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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1955
Page
3
The District will award prizes for outstanding parade floats with a soil and water conservation theme. First place 15 dollars, second 10, third 5. July nears race meet time and preparations urged. Visit Soil Conservation Service office or contact district supervisors for ideas.
Ray Clapp of a ranch west of London nurtures a thriving turf on his rocky hill sides after seeding K. R. Bluestein two years ago. The note highlights successful pasture development and grass variety experimentation by a local rancher.
A report from Clapp highlights grazing patterns and grass varieties in the district. Side oats grama Indian grass and little bluestem show strong stands with stock preferring bluestem and Indian grass. A grass nursery is established at headquarters. Blue panic and buffel grass spread well and seed harvesting this fall will provide a local source for next spring's revegetation.
Albert Anderegg ranches near Harper and mentions one draw on K R Bluestein. Grass spreads up slopes and down. Anderegg says reliable seed with high purity and germination is key to a good pasture stand.
Mr and Mrs John Brooks returned from Austin after attending a family reunion at the Lloyd David Ranch with 62 relatives. The reunion honors Mrs J W Little, 90, sole survivor of 13. The 97 year old ranch house remains in good condition and hosts the annual gathering. Recordings are made each year for playback at future reunions.
Barbara Whitworth daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl O Whitworth of London Route Harper Texas is among sixty Texans enrolled in the University of Hawaii six weeks summer session The program titled Sun Surf and Study draws 3709 students Miss Whitworth a Rice Institute sophomore selected courses in the Intellectual History of Modern Russia and Swimming She is a Howard Tour member and making her first visit to the Islands.
Mil da Kothmann ten from Mountain Home, polio survivor, spent two weeks at the Texas Lions Camp for Crippled Children in Kerrville. In Lions Tale she recalls making a clay pitcher a basket a belt and a pin dish and notes the fun of creating many items.
Mrs. Jordan Cunningham and Jo Ann visited San Antonio on Friday. They were accompanied home by Mrs. L. R. Parker, currently staying at the Cunningham home.
Mrs Mattie Patterson spent Wednesday and Thursday of last week in Rocksprings with Mrs C Gardner Franks. She made the trip with Mrs Lester Hodges who visited relatives.
W. K. Dunlap of Ozona spent Thursday and Friday with his daughter Mrs. Robert M. Neal, Mr. Neal, and Kenny and Bobby. He brought a birthday cake and gifts since Sunday was her birthday.
Mrs Beatrice Nixon of Meard visited Mr and Mrs B L Smith Jr on Thursday for a social call.
Miss Kay Motley won the distinction of Miss YMBC of New Orleans during a visit with her aunt Mrs. Robert M. Huffman. She returned home Saturday with Theresa Dee Hager of San Antonio and Lucy Carol and Beth McElroy of Eden. Bob Huffman accompanied them to assist the McElroys, who are building a new house.
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