Ranchers Urged to Check For Serious Screwworm Outbreak
Texas sheep and goat raisers warn of a serious screwworm outbreak threatening livestock. Sutton Allison cites ideal conditions and 1 045 cases by April, urging inspection of sheep goats and cattle and immediate treatment of wounds plus precautions before moving animals or performing surgeries.
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Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers’ Association
U. S
Texas
Sutton Allison
Fort Stockton
Ts&gra
Southwest
Mexico
Allison
Artificial Insemination Clinics Drive Texas Rancher Training
County Agent John R. Beverly reports eight AI pregnancy determination clinics run fall 1971 to May 1972 with strong producer interest across Texas and neighboring states. Jointly supported by American Breeders Service and Texas Agricultural Extension Service, the program offers in-depth palpation instruction and plans for 1972 clinics in Midland Alice Brownwood Brenham Decatur Sulphur Springs San Antonio San Angelo Mercedes Athens. Also, two confirmed screw worm cases in Gillespie County prompt sampling and identification efforts with materials available at the office.
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John R. Beverly
Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Louisiana
Arkansas
Missouri
American Breeders Service
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Midland
Alice
Brownwood
Brenham
Decatur
Sulphur Springs
Tex
San Antonio
San Angelo
Mercedes
Athens
Gillespie County
Stonewall
Harper Area
Is now the time to refinance loans
Capital for expansion, more money from your equity, debt consolidation, smaller payments are stated as reasons to adjust loan structure. A Land Bank refinancing proposal is offered. Local notices mention relatives visiting and graduation events in Fredericksburg. The May Farm Bureau News Letter discusses the Mohair Council of America agreement with USDA and the National Wool Act provisions through 1973.
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Mohair Council of America, Inc
United States Department of Agriculture
Mohair Council of America
USDA
American Sheep Producers Council
Fiddler's Contest in Kerrville at Schreiner Institute
A Friendly Fiddler's Contest runs May 31 to June 4 in Kerrville during the Texas State Arts and Crafts Fair at Schreiner Institute. Sponsored by the Kerr County Junior Horse Club, the top three prizes will be awarded. Hazelle Caleote of Goat Creek Road Kerrville notes additional events including a Square Dance by the Hill Country Promenaders and nightly street dances by the Court House group.
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Schreiner Institute
Kerrville
Kerr County Junior Horse Club
Goat Creek Road
Junior Horse Club
Hill Country Promenaders
Court House
Parker Family Attends Multiple Funeral Events
Locals Walter Parker sr attended funeral services for his aunt Mrs Samma Baker on Wednesday. Roger Parker of Driftwood came for Wayne Parker's funeral. The group spent Thursday night with Walter Parker jr and visited Mrs Walter Parker sr before joining the Tommy Skipper family for a graduation and other visits.
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Walter Parker Sr
Samma Baker
Roger Parker
Driftwood
Wayne Parker
Walter Parker Jr
Tommy Skipper
Leal Skipper
LeRoy Parish
Ane Taruly
Tori Heroin
Roy Ravert
San Antonio
Ducks Predict Flooding Near New Braunfels Amid Disaster
A eyewitness tale from Kenneth Triesch notes a flock of about 15 ducklings near Lake Dunlop synced their movements as the Guadalupe river rose on May 11. The ducks’ behavior is cited as a possible natural warning prior to the flood that forced evacuations and caused widespread damage at Landa Park and the Comal Creek area.
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New Braunfels
Landa Park
Kenneth Triesch
Lake Dunlop
Triesch
Kenneth
Eden
Comal
Blueders Creek
Anda Park
RC&D Urges Flood Control Projects in Fredericksburg Area
The RC&D executive committee calls for flood prevention work on creeks and watersheds feeding the Pedernales River in Gillespie County Texas. Officials are urged to back the projects now rather than delay, as costs are outweighed by potential loss of life and property. Also notes a Sunday visit by Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Hopf and Tyler Wilke to Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Kinsey.
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Rc&d
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Pedernales River
Oliver Hopf
Tyler Wilke
A. J. Kinsey
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Mission Screwworm Lab
By Duery Menzies
Max O. Reinbach
Jack W. Phillips
Sidney Baker
P.O. Box
Joe Mack Scarborough
Austin
Thei
Mesdames
Lydia Bierschwab
J M. Scarborough
John Tarr
Mrs Watkins Tarr
Dallas
Ralph Gillespie
Debra
Lue Schmidt
Farm Bureau
Alton Oehler
Grey
Fredericksbury
Bailey
Qaughter
Georgia Bailey
Range & Field
Comal Springs
Ray Harroun
Jules Goux
Gaston Chevrolet
Tommy Milton
James A Murphy
Joe Boyer
Peter Depaolo
Frank Lockhart
George Souders
Louis Meyer
Ray Keech
Billy Arnold
Louis Schneider
Fred Frame
Bill Cummings
Kelly Petillo
Wilbur Shaw
Floyd Roberts
Floyd Davis Mauri Rose
George Robson
Mauri Rose
Bill Holland
John Parsons
Lee Wallard
Troy Ruttman
Bill Vukovich
Bob Sweikert
Pat Flaherty
Sam Hanks
Jimmy Bryan
Rodger Ward
Jim Rathmann
Firestone
Ana
Nate
Blackwall
Tale
George
Robin Hood
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Harper Herald
Harper, Texas
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