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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28
Triadelphia

Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur McCracken
of Washington, D. c., spent few
days last week with Miss Mary
Massey.
Rex and Maxine Carpenter visit
ed their grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. P. E. Carpenter, one day last
week
Howard White, who suffered a
bad heart attack week ago re-
mains quite ill.
Mrs. Howard st. Clair had bad
attack of quinsey, last week.
Mrs. H. J. Leggett of McConnels-
vile spent Monday night with May
nard Barnes and family and attend
ed the eighth grade commencement
Dean Jadwin has been quite i'll
for a few days from flu
Albert Hivnor trucked a fat COW
and heifer to GAINESVILLE, Monday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28
LIZZIE PHILLIS. LAUER DIES

Mrs. Lille Phillis Lauer, 62, died
at her home in Marietta Monday
afternoon following an illness. She
was native of this county, a
daughter of the late H. Pierce and
Julia Stevens Phillis. She was
married to William G. Lauer in
1902. Besides her husband, she
is survived by these children: Den
mis- E., Richard D., Mercedes M,
Delorice F., Helen L., and Loretta
Lauer, all Of the family home; Pvt.
Albert A. Lauer of Chanute Field,
Rantoul, Ill, and Pvt. Daniel p.
Lauer of Camp Robinson, Ark.
There are two grandchildren, and
one sister, Mrs. Jessie Spears, of
Butler.
Funeral services will be held at
the home on Thursday at 2 p. m.
Interment will be made in Oak
Grove cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28
Thanks Public

The American Legion Auxiliary
wishes to thank the public for the
splendid way they bought poppies.
The money received from this sale
will be used for needy disabled vet
Grams and their families of World
war one and two. The net sales
amounted to approximately $177.38.
Mrs. l.. H. Cronin, Poppy Chair
man.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28
Card of Thanks

We wish to thank the friends
who helped US in any way at the
sudden death of our husband and
father, e. F. Hearing, Rev. Don
Lucas for his kind words of SYM
pathy, those who sent floral offer
ings, and the Miller undertakers
for their kind efficient services
The wife and children.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Forrest A. Burchett, 18, of Bev-
erly, was instantly killed Friday
night near the Riviera tea room,
near GAINESVILLE, on route II, when
the auto he was driving collided
with Cussins & Fearn truck. He
was a son of Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde
Burchett, of Beverly, who survive,
and four sisters and three brothers.
Two brothers are in the service, one
in South America, and the other at
Florida army post. Young Burch-
EFT was employed at the ordance
plant. Sandusky, and had been
granted a 72-hour leave. Three
others in the auto escaped with but
minor injuries.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Ouelette
and daughter Frances of Detroit,
Mich, visited recently with Mrs.
Ouelettes grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence McGrath, and with
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Mr.. and Mrs. John Burke (Lela
Wright), of Sterling, Col, have
been visiting Mrs. Burke's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. M. A. Wright, of NAL
IA, and sister Mrs. X. M. Riley, and
family, of this place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28
Deerfield Decoration

Decoration services at Deerfield
cemetery Sunday, May 81 at 2 p.
m. Prosecuting Attorney Ralnh
Alspah, of New Lexington will be
the speaker, and there will be spe'
cial music if possible. Friends
bring flowers to decorate the sol
dier's graves. Sunday school will
be at l p. m.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

In the list of recent promotions
at Ohio State University's Reserve
officers Training corps is that of
Charles E. Strahl, Malta route,
who is now a private, first class.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Church choir leaders, organists,
and members in this county have
been invited to attend an Institute
on Church Music at Ohio State Uni
versity, July 6-17. Six men of wide
experience, all choirmasters and
choir directors, will be in charge of
the institute which is designed to
meet general as we'll as specific
needs of choir leaders. A two-hour
daily forum will be feature and
in addition, specialized courses may
be elected. Inquiries and enroll
ments are being received by Prof.
Eugene j. Weigel, department of
music, Ohio State University
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

