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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1963
Page
9
Horticulturist urges immediate lawn fertilization to boost fall greening. Observations note many false army worms and other pests active in turf before and after applying a nitrogen insecticide mix. Residents advised to inspect turf base for bermuda mites and chinch bugs while applying treatment.
Doyle Johnson presented a program on lawn problems and bermuda mite control to the Lubbock Rose Society at the Municipal Garden Arts Center. The group will hold its rose show on Oct 3 at the center with new roses and slides on plant health.
Texas farmers and ranchers saw prices for all farm products fall by two points from July data. The Texas Crops and Livestock Reporting Service announced the August 13 index at 260 percent of the 1910-14 base, with reports dated August 15.
Lt Virgil A Buck son of Mr and Mrs Cecil E Buck of 3111 26th St received a regular Air Force commission at Turner AFB Ga Buck previously held a reserve commission and was selected for the regular force after competing on duty performance and education He is assigned as a supply officer to the 1370th Support Squadron at Turner AFB Lt Scott D Woodfin of Lubbock graduated from the Air Force pilot instructor course at Randolph AFB He is a Texas Tech graduate and son of Mr and Mrs A Woodfin of Sweetwater His wife Alice is the daughter of Henry Schmidt of Valdosta Ga Staff Sgt John H Kennedy a Caruthersville Mo native and wife Addie S Jowett of Clovis has completed an eight week language course at Hurlburt Field Fla He is an air craft loadmaster with the Commandos Airman 2 C Murrell D Howell son of Maj and Mrs M M Howell was reassigned to McChord AFB Wash after completing missile guidance mechanics training at Lowry AFB Colo The piece also details agricultural prices and organizational meetings for Grain Sorghum Producers Association units across multiple Texas counties.
A feature display at the Lubbock Memorial Rose Garden near Hodges Community Center shows strong plant vigor and bloom abundance. City parks superintendent Dan Camp credits deep soil prep, drainage, and aeration plus tomato soil acidifier and systemic insecticide Disyston for foliage health and pest control. Mildew may develop after rain. use mildew control such as Actidione captan as needed.
Meredith attends Senate actions as the Gay Gardeners club holds its first 9:30 a.m. meeting at the Lab-WASHINGTON AP. James H. Bock Municipal Garden Arts Center introduces officers for the year and outlines the next program on landscaping. The event features remarks on a manpower training bill and a judge notes a burglary near his home.
Bottles serve as informal containers for floral displays suitable for home entertaining. Varying bottle shapes demand different designs from vertical to low rounded forms, emphasizing balance between flowers and container. Use two or three bold plant elements like Spathiphyllum and mums, avoid crowding stems, and rely on the bottle’s form as part of the overall composition.
A garden advisory notes worms and caterpillars feed on prize blossoms and many plant varieties show varying susceptibility to sprays. Homeowners should use available insecticides first and seek alternatives if results fail.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Jo Fischer, Tokyo and London, with scattered references to Japanese and English pension events and a Shropshire Council home. The text is garbled and contains nonsensical phrases about candy and death by own action if he flunks them.
Gardeners are advised to bring house plants indoors in autumn before heating begins. Replace weak outdoors plants, prepare soil mix, and spray for pests. Choose hardy varieties and learn each plant's light, humidity, and temperature needs for a smooth indoor transition.
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