Careful Christmas Tree Buying With Ohio Official Hints
William B. Nye of the Department of Natural Resources advises shoppers to pick trees that keep needles, are symmetric with a straight main stem, have sturdy limbs, and emit fragrance. He favors live balled and burlapped trees for environmental reasons but notes many cannot plant after Christmas. About 35 million trees are sold yearly in the United States for around $120 million, mostly from specialized nurseries.
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William B. Nye
Department of Natural Resources
Ohio
Tree buying tips for freshness and origin
An expert urges buyers to ask dealers when and where a Christmas tree was cut. He notes Ohio trees are often fresher than those from Michigan, Canada, Wisconsin, or the southern regions, after considering five to seven years of growth and care.
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Nye
Ohio
Michigan
Canada
Wisconsin
Forester Explains Needle Retention in Tree Species
Mark Ryan, urban forester in Natural Resources division of forestry and reclamation, notes different species retain needles for varying lengths. He says Scotch pine holds its needles longest while Norway spruce loses them most quickly.
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Mark Ryan
Natural Resources’ Division of Forestry and Reclamation
Buying Christmas Trees by Needle Freshness and Shape
The excerpt explains how to judge a fresh Christmas tree by bending a needle to test resilience, noting Brown needles near the trunk are normal. Buyers can thump the base to shed loose needles before bringing the tree home. High quality trees have a full conical shape with a 60 degree pruning angle and a 12 inch terminal shoot.
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Ryan
Dear Abby Advice and Readers Letters Mixed Of Romance and Diary Secrets
Abby answers readers on romance with mature partners and privacy intrusions. Letters reveal a young person’s diary fantasies, teen pregnancy fears, and veterans defending nurses’ titles, while a reader warns about joint accounts and Christmas tree care amid safety tips.
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Abigail van Buren
Abby
Area Club News and Calendar Highlights
In Albany area notes, Zeta Tau Alpha alumnae met at Miss Marian Coe’s home with a report from Mrs. Gerald Evans about the Lake Ozark convention. They plan clothing and food gifts for families, deliverable before Christmas. Upcoming meeting set for Jan 17 at Mrs. Franklin Dean’s home. They also finalize plans to gift Albany rest home residents. CALENDAR CORRECTION Albany OES installs officers at 7 30 p m Tuesday. Alexander Presbyterian Women Circle 2 guests included a African feast by Mrs. Schneider.
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Alexander Presbyterian Women’s Circle 2
Gilbert Schneider
Schneider
Nicholas Dinos
Tips For Wrapping And Mailing Christmas Packages
Hints From Heloise shares ways to pre wrap, weigh and stamp gifts at the post office then drop them in the slot before Christmas. A reader suggests warm sock handwear for a carrier and describes creative packaging ideas including brown wrap and homemade decorations.
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Heloise
Santa Claus
Nuptial Plans Completed For Fraley Jordan Wedding
Miss Bonnie Sue Fraley and Roger Dale Jordan plan a December 16 ceremony at 2 p.m. in Mallory West Virginia officiated by Rev Cecil Cox. A church reception will follow with bridesmaids Mrs Kay Hawxhurst and Miss Barbara Jordan and ushers Murrell Bailey Francis Keck Buddy Fraley and Tony Brooks.
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Bonnie Sue Fraley
Clifton R. Fraley
Mallory, W. Va
Roger Dale Jordan
Clay S. Jordan
Cecil Cox
Kay Hawxhurst
Barbara Jordan
Murrell Bailey
Francis Keck
Buddy Fraley
Tony Brooks
Delphians to Meet in Athens At Mrs Eblin Home
Athena Delphian Club will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs L P Eblin 151 Grosvenor St Athens. The note mentions a teenager Marcy age 18 praising a collaborative cookbook gift from female relatives and friends.
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Delphians
Athena Delphian Club
Namesake love story ties Athens Greece to Athens Ohio
Athens born couple Athena Ichikawa Kautsch and Thomas Kautsch, joined by writer Nao Ichikawa, planned a Greek wedding but settled for the nearest Athens. They welcomed a daughter named Athena, linking the two cities in a five year courtship and marriage tale.
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Athens
Greece
Ohio
Athena Ichikawa Kautsch
Thomas Kautsch
Tokyo
Nao Ichikawa
Athena
Christmas Tree Preservative Keeps Needles Green
Mrs John Parmiter of New Marshfield shares a recipe to keep a Christmas tree green. Mix one gallon hot water four tablespoons micronized iron two cups light Karo four teaspoons Clorox. Cut a one inch slice off the tree base and ladle the solution into the holder.
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Ryan
Marian Reeder
John Parmiter
New Marshfield
Florida
Anne Wade New President of Mid-Ohio Valley Dietetic Association
Mrs. Anne V. Wade of Athens was introduced as the new president at the fall Marietta meeting. Dietitians discussed the Study Commission on Dietetics report and the roles of dietary consultants, with plans for National Nutrition Week March 4 to 11.
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Anne V. Wade
Athens
Mid-Ohio Valley Dietetic Association
Marietta
Margaret Swan
Marilyn Baker
R.D
Study Commission On
Dietetics
Margaret Frost
Ohio Department of Health
Wade
Ohio
West Virginia
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