17 Dec 1968
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Newspaper
Mexia Daily News
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1968
Page
1
The guide discusses protecting and overwintering houseplants and geraniums during a cold snap. It advises preparing beds, moving plants indoors, keeping them in sun, and reintroducing them to the garden in spring while minimizing damage and weed growth.
County farmers report high cooperation on livestock surveys though some recipients did not return questionnaires. MHB notes ASC programs may expand acreage and produce impact. Ernest Frates Jr and partner offer surveying services in Groesbeck. LeRoy Mayes promotes Job Corps training for youth with idle schooling. Enrollment is open to 16 to 22 year olds with parental consent.
Two Texas teens win state 4-H awards set to travel to the National 4-H Congress in Chicago on Dec 15. Lynn Pitts, 17, Earth, pursues dress design and earned top honors in the Dress Revue. Handall Warminski, 16, White Deer, won for a safety project spurred by a family accident, with GM and Simplicity sponsorships.
A fragment notes how Americans may not consume the most sugar per person amid World Almanac facts. The text appears clipped and lacks full context or complete figures.
The Sandy HD Club hosted a Christmas program on December 4 at Sandy Memorial United Methodist Church with 27 members and friends from Coolidge Woodland and Mexia. Members presented talks and poems fitting the season led by President Slyester Echols and welcomed by Mrs Briscoe. additional attendees included Rev W W Baker and many area residents.
Ethel Hander and Floene Hardin host a home demonstration praising toys for creative growth. The piece profiles the Kirven family in Sandy Community, stressing safe durable playthings and varied activities for preschool to college-age children. It also includes practical bean-based recipes and tips for economical, nutritious meals.
In Fort Worth cattle run totals 1000 head of cattle and 700 calves. Steers weak to 50 lower while feeders rise up to 50. Prices show choice steers at 26.50 and good at 25.00 with cows 18.00 to 18.60. Calves 25.00 to 26.00, feeders 22.00 to 24.00, good and choice heifers 22.00 to 25.00, choice 25.40, steer calves 31.90 to 33.90, good to choice 29.00 to 31.70, good 27.80 to 28.00. Stock cows 18.10 to 18.90, standard 14.30. Hogs 700 head steady. 10 205-255 lbs 18.25-18.50. Sows 1-3 300-450 lbs 14.00-15.50.
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