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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1968
Page
17
Gardeners learn why Bird of Paradise may fail to bloom and how to fix depth, watering, and mulching. Detailed steps include digging around the base, firming soil, and creating a protective circular well. Also covers poinsettia care and a method using alcohol to preserve cut blooms.
North Long Beach Branch reports American Begonia Society potluck at 6 30 p m at American Legion Post 560 Orange Avenue and East 59th Street. Christmas program by Mrs Mabel Ragle of Fullerton and installation of 1969 officers. Long Beach African Violet Society hosts Christmas party Thursday at 11 a m at Women s City Club 1309 East Third Street.
Directors of the Southern Baptist Convention Home Mission Board endorsed a record budget of 14.9 million dollars for 1969, about 600 thousand more than 1968. Executive Secretary Arthur B. Rutledge said roughly 3 million was allocated to work directly addressing racial tension and poverty.
Garden Q asks about brown leaf edges from hard water and sun exposure. The answer stresses firming compost peat mix, proper container setup, and acidifying water with irons or liquid conditioners, plus monthly intervals. It also covers bird of paradise division in spring and azalea planting with peat moss, watering, and light feeding.
Long Beach churches plan Advent concerts featuring Handel’s Messiah. The Messiah will be performed with large choirs and professional orchestras at Covenant Presbyterian and other venues, including Lakewood First Presbyterian, Bixby Knolls Christian Church, First Congregational, and St. Luke’s Episcopal. Prominent speakers and musicians, among them H. M. S. Richards, will contribute vocal and organ performances across multiple Sunday events.
The Independent Press Telegram notes multiple holiday concerts across area churches. First Methodist will host Christmas Musicals at 4 pm featuring the Youth, Crusader, Carol, and Handbell Choirs. Also Sunday at 7 pm Love Transcending by John W. Peterson is slated for Palo Verde Avenue Church and the Norwalk combined choirs will perform. Additional cantatas and concerts include University Baptist, St Luke’s Lutheran, and a church visit by St Johns junior high students in observance of Youth Sunday.
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