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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1961
Page
7
Readers are advised to design an outdoor living area for the whole family featuring Bermuda grass and Phlox varieties. The piece discusses seed spread, safe play spaces, and choosing new Phlox such as Starfire to extend color from late spring into fall, with Starfire reaching 2-3 feet and producing 6-12 flower heads.
At the Lubbock Garden Club meeting held January 20 at the Arts Center Dr. Harry Lane discussed gladiolus care during snow and frost. He recommended The Complete Book of Gladiolus and offered propagation tips while noting exhibition blooms beyond violets. Hostesses were Mmes. G. W. Riker C. D. McClintock Guy Hilton and F. N. Pogue.
The Sow and Grow Garden Club met to discuss landscaping a small yard and border plant choices presented by Mrs Don Wimberly. Mrs James Sikes and Mrs R B Carter hosted at Garden Arts Center New Zealand and Australia social hour followed the limited Christmas stampa meeting. Ten members were for 1960 present.
The flowering mass in the South Plains features developed Perennial Phlox varieties. Wild Phlox thrives under garden conditions and blooms profusely, while the new variety remains the most neglected plant in the area.
A guarded local report references Lindsey’s long history of felony convictions and prior mental health status in connection with a Texas arrest. Details remain fragmented.
Winter winds linger yet not too early to pick containers for hanging baskets. The article urges readers to start now with suitable planters and planting ideas for patio decorating.
A North Kashmir review notes a LaRosa Club publication under consideration. The item reflects current literary activity and mentions the club's involvement in promoting regional writing.
A May program on flower judging led by Mrs. presented mounting methods and drift flower arrangements at the Garden Arts Center.
Mrs. Jack Kirkpatrick and Mrs. James Taylor presided at an Prairie Planters meeting on garden problems. The program was presented at Garden Arts Center with hostesses Mrs. Jay Fikes and Mrs. Neil Johnson. The group met at 1:30 p.m. at the center with a 16 fee and tax payment noted.
A retiree Harry M. Howell shot and killed Victor Zlotnik after confronting a prowler near his home. Howell was questioned and booked on suspicion of murder as neighbors recount the night of the shooting amid a rainstorm and a masked roving suspect.
Two new perennials debut for spring gardens Campanula Carpatica cross and a white star Sedum show sun loving, compact forms. White Star Sedum promises strong upright growth to 30 inches with large 2 inch flowers. Autumn Joy improvements enhance bloom and hardiness. Continual color and tolerance to difficult locations noted.
The AP reports an American linked to Castro forces is in custody in New York. Authorities say he illegally entered the United States from Mexico last July with Cuba and lacks a valid visa. Prosecutors indicate steps are being taken toward deportation.
Records show Marks a Milwaukee native once linked to Castro era killings. He reportedly earned the nickname The Butcher after allegedly aiding in more than 200 executions. He lost U S citizenship during Cuba service and is held in federal detention in New York awaiting deportation decisions.
AP report from Havana describes former Cuban deserter General Rubber Marks accused of espionage and selling hijacked fishing boat gear to buyers in New York and elsewhere. The case centers on a May 15 disappearance and alleged defection via Mexico.
Dickerman crafts a metal nameplate for bill and card printing. The plate slips into the manual stamper and is secured by a magnet for use.
Living costs rose faster than earnings as prices stayed nearly steady year over year. The report notes costs in major categories edged up while wages remained soft, limiting household purchasing power and consumer spending.
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