Rio Grande Herald (Rio Grande City, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 15, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 27, 1979 Page: 2 of 8
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Recycle Your
Poinsettia Plants
THE RIO GRANDE HERALD THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1971 PAGE t
With a little luck and
.plenty of tender loving care,
that poinsettia plant you
received for Christmas can
be brought into flower for
Christmas, 1979.
While the plant you
produce won't be of the same
quality as the one you
received, it can be a
rewarding experience to
produce attractive poin-
settias for next Christmas if
you have the facilities and
are willing to make the ef-
fort, says Everett Janne,
landscape horticulturist
with the Texas Agricultural
Extension Service.
Once the colorful bracts of
the poinsettia are no longer
attractive, gradually reduce
watering until the soil is dry.
Supply just enough water to
prevent the stems from
shriveling. Store the dor-
mant plant in a cool, well
ventilated place at 60
degrees F. or above,
suggests Janne.
About mid-April, cut the
stems back to six inches
above the ground and repot
the plant into a container
that is one to two inches
larger in diameter than the
original pot. Use a good
potting mix-one made up of
two parts soil, one part peat
moss and one part perlite by
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Water the lant thoroughly
and place in a sunny window,
keeping it at 70 to 75 degrees
F. When new growth begins,
fertilize the poinsettia every
two weeks with a water
soluable, complete fertilizer,
advises the Texas A&M
University System
specialist. Use the rate
recommended for pot plants
on the label of the fertilizer
container.
Once the danger of frost is
past, move the plant out-
doors where it will receive
moderate shade in mid-
afternoon. As growth
develops, cut or pinch back
the top, leaving three or four
leaves on each shoot.
Repeat this procedure each
time the plant sends out new
shoots until mid-August.
Then bring the plant indoors
and set it near a sunny
window where the tem-
perature will remain be-
tween 65 to 70degrees F.
Continue to water and
fertilize but take care not to
overwater since the plant
requires less moisture in-
doors, cautions Janne. As
the plant puts on new-
growth, it will require ad-
ditional water, especially
once the heating system is
turned on.
To have the plant in full
bloom by Christmas, keep it
in complete darkness from 5
p.m. to 8 a.m. starting the
first week in October and
continuing until
Thanksgiving. Janne points
out that flowering will be
delayed if the plant receives
any supplemental length
during this period.
The poinsettia will set
flower buds only after being
exposed to the short day (10
hours of light or less) for
about 10 weeks. In the
daytime the plant must be
near a sunny window for
maximum growth and
development of bracts and
flowers. Continue to apply
fertilizer until mid-
December, then reduce
applications to one-half the
normal amount.
The greatest mistake
made by most people in
caring for poinsettias is not
initiating the short day
treatment at the right time,
watering incorrectly and not
cutting back the stems at the
proper time, sums up Janne.
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CHRISTMAS PROGRAM- Children of the Sunday
School classes of the St. John United Methodist Church
created this nativity scene during their Christinas
program on Wednesday evening, December 19. Youth
introduced the program as angels speaking from
heaven, and the children sang the Christmas cantata.
Wilma I^aGrange accompanied on the piano and
directed the children. Shirley Nelson and Cathie
LaGrange directed the youth.
St. John United Methodist Church
Has Christmas Program
-The St. John United
Methodist Church had a full
house for its first Christmas
Ch ristmas Can tata Im pressive
The Christmas Cantata
presented by the joint choirs
of the First Baptist Church
and the St. John United
Methodist Church of Rio
Grande City was an im-
pressive one.
The Christmas story in
song was heard at the First
Baptist Church on Sunday
evening, December 23, by
the congregations of both
churches and guests.
The cantata, entitled
"I/)ve Transcending," was
directed by Roger Williams
w ith J( sephine Williams
accompt nying on the piano.
Taking part in the singing
of the beautiful presentation
were Thelma Serna, Sherry
Mayes, Diana Peterson,
Carolyn Jordan, Ruby
Wiley, Eleanor Dahl Payne,
Wilma LaGrange, Velma
Bass, Neta Granger,
Winifred Guffey, Sharon
Timmons, Gail Ouellette,
Dorothy Peterson, Nancy
I^aGrange, Iinda Calhoon,
David Calhoon, Scott Jor-
dan, Bob Peterson, David
Peterson, David LaGrange,
and Boone LaGrange.
