Lower Palto Alto Conservation Group Field Tour
The Lower Palto Alto Conservation Group met at Kurt Hansen’s on May 20 for a field tour observing conservation results on farms. They saw Hairy Vetch seed harvest and soil incorporation, Kudzu drought effects, Hubam clover grazing with cattle, Alfalfa hay practices, chemical brush control, and new grass plantings. The Troy Foster ranch showcased King Ranch bluestem Birdwood and Buffel grass and a grass seed planter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palto Alto
Marvin Grona Place
Arthur Grobe Place
Harold Kneese
Troy Foster Ranch
King Ranch
Mr. Foster
Soil Conservation District notes and farm seed guidance
The document lists cooperative actions and advice: inoculated legume seed and superphosphate use for fall grazing, with seed and inoculant expected but phosphate scarce. It announces a windrower hire at 1.00 per acre plus 1.00 per day, via Willie Wehmeyer Jr. It also notes sodding dams with permanent grasses to prevent erosion and mentions range provisions for year-round supply and freezer storage.
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Soil Conservation District
Willie Wehmeyer, Jr
Farmers-Ranchers urged to plan fertilizer needs this fall
Gillespie County soil experts urge farmers and ranchers to obtain soil analyses before buying fertilizer. Lab services in College Station and Wharton offer analysis for $1 a sample, with recommendations for specific crops. Start now to avoid last minute shortages and store fertilizer on the farm for fall planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackland
Gillespie County
Soil Conservation Service
Poultry Short Course Set at Texas A&M in June
The Poultry Husbandry Department at Texas A&M College sponsors a five day Poultry Short Course from June 16 to 20. The program trains agents in chicken flock selection and pallorum testing techniques.
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The
Poultry Husbandry Department of
Texas A&m College
Timely Tips Futures in Green String Beans
Fresh string beans may be enjoyed year round if stored in the freezer while gardens produce. Choose Tender green Blue Lake Logan or Kentucky Wonder beans and scald before freezing to preserve color flavor and nutrients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huis Range
Hansen
Blue Lake
Logan
Kentucky
Post Oak Community Notes and Memorial Day Visits
The column records weekend visits and trips including Mr. and Mrs. Ewald Rech with guests, Leo Sultemeier and Kurt Rech at a class reunion, and several trips to San Antonio Fredericksburg and Johnson City. Memorial Day visitors added to the gathering as heavy rains delivered nearly four inches across the area. Farmers welcomed the rain, with many noting the beneficial soaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewald Rech
Victor Rech
Song
Austin
Leo Sultemeier
Kurt Rech
Johnson City Park
Chester Moldenhauer
San Antonio
Edwin Meier
Meier
Milton Scharnhorst
Fredericksburg
Woerner
Elgin Beyer
Bob Koennecke
Joe Novian
Johnson City
Mason Man Heads Hill Country Angus Group In Texas
M. E. Grote of Mason was named president of the Hill Country Angus Association at the annual election in Fair Park. I. N. Mitchell and C. A. Stone were named vice president and secretary treasurer. Directors from multiple counties were announced. The June 14 Field Day program includes committees, livestock judging recap, a noon barbecue with Senator Carlos Ashley, and a series of demonstrations, bull and cow displays, panels, and prize awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Angus
Hill Country Angus Association
Paul Reese
San Antonio
E. D. Combs
San Marcos
C. A. Stone
Fredericksburg
I. N. Mitchell
Smithson Valley
R. F E. Homann
Junction
M. E. Grete
Mason
G. H. Ricks
Brady
Hill Country
Angus Group
M. E. Grote
Fair Park
Grote
Henry Wellborn
Centerpoint
Wm. Cammack
Blanco
Iln
Mitchell
Comal
Bill Logan
Kendall
R. S. Hays
Kerr
Tommy Brook
McCulloch
O. H Grana
Gillespie
Bexar
Clayton Stribling
James C. Tucker
Burnet
Lampasas
Dick Hohmann
Kimble
Luther M. Watson
Travis
M. W. Kelly
Bastrop
J. R. Canning
Concho
Hays
Association
Chamber of Commerce and Fair Association
Carlos Ashley
Angus
Texas Association
Auction Sale Slowed By Muddy Roads
The Gillespie County Livestock Company report notes muddy roads limited cattle delivery to market. Stocker calves rose to 2.00 to 2.25 per hundred, common stockers 19.10 to 27, cows with calves 166 to 220 per pair, butchers 21 to 24.25 per hundred, hogs top 20.75, feeders 15.30 per hundred, ewes with lambs 15.25 per pair, nannies 5, billies 8.75 per hundred.
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Gillespie County Livestock Company
Girls 4-H District Camp Set for Ballinger June 3 4 5
Bruce Field Ballinger hosts the girls 4-H District Camp June 3 to 5 with Miss Lucille Conrads Gillespie agent organizing and serving as counselor. Only two girls plus one leader will attend. Attendees include Loretta Jenschke Kathryn Smith Mrs Troy Foster and the agent. Isle of Man residents are Manxmen.
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Bruce Field
Ballinger
Lucille Conrads
Gillespie Home
Miss Conrads
Loretta Jenschke
Kathryn Smith
Troy Foster
Sixteen Future Homemakers Enjoy Weekend Camp
Sixteen Future Homemakers of America members plus their teachers Mrs Dixie Staggard and Mrs Ad Evers Jr spent a weekend at Camp Idlewilde near Comfort. They took part in leadership training swimming baseball and tennis with crafts including leather belts nylon flowers and ribbon flowers. Transportation was provided by Mrs Alfred Rahe and Mrs H R Morgan. Marilyn Lawrence served as local president and Juny Evers was district vice president. June is Dairy Month highlighting state ADA program support and efficiency study in dairying.
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Big Future Homemakers of America
Dixie Staggard
Ad. Evers Jr
Idlewilde
Comfort
Alfred Rahe
H. R. Morgan
Marilyn Lawrence
Juny Evers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Irvin Itz
Leo Itz
Kurt Eichholtz
Emil Jentsch
Norman Olsen
Emil Lehne
Norge
Federco Electric
Thor
Adeline Tyne
Conoco
Adeline
Continental Oil Company
Post Oak
Isle of Man
Roy Henke
Morris Ranch
Texas
ALL Country Implement Company, Inc
Maine
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