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Show 1841 ?0W2SY,S SUNDAY HERALD 3A lnHoor Gardening 4 '.wv.v.wvwv.' Chinese Evergreen Is Foolproof Plant For All Non - Gardeners , - i I f 4 ; - :: . 4i .." , . ' ' , Sometimes I 7 3 - 9 PLAN QUIET DAY Planning a quiet day in commemoration of their golden wedding anniversary are Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Whiting of Mapleton. Mapleton Couple Will Note Golden Wedding Anniversary. near end telephone calls from their family living put of the state. :Charles Whiting was born Jan. to Albert Mil-Io-n Susanah and Harriet Perry Whiting, who were among the first settlers of the community. Mr. Whiting was the seventh child in a iamdly of 16 children. He attended school as a youth in Mapleton and later continued his education at the Brigham Young University. Always interested and active in civic affairs he served as a member of the Mapleton Town' Board during which period the present culinary water eystem was brought into Sown. (Olive Rachel iMrs. Whiting was born May 1, 1891 Carleton) In Bear Lake, 'Mich., to Benjamin Franklin and Ellen Delilah Bourn Carlton. At the age of 13 she,was converted to the LDS faith and in 1904 with her mother and sister, Helen, came to Provo. She attended Provo schools and the BYU and taught school in Mapleton prior to her marriage. Giving many years of service to the LDS Church she has held many responsible positions and has done work. extensive genealogical her accomplishments has Among 21, 1886 . -- v r. v V : - I . - been the completion of an entire book of poems "Autumn Leaves" which has been printed and a copy presented to each member of her family. The couple were married in Salt Lake City, Jan. 25, 1911 and they made their; first home in Winter Quarters where; Mr. Whiting learned the blacksmithing trade. They also lived in Clear Creek and then made their home in Mapleton where Mr. Whiting built 'and operated his blacksmith shop until 1S35. In 19J.3 they completed and moved into their new home the one they are living in at the present time. I' After their children were raised the couple spent eight seasons in Idaho and Wyoming where Mr. Whiting worked in the logging industry. ' Mr. and Mrs. Whiting are the parents of seven daughters and three sons.! They are Leonard C. Whiting of Casper Wyo.; Mrs. Joesph W. Helen) Wiscombe, and Mrs. Arland (Wilma) Cloward of Mapleton; iMrs. Donald (June) Blanchard, Springville ; Mrs. Ray j mond ( Ardith) Jensen, Wapello, Clifford (Beryl) WarIda.; Mrs. ner, Redwood City, CaHf.; Mrs. Irel (Beulah) Barrus, Pittsburg, Calif.; Hariey Whiting, Biackfoot, Ida.; Jess, O. Whiting, Seattle, Wash.; and Mrs. Lloyd (Carma Lou) Andersen, Orem. The couple also have 39 living grandchildren and 12 living '! j ; ; v ! !'.,'! i HARDY PLANT This lovely Chinese Evergreen grows well in either water or soil. It is the easiest; plant to d. grow and will blossom when it becomes Reader Gives Advice To Harassed Wife of ' Erumb 4f found in almost any foMage plant display. Other aglaonemas, with beautifully variegated leaves are available by mail. The grower listed first on our Source Sheet has six very choice ones. Do get two or three. Questions and Answers Q. Some years ago you described how you had wild violets blooming early in the house. Can you tell ime how you did this? Garden Group Selects New Officers 'TV' By HELEN WORDEN A few weeks ago a wife reported in shame, not because of my situthat , she was married to a ation for I was sincerely in love "crumb." Her husband sulked, and knew that in turn I was loved, counted her out in family plans but because of the tongue-wagginand in general treated her like a alone. slave. She was carrying their the snubs and the being left, fourth child.. I advised her to take A few dear people remained the aggression and demand re- - friends throughout. They advised spect as well as cooperation from ime to ignore the gossip, hold my him. head high and be kind,, as always. 