Gillespie County urges legumes as cover crops this winter
The Gillespie County Mobilization Committee urges farmers to plant winter legumes while moisture is ample. 1952 payment rates for No 1 seed include Austrian Winter and Dixie Wonder peas 45¢ per lb, Hairy Vetch 12¢, Hubam Clover 10¢, Madrid Clover 20¢. 200 lb of 20 percent superphosphate per acre, inoculation required, no hay harvest, no grazing to harm cover, and seed must be approved in advance with a germination and purity analysis if using home grown seed. December 1 is final planting date.
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Gillespie
Gillespie County
Madrid
Arthritis Miracle Prompts Reader Letter Appeal
In a personal plea Mrs. Lela S. Wier of Jackson Mississippi describes a dramatic recovery from rheumatoid arthritis and rheumatism that left her hands deformed and ankles set. She invites readers to write for details of the relief she received at 2805 Arbor Hills Drive P D Box 3122.
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Lela S. Wier
Arbor Hills Drive
P. D. Box
Jackson 7
Mississippi
Movie Band to Play at Schmidt's Hall
Callahan Brothers MGM stars of Spring Time in Texas will perform for a dance at Schmidt's Hall on Saturday September 20 singing their Columbia recordings. Blue Letters Bill and Joe Callahan have appeared on major radio networks including the Grand Ole Opry Louisiana Hayride and KRLD Big D Jamboree in Dallas with this colorful band.
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Callahan
IT SLAW cautionary note on passing school buses and road rules
Mien pee ay iota eda explains Texas law on stopping for stopped school buses and the 10 mph passing limit. It warns against passing on the right and center-line dangers, and stresses caution, with penalties up to 200 dollars and harsher after accidents.
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Texas
Three Gillespians report for Army physicals Tuesday
Three Gillespians Harry E. Boos Jr Leo Louis Lang and Nelson W Geistweidt reported for armed forces physical exams on Tuesday September 16 in Austin Also reporting were five from Llano County three from Blanco County five from Kendall County and eleven from Kerr County The Hindu and the Jewish are the two oldest existing legal systems in the entire world.
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Armed Forces
Austin
Harry E. Boos Jr
Leo Louis Lang
Nelson W. Geistweidt
Llano County
Blanco County
Kendall County
Kerr County
Equal Number Boys and Girls In Three Classes
In three high school classes freshmen sophomores and juniors the numbers of boys and girls are equal. Total FHS enrollment is 332 up 33 from last year while seniors 74 juniors 86 sophomores 82 and freshmen 90. A welcome to new students and a note on Jerry Marchbanks who transferred from Pittsburg California to Trieste Italy.
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Ripley's
FHS
Jerry Marchbanks
Pittsburg
California
Trieste
Italy
Senior Class Parents Meet With Faculty at FHS
Senior class parents meet in the old gym on Tuesday September 16 from 6:30 to 7:00 PM to meet high school teachers and get acquainted. Activities are limited as students settle in. Readers are urged to watch the column for upcoming events and announcements. Welcome back to another year of study and good luck.
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FHS
Flood Devastates Rural Roads Across Gillespie County
Heavy rains flood Cole Creek region washing out roads and splitting ranch access. The K and L Ranch and Ferrel Smith ranch lose all road access, with a wide creek bed replacing former crossings. Kent turkey hatchery suffers 700 breeding turkeys lost. Willis Lee reports 17.20 inches of rain, the heaviest yet for Gillespie County. Reverend Bracher, Mrs Bracher, Miss Bracher, and Flora Nelson visit from nearby cities.
