First Screwworm Case Reported in Gillespie County
May 5 report from Don Neilson of the Screwworm Eradication Program cites Pat Rogers of Kerrville submitting the first Gillespie County case found in a newborn calf’s navel. Producers urged to inspect livestock, collect samples, and follow eight step precautions to stop spread.
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Don Neilson
Mission
Neilson
Gillespie County
Pat Rogers
Kerrville
Rogers
Texas
4-H Spring Lamb Sale At Gillespie County Fair Grounds
Gillespie County 4-H Club hosts its second annual spring lamb sale on Friday May 9 at 7 p.m. at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds in Fredericksburg. Lamb classes include Hampshires Suffolk crosses Finewools Southdowns and Crossbreds with some registered. Consignors include Martin Meier Oakdale Farms Allen and Osbourn Obert Sagebiel Charles Hunter and Dexter Sagebiel.
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Gillespie County 4-H Club
Gillespie County Fair
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Martin Meier
Hye
Oakdale Farms
Allen & Osbourn
Boerne
Obert Sagebiel
Cuero
Charles Hunter
Blanco
Dexter Sagebiel
Who Should Manage a Family’s Money
A discussion in Fredericksburg Texas by Duery Menzies promotes joint family money management with input from Dr. Carl F. Hawver. The event lists speakers including Johnson City and Fredericksburg residents, with Schladoer auctioning and sandwiches on the grounds.
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Johnson City
Cloverhill Farms
Halsey
McCorquodale
Rhoades
Marble Falls
Roland Behrends
Fredericksburg
Otto Spaeth
Doss
Bob Dittmar
Harper
Edgar Usener Jr
Jerry Itz
Roy Ressmann
Calvin Kuhlmann
Schladoer of Comfort
Duery Menzies
Canty Extension
Texas
Carl F. Hawver
National Consumer Finance Association
Congressman's Washington Report on Tax Bill Vote
Congressman Krueger critiques a major tax bill for its $22.5 billion deficit impact while noting some positives. He opposed the measure citing rising deficits and inflation risks, yet praises rebates and allowances that aid individuals, families, and small businesses.
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Washington, D. C
House
Senate
The Ampersand Origin and Letterhead Quality Tips
The piece explains the ampersand symbol origin from the Latin et and notes how letter quality, especially cotton fiber rag paper, enhances business communications. It advises simplicity in letters and careful stationery choice to project a strong company image and subtle persuasiveness.
Confidence in Brief Letters
A concise guide urging writers to adopt a tone of assured brevity. It emphasizes short sentences, direct language, and avoiding hedging phrases to convey certainty and clarity.
Ministers' Breakfast And Tour With Gillespie SWCD
Gillespie County ministers gathered May 1 at Bircks Barn for a 7:30 a.m. breakfast and conservation tour hosted by the Soil and Water Conservation District. Jonny Ohlenburg presided, Rev. Ted Leonard gave the invocation, and board members were present. Conservation material was handed out for May 4 and 11 church services. A short tour of the Guenther Ottmers Jr. farm followed, highlighting cross fencing, rootplowing, and coastal bermuda and ermelo lovegrass pasture planting.
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Gillespie County Soil and Water Conservation District Board
Gillespie County
Bircks’ Barn
Jonny Ohlenburg
Ted Leonard
Swcd Board of
Guenther Ottmers Jr
Bermuda
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Southern Kitchen
Cooking
American Legion Hall
Pat Pitman
Progressive Farmer
Knaf & Progressive Farmer Magazine
Knaf 910 O
Knaf-Fm 101
The
Harper Herald
Harper, Texas
Fair Grounds
Managtag Foc’ Family
Congressman Krueger
Washington
Vate
Harper Community Park
Tommy Prioyr
Exxon
Holmes
Duane Holmes
the Herald
TIMEX
Boston
Ubentth Hs
Winns Variety Stores
Fredericksburg, Texas
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