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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1971

Page

7

Carbondale reader questions organic garden tests in Arcola

A Carbondale reader questions the Rockome Gardens organic plots at Arcola and asks about taste versus nutrition. Experts note protein rises with fertilizer, discuss fertilization, pests, and non use of imported insects, while no chemical sponsor is involved.

Carbondale Rockome Gardens Arcola Bateman Harold B. Steele Illinois Agricultural Association Petty Chemical Company

Organic Gardening Test Called FAIR by Readers

A reader urges a fair evaluation of organic gardening tests sponsored by the state Department of Agriculture the University of Illinois Extension Service and the Arcola Chamber of Commerce. The letter thanks the sponsors and voices hope for an unbiased assessment.

State Department of Agriculture The U of I Extension Service Arcola Chamber of Commerce

Hurst Christian Church Centennial Revival planned

Hurst First Christian Church stages a Centennial Revival from August 15 to 20 under a brush arbor. Rev. David DeWilder will lead 7 to 9 p.m. services nightly with Glory Landers and other area singers. Kemp ton evangelist Al Hamilton preaches. Bud Herbert directs the choir. a youth swimming party is scheduled for August 17 at Herrin pool and an ice cream social closes the event.

Hurst First Christian Church David DeWilder Glorylanders Travelers Quartet al Hamilton Kempton, Ind Bud Herbert Mt. Vernon Central Church

Spillertown Ice Cream Supper Planned at Church

Spillertown Baptist Church will host an Ice Cream Supper at 5 30 p m Saturday serving ice cream hot dogs hamburgers homemade pies and cakes coffee and soda If rain occurs the event will be postponed to August 14.

Spillertown Baptist Church

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