Triticale eyed as wheat substitute gains cautious support
McGraw Hill recounts Texas Tech University researchers studying triticale as a potential wheat substitute. Found to offer higher protein and essential amino acids, it shows promise but faces disease, shattering, and agricultural efficiency challenges. Commercialization and regional trials are underway with nutritionists reporting a nutty flavor and superior yields in some soils.
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McGraw-Hill
Texas Tech University
Lubbock
Texas
New Mexico
Muleshoe
Texas Tech
S. P. Yang
Department of Food and Nutrition
Germany
United States
Mexico
Sweden
Great Britain
Europe
Kenya
Ethiopia
India
North Africa
Russia
Mooney Aircraft Hails its 200th Airplane Delivery
Mooney Aircraft Corporation marked its 200th aircraft built since becoming a Republic Steel subsidiary with the delivery of a Mooney Executive from Kerrville Texas. Conn Mooney purchased the plane for Ernest J. Cuzzoreo Jr. of Connecticut, the first Mooney aircraft owner in this milestone year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mooney Aircraft Corporation
Republic Steel Corporation
Kerrville
Texas
Mooney
Cleveland
Ohio
Republic Steel Group
Ralph E. Waldo
John J. Loftus
Robert A. Cumming
Republic
Conn Mooney
Danbury
Connecticut
Ernest J. Cuzzoreo Jr
Cuzzoreo
Waldo
Butler Aviation International
Richard Leinert
General Aviation
Ranger
Kerrville Area
Jerome C. Vaverek
Donald K. Cox
Thomas J. Smith
Donald R. White
Leroy P. Lopresti
Ralph &. Waldo
Republic Steel
John Felderman
Felderman
Harper area records cool mornings and heavy rain
Harper reports chilly mornings with lows of 49 and 48 degrees on May 9 and May 12. thunder storms brought 1.25 inches of rain locally, with additional totals from Hugo Arlit and Alex Knopp noting up to 2.5 inches and hail in some spots. Two week rainfall added moisture for farming, while Gillespie County commissioners announce weekly in-person meetings by precinct at the courthouse to assist constituents.
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Harper
Frank Staudl
Hugo Arlitt
Alex Knopp
Pilot Knob
Timmy Tatsch
Reuben Tatsch
Tatsch
Staudt
Gillespie County
Dayton Herber
Marvin Williams
Levy Rusenberger
Arthur Lynn Hahn
Guad
Pedernales
Kimble
St Ann's Society Harper Gets Acquainted Meeting
St Ann's Society of Harper held a get acquainted membership meeting after the 9 30 mass on May 4 with a covered dish luncheon in the parish hall. Rev A A Gitter gave the blessing and about 30 members and guests attended including honorary members Mrs Arthur Baumann and Mrs Mary Tatsch.
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St. Ann’s Society of Harper
A. A. Gitter
Arthur Baumann
Mary Tatsch
Joy Singers bless Harper with gospel program
The Joy Singers from San Antonio performed a gospel song fest at the Pentecostal Church in Harper, praised as inspirational. Local residents shared visits to Houston and Temple, with neighbors visiting lakeside sites and trailer parks. The Herald urges subscriptions and lists local contact numbers for the County Dispatchers office and courthouse.
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Joy Singers” of
San Antonio
Pentecostal
Harper
Harper FFA and Young Farmers Rodeo Draws Big Crowd
The Harper FFA and Young Farmers held their 10th annual rodeo last Saturday in the community park. A barbecue supper was served before the senior rodeo. Events included bareback bronc riding bull riding pole bending barrel racing calf roping and scoop race.
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Harper Ffa
Johnny Adams
Lewis Taylor
Lee Wood
Steve Raz
Buzzy Bierschwabe
Richard Boutin
Steve Caruthreds
David Shaw
Danny Feller
Jay Rushing
Rusty Henderson
Barrel Kkacing
Sheila Maner
Loretta Parker
Lana Osburn
Valerie Wood
Darby Keller
Pole Berding
Rhonda Sutton
Cindy Stein
Wild Cow
Matt Schmidt
Scoop Race
Russell Ressmann
Harper 4-H Horse Club thanks donors for Junior Rodeo help
The Harper 4-H Horse Club expresses gratitude to supporters and lists donors including Mr. and Mrs. Beard Hood Duderstadt Bierschwale Jung Thorn Tatsch Donop Adamek Masters Fredericksburg Western Shop Peril Bode Bierschwal Maner and Armke Awards for the first Junior Rodeo.
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Harper 4-H Horse Club
Harper Ffa
Bill Beard
Jerry Hood
Joe Duderstadt
Calvin Bierschwale
Henry Jung
Jack Thorn
Cecil Tatsch
Nolan Donop
Charlie Adamek
Verlon Masters
Fredericksburg Western Shop
Jimmy Peril
Donnie Bode
Pi Bierschwal
Stormy Maner Armke
Ingram School Hosts Farewell Barbecue For Principal Bailey
The Ingram PTA and Athletic Booster Club hosted a farewell barbecue at the Ingram School cafeteria on May 10 for Principal Edward M. Bailey. Attendees included Bailey family members and relatives from Harper, Fredericksburg, Kerrville, and San Angelo, as well as local residents. Event also covered rodeo results with multiple winners in Tie Down Ro ping, Bull Riding, Bareback Bronc Riding, and more, plus junior rodeo standings and cash prizes.
