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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1961
Page
14
Katherine Walker describes plant classification by family traits using Ficus tubiginosa variegata as an example. She explains Moraceae roots, Fic us genus, Rubiginosa species, and variegata variety, and compares plant grouping to human families to help readers identify mystery plants.
Mrs. Ralph Revere received a money purse from Past Presidents of the American Legion Auxiliary as thanks for adopting twins, at her home Tuesday night. Prizes went to several members. a gift exchange is slated for December 12 at Mrs. William Slack’s home on Main Street.
Garden tips cover Gloxinia propagation by seeds slips or tubers and storage for winter. Advice on preventing leggy growth with light, soil mixes, humidity and cuttings. Then mulching strawberries with straw in late fall for moisture and weed control, plus spray tolerances for garden mums and lawn care considerations.
A home workshop Q and A covers watering in plastic pots, drainage needs, and avoiding overwatering. It notes clay pots drain better, plastic pots hold moisture longer, and advises watering by soil condition. Also offers winter porch box ideas using evergreens, pine greens, red ruscus, winter berries, and decorative touches.
Valley City Girl Scout Troop 1 under Mrs. John Ribar makes ditty bags for Medina County Infirmary residents as Christmas gifts. They learn table settings. At the Nov 4 hayride they played games roasted marshmallows and weiners with hot cocoa.
The Chronicle Telegram notes Don Hawk city editor treated editorial staff to coffee and rolls after achieving his first 600 series in the American Legion League at Stoney's Rainbow Lanes. Other bowlers set strong marks with Tar dy Jr. bowling 660 in Tarry's All City League and George Barney 641, while Paul Neidman 639 and Bruno Volk 620. Elmer Peterson also joined the Tarry All City group.
The column lists high scorers and team standings from several leagues. Bruno Volk posted the high series 620 for Weltzils Super Market while Ed Thames topped First Place in another division with a 18-2 record. Stan Harshaw led Thursday Nite Men’s with 18-15 and high series 407.
Local bowling totals from Elyria leagues list top teams like Ace Ball and French Creek Tavern with high scores. Notable performances include Tim Thornton 619 and Tim Thornton 619, Frank Brunner 605, Evelyn Essex 545, Betty Wykrent 533, Lucille Brumby 521, and multiple lane winners across Rudy's, Evans Lanes, and Oberlin venues.
SHEFFIELD LAKE An Avon Lake man, Albert Heider, 60, was charged with failure to have his vehicle under control after his car rammed the rear of a car stopped for a school bus on Lake Rd. Heider said he was traveling 35 mph but could not stop. skid marks were 45 feet. Kenneth Hicks, 31, of 105 Kenilworth Ave., sustained damage to his vehicle.
New York Mets select royal blue and orange as official colors for their National League debut next season. The choice reflects a compromise between fans of the departed Brooklyn Dodgers and the old New York Giants, who used orange.
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