Orchard cover crop tests and pasture improvements in Gillespie County
District cooperators report on a five acre peach orchard trial using land-vetch as a cover crop. Observations include faster growth than hairy vetch and winter peas, plus soil and erosion improvements from tall grasses in pasturelands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Eckhardt
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Soil Conservation District
Eckhardt
Soil Conservation Service
San Antonio
San Saba crowns Pecan Capital of the World at show
San Saba remains champion and billed as the Pecan Capital of the World after the seventh annual Pecan Show. There were 201 pecan entries by 28 people from Mills Mason Llano and San Saba counties. Judges named grand champion entries and the heaviest pecan, with production averaging 47.3 pecans per pound.
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San Saba
Mills, Mason
Llano
Rosa Lee Gilliland
Gillespie County
James Welgehausen
Sealey
Rainey Nursery
Richland Springs
Cockrell Nursery
Goldthwaite
Leonard Big Valley Ranch
Also
C. E. Tisdale
Gay Rissen
Leonard Big Valley
Mills County
Billy Kidd
Rain Shortage Highlighted In Fredericksburg Area
December rainfall in Fredericksburg remains low with official observers recording less than half an inch for the month as of December 26. Elroy Schnelle reports 1.02 inches in Handy Stop for November and 27.003 inches for the first 11 months this year, while Arthur Rabke in Crabapple records 28.26 inches for 1961 with mixed monthly totals across the region. Dr. Heinen notes disease-eradiation work and increasing screwworm control, and Kerrville archery member Bennie Gowen becomes the first in the Kerr County club to kill a deer with a bow this year.
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Fredericksburg
Arthur Rabke
Enchanted Rock
Jadnsdgemsedubescosberees
Pebelsopterees Natitendlseei
Scackonjuaycen
Elroy Schnelle
Bennie Roy Gowen
Kerrville
Kerr County Archery Club
Harold Henke
Young Gowan
Stantly
Kerrville Mountain Sun
Range & Field
Churches Extend Cordial Welcome To Services
Harper's churches invite all to Mass and worship with schedules for December 31 and January 1. Catholic services include Mass at 9 30 and 8 00 on New Year’s Day. Luther League and confirmations listed. Methodist Church notes include worship at 9 30 and Sunday School at 10 30 with meetings and choir.
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Harper's Churches
Luther League Bethany
Fredericksburg
Mon
Miss Virginia Roeder Holiday Visit with San Antonio Family
Miss Virginia Roeder of San Antonio spent the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Richard Roeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Roeder
San Antonio
Mrs
Richard Roeder
Harper United Presbyterian Church Service Schedule Update
Francis Floyd leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Worship at 10 30 a m at Harper United Presbyterian Church a student minister from Austin Presbyterian Seminary will fill the pulpit until further notice everyone is invited to attend any service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Presbyterian Seminary
Pentecostal Church Schedule Admits Weekly Services
Hari Pentecostal Church lists services led by Pastor Carlos Walker. Bible Study Wednesday at 8 00 p.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evangelistic Service 7 30 p.m. Everyone welcome.
First Baptist Church Service Schedule
Rev. Tommy O Bryants sermon schedule includes Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. and Evening Service at 7 p.m. Prayer meeting held 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. A cordial welcome to all.
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W.S.C.S
Home Demonstration Notes Budget Smart Meals And January Plans
Christmas leftovers aside, this column urges careful meal planning to keep food budgets in line. Free bulletins from the Extension office cover Our Family's Need Good Meals Everyday Eat Well for Less and Quick Meals. U S Department of Agriculture nutrition leaflets include Food for the Family With Young Children Food for Families With School Children and Food Guide for Older Folks. The club will study new laundry methods next month January 1962 and test water hardness at the meeting bring an eight ounce bottle and eye dropper if you want your water tested. Ranch wanted name and address to Kerrville Texas P O Box 110.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
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Tayton Motel & Cafe
Ingram
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Duke and
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Connally Biden Om
Jim Looker
Lucille Looker
Don Schumacher
Empire
Texas
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Harper Herald
Norman J. Dietel
A. GC Wendel
Harper, Texas
Francis J. Walch
Texas Press Assn
National Editorial Assn
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Harper, Tess
Mase
Edwin Fischer
E. T. R. Penick Farm
Grapetown
Mr. Fischer
Fischer
Emil Jentsch
Crabapple Road
Madrid
Stentsch
Jentsch
Dorothy Grimm
Grimm
Gellesfir County
Walter Heinen
Fort Worth
Heinen
Comfort
McClellan County
Waco
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Chiropractic Health Services
Cleo I. Heinen Chiropractor
Llano St
Lehne Lumber & Hardware
Robert Lehne
Harser
WOOLF
Moorman
Westinghouse & Small Appliances
Zenith TV
MOBIL
Marper
Admiral Radio & TV
Gene Harper
Urs
Red Titans
Anty
ST. James Lutheran Church
H. Rose
Mark E. Lett
C. N. Taylor
Miss Scotty Leo Taylor
Sport Shop
Postoffica
Texas Hill Country
Chas
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Gorp
Harper United Presbyterian Church
Francis Floyd
Carlos
Walker
First Baptist Church
Tommy O’bryant
Hill Country
Felix T. Tybor
Palace Theatre
Chas. W. Barrett
Water Street
Kerrville, Texas
Brewster
XPERT
Hubert Brewster
Main St
Junction
Main Street
Remington-Rand & Smith
Corona
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