Ranchers Lose Sheep To Roaming Dogs Across Llano County
Llano County ranchmen report losses in sheep flocks from roaming dogs with one killer dog capable of costing hundreds of dollars per night. The story notes improving farm supply availability in 1948 and new equipment like milking parlors at Texas Tech, while highlighting cattle show results and a long time mail carrier in Austin.
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Llano County
Travis County
Lizzie Nolan
Austin
Ronnie Fee
Colorado City
John Sorell
Brady
McCullough County
Cowtown
Sorell
Texas Tech College
Lubbock
No more than a course on American civilization at Knox College
At Knox College a unique course titled American civilization is taught with no textbooks exams or homework. Dr Chauncy Samuel Boucher leads the informal lectures funded by Richard Lloyd Jones. Students react positively especially Ed Westerdahl who notes he reads the recommended books.
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Galesburg
Knox College
America
Richard Lloyd Jones
Tribune
Chauncey Samuel Boucher
Universities of
Nebraska
West Virginia
University of Chicago
Boucher
Jones
Ed. Westerdahl
Dr. Boucher
Dunk FFA leader Wilbur Dunk heads national drive
Wilbur Ray Dunk of Segovia Kimble County Texas, National 1st Vice-President of the Future Farmers of America, completed Washington leadership training. He chairs 11-state field duties and plans visits. the FFA grows with camps, contests, and international ties.
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FFA
Wilbur Ray Dunk
National
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
Mrs H N Stevens Laid To Rest At Kerrville
Mrs H N Stevens aged 44 died Sunday in a San Antonio hospital. Funeral service held Monday in Kerrville with Rev Henry Getz officiating at the Episcopal church. She leaves husband H N Stevens two sons Ensign Jack Stevens and Merrill D Stevens a grandchild her parents Mr and Mrs G M Doyle a brother Merrill Doyle and grandmother Mrs Mary Doyle. Pallbearers named and local visitors noted. Born October 18 1903 in Warrensburg Missouri to George M Doyle and Clella Davis Doyle.
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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
Clella Davis Doyle
Edgar Steves
Willard Beillot
A. D. Sample
W. C. Fawcett
Dick Flach
C. M. Flory
W. H. Hargraves
W. Reiffert
Barnes Re Signs as West Texas District Agent for A&M
G. W. Stud Barnes, famed beef cattle specialist and judge, is re signed to head the West Texas district for the A and M College Extension Service. He plans fewer trips but will continue to judge and show cattle while cutting travel mileage.
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G. W
Barnes
A & M College Extension Service
West Texas
Senator O'Daniel calls for Secretary Anderson resignation
Texas Senator W Lee O Daniel accuses Agriculture Secretary Anderson of manipulating grain markets via the Commodity Credit Corporation to drive wheat prices higher. He cites a Congressional Record reprint and a chart showing sustained wheat purchases from July to November 1947 and urges the secretary to resign to avert consumer price rises.
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O’daniel
New Deal Dynasty
Anderson
M." Andersen
Mr. Anderson
New Deal Administration
Commodity Credit Corporation
Thuy
W. Lee O'Daniel
United States
Texas
Kerrville Bakery Ad Sells Rain Water Tank
For sale a 750 gallon rain water storage tank advertised by Kerrville Bakery. Contact Mrs A C Wendel in Harper Texas by phone 16 for details. The notice invites inquiries about the item and provides location and contact.
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A. C. Wendel
Harper, Texas
Thanks to Brownlee Field for turkey steaks banquet
Citizens express gratitude to Brownlee Field of Burnet for the turkey steaks at the Ladies' Night and Charter Night banquet and to Mrs Clinton Brown for menu preparation and all who helped ensure a big success.
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Brownlee Field of
Burnet
Clinton Brown
Mansfield Tires For Sale In Fredericksburg
Tires advertised with sizes 21 19 17 inch and other popular sizes offered by H Welge Lewis in Fredericksburg. Also Wanda Pennsylvania Paraffin and Non-Gumming Diesel Oils Wanda Greases Parany and Ring Free Oils marketed. No better products at any price. tf
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Mansfield
H. Welge Lewis
Fredericksburg
Wanda Pennsylvania
Wanda
Thanks to all for stock show support at Fredericksburg
We thank everyone who contributed to the Stock Show success and especially the local businesses that supported us with stock purchases at Fredericksburg. We look forward to Kerrville entries with confidence, aided by community backing and local services including shops and banks.
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Fredericksburg
Kerrville
Gems of Thought and 1948 Garden Goals
A collection of quotes on safety truth and faith from historical figures. The final note reports the Freedom Gardens project target of 20 million and Texans aiming for one million home gardens.
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Freedom Gardens
Local Notes on Residents and Visitors in Harper
Miss Mary Frances Fletcher of 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 and friends wish her a speedy recovery. Mr and Mrs Erato Hopf and their daughter from Austin attended Edwin Hopf's funeral in Fredericksburg. Mr and Mrs Jay Payner have moved to Harper and occupy the Schmidt home on Main Street.
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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
Main Street
Neighbors Complain as Jeb Crowell Hammers at Night
A local note reports neighbors growing irritated by Jeb Crowell hammering to build a new front porch after sundown. The piece frames quiet hours and considerate neighbors as key community values.
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Jeb Crowell
Jeb
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