Bergmann flood rescue and store heroics along Kerrville road
Mr and Mrs Paul Bergmann were stranded in their home as the Pedernales river rose higher than in decades. John Zenner Chas Weber and Curtis Freibtag rescued them by boat. Neighbors Ad Kott and Mrs Weber aided mud cleanup. The Bergmann Store area known as Marys Place faced flood damage with cars and a trailer moved to safety. Calves tied at roping pens were released as water rose eight to ten feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Bergmann
Kerrville Road
Pedernaes
John Zenner
Chas. Weber
Ad. Kott
Weber
Bergmann’s
Zenner
Ad Kott
Bill Nichols
Clinton Grona
Angus Cattle Calf Sale Set For September 30
The Hill Country Angus Association sponsors a September 30 sale at Gillespie Fair Grounds with stocker and feeder steers and heifer calves, commercial cows, and registered range bulls. Don Estes of San Angelo will auction. Vendors to contact County Agent Stone with animal counts and descriptions. bulls restricted to association members.
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Gillespie Fair Grounds
Don Estes
San Angelo
Hill Country
Angus Association
Stone
Hill Country Angus Association
M. E. Grate
Mason
I. N. Mitchell
Smithson Valley
Nolin Althaus
Willow City
Gillespie County urged to plant winter legumes for cover crop
The Gillespie County Mobilization Committee asks farmers to plant winter legumes now that moisture is favorable. 1952 payment rates for No 1 seed vary by crop with Austria Winter, Dixie Wonder Peas at .45 at cents and Madrid Claver at .20 per pound. 200 pounds of 20 percent superphosphate per acre must be applied. Planting deadline is December 1 with prior written approval required for seeding and seed analysis certificates for home grown seed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Harry Vetch
Hutham Claver
Madrid Claver
Legion Auxiliary Urges Women to Pray for Korea End
Rae Ashton of Vernal Utah, new president of the American Legion Auxiliary, calls on women nationwide to pray for an end to hostilities in Korea and to live with faith in American traditions. She outlines a convention program supporting disabled veterans of three wars, veterans families, and active community service with national security in mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Rae Ashton
Vernal
Utah
Korea
Social Security rep to visit Fredericksburg Tuesday
A representative of the Social Security Administration will visit Fredericksburg on September 23 at 8 a.m. at the Chamber of Commerce to advise on all phases of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance program. The Austin office seeks contacting salaried and self-employed workers retiring this year to ensure the best filing time based on earnings since 1951.
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Social Security Administration
Fredericksburg
James B. Marley
Austin
Chamber of Commerce
Floodwaters Misflow Into Barrons Creek Near Fredericksburg
Last week flood waters drained from the highway into Barrons Creek near Fredericksburg. Water covered the road by about a foot, affecting local travel and signaling rising creek levels in the area.
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Fredericksburg
Barrons Creek
Santa Fe Railway Awards Honor 15 Texas 4-H Members
Educational awards from the Santa Fe Railway System will be presented this fall to 15 outstanding Texas 4-H club members for their achievements and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe Railway System
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Bergmann
Mary
Bergmann's
Freitag’s
John
Fred Whitewood
Brown
Oliver Hopf
Bill Dees
Carol
New Jersey
Robert Kensing
Camp Verde
Harper Friday
W. Brown
J. F. Cook
San Antonio
Gillespie
Charles Gant Menthaler
Houston
Galveston
G. Tuer
Kerrville
Fred Gam
Menthaler
Sam Scarborough
Brownwood
Harper
Nolan Guthrie
Jack Jones
John L. Weaver
Nathee
Legion Auxiliary
Women of America
Social Security
Miss New Yorker Fashions
Wach
Ete
Chis
Ruben Leyendecker
Pearance
Ewald Schaefeer
Pedernales River
John Segner
Etre
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