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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1962
Page
3
Summer surveys flag increased Hessian fly in south central and scattered central areas. Prevention is key with steps: destroy volunteer wheat, plow down stubble, plant after the fly free date, and use resistant varieties. Polk County’s fly free date averages September 25, with Ottawa and Ponca noted as high risk.
The article notes Omaha is moderately susceptible while Pawnee shows resistance to western Hessian fly strains. It warns that volunteer wheat can seed spring infestation if not destroyed and recommends plowing under stubble to kill the flax-seed stage to reduce fall outbreaks.
The 1962-63 Nebraska Certified Hybrids and Varieties booklet is available on request at the County Extension Office. It contains recommendations descriptions and other useful information on crop varieties and hybrids.
University of Nebraska Extension agronomist J C Swinbank notes Ottawa wheat performs well south of the Platte River and east of Highway 81. It shows strong resistance to stem rust Hessian fly and soil borne mosaic but is only moderately winter hardy. Omaha stands as the top variety for the northeast and is second to Ottawa in the southeast.
Fall conditions bring clover mites into homes especially newer houses. Lawn spraying with diazinon or malathion can reduce invasions, though full control is unlikely. Sod webworms damage Nebraska lawns at night. brown patches appear and soil checks reveal worms. If 2 or 3 worms are found in a 6 inch square, apply insecticides such as aldrin, chlordane, or heptachlor, with spray timing in late afternoon or evening.
Extension agents flag phases of living patterns for family living and Extension club work during a community meeting. Attendees discuss practical programs to support households and local clubs.
At Fonner Park on September 17 19 the Nebraska Home Extension Clubs host a three day event with top University of Nebraska experts including Dr E F Frolik dean of the College of Agriculture and speakers from other states. The program focuses on interior design art music home economics research attitudes and methods for improving local clubs through panels symposiums speeches tours and exhibits. Registration starts at 10 00 am Monday.
A buying guide outlines muslin and percale options. It compares types 128 and 140 muslin for durability and heft with laundering practicality, and percale types 180 utility and 200 combed for lighter texture and lower laundering costs. It advises close weave, smooth finish, proper weight, fit, and budget.
The text lists numerous social visits from last week including Greens Chapel Lee Short with grandparents in Greens Chapel before moving to Longview Texas for college, and gatherings among Burke Rhoades Newcomer Hartel Harless and Warner families. It notes Sunday dinners, afternoon visits, and a birthday picnic in Benedict with regional guests.
A dense roster of visiting relatives and friends highlights a weekend in Polk and York areas. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Rupert Zweibel of York. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Burke with Mrs. Hernbloom and the Zalskeys of Lodgepole. numerous Hollister, Olson, Harless, Kreis, Mentink, Graves, and Peterson households hosting dinners and Sunday gatherings. The cache of arrivals and short trips features trips to Lincoln, Grand Island, Missouri, Bentonville, and Denver-bound stops, plus a 83rd birthday toast for Rob Burke and a double birthday for Larry Hennings and Paul Hennings.
Richard Randall of Canoga Park Calif visited the Record Office and spent three weeks with Mrs. Randall and their children Susan and Mike with Mrs. Randall’s parents Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Lusk of York. Randall, formerly from Osceola, is now doing research work at Atomics International in Canoga Park.
District 18 residents report visits and wedding events. Donald Fletcher of Omaha married Shirley Cornelius at Benson Presbyterian Church with Fletcher family attendees. After a brief honeymoon, the couple will reside in Omaha where Donald works with his uncle. Local gatherings include Coffee Club, supper guests, and school arm injury incident of Marie Cockson.
Miss Carolyn Swanson begins nurse's training at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha. Harold Gondringer remains hospitalized at Harbor General Hospital Torrance California since August 23. Mrs Kathryn Brazee returns from Klamath Falls Oregon to visit her daughter. Guy F Ball travels to Manhattan Kansas and Wichita Falls Texas. Margaret Huston heads to Lincoln for university study.
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