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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1952

Page

11

Alfalfa cuts and soil improvements noted in PMA project

Arthur Grobe of the Knopp School Conservation Group reports a second alfalfa cutting, with forecasts of one or two more possible after moisture. The piece notes alfalfa as a soil conditioner, diversions above cultivated land, and pasture improvements. PMA aid and Riciana of the Soil Conservation Service assisted with project layout and fertilization trends.

A. Arthur Grobe Knopp School Conservation Group PMA Tech Riciana The Soil Conservation Service Bruno J. Hartmann

Sheep and Goat Auction Draws Broad Bargains in Gillespie Sale

Heavy offerings of sheep and goats sold at bargain prices as cattle and hogs held solid value. Stockers ranged $16 to $30 per hundred, cows with calves $150 to $267 per pair, and sheep and goats showed wide quality gaps with bids up to $20.25 for hogs and $7.60 per hundred for nannies.

Gillespie County Livestock Sales Company Ben Faubion Fredericksburg Werner Schmidt Walter Rusenberger Eckert Ranch Mason W. S. Schwethelm Kerrville Caleb Hoerster Elmer Bierschwab

Stonewall 4 H Club Meets in Craven Home

The Stonewall Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Howard Cravens home on Wednesday June 18. Mrs. Walter Kordzik reported on the last council meeting and Mrs. Roy Weinheimer demonstrated spot removing and moth proofing methods. The group planned a time change from 2 to 3 p m and set the next meeting for July 16 at Mrs. James Eckert home. Refreshments followed.

Stonewall Home Demonstration Club Howard Cravens Walter Kordzik Roy Weinheimer Weinheimer James Eckert

Crabapple 4-H Club Girls Meet at Leader’s Home

The Crabapple 4-H Club girls met June 19 from 3 to 5 p m at Mrs. Leroy Rabke’s home. They discussed dresses cut at the June 6 meeting with Miss Conrads and the Wilson City Club at Eckert Schoolhouse and planned completion by June 30 at the Eckert School House. Punch and cookies were served.

Leroy Rabke Miss Conrads Wilson City Club Eckert School House

Doss Home Demo Club Favors Tea Meeting

The Doss Home Demonstration Club voted to hold a tea with all clubs at the Doss schoolhouse last week. Mrs. Henry Baethge reported on the Lla no district meeting and Mrs. Alfred Baethge demonstrated clothes cleaning. The next meeting is scheduled for Sunday, July 22.

Doss Home Doss School House Henry Baethge Llano Alfred Baethge

Texas 257 communities set goals to boost family income

In 257 Texas communities last year, programs were built around goals to raise family income, improve health, expand social activities, increase farm production, and uplift farms and homes across the districts.

Texas

Cheese as versatile food for meals and desserts

The article extols cheese as a multipurpose ingredient across meals from soup to dessert. It covers nutrition, substitutions for protein, use in salads and toppings, and offers a Recipe of the Week for egg salad plus daily meal suggestions and tips on cooking eggs.

Kerr Jaycee Rodeo Set For July With Wild Bill Elliott

Kerrville Jaycees plan their Hill Country Championship Rodeo July 2 to 5 featuring Wild Bill Elliott as the star attraction. Boosters toured Fredericksburg June 21 to promote the event. The schedule includes queen coronation, a street parade, a Mid Summer Square Dance Jamboree July 3, and dances with Smiley Whitley Texans and The Texas Tomboys.

Kerrville Jaycees Wild Bill Elliott Jaycees Fredericksburg

Hollmigs Preview Christmas Toys at Houston Show

Mr and Mrs Walter Hollmig owners of the Western Auto Associate Store in Fredericksburg attended the Western Auto Supply Company merchandise show at the Shamrock Hotel in Houston. The preview featured more than 900 Christmas items including toys sporting goods wheel goods bicycles guns and gift merchandise. Hollmig one of 145 South Texas dealers said Fredericksburg would see an even larger selection this year.

