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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1961
Page
7
An article discusses locating planters for indoor gardening focusing on natural light. It covers light intensity, placement under skylights or near walls, suitable plant types for various light levels, and pruning strategies for hibiscus and other tropical plants. It notes moisture, humidity, and climate effects on plant growth.
An airliner carrying 98 passengers clipped a fence but stayed aloft long enough for a child to be saved. Parents from Wayland College area aided by a police officer and local volunteers performed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation before emergency crews reached the scene near idlewilée terminal.
A Brazilian Philodendron cordatum is praised as a top indoor plant with glossy heart shaped leaves and care tips. The piece shifts to government merit systems, noting 24 million civilian employees and the Civil Service framework across agencies like Civil Aeronautics Board and Atomic Energy Commission.
Ann Ladygo appears in an early October bloom with blossoms across the plant. The flowers are light pink, tufted, and form a distinct shape. Plants grown in partial sun darken, and the variety responds to pinching, showing potential in combination with the new Vintage variety.
Gardeners are urged to apply dormant oil sprays to prevent summer problems. Nurserymen can yield better results with dormant oils than multiple summer sprays, while affordable plastic plant trays offer easy seedling growth on a window sill. Packages with seeds and planting media are priced to let home gardeners experiment and save on plants.
LaFleur Garden Club elected officers at Garden Arts Center with Mrs. R. H. Woolam chosen president on January 12. Other officers include Mrs. Marvin Robinson first vice president Mrs. H. R. Rice second vice president Mrs. Delbert Burkhart treasurer and Mrs. W. E. Morris secretary. Mrs. Mary Gentry spoke on cor sage making.
Soil and Toil Club hosts a Garden Club meeting January second with social hour and business session. Mrs Melvin Grigg reviews The Human Side of Plants by HE Gentry. Speakers discuss human beings and self preservation, then tour the home of Mrs H G Church for a demonstration on artificial flowers hosted by Mrs J A Beaty.
Green Thumb Garden Club met at the Municipal Garden Arts Center with 14 members present. Hostesses were Mrs. Albert Houle and Mrs. Sam Hunter. A slate of officers was nominated. The next meeting will be at 10 a.m. Feb. 9 at the Center.
Buck Hodges 66 of 2024 18th St. was treated and released after a northbound collision on Ave A with Andrew Lee Johnson 23 of 3603 Vanda Ave. Hodges vehicle pulling a trailer. Johnson refused hospital care for a back injury. Both cars were heavily damaged and the crash occurred near Park Avenue on Ave A. Officers reported no serious injuries to Johnson.
Ike arrived at the east front and took the oath at 12 51 pm as the Marine band played hail to the Chief. Kennedy then began his address. Eisenhower signed off with a call to lunch and then rode with his wife in a motorcade to their farm arriving about five. Secret Service agents accompanied them and newsmen recorded the scene as Roy welcomed Ike back to Gettysburg.
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