Pruning Evergreens and Garden Warnings From ISU Guidance
Iowa State University horticulturist Ben F. Vance advises late spring to early summer pruning of pines spruces and firs to dense growth and controlled size. He covers leader selection for spruces and firs stake tying, cautions against using grass clippings as mulch with 2 4 D spraying, and warns about 2 4 D drift harming tomatoes grapes and roses. He notes iris transplant timing and that rhubarb seedheads are not poisonous but leaves are.
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Ben F. Vance
Iowa
State University Extension Horticulturist
Horticulture Department
Vance
Bake sale at school boosts Project Hope funds
A bake sale held at the Ainsworth Gym on May 2% by students from kindergarten through sixth grade raised $29.16 for Project Hope. Special recognition goes to the sixth grade and parents who supplied food.
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Ainsworth
Project Hope
Russell Jones
Chicago
Terry
John Frame
Don Bush
Othrers
Bush
Karen
Mary Lord
Shower Honors Mrs Griffith in Crawfordsville Wedding Theme
A miscellaneous shower for Mrs Mark Griffith was hosted at Salem Presbyterian Church on May 15. Entertainers included Mrs Charles Linn and Mrs Harold Rees Price with Susan assisting. Tea table featured green and pink bride colors and hosts included Mrs Edward Griffith and Mrs Alfred Davis.
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Donald Lee
Crawfordsville
Mark Griffith
Salem Presbyterian Church
Charles Linn
Harold Rees Price
Susan
Edward Griffith
Alfred Davis
Margaret Griffith
Robert Davis
Sam Patterson
Iowa tax refunds on schedule with six percent interest
Des Moines reports tax refunds are on schedule with six percent interest on timely paid refunds. Revenue director Donald Briggs notes work is underway to complete returns, as about 155,000 refunds remain to be processed.
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DES Moines
IDPA
Cas
Trews Prevamean Tows
Donald "Igger
Briggss
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Mt. Pleasant
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Washington
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Ainsworth Alumni Association
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