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Lawns Are 'Billion Dollar LINCOLN "Lawn turf In the Midwest amounts to a billion dollar Investment and annual upkeep costs of $300,000 to $500, 000," a University of Nebraska Extension plant pathologist de clared here Wednesday. Dr. John L. Weihing made the comment at the opening session of the first Nebraska Turf Con ference which may become an annual event for all persons in terested In turf Including per sons Involved In parks and golf course management and care. It is co-sponsored by the Uni versity and the Nebraska Golf Course Superintendents Associ ation. "Lawn turf Is no longer a crop of secondary importance mone tarily," Dr. Weihing said. "Just this past week a major seed company requested my consul tation on passible development of a lawn and garden center. The major chemical companies no longer ignore the small pack age trade; rather they now vie for It." "There Is an extreme sense of pride among homeowners in urban as well a. rural areas In their lawns," Dr. Weihing said. "Wheat and potato growers in western Nebraska often ask me to look at any problems In their lawns before checking any disease problems In wheat or potato fields. "The Nebraska public is very rapidly gaining an aesthetic consclousnous and recreational awareness of the Importance of THOMAS WALLINC CO. Plattsmouth, Nebraska Abstracts of Title "Title Insurance" ONLY 43 Repays $1,002.03 "American" Cash Loan To Pay Taxes Winter Needs Consolidation of Debts (We can re duce your monthly outlay of cash by 33-50, See chart) Come in-Phone-Write Loam Made Any-l where OURS IS A FRIENDLY SERVICE American Loan Plan Plattsmouth 530 Main St. ;r77i '77 : TjTw h Mm Weeks Vkhbh Fm ft This Free Trial on gas clothes dryers is offered so you can see for yourself how fast, how thrifty and how beautifully a gas clothes dryer performs. Gas drys five loads of clothes for less than it costs to dry one load with an electric dryer. Offer includes gas connection. Stop or call The Gas Company or your favorite Gas Dryer Dealer and arrange tor your free trial today. turf and lawns in our society," the plant pathologist declared. "This trend has not only swept across Nebraska, but even more so throughout the Nation." Dr. J. O. Young, chairman of the University's Department of Horticulture and Forestry, said that "we have some 100.000 acres of turf more or less In Nebraska and the acreage is expanding rapidly. We call It a crop be cause it is the product of culti vation and management. It's a valuable crop and we spend a bout $25 million dollars a year on It in Nebraska. "Turf is useful and many peo ple use it," Dr. Young continued. "For some is creates a market for seed, tools and chemicals; for many it is the escape from mud and dust; for many it used to be drudgery; for some It is a symbol of status; for some It ts the pathway to pleasure or recreation; for some it is earth's beautiful mantle, a foundation on which to build communities, landscapes and homes." "This state is in the heart of the world's greatest grasslands," Dr. Young added, "but perhaps gra.ss has been taken for grant ed In the past. We need to as sess our needs in the field of turf grasses for the sake of im provement of turf in the State and throuijhout the nation." Dr. Weihing commented that the number of lawn problems has been increasing rapidly in recent years, particularly in the past year. "Many insects attack lawn turf, but only two have been of major significance in recent years," said Robert E. Roselle, University Extension entomolo gist. "Sod webworms and white grubs are the most serious pests. Both pests arc difficult to con trol, but we do have recommen Per Month No. of Amount Monthly Months You Cot Payment! 