Sagebiel lauds legumes for soil health and profits
Desmond Sagebiel of the Eckert Conservation Group asserts Hubar Clover rotations boost organic matter and moisture retention, improving crops on land once in legumes. He notes nitrogen fixing helps districts with low soil nitrogen and supports ongoing grass plot observations across five district sub divisions. Tours of conservation groups will be arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desmond Sagebiel
Eckert Conservation Group
Sagebiel
Arrang
Conservation Groups Plan Deferred Range Plots In Texas
August Baethge of the Southwest Doss Conservation Group and others announce deferment on part of range land to frost to allow seedling grasses to establish roots. Older plants regain vigor for a seed crop. J J Thomas, Ernest Hodges, Lyndon Johnson seed old fields to grass to increase grazing on low production cultivated land. Have you read the Classifieds?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Baethge
Southwest
Doss Conservation Group
Max Beckmann
Southwest Harper Conservation Group
Andrew Jenschke
Meusebach Creek
Harold Kneese
Marshall Springs
Ernest Hodges
Stonewall Conservation Group
Willie Rothe
Cherry Springs
Elgin Mund
Pilot Knob
J. J. Thomas
Albert Conservation Group
Lyndon Johnson
Strong prices at Gillespie County Livestock Sale auction
Prices held strong across cattle hogs and sheep with record bidding. Stocker calves topped $35 per hundred while stocker cows reached $200 and cows plus calves hit $312.50 per pair. Bulls rose to $385, hogs to $20, lambs to $21.30 per hundred, and ewes to $15 head. Representative buyers from multiple towns purchased cattle sheep and goats in mixed lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County Livestock Sales Company
Gilbert Schmidt
Mason
J. RR. Bierschwale
Harper
G. F. Rothmann
Loyal Valley
Alvin Triesch
Blaney
Naylor
Center Point
A. Kramer
Fredericksburg
Werner Eckert
R. Riddell
Burnet
O. Lux
Kendalia
Alfred Lux
Elmer Huffman
Stonewall
Carl Mazinke
Bill Stribling
Llano
E. McWilliams
Menard
H. Burleson
Johnson City
E. M. Appleton
Blanco
Timely Tips for Freezing Fish and Shellfish
Advice on freezing fish quickly after catch, including chilling, dressing, cutting large fish, and packaging in cellophane or waxed cartons. Instructions cover washing oysters and clams, packing in salt water, using enameled cans, sealing, labeling, freezing immediately, and methods for shrimp to prevent drying.
Jordan Named Member in Hereford Association
Kansas City Mo Fredericksburg Texas observer reports Harry Jordan of Fredericksburg Texas was named to membership in the American Hereford Association, the world’s largest purebred registry headquartered in Kansas City Missouri. The April roster adds 206 Hereford breeders, lifting total membership to a record 20,670. The association serves breeders nationwide with about 40,000 active accounts. Last year the group set a new world record with 506,061 purebred calves registered, up 79,090 from the prior year, and Hereford registrations surpassed those of other major beef breeds combined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Harry Jordan
Fredericksburg
Texas
American Hereford Association
Hereford Association
Music soothes bank customers and staff at First National
Patrons of the First National Bank find that soft music helps when asking for loans or renting safety deposit boxes. The gentle tunes purportedly keep customers happy and aid employees in working efficiently, as romance supposedly reaches the banking world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Warn on screw worms for livestock producers
Livestock producers are alerted to watch for screw worms as weather favors their spread. When detected, infected animals should be treated with EQ-335.
