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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1955
Page
11
The article guides families to plan home gardens to balance production with needs. It explains estimating servings per crop, staggering plantings, and using space per serving to avoid early surpluses or midseason shortages. It covers hardy crops and tender crops, advising sowing as soon as the ground is workable and cautioning against sensitive plantings under protection.
A gardening note advises staking or fencing to maximize space and prevent frost damage. Training plants on supports helps tomatoes and cucumbers use less ground area and improve yields.
Overgrown foundation plantings obscure architecture and light. Low growing shrubs, if properly selected, can be pruned or replaced to restore a neat appearance. Consult a nurseryman to identify which shrubs tolerate heavy pruning and consider relocating overgrown plants to the backyard to reduce future pruning. Modern landscaping boosts curb appeal and resale value. If tonite planting covers beyond six feet of the front wall or covers windows, take action.
The Civic Association board will discuss agency and finance reports in a monthly meeting at the Manchester Hotel. George E. Harvey president of the Mound Builders Boy Scout council will present the agency review at 6 30 p m. H L Woods Civic Association president will lead the business portion.
The Ohio Turnpike Commission expects the millionth vehicle to pass the 22 mile Eastgate Section tomorrow. About 980000 vehicles had used the stretch since its opening last December 1.
An airborne army of unseen fungi threatens freeland as spring winds spread spores across the country. Tree experts urge routine fungicide sprays, especially ferbam, to kill leaf diseases before defoliation weakens and kills trees. Humid regions like Kentucky and Maryland face the highest risk of widespread foliage loss.
Moscow reports an increased exchange of films with many countries. Soviet authorities favor realistic works about workers and peasants and critique capitalism. They show few Hollywood titles, apart from select older captures, with occasional light French fare.
David Arnold of the Gardner Board and Carton Co will preside at the Junior Achievement board of directors meeting. The noon session at the Manchester Hotel will discuss annual JA banquet plans.
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