Sheep losses from roaming dogs ripple through Llano County
Ranchers report roving dogs have damaged sheep herds leading to significant losses. Amid shortages, farm supply and machinery access is improving with 1948 expectations for insecticides fungicides and fertilizers rising. Postal carrier Miss Lizzie Nolan recalls the evolution from horse to auto and planes aid ranch delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano County
Travis County
Lizzie Nolan
Austin
Ronnie Fee
Colorado City
John Sorell
Brady
McCullough County
Cowtown
Sorell
Texas Tech College
Lubbock
Lincoln lectures sparked by Knox College course on American civilization
At Knox College in Galesburg Illinois Dr Chauncey S Boucher leads the first US college course on American civilization with no textbooks exams or homework The Lincoln lectureship funded by Richard Lloyd Jones sees lively student engagement and strong praise from Ed Westerdahl who is surprised to be reading the recommended books highlighting the program's informal approach and high interest from students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
Iil
Knox College
America
Richard Lloyd Jones
Tribune
Chauncey Samuel Boucher
Universities of
Nebraska
West Virginia
University of Chicago
Ed. Westerdahl
Mrs HN Stevens Laid To Rest In Kerrville Funeral
Mrs HN Jack Stevens died Sunday morning February 1 1948 in San Antonio at 7 25 am age 44 years 3 months 13 days. She was laid to rest Monday in Kerrville Garden of Memories with Rev Henry Getz officiating at the Episcopal church. She and her husband lived in Fredericksburg after marriage and she was widely known in the area. She is survived by her husband HN Stevens of Kerrville two sons Ensign Jack Stevens Pensacola Florida and Merrill D Stevens Kerrville one grandchild her parents Mr and Mrs G M Doyle Kerrville one brother Merrill Doyle Weslaco and grandmother Mrs Mary Doyle Kansas City Missouri. Born October 18 1903 Warrensburg Missouri to George M Doyle and Clelia Davis Doyle. Pallbearers named Edgar Steves Willard Bellot A D Sample W C Fawcett Dick Flach C M Flory W H Hargraves W Reiffert. Also notes visitors Oscar Earleson and sons Brady and birth of a daughter Jan 28 at Goldthwaite granddaughter of Mrs Boyd Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N
Jack) Stevens
San Antonio
Kerrville
Henry Getz
Episcopal Church
Stevens
Fredericksburg
H. N. Stevens
Ensign Jack Stevens
Pensacola
Florida
Merrill D. Stevens
G. M. Doyle
Merrill Doyle
Weslaco
Mary Doyle
Kansas City
Warrensburg
Missouri
George M. Doyle
Clelia Davis Doyle
Edgar Steves
Willard Bellot
A. D. Sample
W. C. Fawcett
Dick Flach
C. M. Flory
W. H. Hargraves
W. Reiffert
Stud Barnes Rejoins A and M as West Texas District Agent
G W Stud Barnes resigns as beef cattle specialist to become district agent for A and M College Extension Service in West Texas. A familiar figure at state stock shows and a top cattle judge, Barnes plans fewer travels and more shows in his new role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W
Barnes
A & M College Extension Service
West Texas
Wilbur Ray Dunk Leads Texas FFA Chapter to National Roles
Wilbur Ray Dunk, Nationalist Vice-President of the Future Farmers of America, from Segovia in Kimble County, completed a Washington leadership week. He was elected at Kansas City’s 194? convention among 7,000 attendees representing 250,000 members from 47 states, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Dunk will oversee 11 states and Puerto Rico, visiting them this year to promote rural youth leadership and farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Wilbur Ray Dunk
Future Farmers of America
Segovia
Kimble County
Washington
Wilbur
Southwest
Kansas City
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Texas
Dunk
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
FFA IC
America
FFA Movement
England
Burma
Bonnet
France
Kurt Meier
Yuma
Arizona
Meier
Potomac
American Road Builders Association
E. C. Grindstaff
Ballinger
County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
American Institute of Local
Brady
House Appropriations Committee
Joe Ogden
Chamber of Commerce
Bert Hughes
Brady Creek
Senator O Daniel Seeks Resignation of Agriculture Secretary
U S Senator W Lee O Daniel of Texas urges Secretary Anderson to resign over alleged government wheat buying that he claims boosted prices. The letter cites a Congressional Record reprint and a chart showing sustained wheat purchases from July to November 1947 and argues CCP and CCC actions raised bread and meat costs, demanding resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’daniel