25 $ 104.00 $ 6.00 2$ 318.00 18.00 25 5S7.38 30.00 30 1002.03 43.00 30 1318.72 55.00 6 1514.86 54.00 3( 2514.33 86.00 3f 3000.00 101.51 Phone 3213 15 Day TO Trial Offer on any gas clothes dryer Th Gas Compnny Investment7 dations to follow. Nearly every lawn in Nebraska was Infested with sod webworms last sum mer, but we have no way of determining the amount of damage caused by this insect. Many other factors other In sects, diseases, weather, etc. i combined to seriously damage tun in some cases. Karl Loerch, Extension forest er at the University, reported that trees can seriously affect lawn nd golf course turf by using up available moisture and nutrients as well as providing excessive shade. ' "Many of the turf problems caused by trees could be solved ! by planting the proper trees," i Loerch said. ''Such spec ies as the Hackberry, and Hon ey Locust produce light foliage and have deep roots which do not compete with the turf for moisture and plant nutrients on the soil surface. We also may want to consider planting more small, flowering trees in parks and on golf courses not only to reduce competition for water and plant nutrients, but also to beautify such area. "We need to stop planting such species as Cottonwood, Soft Maple, Chinese Elm and American Elm trees which grow fast, but compete with turf grass for moisture and plant nutrients,;' Loerch said. Lagoon for Animal Waste Disposal Is Possibility LINCOLN Confinement housing of livestock and poul try is here to stay. E. A. Olson, Extension agricultural engineer at the University of Nebraska, ftays farmers are going to be looking for better ways to dis pose of livestock wastes. He says lagoons may offer a possibility for some but he believes that most Nebraska farmers will continue to spread manure on their fields. Olson says where conditions are right, a lagoon will work. But the design and management of the lagoon must be carefully handled to realize success. He warns that lagoons are not a care.all. He points out situations where lagoons should not be used when land Is too expen sive, not readily available, or too porous where water Is scarce or underground water movements may endanger wa ter supplies and where the overflow from a lagoon may contaminate streams. Harry F. Byrd, Senator (D., Va.): "I am more firmly convinced than ever that sharp reductions In federal expenditures should precede any major redaction in tax rates." Clothes 0w SOUTH Mrs. Ivan Armstrong Mr, and Mrs. Wayne Laughlin observed their birthdays Sunday evening, also the third birthday of their little son Tlmmy. Din ner was served to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Keller, Mrs. Oscar Laugh lin, Mrs. W. A. Laughlin and Clark Bushncll. Later, home made Ice cream and cake was served. Mrs. Emma Jones, mother of Mrs. A. D. Bachman, with whom she makes her home was 95, January 8. The day was spent quietly, her granddaughter, Mrs. William Mason and great grand daughter, Mrs. Marsha Bogs and little son Alan called in the afternoon. The group en Joyed Ice cream and cake to gather. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Nel son were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rich ards, observing Mr. Richard's birthday. Mr. and Mrs. John B. Peterson attended the funeral of Mrs. Peterson's uncle, Evertt Garner in Lincoln Monday forenoon. Mr. Garner formerly lived in the Cedar Hill community. Capt. and Mrs. R. M. Hintz and family have been visiting Mrs. Hintz's sister, Mrs. Wayne Nissen, Mr. Nissen and family and with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bundy east of the Platte. The Hintz family and the Bundys were Tuesday sup per guests In the Nissen home. All were Friday and Saturday supper guests of the Bundys. Mrs. Hintz is the former Jane Bundy. They are enroute from Las Vegas to Washington, D. C. to make their home. Mr. and Mrs. Malvin Wiles called at the Troy Wiles home Monday, later Troy Wiles was taken to the Nebraska City hos pital. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Buell were hosts at dinner Sunday in observance of their wedding an niversary also that of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Weston who were guests. