Farming and Ranch News Sparks Fertility and Feed Insights
The Farm and Ranch section notes soil fertility decline due to wartime production and postwar relief, urging more fertilizers and soil-building practices. It details turkey poult nutrition, weevil control with DDT in bins, and demand trends in fruits, vegetables, grains, wool, eggs, and livestock markets across the Southwest and Texas regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation Groups
County Agents Department
Soil Conservationalist Groups
Willow City Social News Highlights Local Visits
The Willow City column notes Miss Willma Holland's bridal shower at church with flowers and lace decor. Willow City Girls Scouts hosted a Wednesday swimming party at the Riley pool. Horlen siblings Jerleen and Lyla Fay visit. Horlen family hosts Sunday dinner guests. various locals travel to Fredericksburg and San Antonio for visits and a farm show. neighbors share showers and rain chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willma Holland
Willow City Girls Scouts
Riley
Jerleen
Lyla Fay Horlen
University In
Austin
Emil Horlen
H. J. Robinson
Arleen Althaus
Chas. Young
Fredericksburg
Annie Hargress
Henry Horlen, Jr
Nolin Althaus
Henry Horlen
Richard Laurence
E. W. Smith
Dudley Althaus
Henry Horlen Sr
Carlos Grote
Vernon Gold
Chas
Young
Carlos
San Antonio
Edgar Gold
Louis Welgehausen
Franz Pressler
Fredericksburg Visitors and Local News Mentioned
Patsy Pehl and Jeanet and Earl James Knopp of Fredericksburg visit the Hahnes for summer. Clifton Klein visits Helen Pehl, Adeline Schumann and Gertrude Klein with Lester Scherer spend weekend in the community. Irene Schaefer from Hye visits Mrs Hahne. One third of rural pedestrian deaths occur while walking on the roadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Pehl
Alfred Pehl
Jeanet
Earl James Knopp
Ted W. Knopp
Fredericksburg
Ruebin E. Hahne
Clifton Klein
Helen Pehl
Adeline Schumann
Gertrude Klein
Lester Scherer
Sandy
Irene Schaefer
Hye
Ruebin Hahne
John Ben Shepperd Named President U S Jaycees
John Ben Shepperd of Glade Water Texas becomes the national president of the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce for a one year term starting July 1 He is the youngest man to hold the post and will travel to all states and several Central and South American countries The Texan’s election marks the first time since 1929 a Texan has headed the Jaycees and he will later serve on the board of the United States Chamber of Commerce before resuming state duties
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ben Shepperd
Gladewater
Texas
United States Junior Chamber of Commerce
East Texas
JayCee
Shepperd
Long Beach
California
U. S
United States Chamber of Commerce
JayCees
Jay Cees
USJCC
Texas Chamber of Commerce
Fredericksburg
Tractors Demonstrated At Local Farm Equipment Show
A tractor demonstration on the grounds showcased eight tractors with students driving them to show handling ease. A barbecue dinner was provided by Harvesters Co and local International dealer Benno Weiss, who announced a new Cub tractor will join his sales fleet next week for public viewing and operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvester Company
Benno Weiss
Johnson City Notes Visitors and New Birth
Johnson City reports a baby girl born June 28 to Mr. and Mrs. Johnson City. Local residents and visitors including Clifford Haynes Round Mountain Maurice Gipson Fredericksburg Gilbert Fuchs near Hye Drayton Smith Sandy Karl Kaus Marlin DPalla hite and children from California visited over the weekend Lillie Greenhan Austin visited Johnson City Ray Gipson Brenham spent the weekend with his parents and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Clifford Haynes
Round Mt
Johnson City
Maurice Gipson
Fredericksburg
Gilbert Fuchs
Near Hye
Drayton Smith
Sandy
Karl Kaus
Marlin Dpallahite
California
Lillie Greenhan
Austin
Ray Gipson
Brenham
George Gipson Sand
Mrs. Emily Regan Buker At Del Rio
Last rites for Mrs. Emily Reagan were held at Del Rio Texas on Wednesday June 25. She died in Fredericksburg on Monday June 23 at 7 30 p m at age 82 years 7 months 11 days. Born October 12 1864 she was daughter of John and Nancy Williams Strickland. Survived by one son C C Reagan of San Antonio and other Gillespie County relatives. Funeral arrangements were by Schaetter Funeral Home which conveyed the remains to Del Rio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Reagan
del Rio
Texas
Schaetter Funeral Home
Reagan
National Safety Council Estimates 1946 accident cost per family
The national accident cost per family was 144 dollars in 1946 according to figures from the National Safety Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
Fredericksburg Publishing Co Presents Gift Stationery
Personalized napkins matches playing cards and stationery listed as ideal gifts from Fredericksburg Publishing Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg Publishing Company
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Farm and Ranch News
South
Ft. Worth
Willow City
Ae Artificial Limb Co
Makers of Modern & Light Artif
Hirsch Bros
U. S. Junior Chamber of Commerce
John Ben- Shepperd
Franklin Life Insurance Company
Lawrence Knopp
HE Franklin Life Insurance CO
Springfield, Illinois
Stock Legal Reserve Life Insurance Companies
America
Emily Regan Buker
Monumentis
Railroad Commission OF Texas
Kerrville
Legion
Medina
Bandera
Jerry Ryan
LeRoy Pfeil
Country Express
Erwin C. Kraus
W. Main ST
Ash Eshions
Tag Ce Ainda
Texas Hospitality
City Cafe
Schneider’s
Phone
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