Soilless Culture Versus Soil in Home Gardening Reconsidered
A historical column reviews Soilless culture methods like hydroponics, noting that claims of superior growth lack proof and that home use is mainly for fun. It contrasts with traditional soil gardening and offers cautious guidance on nutrients, substrates, and risks. It also covers white pine weevil control and brief tips on watering house plants.
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Somless
Cornell University
SATS
Ettente
Your Landscape Filled Ground May Present Problems
Guidance on detecting filled or improperly compacted soil at a property. Look for uneven depressions and visible debris, test areas with a fork or mechanical methods, and beware rapid settlement that can crack foundations and cause floors to tilt. Seek a civil engineer before buying any site with questionable fills.
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George E. Creed
Ately
Lorain Man Fined $200 In Oberlin
Lorain resident Willie P stones pleaded guilty in Oberlin Municipal Court to driving while intoxicated and was fined 200 dollars plus costs, three days in jail, and license suspension until he meets state financial responsibility laws. Other defendants in nearby cases faced fines for traffic and related offenses.
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Oberlin
Willie P.stones
East 22Nd St. Lorain
Michigan Alumni Unit Set for 140th Anniversary Dinner
The Lorain County Michigan Alumni Association will host a dinner at Oberlin Inn on Wednesday at 6 p.m. to observe the University of Michigan's 140th anniversary. Professor E Lowell Kelly will speak on the university’s Sputnik challenge, followed by remarks from association president J William McCray.
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Lorain County Alumni Association
University of Michigan
Oberlin Inn At
P.m
J. William McCray
Association
E. Lowell Kelly
Bureau of Psychological Services
College of Literature, Science and the Arts
Michigan
Wormy Not Buggy FAREHAM Driving Fine Case
Michael Delaney was fined six pounds for driving a car afflicted with ware in Fareham England. The incident was reported by United Press Digest.
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Fareham
England
Michael Delaney
Ware
Avon Lake approves 838573 expense appropriation
Avon Lake village council approved expense appropriations totaling 838 308.96 with 175 962 for general fund 124 978 for safety fund and 143 494 for service fund. Board of Municipal Utilities allocations included 148 300 water fund 22 000 sanitary sewer fund and 55 300 street construction maintenance and repair plus other line items. Anticipated general fund income totals 409 401.10 with 73 380.08 starting balance and 251 702 property tax 18 218 sales tax 22 458 bank deposit tax 5 000 liquor permit tax 15 500 Municipal Court 58 200 building fees 8 200 engineer inspection fees and 10 843.02 miscellaneous. Public notices reference planning and traffic discussions and a firemen’s fund board appointment plus building code and contractor registration rules. A public hearing on a proposed Rt. 57 realignment is set for March 1 at 9 am in Elyria.
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Avon Lake
Board of Municipal Utilities
Scout Lease For Cabin To Be Asked
The Black River Girl Scout Council will seek board approval to enter a five year lease with the city for Hilltop House Gulf Ruy and adjoining property. The plan includes a renewal option and absorbs a 99 year scout lease into the new agreement with the scouts maintaining the property or allowing the Kiwanis Club to perform major repairs. City officials and Kiwanis members met to discuss the arrangement led by Mayor Victor F. Stewart.
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Black River
East Elyria Kiwanis Club
Service Club
Victor F. Stewart
Kiwanis Club
Valley City
Hilltop House
Critesion
Scouts' Board
Veterans Hospital
Medina County Council
VFW
Lagrange
LaGrange Ward
Newfront
Hospital
York City
Columbia University
Joan Schrock
Linde Gatz
Joanna Pickworth
Neil Shively
David Lindsey
Charles Johnson
Satuday
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Earl Lautenschleger
Radio City Music Hall
United Nations
Oberlin Grange serves 120 at dues free dinner
Oberlin Grange held a Tuesday meeting with 120 attending a cream chicken dues free dinner. Floyd Long and Mary Stieger spoke along with Leroy Hasenpflug and group singing. Rudy Neuman’s police officer dues were paid for a year and Heart Fund drive raised 159.08. Si Buchs applied for membership. Deputy Master Arthur Rogers noted a Chronicle-Telegram news report and a county officers meeting set for April 20 at Penfield Grange.
