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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1951
Page
5
Hog farmers test self feeding brood sows to reduce labor. Four parts grain to one part supplement forms a daily ration of four to six pounds per sow. Chopped roughage is mixed to limit intake and reduce waste, with higher costs for chopping and mixing.
Capitol district notes predict substantial turnover in both chambers after first primaries. In the House 54 newcomers likely. Senate at least seven freshmen. Runoffs may raise House turnover to 65 and Senate to 11. Three Senate winners defeated incumbents. several runoffs ongoing.
In its 15th year the Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation treats poliomyelitis and other neuro muscular disorders such as Cerebral Palsy Multiple Sclerosis Muscular Dystrophy Arthritis and related conditions within bed capacity. Texas children under 21 receive care regardless of funds while adults may have limited welfare support. Prospective patients should request an application blank from the registrar in Bozales and have their physician refer them for evaluation to determine eligibility.
U S Senator Daniel touts a statewide water and soil conservation program and drought relief loans for farmers and ranchers as he leads in the first Texas governor runoff. He vows to mobilize state government to aid farmers and reverse the drought crisis.
Mrs. Floyd Bierschwale visited her father J. C. Mangold for several days last week. Mr and Mrs Fred Bierschwale Jr and daughters from Big Springs attended the wedding of Valdean Bierschwale to Alvin Lange on Tuesday morning.
Visitors arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Lang in San Antonio to meet with Nora Lang and her daughters during a social call.
Mr and Mrs Delavan celebrated a golden anniversary with attendees including Mr and Mrs J M Stevens Mrs Ruben Bode Mrs Creighton Stevens and Mrs Faye Walker of San Antonio and Victor Marg and children spending Sunday with the Floucher family in Odessa.
Community leaders and former 4-H members are invited to be nominated for the National 4-H Alumni Recognition Program. County winners receive certificates, state winners burnished plaques, and eight individuals visit the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago. Nominations are due via county Extension offices.
The document requests the nominee full name including maiden name if married, current address, occupation, years as a 4 H member, county, and submission information including state address and date. It structures data for a candidate record submitted by an individual compiling background details.
The Upper Llanos Soil Conservation District warns that a three inch crust blocks rainfall on crop land. It blames organic matter depletion and urges leaving crop residues on the surface, growing legumes, and saving part of each harvest to feed soil life and aid moisture transfer for future yields.
Bill Wright signed a cooperative agreement with the Upper Llanes Conservation District as Soil Conservation Service technicians reviewed the Bear Creek ranch Wright helped develop a basic conservation plan. Clay Holand notes light showers greened pasture and promising fall forage. Roy Nelson reports a two acre stand of blue panic grass survived the dry summer.
Mrs. Willie Collins and Mrs. Walton Whitworth visit Rocksprings to see Henry Bierschwale who is improving and home. Several families travel for visits, shopping, and church events including the Ellebracht Parker wedding in Kerrville.
Five Gillespie County residents depart Friday August 10 for induction into the Armed Forces. Named in the Local Board No. 50 release are Frederick James Braeutigam Reuben Milton Heinemann Albert Charles East Calvin Kuhlmann and Kermit Gilbert Heinemann.
This spring a land owner plans to convert part of cultivated ground to permanent grass. Nelson and partners expect brush removal and grazing management to foster grass cover that improves rainfall capture and underground water recharge. Soil Conservation Service technicians Marvin Daniel John Reed Tom Shirl and Calvin Fuchs visited the Upper Llano District to study soil range and engineering problems and help craft better local conservation plans with landowners.
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