Soil Conservation Groups Meet for Grass ID and Deferment Plan
Members of the Dry Mormon Creek Conservation Group held a May 29 gathering at Seth Rode’s home to tour Henry Welge and Arnold Rode properties. They identified grasses and forbs, studied range conditions, heard Welge describe a deferment program, and planned a July grass judging team for the Annual Range Field Day.
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Dry Mormon Creek
Seth
Henry Welge
Arnold Rode
Lange’s Mill
Association of Hill Country Soil Conservation Districts
Seth Rode
Martin Rode
Emil Mund
Hugo Sattler
Charles Barnes
Leslie Hereford
The
Soil Conservation Service
Bruno Fritz
K. L. Chism
Edward Schlaudt
Edwin Weirich
Alfred Crenwelge
Theo, Sultemeier
Karl Fritz
Sheep Sales Dominate Gillespie County Auction
The Gillespie County Auction Company report shows strong sheep demand with ewes and lambs selling up to $31.75 a pair and $27.50 per head. Cattle and goats also sold well, with stocker calves reaching $36.50 and hogs topping around $20.50 in the 180 to 280 pound class. Multiple buyers and sellers across Mason Fredericksburg Harper and Willow City posted notable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County Auction Company
R. C. Starks
Ed Leeler
Crabapple
J. L. Bierschwab
Harper
Hiram Hodges
Fredericksburg
J.M Burnham
Jerome Jenschke
Stonewall
Otto Lindig
Emil Henke
Mason
A. J. Kroll
Eugene Reed
W. R. White
Lawrence Hartmann
Marlin Althaus
Willow City
Washington Letter praises contact with Congress and preparedness
A Petroleum Engineer from Brownwood endorses closer contact with Congressmen and urges action on universal military training. A Coleman farmer supports the project and urges continuing independent judgment to preserve American life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood
Coleman
Statue of Liberty Presented on Independence Centennial
The Statue of Liberty was presented to the American people by the French government on the nation’s hundredth anniversary of independence.
Farm Your Land As God Intended
Practical farming advice urges Christian farmers to study soil types climate and location. Recognize soil variation and use modern methods suited to each field rather than forcing one method on all plots. Align farming with God created differences to feed the world effectively.
World’s highest waterfall Tuegla tops 2810 feet
Tuegla, located in Natal within the Union of South Africa, is described as the world’s highest waterfall with a total height of 2810 feet.
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Tuegla
Natal
Union of South Africa
Sheep Numbers Decline in Texas in 1950
The 1950 Texas sheep and goat populations remained near historical ratios but total sheep fell about 2.8 million below the 1939-48 ten year average due to poor range conditions and other factors. Growth later in the year followed strong markets and grazing on small grain pastures. Extension work led by J A Gray reported improvements in Delaine Merino size and vitality.
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College Station
Texas
A & M College Extension Service
J. A. Gray
Cooperative Extension Service
Sears Roebuck Foundation
Women's Auxiliary
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association
Veterans Classes Visit Stockyards in San Antonio
The combined Harper classes of Gillespie County Vocational School, about 30 students, toured the Union Stockyards in San Antonio Tuesday with instructors W. J. Poynor and Jack C. Groff of Harper. They visited the stockyards Central Terminal Livestock Market and a nearby packing plant.
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Harper
Gillespie County Vocational School
Union
San Antonio
W. J. Poynor
Jack C. Groff
Union Stock Yards
Central Terminal
District 11 judging tour participants named in Gillespie County
In Gillespie County on Saturday the 4-11 District 11 judging tour was conducted by county agents and specialists. Seated from left were District 11 Agent R. S. Miller, Gillespie Agent C. A. Stone, Roy Snyder Meat Specialist of Texas A and M, Clint Hardin, and A. L. Smith Meat Specialist of Texas A and M. Standing are Ed Hyman Mason County Agent, Clinton Langfor Sutton County Agent, L. Garertt Real County Agent, Dale Freyburger Atascosa County Agent, and C. B. Gaston Medina County Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
R. S
Dick” Miler
Gillespie
C. A. Stone
Roy Snyder
Texas A & M
Clint Hardin
A. L. Smith
Ed. Hyman
Mason County
Clinton Langfor
Sutton County
L. Garertt
Real County
Dale Freyburger
Atascosa County
C. B. Gaston
Medina County
Correct Use of Range Land Boosts Yields via Rest and Balance
Range managers learn to protect soil and maximize forage by careful use. A rule of thumb is to use half and leave half after ranges recover to good or excellent condition. Examples from Pedernales Kendall districts show heavier weights and more wool with proper stocking, while overuse reduces future forage and livestock output.
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Rob Crider
Round Mountain
Pedernales
Arthur Blaschke
Kendal
FHA Conducts Garden Tour in Petersburg Area
Mrs. Maude L. Hooten led Gillespie County women on a garden tour in Petersburg on May 28 1951 aided by James E. Burleson and Lee E. Swan. The tour visited several local farms and Harper residents. The Farmers Home Administration urges families to produce and preserve more home grown food aiming for 100 quarts of fruit and vegetables per family and one hog per family or beef equivalent.
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Maude L. Hooten
FHA
Belton
Texas
Gillespie County
Petersburg
Hooten
James E. Burleson
Lee E. Swan
Robert J. Fritz
Bruno Arlitt
Milton O. Kramer
Farmers Home Administration
Central Motor Co. Repair Service Promises Quality Work
Our shop has the necessary equipment and the experienced men who can do a first class job of repairing on any model or make car. Call on us today All work guaranteed. Central Motor Co.
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Central Motor CA
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Rbias
Soil Conservation News
K. T. R. Penick
Grapetown
Mr. Penick
Live Oak Conservation Group
Washington
H. Welge Lewis
P. O
Ceran
Fied
Hill Country
Standard Ranch
Fem VO
Woodrow Hoffmann
Johnson City, Texas
Lochte Storage & Commission Co
Bandera
Dr. Lear
Dr. LeGear
Keidel
Freder
Duns
James River Ranch
Mason Auction Ring
Mason, Texas
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