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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1952
Page
4
Elgin Dittmar of the Southwest Doss Conservation Group bales 120 alfalfa from 7 acres and eyes seeding on more land for soil improvement and hay. Range Field Day drew about 200 attendees with a grass judging contest. The Grapetown and Nebgen School groups placed in conservation contests while soil surveys advance plans.
Fred Gammenthaler returned home Monday night after several weeks at Advent Hospital in Oklahoma where he received treatment and underwent foot surgery.
Dallas County cattleman Frank Hamm denounces the federal farm program as bogged down in red tape and criticizes Stevenson for backing the current approach. He urges decentralization and Eisenhower’s pledge to empower regions to tailor farm policies to local soils and climates. The piece notes Hamm’s rare public critique and warns against further socialization of farm lands.
Senator Dick Russell of Georgia warns the nation against a military run presidency and endorses Adlai Stevenson for president. He argues civilian control is essential and condemns Eisenhower’s political contradictions while urging voters to support Stevenson in the November 4 election.
More than 200 farmers ranchers and businessmen attended the third annual field day at Otto Schumann Ranch near Albert hosted by the Hill Country Association of Soil Conservation Supervisors. Blanco County led grass judging with Pflugrath group scoring 443 of 450, Van C Brown of Harper top individual with a perfect 150, and Otis Armstrong urged soil conservation as vital to preventing future droughts floods and soil loss.
The Social Security Administration may repay part of the reburial cost for servicemen who died overseas after June 24 1950 and are buried in the United States. Claims for burial expense lump sums now extend two years from burial or reburial, not from death, with certain survivor exceptions.
The little daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Rode of Doss was christened on Sunday. Sponsors were Mrs Hubert Rode and Mrs Herbie Ochler.
Mr and Mrs Lorenz Wendel Miss Magdalene and Mr and Mrs Hilmar Klaehn and their small son attended the Legion and Auxiliary Convention at San Angelo on Sunday.
Van C. Brown won first in the individual grass judging at the Hill Country Association of Soil Conservation Districts Weld day on the Otto Schumann Ranch. Three others tied for perfect scores in the first round. Mrs. Brown entered the cord-string scoring 124 of 150.
Herbert Lang of San Angelo en route to San Antonio stopped for a visit with his father Arth Lang on Saturday.
The Gillespie County Farm Bureau will hold its regular monthly meeting and election of 1953 officers and directors on Thursday November 6 at 7 30 p m in the Agriculture building Over 200 families are listed on the membership rolls and members are urged to attend to help select officers for 1953 new directors convention delegates and plan the 1953 program A nominating committee has named candidates for president and vice presidents and several directors Nomination from the floor is allowed and thanks are conveyed to members who donated time and refreshments for the October meeting.
Governor Allan Shivers proclaims November 9 to 16 as Texas Wool and Mohair Week to coincide with the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association meeting in San Angelo. He notes wool and mohair support Texas agriculture and national defense amid drought, urging recognition of the industry’s economic role. Carlos Parker visited Dallas and Grand Prairie with friends.
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