The Rev. Glen Granger of
the First Baptist Church
began the evening's
program with the in-
vocation, and the Rev. Hans
Raj of St. John United
Methodist ended the church
program with the
benediction.
Children who attended
were presented with bags of
goodies made by both
churches follwing the ser-
vice.
All ages participated in a
caroling fes* alter the
program, ending at the
Gonzalez home for hot
chocolate and cookies.
Program and Candlelight
Service held on Wednesday
evening, December 19.
Wilma LaGrange
welcomed everyone and
introduced the first hymn,
"0, Come All Ye Faithful."
The Rev. Hans Raj led the
opening prayer.
The Sunday School class
for children in grades one,
two, and three, students of
Karen Peterson, presented
their portion of the program,
the Advent Wreath, along
with piano solos and a poem
by the children.
Linda Calhoon played
a medley of Christmas songs
on the hammered dulcimer.
The Sunday School class
for children in grades four,
five and six, students of
Nancy LaGrange, presented
Christmas poems, songs,
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Following the offering,
the congregation sang, "It
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Children and youth of the
church presented a special
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entitled "Angels Were
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birth of the Holy child. The
children then recreated the
nativity seen" and sang the
cantata.
A candlelight service led
by the youth followed, with
everyone in the sanctuary
lighting a candle with the
words, "I>et your light so
shine." All joined in singing
a closing hymn. Benediction
was led by the Rev. Raj.
lialties, Babies,,
Babies....
Congratulations are in order for Mr. and Mrs.
Ricardo Mejorado of Rio Grande City. The couple
has a brand new baby boy born at 3:15 p.m. on
Friday, December 7. Ricardo Jr. made his arrival
at Ramirez-Gonzalez Famnily Clinic weighing 7
lbs., 9 ozs.
Saturday, December 8, was a special day for
Mr. and Mrs. Efrain de la Garza. The Rio Grande
City couple has a brand new son born on that day.
Yasmin weighed 6 lbs., IIV2 ozs. on his 5:05 p.m.
arrival at Starr County Memorial Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Macario Villarreal, Jr. received a
very special Christmas gift., Delivered before the
holidays was Macario III. the bounign blue bundle
arrived at Ramirez-Gonzalez Family Clinic at
11:58 a.m. on Sunday, December 9. The newest
addition to the I-a Grulla family weighed in at 9
lbs., 5 ozs.
Sewing Holiday
Fashions
Holiday season is here and
sparkle is the fashion.
Look for metallic and
sequined fabric, select
simple patterns without
gathers or buttonholes. This
fabric has a nap, so buy
fabric according. When
pinning fabric, insert pins
under sequins, not through
them. Use tailor tacks for
marking.
Use shears that are well
sharpened because these
fabrics will definitely dull
blades and many eventually
ruin the shears.
Make all fitting alterations
before stitching. Ripped
seams will leave broken
metallic disks or a per-
manent line of stitching
holes. Use a fine needle and
change oftten because of
dulling.
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HERALD
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HERALD, Rio Grande
City, Texas is Published
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Publishing Company,
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Manager
TISSA PETERSON
Society and News
Editor
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As sequins break in a
seam, pull off and attach
new sequins.
For cleaning and pressing,
read the recommendations
on the end of the fabric bolt.
Most fabrics must be dry-
cleaned.
Press fabric on the wrong
side with a dry iron at a low
temperature setting. To
help prevent flattening,
cover the ironing board with
a terry towel.
Always test a scrap of
fabric to make sure the
steam will not discolor or
melt the metallic.
NEEDLEWORK
HEWS A NOTES
Rug Rites
You don't want your
handiwork to go to waste,
and if you've made a rug,
you should know how to
take the best care of it.
Handmade rugs can and
should be vacuumed regu-
larly. Small rugs can be
turned over and vacuumed
on the back as well. Rya
and latch hook rugs, if small
enough, can be shaken be-
fore vacuuming.
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A brand new year awaits. Greet it with op-
timism and with positive thoughts and feelings.