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Ingram Pta
Ingram School
Edward M. Bailey
Bailey
Marshall
Virginia
John
Harper
David Hopf
Amy
Fredericksburg
Dayton Itz
Polly
Clayton
Georgieanna
Kerrville
Georgia Bailey
San Angelo
Hartmann named to Texas 8-Man All State squad
Harper Longhorns halfback Lyn Hartmann, 145 pounds, earns a spot on the Texas 8-Man All-State team. The selection, noted by H Raymond Beck Jr of the Brownwood Chamber of Commerce, marks the first all-state acknowledgment for six and eight-man schools.
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Lyn Hartmann
Lynn Hartmann
Harper Longhorns
Texas
Harper Herald
Brownwood Chamber of Commerce
H. Raymond Beck Jr
Beck
Texas 6 and & Man Coaches Association
Brownwood
Bryan Runnels
la Pryor
Kenneth Meyer
Knippa
Carlos Saldivar
Rolando Navarro
Leakey
Ricardo Ledesma
Harrold
Patton Springs
Follett
Klondike
Smyer
Dawson High School
Welch
Carrouzell
Northside
Vernon Loop
Borden County
Gunter
Miani
Harper
Rocksprings
Comfort
N.J.D
New Building Dedication Ceremony At Gillespie County
Community gathers Sunday May 18 1975 at 2 PM for the dedication in front of the new building with Richard Hoerster as master of ceremonies. Invocation, delivery of keys, dedicatory remarks, benediction and a guided tour follow the welcome. Everyone is invited.
Mrs. Emil Dietrich Celebrates 85th Birthday
Mrs. Emil Dietrich marked her 85th birthday with a Friday party at her Fredericksburg home hosted by five daughters Meta Paul Sultemeter Eleanor Hil mar Jung Alice Hilton Spaeth Ruby Jamie Key Jr. Emmie Jeter. Relatives and friends attended, including sisters and in laws from Mason Harper Lovington. An evening barbecue supper followed as the family gathered with 11 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
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Emil Dietrich
Meta
Paul Sultemeter
Eleanor
Hilmar Jung
Alice
Hilton Spaeth
Fredericksburg
Ruby
Jamie Key Jr
San Antonio
Emmie Jeter
Lovington
New Mexico
Max Kuenemann
Fred Rahe
Harper
Albert Beyer
Arthur Dietrich
Eddie Kramer
Mason
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Social Justice Review
Harper Locals
Darwin T. Blair
Rachel M. Oberkampf
Comanche
Will
Lemuel Jones
Kappa Delta Pi
National Honor Society
Jones III
Mu Gamma
Angelo State University
Jones
Angelo
Marshall Bailey
Mrs
Ed. Bailey
Peterson Hospital
David Butler
Malcolm Marshall
Justin
Marcie
Charlie Rogers
Louise Boatright
Alroy Wahl
August Ebert
Ft. Sam Houston Chapel
Major Wahl
Alton Wahl
Eberts
Werner Bueche
New Braunfels
Elmer Grosser
Bulverde
Emergency Care Association
Gillespie County Emergency Care Association
City Hall
Adeline Hahn
St. James
Mooney Aircraft
Mary
Radio Post
Gillespie
Hummingbird Hill
By Ruth Mincy
C. S. Mincy
Houston
Joe McCarter
Vanessa Vansouskas
Mincy
Thomas North
Temple
Scott & White Clinic
Reginald McDougall
Marilyn
Clayton Feller
Claude
the Herald
Gus
Young Farmer Rodeo
Horse Club
Jan Bierschwabe
Hext
Jim Peril
Greg Hogan
Becky Tatsch
Todd Fox
Marble Falls
Renee Tatsch
Tommy Bierschwale
Karen Stevens
Shetland
Brent Kyser
Jim Pern
Quin Jensccke
Kenny Meeks
Jan Bierschwab
Mitch Maner
Scott Bierschwale
Jam Peril
Lisa Taylor
Kandera
Poles
Jan Bierschwaite
Jody Shackelford
Ingram
Robert Parker
Albany
Scott Bierschwabe
Match Maner
Sheriff's Office
Harper Telephone Exchange
Enterprise
LAW Enforcement
Ceremonies
Richard Hoerster
Gillespie County Bar Association
Perry Woerner
Sidney Henke
Victor H. Sagebiel
Robert C. Flowers
Criminal Justice Division
Governor's Office
Hugo Klaerner
Milton Jung
Leo J. Blanchard, Jr
Reuben Bohnert
Mrs. Dietrich
Dietrich
Pat’s
Fredericksburg, Texas
Bubba Littrell
Melody Mustangs
Alfred Edwards
Edwards Realty
MLS P.O
Harper, Texas
Bull Edwards
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