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Newspaper
Sunday Dominion Post
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1969
Page
32
In the January 26, 1969 issue the Dominion-Post highlights the 4-In-1 dwarf pear tree with Barrett Flemish Beauty Anjou and Clapp's Favorite and notes earlier bearing than standard trees. It also mentions 4-In-1 dwarf apple and a 3-In-1 cherry trial and gives care for geranium black leg and bacterial stem rot with boiling water treatment for starting cuttings.
Advice on starting geraniums in sterile medium perlite or vermiculite and using healthy cuttings. Sterilize cutting knife between cuts and avoid overhead watering to prevent disease. Poinsettia care stresses never drying soil keep away from radiators and direct sun with cool nights to extend life. A reader asks about Dieffenbachia flowering. tops can be cut and rooted to make a bushier plant. Free bulletin offer included.
District Director Hugh D. Jones of the IRS West Virginia district announces that farmers must file Form 943 by January 31 for withheld Social Security taxes on agricultural wages. The rule covers cash wages of $150 or more annually and those under $150 paid for 20 days or more yearly, with crew leaders included as employers.
Agricultural limestone consumption fell by 14 million tons in 1967 from 1966 peak due to severe weather across many regions. Some states like West Virginia saw gains while Missouri and other major users posted declines. The USDA revised the Annual Need figures for Connecticut Florida Missouri and Pennsylvania, distinguishing needs from immediate lime tonnage.
January is for planning outdoor chores and indoor prep. Contact West Virginia University County Extension Service for the 1969 Home Garden Calendar with planting and care guidance. Call 296-6621 in Morgantown or write P. O. Box 1116 for a copy. supply is limited. Lawn care classes may be offered in Morgantown. enroll by calling 296-6621 or mailing P. O. Box 1116.
Weekly prices from Morgantown Livestock Sales and Grantsville Community Sale show ranges for calves hogs cattle sheep and veal. Notable entries include stocker and slaughter cattle prices and hogs with market highs around 30s to 40s for young stock and mid teens to mid twenties for slaughter grades.
The Monongalia County 4-H Foundation announces its first annual meeting tomorrow night and invites any citizen to join as it supports educational 4-H youth programs. Clay Battelle High School earns a notable honor as WV drama students prepare to travel to Alabama for a school production under Kent Staggers. Sandy Mullenax, WVU freshman and Willowdale 4-H member, joins a Brazil exchange program. Kiwanis eye potential support for 4-H, while local livestock auctions list current price ranges. County may host a first-time science camp this summer and a new WVU Extension radio program airs Tuesdays at 7:45 p.m. on WAJR.
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