John Mccall, of New Concord
and his son Justus Mccall of De.
troit, Mich, were here Monday on
business Mr.. Mccall, whose wife
died recently, expects to make his
home with his son in Detroit.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Huntington
announce the birth of a son at the
home of Mrs. Dunnington's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Vess Kinsey, of
Nelsonville. The baby has been
named James Edward Mrs. Ora
Bryant of this place is the paternal
grandmother.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Deedrick, of
Columbus. visited the week end
here with their parents, Mayor and
Mrs. w. A. Deedrick, and Mr.. and
Mrs. S. A. Finley. Mr.. Deedrick is
employed with the iss-Wright
Go
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Mrs. H. G. Betz and Mrs. V. l..
Jaynes entertained at the Betz
home on South Seventh street, Sat-
urday evening, in honor of Mrs. H.
C. White, who, with her son, Ken
nard, are leaving Sunday for To-
ledo, where Mr.. White is employ
ed. Patriotic decorations were used,
cards were played and Mrs. White
was presented guest prize. A
lunch was served to a dozen guests
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Mrs Don Walters, Mrs. Harry
Cook, Miss Lucy Kelly, Mrs. Ann
Shafer and Mrs Bertha Barrell Wis.,
tied Sunday at Lancaster and Co
lumbus, where they called on B. d.
Richardson at the White Cross hos
pital Mr.. and Mrs. Richardson
left Columbus the first of the week
for Canal Winchester, where they
are spending a few days at the
They will probably return to their
home in Malta, Saturday. Mrs.
Walters whose home is at Los An
geles, Calf, is making an indefinite
stay here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Richard Vaughn, %, of Glouster,
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Vaughn, had the third finger on his
left hand amputated recently, which
was inarticulate at the middle
joint, in an effort to meet the re-
quirements as an aviation navy
cadet. At the enlistment center in
Detroit, Mich, he was accepted on
all counts except for the finger, and
the youth suggested having it cut
off below the useless joint. How
ever navy doctors could not assure
him that even that would be salts
factory, but stated there was a
chance that he could be accepted.
The boy willing to take the chance,
had the finger amputated in doc
tors office at Athens, and soon aft
er drove his automobile home by
himself a distance of II miles.
While student at Ohio University
Vaughn became interested in avia-
tion, completing the primary and
secondary courses at the university
and then set his heart on becoming
a navy aviator. He is a teacher OF
mechanical drawing and mathemat-
les at the Athens Mechanics School
1t will likely be 80 days before he
learns whether or not he will be ac-
cepted.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Richard Huck and Leroy Grand
staff, who are employed at the Cur
tiss-Wright plant, Columbus, spent
the week end here at their respec-
tive homes.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Thompson, of
near Youngstown, request that
their Democrat be sent to West
vile Lake, near Beloit, where
they will spend the summer. Mr.
Thompson is a high school teacher
in the schools at Youngstown.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

George Price, who is employed
with the Burroughs Adding Ma
chine company, Columbus, spent
the week end with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Ernest Price, of Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

A prominent mans verdict
'.The Esterbrook," renew point
dollar fountain pen, from Morris
Hardware is the most satisfactory
pen he ever used.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Mrs. Gregg Sherlock and two
children Of Steubenville came last
week for a visit with the formers S
brother, Sheriff Ray Doak, and
family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Mrs. Howard Conkle, who has
been at Memorial hospital, Mariet-
ia, for observation and treatment,
was removed to her home here, Sat
urday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Raymond Cox, wife and two
children and his mother, OF Co
lumbus, spent Monday here. Mr..
Cox is guard at the Ohio peni-
tentiary.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Mrs. Wendell Dill and daughter
Barclay Ann, of Bucyrus, visited
here the week end with the for
mer's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
W. Fox, and sister Miss Mary Lou
ise Fox.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ Henderson,
OF Columbus, visited the week end
here with the formers mother, Mrs.
C.. r. Henderson, and with Mrs.
Henderson's sister, Mrs Frank
Porter, route 81, near Malta, and
other relatives.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Wilbur Forrest, Of Swift, who
has been service manager of the
Blair Chevrolet, here, has been
transferred to the Blair Chevrolet
Sales Station, at Beverly.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Gale Kuntz, who is employed
with the Hercules Motor company,
at Canton, spent Monday here. He
expects to be called for army duty
within a month
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