The old year was a good one, but this is not a time
for looking back but ahead with anticipation of an
even better year in 1980. Wishing you and yours a
very happy and prosperous new year! Marion
Holden wrote this poem entitled "New Year's
Day." "The gate of the year stands open; What
will the new year bring? Whatever may lie before
us, We can depend on spring. Summer, and
autumn and winter, Seedtime and harvest are
sure. Troubles may come but never Without the
strength to endure. Take each day as a journey,
Each morning,a dew-fresh start, Each night as a
safe returning, With the peace of God in your
heart."
Among the Texas A&I University Winter
graduates receiving diplomas in Kingsville on
December 21 were Daniel Lamar Gebhart, B.S.;
Rosalina Carrera, B.B.A.; and Maria del Carmen
Trevino, all of Rio Grande City; B.S. Alicia
Salinas of Sullivan City, B.S.; and Jorge Eduardo
Martinez of Zapata, B.B.A.
The Sewing Club of Rio Grande City held its
annual Christmas party at the home of Mrs. H.L.
Bass on Tuesday, December 18. The festively
decorated home was an excellent setting for the
elegant holiday meal and a gift exchange between
members, spouses, and guests.
The Knights of Columbus Council of Rio Grande
City held their annual Christmas Dance at the
K.C. Hall on Saturday night, December 22.
Members and guests enjoyed a festive evening of
dancing and visiting with friends.
G.A's and R.A.'s of the First Baptist Church,
students of Carolyn and Scott Jordan, enjoyed a
Christmas party on Wednesday, December 19.
The children exchanged gifts, played games and
enjoyed lots of goodies. They made plans to
sponsor refreshments following a caroling on
Sunday evening.
Among those celebrating birthdays in
December were: Gloria P. Perez, Diana Cavazos,
Hermina V. de la Garza, and Cindy Villarreal,
December 1; Aquedita Gonzalez and Natalie
Warren, December 3; Maria Angelica Pena,
December 4; Bill Shuford, December 5; Raul
Pena, December 6; Olga Olivarez, December 7;
Douglas Anderson and Bryan Timmons,
December 8; Roger Gutierrez and Arturo' M.
Garza, December 10; Lauro Guadalupe Garza,
Guadalupe Vasquez, and Sharon A. Cummings,
December 12; Toni Cavazos, December 13; Anita
Salinas, Demetrio Garcia, Jr., and Milton Neie,
December 14; Jose Lucio Solis, December 15;
Maricela Alaniz, December 16; Kenny Anderson,
December 17; Randall Gebhart, Daniel Gebhart,
and Diana Guerra, December 18; Edaena Garcia
Guerra, December 19; Manuela G. Pena, Juan
Antonio Silva, and Linda Calhoon, December 20;
Elida G. Barrera, Dee Munsell, Paul Doyno,
Dorothy Gebhart, and Frank Anderson,
December 21; Juan Antonio Solis, December 22;
Richard Gutierrez, December 23; Sandra Cavazos
and Ruben Martinez, Jr., December 24; Clarissa
Silva, Iinelda A. Garza, and Israel de la Cruz,
December 25; Armando Zapata, December 26;
Irene C. de Pena, December 27; Ignacia Gonzalez
Guerra, December 28; Alfredo Cortinas, Irma
Garcia, Hernan Garza, Rodney Anderson, and
Romeo Solis, December 29; Cesario Barrera,
December 30; and Jesus Ma. Rodriguez,
December 31.
Celebrating wedding anniversaries in
December were Mr. and Mrs. Santos Carrion, Jr.,
December 12; Mr. and Mrs. Romeo Garcia,
December 17; Mr. and Mrs. Arturo Garza,
December 18; the Rev. arid Mrs. Glen Granger,
December 25; Mr. and Mrs. Santos Porras, Mr.
and Mrs. George Guerra, and Mr. and Mrs.
Filiberto Sepulveda, December 26; Mr. and Mrs.
Joe Hinojosa,December 27; Mr. and Mrs. Kenny
Anderson, December 28; and Mr. and Mrs".
Guadalupe Vasquez, December 29.
Happy New Year! Prospero Ano Nuevo!
KIDDIE KORNER-
Complirnents of
Till; FIRST NATIONAL RANK
of Rio Grande City
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Ginkgo trees believed to be
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