Winters Whittler Uncle Jim Wins Bet
Uncle Jim Stephenson bets he can outwhittle a Chinaman by carving two balls from a mesquite limb. He hollows one ball and uses a blade to carve a second inside it, demonstrating skill with tough mesquite wood.
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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1965
Page
3
Uncle Jim Stephenson bets he can outwhittle a Chinaman by carving two balls from a mesquite limb. He hollows one ball and uses a blade to carve a second inside it, demonstrating skill with tough mesquite wood.
A Texas A and M extension specialist warns water is the top requirement for surviving livestock after a nuclear strike. He notes livestock can endure hunger longer than thirst, outlines safe water sources, and discusses containment and pumping options, plus cautions about contaminated ponds and the need for advance planning.
The 59th Texas Legislature wraps with a 3.6 billion dollar budget expanding state services and education, plus a 101 million dollar teacher pay raise. Highlights include a new coordinating board for colleges, mental health and welfare expansions, water management overhaul, and redistricting shifting power to urban areas. Governor Connally rises in influence as lawmakers debate amendments and tax changes.
Jade is described as a green mineral appearing in stories and is associated with magnesium silicate in some references. The statement links jade to a tale and to the chemical family magnesium silicate, though standard geology treats jade as nephrite or jadeite and not a simple magnesium silicate mineral.
Mrs. Thornton completed a two week tour from Brady to Lubbock and cities including Dallas and Austin, riding Braniff Airways from Atchison to Austin. She enjoyed the plane ride and praised Kansas scenery while visiting her son Marvin H. Thornton and family.
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to all who offered sympathy and help during their sorrow. Gratitude is given for the service, floral offerings, food, and the care from Brady Hospital and Fireside Nursing Home that made his last days comfortable. May God bless you all.
The Rochelle Study Club thanks all who helped make the Chuck Wagon Barbecue at the Community Center last Thursday a success. The club expresses gratitude to volunteers and attendees.
Radio ear Research Laboratories offer a plastic model of the all new Radioear 900 hearing aid designed for nerve deafness. The ad invites hard of hearing individuals to request a free model by mailing a coupon.
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