Hood County News from Granbury, Texas • Page 2

KCB 2. HOOD COUNTY NEWS, TEXAS. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 21, 1972 Peirams Popoelaair As Mcdlcoy (Foods warm' reached. A candy thermo- Unn 1 it becomes creany.

Add meter will register 230-234 i 12 cups pecan halves and To prepare sugar pecans degrees F. at this stage. ftir until they are well coat-boll one cup sugar, one-fourth ed Pour the mixture onto cup water and one teaspoon Next gdd one teaspoon of waxed paper and separate the light corn syrup together vanilla and cool until hike- pecans. Store tightly cove rea until the long thread stage is warm Thm the mixture covered containers. Jke pubfi public led tc to is invilea an open house if IS 'However, unless canned or frozen properly, pecans can become rancid after being stored for several months." Miss Grubbs reported.

Shelled pecans can be kept in a refrigerated, coverd container for up to six months. Unshelled ones can be kept fresh for about a year if stored at 32-38 degrees F. "Pecans offer easy-to-pre-pare, tasty treats. Whether salted, sugared or spiced they are excellent for family fun or youth get-togethers," she said outlining severals ways to prepare them. For salted pecans, first melt two tablespoons of butter, margarine or salad oil in a heavy skillet over low heat.

Then add one cup shelled pecans and stir until hot. The Specialist warned a-gainst overcooking pecans darken after being removed from the fat. Drain them on absorbent paper, and sprinkle lightly with salt while still Peace On Earth to le liefd lu ike taw firm of jbixon 3s ft as? Pecans are a favorite holiday food--and a popular "any -other-time" food as well. Judy Ann Grubbs, food and nutrition specialist with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, Texas A University, detailed some facts and preparation methods on the nutritious and versatile nut. "They have a place In any well planned diet.

Versatility is evident since pecans can be used in main dishes, breads, cakes, cookies, desserts, salads find candies." These nuts are available as two general types native and improved. "Most of the shelled pecan meats available In grocery stores come from native varl-elties," she explained. Generally, two and on-half pounds of native pecans in the shell will yield on full pound of meats--or about four cups--when shelled out. "Two pounds of the improved varieties, on the other pound shelled meats. Improved varieties are will suited for gift packages." Pecans make excellent gifts since they ship easily without damage.

Another nice feature is they don't require special storage if used within a few months. BROWNIE TROOP 339 met In the Community the eirls opened gifts and had refreshments. Center Monday for their Christmas party. There are ten girls in the troop, (staff photo) ine troop sponsor Mrs. Neva Lawyer said etrovich and Porter Abstract Company jjf at ikeir offices at 101 West Peart Street i i .1 1 3 ana i.i iiy cw mi r-r hr tu The Girl Scouts held their Christmas party at Cross icres Community Center t'uesday at 3:30.

Sponsor was ghter Christi from Ft. Worth spent two days last week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jack Caskey. The Cub Scouts have a Pack Meeting and Christmas Parry at the American Legion Hall at Thursday.

Scout leader is Don Matthews. Peppermint House had a Chlrstmas party for the pupils Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. 4rs. Mojie Hapgood. flours of 2 p.m.

and 5 p.m. and 5 p.m. Mrs. George Paris and dau 3ridau, Sbecemter 22, 1972. obituaries Miss Eliza Eva Fletcher We Give and Redeem TinilllF 1 Hardware Prices Good thru Wednesday, December 27.

1972 1 1071 Miss Eliza Eva Fletcher of Granbury died in her home early Sunday morning when a fjre consumed the entire ijouse. iMiss Fletcher was 51 at the me of death and a member of the Baptist Church. She was born on August 20, with Rev. Gene Hadley officiating and Dr. C.G.

Carter assisting. Burial was in the Tolar Cemetery under the direction of Martin's Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Harold Carter, Albert Biggs, Philip Carter, Willie Gifford, and Armour Abbott. 1920, and is survived by her three brothers. Her brothers are Jack Fletcher of Mesquite, Clyde Fletcher of Angelton, Billy Joe Fletcher of the U.S.

Army. The services were held Monday, Dec. 18, at the First Baptist Church in Granbury Henry Sargent mm VAN WYCK 5-Speed Chrome Mixer 218 Ice Crusher IN. VWUI i Knife Sharpener vw- Sate $5" ts Electric Can Opener I Methodist 20-ft. Gtm-182 Extension Cord member of the Church.

JICTO Drink Mlier.N. Electric Knife Save 2" Save Texanrork Nut Shelter Sovt (a of Granbury and Mrs. Howard Grooms of Weatherford. Also surviving are 18 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and nine great-greatgrandchildren. Burial was in the Rough Creek Cemetery under the direction of Martin's Funeral Home.

(-m i) Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 18, in the chapel of Martin's Funeral Home with Dr. C.G. Carter officiating and assisted by Rev. CP.

Floyd died Sunday, Dec. 17, in his home following a lengthy illness. He had been a life-long resident of Hood County and was 87 years old at the time of death. Mr. Sargent was born on October 17, 1885, in Granbury and married Lavana Elizabeth Rogers on Sept.

7, 1907, in Cranoury. At the time of death he was a retired farmer and a Your Choice Each He is survived by his daugh-ers, Mrs. Buel Biggs of Granbury, Mrs. Charles Taylor of Ft. Worth, Mrs.

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