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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1964
Page
9
Lavaca County Agricultural Agent John V. Lindsey explains pruning timing. Deadwood can be removed any time. spring is best for corrective pruning as wounds heal faster. prune before blossoms form to boost fruit and bloom, or before bloom to reduce blooms. avoid early fall pruning to protect hardiness. evergreen shearing is discouraged in late summer or fall.
Henry J. Wagner of Moulton retired farmer died December 1 1964 at home aged 72. Funeral held December 8 at Smith Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Crabtree officiating. Burial in Moulton City Cemetery. Survived by wife Ella son Sidney Wagner daughter Allyne Mitchell three grandchildren two great grandchildren one brother Kay Wagner and two sisters Mrs Chas Lueke and Mrs Rud Mueller.
January schedule covers cotton insect control and calf reproduction at Hermann Sons Hall Shi ner January 7. Halletts ville courthouse hosts income taxes January 12 and beef cattle reproduction January 13. January 14 details follow for farmers and ranchers seeking market prices.
Marie Riess Alexander born October 14 1898 in Flatonia daughter of Leopold and Amalia Riess died December 3 1964 in a Big Spring hospital at age 66. She taught school then trained as a nurse in El Paso and later cared for patients at the Southern Baptist Sanitarium. She married Fletcher L. Alexander of El Paso who preceded her in death. Funeral conducted by Rev Dave Crabtree at Smith Funeral Home with burial in Flatonia City Cemetery. Survivors include cousins H H Stein Mrs W O Garbade Mrs W D Johnson and Mrs Martha Herder among others.
Many efforts to chemically fire proof a Christmas tree have failed. Substances like aspirin sugar and fruit acids in water were tried but plain water remains the most effective way to keep the tree moist and flame resistant.
You can trim an outdoor tree and decorate with pine cones dipped in suet popcorn apple bits and grated carrot or pie crust to attract birds. Blue jays woodpeckers nuthatches chickadees warblers and brown creepers eat meat while cardinals juncos sparrows and finches prefer vegetable seeds.
At 7 30 p m in the Agricultural Building in Moulton a meeting will discuss modern cotton gear versus manual labor. Cotton farmers weighing whether to buy strippers oiling shoes and similar equipment may find this session helpful.
Arkla Exploration Co. becomes the renamed wholly owned exploration and production unit of Arkla on December 1, replacing Southwest Natural Production Co. The firm now seeks helium, natural gas, oil and minerals across 1.3 million acres in New Mexico and Arizona, with past activity in the Arkoma Basin.
The National Cotton Council suggests simple candy Santas for children using red apples marshmallows and cotton batting. Attach marshmallow limbs to toothpicks add raisin eyes a cotton beard and a gumdrop hat with cotton trim.
Lawrence R Broz aged 40 died November 28 in a San Antonio hospital. Services led by Rev Lawrence Matula at Buffington Chapel St Joseph's Catholic Church and St Joseph's Cemetery with Rev John Matocha delivering the sermon. He served in the U S Army in World War II with 15 months overseas in Europe. Survivors include wife Wilhemina, son Lawrence Lee and three daughters Paula Janice Jacqueline, plus his parents and four sisters. Pallbearers listed and relatives from multiple Texas towns attended.
Thaddeus T. Frazier Sr. known as Uncle Thad, longtime Roosevelt Dam project participant and local pioneer, died November 20 in Globe at age 87. Survived by wife Stella. sons Thad Jr and Ben. daughter Vivian. Col. Douglas Frazier in New Delhi. 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The Christmas season increases home fire risks. A freshly cut tree should be watered, located away from heat, and lit with UL approved lights. Inspect cords, avoid overloading circuits, use nonflammable decorations, and turn lights off when not home. Discard the tree as foliage dries and clear wrappings. Smokers should take extra precautions around flammable materials.
The Texas Safety Association reports higher December pedestrian fatalities during Christmas to New Year. About 40 percent of December deaths occur between 6 p.m. and midnight on Christmas Eve. Stay alert, watch for motorists, and avoid overloading with packages that obscure vision.
The article notes that Yale decorations emphasize the Home theme during Christmas. It cites a monthly homemaking and fashions magazine as a source of decorating ideas and mentions department stores offering seasonal decor. It also lists natural materials like pine cones leaves evergreens berries pods and nuts provided by Mother Nature.
Albert J. Mig of Shiner, who spent last month in Phoenix, met Mr. Frazier about a week before his death. He was buried in Greenwood Memorial Park in Phoenix, Arizona, as reported by the Phoenix Gazette.
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