Texas Faces Big Campaign Battle Over Stevenson and Eisenhower
Austin reports a split in Texas politics as Democrats push Stevenson with Sam Rayburn leading and Eisenhower backing by Claud Gilmer and Governor Allan Shivers followers. Amarillo delegates placed Stevenson and Sparkman on the ticket while urging Texans to vote for Eisenhower and Nixon, signaling a mixed, high stakes campaign. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Buckner of New Braunfels visited Mrs. Carrie Calentine Saturday.
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Austin
Texas
Stevenson
Claud Gilmer
Rocksprings
House of Representatives
Eisenhower
Gilmeer
Allan Shivers
Amarillo
Sparkman
Nixon
Ray Buckner
New Braunfels
Carrie Calentine
Taxes Discount and Poll Tax Rules in Gillespie County
Taxes and poll tax payments run Oct 1 1952 through Jan 31 1953 with early discounts: 3 percent for Oct payments, 2 percent for Nov, 1 percent for Dec, and none in Jan. Exemption rules apply to 21st birthday status in 1952 or 1953, those over 60 exempt, and residents of Independent School districts Harvey? and Willow City. Local social notes include visits from Aden Nixon Chester Deiter and others across Junction, San Antonio, Port Arthur, Harper, Alpine.
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Sta
Milton C. Durst
Burg
Harper
Willow City
Durst
Gillespie County
Walker Family Visit To Midland
Mr and Mrs Henry Walker and their children from Midland visited his mother Mrs Nath Walker over the weekend. Mrs Walker accompanied them home to Midland for a visit.
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Henry Walker
Midland
Nath Walker
Fel couple visits Mrs Carries Calentine Saturday night
Mr and Mrs Harry Fel of Comanche visited Mrs Carrie Calentine Saturday night.Caption reflects a social visit noted in local society items.
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Harry Fel
Comanche
Carrie Calentine
Seed fall legumes to improve soil and water retention
Gillespie County Soil Conservation District urges planting Hubam Madrid and Evergreen sweetclover as cover crops to reduce erosion from heavy rains. Legumes add nitrogen and organic matter, improve moisture storage, and help soil structure for future drought. Election for district supervisor set Oct 7 1952 at the Agriculture Building.
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Madrid
Gillespie County Soil Conservation District
Soil Conservation Board urges conservation farming gains
The Gillespie County Soil Conservation District board met September 17 to review rain damage and report that full conservation plans minimize topsoil loss. They approved initial plans for landowners including J B Weiser Fredericksburg and others, with technicians to assist. Fall legumes like hubam Madrid and evergreen clover are recommended. inoculate seeds and use skimmed milk for moistening. An election for Sub-Division No. 4 supervisor is set for October 7 at 2 pm in the Agriculture Building. eligible landowners and wives may vote.
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Gillespie County
Board of Supervisors
Gillespie County Soil Conservation District
J. B. Wieser
Fredericksburg
Arthur Felps
Cain City
Martin Lindig
Pleasant Hill
Clarence Lochie
Bear Creek
Alex R. Frantzen
Walter Fuhrmann
Honey Creek
M. F. Satterwhite
Eckert
Charles Boerner Jr
Meusebach
Henry Bruns
Crabapple
W. H. Cardwell
Lower Grape Creek
Soil Conservation Service
Madrid
Texas Farmers to Be Honored at State Fair Ceremonies
More than 300 Texas FHA Farm Families will receive certificates for repaying loans during 1952. The event at Dallas State Fair grounds October 9 includes remarks by Lyndon B. Johnson and introductions by Dillard B. Lasseter. County Supervisor Burleson leads a delegation of farm families to the fifth Annual Achievement Day.
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Texas
State Fair Grounds
Dallas
R. L. Thornton
L. J. Cappleman
Farmers Home Administration
Lyndon B. Johnson
United States
Johnson
Administrator of Farmers Home Administration
Dillard B. Lasseter
W. M. Burkes
Farmers Home Administration Farm Ownership Division
Senate
Joseph C. O’mahoney
Wyoming
Citiion
Solon
National Youth Administration
James E. Burleson
FHA
Commercial Angus Sale Set by Hill Country Angus Assn
The Hill Country Angus Association sponsors a commercial Angus sale at Gillespie Co Grounds on Sept. 30. Consignors list 15 bulls 30 cows and about 500 stocker steers and calves. Contact Charles Stone or sale committee members Nolin Althaus J N Mitchell M E Grote for selling Angus calves. Mr and Mrs Carlton Bier selgwale and Mrs Floyd Bier echwale visited J C Man family.
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Hill Country
Hill Country Angus Association
Gillespie Co
Consignors
Charles Stone
Nolin Althaus
J. N. Mitchell
M. E. Grote
Carlton Bierselgwale
Floyd Bier Echwale
Segovia
J. C. Man
Gillespie County Voters Face Poll Tax Exemption Guidance
Voters in Gillespie County Texas are informed there is no registration requirement for the upcoming general election. To vote, individuals must have paid the 1952 poll tax or hold an exemption for those turning 21 or those over 60. Milton Durst notes that some correctly seek guidance on registration concepts used in other states.
