Mail Order Complaints and Precautions for Shoppers
A Texas A&M extension specialist cites rising mail order complaints about undelivered prepaid goods and refunds. She advises steps: write to the company president, call, or contact the local postmaster, then escalate to the Office of Consumer Affairs or consumer protection agencies if unresolved. Before Christmas, evaluate guarantees, beware of too-good-to-be-true offers, and document all details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Bourland
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
College Station
Office of Consumer Affairs
U. S. Postal Service
Washington, D. C
Direct Mail Advertising Association
Park Ave
New York
N. Y
Consumer Protection Agency
Miss Bourland
Better Business Bureau
Bae
Leisure May Become America's Downfall Specialist Maintains
Nelson Barksdale of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service warns that increased leisure time could harm society or uplift it based on how education shapes use of leisure. He calls for a shift from professional training to lifelong education to ensure quality of life amid shorter work weeks and longer life expectancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Nelson Barksdale
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
College Station
Barksdale
Thawing Meats Safely Urged by Texas Extension Service
A foods and nutrition specialist from Texas A&M warns improper thawing causes foodborne illness. She advises thawing in the refrigerator or under cold running water, cooking poultry to 180 degrees, and stuffing just before cooking to avoid the danger zone and wasting food.
Socials and dinners fill Fairview week
The Fairview community enjoyed a series of gatherings at local homes and churches. Luncheon guests included the Rev and Mrs Sally Blassingame and the Seipert household. A Norse Smorgasbord evening hosted Tye White Clemont and Arnold Clement couples. The county annual dinner and a shower honoring Linda Einkowsky marked the week, with additional visits to Fort Worth and news of a serious car wreck injury among Ivy Hillard’s nephew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally
A. L. Seipert
Tye White
Arnold Clement
Norse
A. R. Bearden
P. R. Downey
Henry Ann
Linda
Einkowsky
Danny Huffman
Frank Clement
Cecil Anderson
Dick Blassirgame
Christin
Waco
Clement
Fort Worth
Ivy Hillard
Guests Here The Rev Alvon Nelser Visit Cedar Rapids
The Rev Alvon Nelser of Cedar Rapids Iowa and his wife stayed last week with his brother the Rev Joel Nelson in Cedar Rapids. Alvon serves as a visitation pastor in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvon Nelser
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Joel Nelson
Alvon
Football grid scores from last week show mixed results
Clifton High School varsity lost 12 to 2 to Connally High. Clifton 7th grade tied 12 to 12. Connally 7th grade led 6 to 12 at halftime. Connally 8th grade defeated Clifton 32 to 14. Connally B team beat Clifton B 14 to 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton High School
Connally High
Clifton
Connally
Spray Painting Tips From a Texas A&M Extension Specialist
Patricia A Bradshaw of the Texas A&M Extension Service warns spray painting is not foolproof. Read instructions, shake cans, and prepare surfaces. Hold 10 to 12 inches from the surface, spray in a straight continuous stroke, and avoid heavy coats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia A. Bradshaw
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
College Station
Miss Bradshaw
Tips From Extension Service On Home Safety And Living
A compilation of practical advice from Texas A&M Extension Service specialists covers room air conditioner care, filter washing, kitchen hygiene, better reheating guidance, baby safety, furniture care, diet notes, fashion fabrics, and home maintenance. It cites Lillian Cochran, Judy Grubbs, Marilyn Brown, Gwendolyn Clyatt, Patricia Bradshaw, Jane Fleisher, and Becky Culp among others. It also references aging trends in higher education and labor statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Cochran
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
College Station
Jennie C. Kitching
Texas Axm University System
Judy Grubbs
Nooly
Marilyn Brown
U. S
Gwendolyn Clyatt
Patricia A. Bradshaw
Texas Agricultural Extension
Darvice
Aavices
Jane Fleisher
Becky Culp
Doris Myers
Celleze
Fatricia Bradshaw
Texas A&m Universiy System
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Seljos
Jodie
Nadine Seljos
North Ave
Aars & Nelson
Insurance Agency
West Fifth Street
Clifton, Texas
Sally Springer
Fairview News
Mrs
Dick Blassingame
Eureka
Inorm3
Texas
Karen Walker
Jane Fieisener
Texas Agricultural Extension Specialist
U.S. Department of Labor
Monthly Labor Review
Bureau of Obor Statistics
The
Clifton Record
Jordan Publications, Inc
Bosque County
William T. Jordan
Danny R. Ivey
Beverly F. Jordan
John E. Finstad
Alfred E. Olson
Hamilton Counties
Hill
McLennan
Erath
Johnson
Somerville
Bosque
Coryell
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