Colored Flame From Chemically Treated Wood
A Texas horticulturist explains how to color flames in fireplaces using treated wood or paper logs. Soak cones or chips in calcium chloride or copper and strontium salts to yield orange blue purple red and emerald green flames. Dry thoroughly before use and consider dry methods using glue wax or sawdust blends for additional color effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett E. Janne
Texas Agricultural Pension Service
Texas A&m University System
Janne
Separate Newspaper Collection Goes National Push
Facing rising waste costs and landfill strain, over 50 cities adopt separate paper collection. Madison Wisconsin pioneered in 1968 with voluntary sorting, while Briarcliff Manor and Fort Worth rely on resident participation. Some towns enforce ordinances, others use monthly pickups with varied tonnages, and Hempstead fights theft by “paper pirates” amid a 250 ton weekly average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Madison
Wis
Villa Park
Fort Worth
Tex
Briarcliff Manor
N. Y
New York City
Marblehead
Mass
Hempstead
Long Island
Consumer alert warns about door to door magazine sales
The Consumer Protection Division cautions against deceptive door to door magazine sales. It urges verification of credentials, avoidance of on the spot contracts, and careful comparison of handling and postage costs with magazine prices. Consumers should beware misleading survey pitches and cancellation misrepresentations, and check rights before signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Consumer Protection Division
Attorney General's Office
Safety subdivision proposals and flood system upgrades
The resolution requires ordering new or replacement water supply and sanitary sewer systems designed to minimize floodwater infiltration and avoid impairment or contamination during floods. It is needed to receive aid from the federal flood insurance program.
Christmas carols and community news in College Park
Christmas caroling groups tour the area with names like Cliff Westfield Henry Mansel and Bev Schoppe Troop 44 after a party. Dora’s surprise birthday at home on Brown Street plus school decorations and contests at Baker Junior High highlight a festive week. Ed Sanders and Floyd Mutruk discuss the screenplay Freeble & the Bean while College Park Elementary closes for holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Westfield
Henry Mansel
Jimmy Pomeroy
Troy Holder
Tina
Timmy Howe
Bev Schoppe
Bev
Lee Topham
Dora
Brown
Cps
Hulshofs
DeLaunes
Schoppes
Miss Pondish
Campbell
van Ausdale
Land
Winter Wonderland
Jimmy Conley
East Brown
Ed Sanders
Floyd Mutruk
Hollywood
Floyd
James Caan
Houston
College Park
Bob and I
Bill Smiths
Harold Brinkleys
Bob Garinos
G.C. Ad.ams
Cliff Westbelds
Tom Bedfords
Charles Schoppes
Tom Klaras
Serge Perrins
Glen Turnbos
Jim Howes
Tiny daily constants aid thrift and gratitude in holidays
Lynn Bourland of Texas A&M Extension urges Thanksgiving reflection on small, manageable steps that stretch resources. She notes time, money, and human ideas as assets, warning five minutes saved daily can reclaim 30 hours yearly. Frances Reasonover adds evaporated milk as a versatile kitchen substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Bourland
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
Frances Reasonover
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Gordon W Sheefer
Eugene R. Farren
Joseph H. Girles
Photocolor of
Society of Photographers In Industry
Shel! OU Company
Deer Park
Shafer
Jane Lane
Pasadena
Dee Davis
Billie Darden
Davis
Lou Darden
Ken McMullen
Stuzie van Treece
Civic Center
Patricia Bradshaw
Polly Modrall
Edith Nesbitt
Grace Gibson
Katie Grimes
Jean Fontenot
Harry Moore
Anna Mae Cummins
Elsie Moore
Jerri Schindler
Stella Stephenson
Dorothy Hodges
Julia Doyle
Bessie Marden
Vera Newton
Rosie Tolar
Dollie Stewart
Ollie McShane
Jerry Church
Mary Olson
Jerry Cain
Metro Houston
March of Dimes
Michael Culling
Gary Hill
Culling
Jaycees
Hill
Texas
W. 7Th Street
Larry Power
Jackie Gore
J.R. Curren and
Owen Kyle
Nonnie
Barton
Society
Jane Bauer
Classified
Harris County
Spencer
College Park Corner
B.C. Hall
Town Plaza Mall
San Jacinto Battleground
America
Pizza San
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