Coastal Bermuda Grass Promotes Proper Grazing Practices
E D Jackson, cooperator with Lavaca Soil Conservation District, planted about 60 acres of Coastal Bermuda grass. He grazes roughly 50 head of cattle for two months and stresses annual fertilization and leaving 4 to 5 inches of growth. Walter Knezek, another district cooperator, has revised his cropland to pasture with a new pond and Coastal grass work.
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E. D. Jackson
Lavaca
Walter Knezek
Sweet Home
Bermuda
Knezek
Kne
Yuletide Customs Around the World
A survey of Christmas traditions from Germany to Scotland shows each country’s unique customs. It notes Germany’s tree decorating, Nikolaus on December 6, Mexico’s posadas, Holland’s Strooivand, Brazil’s Christmas without snow, and Scotland’s New Year gift exchange with haggis and coal visits.
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Germany
St. Nicholas
Nikolaus
Kristkindl
England
Mexico
Holland
Netherlands
Brazil
Papa Noel
Scotland
Knezek expands Coastal plantings on farm acreage
Knezek now tends about 25 acres of Coastal with plans to plant more this spring. He revised his mother's plan Mrs. Frank Knezek and reports eight acres planted to Coastal last spring with an excellent stand. Rudolph Ulcak has developed a conservation plan with the Lavaca Soil Conservation District and plans to plant Coastal bermuda grass.
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Jackson
Zek
Knezek
Frank Knezek
Rudolph Ulcak
Lavaca
Ulcak
Bermuda
Pasture Renovations and Plans for Coastal Bermuda Grass
Numerous farmers and Cooperators with the Lavaca and DeWitt soil districts present conservation plans, including Otto Kuck near Pearl City and Santiago Galindo in Lavaca, focusing on waterways terraces and grass cover. The drive emphasizes spring Coastal Bermuda plantings, proper grazing, and soil-conservation measures to boost livestock feed and land protection.
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Antonio Elizonido
Midway
Soil Conservation Service
Yoakum
Otto Kuck
DeWitt County
Victor Peters
Lavaca
Rudy Benys
Hugh Benbow
Hope
Benbow
Houston
Bermuda
Subscribers urged to send in all changes of address
The Shiner Gazette notes new post office regulations raise notification and change of address fees from five to ten cents effective January 10. It explains why timely address updates save costs for publications and urges readers to notify in advance. Also mentions Mr and Mrs Allen Esse and son visiting from San Antonio for Christmas. The Shiner Dine Inn advertises holiday dinner reservations by phone.
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Shiner Gazette
Post Office
Allen Esse
Howard
San
Shiner Dine Inn
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