Saving Energy Tips for Home Heating and Cooking
Practical guidance to cut energy use includes closing crawlspace vents, insulating attic ducts, sealing duct leaks, using inner doors to limit cold air, and baking with ceramic dishes to lower oven temperatures. It also suggests fueling prudence, using oven tiles to keep rolls warm, and ironing at lower temperatures to reduce heat and time.
Nursing Home Industry Booms in Texas
Vivian Blair of Texas A&M and extension services notes a shift from small family homes to a multi billion industry. Texas has 958 licensed nursing homes with 82 593 beds and state licensing requires RN directors and LVN staffing across care levels. There are 57 191 beds in the intermediate care facility category.
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Vivian Blair
College Station
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
Texas
Ment
State Welfare Department
Blair
Conservation Cropping System Endorsed by Gregory
Buck Gregory of the Soil Conservation Service praises a conservation cropping system as essential for year round land protection. He notes that cover crops and crop residue reduce erosion, boost soil organic content, water retention, and wildlife cover, with local landowners in Bosque District successfully implementing plans.
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Buck Gregory
Soil Conservation Service
Meridian
Bosque Soil and Water
Gregory
Energy Saving Tips For Home Use
Tips include operating trash compactors less often, using lighter interior decor to reduce lighting needs, using portable electric skillets as serving dishes to cut dishwashing, boiling water in covered vessels, placing foil behind radiators to reflect heat, and considering a microwave oven for faster cooking with less energy.
County retirement plan adopted after 12 years service
The plan began after discussions in May 1973 and adoption in March 1974. It allows a county employee with 12 years of service to retire at age 60 with various options at retirement. Retirement benefits have no earnings limit and Social Security is not a factor.
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Commissioners’ Court
IRS guidance on paying multiple federal taxes and self employment tax
Taxpayers should issue separate checks or money orders when paying two federal taxes at once and include social security numbers on the payments. Self employment tax applies if net earnings exceed 400 dollars, with 1974 wage base 13,200 dollars and 1975 base 14,100 dollars. rate remains 7.9 percent.
Churchgoers urged to attend service this Sunday
Readers are encouraged to attend the church of their choice this Sunday, highlighting community worship and spiritual observance across multiple congregations.
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Church OF Your Choice
SSI boosts aid for Texas needy aged blind and disabled in 1974
A Texas Social Security official reports that SSI payments to the needy aged blind and disabled rose sharply in 1974, with federal state spending up and beneficiaries increasing from 205000 to 256.9 thousand. The program also tied eligibility to Medicaid and adjusts payments with the consumer price index as costs rise, reflecting ongoing transitional challenges and overall success.
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Texas
A.C. Bracken
Waco Social Security Office
SSI
Bracken
Mr. Bracken
HEW
Social Security Administration
Did You Know Energy Tip On Preheating Food
Janice Garrett of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service at Texas A&M System says preheating is not needed for broiling or roasting. She notes energy saving tips for home cooks and emphasizes using the oven only when needed.
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Janice Garrett
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m Ece
College Staon
Bosque County Historical Survey Committee Meets March 10
The Bosque County Historical Survey Committee will meet at 3 p.m. Monday, March 10, in the County Courthouse, Meridian.
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Bosque County Historical Survey Committee
Meridian
Deductions Hit About 2380 For Bosque County Families
A Commerce Clearing House study based on Treasury data shows Bosque County families with average earnings deduct about 2380 dollars, roughly 28 percent of adjusted gross income. Deductions vary by income, with higher brackets lower as a share. examples include 2550 at 10000 income and 3100 at 15000, with breakdowns for contributions, loan interest, local taxes, and dental expenses.
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Bosque County
Commerce Clearing House
Treasury Department
Eree Clearing House
Bosque
Sealed proposals for seal coat project listed
Sealed proposals are requested for constructing 181.825 miles of seal coat. The routes run north from Elm Mott toward Hill County, include segments near Elm Mott, FM 2417, US 81, the M P RR area, Loop 304, Prairie Hill, Navasota River Bridge, Mexia, Lake Whitney, SH 22, SH 317 interchange, Coryell County line, FM 413 and US 77 north of Rosebud. Bidders must follow standard ad requirements.
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Elm Mott
Hill Co
Jet
M. P. RR
Prairie Hill
Navasota River
Mexia
Lake Whitney
Coryell Co
US 77
Rosebud
Eye Science
Groesbeck
Freestons Co. Ee
Bynum
Malong
Wain Street
W. 5Th Stree
Malgge
Hubberd
McLennan Co
Coolidge
Qenaville
Belfalls
Old Sparta Rd
Belton
Norse
Malone
Navarro Co
Clifton W
Menlow
Spring Valley
Moody
Leroy
Reagatt
Robertson Co
Golinda
Lorena
Rosenthal
Marlin
Coolidge NA
McLennan
Lamestone
Bosque
Bell
Fails
Hamiton
Hill
Coryell
Highwe
Austin
A.M
John B. M Jr
Wac Texas
Texas Highwaypartment
Start Good Budget Habits Early Emphasized by Extension Expert
Texas Agricultural Extension Service specialist Mrs. Lillian Chenoweth urges young adults to base spending on net income, avoid debt, and resist buying a home with an endless wishlist. She notes the trap of immediate high living standards and stresses planning and real income awareness.
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Lillian Chenoweth
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
College Station
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