebaker Program voices to the First Methodist Church for one evening. The event is set for Sunday February 11 at 7 30 o clock with proceeds or notes continued on page 5.

al Walsh First Methodist Church McGuire Sisters Ivy Walsh Ivy ABC Studebaker John Journey Crofts Post Oak D. G. Hardt Johnson City Journey John Jr Jerry John Carter Kites Millers Creek John

Doss Boy Scout Band Concert and Court of Honor

Doss Boy Scouts plan a Band Concert by the Doss Band from 4 30 to 5 p m and movies at 7 15 before the Court of Honor and Box Supper on Saturday February 10. Music by the Concert Band will also be rendered during the night program. A jet plane sighting Friday evening drew crowds as sunlit smoke formed a long color cloud seen from around 6 o'clock, the plane appearing turkey sized at high altitude.

Doss Boy Scouts Doss Band Doss San Antonio Vernell Geistweidt Brackenridge Hospital Austin Duecker Mason Emil F. Lantge

UT Public Affairs Leader Named to Texas Economy Commission

Dr. Stuart A. MacCorkle, head of the University of Texas Institute of Public Affairs, is congratulated by Governor Allan Shivers after being chosen as executive director of the Texas Economy Commission. Regents grant a leave to study state government and develop an efficiency reform program.

Stuart A. MacCorkle University of Texas Institute of Public Affairs Allan Shivers Texas Economy Commission University Regents MacCorkle Texas

Jaycees Bring Grand Old Opry to Frederick

A San Antonio Jaycees booster trip visited here to promote a Grand Old Opry show at the Frederickstad Municipal Auditorium. Mayor Joe Molberg received an invitation for Frederick’s people. FE Wood chaired the organizing committee, promising top stars from the radio program.

San Antonio Jaycees San Antonio Municipal Auditorium Joe Molberg Frederickst FE. Wood

Willow City Shower Hostesses Named for February 1951 Event

Mesdames F. Smith I. M. Harper R. T. Laurence and Miss Da Laurence will host a china aluminus shower at Nimitz Hotel on February 1 1951 from 2 30 to 4 30 p m honoring Miss Lila Horten daughter of Mr and Mrs Emil Horten. No wedding date announced.

F. Smith I. M. Harper R. T. Laurence Miss da Laurence Nimitz Hotel Lila Horten Emil Horten M. M. Lee Edwin Crenwell John W Thomas Edna Keyfro Fredericksburg Homer Xouill Holmes Mo Charles Desmond Sagebie Scott White Clinics Temple Frank Owe Llano Sagebiel Temple Shelton San Anegl Pete Payne

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