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Keith Weston and family and Mrs. Jean Kelly. Henry Klipp Is Improving from his recent illness, callers at the Kllpp home this past week were Art Bruggeman of Lincoln and Herman Rohrs of De3hler, Tues day afternoon, and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hillls of Sprague and Mr. and Mrs. Junior Baily of Lincoln, Saturday afternoon. Fred Rueter spent last week at the Dewey Moore home. Mrs. Moore, Dewey W. and Mr. Rue ter had dinner Monday and Tuesday at the Dan Rueter home In Alvo. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Nel son called In the Duane Nelson and Forrest Estes homes In Lin coln Monday and were evening dinner guests of Dr. and Mrs. Joe Liggit and little daughters. Mr. and Mrs. John Fox called on Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Leaver Thursday afternoon. They had Sunday dinner with the Ray mond Judds family in Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. Malvin Wiles spent Wednesday with E d r i e Wiles in Nebraska City. Other visitors were Mrs. Roy Wipf, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Wipf and George Wiles. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wipf and George Wiles vis ited Troy Wiles In the hospital In the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Elton Erickson and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Battery Charger Can Be Profitable LINCOLN Many Nebraska farmers now have as many as half a dozen batteries to take care of on tractors, self-propelled machinery and other ve hicles. Delbert Lane, Extension asri cultural engineer at the Univer sity of Nebraska, suggests that a battery charger can be a handy piece of equipment for farmers. When a battery gets low from prolonged use or from accident al discharge, It can be easily re charged right in the vehicle. Batteries can also be maintain ed at peak charge without wait in? for them to catch you un awares. Lane lists three common types of chargers. The first is the trickle charger, ased only for keeping a battery in "full charge" In standby storage as In filling stations. The second is the fast or quick charger, capable of restoring a high state of charge in a sound battery in 20 to 30 minutes. These are quite expensive usually 75 to 100 dollars and are chiefly for service station use. The third Is a charger that restores a battery to full charge in 10 to 12 hours. Such a charg er will have a 5 to 6 ampere out put at 12 volts and 10 to 12 amp output at six volts. It costs 15 to 20 dollars. Lane says farmers buying battery chargers should consid er dual voltage 6 to 12 volt dialers, since both battery voltage are now common on farm equipment. ASHLAND Phone 944-8136 Parkening in Plattsmouth. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Armstrong received word that Mrs. Guy James of Grand Island fell and broke her left wrist In two places. She is doing nicely since having the bones set, and she continues to live in her own home alone. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Leaver and family and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Jones were Sunday din ner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Al vin Leaver. v Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Andrews of Lincoln spent Tuesday eve ning with Mr. and Mrs. John B. Peterson. Mr. and Mrs. Malvin Wiles and Terry spent Wednesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stock and Bruce. Mr. and Mrs. Wiles had dinner Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Eli Gaudreault. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mansfield called on Mrs. Mansfield's mo ther, Mrs. Willa Weldon, and Mrs. Samuel Metheny in Lin coln, Wednesday afternoon. Sunday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mansfield were Mr. and Mrs. Lyndall Watson and sons. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Stander and family were Sunday after noon visitors with the Victor Miller family. