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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1956
Page
8
The text explains pruning to remove dead or diseased wood and unneeded branches to boost energy and appearance. It notes pruning encourages fruiting in fruit trees and stresses health measures like disease spraying and pest control for upcoming seasons to give the tree a good start.
Young fruit trees should be pruned to about three feet, cutting above the bud at a slant. As leaves develop, examine for strong shoots to form the scaffold. Cut back the main stem and excess branches to remove straggly growth and improve spacing around the tree for balanced appearance.
A mix of horticulture guidance on pruning fruit trees and a school article lists moral quotes, poems, and Bible verses used in grade texts. It also profiles Genevieve Craig, a Shafter teacher and librarian, detailing her career path, family, and community involvement.
Nature Nook presents a January 19 1956 program titled Wonders of Plant Growth. Demonstrations show root and stem development from seeds, water rooting, geranium slips, a succulent leaf propagation, sweet potato vines, and cotton seed growth under sunlight. Attendance urged for Saturday at 10 in Room 10.
On Saturday morning five films were shown starting with Life Along the Water Ways in color detailing streams rivers and sea life including birds turtles and raccoons. Plant Growth and Plant Traps followed with bog plants, pitcher plant, Sun Dew and insect capture explained. Seed Dispersal closed the program with SHAFTER PRESS CLASSIFIED ALWAYS BRING RESULTS appearing at the end.
Driving excitement surrounds Plymouth promotions promising a $50,000 prize or a world trip for two. Shoppers urged to hurry to their local dealer and try for a lucky motor number.
Real estate and insurance services offered by Loui J Brandt at 1414 18th St Bakersfield plus Notary Public, and CME Finance Co announces loans and financing options at 1219 18th St Bakersfield with free parking.
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