This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1955
Page
8
This side of the fence notes tomato plants failing to set fruit after recent rains and during the past days. Experts say tomato blossom shedding in summer causes trouble, but spring usually avoids major problems. The piece asks why growers face such issues now.
Abnormally cool nights and temperatures around 5 degrees F hinder fruit set in tomatoes. Growth regulator sprays may aid blossom set, though high temps, hot winds, excess moisture, and shade contribute to blossom shedding. Proper irrigation and sunlight are essential to minimize losses.
Gail Gregory of Llano, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gregory, was named outstanding in women’s intramural sports at Southwest Texas State College. The freshman joined the All-Star basketball team and received medals for winning basketball and softball teams. She is a member of the Idyllic Literary Society.
The article notes high temperatures and dry, dusty air as main causes of tomato blossom shed. It recommends watering when soil is dry, boosting humidity, protecting from blowing sand, and sidedressing with high phosphate and potash fertilizer if growth is excessive and fruiting lags. Two strategies: grow early vigorous plants under protection then transplant after frost danger, or choose heat tolerant varieties like Porter, Sumner, and Summerset, acknowledging some yield variability.
The seventh annual Sessom family reunion gathered 51 members at Bunk's camp on Inks Lake. Activities included fishing and boat riding with a basket lunch on Saturday and barbecue dinner on Sunday. Attendees hailed from Llano San Antonio San Saba Abilene Fort Worth plus visitors Rod Decker and Eleanor Van Cleve.
Mr and Mrs Jim Tiff and family spent a fast Sunday in Antenia according to local notes.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.