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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1976

Page

11

Timing and tips for transplanting evergreens this fall

Gardening experts urge September as ideal for planting ost evergreen trees and shrubs such as arborvitae pines spruces and junipers. Transplant by mid September in northern Iowa and late September in southern Iowa with site selection drainage and an antitranspirant aiding establishment. Watering after planting and until ground freezes is advised, with no fertilizer or pruning needed this fall.

Jim Frier Washington Punty Garyling Iowa State University Iowa Kling

Britons chase new Guinness records at Lingfield

Britons attempt a string of quirky feats at Lingfield on a three day event dubbed the Screwball Olympics. Rhett Stevens blew 192 smoke rings from one puff while George Walters played his accordion for 26 hours 20 minutes and Ray Hatter spoke for 29 hours 12 minutes 30 seconds.

Michael Dennigan Lingfield England UPI Rhett Stevens George Walters Ray Hatter London John Asmus John Waller Keith Munns International Bar Room

Bethel Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Kirfman Home

Bethel Missionary Society met at Mrs Martha Kirfman’s home with nine members and four children present. Norma Sandburg was re elected president, officers to serve another year, and a workshop at Columbus Junction October 19 was announced. The group discussed prayers, Hosea study, and welcomed a guest speaker Grace Hatfield of Des Moines.

Bethel Bethel Missionary Society Martha Kirfman Amy Wulf Mike Wagler Sue Shepherd Sherry Wenger Norma Sandburg Ruth Wenger Kirfman Sandburg Columbus Junction Ainsworth Community Church Ray Niffenegger Iowa City

Preliminary hearing set for Don Berns in Riverside

In a magistrate court a preliminary hearing was scheduled for Sept 16 for Don M. Berns of Riverside on an OMVAI charge. In nearby cases Patrick G. Smith of Sigourney received three days in county jail after pleading guilty to consuming beer in public with credit for time served. Charges of disturbing the peace against Ronnie L Robertson Teresa K Dusenberg and Michael L Wood were dismissed Aug 31 after the arresting officer failed to appear at the hearing. Clyde I. Griffin of Kalona was found guilty Aug 30 of speeding and fined $15. Perry H Nicholson of rural Ainsworth was fined $25 for operating a vehicle without registration. Other fines listed include speeding and miscellaneous amounts for multiple individuals across Washington, Keota, Riverside, Kalona, and Ottumwa.

Don M. Berns Riverside Omvai Patrick G. Smith Sigourney Ronnie L Robertson Washington Michael L Wood Ainsworth Teresa K Dusenberg Clyde I. Griffin Kalona Perry H_ Nicholson Edwin A_ Arbogast Wayland Marilyn K. Blakley Brighton Rodney R. Wenger Kenneth W. Yoder Arthur III Larry Hart Malverne N.Y Bernard B. Unkrich Richland Steven A. Gerot Fred K. Gibbs Donna J. Macy Fairfield Jane E. Foster Ottumwa

Banvel and 2 4-D cleared for hemp dogbane control in Iowa

Iowa State University extension weed specialist says Banvel plus 2 4-D is cleared to control hemp dogbane in Iowa. Recommend fall treatment after first week in September, one half pint Banvel plus one quart 2 4-D, with two-year follow ups for best results. Apply before harvest in standing corn or sorghum, use ground rigs with drop nozzles, and increase spray volume for better coverage.

Ames Iowa Vivan Jennings Iowa State University Jennings

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