Smoke tree quirks and care tips from a garden column
The column explains why smoke trees sometimes do not emit the characteristic smoke due to male or female plants or petal blight. It notes the Cotinus variety differences, suggests captan for disease, and praises Royal Purple smoke bush. It also covers skin cracking after rain and advises edging evergreens with mulch around bases using cocoa shells or similar materials.
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Avon Lake Post Wins Historic Trophy and Garden Tips
Avon Lake Post 211, recognized with the Hugh K. Trophy, earned second place statewide for community service. The note provides gardening advice on tomato cracks causes, lawn browning, Easter lilies, and rabbit control with practical tips on watering, pests, and deterrents.
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Avon Lake
Hugh
K. Martin
Ohio Department
Ohio
American Legion
Cleveland
James H
Jacobs
Gregus
Orhose
Senate passes DC home rule bill for sixth time
The Senate approved by 63 to 29 a bill to grant home rule to the District of Columbia. The measure, passed for the sixth time, goes to the House where similar legislation previously stalled or died.
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UPI
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Digger Dies in Italy Grave Accident
In Mantua Italy gravedigger Lorenzo Bergams chi age 57 died after slipping and falling into a grave while working Thursday authorities reported the accident occurred at a cemetery and investigators described it as a fatal work mishap with Bergams chi losing his life at the scene
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Waterside planting with water friendly species guide
A gardener advises selecting plants for ponds and streams using natural waterside species. The piece lists trees such as weeping willow sour gum maple birches bald cypress and pines and shrubs including Siberian dogwood arrowwood withe red flame azalea swamp rose and ferns water iris and marsh plants. It also notes avoiding formal symmetry and offers a Q A on peach leaf curl and praying mantis effectiveness.
Gladiolus show care tips and rose rooting at Kingwood Center
The column answers garden questions about gladiolus disease and care for Kingwood Center’s 10th annual show in Mansfield Ohio. It covers anthracnose control by avoiding water on leaves, removing badly infected leaves, and drying blooms. it also explains novice eligibility, scheduling, and awards with Kingwood Center and Ohio State Gladiolus Society details. It includes tips on rooting roses from cuttings using jars and potato methods, plus ways to deter bees from ripening grape clusters.
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Lester
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Ohio State Gladiolus Society
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Congress
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Free booklet on aphasia offered by Lorain Heart Association
A free booklet titled Aphasia and the Family is available from the Lorain County unit of the Heart Association of Northeastern Ohio In. It explains aphasia as a brain injury consequence after stroke and emphasizes family support in recovery. Contact Mrs Robert W. Smith at 123 Forest St LaGrange to obtain a copy.
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Vintage NYC subway cars used in 30 years ceremony
The New York City Transit Authority admitted that some vintage subway cars used in ceremonies marking rapid transit progress are about 50 years old and still in service.
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UPI
New York City Transit Authority
Trial reset for accused gambler Pete Recznik
Lorain. The jury trial of accused gambler Pete Recznik was postponed to 10 am Tuesday August 17 by Municipal Judge John S Kolena. He faces charges of keeping a gambling place possession of gambling devices and punch boards and tip cards from a raid on Johnny's Cigar Store at 1420 Broadway on July 11. Jury selection will begin August 10 due to the attorney's other commitment.
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Water Safety Instructor Training Course Set for August
All Forain County residents with a Red Cross Senior Lifesaving certificate may attend a Water Safety Instructor course starting August 23 at Avon Lake Community Pool. Part I runs Aug 23 28 with six and a half hour sessions and Part II on Aug 30 to Sept 4 with practice teaching. Classes begin at 9 am.
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Chinese French aides hold friendly talk in Peking
Chinese Foreign Minister Chen Cai held a friendly talk in Peking with visiting French Culture Minister Andre Malraux on Thursday. Malraux was accompanied by French ambassador Lucien Page. Hsien Li, director of the West European Department of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, also attended.
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Andre Malraux
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Lucien Page
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Hsien Li
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