Safety Rules for Goblins Halloween Advice by AMA
The American Medical Association and the National Safety Council urge safe Halloween practices with flameproof light colored costumes sight aiding cosmetics avoid masks, use flashlights over candles, remove hazards from porches and lawns, and supervise children. They advise against frightening torture chambers for very young kids and emphasize careful night driving and sensible party planning. A county teachers association hears a speaker on women's needs linking health to parents looks to cash after age 60.
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Chicago
American Medical Assn
AMA
National Safety Council
The
Winterkill risk for Coastal Bermuda tied to unbalanced fertilizer
Texas Extension agronomist John Box notes high nitrogen with low potash raises winterkill risk for Coastal Bermuda grass and small grains. Georgia tests show severe damage when nitrogen is high and potassium is lacking. potash helps harden plants and balance nutrients. Damage ranged 35 to 92 percent after a severe winter and spring in 1958.
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College Station
John Box
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Georgia Agricultural Experiment Station
Box
Georgia
The SPICE of LIFE Jokes and barbs from a village daily grind
A string of light vignettes shows misers church vows and car buys a memory joke a barber shop chatty crowd a mayor seeking praise and a heckler revealing his past vote. Lively small town humor with sharp one liners and sly exchanges.
Flattery a Cure for Stiff Neckscomic Exchange
John tells a quip about flattery being a cure for stiff necks and his friend asks why. The punchline notes that flattery turns many heads.
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John
State To Restrict Heavy Trucking On Farm Roads
State highway officials will designate most farm-to-market roads as off limits to the 72,000-pound limit starting Jan. 1. Chairman Herbert Perry Jr. said two thirds will retain the 58,420-pound cap and about 1,000 miles already use lighter limits. Farm-market roads are built for light local traffic and cannot withstand highway loads.
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Austin
State Highway Commission
Herbert Perry Jr
Perry
Whitesboro Man Is Farm Census Leader
Harry R. Schied of Whitesboro selected as crew leader for the 1959 Grayson County agriculture census. He will direct census taking starting November 18 after five days of training in Greenville. He will train his crew before beginning fieldwork.
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Harry R. Schied
Whitesboro
Grayson County
James W. Stroud
Dallas
Scheid
Greenville
Census Bureau
Eisenhower Proclaims November 11 Veterans Day
President Eisenhower formally proclaims November 11 Veterans Day and urges Americans to observe it by remembering the nation’s debt to those who have served in the armed forces. He calls on citizens to pay tribute to men and women who have borne the standard of freedom.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Woman Fined in Rear End Collision Case
A woman driver appeared in City Court after a rear-end collision. She claimed the car in front stopped so quickly it jumped backwards and hit her. The judge found her guilty and fined her.
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Corpus Christi
Texas Sets Laundry and Dry Cleaning Week in November
Gov. Price Daniel designated November 15 to 21 as Professional Laundry and Dry Cleaning Week in Texas. The industry includes 1,901 laundries and dry cleaners employing 31,968 workers with a $68 million annual payroll.
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Austin
Price Daniel
Texas
Conductor Samples Perfume, Teases Wife Before Leaving
A middle aged railroad conductor paused at a perfume counter and sprayed a sample atomizer. He winked at the surprised saleswoman and said he likes to keep his wife guessing before wandering off.
Turning Off TV Would Boost Energy Savings
A quip notes many TV programs end happier if viewers switch off earlier. The line suggests energy savings from reduced screen time and cautions against lingering to finish shows.
Young Man Learns Lesson From Old Man
The old man declares his limited knowledge after a sharp exchange with a youth. The youth mocks the revelation but shows surprise at the aged speaker’s humility, calling it astonishing that such realization comes with age.
Day of Prayer Service Held at Methodist Church
The Woman's Society of Christian Service held a Day of Prayer at the Methodist Church on Monday. Program chairman Mrs. L. O. Lackey led participants including Mrs. Sears Anderson Mrs. A. M Bryant Mrs. James Bryant Mrs. Clint Hennig Mrs. Glenn Doss Mrs. Russell Summers Mrs. George Burleson Mrs. Olivia Whedbee and Mrs. Grover Stuteville.
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Woman's Society of Christian Service
L. O. Lackey
Sears Anderson
A. M Bryant
James Bryant
Clint Hennig
Glenn Doss
Russell Summers
George Burleson
Olivia Whedbee
Grover Stuteville
Wesleyan Service Guild Meets in Home of Mrs Lee Wilson
The Wesleyan Service Guild met Monday night at the home of Mrs Lee Wilson with co hostess Mrs J A Worsham. President Mrs Sarah Kilgroe led the business session and drew secret pal names. Kilgroe taught Africa and all members joined in group discussions. Mrs John Biggerstaff read the Scripture. guest Mrs F P Phillips attended. Hosts for next meeting on Nov 9 will be Mrs Ronald Vestal and Mrs William Hughes.
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Wesleyan Service Guild
Lee Wilson
J. A. Worsham
Sarah Kilgroe
Camp Fire Girls Elect New Officers for Year
Camp Fire Girls met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Garland Smith with Mrs Smith and Mrs Lonnie Burns as leaders. Elected officers for the new year include President Carolyn Burns Vice President Sarah Gail Johnson Secretary Becky Blanton Treasurer Connie Smith and Reporter Brenda Barker. Meeting adjourned to meet November 11.
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Garland Smith
Smith
Lonnie Burns
Carolyn Burns
Sarah Gail Johnson
Becky Blanton
Connie Smith
Brenda Barker
Van Doren and Bloomgarden Admit Prequiz Help
Charles Van Doren and Hank Bloomgarden disclosed to District Attorney Frank B. Hogan that they received questions and answers before appearing on the Twenty-One program. The admission, confirmed by a New York Times source, says the help was substantial though unclear whether all questions were provided. The note follows Hogan’s mention of substantial changes to prior statements.
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New York
Charles van Doren
Hank Bloomgarden
Frank B. Hogan
New York Times
Hogan
Texas campaign heats up as Johnson for President gains pace
In Austin, the 1960 race begins with House Speaker Sam Rayburn backing Lyndon Johnson for president, driving Johnson for President clubs statewide. Gov. Price Daniel and the Texas Democratic leadership show support, while liberal Democrats fear open opposition to Johnson. Johnson campaigns statewide at a rapid pace. The Texas Supreme Court rules on an adoption case, and a first challenge to the new severance tax on natural gas is filed in Austin, with Governor Daniel promising defense.
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United States
Texas
House
Sam Rayburn
U. S
Lyndon Johnson
Rayburn
Johnson
Price Daniel
Eisenhower
Democrats of Texas Club
R. D. Randolph
Texas Supreme Court
Daniel
Long Line
Diver sets world record for underwater sitting
Amateur diver David Ford of San Rafael California claimed a world record by sitting underwater for 76 hours and 32 minutes. He surfaced last night and was rushed to a hospital for a checkup where they gave him a shower first.
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Honolulu
David Ford
San Rafael
Calif
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