Conservation terraces and diversions ease erosion across Gillespie area
Local landowners including Jo Tannes Frank Basse and Andrew Lindig cooperate to build diversion terraces crossing Tanner and Basse fields draining into Williamson Creek. The projects protect roads, fields and erosion hotspots, with Dan Kennedy and Victor Wendel expanding terraces nearby. Other farmers like Alfred Crenwelge Felix Herber Bernard Stehling and district officials push additional terraced fields and grassed waterways to promote soil conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Tannes
Frank Basse
Andrew Lindig
Tannler
Basse
Williamson Creek
Lindig
Tanner
Dan Kennedy
Harper
Kennedy
Victor Wendel
Wen
Del
Wendel
Gillespie County Soil Conservation District
Alfred “Shorty
Crenwelge
Fredericksburg
Mason Highway
Madrid
Felix Herber
Willow City
Herber
Governor and Mrs Price Daniel host barbecue with Lady Bird Johnson
Gov. Price Daniel and his wife share a barbecue plate lunch with honored guest Lady Bird Johnson at Blanco last week. Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson stands at their table as photographers and friends cluster nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanco
Gov
Mrs Price Daniel
Sion
Lyndon B. Johnson
Mrs. Johnson
Lady Bird
It’s the Law in Teexas U S Supreme Court Tops Nation’s Court System
The Supreme Court sits in Washington D C with Chief Justice Earl Warren and eight associate justices. The Court begins its term in October and ends in June, hearing oral arguments two weeks at a time and issuing decisions after review. The column, prepared by the State Bar of Texas, informs readers rather than advises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the
U.S
Washington, D. C
Capitol
Earl Warren
Hugo L. Black
Felix Frankfurter
William O. Douglas
Tom C. Clark
John M. Harlan
William J. Brenan, Jr
Charles Evans Whittaker
Potter Stewart
State Bar of Texas
Outdoor licenses in Texas promote hunting and fishing
The article urges readers to renew hunting and fishing licenses by Aug 31 and notes combined costs of 5.30. It argues licenses fund wildlife management salaries and support conservation efforts, while discussing potential stricter licensing to reduce accidents and improve safety among shooters. It references Ernest Swift and calls for responsible, skilled sportsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Game and Fish Commission
Ernest Swift
Conservation News
National Wildlife Federation
Swifts
Mediace
Swift
LBJ Addresses Blanco Rally At Texas Park
A large crowd gathered at Blanco State Park for an old time barbecue supper and political rally honoring Senator Lyndon Baines Johnson as Democratic Vice Presidential nominee. Johnson spoke on national and foreign policy, defense, and domestic goals amid a party turnout including Governor Price Daniel and Senator Ralph Yarborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanco State Park
Johnson
Laredo
Sen
Lyndon Johnson
Democrae
Lyndon B. Johnson
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
LBJ
Price Daniel
Ralph Yarborough
Florida
Fidel Castro
Japan
Italy
Tibet
Turkey
Bookmobile Stops In Area This Week
The Bookmobile schedule lists Thursday August 18 stops at Luckenbach Engel's Store Lindendale Community Center Stonewall Weinheimer's Store Albert Maenius Store and Saturday August 20 stops at Morris Ranch Store and Fredericksburg Library. Local social notes record visits among families in Fredericksburg Menard Harper Camp Capers and Llano with relatives and guests from Stephenville San Antonio Jacksonville Junction Boerne and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luckenbach Engel’s
Lindendale Community Center
Stonewall Weinheimer's
Albert Maenius
Morris Ranch
Fredericksburg
Worth Howe
Worth Jr
Leasa
Biggest and Smoothest Celebration in Blanco County
Johnson said the occasion was the biggest and smoothest celebration ever held in Blanco County with nationwide coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Blanco County
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Olivia
Temple Duderstadt
Raymond Spaeth
Bernard Stehling
Doss
Cherry Mt
Stehling
Lehne Lumber & Hardware
Robert Lohne
The
Senet
Humble Products
Auto Parts
Gates
Harper, Texas
Zenith Radio & Television Sales & Service
Westinghouse Appliances
Auddry
Mobil Gas
Mobil Oil
Floy Bode Company
Dial
Teexas
U. S. Supreme Court
Texas
Edwin Klein
Mrs
Envin Rech
Otto Wienecke Jr
Stephenville
Jerome Gold
Little Dughter
San Antonio
William McBee
Boerne
Hugo Klein
Orval Harvey
Otto Wienecke
Theo Oehler
Thei
B.D. Hood
Jacksonville
Herbie Oehler
Here
Rollie Rothmann
Lester Land
Junction
T. d. Oehler
Mie
W. R. Massey
Clayton Massey
Herbert Ottos
al Muellers
W. W. Masseys
Llano
Brad
Pamala Massey
Ligno
Christian Klein
Klein’s Hall
Harper Road
Spring Creek
the Klein’s
Pat’s Pavilion
Music By
Herby Shozel and the
Longhorn Playboys
Everybody Welcome
J. J. Patranella
Klaerner’s Park
Ludwig & the Boys
Angora
Rambouillet
W. H. McNutt
U.S. Highway
Kerrville — McNutt Ranch
Foundation
Hanes
Dickie
Avondale
Levi's
Oxfords
Stehling Bros
Men & Boys
Dial WY
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