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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1969
Page
6
Paul Roth of Southern Illinois University notes smart tree buying saves money. Consider placement and viewable sides, price by grade, flocking costs, and how heating affects freshness. Pine trees hold more needles and water uptake differs from fir, with cutting and bark peeling aiding absorption.
Paul Roth of Southern Illinois University notes shifts in Christmas tree taste from firs to long needle pines like Scotch Pine. He says many still claim firs as preferred, but sales show more pines bought. Carbondale surveys show larger trees state wide and more two tree purchases.
Mrs Lena Hilterbrand of Metropolis is elected president of Shawnee College Women’s Club formed for women staff members and spouses to promote fellowship and support college interests. Irene Rondeau, Janet Black, Beverly Bishop, Pryntha Rodgers, and Gwendolyn Chambliss are named as officers.
A buyer is urged to inspect fir trees closely for freshness. If many needles fall or lie on the ground, the tree may be not fresh. Check the trunk and ground around the tree before choosing.
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