Pma and SCS Aid For Soil Conservation Practices 1952
Through the PMA and SCS, producers Edmund Reed Joe Burkett Jr and Alfred Wahrmund receive technical assistance and prior approvals for terrace systems to curb erosion and runoff. The PMA covers about half the out-of-pocket cost with labor and transport largely borne by the carrier. county committee limits ACP practices to allocated funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PMA
SCS
Edmund Reed
Joe Burkett, Jr
Alfred F. Wahrmund
Twig Bore on Peach Trees Report by County Agent Burg
Simon J. Burg of Stonewall outlines spray methods for peach and fruit trees addressing twig bore. He cites using DDT with Led Arsenic and curculio spray, plus 1 lb extra DDT to offset lime, and proposes iodine around trunks to deter ants before harvest. He notes no late curculio hatch this year and DDT aiding catfacing control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon J. Burg
Stonewall
Burg
County Farmers urged to plan 1952 conservation work
The article urges farmers to use available ACP funds to maximize conservation per dollar. It notes many perform extra work without aid, credits the stimulant effect of assistance, and highlights current practices with funds remaining such as standard terraces diversions and mesquite eradication.
Plant Succession and the Need for Conservation Planning
Analyzes plant succession from old fields to better grasses and explains how management shapes range condition. Describes poor to excellent range classes, impacts of grazing, and the role of stocking rates and deferred grazing in restoring forage such as little bluestem and sideoats grama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation Service
Local Rural Notes On Fertilizer Trials And Peach Sale
The article reports on liquid fertilizer trial use by farmer Burg with 4 pounds per 100 gallons water, noting short lived boosts and a cautious stance as experimental. It covers irrigation practices, weather impact on next year’s peach buds, and Stonewall Community peach sales. It also mentions nitrogen fertilizer for corn, and a July 18 1951 4-H Club benefit show at Palace Theatre organized by Mr Knoche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Burg
Burg
Mr. Knoche
The
Palace Theatre
Auction Sales Prices Remain Steady Here
Quality and quantity were abundant at the Wednesday Gillespie County Livestock Sales Co. auction with prices steady over the past week. Top hogs $20.00 to $22.50, packers $16 to $20.25, feeders $18.40 to $19.75, stockers $28.10 to $32.00, cows and calves $163.00 to $307.50 per pair, bulls $24.75 to $26.10 per cwt, sheep $11.00 to $23.75 per cwt, goats $10.75 to $13.50 per head, nannies $14.60 to $17.00. Numerous individual consignments listed with prices per cwt or head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County Livestock Sales Co
Frank Geistweidt
Franklin Hoerster
E. H. Lochte
Houston
Erwin Petsch
E. H. Meier
M. M. Lee
Hilmar Wahrmund
E. D. Daniels
E. Tatsch
H. C. Woods
Ranchers Testify to Benefits of Conservation Ranching
A. M. Rode in Gillespie County reports large portions of his ranch in good condition while neighbor Henry Welge has pastures nearing that level. J. J. Thomas shows signs of proper management in eastern Kerr County. Arthur Blaschke in Kendall County notes successful conservation practices on a small ranch and Adam Wilson’s Kerr County land displays lush grasses. Many other district ranchers support economical conservation ranching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Rode
Gillespie County Soil Conservation District
Henry Welge
J. J. Thomas
Arthur Blaschke
Kendall County
Miss Korea 1951 Causes Communications Trouble in Korea
A wartime note describes Miss Korea 1951 as the sole female with the 5th Cavalry Regiment in Korea causing communication issues. Pvt. Norman Bates, a lineman, joked to the mess sergeant about steak while mentioning Miss Korea’s availability. The humorous remark likens Miss Korea to a cow that eats grass then consumes telephone wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
5Th Cavalry
Korea
Norman Bates
Kilman Studio Ad Offers Prompt Photo Finishing
Expert prompt service at reasonable prices with satisfaction guaranteed. Kilman Studio located at 105 Adams. Phone 212-...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilman_ Studio
Adams
Curbing At Low Price Offered By E in J Klein
Notice announces curb construction work at 75 cents per running foot with all material furnished. Calls to 5302 for concrete work. Location listed as E in J Klein Rt. 3 Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Klein
Rt. 3
Fredericksburg
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Elmo Baeth
Furness’ Interiors
T. E. Furness
Kerrville, Texas
Soa Rane
Alton Moellering
FFA
Harvey Moellering
Gillespie County
Alton
Rotary Club
Joe Tatum
Leslie R. Hereford, Jr
Kerrville, Bexas
National Safety Council
Tion
Eugene Lindig
Albert
Texas
H. Welge Lewis
P. O
Central Motor Co
Pontiac
E. Main
Wss. and
National Farm Loan Alsn of
Gillespie and
Blanco Counties
Federal Land Bank of Houston
Max O. Reinbach
Woody
Urig
Gillespie County Lumber CO
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