'A reader who signs herself Believe me," this was hard, be''Lonesome Wife" wants me to cause bitterness creeps in if you're pass along this advice to' R., the not on the! alert. Little children harassed wife: would wave ' "Please, Dear R., do something didn't snub me. They or stop to talk. about it now. I too, have a hus"My phone was silent for months band like yours." I didn't do any- then one it rang. Could I thing 'about it and now three .of come over 'day or tea? I had coffee for the children .are married. My hustheir respect. I think band doesn't like any of their regained envied me. It all took time they Metals Auxiliary To Hold Meeting if g, j , j ; The next meeting of the Women's Auxiliary, American Society for Metals, will be held Jan. 26, at the Beau Brummel Cafe, 3100 S. Highland Drive, Salt Lake City. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m Various card games will be played during the afternoon. Mrs. Warren B. Rice and Mrs. Robert O. Kron. of Salt Lake City are in charge of arrangements. PREFERRED MAN Marion senior class president Bentley, at BY High, was named most preferred man at the annual girls' choice dance. . BY High Coeds Name 'Dream Men ' partners even though they are all but I shudder to think what might happy and doing well. My young- have been had I moved away. est may not marry for a few "Disillusioned Mother should try so hard to be a good count yearsI her blessings: the love of her wife and mother. The children the fact that the boy loved family, me must but my husband lore hate to marry her daughwanted and from the way he treats m, judging 'the closeness . and confidence ter; me. Act before it's too late!" of that and the beautidaughter The "Lonesome Wife" wanted to ful life she and the boy can live know' if I thought it too late for together. Those that sit in judgher to find happiness. I potted up the from my wild , gar biggest plants, den, then 'plunged , them in sand on the south side of the house. When the ground, thawed enough for me to lift the pots, I took them indoors, and the plants started into growth. Jit is best to bring them' in not more than a month ahead of their normal flowering period, and return them to the outdoor garden as soon as possible. A. In the fall - I keep my Christmas Begonia after it is through repeat of a . sell-ou- t! d dazzling dacron and cotton blouse ruffle-bibbe- A. Yes. Rest it a little by givteg less water, then later in the spring cut it back part way, repot it, end start it into renewed growth. Bet ter plants are obtained. by starting new ones, however. I have a that is very tall and not very leafy. Can I cut it back? Q. Shrimp-pla- nt . A. Yes, indeed. Shrimp-plan- t (Beloperone) requires cutting-bacfaiirly often to keep it compact and k to make it produce more terminal branches on which flowers will be borne. - Q. I have two cereus plants A delicate air . . . dazzling white d blouse. Fresh styling for a new fashioned blouse. A real charmer with , a bib of ruffled lace and lucks, a flattering mandarin collar, and cuffs edged with lace. All in crisp Dacron and cotton with drip dry finish. Sizes 30 to 36. ruffle-bibbe- old-fashion- that were given to me a year ago. Will they' bloom this summer? A. Cereus plants need to be somewhat matured before regular bloom can be expected, although young plants firequently have sporadic bloom. 5 Q. Is Orchid Cactus really s cactus? I've been giving it the same care I give my other cactuses, and it isn't doing any good; If it isn't a cactus, what is it? A. An Orchid Cactus is really a cactus, but it ds one of the jungle types. Hit requires much richer, moister soil than desert cacti, and it needs manfc water and some supplemental feeding during its periods of active growth. lucky day! another shipment just arrived! (R) pwotfc PRE SHAPING WITHOUT ADDING! The Preference Ball Friday night honored the preferred men at BY High. The girls chose Marion Bent-lesenior class president, as most preferred man. His attendants were Dennis Wood, basketball player, and Paul Gilbert, studentbody president. The dance theme was "Out of My Dreams" and the decorations out the theme in the roarcarried "Would 'you ad vise, me to leave ment have skeletons in their own twenties ing style. They danced to my husband?" she asked. "I have closets, - C. S. Bob Evans' music. Each girl prea ?yb and can support myself." DEAR C. S.: I agree. Bravo for ferred, the "boy of her dearms" your DEAR LONESOME WIFE: As courage! last week. ; I have said before, there are The BY sponsored Send your problem to Dorothy the dance and the times when divorce is justified. which assembly,, Whether you do or don't leave your Dix. Be sure to enclose a stamped, was held Wednesday.. 