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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1947
Page
9
Recent rains improved range, with most Gillespie farmers optimistic about small grain yields and pending hay and corn crops. Advice covers timely hay harvesting, curing, and storage, plus tomato blossom loss due to heat and steps to protect fall gardens and orchard crops.
Funeral services for L M Sharp a Round Mountain pioneer were held Friday June 20 at Round Mountain. He died June 19 at the home of his son Neal Sharp after weeks of illness. Born August 21 1870 he married Fronie Neal in 1889 who preceded him in death. Survived by six children including Mrs Waters Johnson City Mrs Wolf Johnson City Mrs Beauford Stevenson Johnson City Neal Sharp Round Mountain and George Sharp San Antonio. Pallbearers named.
Albert News reports Mr. and Mrs. Ewald Ottmers of Fredericksburg spent last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Mayer. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Merrell and their children Max Caroline Norma and Ruth who stayed several days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Tanner.
The Bible school ended on Friday with 25 pupils enrolled. Four classes completed a week of learning and enjoyment. The success is attributed to fine teachers, led by Rev. and Mrs. Kluck, Mrs. Ferrel Smith, and Mrs. J. C. Hall. On Friday afternoon they honored Mrs. Howard Voight.
A San Antonio event on June 24 drew visitors from across Texas to see the Farmall Cub tractor and implements by International Harvester. Gillespie County led with 85 FFA boys and Veterans Vocational Agriculture students, while the new low cost compact tractor promises 2% to 3 acres daily plowing, one acre per hour cultivating, and adjustable wheel tread from 40 to 56 inches.
Forty Texans who met with the Oklahoma Highway Commission reported Oklahoma will cooperate in building the Broadway to Big Bend Highway. A four lane road will cross the state and a new bridge over the Red River near Quanah will be funded, connecting with a Texas route to Presidio and the Big Bend National Park.
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