Offbeat Naturalist Euell Gibbons Explores Wild Foods
The writer muses on Euell Gibbons naturalist cook who eats wild plants and berries. He recalls childhood meals and jokes about vegetables, peas and watermelons. The piece weighs open mindedness toward nature's foods and questions Mother Nature.
Essay contest winners announced by Reeves County Young Homemakers
Margie Williamson chairs the What the American Flag Means to Me contest highlighting patriotism among students. Winners span South Pecos Elementary Pecos Elementary North Pecos Elementary Barstow Elementary and Pecos High School with multiple first second and third places and honorable mentions including John Clark Brett Norris Pat McKeown Mickey Madrid Ruben Abila Suzie Flores Patricia McDowell and LarryWilkerson among others.
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Reeves County
Margie Williamson
South Pecos
John
Bench star Johnny Bench backs Christmas Seals drive
Johnny Bench, Reds catcher and national honorary chair for the 1973 Christmas Seal Campaign, speaks on lung disease risks after a lung infection identified as cocciodiomycosis. Ann Bell notes Bench leads the appeal to fund research and education to prevent diseases like tuberculosis, emphysema and asthma.
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Johnny Bench
Ann Bell
Reeves County
Trans-Pecos
American Lung Association of Texas
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
California
Texas
Johnny
Johnny Ranch
Body suits offer comfort and ease for women
Texas A and M Extension Service specialist Marilyn Brown explains body suits as comfortable one piece garments without shirttails. Knits dominate, with woven options like crepe for dressy looks, and care generally machine washable. Ensure proper fit, easy crotch snaps, and read care labels for best results.
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College Station
Marilyn Brown
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
Miss Brown
Ann Landers style readers weigh in on Jews and love
The column republishes reader questions and Ann Landers replies on topics from Jewish achievement and intellect to marital respect and a widow's inheritance. It includes a note about premature infants, a tip on quieting anxious mothers, and home guidance on preventing birds nesting on AC supports.
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Fritz Kreisler
Mischa Elman
Jascha Heifetz
Yehudi Menuhin
Isaac Stern
Nathan Milstein
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Tillie
Fall bulbs bring color to rock borders and borders
Gardeners can plan fall planting to yield color from spring through fall. Choose bulbs by bloom time sun needs and height, buy from reputable dealers, and space bulbs three to six inches apart. Prepare soil with organic matter, lime, and bone meal, plant bulbs at proper depth, and mulch four inches deep in cold areas.
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The
American Association
Job Corps Training Offers Path to Work in Texas
Job Corps provides training for unemployed youths ages 16 to 21 in Texas. The Texas Employment Commission emphasizes openings and career preparation at Camp Gary in San Marcos for men and a center in McKinney for women. Graduates receive job placement help, with the PECOS office at 1008 West 3rd Street serving as the recruitment hub.
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Joe Carpenter
West 3Rd Street
Camp Gary
San Marcos
McKinney
Texas
Job Corps
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Leoni installs war veterans officers in Santa Rosa
The Catholic War Veterans held their officer installation at Santa Rosa Church Saturday evening led by Rev. Dante Leoni. Abel Leos became commander and spoke at the post installation banquet in Santa Rosa Hall. Guests included Rev. Leoni and Israel Rodriguez, state commander from Mission, who urged greater membership. A dance followed for members and their wives.
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Dante Leoni
Abel Leos
Santa Rosa Hall
Leoni
Israel Rodriguez
Rodriguez
Catholic War Veterans
Mission
How to Be Your Own Best Friend book review
Mildred Newman and Bernard Berkowitz argue simple gems reveal self care and courage. A 56 page guide asserts guilt from society harms self respect and offers psychology over physiology to empower readers to reward themselves and face problems with resolve.
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Mildred Newman
Bernard Berkowitz
Moseley speaks on Lost Treasures to Merry Wives Club
The Merry Wives Club met November 14 at Mrs. Ralph Burkholder’s home with Mrs. C J Anderson as co host. Mrs. Rudolph Moseley presented a program titled Lost Treasures of Texas. Attending were Mrs. Anderson Mrs Beulah Baird Mrs R H Blackwell and others including John and Ralph Burkholder plus several named local residents. Aaron the elder brother of Moses is noted as the first high priest of Israel.
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Ralph Burkholder
C.J. Anderson
John Burkholder
Texas
Rudolph Moseley
Mmes. C.J. Anderson
Beulah Baird
R.H. Blackwell
Ben Colwell
Bob Dean
Clyde Fortune
Harry Foster
W.L. Fuller
Charles Manuel
Rudolph Mosley
George Ross
Jim Sample
Guy Walker
C.M. Wesson
W.C. Smith
Aaron
Moses
Israel
Patina boosts value of aged metals says expert
College Station Texas AP that blue green patina on brass copper and bronze often adds value and beauty. Patricia A Bradshaw of Texas A M University System explains patina can enhance worth though cleaning can be tricky. She recommends mild soap ammonia hot water for unlacquered brass and suggests polishing with brass polish and soft cloth. Commercial cleaners exist for copper and jeweler's rouge also usable for delicate cleaning. Salt vinegar and flour mix may remove stubborn tarnish. Copper tarnish starts with a dull film then green deposit explained Miss Bradshaw. Bronze can be polished with the hand's natural oil for high luster.
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College Station
Tex
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