House Plants Care Hints for Vacations and Neglect
Lamar Little of Woolworths explains a vacation method to water house plants for three to four weeks. Plastic pots require less water, and a clear plastic covering retains moisture. small plants group under plastic, larger plants bagged with garment bags. Plants thrive with minimal watering if not exposed to direct sun or extreme temperatures. Christmas visitors include the Shankle family from Abilene Mt Pleasant Runaway Bay Fort Worth.
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Vacatio
Lamar Little
Mr. Little
Woolworth’s
Ellow
Leo Shankle
Gene Shankle
Abilene
Larry Shankle
Kristi
Mt. Pleasant
Charles Shankle
Steve
Kirk
Runaway Bay
Harold Shankle
Daughters
Fort Worth
Mrs Clara Slack Visits Dallas for Holidays and Wedding
Mrs Clara Slack spends the New Year in Dallas with her niece and her family, Mr and Mrs Charles Seay, and will attend the wedding of her niece Miss Beverly Gill.
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Clara Slack
Dallas
Charles Seay
Beverly Gill
The History Behind Birthday Candles and Cards
A researcher explains how ancient Greeks kept birth records for all, not just rulers, and how birthday candles and good luck symbols evolved into modern greeting cards. The piece notes Hadrian's cakes and candles, mid-19th century card origins, and the enduring human wish to connect on birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallmark Cards
Hadrian
Bnstard
America
Water system health standards in Texas explained
The Texas State Department of Health inspects public water supplies and reviews plans for new systems. About 450 supplies have been approved as safe and sanitary. Daily or weekly testing is required for systems serving 25 000 or more or less, respectively, ensuring safe drinking water and reducing waterborne disease.
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Texas State Department of Health
Division of Sanitary Engineer
State Health Department
U.S. Public Health Service
Health Department
Texas
Arlington Visitors During Holidays Include Many Families
Arlington and nearby areas saw multiple extended families visiting relatives over the holidays. Ken Foster Tom and Mary from Austin joined D B Burk and relatives. families from Fresno Houston Cumby Stephenville Proctor Colleyville Mineral Wells and Arlington comprised the gatherings.
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Austin
Kenneth Foster
Tom
Mary
Betty
Bill
D. B. Burk
Burleson Fights for Rural Hospitals Nursing Waiver
Congressman Omar Burleson announces success in getting the Ways and Means Committee to approve a social security amendment. It would let an access hospital avoid the registered nurse on duty rule if nurse training funds and facilities in the area are insufficient. The waiver would be reviewed annually by HEW and expire at end of 1974, aiding small town hospitals in meeting safety standards while awaiting broader staffing solutions.
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Omar Burleson
Committee On Ways and Means
Burleson
Texas
Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare
Secretary of
HEW
Feder
Mineral Wells Couple Attends Event With Sgt Billy Adams
Mr and Mrs T J Cottrell mingle with Sgt and Mrs Billy Adams at a local gathering in Mineral Wells. The social event highlights connections among residents and service members in the community.
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T. J. Cottrell
Mineral Wells
Sgt
Billy Adams
Cotton Root Rot Threatens Mome Plantings
County Agent Floyd M. Key warns home gardeners that cotton root rot may strike ornamental plants this summer with wilted foliage and sudden death. There are no reliable chemical controls, and affected plants often detach from soil as bark-like tissues die. Replacing with resistant plant types is advised. Key offers guidance on rot resistant varieties for Texas.
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Texas
Midland Holiday Visit From Frohs and Howards
Midland welcomed Mr and Mrs Kenneth Froh and daughters Nancy and Vicky for Christmas with Mrs Frohs sister and her family the Howards Mickeys.
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Midland
Kenneth Froh
Nancy
Vicky
Mrs. Froh
Howard Mickey's
Fruitless Mulberry Trees Make Dense Shade Despite Leaf Diseases
Comans County agent Floyd Key notes fruitless mulberry trees provide excellent shade for homes but suffer leaf drop from Cercospora and Bacterial Leaf Spot. Cercospora produces circular spots with brown centers and yellow halos, while Bacterial Leaf Spot creates angular black spots. Control involves fixed copper or maneb fungicides sprayed every two weeks through October 1 in most Lexas areas.
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Floyd Key
Comansche County
Lexas
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Dallas Visitor
H & R Block
Block
A&r
Ams
BEL Es Ko
South
Austin Comanche, Texas
Lexus State Department of Health
Pac
JE. Peavy, M
Commisilor of Health
Stella Sullivan Smith
Inez Sullivan
Walter Wagnon
Roy Dutton, Sr
Pat Duttons
Roy Duttons Jr
Kerrville
Kenneth Duttons
Comanche
Arlington
Ben Evridge
W. R. Furman
Missi
Kami
Luci
W. R. Furman Sr
Houston
Fresno
Ed Dunlap
Fresno, California
L. P. Norwood
Richard Adams
Cumby
Roy D. Adams
Mrs
Dean Summers
Colleyville
Floyd Swaim
David, Eric and
Shelley
E. W. Sullivan
T. R. Atwood
J. H. Arthur
Hathcock’s
Congressman Burleson
Atlas
Joe Tupin
C. F. Hall
John D. Hicks
Ned
Noble Rutherford
South Side
Sta. Wade
Gustine
R. W. Reed
Lake Proctor
302” Insurance
Austin, Comanche, Tex
Joe Gore
Fort Worth Highway
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