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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1932
Page
12
Gardeners divide annuals into two uses for cutting and for garden color. Fall sowing is advised for many species to ensure early spring blooms, with protection like wax paper cloches and mulch to prevent seed washing. Some tender annuals such as marigolds and zinnias should wait until spring.
Mulch newly planted perennials to prevent heaving and spade the vegetable garden this fall if possible. Divide early spring bloomers, reset gaillardias carefully, clean up old tops, and destroy them to curb pests. Plant bulbs like amaryllis and hyacinths, set bulbs in pots, and start a cold frame for mint and hardy annuals to ease spring work.
The National Farm and Home Hour will broadcast a summary of October crop reports from the Department of Agriculture along with feedstuffs and sheep on feed. A program list includes W. C. Childs, W. F. Callander, J. A. Becker, S. A. Jones, Paul L. Koenig, J. O. Williams, C. L. Harlan, Fac Hosking, Dr. H. G. Knight, Frank Ridgway, and a second Farm Board speaker. Coverage runs 12:30 to 1:30 p m over NBC starting Monday Oct 10.
The Ohio Livestock Cooperative Association reports August totals from 35 member units handling 9 204 996 pounds of livestock. The incomplete report still exceeded volumes from six of the prior nine months with complete data and outpaced earlier August figures.
The Athens Messenger Pattern Department advertises transfer patterns for crafts with motifs like lazy daisy and French knots. Patterns measure 21 by 82 inches or 21 by 25 inches, priced 15c each or 45c for three, with catalog and one pattern at 25c. Send name dress size and pattern numbers to The Athens Messenger, 248 West 17th Street, New York City.
Winter damage to lawns comes from poor drainage and freeze thaw heaving. Deep rooted, well fed grass resists damage. provide four pounds of complete plant food per 100 square feet in spring, half that six weeks later, and four pounds again in early fall. Water deeply to encourage deep roots. avoid excessive trimming.
A compilation of transfers across townships and villages including Athens City, Alexander Township, Carthage Township, Albany Corporation, Troy Township, Trimble Township, and Nelsonville. Highlights include warranty and quit claim deeds involving individuals such as Joseph G. Eddington Carl W Buck Henry E Saylor and The Citizens Central Bank with parcels ranging from several acres to specific inlots and subdivisions.
Mrs Armintha Hunter of New Marshfield died at her daughter Linnie Hulls Springfield Ohio on Friday October 7 after a long illness Funeral services and burial took place in Springfield She is survived by daughter Linnie two granddaughters and three sisters Mina D Fry Effie Kengle and Amanda Todd with a husband Missouri McQuay and grandson James McQuay predeceasing her Also sister Diantha Hester died October 1 1931. Former residents of New Marshfield the Hunters left many relatives in the area
Rock garden bulbs should be planted in autumn to greet spring beauty. Focus on small species like snowdrops crocus muscari and squill plus butterfly tulips and brodiae for a delicate, early spring display in rock gardens. Includes care tips and suitable bulb varieties.
This article warns high speed and high compression engines demand reliable oils. It cautions against cheap or bootleg oils and warns against overfilling the crankcase. It explains that color is not quality and flushing with kerosene harms the oil system.
John Gilbert and Virginia Bruce began their belated honeymoon after a ceremony that drew Hollywood’s elite. They departed for New York last night and sail for Europe on Tuesday, joined east by Norma Shearer and her husband Irving Thalberg.
New York Oct 8 Libby Holman widow of Smith Reynolds Jr may share his 15 million dollar trust though not named in the will drawn before their marriage. Some lawyers say Miss Holman is entitled to a dower third.
Otto H. Kahn banker and art patron is seriously ill in New York with high blood pressure angina and pneumonia complications, connected to a $250,000 libel suit filed by soprano Rosalinga Morini.
Past Noble Grand's Club of the Nineveh Rebekah Lodge will meet Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. Harold Phillips in Jacksonville.
Investors Syndicate of Minneapolis reports a revived interest in housing in late September. Residential construction, though below last year, shows a favorable upturn as families move back toward normal living conditions.
Carbondale and Greenup communities marked September 28 29 with a marriage of Olive Pilling to Stump and a busy Carbondale Parent Teacher Association meeting October 5. The PTA program featured grade level performances and solos, followed by birthday celebrations for Betty Cox and Gene Clark with several local families in attendance.
The article advises soil preparation and composting for next spring vegetables while promoting fall planting of perennial vegetables like asparagus and rhubarb. It notes spinach sowing late in autumn for a cool spring harvest and recommends mulching, then removing mulch as ground thaws. Multiplier onions, asparagus, and rhubarb are highlighted as strong fall plantings.
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