Terraces and ponds featured in Gillespie County farm notes
Gillespie County soil and water district reports terrace construction on a farm near Harper by R F Innes and notes Leonard Franz expanding a pond near Luekenbach to improve stock water. An upcoming Hereford Conference in Austin features Dr Robert Long and Dr Val Brungardt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Franz
Luekenbach
Oditorum
Austin
Robert Long
University of Georgia
Athens
Val H. Brungardt
University of Wisconsin
David Schmidt Reelected TS&GRA Director in San Antonio
David Schmidt of Harper was reelected a director of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers' Association at the 52d TS&GRA convention in San Antonio. The program featured steer selection and a "New Look" demonstration led by James Grote of Granite Hills Hereford Ranch, with Llano serving as panel chair. Registered breeders, commercial cattlemen, vocational ag students, 4-H and FFA members in Texas were invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Schmidt
Harper
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers’ Associaton
San Antonio
Kansas City
James Grote
Granite Hills Hereford Ranch
Llano
FFA
Texas
Tighter Rules Foreseen for Underground Water Use
Texas ranchers at the 52nd annual Texas Water Rights Convention warned of stricter limits on underground water rights as competing users from industry and municipalities press for a share. New officers were elected, and delegates urged action in the Legislature to protect landowners. They called for drilling obedience to the Railroad Commission no-pit rule and for swift action against screwworm outbreaks. A mohair expert urged packaging and marketing improvements to keep Texas mohair competitive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz
Frank Booth
Texas Water Rights Commission
Booth
Allen Keller Co Gets U S 299 Contract Bids
The Texas Highway Department tabulated low bids for state highways and farm roads. Allen Keller Company of Fredericksburg bid 637 911 dollars for Gillespie County U S 290 surfacing. Other bids included E E Hood Sons Construction Co Inc and Acme Bridge Co for Kerr I 10 work totaling 2 720 519 dollars. Additional West Texas projects listed include Tom Green Coleman Ector Midland LAMPASSAS Val Verde Culberson Crockett and Webb counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Highway Department
Texas
Gillespie County
U. S. 290
U. S. 87
Harper Road
Allen Keller Company
Fredericksburg
Kerr
Interstate 10
Kendall County
E. E. Hood & Sons Construction Co., Inc
San Antontonio
Acme Bridge Co., Inc
Austin
West Texas
Tom Green County
Coleman
Ector
Midland
Lampassas
Val Verde
Culberson, Crockett
Webb Interstate 39
Local Family Visits Highlight Weekend Gossip
Mrs Jack Smith of Seguin spent the weekend with her mother Mrs Ida Smith. Guests included Mrs Roy Cottle and Carroll Cottle of Rock Springs for the Cottle and Casper reunion. Jacob Butler and his girlfriend from San Antonio visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Smith
Seguin
Ida Smith
Roy Cottle
Carroll Cottle
Rock Springs
Cottle
Casper
Davin Wayne Butler
San Antonio
Local families host visits and gatherings across Texas
Mr and Mrs Cleburn Fritz of Amarillo visited his parents the Fritzs as he resumes life after service separation. A Fredericksburg party at Mrs Hugo Klein’s home drew Otto and Clifford Wienecke families, Behrens and Ahrens clans, plus Shirley. Lew Moetlendorf family plans move to San Antonio, while Lloyd Wendel and Victor Wendel visited in College Station. Albert Perchard of San Antonio and daughter Carolyn stayed with Frank Krolls. Waldemar Kroll returned home from hospital. Chris Wienecke celebrated his third birthday with a barbecue hosted by Clifford Wienecke. guests included Bobby Wienecke, Steve Harvey, Otto Wienecke, Edwin Strackbein and others. San Antonio visitors Raymond Segner joined Edwin Klein’s family Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Hugo Klein
Fredericksburg
Otto Wienecke
Clifford Wienecke
Orvin Behrens
Milton Ahrens
Shirley
Lloyd Wendel
College Station
Victor Wendel
Albert Perchard
San Antonio
Carolyn
Frank Kroll
Chris
Bobby Wienecke
Babs
Mountain Home
Steve Harvey
Stephanie
James
Edwin Strackbein
Brent
Annual St Louis Day Celebration At Castroville Set for August 20
Castroville prepares for St Louis Day on Sunday August 20 at Koenig Park beside the Medina River with more than 12 000 expected. Food dominates with 10 000 lb beef barbecue and German sausage served family style, tickets 1 59 for adults 75 cents for children. The event features a big homecoming dance from 8 p m to midnight and church services in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Day
Castroville
St. Louis
Koenig Park
Medina River
Texas
Young Homemakers Bid Bid Farewell to Ressie
The Harper Charter Young Homemakers of Texas held a Coke party on July 28 at Sharlene Lultemier's lawn to honor Ressie Moellendorf as her family moves to San Antonio for her husband’s job. Ressie was active in the club and chaired Christmas program work. Members presented a gift and wished her luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Charter Young Homemakers of
Texas
Ressie Moellendorf
Sharlene Lultemier’s
Moellendorfs
San Antonio
Ressie
Bessie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gillespie County Soil & Water Conservation District News
Bernand Ons
Fernes
R. F. Innes
Hs Ranch
Hereford
Fredericksbure Credit Bureau
Ts&gra
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers’ Association
Association
Worth Durham
Sterling City
Howard Derrick
Fldorado
Gene Whitehead
Menard
Jimmie Rieck
Roosevelt
Muha
The
Railroad Commission
C. C. Kritzinger
Allen Keller Co
U. S
David Butler
Floyd Boatright
Basil Jordan
Dallas
Edwin Ahrens
Walter Parker
Wm Keen
Keen
Woom
Corkle
Junction
Mrs Keen
Jo Mo Durden
Amanda Longshore
Otto Wiltrout
Tielen
Karen
Mroo
August
Kirchoff
Eddie Klein
Kerrville
Henry Maurer
Gertrude
Olga Kottois
Glen Hopf
Cleburn Fritz
Amarillo
Bob Fritz
Cleburn
Lew Moetlendorf
Waldemar Kroll
Raymond Segner
Mr O
Dwin Klein
Pat’s Pavilion
Fredericksburg, Texas
Rix Slaughter
Western Strings
J. J. Patranella
Howard Mechler
Richard Brieden
U.S. 90
Henry Fonda
Janice Rule
Richard Egan
Peter Graves
Harry Guardino
Valley OF Mystery
Michael Caine
Alfie
Carload
Robert Vaughn
Koenig Park Hall
Paul Lang
Edwin Lang
Sgt. Lang
Viet Nam
Randolf Field
Hugh O'Brian
John Mills
Africa
Raquel Welch
John Richardson
Anna Moellendorf
Iida Warner
Martin
Llano River
Edwin Klein
Clifford Bode
Anna
Douglas Brackenridge
Trinity University
Presbyterian Church
Dave Gallaher
Brackenridge
Southwest Livestock Sales Co
Johnson City, Texas
Mike O'Connor
Roscoe Parker
Round Mountain
Hill Country Fair Association
Billy Sale
Hill Country Fair
Atre Saporiege
Wee
Adley
West
Edi
Leon Rausch
Texas Playboys
Distributors of
Robin Hood
ON CO
Fredercksburg
Dare Reserves
Federal Savings and Loan Insurarnee Corporation
United States Government
Community Savings & Loan Assh
West Main St
Brenanches
Boerne
Marble Falls
Burnet
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