James Alcw slides on volunteer service at St James ALCW
Marjorie Luther of Kerrville State Hospital presented slides on volunteer work and hospital needs at St James ALCW meeting held January 20. Twelve members attended along with Pastor Hill and six visitors. The group marked January birthdays and heard a Bible study on The Merciful Father. Next meeting February 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Luther
Kerrville State Hospital
St. James
ALCW
Pastor Hill
Hilda Feller
Harper
Mattie Manske
Walter Doebbler
Alfred Hennig
Hubert Cox
Fredericksburg
Kerrville
August Ebert
Lord
Belton Tatsch
Mesd
Herbie Oehler
Chester Itz
Elmer Lange
Glenn Hopf
Gillespie County 4H Thanks Supporters After 40th Livestock Show
Gillespie County 4H and FFA thank officers, directors, judges, donors, workers, clerks, buyers, and helpers for the 40th annual show and sale success. The notice also promotes planning a vegetable garden with guidance from Fact Sheet L-911 by John E. Larsen and tips on site selection planting and crop rotation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
FFA
Tips for Planting Peach Trees and Home Garden Prep
Farmers and homeowners are urged to drill wells or deepen existing ones before the growing season. Guidance includes choosing nematode resistant rootstocks, dormant planting windows December to March, proper handling of nursery stock, and soil packing. A fact sheet on peaches by extension horticulturists Powell and Hancock is available at their office. A side note explains ground fault circuit interrupter devices to improve safety. Mrs. Whitworth and her daughter Stephane visited kin over the prior Tuesday.
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Texas
West Texas
Arlie A. Powell
Bluefford G. Hancock
Extension Horiculturists College Station
Range And Field Notes On Cold Hours For Fruit Trees
Simon Burg reports no chart sheets for the registering device used to count cold hours below 45 degrees. He estimates 200 to 300 hours have already occurred, with 600 to 700 needed for optimal peach crops. Moisture is adequate but rain has been scarce. a slow 2 to 3 inch rain or snow could ease the drought. Herman Tatsch tallies 1971 rainfall at 39.10 inches in the Grapetown area, 0.35 inches so far in January, and notes hard freezes killed small grain. Edwin Rausch is hospitalized in San Antonio. Leon Becker, U S meat inspector, issued a Hog Quarantine order for Gillespie and parts of Kerr, Kendall, and Blanco counties effective Jan 21 1972. Hog prices rise to 214c to 2444c per pound, higher than last year though below 1969 highs. Catfish farming expands in the region with several farms noted. industry experts warn on off flavor and chemical use. Ray Stout and other farmers seek year round supply, new farming methods discussed. Hill Country Trail ride to San Antonio Livestock Show begins Feb 4 at Burgs Corner, with stops en route to Blanco and a livestock parade. United Presbyterian Women Association met Jan 20. officers and participants noted with refreshments.
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Aransas
Atascosa
Bandera
Bastrop
Bee
Bexar
Blanco
Brooks
Caldwell
Calhoun
Cameron
Colorado
Comal
de Witt
Dimmit
Duval
Edwards
Fayette
Frio
Gillespie
Goliad
Gonzales
Guadalupe
Hays
Hidalgo
Jackson
Jim Hogg
Jim Wells
Karnes
Kendall
Kenedy
Kerr
Kinney
Kleberg
LaSalle
Lavaca
Live Oak
McMullen
Matagorda
Maverick
Medina
Nueces
Real
Refugio
San Patricio
Starr
Uvalde
Val Verde
Victoria
Webb
Texas Animal Health Commission
Dewitt
Willacy
Wilson
Texas
George W. Apple, Sr
Texas Animal Health Com
Simon Burg
Burg
Herman Tatsch
Grapetown
Tatsch
Edwin Rausch
San Antonio
U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Burg's Corner
Alamo City
Stonewall Chamber of Commerce
St. Thomas Hall
Hill Country Scouting Hosts Roundtable and Training
Hill Country Scouting in Mason hosted a roundtable with out of town attendees, coffee and home made cookies, and a split session for Cubs and Troop leaders. A proposal for a one week district summer camp at LCRA Lost Pines Camp was debated and approved in principle. Scoutmaster training faced illness but proceeded with a reduced staff and full lessons in knots lashings axemanship cooking and first aid. Scout Sundays in February prepare for Scouting Birthday celebrations on February 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Nick Martin
Cody Meyer
Ray Starks
Mitch Rasberry
Lions Club
Lcra-Lost Pines
Lake Bastrop
Aaron Brodbeck
Charlie Ingram
National Guard
Fredericksburg
Fred Tull
Brodbeck
Ingram
Luther Rode
Martin
Rode
Austin
DPS
Parks and Wildlife Department
Tull
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ST. James waacCe
School of Religion
Harper United Methodest Church
Charles Hare
First Pentecostal Church
Harper, Texas
Carlos B. Parker
Church Council
Luther League
Junior Lutherans Childrens
United Presbyterian Church
First Baptist Church
Brotherhood
SAM Houston State
James
John E. Larsen
Extension Horticulturist
College Station
New Wells
Lonnie Itz
V. C. Whitworth
Stephane
Doole
A. J. Kinsey
Range & Field
Leon Becker
U. S
Kimble, Mason and
Llano
Arthur Stehling
Kirschberg
Victor Rothmann
Mason Road
Otto Schumann
Albert
Edward Prill
Christian Science Monitor
Midwest
Catfish
John Dillin Gonzales
Ray Stout
Mr. Stout
Mississippi
Arkansas
Louisiana
Florida
Homer S. Swingle
Auburn University
Alabama
Jams W. Arault Jr
Louisiana State University
Baton
Stout
United Presbyterian Women Asso
Fred Whitewood
W. A. Hogan
David Schnidt
H. L Stevens
Hill Country
Oay Lucas
Felix T. Tyber
Optometrist
North Llano St. Fredericksburg
Barrett
Texas Hill Country
Lipe Insurance
Chas. Schreiner
Vember Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Tnea Ae
the Harper
Herald
Norman J. Dietel
Virgil Joan) Lennon
Harper Herald
P.O. Box
Harper Drug Store
Texas Press Assn
National Editorial Assn
Wi ‘the Herald
Hunters Cabin
Victor F
Marschall
Harper Texas
Werner’s Auto Service
Mr. and
Mrs
Werner Schumpelt
Enco Products
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