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Gillespie County
Texas
Milton Durst
Union
Red Cross closes Gillespie flood aid effort
Red Cross reports show four families received temporary help and three families rehabilitation aid after Gillespie County flood. Total rehab cash spent was 529.59 dollars with local and national support split. Mrs Sadie Stohl led the effort and returned to St Louis.
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Red Cross
Gillespie County
Sadie Stohl
St. Louis
Missouri
National Red Cross
Local Family Visits and Birth Report in Harper Area
Mr and Mrs Fred Bierschwale and son visited Segovia Monday night. H D Sivells of Austin spent the weekend with W E Fletcher. Floyd Bode and children visited E Walker in Kerrville. Bode relatives from San Antonio visited Kerrville. Pete Kramer and two children of Victoria returned home after visiting Harper and Brownwood and left a ten dollar check for the Community Park. Edgar Strackbein born Sept 23 in Harper a daughter. Paul Barr and son of Mason spent the weekend with I R Brown and family.
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Charlie Morris
Ingram
Glen Irvin
Kerrville
Doce Irvin
Corpus Christ
John S. Morris
Theo. Oehler
Fred Rahe
Gus. Seitz
Alabama
Fredericksburg
Fred Bierschwale
Mrs
Floyd Bierschwale
Segovia
Floyd Bode
E. Walker
Pete Kramer
Victoria
Harper and Brownwood
Pete
Edgar Strackbein
Harper
Paul Barr
of Mason
I. R. Brown
Birth of doubt sparks education in youth and aging
A proverb-like reflection notes that white hair may signal late surrender rather than age, and that doubt marks the start of learning, hinting at growth through uncertainty.
Gillespie Farm Bureau Hears Holekamp on Seed Grains
Gillespie County Farm Bureau members met September 17 at the Agriculture Building. R G Holekamp president of Comfort Seed Growers Cooperative spoke on small grain varieties planted at the Comfort Seed Growers Experiment Farm noting seed yield grazing ability and winter hardiness. A report on the Mason district meeting with guest speaker Lowe nie Itz was also presented.
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Gillespie Farm Bureau
R. G. Holekamp
Comfort Seed Growers
Gillespie County Farm Bureau
Comfort Seed Growers Cooperative
Holekamp
Comfort Seed Growers Experiment Farm
Mason
Lowenie Itz
Gilespie
Mrs. Lon Whetstone Returns Home From Houston Visit
Mrs. Lon Whetstone, who had been visiting her daughter Mrs. D. L. Tobias in Houston for several weeks, returned home. The brief note records a domestic travel mention with no additional details.
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Lon Whetstone
D. L. Tobias
Houston
Attendees at Zion Lutheran Pageant Visit Rocksprings
Among those present at the Zion Lutheran Church Sunday night were Mr and Mrs Max Lange Mr and Mrs Alfred Lehne Mr and Mrs Victor Wendel and sons Mr and Mrs Lorenz Wendel and Miss Magdalena Mr and Mrs A H Wendel Mr and Mrs W O Pape and son and Mr and Mrs P F Jones. They traveled to Rocksprings Sunday to see the Pope's daughter Mrs Earl Prade who was hospitalized after a snake bite.
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Zion Lutheran Church
Max Lange
Alfred Lehne
Victor Wendel
Lorenz Wendel
Magdalena
A. H. Wendel
W. O. Pape
P. F. Jones
Rocksprings
Earl Prade
Hopt Family Visited Son in Austin This Sunday
Mr and Mrs Oliver Hopt visited their son Erato and family in Austin Sunday.
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Oliver Hopt
Erato
Austin
Color debate ends in gray for both sides
A speaker recalls a compromise on color choice for a project. Both sides agreed to a neutral gray shade after discussion seeking a universally liked option. The quote highlights a collaborative mood and emphasis on harmony over bold hues.
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Aden Nixon
Junction
Chester Deiter
San Antonio
Carlos Parker
James H. Ellis
Port Arthur
Otto Wiennecke
Bud Hawkins
Johnny Ackel
Alpine
H. Welge Lewis
P. D. Box
Floy Bode
Mobil Gas
Mobil Oil
J SM
Johnson City
H. H. Arnold Trophy
The
Air Force Association
Herald
Motaloy
Usl
Fevcka
Wera
Elage
Aia
Kerrville, Tenaspa
I-M
Fead
Dentege
H. D. Sivells of
W. E. Fletcher
Sir Thomas Lipton
NBC
Ronald Colman
Harper Herald
Harper, Texas
Free Croce
Bidwell
Lengeba
Bos
J. O. Ernst
Wrederickshburg
Joe Marsh
Philadelphia
Sis
United States Brewers Foundation
Rire
Ny At
Fall Arrow
Wembley
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