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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1956
Page
4
Simple gardening guidance stresses common sense and proper equipment kept in a centralized garden center. It covers tools, storage in galvanized cans, soil firming, mulch use, weed control, irrigation basics, and best watering times for healthy lawns, shrubs, and perennials.
Ohio State University extension horticulturist Victor H Ries promotes mulching as a superior method to cultivation for catching and retaining rainfall and weed control. He notes mulch lowers soil temperature in hot weather, slowing plant growth and extending the growing period with an inch layer of organic matter. He cites chopped corncobs as most effective, lists moss, straw, leaves, manure, and grass clippings as alternatives, and advises applying nitrogen fertilizer before mulching.
Readers are urged to spray trees now to prevent scale insects from damaging backyards. Early prevention targets sap sucking pests before they build armor like coverings, with dormant sprays for control noted as essential for effective kill.
Medina County residents petition the Public Utilities Commission over poor service and high long distance charges. A list of signers from Wadsworth and Medina urges professional tree spraying to combat oyster shell and terrapin scales and warns of varying timetables at Youngs Corners amid summer insect activity.
Twelve South Amherst School students earned tickets to Cleveland Indians games for straight A’s in the final grading period. Winners include Lenore Hummer in junior high, Mary Ann Candito, Karen Jones, Jon Glaser, Joan Susko, Jo Anne Thompson in sophomore, Carol Amenhauser in freshman, Patty Lupe, Dianne Pippert, Gary Lupe in eighth grade, and seventh graders Betty Hartle and Gail Schneider. The program was run by the Cleveland Indians Baseball Association and the Cleveland Press for Lorain and Cuyahoga counties with all first-six graders eligible.
A garden feature piece by B Leroy Gilbert outlines a tiny woodland styled back yard using an old tree stump, field stones, and a shallow bird bath pool. It advises native plants, layered planting, and a gradual edge-to-edge mix to create seclusion and a natural look. Readers can request booklets on small home trees and evergreens and receive free planning help with a house photo and scale drawing.
Berlin Heights will host the 50th anniversary of the Berlin Heights Alumni Association on Saturday in the Berlin School Auditorium. Dinner starts at 7 p.m. with registration at 6:30. The PTA serves roast beef dinner and the junior class waits on tables. Reunions for classes 1908 1971 1931 and 1946. Dancing follows. Reservations due by Wednesday.
A new Grafton Cub Scout pack sponsored by Grafton Methodist Church is forming with Richard Edwards named scoutmaster and Dan Bradley Jr. as assistant. About 18 boys are showing interest. organizational meeting to assign committee roles and set dates at 7 0 p.m. Monday at the church.
Garden column discusses rose buds affected by the rose midge and winter protection, with control using DDT or malathion. It covers melon seedling struggles from insufficient light and heat, home frame growing, strawberry barrel planting, toadstool remedies, and Wanda pole peas suited for late planting and hot weather.
A guide on selecting and planting evergreen and other trees to improve a yard. It covers choosing balled roots, soaking bare root plants, preparing a large loosened planting hole, mixing soil with humus bone meal and manure, ensuring adequate water, and keeping the trunk area clear by a shallow rain trough. It advises watering schedules for evergreens and using a perforated sprinkler for thorough watering and dust removal.
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