The Gladiron Ironer will come
to your home for the asking and
show you how you can iron shirt
in five minutes or less. Call Nor
ris Hardware.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28
Democrat

Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Kelly, of Be-
rea, visited the week end with the
latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. How
ard Carroll, near the sanatorium.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Mrs. Captola McKeown, who
spent the winter with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. J. r. Alderman, and hus-
band, of New York, is expected to
return to her home in Malta, soon.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Mrs. Ruth NJ Worrall, of Colum-
bus, was elected executive secretary
of the United Council of Church
Women, last week She will take
the office September 1st. Mrs
Worrall is active in church work.
She is the daughter of the late Rev.
j. W. Mougey, who at one time was
pastor of the Malta Methodist
church. The U. c. c. w. is an in
terdenominational organization.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred B. Watson
and children plan to leave Saturday
for Knoxville, Tenn, where they
will spend vacation with Mrs.
Watson's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ryan. Mr.. Watson is head of the
farm security office here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kellerman
day evening and Sunday with the
latter's father, G. g. Mckay, and
other relatives.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Miss Vera Frame, of GAINESVILLE,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer
Frame, and Paul Henderson, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Orville Henderson, of
Philo, will be united in marriage
June s, at the parsonage of St.
James Catholic church, with Father
w. L. Thomas, officiating. Mem
bers of the immediate families will
witness the ceremony. Miss Frame
is a member of the Pilgrim and
Reformed church and is employed
by the Rubin Bros. Footwear COM
pany, GAINESVILLE. Mr.. Henderson
is member of st. AIMS church,
Philo, and is associated with the
Ferro-Alloy company. They will
reside in Philo.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Mr.. and Mrs. E. l.. Shuler of
Middleport visited here the week
end with w. w. Bragg and family.
Mr.. Shuler was at one time local
manager of the Ohio Fuel Gas COM
pany, and was also a member of
the fire company here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Roy Murray, who has been i'll
at his home in Malta, suffering with
rheumatic fever, since in Decem-
ber, is better and able to be out
and about. When taken ill he was
employed with the Frigidaire de-
partment of the General Motors cor
poration at Dayton. That concern
is now shut down, and is being
changed over to defense work.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Dana Martin and
iting here with the formers par.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Martin
of Kennebec hill
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

A son was born Monday at Be-
thesda hospital, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Workman, near Reiners-
Vile.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Lewis Dillon, Sanford Reams and
Robert Miller, who are employed at
Canton, spent the week end here
at their homes.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

A marriage license was issued re-
Gently in GAINESVILLE to Leverett M
Hern, AS, and Pearl Hartley, Al
both of GAINESVILLE route five.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Murphey, of
Pittsburgh, Pa, visited Saturday
and Sunday here with the latters
brother, Frank N. Gray, and family.
Lieutenant Lewis Murphey, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Murphey, who
graduated recently in the engineer
ing department Of the University
of Pittsburgh, is stationed at Fort
Belvoir, near Washington, D. c.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Miss Flo Ogan, of Columbus, Wis
tied here the week end with Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl Miller Sunday she at
tended a birthday dinner given in
honor of her brother-in-law, Sam
uel Gilliland, Bristol township.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