Walter Hollmig Western Auto Associate Fredericksburg Western Auto Supply Company Houston Shamrock Hotel Hollmig Western Associate South Texas

Cheese varieties highlighted in United States market

Homemakers are reminded that about 400 varieties of cheese are available in the United States. Cheese is presented as a nutritious vitamin and mineral rich product.

United States

Endies Coverage Details and Timing Window

The notice outlines coverage for endies 6 and 6.1 with a payout range from £0 to £45 and a processing window of 0 to 45 minutes. It specifies eligibility criteria and applies to the specified duration for claimants.

Willow City Home Demo Club Meets

The Willow City Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Marlin Althaus’s home on June 11 with co hosts Mrs. Edgar Gold and Mrs. Franz Pressler. Twenty three members attended along with two visitors. Miss Conrads demonstrated preparing strawberries and apricots for the home freezer. She advised washing berries before hulling, adding sugar to create syrup, halving apricots with syrup, and using ascorbic acid or lemon juice to preserve color. She stressed the home freezer stores rather than acts as a locker plant. Meeting adjourned to July 9 at 2 30 at Mrs. Louis Hohmann’s home. visitors and new members welcome.

Willow City Home Demonstration Club Marlin Althaus Edgar Gold Franz Pressler Beatrice Crenwelge Kathryn Smith Conrads Miss Conrads Louis Hohmann

Squaw Creek Home Demo Club Met June 19

The Squaw Creek Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Willie Straube’s home on Thursday June 19 with all members and guests Mrs. Alma Seiter and Mrs. Edmund Klein present. A guessing contest awarded prizes to Mrs. Seiter and Mrs. Eddie Hahn. Mrs. Herman Mund spoke on the council meeting, then Mrs. Arthur Lynn Hahn demonstrated stain removal and winter garment care. Refreshments were served. next meeting is July 17 at Mrs. Pete Crenwelge’s home.

Squaw Creek Willie Straube Alma Seiter Edmund Klein Seiter Eddie Hahn Herman Mund Arthur Lynn Hahn Pete Crenwelge

FFA Judging Teams To Be Honored At State Convention

Fredericksburg FFA state champion livestock judging teams will be honored at the 24th Annual State Convention at the Baker Hotel Dallas July 16 18. Meat judging team members are Clayton Behrends Kermit Wahrmund and Henry Frantzen. Livestock judging team members are A C East Harvey Ellebracht and Alten Moellering. Over 5000 Future Farmers and teachers are expected to attend until July 18 with state president election and awards. Franklin Brant of LaGrange the 1951 52 State President will preside.

Fredericksburg FFA Baker Hotel Dallas Clayton Behrends Kermit Wahrmund Henry Frantzen A. C. East Harvey Ellebracht Alten Moellering Franklin Brant LaGrange

Take A Chance Cemetery Warns Of Drowning Dangers

Advice warns about sun exposure and swimming risks as drownings in the state rise to near traffic accidents levels. Cautionary note urges safety and awareness to prevent loss of life.

McCulloch Chainsaw Demonstration Offered

Joe boosts output with a new McCulloch for fast logging. Light weight and power promise better profits cutting cordwood posts pulp or timber. Stop by for a live demo in the next days or call to arrange an at home showing with no obligation.

Richard C Davis Promoted in Rank

Richard C Davis son in law of Mr and Mrs Walter Duecker is promoted from master sergeant to warrant officer two in the U S Air Force. He is stationed at Pine Castle Air Force Base Orlando Florida where his wife Winona Duecker and two children Richard Jr 10 and Mary 7 reside. W O Davis serves as wing inspector at the base which trains B 47 Strato jet bomber crews.

Richard C. Davis Walter Duecker U. S. Air Force Davis Pinecastle Air Force Base Orlando Florida Winona Duecker Richard Jr Mary Central Florida

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