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Oberlin
Grange
Floyd ‘Long
Mary Stieger
Leroy 'Hasenpflug
Rudy Neuman
Grangers
Si Buchs
Arthur Rogers
Chronicle-Telegram
Penfield Grange
Pomona
North Elyria Grange
Allen Hospital
Frank Craig
Ted Manns
Charles Bryant
Club Hears Lorain Man At Meeting
SHEFFIELD LAKE A demonstration on Mosaic tile uses by Henry Berg of Acme Glass Co. of Lorain opened a Jaycee Ettes meeting at Raptis Inn. Members planned a camping trip contest for two youngsters, with a committee led by Mrs. Low DeSouza. Plans for a roller skating party at Lorain Arena April 24 were announced and tickets sold at meetings or at the door. Donations were approved for Brookside graduates prom to dawn and for a scholarship fund. A semi formal dance and buffet dinner is set for May 9 at Antlers Hotel Lorain, with an installation dinner June 6 at Saddle Inn Avon Lake. An executive board meeting March 26 will include Easter egg coloring. Guests included Mrs. William King and others. Prize winners were Mrs. Roger Herbel and Mrs. C Nelson.
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Sheffield Lake
Henry
Berg
Acme Glass Co
Lorain
Jaycee-Ettes
Raptis Inn
Low DeSouza
Allen Roger
Robert Boylan
Lorain Arena
Jay-Dee- Ette
Brookside
Antlers Hotel
Saddle Inn
Avon Lake
DeSouza
The
Jaycees
William King
Gil, Krebs
Paul Sanderfeld
Tom Bednar
Frank Watson
John Kaczur
Roger Herbel
C. Nelson
Edwin Connolly
New London Pony League Registration Dates Announced
Registration for 13 and 14 year old boys in New London Pony League is set for tomorrow and March 21. Eligible districts include New London Wakeman Ruggles Troy and Greenwich. Boys must bring birth certificates and $1 to New London Recreation Field or Smith Tire Sales. Sixteen boys remain from last season and 14 were drafted from Little League. at least 80 additional uniforms will be filled by others. The first tryout day will be announced at the league officers meeting on March 26.
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New London
Wakeman
Ruggles-Troy
Greenwich
New London Recreation Field
Smith Tire
League
Buckeye High Science Fair Postponed to March 18
The Buckeye High Science Fair is postponed to next Wednesday March 18 at 7 p m due to bad weather. The event will feature student exhibits in four science categories.
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Buckeye High
Valley CiTy
Rummage Sale Planned by Columbia Band Parents
Columbia Band Parents schedule a Giant Rummage Sale and Rag Drive for March 20 and 21 in the Columbia School Auditorium. Public hours are 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Donations accepted after Friday dismissal. please carton clothing and use paper bags for items.
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Columbia
Columbia Band
Columbia School
Avon Kindergarten Mothers Plan Spring Card Party
The Avon kindergarten mothers plan a spring card party to raise funds for band equipment and a school boom. Proceeds from the 7 pm event at the elementary school support the project, with Mrs. John Ruble as chair of the ways and means committee and several assistants named for tickets prizes decorations and refreshments.
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AVON
Avonaeindergarten Mothers Clu
Ten Lane
John Ruble
Ways and Means
Robert Peak
Melvin Worihead
Robert Johnson
Curtis Ruegamer
Charles Gerbick
Ruble
Cattle Baron Bill Culbertson Sr Dies at 77
Dalhart Texas reports cattle baron Bill Culbertson Sr died Wednesday at age 77. An internationally known rancher, his holdings stretched across Texas New Mexico and Colorado. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Dalhart
Tex
UPI
W. 0
Bill) Culbertson
Texas
New Mexico
Colorado
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George Abraham
William Troxel
East South St. Vermilion
Charles E. Hume
Columbia Ave
Elyria
Elna M. Kurtz
Wellington
Earl Clawson
Dickson St
E.P
Borists
R. J
Wattle Davis
Trick
George Oen
Charles Simpson
St. Patrick's Day
Ae Rae
R. L
Berea
Gibson's
Center Ridge Road
Ridgeville
Rolens
Bradley Supply Co
Center Ridge
Kentucky
Farm, Bureau Cooperatives
Huron Street
Erie and
Ontario
Grafton, Ohio
Farm Implement Dealers & Feed Stores
Agr-Tul Mfg. Co
N. Moin
laGrange, Ohis
Alka
Avon Lake Council
Businessmen’s Association
Garrison L. Moore
Learing
Lorain Corn
Walker Rds
Animal Protective League Lo
Planning Commission
Ing
Ee Firemen’s Dependents Fund Board
Adelbert Novotny
Lester Horwedel
John Pickens
Robert Crawford
Carl Deitz
Alonzo Gienn
State Auditor's Office
Board of Building Code Appeals
Don E. Patt
Rt. 37
LaPorte
B. R. Pumlas
Volphrey
Pumiphrey
Patterson
State Highway Department
Pumphrey
Elyria Council
Club
Worcester Sales & Service
Lorain Rd
LHS
Lute
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