Conservation projects and farming practices across Knopp and surrounding areas
J A Andrews works with Gallespie County Soil Conservation District to convert retired cropland to coastal bermuda grass, expand a farm pond, and build a diversion terrace to reduce erosion. Nearby ranchers Warren Hahn and Garland Taylor implement crossfences and brush control with goats and river frontage improvements to boost production and recreation. Willis Wehmeyer plans two diversion terraces and root plow mesquite for grass, while Emil Fritz and family visit friends in Fredericksburg and local football games draw community turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Andrews
Gallespie County
Garland Taylor
Ket
Ville
Uewel Taylor
Taylor
Willie Wehmeyer, Jr
Luckenbach
Willie
Rain richens Hill Country with scattered totals across towns
Range and Field notes heavy rainfall across the Hill Country last week and Sunday. Levi Deike reports 1.50 inches at the ranch between Hye and Johnson City and 2.06 inches when including Sunday showers. Johnson City Blanco New Braunfels and Marble Falls areas also record rain with 1.80 to 3.0 inch totals. Officials note drought relief with greens grass and full stock tanks. forecast calls for more showers from a northern cold front.
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Texas
Fredericksburg
Stonewall
Weinheimer
Alois Nehgen
Levi Deike
Deike
Levi
Johnson City
Blanco
New Braunfels
Carter Ranch
Marble Falls
Killeen
Blanes
Long Hill
del Rio
Blarkettville
Rack Springs
Cariizo Springs
Countis
Tax Benefits for Seniors Highlight Revenue Act of 1964
County Agent C A Stone reports on the Revenue Act of 1964 detailing tax benefits for taxpayers over 65. Highlights include a partial exclusion of gain on selling a personal residence, full deduction for medicines and drugs when itemized, and an added minimum standard deduction. Also notes deadline for gasoline tax refund claims and 4 H program updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Director of
Internal Revenue
Durst Mourns Ida Kensing Durst at Doss Memorial
Mrs Alfred E Durst nee Ida Kensing of Doss dies at 81 years 9 months 6 days at Keidel Memorial Hospital Born April 15 1883 in Mason County daughter of Henri and Christine Sthrackbem Kensing Married December 20 1904 at First Methodist Church to Alfred B Durst who died 1953 Survived by two sons H L Durst Fredericksburg Carl W Durst San Antonio two daughters in law two grandchildren Funeral services held September 22 at Beckmann Funeral Home Doss St Peter Lutheran Church. Interment Greenwood Cemetery.
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Alfred E. Durst
Ida Kensing
Doss
Gage
Keidel Memorial Hospital
Durst
Mason County
Henri and
Christine Sthrackbem Kensing
First Methodist
Alfred B. Durst
St. Peter Lutheran Chitrn
H. L Durst
Frederiecksburg
Carl Wo Durst
San Antonio
Hl. Ol Durst
Karl W. Durst
Ajax Kensing
Otto Kensing
Frank Kensine
Alfred Kensing
Annie
Lous Webe
Beckmann
William Fo Larese
Dos
St. Peter Lutheran Church
Choi Sang
Richard Kaspee Odack Byers
Eleni Welpe
Levi Rea Ore Reubesu
Evers Ane Kaiwin
Greenwood Cemickers
Cordial Invitation to Church Services This Sunday
The church extends a warm welcome with Masses at 7 30 and 9 00 am on Sunday September 27 followed by youth classes and a Bible rally Sunday School at 9 15 am. Winter schedule begins October 4 with slight time shifts and a benefit dinner is planned for October 18. Rev. Clifford Edge leads. Mrs. C N Taylor oversees Sunday School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Religion
Choi
Clifford Edge
C. N. Taylor
Castell Unveils First Llano County Historical Marker
The unveiling ceremony for a Castell Beitina Leinengin marker will occur Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Llano River north end in Castell. Ross Bauman presides. Linda Oestreich gives the sketch and Larry Leifeste unveils the marker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castell- Beitina-Leinengin
Llano River
Castell
Llano County
Ross Bauman
Llano County Historical Society
Linda Oestreich
Larry Leifeste
Llano
Mason and
Gillespie County Historical Societies
Lous Crump
Terry Townsend
Ferdinand Herff
San Antonio
Castell Methodist Church
Briscoe Honors U S Agriculture With CROP Barbecue
Dolph Briscoe spoke at a community barbecue in Mason County on September 15 praising agriculture and linking it to CROP the Community Resources Appeal of Church World Service The event highlighted CROP as an interdenominational and interfaith program inviting American contributions to aid global agricultural needs
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Mexico
U.S
Keuge Mason Reed
Kurt Eckhardt
Aneliew Fenselike
Creed Community
Panny Hotesberger
Gadpetowe
Oto Central
Mason County
Dolph Briscoe
Church World Service
Agricul
First Baptist Church Adds Pastor Rev Tommy O Bryant
Sam The Way The Truth and The Life line stands with Rev Tommy O Bryant as pastor at First Baptist Church. The message frames faith, guidance, and commitment to the congregation. The article highlights a leadership change and spiritual focus.
Central Texas CROP barbecue champions aid abroad relief
Col V Z Cornelius presided as master of ceremonies at the Central Texas CROP barbecue in Mason County. The event, organized by the Mason County CROP Committee led by August Willmann, highlighted aid efforts for hungry people overseas and featured remarks on American leadership in relief.
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Briscoe
America
V. Z. Cornelius
Goldth Waite
Texas
Mason County
August Willmann
Harper Herald Publishes Local Political Announcements
The Harper Herald is authorized to publish political notices for the upcoming November General Election. Officials remind readers listings will appear under 104 with details on candidates and procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Herald
Harper United Presbyterian Church Service Times
Rev David J Gallaher pastor and van C Brown Sunday School superintendent list service times 9 45 and 10 45 a m with additional church meeting schedules for Womens Assn and Session and a cordial invitation to worship at any listed service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper United Presbyterian Church
David J. Gallaher
van C. Brown
Womens Assn
Weekend Church Schedule Highlights
10 00 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m Morning Worship 7 00 p m Evangelistic Service describes a church day timetable without extra details or locations.
Weekend visit by Austin couple with inlaws noted
Mr and Mrs Delbert Oehler of Austin spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Herbie Oeoehler and Mr and Mrs Edwin Braeutigam. Center Paint people attending the football game Friday might be Mr and Mrs Taul Suffel greeting old friends and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Oehler
Austin
Herbie Oeoehler
Edwin Braeutigam
Mrs. Taul Suffel
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