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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1961
Page
7
Garden writers praise perennials for season long display from June to October. They outline the succession of bloom from delphiniums to irises and peonies with hardy old favorites like gaillardia hibiscus and veronica. Readers are advised to start from seeds or root divisions for next year’s flower power.
A large crowd attended Sunday services in Morgan County. Local residents share visits, relocations, and family gatherings with long familiar names across Cedar Creek and nearby towns. The article also recalls Ed Horton, Alabama Cattlemen Association president, and his role in beef promotion efforts amid legislative debate.
The last eight Mondays bring rain to the valley section slowing plant growth. Grass and stands suffer with fertilizer losses rising, and farmers report poor growth conditions.
The valley's main bright spot is March planted corn. Much was sown on good ground with ample fertilizer and recent moisture has boosted yields. By the fourth week of June the fields are tasseling and observers wonder if the corn will reach market in August.
A visiting correspondent recalls Arthur Young a respected farmer and merchant in western Lawrence County for fifty years. He recalls slow old roads and wagon trains delivering groceries from Hartselle to Landersville Mt Hope and Young Town and the mutual respect of cotton merchants. Young also engaged in local politics and supported figures like B L Malone and congressman John Sparkman from Hartselle.
Learn seed starting indoors to save money and gain control over varieties. Use a sturdy seed box with soil, a wick watering system, green moss to prevent damping off, and careful light and temperature management. Transplant when safe from frost. method suits annual flowers and many vegetables.
The Eva charge wide business meeting was held at Eva Church Sunday night. Local attendees included Mrs W E Key Emily Keaton Mr and Mrs Hun ter Frances Mr and Mrs Cedric Neill and Mr and Mrs Clarence Light. Family news covers Billy Nelson bringing home a baby from Cullman Hospital and Cole Springs residence. Other items note Lila Morris staying with Janice Robinson at Falkville and visits for Mr and Mrs James Turney. Leonard Presley and family from Akron Ohio also visited.
Local residents share visits and meals with friends and relatives. Arlene Sivley improving after surgery. attendance at Antioch Church and a Birmingham Southern College ministry conference noted. several families listed visiting, hosting, and attending services and reunions in Decatur and surrounding areas.
The schedule lists stops for the bookmobile on June with times from 9:30 to 3 at locations including Oden Ridge Matthew’s Grocery Lawrence Cove Church of Christ Hulace General Store Whisenant’s Store Salem Baptist Church Florette Russell’s Store.
Friends extend sympathy to the family of Mrs Newt Tanner who passed away Saturday. Her funeral was Monday at Danville Baptist Church. G G Isley is ill of heart trouble at his home. Dr Fred Sherrill made a professional call to see Mrs Ida Rooks who is ill at the home of Mr and Mrs Earl Roberson with other local residents listed.
Amateur gardeners learn about growing Oriental poppies including propagation by root sections and division. The guide notes deep, well drained soil, fall planting, and selection of plants over seed to ensure flower color. It also covers fall care, winter mulching, and pest protection. Names of local visitors appear in a closing community note.
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