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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1974
Page
4
An architect redesigned a dark dining area by removing walls, opening to the kitchen, and painting walls and woodwork bright. A 2x4 western wood divider screen creates a sunken conversation area with a decorative lighting backdip and a lowered ceiling, while fabric and plants complete the refreshed interior.
The Bridgeport area rolls out a $35 million Recovery System to sort ferrous metals aluminum glass and other recyclables from 1560 to 2200 tons of daily municipal waste. The plan aims to fuel markets reduce landfill use and boost taxpayer value with future nationwide deployment.
County Extension Agent Bob Voboril explains how foliage condition and timing affect potato harvest readiness. He warns against leaving tubers in the ground after foliage browns and advises drying, curing, and storing in a cool dark cellar. Sunscald risk for tomatoes is tied to sun exposure and premature leaf loss, with management focusing on shade, proper pruning, and balanced fertility.
Nebraskans adjust to hot dry weather as horticulture experts from the University of Nebraska Lincoln advise planting a fall garden. Despite warmth, crops can mature by late September or early October with careful timing and soil preparation. Recommendations include sowing cool season vegetables such as beets turnips spinach and Swiss chard with shallow seed beds regular watering and proper spacing to ensure strong establishment and pest control.
An outdoor room blends fences decks planters lights and greenery to extend living space. Placing near kitchen or family room creates dining and entertaining zones with a conversation pit and benches. Privacy is added by a vertical boarded fence backdrop with shrubs while entry mood is enhanced by a light open screen and welcoming deck.
The article asserts that green plants soak up carbon dioxide and pollutants, releasing oxygen. It cites turf grasses as particularly resilient to pollution, capable of aiding oxygen supply for multiple people and detoxifying nitrogen fluoride compounds in polluted urban air.
Ross Irish, a former barber, tends a small garden around the city water pump station at 218 East 2nd Avenue. For ten years he cared for geraniums, roses, peonies, chrysanthemums, and more along the station, while his own yard holds squash, tomatoes, cabbage, beans, onions, and fruit trees. He gardens as a hobby and free service to the city.
Union president says federal mortgage support is needed to pull housing starts from a slump. He urges Congress to expand the Federal Housing Administration and fund direct citizen loans at 4 to 5 percent, arguing current rates double the target and raise costs.
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