Secretary of Agriculture
New Deal Dynasty
Anderson
M." Anderson
Mr. Anderson
New Deal Administration
Commodity Credit Corporation
Thuy
W. Lee O'Daniel
United States
Texas
Kerrville Bakery Seeks Buyer For Rain Water Tank
For sale a 750 gallon rain water tank is offered by Kerrville bakery. Interested parties may contact Mrs. A. C. Wendel at Harper Texas via phone 16 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Wendel
Harper, Texas
Thanks to Brownlee Field for Turkey Steaks at Banquet
Gratitude is expressed to Brownlee Field of Burnet for turkey steaks provided at the Ladies Night and Charter Night banquet. Thanks are also given to Mrs Clinton Brown for menu planning and to all who helped make the event a big success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownlee Field of
Burnet
Clinton Brown
Mansfield Tires on Hand for Older Cars
FOR SALE Tires promote life and safety by replacing worn tires. Mansfield Tires offered by H. Welge Lewis Fredericksburg features 21 19 and 17 inch sizes plus other popular sizes. Also Wanda Pennsylvania Paraffin Non-Gumming Diesel Oils Wanda Greases Parany Ring-Free Oils marketed as best. tf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
H. Welge Lewis
Fredericksburg
Wanda Pennsylvania
Wanda
Stock Show Thanks and Local Support Featured
A heartfelt thanks goes to every contributor to the Stock Show at Fredericksburg and Kerrville with special appreciation for the supporting business concerns. Local firms including Floy Bode Station and Warehouse Hopf's Locker Plant Citizen's Auto Co Harper Drug Store Quality Grocery Otto Rahe Cottle's Cafe Henderson's Red White First State Bank Mutual Lumber Co and others are highlighted for backing the sale. Also notes were made about boot and shoe repair services Brewster Boot Shop and fuel offerings by H Welge Lewis with sale items listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Kerrville
Gems of Thought and Gardens in 1948 Texans
A collection of safety, truth, and faith quotes from Tacitus to Lincoln and Whately, noting moral reflections on society and religion. The item concludes with 1948 goals for Freedom Gardens aiming for 20 million and Texans reaching one million in home gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freedom Gardens
Local Notices of Harpers Weekly Socials and Movements
Miss Mary Frances Fletcher a Southwestern University student at Georgetown spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs W E Fletcher. Mrs Charlie Schmidt was taken to the hospital last week for medical attention. Her friends wish her a speedy recovery. Mr and Mrs Erato Hopf and their young daughter from Austin attended Edwin Hopf’s funeral in Fredericksburg Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Jay Payner have moved to Harper to reside. he teaches the Veterans Class at Doss and they live at the Schmidt home on Matin Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Frances Fletcher
South Western University
Georgetown
W. E. Fletcher
Charlie Schmidt
Erato Hopf
Austin
Harper
Edwin Hopf
Fredericksburg
Jay Payner
Mr. Payner
Doss
Schmidt
Matin Street
Neighbors Help Jeb Crowell Finish Porch
Frustrated by night hammering neighbors joined in to complete a new front porch for Jeb Crowell. The group finished the carpentry quickly and he rewarded them with cold beer and cider, illustrating neighborly cooperation over complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeb Crowell
Jeb
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Reed
Floy Bodo
Nox
Oscar Earleson
R. B. Goff
Jim Howard
Goldthwaite
Boyd Morris
Furman
Water St
Kerrville, Texas
Fisher
Herald
Kerrville Bakery
Harper Lions Club
Brewster Boot Shop
E. O. Longren Boot Shop
Junction
Tacitus
Abraham Lincoln
Whately
Cecil
Joseph Parker
Daniel
Paul
Mary Baker Eddy
Campbell’s Cafe
Kerrville - Texas
RE. P. Travis
Prop
Hill Country Livestock Protective Association
Tom Martin
P. O. Box
Fredericksburg, Texas
Palace Theater Adulying
Pluons
Harper ‘Community
Alex Mittendorf
Funeral Home
Buick Ambulance
Selma Granville
Gene Stover
Campbell K. Ford
San Saba
Sam Connally
D. C
Fisher of
San Angelo
Howell E. Cobb
Victor H. Sageriel
Warren McDougall
Bill Crest Station
Magnolia Cas & Oils i Ee
Joe Marsh
Tineted S*tes Brewers Foundation
Kerrville Bus Company, Inc
San Antono
Big Spring
Citizen Auto Company
Firestone & Goodyear Tires
Southland
Strackbeien
Sinclair Service
Mobilgas
Mobiloil Batteries
Hearts Delight
Bode
John Deere
Fairbanks Morse
Krauskopf Bros
Fredericks
Aurg
Elmo Baethge
Welge Lewis Independent
Bill's
Bill KE Prep
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