County Agent Outlines House Plant Potting Mixes
County agent Parker explains a three-part potting mix using two parts loam two parts peat moss and one part sand with optional manure or leaf mold. He warns sterilize soil to kill pests and diseases and to use clean tools and new pots to avoid contamination.
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Parker
Winter pastures and soil tests guide better forage quality
County agent Parker stresses high fertilization for deep roots and early growth in winter pastures. Soil tests determine fertilizer lime and nutrient needs. Proper seedbeds and insect control support early planting, with benefits to milk production and cattle weights.
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Parker
Agriculture's influence on Texas economy in 1970
Texas agriculture added nearly 10 billion to the state economy in 1970 with 40 percent from tools and processing and distribution. Farm marketing cash receipts reached 9.31 billion, livestock and livestock product sales 1.95 billion, and crop receipts 1.9 billion. Farm assets total about 29 billion, with 119 million in real estate taxes paid.
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Texas
Charles K. Baker
Baker
Tax Man Sam Sez Highway Use Tax Deadline
Congress created a highway network and a highway use tax on large trucks truck tractors and buses. The IRS reminds truck owners that August 31 is the filing deadline for Form 2290 and the highway use tax for the fiscal year starting July 1 1971. Publication 349 is available to determine taxable status.
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Internal Revenue Service
IRS
August is Sandwich Month Highlights Nutritious Lunch Ideas
College Station nutrition expert Frances Reasonover of Texas A&M stresses the four basic food groups for sandwiches and snacks. She suggests peanut butter and banana sandwiches for meat and bread groups, with tomato juice for vitamins A and C, plus cheese or milk for the dairy group and lettuce or celery for crunch and nutrients.
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College Station
Frances Reasonover
Texas A&m University
Peanut Bitter
Kraatz Family Reunion Held at Hords Creek Lake
The Kraatz family reunion occurred August 8 at Hords Creek Lake with attendees from Winters Abi lene Ballinger Waco and Alamo. Family members listed include Walter Kraatz, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kraatz, plus Dianne Donna Lissa and many others. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for support after Scottie Duncan's death with thanks to Southside Baptist Church.
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Kraatz
Hords Creek Lake
Walter Kraatz
Robert Kraatz
Lee Roy Chaney
Don Marks
Dianne
Donna
Lissa
Annetta Heathcott
Denny Ray
Abilene
Dora Presley
Donnie
Eddie Seelke
Sherry
Leroy
Paula
Dale White
Connie
Zane
Ballinger
Malcom Davis
Carla
Waco
Freddie Koch
Jim Burleson
Douglas
Alamo
Scottie Duncan
Southside Baptist Church
Mack Edwards
Scottie Danford
Classified Ad Roundup: Odds and Ends for Sale
Small household items and trinkets offered for sale. Various toys books kitchenware and tools available at modest prices. Items listed by local residents in a community classifieds section with contact details and pickup or delivery options.
Notable Families Named in San Angelo and New Braunfels
Ronnie Esmall and his children of San Angelo join Mr and Mrs Clarence Young, and Rev and Mrs Joe Kraatz from New Braunfels in a gathered list of residents acknowledged in the community notice.
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Ronnie Esmall
San Angelo
Clarence Young
New Braunfels
Joe Kraatz
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the Winters Enterprise
Sam Sez
Commerce Street
Dallas
Duncan Hines
Folger’s
S. & H. Green
Hunt
Kimbell
Thompson
Prunes
Kountry
Shasta Drinks
KRAFT
Gandy
Libby
Morton
Fish & Salisbury Steak
Gladiola
Delsey Bathroom
Gooch Blue Ribbon I Lle
Chuck
Winters