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stickney and family were Sunday din ner guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Riedesel and family. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Armstrong spent Tuesday evening with the Reverend and Mrs. C. M. Foust. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Johannsen were Sunday evening, visitors at the Malvin Wiles home. Phorate Registered For Rootworm Control LINCOLN The chemical pho rate (thimet) has been regi stered by the U. S. Department of Agriculture for use as a soil insecticide in granular form against corn rootworms. "The recommended rate is 10 pounds of 10 per cent granules per acre. Apply as a band 4 to 7 inches wide over the seed row, but not in the seed furrow. The recommendation is the same for diazinon, said Robert E. Roselle, University of Nebraska Exten sion entomologist. "It is- important that equip ment be calibrated carefully, and that the delivery tubes are 'as straight and short as possible to avoid uneven application and stopping," Roselle said. "In 1962 we observed many cases of uneven application and several where tubes had stopped up. Most of this trouble was due to tubes with bends that did not allow even flow of materials." I Start at the rear of this Floetsitle pickup. Grab the tailgite and pull hard. No give. Two wedge latches keep it tight. Now unfasten them and let down the gate. Jump up and down on iti Does it Bag? Notice how the chains are wrapped in rubber so they won't Tattle or mar paint. '. Now look at the lower side panels. Two walls. You might dent the inside one but it won't show through. The Hour will never rust. It's select wood, not metal. New Ilih Torque 230-cu.-in. Six is lighter but more pow- r ful than its predecessor. Ii is fitandsird in Series C10 through C50 models. CASS 607 1ST AVE. PEACE CORPS WANTS YOU LINCOLN The 4-H Peace Corps is looking for you if you have had experience in 4-H Club activities, are at least eighteen years old, and would like to serve in an interesting field abroad. Applications are needed now. See your County Extension Service office for information on 1063 assignments. Realty Transfers Henry G. Trunkenbolz to Ray L. & Marybeth C. Bowmaster, 12-18-62, E'2 SWA, 18-10-9, $13,000. Emil H. & Mildred B. Heier to Everett & Elsie Dobbs, 12-20-62, E"2 Lot 484, Louisville, $2,300. George William & Eva Geneva Hart to Everett & Elsie Dobbs, 12-22-62, W2 Lot 484, Louis ville, $300. School District No. 95 to Hen ry Knaup & Ahlene Fitch, 12-7- 62, S'2 Block 11, Elmwood, $1, 650. Marie Proha.ska to Rose J. Prohaska, 1-2-63, Lot 29 Hill crest Add., Plattsmouth, $1. Adolph W. & Sara B. Rau to Howard L. & Gloria L. Schmidt, 9-1-62, E'2 NW'i, 33-12-10. $1. Alvin, Izetta, Carl & Roslyn Backemeyer to Walter & Hulda Backemeyer, 12-62, Lots 1, 2, 3, Blk 16 First Add., Murdock, $1. Edna & Clyde Haswell to Louis Carnicle, 12-11-62, Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 18, 19, 20 & 21 Blk. 3, South Bend, exchange of property. Ruth Gruber to Roy L. & Anita Brunk, 6-4-62, '2 int. Lot 120 SEi'4 NE'i, 19-12-14, $1. Ruth Gruber to Charles L. & Sarah Co.ston, 6-4-62, 2 int. Lot 120 SE'A NE'i, 19-12-14, $1. Chester A. & Helen M. Spor er to Charles Lloyd & Sarah Coston & Roy L. & Anita C. Brunk, 12-22-62, Lot 115 NE'i NE'i, 19-12-14, $2,000. Merritt F. & Zola R. Pollard to United States, 12-14-62, Pt. V, i2W'iNE'4. 26-10-12, $700. Harold H. Heil et al to Edward T. Heil, 12-31-62, SE'ASE'i 24-12-11 & SW'iSE't & Frc. SE'4, 36-12-11, $1. Harold H. Heil et al to Herbert W. & Amanda L. Heil, 12-31-62, Pt. SE'i SW'4, 36-12-11, $1. A. B. Rogers & Irma to Ray mend F& Flo Ella Evers, 3-20-62, NE'i, 21-12-13, $1. Dennie C. & Irene Smith to Sterling A. & Hone Lou Cole, 12-29-62, Pt. Lot 40 Smith's Add., Plattsmouth, $1. Dale R. & Lillian E. Philpot to Neal E. & Janet E. Snell, 7-30-60, Lot 6, 7, 8 Blk. 3 Duke's Add., Plattsmouth, $1. Ellsworth E. & Evelyn D. Schwalm to Robert H. & Edith Mae Davis, 1-12-63, Lot 124 & S 20 ft. Lot 125, Louisville, $1. Evaline F. & Edward A. Zim merman to Ralph Snavely, 1-2- 63, N'aNW'i, 14-10-9, $1. Ash Grove Portland Lime & Cem. Co. to Claude & Theresa u 1 t vja j-. nil ' y ' t i i v IP WALK AROUND IT. SEE THE DIFFERENCES. 