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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1957
Page
2
Assistant County Agent Victor Plastow explains fertilizing shade and flowering trees. Feed by drilling holes 15 to 18 inches deep in concentric circles from outer branches toward the trunk, sized to the tree. A mineograph titled Fertilizing Shade Trees is available from the County Agent.
At the Farm Women 10 gathering Mrs Francis Scott compared her life as a mother with her missionary mothers in China and Korea. She recounted fleeing China by the Burma Road ten years ago and displayed Chinese artwork and children’s crafts. The meeting at Mrs Harry Shuman’s home included guests, a Mother's Day prayer, devotions, and a hand crafts sale. The next meeting is set for June 1 at Mrs H Landis Shank’s home with co hostess Mrs Clifford Shoemaker.
Members of Farm Women Society 19 entertained their daughters at a tea Saturday afternoon May 4 in Landisville. Sally and Gerry Bagnoli provided marimba selections. Mrs Elam Enoch Terre Hill displayed handmade portrait dolls of First Ladies of Our Land. Social committee included Mrs Harold Saylor Mrs Henry Lehman Mrs Lloyd Hollinger and Mrs Lester Hollinger. Pansy plants were given as favors June 1. The society will gather at the home of Mrs Lester Hollinger with Mrs Henry E Martin as co host. Mrs Samuel Dunn East Petersburg will review a book.
Assistant County Agent Victor Plastow advises staking peonies to prevent damage from heavy spring rains. He also suggests removing side buds if large blooms are desired.
Seventeen members met at Cleta Rineer home on May 2 with Ruth Graves visiting. They sang Home Sweet Home and conducted devotions. Mrs Gabois demonstrated salad preparation. The society will send cookies to Valley Forge Veteran's Hospital and hold a June 6 meeting at Drumore School hosted by Society 18.
Assistant County Agent Victor Plastow II notes a new hedge variety Dwarf Corkbush Euonymus alatus compacta growing in small sizes 12 to 15 inches or taller. Planting distance is two or more feet apart in single or double rows with many nurserymen offering small plants.
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