George D. Reed, 21, native OF
Caldwell, was killed in an automo-
bile accident last Wednesday, near
Alliance, where he had been en-
ployed for three years. He was the
son Of Mrs. Velma Lyons Reed, of
Renrock, and the late Dewitt Reed
Besides his mother, he is survived
by his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs
Francis Lyons and Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Reed, all of near Renrock.
A brother, Dana, is deceased. Fu-
berland, Friday, with burial in the
Cumberland cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Plenty of victory hay rope-hay
track-cars and pulleys at March
ceiling prices. Try Morris Hard
ware
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Practice thrift-paint your old
awnings with special awning paint.
Try Morris Hardware for special
paint for every purpose and salts.
factory results.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Appointment of Ralph w. Weav-
er as representative of the Ohio
Bureau of Unemployment Compen-
sation in the GAINESVILLE area, has
been announced in Columbus by
Administrator Herschel C. Atkin-
son. The GAINESVILLE area COM
prises Muskingum, Morgan and Per-
ry counties.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Mrs. Mamie Matheney of this
place, visited the week end in Cald-
well, with her friend, Mrs. Mary
Oakley. :
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

The Spence Music store, Zanes-
Vile, has announced the closing OF
the store, ''for the DURATION be-
ginning May 20.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

w. A. Ritchey, mayor of Hebron
is seriously i'll at Columbus hos
pital. His wife was the former AL
ice Dye, of this place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

day afternoon, May 81, at o'clock.
There will be a speaker. 21m2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28
LOCAL N EW S

C. e. Harper, of Marietta, visited
here Monday with his sister, Mrs.
Bertha Barrell.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Mrs. c. H. Fouts returned Sun.
day from a weeks visit in Pitts
burgh, Pa, with her son, Raymond
Birch, and family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Mrs Geo. Buchanan, of Alliance,
arrived Monday evening for a Wis
it with Mrs Viola Noyes and fam
lily, and other Morgan county
friends. Her sons, L. ]. Byland
and C. w. Byland, both residents of
Alliance, are engaged in defense
work, one with the Alliance Ma
chine company, and the other with
Morgan Engineering Company.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

King Betz, who is employed with
the Hercules company, Canton,
spent the week with his family in
Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

n. F. Mcbride, World war vet
Gran, is guard at the dam near
the Ohio Power plant, Philo.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

The Misses Ruth and Doris Cron-
in entertained seven girl friends at
a slumber party Saturday night.
The group attended the picture
show and a dance earlier in the ev-
ening, after which lunch was serv-
ed at the Cronin home. The Cron-
ins are moving today to Beverly.
The community regrets to lose such
a fine family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

A few "Gladiron Ironers" left;
newest, fastest, easiest, modern way
to do all your ironing. Morris Hard
ware will be pleased to give you a
demonstration with your own iron
ing.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Memorial program. Towel show
er for Mrs. Viva Hall Mcconnell.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-05-28

Manchester Grange, June 4th
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-08

hero the many excellent varieties
Of vegetables that have been de-
vclopci by years of patient re-
search on the part OF the coun-
trys plant experts
Beginning gardeners arc ad-
vised by Secretary WIckard TO
grow plants that are easy and
surc-firc. But that warning
needn't prevent them from trying
some of the newest developments
Of leading plant specialists.
especially If there is some cx-
perienccd grower closely 20 con-
suit, or a County Agent of the
Department Of Agriculture
handy.
one Of tho oldest Of plants
ON the market this year is "A new
doublc-duty vegetable which
seems like a strange combination
Of celery ana lettuce !, has
leaves that can b. eaten as salad
or cooked as greens
But the true dclicacy is in the
stalk
After the tough, outer skin is
removed the tender. light green
heart may be eaten raw or
cooked. and tastes. we are told.
like a tantalizing combination Of
celery lettuce and summer
squash.
This strange plant came
originally from China Just few
seeds with the recommendation
that it was a tasty food For
four years one of the country's
big seed concerns has been adapt
ing the plant 10 our soils and
climate and now there are
enough seeds on the market TO
supply those who want 90 try
this vegetable in their own back
yard.
Other now plant varieties that
would make good candidates for
this years Victory garden are
listed among the All-America
Selections Of vegetables and
flowers.
These are not just new styles
or models Of an old type but are
real improvements, either in
flavor speed Of growing, resist
ancc to disease, big yield or have
some other advantage to the
grower.
They have been selected, after
thorough testing, by Council
of Judges made up Of a number
of the nations most able plant
experts. And. while there is not
"A big supply Of the seeds Of
prizc-winninE plants this first
year. all gardeners will be able
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-08

