Flowers Feed the Soul of Man by John C Page
Vermont extension agent John C Page reflects on the Garden Club Women of America redefining their image toward environmental concerns while stressing the value of daily blossoms. He recalls conversations with Jimmy McLenahan of Fairdale Farms, praises Dr. Woodworth of Bennington College, and honors iris breeder William Burrington of Pownal, linking flowers to community life and stewardship amid modern distraction.
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John C. Page
University of Vermont
Time Magazine
Garden Club Women of America
Vermont
Jimmy McLenahan
Fairdale Farms
Jim
Dr. Woodworth
Bennington College
Horse Sense Q&A from Extension Service column
Practical horse care guidance from Dr. Jim Wadsworth covers heaves treatment, tetanus vaccination, foaling heat cycles, pre-purchase vet exams, foal diarrhea, and humane restraint. Emphasizes pasture feeding, grain diets, booster shots, and horsemanship as key tools for managing horses.
Spiders More Beneficial Than Harm in Homes and Gardens
Burlington reports from University of Vermont entomology specialist Gordon Nielsen that spiders help control insect pests, with eight-legged arthropods possessing species specific webs. Most spiders are shy, rarely bite, and numerous individuals may inhabit a home unseen, active mainly at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Miss Muffet
Gordon Nielsen
University of Vermont
Report From Nicaragua IFYE delegate recalls life with no clocks
Elizabeth Somers describes Nicaraguan daily life in Ocotal where time is loose and plans shift. Households rely on maids and family rhythms around 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., with day to day shopping, meals, and work, amid dusty streets and rural routines.
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Elizabeth Somers
Barnet
IFYE
Nicaragua
Fabricio
Mexico
Ocotal
Watch For Bugs In Bennington Woods In 1969
Forestry notes warn saddle prominent caterpillar defoliation may cause heavy mortality after two consecutive years, especially during drought. Gypsy moth could also explode, attacking conifers. feeding starts late June and lasts five to six weeks. Dept of Forests and Parks seeks reports on infestations. Nottingham story: hospital porter Christopher Bennett, 25, given a new suit after his old one shrank rescuing a boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington County
Department of Forests and Parks
Nottingham
England
UPI
Christopher Bennett
State Dairy Princess To Be Chosen Saturday
Vermont Dairy Festival in Enosburg Falls Saturday June 6 crowns the 1970 Vermont Dairy Princess. Finalists include Dianne Chambers Cavendish Dawn Edwards Chelsea Mary Fish Tinmouth Alice Gingras Swanton Myra Gordon Grand Isle Wanda Lawrence Shaftsbury Marie Marcoux Milton Sandra Mason Brunswick Elizabeth Shattuck Bristol. The winner receives 350 dollars and represents milk and dairy interests on media and public events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Vermont
Enosburg Falls
Marie White
John Clark
Shelburne
American Dairy Assoc. of Vermont Inc
George A. Cross
North Brookfield
Mass
Milk Promotion Services Inc
Chris Barberi
Greater Vermont Association
Dianne Chambers
Cavendish
Dawn Edwards
Chelsea
Mary Fish
Tinmouth
Alice Gingras
Swanton
Myra Gordon
Grand Isle
Wanda Lawrence
Shaftsbury
Marie Marcoux
Milton
Sandra Mason
Brunswick
Elizabeth Shattuck
Bristol
Dairy Farmer Members
Milk Promotion Services, Inc
Chicago
Miss Lawrence
Bennington County
Polymeadows Farm
Alvan Lawrence
Mt. Anthony Union High School
University of Vermont
Shear a Hedge Prune a Bush
Burlington Vermont extension expert Dr. Norman Pellett explains pruning types for home landscaping. He favors selective pruning for most shrubs to keep a natural look and encourage more flowers, with older branches removed periodically. Pruning timing depends on flowering. early spring for post bloom shrubs and after bloom for spring flowers, with evergreens pruned in spring. Free publication available from University of Vermont Morrill Hall. London report notes pill color preferences in mood studies, yellow for low spirits and green for anxiety. Red pills least favored.
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Burlington
Norman Pellett
University of Vermont
Morrill Hall
London
UPI
Today
Also Mentioned on This Page
William Burrington
Pownal
Iris
Jim Wadsworth
AVM
Hills Building
William C. Snow
Southend
Emanuel Sofianos
Buckingham Palace
Sofianos
Prince Philip
Covent Garden
Shaffe’s
Shaffel
Main ST
Forestry Notes
James M. White
Forester
Dairy Princess
Maths Student Council
SWIFT
Hamburg
Campbell’s Pork & Beans
Libby
Mazda Oil
Statur Rinse
Wee
Birdseye Tasty
Haddock
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