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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1962
Page
7
The garden can maintain color from spring bulbs such as crocus and daffodils to midsummer and fall blooms. Plant iris after spring bulbs, then perennials like daylilies, salvia, and statice join seasonal annuals such as petunias and marigolds. Walk through the year with careful sequencing to avoid color gaps.
Four veteran Reese Air Force Base non-commissioned officers leave the base after more than 20 years of service to the Air Force and its predecessor. M. Sgt. Alfred Powell from Inman South Carolina will run a Lubbock filling station. Sgt. Edgar J. Pearson from South Texas plans months abroad after overseas service. Sgt. Floyd Tennison moves to Fort Worth to manage an optical firm. M. Sgt. Thomas J. Hoover from Rogers Texas will stay in Lubbock in business after serving in the Pacific Germany and Iceland with two long Reese tours.
Gov. Price Daniel and Austin dignitaries will welcome Austin National Guardsmen home on August 9 on the capital grounds. The 250 men from the 49th Armored Division 136th Transportation Company and 249th Quartermaster Battalion will assemble at 10 a.m. for a ceremony led by State Adjutant General Thomas S Bishop with speeches by Daniel and Mayor Lester Palmer.
Warning signs show branches with dead leaves and streaks on outer sapwood indicating Dutch elm disease in elm trees. Immediate action advised for affected trees and nearby plantings to prevent spread.
The text explains signs of Dutch elm disease including wilting branches and notes quick action is essential to protect nearby healthy elms. It states infected trees cannot be saved and many die in the same season, with few surviving to the next. It outlines a bark beetle control procedure for protecting healthy elms in early outbreak areas.
The National County Agricultural Agents Association will award distinguished service awards to six Texas county agents for over 90 years of combined service. Recipients are Lee Roy Colgan Dawson County R A Rabroker Dallas County E J Harrison Jr Ward County J D Moore Milam County L L Bennett Live Oak County and D P Pawlik San Patricio and Aransas counties. The honors will be presented August 26 at the association’s annual meeting at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces.
Leopoldville announces a full-time Congo embassy delegation will operate from Washington, enhancing diplomatic presence and formal contact with the United States.
The article warns against overwatering lawns to save trees and stresses arranging for neighbor or gardener help when away. It notes the dangers of watering paths and hose use, explains trees need deep watering with specialized sprayers or soakers, and highlights July to September as the critical period to prevent wilt and weakened trees.
Experts report bollworms moving into plains regions with 14 worms per stalk on corn. Endrin or Diel drin are noted controls, though safety guidance for vegetable crops is advised. Gardeners are advised to plant fall sweet corn, with Seneca Chief, and consider Kentucky Wonders or Blue Lake beans. Great Lakes lettuce and Salad Bowl lettuce are suggested for fall and leaf varieties.
The piece advises placing shrubs and flowers against a fence to create a handsome backdrop. It emphasizes using the fence as a frame to highlight blooms and greenery.
A garden should emphasize green plants to create a tranquil environment. Use fencing and screens that blend with the natural setting for a cohesive, unobtrusive look.
Mrs. Charles W. Watkins Sr. tends a lake-edge garden with dense soil using compost and commercial fertilizer. Her grounds showcase German bearded iris and 140 to 150 day lilies amid dahlias gloriosa daisies balloon flowers columbines lythrum and many hyphas varieties, reflecting a life spent in gardening and enjoyment.
Health officials say milk in New Mexico remains safe despite a July 6 Nevada nuclear test shot. Iodine 131 peaked at 100 microcuries per liter in Albuquerque on July 10, fell to minus 10 by July 25, and will disappear within 16 days due to its eight day half life. A possible consumer safeguard is aging radiation in milk into cheese.
The eighth World Congress of the International Naturalists Federation opened in Hannover with about 3000 delegates. President Erick Holm os of Denmark told the assembly that the chief aim is to gain social recognition and acceptance.
A. V. Blake records show a store in Gunter with four shelves of music at 2401. The entry highlights a broader catalog beyond the top hits, indicating a varied stock and focus on full line offerings.
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