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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1969
Page
9
County Home Demonstration Agent Mrs. Jo Etta York outlines hydrangea care for between season color. She notes color changes with lime and aluminum sulfate, watering needs, and the plant’s long bloom. The piece also mentions hydrangea uses, nursery advice, and a brief wildlife fact about the cottontail rabbit.
Six local 4 H members won top spots at the District 5 eliminations held Saturday April 26 at East Texas State University. Junior winners include Margo Bell William Hampton Rhonda Hill Lanita Derrick with a 12 minute home safety demonstration. Senior electric team Richard Jones Willis Johnson will seek state honors at A&M College in June.
The Texas Legislature proposes SJR31 to amend Section 24 Article III to set salaries for Lieutenant Governor and Speaker from the Public Treasury not to exceed half the Governor’s salary and other members not to exceed a district judge’s pay, with per diem limits. The amendment would be submitted for vote on August 5, 1969.
Public notice outlines Constitutional Amendment Number Seven on the ballot in Texas. It authorizes the legislature to provide for payment of assistance to surviving spouses and minor children of governmental officers employees and agents including volunteer firefighters and reserve police who are killed in the line of duty. Ballots printed for the first Tuesday after the first Monday in August 1969.
Guidance on grazing practices and pasture rotation to maximize yield and palatability. The article notes young grasses offer higher protein and quicker regrowth, recommends two inch stubble and frequent clipping, and urges rotational grazing. It also previews the upcoming Texas crop acreage survey sent to Gregg County farmers.
NFPA urges spring clean up as a chance to establish a family fire escape plan. Create at least two exit routes from each room, keep doors closed at night, test exit windows, designate an outside assembly point, teach calling the fire department, and plan for evacuating infants and elderly safely.
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