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Penick Land
A. F. Buie
Walter Kolmeier
Henry Lochte
Clint Hardin
Heino Crenwelge
Bell Mountain
Cedar Mountain
Cole Creek
Hardin Road
Ferrel Smith
Davis
Govere
Kenturkey Hatchery
Kent
Sandy
Kurt Eckhardt Ranch
Presslers Ranch
Victor Stahl Ranch
Udo Henke
Willow City
Willis Lee
Eckert
Willis
Gillespie County
FFA Chapter Two Teams Win Judging Honors
Fredericksburg FFA members earned two top places at the state judging contest at A and M College winning meat and livestock judging teams. They will compete October 14 in Kansas City for nationals. Funds were not provided by donors this year so the chapter offers clock radio and Westinghouse iron as prizes at 50 cents each or three for a dollar to raise travel money. Team members include Henry Frantzen Kermit Wahrmund Clayton Behrends Harvey Ellebracht Alton Moellering and A C East.
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FFA
A & M College
Kansas City
Houston
Dallas
Chicago
Westinghouse
Fredericksburg
Henry Frantzen
Kermit Wahrmund
Clayton Behrends
Harvey Ellebracht
Alton Moellering
A. C. East
Pep Squad Girls Receive Sparkling New Uniforms
Ninety girls celebrated new pep squad uniforms arriving in a change for this region. Skirts are white cotton twill ten gores worn above the knee with red military jackets featuring white braid on sleeves collar and shoulders. White boots complete the look and a stand-up collar updates the blouses. A football player in class notes said the cheerleaders boost yell energy and even skirts might help. The response is positive from the group.
Talk About The Weather Talk About The Weather
Rainy misadventures at Morris Ranch school unfold as students and staff cope with floods and soggy classrooms. Mr Klett and others try to move a stuck bus while Hayden and Charles fetch a truck to resume transport. Pupils endure wet conditions, study hall, and a gloomy mood amid reminders that rain interrupts football plans.
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Mr. Klett
Morris Ranch
Charles Feller
Hayden Grona
Temple Klett
Hayden
Charles
Wuest Family Guests Visit City Over Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Wuest and family of Senora Texas spent the weekend in this city as guests of Mrs. Rubin Bernhard and Mr. and Mrs. Clemens Wuest.
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Oliver Wuest
Senora, Texas
Rubin Bernhard
Clemens Wuest
New FHS Band Names 1960s Officials and Chooses Baylor Day
The FHS band elected new officers for the school year including President David Walter and Vice president Carrol Schoenewolf. Joy Jordan becomes secretary-treasurer and Dorothy Gold is reporter with Dorothy Duderstadt as librarian. Band Council members include Harvey Tribes and Sandra Meier.
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Austin
Baylor University
Waco
David Walter
Carrol Schoenewolf
Joy Jordan
Dorothy Gold
Dorothy Duderstadt
Douglas Jung
Keith Keller
Curtis Cameron
Clayton Behrends
Harvey Treibes
Wilburn Meier
Jeanie Knoche
Sandra Meier
Carr
PTA Meeting Postponed by Heavy Rains
Fredericksburg Parent-Teachers Association postponed its first meeting due to heavy rain on Wednesday September 10. The executive committee met Monday at 2:30 PM to reset the date and plan future PTA meeting dates.
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Fredericksburg
Parent- Teachers Association
PTA
Welcome Newcomers at FHS Welcome Message
The article greets freshmen and other new students at Fredericksburg High School, noting arrivals from Fredericksburg Junior High and area schools and expressing hope they enjoy their stay as seasoned students do.
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FHS
Fredericksburg Junior High
St Marys School Auxiliary Meets Friday September 19
St Marys School Auxiliary will hold its first meeting of the new year Friday September 19 at 4 pm in the Grotto. Mrs Henry Meurer, with her newly elected board, will preside at the meeting. A summary of the summer's activities preceded the session.
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St. Mary's School
Henry Meurer
Unclear excerpt on events and terms from Chicago to New York
The fragment mentions room mothers being listed and advised attendance for all members. It notes a benevolent bump on heads and credits "Machine-Gun" Kelly with coining the term "Gomen." It compares air travel distance Chicago to New York to automobile by about 232 miles.
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Chicago
New York
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