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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1968
Page
13
Auburn University Extension horticulturist Harold B. Thornhill advises pruning overgrown branches in the active growing season to shape shrubs. Head back branches inside the shrub to avoid top heavy growth and reduce frequent pruning.
Captain Howard Hall sails the Beachcomer off Fort Gaines and captures bluefish bonito and mackerel as SBA group enjoys a feast. The voyage includes visits to Coden and Bayou La Batre with oyster tongers and shrimp boat builders, highlighting Morgan County farm programs and a Lord Great Chamberlain overview.
The Marquess of Cholmondeley dies in London at age 85 after an operation. He served as Lord Great Chamberlain during Edward VIII and later under Elizabeth II, holding the post for much of the 20th century and passing the office to his son.
Auburn University researchers publish the Alabama Poultry Litter Directory listing 90 litter sources for Alabama's 7 000 poultrymen. The guide aims to improve distribution between Southwest mills and North Alabama users, with details on price, loading, and whether litter is pine or hardwood, shavings or sawdust. Copies are free at county Extension offices.
The spread of Dutch elm disease toward the west threatens extinction of elms within generations. The disease, carried by the elm bark beetle, has appeared in Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, and this year in the Dakotas, risking heavy wildlife destruction to stop its advance.
A dense local classifieds column lists farm animals chickens pigs dogs beagles collies and dogs for sale. Vehicles including 1968 Honda 450 1962 Studebaker 2 ton pickup 1964 Chevrolet pickup 1961 GMC pickup and 1957 Plymouth are offered or traded. Also requested are cedar fence posts hay seed and various services with contact numbers spread across Decatur Falkville Hartselle and Somerville Alabama.
Tennessee news reports Senator Claiborne Pell of Rhode Island suggests sinking rust resistant painted car hulks to the sea floor to create permanent underwater habitats for marine life. He notes land junkyards harbor vermin and snakes and says an ocean burying ground for old car wrecks could dispose of countless vehicles while attracting fish.
For trailing beauty hang ivy geraniums in baskets or window boxes. They prefer part sun, part shade and need more water than other geraniums. Water freely in porous clay pots. After summer, prune stems to five inches and store dormant indoors in cool, dark conditions. They last two to three years with proper care.
Experts advise cutting back shrub branches early to encourage dense new growth and preserve natural shapes. Winter weed control for Alabama lawns favors pre emergent herbicides like Azak Betasan Dacthal or Zytron applied in fall, with a second February spray for ongoing annual bluegrass control. Post emergents paraquat and endothall work when grasses are dormant, and broadleaf weeds respond to Silvex 2 4 5 T and 2 4 D when weeds are small and temperatures exceed 60 degrees.
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