2 NEW 6-CYLINDER ENGINES L3 Test Drive the "New Reliables" at your Chevrolet dealer's COUNTY iOTOft COMPANY PLATTSMOUTH, THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI Thursday, January 17, 1963 Section B Kobler, 1-563, Frc. E'2 NW'i & SV2SW4 NW'4 it Lot 16 NE'4 SW'i, 22-12-11, $1. PUBLIC SALE Due to the death of my husband, I will sell the follow ing described personal property at Public Auction on the farm located 1 '- miles North of the Union Corner and V mile Easts or 1 1 1 miles South of Plattsmouth and 'A mile East, on MONDAY, JANUARY 21st Sale Starts At 10:00 A.M. Sharp CATTLE 1 5 Head Of Stock Cows - 5 Head 5 to 7 Years Old 10 Head of Cood Hereford Heifers All of Above Bred to Purebred Registered Hereford Bull. ACHINERY. Etc. 1956 John Deere Cas Tractor, completely overhauled summci of 1962 has Power Steering, 60 model; '49 John Deere A trac? tor, power steering; 1953 Jubilee Ford Tractor, overhauled in fall of 1961; John Deere '56 No. 227 Corn Picker; '56 KB A' IC-Foot Tandem Disc; '56 No. 55 ABH 3x16 Plow, Power Trol '56 No. 44 2x16 Plow, Power Trol; '56 No. 200 ABH Cultiva tor; '56 No. 820 ABH 2-Row Monitor; '56 3-Section Rotary Hoe; '53 Dempster Two-row Lister, rotary moldboard; '53 For Two-Row Cultivator; '53 Ford Mower; '53 Ferguson Raket '53 Ford 6-Foot Disc; '53 Ford Plow, 2x14; '53 Ford Blade; '53 Ford Scoop; '53 Ford Boom; '53 Ford Stalk Shredder; '56 New Idea Manure Spreader; Heider Auger Wagon, near new; Heidec Wagon with Hoist; 6-Ton Steckley Wagon Gear; 2 Flare Box' Wagons; Viking Crindcr, New, PTO; Skyline Grinder; Four Section Harrow; 2 Two-Section Iwo-ren nog Mouse; Brooder House lzxiz; i nog rccders 6 Farrowing Crates; Panels, Troughs, Heat Lamps; 1 Mile Electric Wire, Posts, Insulators; Woven Wire, Barbed Wire!! Pests; 300-Callon Tank and Stand; 2 50-Callon Barrets; Case Grinder; Shop and Garage Tools; Miscellaneous Barrels; Ford Trictor Jack, Auger Etc.; 30 Tons First and Second Cutting Alfalfa Hay in barn; Approximately 150 Bushels of Oats. AUCTIONEER'S NOTE This Is A Sale that Everything has been Taken Care of and is Extra Good. Be Pt Sale. FOLLOWINC PROPERTY BELONCS TO WILBER WHITED ; Co-Op Side Delivery Rake; Welmore Hammer. Mill; Wagon Jack; 300-Callon Fuel Tank; 24 H.P. Casoline Motor; Run; ning Gear and Box; David Bradley Carden Tractor and Attach ments; Wheel Weights for IHC H or M; Boxes for 250 IHC Cultivator; Corn Elevator; 1-Row New Idea Corn Picker; David Bradley Manure Spreader; Model A Ford; Numerous Mis cellaneous Articles. I TERMS CASH DAY OF SALE LUNCH SERVED BY Mrs. Clifton Garrison - OWNER - REX YOUNG & EDWARD MORRIS, Auctioneers MURRAY STATE BANK, Clerk Not Responsible For Accidents! t i x 1 t'-ltM f "I r W Now please sit in the cab a minute. Comfortable? It also is double walled and the roof is insulated. Let's start 'er up and look for a washboard road. Chevrolet coil-spring suspensions fight road shock better than other types, good for the truck, load and the driver. There are other things. IJut you can see why this is a truck that dws a job without a lot of pampering. It's built right. Which is why it's usually worth more at trade-in. When would you like us to deliver it? NewIIii,'hTorque292-cu.-in. Six most powerful truck 6 Chevrolet has ever built! Standard in Series C60, optional at extra cost in lightur models. y NEBRASKA WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE FIVE Grace H. Taylor to Robert C. &i Matilda Shipley, 1-8-63, Lot 36 NW4NW4, 13-12-13, $1. Harrows- Roller; E-Zee Flowj BAPTIST AID SOCIETY i 4 --"tuiiiiii?! QUALITY TRUCKS COST USS PHONE 3210 1 1 i 3 . p '