Conservation group tour surveys farm forage and soil practices
The Lower Palo Alto Conservation Group met at Kurt Hansen's May 20 field tour to observe conservation results. Hairy Vetch seed harvest, soil incorporation, drought plantings, and grazed legume pastures were shown. Cooperators discussed grasses, alfalfa, brush control, and a windrower purchase for district use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower
Palo Alto
Kurt Hansen
Mr. Hansen
Marvin Grona Place
Arthur Grobe Place
Harold Kneese
Troy Foster Ranch
King Ranch
Soil Conservation District
Willie Wehmeyer
Open House Attendee List and Local Visits Report
Dr and Mrs Victor Keidel of Fredericksburg attended the Open House at the new home of Mr and Mrs Fred Gammenthaler Sunday. Miss Joyce Spaeth, Seguin Lutheran College student, has returned home for the summer. Mrs Fred Whitewood Jr and her small son visited Mr and Mrs E R Brown last week. Mr and Mrs Worth Howe and son Worth Jr of Winters visited friends in Harper this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Keidel
Fredericksburg
Fred Gammenthaler
Joyce Spaeth
Seguin Lutheran College
Fred Whitewood Jr
Small Son
E. R. Brown
Worth Howe
Worth Jr
Winters
Harper
Tideland dispute could hinge on doubtful Senate votes
Washington letter from Austin discusses whether tidelands belong to Texas or the federal government amid a Senate veto battle. It notes Texas officials opposing President Truman, the land board’s stance, and the chances of an override. Also included are anecdotes about welfare state critique, Eskimo aid, and local society notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Congress of the United States
Republic of Texas
Supreme Court
Congress
Pres. Truman
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Washington
Wyoming
Tidelands
Allan Shivers
Truman
Price Daniel
Bascom Giles
Shivers
Daniel
Giles
State School Land Board
Senate
House
United States
California
Louisiania
Florida
Far North
Ottawa
Rus sell of San Marcos visit Harper relatives
Mr and Mrs Elmer Lee Rus sell of San Marcos spent the week end with their parents Mr and Mrs Archie Lennon and Mr and Mrs V C Russell Sr at Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Lee Russell
San Marcos
Archie Lennon
V. C. Russell Sr
Harper
Fertilizer planning urged for fall crops in Gillespie County
Farmers and ranchers should plan now for fall fertilizer needs and consider soil analysis. Laboratories at College Station and Wharton Junior College offer analyses for $1 per sample, with referrals from the Soil Conservation Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacksand
Gillespie County
Extension Service
College Station
Wharton Junior College
Wharton
Texas
LCRA
Soil Conservation Service
Timely Tips for Freezing Green String Beans
Instructions for selecting preparing and freezing fresh string beans. Recommends Tender green Blue Lake Logan and Kentucky Wonder varieties outline scalding times sizes packaging moisture proof containers and storage at 0 degree F or below. Contact office for bulletin B-174 Frozen Foods How to Freeze How to Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Lake
Logan
Kentucky
Hill Country Angus Association Elects New Officers
The Hill Country Aberdeen Angus Association met at Gillespie County Fairgrounds on May 28 to elect a new slate of officers and directors. M. E. Grote of Mason was named president and I N Mitchell of Smithsons Valley vice president, with C A Stone reelected secretary-treasurer. New directors from Blanco to Bastrop were selected, while hold-over directors include Mitchell Comal and others, as membership expands to about 65 across 16 counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill Country
Aberdeen Angus Association
Gillespie Co. Fairgrounds
Henry Wellborn
Centerpoint
M. E. Grote
Mason
I. N. Mitchell
Smithsons Valley
Nolin Althaus
Willow City
C. A. Stone
Seeldted
Bill Cammack
Blanco
Bill Logan
Kendall
R. S. Hays
Kerrville
O. H. Groa
Gillespie
de. G. H. Ricks
Lampasas
Dick Pohmin
Kimble
E. D. Count
Hays
J. R. Canning
Concho
Luther Watson
Travis
M. W. Kelly
Bastrop
Comal
Tommy Brook
McCulloch
Paul Keesee
Bexar
Clayton Stribling
Llano
James Tucker
Burnet
Local Visits And Church Outings In Fredericksburg Area
Fredericksburg residents including Rev and Mrs Richard Gammenthaler visited Mr and Mrs Gammenthaler Tuesday evening. Mrs W O Pape and son attended church in Harper and the Hillcrest singing. Frances Floyd left for San Marcos summer school. Alfred Lehne visited Hilmar Burrer in Fredericksburg. Mrs Bill Lee and Mrs Roy Deato and Roy Jr visited J J Rogers family in Sanderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Gammenthaler
Fredericksburg
Mrs
Fred Gammenthaler
W. O. Pape and Son
Hillcrest
Frances Floyd
San Marcos
Alfred Lehne
Hilmar Burrer
Bill Lee
Roy Deato
Roy Jr
Sanderson
J. J. Rogers
Weekend Visitors and Family Bonds Remain Strong
Kerrville residents Mr. and Mrs Jinx Hart and their children visited Mrs. L H Harper and Mr Harper Sunday. Mrs Lon Whetstone returned from Houston to her daughter Mrs D L Tobias and family in Houston. Ollié Scarborouch and children from Houston visited Gordon Harper and relatives at Harper. Ronnie and Gary Ray Walker from Midland visited grandparents Gordon Harper and Nath Walker. William Casper of Uvalde visited friends in Harper. Elmo Lumpkins and son of Junction visited Raymond Cottle's family. Clifton Kneese and son from near Kerrville were guests in Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Whetstone
D. L. Tobias
Houston
Ollié Scarborouch
Gordon Harper
Harper
Ronnie
Gary Ray Walker
Midland
Nath Walcker
William Casper of
Uvalde
Harper Monday
Elmo Lumpkins
Junction
Raymond Cottle
Clifton Kneese
Near
Kerrville
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Ay K
District News
Foster
Ervin Itz
Leo Itz
Kurt Eichholtz
Emil Jentsch
Norman Olsen
Emily Lehne
Chas. W. Barrett
Alex Mittencorf
Prop
John Deere
Fairbanks Morse
Krauskope Bros
REDE
Rigcksburg
Leras
Elmo Baethge
Floy Bode
Mobil Gas
Mobil Oil
Our
John S. Morris
Fredericksburg Hospital
Steve Forrest
Boerne
W. R. Massey
J. D. Farmer
San Antonio
Hy. Bierschwale
Presbyterian Church
Carlos Parker
Dalas
Zane Clell
North Carolina
Gulf Service Station
Richard Roeder
Harper, Texas
Gulf Gas & Oils
H. Welge Lewis
Distributors of
Robin Hood
Telek
Lochte
Fredericksburg, Texas
Hytha T
James L. Hensell
Iad
Ybeae
Pyar
Yin Do
Kae Hin
Esse Extra
Emre
Tenay Ns
Bae
Hill Country Angus Association
Unkle Hank Sez
Reseunsi
Pape Farm Equipment Company
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