County Agents Report Highlights Varieties and Events
February warmth prompts agricultural notes as Extension Vegetable Specialist Sam Conner reviews cucumber, melon, squash, tomato and potato varieties, stressing disease resistance. Upcoming trips to Houston and San Angelo. pecan shortcourse set for March 16 and 23 with experts discussing production and economics. Also notes Childrens Year promotion and price trends for producers and homeowners.
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Sam Conner
Piccadilly
Bluefford Hancock
Weldon Newton
Jerral John
Robert Kensing
Hill Country SWCD Names New Leaders at Menard Meeting
Harold B. Schmidt was named Vice Chairman of the Hill Country Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts in Menard. G R Rothmann passes chair to Clifford Jordan as district director. Governor’s planning service rep outlined regional planning roles for districts and officials. Ted Willis and Keith Markley led the discussion in Austin. Markerley spoke of county city cooperation with Councils of Government. Ridge of the Concho Valley COG described regional planning ties with neighboring districts. The Upper Llanos SWCD maintains a 15 member association with past chairs Anderegg Bannowsky and Marshall. Schmidt ends a two year term as Secretary.
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Harold B. Schmidt
Hill Country Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Menard
G. R. Rothmann
Clifford Jordan
Mason Soil and Water Conservation District
Governor's
Regional Planning Service
Au Conservation District
The
Soil Conservation Service
Ted Willis
Keith Markley
Austin
Markley
Junction Rotary Club
Jim Ridge
Concho Valley
Mountain lion numbers in Texas dwindle to 65 to 135
A Texas Parks and Wildlife Department report cites an estimated Texas mountain lion population of 65 to 135. Biologist Dennis N. Russell states lions are extinct in East Texas since before 1900 and persist only in the Trans-Pecos South Texas brush country and rugged western regions.
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Austin
Texas
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference
Dennis N. Russell
East Texas
Big Bend
Trans-Pecos
South Texas
Brush Country
Edwards Plateau
Possum Kingdom Lake
Russell
Mexico
Central America
Rio Grande
Irans-Pecos
Lions at risk in state as population stays small
Biologists warn lions in the state face possible extinction unless protection is enacted soon. The Possum Kingdom area hosts an estimated ten or fewer lions and their feline relatives are still hunted with traps dogs and guns throughout the year.
Tax return labeling speeds processing and reduces refunds delays
R L Phinney district director of internal revenue for southern Texas urged taxpayers and preparers to use the pre address label that comes with the federal tax package. Placing the blue label on the 1040 form top box minimizes name and social security errors and speeds refunds. correct any label errors in ink. If filed before April 1 using the label refunds typically arrive in five to six weeks, later filings may take longer.
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R. L. Phinney
Internal Revenue
Southern
Texas
Phinney
Laughs and jabs on modern life and gender roles
A satirical verse critiques American business culture and marital expectations. It mocks upscale dining, fashion, and television norms, then swings to gender roles and stereotypes with punchy lines about marriage and expertise.
Harper Herald Page Four Fr iday February 26 197
Local page four of the Harper Herald reports community notes from Harper Texas. The fragment lists events, notices, and short items typical of a small town newspaper edition.
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THE
Harper Herald
Harper Texas
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Charleston
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Clemson
Houston
San Angelo
Salvation Army
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Agoraw & EA
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Tire Industry Safety Council
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America
Godiva
Coricidin
Loo
Coricidi
Prescription Laboratory
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Fredericksburg
Beetle Bailey
Frank Staudt
Robin Hood
Lochte Storage & Commission Co
Harper
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Postal Service
United States
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Felix T. Tybor
North Llano St. Fredericksburg
Barrett Insurance
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Federal Deposit Insurance
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