25 Apr 1969
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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1969
Page
1
A historical report notes rancher Jacoby near Stonewall planning coastal dye plantings amid drought conditions. George Vogel discusses farming near the Tetons, high moisture reliance, and limited hay yields due to an extremely dry spring and summer.
Elroy Schnelle at Handy Stop on the old San Antonio road reports 6.59 inches for January versus 0.19 a year ago. Edmund Koennecke at Rhein gold records 7.19 inches official rainfall for January and 27.85 inches for 1967, with first months total at 9.36 inches. The note also reflects soil conservation tips and the chance of a good year ahead if moisture continues, referencing past six months totals and January rainfall at 7.0 inches. A trivia item explains how Albert Texas got its name from a moved post office and Albert Luckenbach store origins nearby.
The Harper FFA boys and FHA boys and girls left early Saturday by bus for the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo accompanied by their sponsors.
Harper residents report a flurry of visits from Kerrville Ingram Fredericksburg and Austin with numerous relatives attending gatherings and weekend returns. Weather outlook warns of mist and rain with possible ice in the Hill Country and six weeks of bad weather after the groundhog shadow.
Walter Markwordt trapping at the Alfred Kirchoff ranch reports catching a mother bobcat and a kitten bobcat along with several coons and foxes. Kirchoff complains of stock losses while Marvin Honig also reports lost young goats. Authorities urge control before kidding and lambing season.
City of Fredericksburg and SCS technicians proceed with a comprehensive soil survey of the city area. The project, aided by Gillespie County Technical Action Panel, will include resistivity readings for metal corrosion and soil characteristics to aid utilities housing and development plans.
State Representative Gerhardt Schulle Jr attended the organizational meeting of the interim committee on importation and grading of eggs in Austin. Reneau of Seguin spoke on importation problems. the panel includes Bill Rapp Dramberger Finnell Pickett and Schulle. The next meeting is set for Gonzales March 19 at 10 am in the City Municipal Building.
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