Texas ranchers urged to curb screwworm outbreak
Officials of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association warn that screwworms pose a major threat to U S livestock this year. Sutton Allison says warm, moist Southwest conditions fuel rapid worm spread from Mexico with over 1,045 cases reported through April. They urge regular inspection, prompt wound treatment, postponed surgeries, preshipment spraying, and submitting worm samples to the Screwworm Lab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers’ Association
U. S
Texas
Sutton Allison
Fort Stockton
Ts&gra
Southwest
Mexico
Allison
Mission Screwworm Lab
Fiddler's Contest in Kerrville at Schreiner Institute
A Friendly Fiddler's Contest runs May 31 to June 4 in Kerrville in conjunction with the Texas State Arts and Crafts Fair at Schreiner Institute. Sponsored by the Kerr County Junior Horse Club, the first three winners will be awarded. The club also sponsors a Square Dance by the Hill Country Promenaders and a nightly street dance by the Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schreiner Institute
Kerrville
Kerr County Junior Horse Club
Hazelle Calcote
Goat Creek Road
Local funeral attendance noted with Parker and Baker kin
Mrs Walter Parker Sr attended funeral services for her aunt Mrs Samma Baker on east Wednesday. Roger Parker of Driftwood joined the services for Wayne Parker. The Parker family hosted Thursday night with Walter Parker Jr and Kridas visiting the Tommy Skipper family. Friends Le Roy Parish Hercings and Kos Reverts from San Antonio also attended the graduation of real Skipper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Parker Sr
Samma Baker
Roger Parker
Driftwood
Wayne Parker
Walter Parker Yr
Walter Parker Jr
Kridas
Tommy Skipper
Real Skipper
LeRoy Parish
Tons Hercings
Kos
San Antonio
Texas artificial insemination clinics report strong rancher interest
County Agent John R Beverly notes eight AI and pregnancy determination clinics run from fall 1971 to May 1972 with high participation from Texas ranchers and some neighboring states. Programs are joint efforts of American Breeders Service and Texas Agricultural Extension Service with plans to continue through 1972. Also warning of screw worm cases in Gillespie County and instructions for sampling animals and obtaining vials from the extension office.
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John R. Beverly
Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Louisiana
Arkansas
Missouri
American Breeders Service
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Midland
Alice
Brownwood
Brenham
Decatur
Sulphur Springs
Tex
San Antonio
San Angelo
Mercedes
Athens
Gillespie County
Stonewall
Harper
Refinancing and Wool Promotion Details Highlight Local Notices
The notice discusses whether now is the time to refinance loans and outlines Land Bank options for debt restructuring. It also reports on Wool and Mohair promotion programs under the National Wool Act with deduction details and upcoming producer votes, plus local social mentions from the Scarborough, Tarr, Gillespie, and Alten Kohler families.
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Mohair Council of America, Inc
United States Department of Agriculture
USDA
Mit
American Sheep Producers Council
Ducks Sense Disaster Ahead At Landa Park Flood
A Texas correspondent recalls a flock of ducklings near Lake Dunlop at New Braunfels reacting ahead of the May 11 12 flood. The birds moved and vocalized as water rose, seemingly warning locals who evacuated in time. The piece notes flood damage at Landa Park and ongoing river and creek conditions.
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New Braunfels
Landa Park
Kenneth Triesch
Lake Dunlop
Triesch
Kenneth
Eden
Comal
Blueders Creek
Anda Park
Makin
Bitters Creek
Comal Creek
Bulverde
Natural Bridge Caverns
Dittlinger Mills
Flaood
RC&D Projects Aimed at Flood Prevention in Fredericksburg and Gillespie
The RC&D executive committee pursues flood prevention for Fredericksburg and Gillespie County including creeks watersheds and the Pedernales River. Structures will be costly yet cheaper than losses of life livestock and property. Officials urged to support and start the RC&D plans without delay. Sunday visits noted: Mr and Mrs Oliver Hopf and Tyler Wilke visited Mr and Mrs A J Kinsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rc&d
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Pedernales River
Oliver Hopf
Tyler Wilke
A. J. Kinsey
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By Duery Menzies
Max O. Reinbach
Jack W. Phillips
Sidney Baker
P.O. Box
Joe Mack Scarborough
Austin
Thei
Mesdames
Lydia Bierschwab
J M. Scarborough
John Tarr
Mrs Watkins Tarr
Dallas
Ralph Gillespie
Debra
Lae Schmitt
Farm Bureau
Mro
Alten Qehler
Mwin
Greg
Fredericksbury
Une
J.dd Bailey
Georgia Bailey
Range & Field
Comal Springs
George
N.J.D
The
Harper Herald
Harper, Texas
Firestone
Ray Harroun
Jules Goux
Gaston Chevrolet
Tommy Milton
James A Murphy
Joe Boyer
Peter Dipaolo
Frank Lockhart
George Souders
Louis Meyer
Ray Keech
Billy Arnold
Louis Schneider
Fred Frame
Bill Cummings
Kelly Petillo
Wilbur Shaw
Floyd Roberts
Floyd Davis
Jimmy Clark
Graham Hill
Mario Andretti
AL Unser
Blackwall
Low &E
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