Nehgen School Group Discusses Conservation Efforts
Families from Nehgen School district met at the Nehgen Schoolhouse on Thursday September 13 to review conservation accomplishments and watch films about soil practices. T. W. Neal of the Soil Conservation Service aided the meeting and future sessions are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nehgen
Roy Jacoby
Edmund Jacoby
Roy Sub ‘Ett
Walter Koidzik
Alonzo Ducker
T. W. Neal
Soil Conservation Service
The
West Eckert
Big Eckert
Willow Conservation
Willow City
R. T. Lawrence
Troy Foster
Harry E. Hohmann
Arthur Schlaudi
Edgar Gold
Fitzhugh Lee
Howard
Burrer
Mr. Holland
Social Security Extends Coverage to Self Employed
Self employed individuals are now covered under the Social Security Law starting January 1 1951 with amendments excluding some professions. The first tax report for 1951 earnings is due March 15 1952 along with income tax returns. Earnings over 400 dollars are covered with a tax rate of 244 percent up to 3600 dollars. Those earning under 400 do not pay taxes or receive coverage. A mandatory program, details are available at nearest Social Security office. A representative will be in Fredericksburg at the Chamber of Commerce at 8 am September 25 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security Administration
Fredericksburg
Chamber of Commerce
Stomach Worms And Other Parasites In Sheep Goats And Cattle
County Agent Charles A. notes current best practices for preventing internal and external parasites in livestock. He details stomach worms, horn flies, grub in the head, and suggests drenching calves and yearlings with phenothiazine, proper administration to avoid lung exposure, and using insecticides like DDT powder to control horn flies. He describes the life cycle of nose grub in sheep and the irritation it causes.
Gillespie County Farm Policy Review Completed
Members of the Gillespie County Agricultural Mobilization Committee finished the Family Farm Policy Review and will forward the report to the State Mobilization Committee in Austin before Washington. They recommended county level staff expansion, quicker conservation planning, updated appraisal bases, expanded FHA coverage, longer loan terms, and faster research to aid farmers and ranchers statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County Agricultural Mobilization Committee
Gillespie Co
United States Department of Agriculture
Fair Ground
State Mobilization Committee
Washington
Soil Conservation Service
Farm Credit Administration
Farmers’ Home Administration
FHA
FIA
Gillespie County Farm Bureau Membership Drive Planned
Gillespie County Farm Bureau members met at the Agriculture building to plan a membership drive October 11 to 18. The drive aims to educate the public on bureau goals and the role of organized groups in legislation and farm parity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie Farm Bureau
Gilespie County Farm Bureau Federation
Ocober
Farm Bureau
National Federation
National Farm Program
Gillespie County
Narm Bureau
Expension Service
Bureau of Animal Industries
Experiment Stations
Hill Country Telephone Cooperative
Gillespie County Game Association Elects Directors
The Gillespie County Game and Fish Association met at Turner Hall with strong attendance. Four new directors were elected for two years: Wahrmund Mund Petmecky and Kothe. remaining directors will serve one year: Renick Petsch Herbert and Jordan. Petmecky noted wildlife value and a regional hunter economy of about two and a half million dollars in Gillespie Kerr Mason and Llano counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County Game & Fish Association
Turner Hall
Gather
Gilbert Kaderli
Martin Dittmar
Victor Sagebiel
Emil Lange
H. KE. Wahrmund
Herman Mund
Wm Petmecky
Bill Kothe
B. Renick
Emil Petsch
Monroe Herbert
Harry Jordan
William Petmecky
Gillespie, Kerr, Mason and
Llano
Auto and Truck Drivers Must Stop For School Bus
State law requires motorists to stop when approaching a stopped school bus on public highways or rural roads. Exercise extreme caution to protect children. the life of a pupil is at stake.
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Soil Conservation District News
Soil Conservation District
Willie Wehmeyer Jr
Lueckenbach
PMA
Felix Ottmers
Doublehorn Road
Andrew Nielsen
Stonewall
H. W. Kothe
Cherry Springs
R. Burg
Calvin Weinheimer
Clinton Hardin
Henry Kirk
Eckert
Reinhold Beyer
Enchanted Rock
Alf. Duecker
Joe Duderstadt
Harper Highway
Mars. Wesley, Kielman
San Angelo
Gordon Harper
Harper
Quality Grocery & Market
Negley Paints and Paint Products
Mrs
Alfred Lehne
Harper, Texas
Bonnie Joe Metzger
San Antonio
A. A. Metzger
Opal Eckert
Oren Cottle
Ovo
Jackie Eathorne
A&m College
Gilbert Strackbein
Flarper
Charles A
Horn
the Radio Post
Estron
Esskay
Grays Buyger
Fredericksburg, Texas
Gabardine
Ted
Carl Oehler
Edwin Strackbein
John Morris Ranch
Charles Schwarz
Charles Jr
Kerrville
Theo. Oehler
Richard Gammenthaler
the Herald
Gillespie County Game Protective Assa
Herald
Gulf Service Station
Richard Roeder
Prop
Gulf Gas & Oils
Floy Bode
Wool
Mobil Gas
Mobil Oil
Crosley Appliances
J. F. Smart
West Main Street
Kerrville, Texas
Kerr and
Gillespie Counties
Rayens
Sterling Bros
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