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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1966

Page

24

Can an almond tree bear peaches by grafting

The article explains grafting a peach twig into an almond tree to produce both fruits. It notes rules: only related species can graft and cambium contact is required. Grafting allows ornamentals and ensures desired fruit types in cultivation.

Grafting Technique Boosts Hardier Fruit Varieties

The text explains grafting young trees or shrubs onto hardy, disease resistant stock to produce sturdy plants. Delicate varieties, less hardy on their own, are grafted onto strong stock to improve growth and fruit quality.

Riddle Set Includes Name and Skunk Joke

A trio of quick riddles: What is yours yet used by others more than you? Your name. How many birds left after seven birds with one shot? One—the one you shot. Which animal is most generous? The skunk, because he always gives you a scent.

Crossword Puzzle Winner Named From New Jersey Hint

The item announces Alan Weitberg of Cherry Hill New Jersey wins a Britannica World Atlas for a crossword puzzle. It features a playful “Tell Me Why” request and asks for a puzzle entry with name age and address, plus a mention of a local winner Louise Beam, 11, Mt Holly Springs PA.

Patty Crowninshield Sunnyvale California Alan Weitberg Cherry Hill N. J Lousie Beam Mt. Holly Springs Pennsylvania

Kentucky minister weds three generations in family vows

Dr. L C Young officiated three generations of the Combest Daughterty Wesley Williams clan in marriage ceremonies. In 1919 he united Marion Combest with Doll Daughterty, in 1935 he tied Hilda to Charles Wesley, and in 1966 he joined Nancy Wesley with Lewis Williams.

Liberty L.C. Young Marion Combest Doll Daughterty Hilda Charles Wesley Nancy Wesley Lewis Williams

Drug stores lead in 1965 West German photo product sales

In 1965 West Germany drug stores made 20 percent of photo product sales, behind full time photographic retailers with 60 percent. Photo goods ranked fifth among major merchandise in drug stores.

West Germany

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