To get some of then. through
their own favor.te scedmen.
There IS a pr.2c-wlnuluE Pole
Bean with long wen rounded.
strInElcss pods that are nearly
straight and have excellent food
value because they are mcaty
This bean is good for dry shcled
beans. too, as rs seeds ais small!
and white, and growing the plant
VIII offer relief from at least
two garden headaches It IN
not develop bean rust or ~
mosaic
The Bronze Medal bean of this
year is a green bush snap and
Is hard % beat for high Yield and
easy picking II is strn-loss too.
and is highly reconstructed 10y
the committee for home use and
canning
The latest and best thing in
sweet corn on the Au-Amerca
list. IS midscason variety which
is ready for use about c.CGty-nyc
days after planting This now
corn has Well filed eight inch
ears Of golden kernels and doll
cious flavor
II also makes heavy fodder
crop which should interest the
farmers.
There are prize winning lettuce,
zucchIni Squash and oEra for
those who feel like adding new
items TO their gardens.
Among the flower novelties Of
the year is a big Cactus Emma
growing four or more inches in
diameter and about two inches
deep. Like all Zinnias it Is e
hardy plant and comes in a WIDE
range Of bright c0lors.
Seeds Of all kinds including
the old standbys which ever
one will want, too. necessarily a.c
scarccr this year than thcy have
b''iA III bAAAiA AAAllN1 li''N n 'AEf " g
used 10 get many Of them from
European countries and now that
source Of supply is cut off.
1t even is reported that Hitler
has robbed Holland of all the
tulip bulbs for private planting
and he, too encourages growlrlN
flowers in mechanical German "
But there is no dangerous seed
shortage in this country and
there will bc enough for every
American garden and plenty to
send to Britain for gardens there
if everyone plans his garden
wisely, plants it we'll and then
takes the proper care OF II.
The harvest in health wealth
and peace Of mind will he well
worth al the work and besides.
we claim the works just fun.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-08

There still can be a Victory
garden.
It's just a matter Of figuring
out exactly what is needed most
and then growing it in the space
available, and it's well TO rcmcm-
Der that planting in straight
rows saves ground
Pole beans take less room than
bush beans there are good new
varieties of both and the lower
branches can be pinched off
tomato vines to keep them from
shading their ncxt-door neighbors
too much.
But one thing that is essential
10 big gardens and little gardens
alike is a good supply Of minerals
for the growing plants.
No wars can he won with vegc-
tables and flowers that starve
while they grow, and a bal
anccd diet is just as important
90 uruip as 1t is TO a human
being
There was q time when Nature
was expected 20 do all the sup
plying Of food 10 a growing gar
den The soil was the only source
of a plants dinner. But soils pet
depleted and often need fartinz-
crs Co maxi, them productive
Research scientists have aeon
at work for years studying tho
dietary needs Of plants lgs, az
nutrtiouists have spent whole
mctimcs figuring out what man
needs 90 eat 20 make him healthy
And an plants. they say re-
quiro what amounts 30 am eleven
course banquet. composed Of that
many essential minerals These
arc nitrogen. phosphorous, potas-
sium, calcium magnesium, sui
phur, iron manganese copper,
ENC ana boron.
But that doesn't mean a pinch
or a buckvtful Of each There
is "A definite recipe for plant
food just as there is for "A cake.
Fortunately just what that
formula is need not worry the
1912 Victory gardeners The work
AN has been done Tor them and
they can buy roaiy-madc plants
foods with all the necessary in
gradients m the right proportion.
Just ask the dealer for com
plctc balanced plant food In
struCtions on how 20 use il will
be included with your purchase.
A word Of caution from the cx-
ports, though. warns that II the
soil Is too acid. or too alkaline,
the best kind Of fertilizer won't
do much good until the sour