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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1952
Page
4
Charles A. Stone outlines a backyard earthworm bed system to produce fishworms for home use. He details bed types from tubs to larger rectangular enclosures, soil mixes with humus, moisture management, and moisture coverings. He notes the English redworm as best, feeding with varied kitchen scraps and farm byproducts, with weekly rationing and careful watering.
The House debated the Agriculture Department appropriation noting a 32 percent cut since 1940 while other departments grew. Points include pest damage such as the pink bollworm in Texas, $1 billion in annual insect losses, and research gains like new poultry methods costing far less than to build destroyers. The piece also mentions rural programs and past price supports for potatoes, butter, and eggs.
Gillespie County Soil Conservation District marks Soil Conservation Week May 4 to 10 with Governor Shivers backing the designation. The district notes wind and water erosion, urging local residents to discuss conservation with district officials and the Soil Conservation Service. Fort Worth area honors go to Region II winners Eugene Lindig, Edwin Itz, and Troy Foster, with Max Reinbach receiving a service plaque.
Big trees become a money crop with pine for pulpwood leading to a booming lumber and paper industry. Texas alone has 11 million acres of commercial pinelands fueling mills, with cross timbers and other woods expanding use. Forests support 50,000 jobs and billions in revenue while offering crop-like renewal through sustainable forestry. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Massey and others fished near Johnson City over the weekend.
A Texas law public service piece explains why lawyers defend the accused even when guilt is claimed. It cites Canons of Ethics, due process, and presumption of innocence, noting prosecutors aim to seek justice, not merely convict. It warns against vigilantism and emphasizes consulting an attorney for lawful interpretation.
Instructions describe using a sharp pointed tool to remove worms from a bed and placing loose soil with worms into a canoe backer. The text is fragmented and ends mid description with worms creeping to the bottom.
A family driving to the Rech home near Hye encountered sudden Pedernales River flooding. Felix Rech carried his grandson Lester Duecker to safety before returning for his wife, who clung to the rear bumper as water swept her feet away.
Under two times she fought to escape but clung to the car until Mr. Rech rescued her and carried her to safety. The vehicle remained in the swollen river and was hauled out later with assistance from G. C. Walker Levi Deike Clifton Burg and Andrew Lindig. Damages cited at about 50 dollars.
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