Harper Lions Wool and Mohair Show May 31
The Harper Lions Club hosts its annual wool and mohair show on May 31 with the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Auxiliary organizing many exhibits from Hill Country towns. Mrs. Emil F. Wahrmund chairs the committee merging Fredericksburg and Comfort into a unit for a nursery themed display of baby apparel and needs. Interested exhibitors should contact Mrs. Wahrmund, Mrs. Dan Hoerster, or Mrs. Hondo Crouch to arrange loans or displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Lions Club
Texas Sheep and
Hill Country
Emil F. Wahrmund
Fredericksburg
Comfort
Emil T. Wahrmund
Dan Hoerster
Hondo” Crouch
Hunters Asked to Help Name Dates for Seasons
The Texas Game and Fish Commission will seek sportsmen input to set 1952 migratory bird opening dates for waterfowl and mourning doves. The poll mirrors 1951 for dove hunting and will guide federal and state decisions on season length and bag limits. Responses should include clear addresses, with South and North Texas emphasis, directed to Sportsmen's Pool in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas Game and Fish Commission
Texas
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Game and Fish
South
North
Sportsmen's Pool, Game and Fish Commission
Be Safe Not Sorry Moths Damage Woolens Annually
Winter garments face millions in damage from moths each year. Send winter suits coats dresses and other fabrics to our shop for thorough dry cleaning and steam pressing. Moth packed service available if you wish.
Blanco County Hereford Tour Set June 7 and 8
The Blanco County Hereford Breeders Association will conduct its annual ranch tour Saturday and Sunday June 7 and 8. Stops include Gillespie County sites Otto Schumann ranch Albert Simon Burg Lazy S Ranch Stonewall Herman Weinheimer and Son Ranch. The tour begins at Johnson City Courthouse Square with morning visits and a Sunday route ending at the Fair Oaks Ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanco County
Hereford Breeders’ Association
O. L. Patterson
Gillespie County
Otto Schumann
Albert
Simon Burg
Herman Weinheimer and Son
Stonewall
Courthouse Square
Johnson City
Stanton
City Square
Blanco
Blanco Hereford Farm
Buchanan
Studer Ranch
Loma Ranch
Fair Oaks Ranch
Doss School Honor Roll Announced for Six Weeks
Doss School lists students on the honor roll for the last six weeks and grants passes to the Palace Theatre. Named are Stanley Sauer, Lennah Jo Badee, Jean Kuhlmann, Eileen Sauer, Ronald Friedrich, Shirley Kasper, Janelle Neffendorf, Clifford Spaeth, Berta Ann Welge, Freda Neffendorf, Elaine Rode, Anthony Sauer, Karen Geistweidt, Leatrice Feuge, Gordon Sauer and Michael Holm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doss
Palace Theatre
Stanley Sauer
Lennah Jo Baethee
Jean Kuhlmann
Eileen Sauer
Ronald Friedrich
Shirley Kasper
Janelle Neffendorf
Clifford Spaeth
Berta Ann Welge
Frieda Neffendorf
Elaine Rode
Anthony Sauer
Karen Geistweidt
Leatrice Feuge
Gordon Sauer
Michael Holm
Rural progress contest honors Uhland community again
For the fifth straight year Uhland on the Caldwell Hays county line wins a rural progress contest award. Residents say continual improvements strain the local economy as they struggle to find new projects after years of progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uhland
Caldwell-Hays Co. Line
Rode Takes Sheep to Fort Worth Market
Sam Rode of Doss delivered a portion of his sheep to the Fort Worth market on Tuesday of last week. Mostly clipped lambs sold for 20.50 per head through the Texas Livestock Marketing Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Doss
Fort Worth
Texas Livestock Marketing Ass’n
Also Mentioned on This Page
BUA Soil Conservation
Friedrich
Fairbanks Morris
Omar Cash Register
R. C. Allen Electric
Junction Highway
Kerrville, Texas
P. O. Box
Texaco
Texaco Roll
VE Aa Pt
Steinumber Company
Nolan County
M. B. Templeton
Toby Thomas
Rodney Hallman
Garland Marth
Pronk
Cleckler
Hallman
Jordan
Hereford
Harper Lions
Rode
Ft, Worth Market
Crosley
Norge
Fedelco Electric
Thor
McCulloch
Roy Henke
Morris Ranch
Hill Country Implement Company
E. Main Street
Fredericksburg, Texas
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