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Newspaper
Frankfort Leader
Location
Frankfort, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1960
Page
4
A safety notice warns Christmas fires are a real danger and offers tips from the National Safety Council. Do not accumulate gift wrappings, avoid smoking in bed, replace worn tree lights, never leave a burning tree unattended, keep candles unmanned, and follow manufacturer guidance for metal trees.
A column debates the rushed Christmas season from Thanksgiving to December shopping, comparing real versus artificial trees, decor contests, and the joy of traditional greenery. It notes moisture and fire safety concerns, and concludes with a plea for peaceful holiday spirit.
Two 4-H members from South Cook, Jean Siemsen of Tinley Park and Leslie Yunker of Orland Park, spoke to Kiwanis clubs on Farm City Week about 4-H work shaping citizens. The piece notes urban rural similarities and cites 1959 farm income and costs figures.
Practical guidance on growing cactus plants at home including soil mixes for common cacti and Christmas cactus, pot size, drainage, watering regimes, light needs, and seasonal indoor outdoor care. Details cover cactus aftercare, moisture, temperature, and fertilization to ensure blooms and healthy growth.
The article surveys a mild recession outlook with stock market anticipation driven by 1500 NYSE issues, institutional investors, and brokers. It notes Kennedy era policy expectations, oil overproduction, refining margins near 18-month highs, and 1961 automatic pay raises by sector unions.
The piece extols God as the patient restorer who heals broken hearts and wounds. It compares his skill to a craftsman who mends shattered works, urging believers to place their lives in God's hands for restoration and comfort. The devotion ends with a prayer and a thought for the day about trusting God.
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