Fall Fabric Care and the Gillespie County Homemaker Contest
Guidance on stain removal for washable garments outlines cold soaking, detergent treatment, and appropriate temperature care while warning against harsh methods. The article also announces the Second Annual Gillespie County Outstanding Homemaker Contest with empower residents invited to nominate via the County Home Demonstration Agent’s office, with eligibility requirements and prior year highlights.
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Gillespie County
Louis Loth
St. Ann’s Society
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Texas Beef Production Up and Egg Output Mixed
Texas agriculture data shows the Beef Factory of Texas adding almost 275000 head in the first half. Beef cows total 5725000 as of July 1, with total cows at 6080000. Blacklands host the most cows. Egg production in July rose three percent from last year to 222 million. A nine percent decline in cattle and calves sold at Texas auction markets is reported, while hog and sheep sales also fell. The screwworm eradiation effort advances with a US Mexico agreement to build a sterile fly factory at Tehuantepec and a Mission facility to wipe out the pest in Mexico.
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Texas
John C. White
Texas Department of Agriculture
Blacklands
East Texas
South Central
Lion
Texas Animal Health Commission
Texas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Mexico
United States
Isthums
Tehuantepec
Mission
Fisher Spotlight Highlights Rural Uplift and ROTC Interests
Congressman Oo C Fisher emphasizes agriculture and rural advancement. He recalls 4 H and FFA honors and receiving the Fred T Barwood Memorial Award in 1969 for service to the industry. Fisher notes progress on screwworm eradication with plans to prevent future outbreaks in the southwest. He cites strong seniority as benefit for Texas 21st district and recalls praise from Senator Tower.
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FFA
Fred T. Barwood
Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers Association
San Antonio
Fisher
New Braunfels
Chamber of Commerce
John Tower
Clark Fishers
U. S
Congress
Goodness Lies Not in Acts but In Inner Being
A thoughtful quotation emphasizes virtue as an inner state rather than outward deeds. It attributes the insight to Chopin, framing character over performance and urging reflection on personal integrity.
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Chopin
Caring for damaged trees after summer wind storms
County agents urge rapid pruning of damaged trees. Remove small cuts flush with trunks or limbs. apply wound dressing only for cuts over one inch. Use asphalt emulsion or commercial dressings, avoid tar or creosote. For large limbs, make under cut then complete cut to prevent bark damage. County Extension office Gillespie County Courthouse for more guidance.
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Gillespie County
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Mrs. Keyser
Bierschwab & Son
Old Harper Road
Fredericksburg, Texas
Reuben Herbert
C. B. Renick
Lena Mayer
Adolph Cornel
Texas Hill Country
Farm and Ranch Reports
Mason, Llano, Fredericksburg
FT. Worth
Harper
APF
American Plant Food Corporation
Lenna Park
Tyler
Oo. C. Fisher
Chuck
Nan
Fredericksburg Lockers Inc
County Agents News
Fredericksburg Publishing Co
Amed
Amning
Bas
Sweeney
EL. Nixon & Son Sheet Metal
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