Soil Conservation Group Reviews District Program Plans
Rocky Hill area farmers and ranchers met at the schoolhouse on February 26 to hear M A Daniel explain how the Gillespie County Soil Conservation District program operates. The group discussed hard pans water intake organic matter proper fertilizers and soil condition and planned a future field tour. Members signed initial conservation plans and several farmers reported seeding legumes and early-resume growth after rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Hill
Gillespie County Soil Conservation District
M. A. Daniel
Soil Conservation Service
Harvey Moellering
Killlmar Weinheimer Sr
Hilmar Weinheimer Jr
Louis Schmidizewsky
Milton Hansen
Isidore Stehung
Ekawara Stehing
Edwin Kraus
C. VD. Jordan
Kvon Strieglier
Louis Stehiing
Petersburg Conservation Group
Petersburg Schooihouse
Alois Jung
L. C. Jung
Leonard Lott
Milton Kramer
Robert Fritz
Jacob Fritz
Milton Grona
Alfons Stehling
Benno Arlitt
W. A. Morse
T. W. Neal
The
Cattle Prices Hold Up at Gillespie County Auction
Gillespie County Livestock Sales reports strong demand across cattle types. Stocker calves brought 30 to 55 dollars per hundred, cows with calves up to 320 per pair, and slaughter cattle selling 19 to 31 dollars for canners and yearlings. Hog demand remains solid with tops near 14 to 17 dollars and sheep and goats showing gains as rains boost pasture. Notable sales include cow with calf at 320 and bull calves at 33.50 per hundred.
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Gillespie County Livestock Sales Company
A. F. Buie
Liano
A. Dittmar
Fredericksburg
Caleb Hoerster
Mason
Reuben Evers
Doss
V. Klinksick
A. L. Baethge
Roofing savings ad from Gillespie County Lumber Co.
An after hours appointment offer from the call rode insurance service mentions savings on roofing if you buy now. The classified page advertises Gilles pie County Lumber Co and Lorenz F. Bading with contact under phone 622.
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Woody
Gillespie County Lumber Co
Lorenz F. Bading
Crabapple 4-H Girls Meet Home Demonstration Agent
The Crabapple 4-H Club girls met with Miss Lucille Conrads Gillespie County Home Demonstration Agent on Monday March 3 with Jewell Welgehausen presiding. Gladys Feller served as secretary. They discussed daily food needs and watched Miss Conrads prepare an interesting salad. A program committee will be appointed by the president for the next meeting on April 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Conrads
Gillespie County
Jewell Welgehausen
Gladys Feller
Miss Conrads
Miss America Pageant Origin in Atlantic City 1920
Classified ad notes roofing savings with 21 2 inch corrugation metal sheets from Woody and mentions Gillespie County Lumber Co with phone 51. 27(25.
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Atlantic City
Woody
Gillespie County Lumber Co
National 4 H Club Week Observed Across Texas and Nation
Texas and the nation observe National 4 H Club Week March 19 with Governor Shivers highlighting Texas 116 979 members. Texas 4 H leaders review goals from loyal citizenship through 4 H to international youth exchange and community service featuring demonstrations exhibits and lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Allan Shivers
Texas
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas 4-H
Truman
Quality in Baby Chicks Drives Profit Through Efficiency
High quality chicks yield lower mortality feed efficiency rapid growth and uniform size. Initial cost is higher but profits are typically greater due to better performance across the flock.
Absolute zero concept marks −459.6 F in Fahrenheit scale
The phrase notes that absolute zero is defined as 459.6 degrees below freezing on the Fahrenheit scale. It references the lower limit of thermodynamic temperature and the conceptual threshold for particle motion.
Natural Grass Response to Soil and Grazing Conditions
The article explains how grazing pressure and soil changes drive grass composition in ranges. It notes Lindheimer Muhly flourishes in wet periods with higher alkali while dry periods favor blue stem and Indian grass, which can push out muhly. Planting seed and disease control are advised for 1952 seed stands. The mention of the first Nobel Prize in 1901 adds a contextual aside.
Local Lumber Pioneer Lorenz Bading Hosts Community Service
Lorenz F Bading launched Gillespie County Lumber Company at 816 W Main in 1949 and has aided hundreds in planning rebuilding and construction. A New Braunfels native he worked at Richards Krieger Lumber before settling here and leads a large local team including Clinton Priess and Wooty Durst. He supports DuPont paints Johns Manville products and FHA Title I loans while active in Rotary Cham ber of Commerce Merchants Association and Holy Ghost Lutheran Church.
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Gillespie County Lumber Company
W. Main
Lorenz J. Bading
Mr Bading
New Braunfels
Richards & Krieger Lumber Company
New Braunie
Bading
DuPont Paints
Johns Manville Rooting
Clinton Priess
Wooty Durst
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Soil Conservation News
Edmund Meven
Spring Creek
Eawin Preitter
Grape Creek Conservation Group
Gillespie
Knopp & Metzger
South Heights
Farmer's Grain
Lange Red & White
Crenwelge Food Market
Wille’s Ize Box
Quality Cash Grocery
J. H. Hoots
Llano Street
Comfort Hatchery
Comfort
H. Welge Lewis
P. O
James L. Hensel Sell
Fredericksburg, Texas
Moritz, Farm Equipment CO
Grunow
Norge
Fedelco Electric
Thor
Kenmore Table Top
MD” Mera Lee
Hi. C. Meurer
Goodyear Service Store
Goodyear
Paul E. Usener
Gilbert Kunz
UK Automotive
Bear Safety Service
Werner Schnappauf
Werner
Auto Electric
Sear Mountain Road
Milam
Steel
Faith Beauty Shop
Earl McBride
Leola Fuhrmann
Louise Jenings
Complete Beauty Service
Merie Norman Cosmetics
F.g.bailey
Ethel B. Bailey
N. Liano
C. Langerhans, R. Langerhans
Langerhans Florists and Nursery
S. Eli
Ben Roos
Mansfield
S. Adams
Bob Schneider
Tom Chatwell
Armo Mills
Armo Feeds
Dr. LeGear Poultry
Lorenzo
MR. Lorenz F. Bading
M. O. Reinbach Secy-Treas
E. Durst
National Farm Loan Association OF
Federal Land Bank
Blanco
Gillespie Counties
A. Behrends
Mrs. Behrens
Radio and Television Sales and Service
Mallcrafter
Radio & T. V
Apex Washers Universals
Motorola Electrical Contracting
E. Main
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