'It portrayed iiusband depends upon your re- self addressed envelope and a dorm of girls away at! school of care this her the newspaper. effect a such step would ligion, during the roaring twenties who have upon your children and the Helpful leaflets available. Write went through the usual excite ment, hustle-bustland arguments. validity of the causes in the eyes for; '.'Ten Commandments for of. the law. Certainly we jail are of Preference Ball time. entitled to , "Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." I' ' - Q. Can ers. street I felt like hanging my head $ , " pot-boun- SPRINGWLE Newly elected to head the Art Cilty. Garden Club is Mrs. Rosena Enniss who will succeed Mrs. Ruth Boyer. Named to assist her with the club program' are: Mrs. Wanda Taylor, vice president; Mrs. Elsie Robertson, secretary, and Mrs. Norma Oakley, historian." During the election meeting,' club members viewed films on house plants and Olympic flow- mmmmmt - - .B,WILl m, v . - : table-plante- r, plants. If fertilization takes place, the flower spike will be crowded with beautiful red berries, adding even greater interest to the plant. Aglaonema moaestum may be . turned back-- cuffs. Tailored to a 'T" with raglan sleeves and taffeta lining. In gold, red, royal blue; sizes 8 to 16. r, (ithese bloom, too, when the humor strikes them), anthur-iuand other familiar house i ; Boy collar as well as the oversized -- phil-odendr- on . ''-- ' ; as t rain, or sunshine, because Right , Rain Shedder styles a coat of Wyners 100 worsted wool jersey that's water repellent for all weather smartness; You'll love the lavishness of its Dutch y pot-boun- d. coat wool jersey 29 ad . Dorothy Dix wa O red-thumb-ed n, MAPLETON Celebrating their Wedwedding anniversary golden nesday will be Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leonard Whiting of Mapleton. Due to the illness and Mr. Whitings recent! surgery, the only celebration will be visits from the children of the couple who live .FR3-2G0- water - repellent By KATHERINE B. WALKER I wonder what my friends would do for house plants if it weren't for good old Chinese Evergreen (Aglaon-em- a imodestum). Red, as you know, is the opposite color to green, and If ever there was a foolproof plant for the beginner, Chinese Evergreen Is it. Chinese Evergreen has slender, but sturdy cane-lik- e stems, usually unbranched. Its leaves are quite and oval shap large, waxy-greeed with long, pointed tips. The tips the leaf edges tend to curl under, a tendency that disturbs some growers until they realize It is natural. The leaves are durable, and the plant itself is almost in destructible. One of the nicest things about Chinese Evergreen is its willing ness to grow well either in plain water or in soil. I lake to spike two or three newly-cu- t lengths in a shallow upon a needle-holde- r look. bowl, for a really Chinese-The stalks begin to root almost immediately, but by the time the bowl is full of roots, the top portion has grown out of proportion to the container. So I cut off the tops, reset them on the needle-holdeand pot up the old, rooted parts. These soon send up shoots from below the cuts, furnishing material from which more cuttings can be made. Other than ample water, the only major requirement of Chinese Evergreen is protection from sunlight. When grown in a pot, Chinese Evergreen may flower if it becomes If you have grown this with other plants in a small you may have had blossoms Just about the time the plants became hopelessly crowded. The flower identifies the plant as an aroid, and a close relative of the calla, caladium, c 220 W. Center St. wonr this . y, fabulous V at the same and COriTOUR lis Mte ' f -r- J Hi-Stepp- -- .A-dre- ss s ' W e, rib And still the letters come, re- assuring, and defending "Disillusioned Mother" .whose church friends .snub her because her daughter's baby was born four months after the wedding. , Here's one from a girl confronted with a similar situation: "DEAR DOROTHY DEC: "Only God knows of the nights I cried, prayed and searched for a way ou: en i waucea down the ; buy em by the pair and save -- , 4: CLOTHING in sizes 7 to 14 UTAH COUNTY'S LARGEST DISPLAY Featuring COATS and PRICE Sl'017 SUITS Complete ALEXANDER Stock A7rsn UJ TAYJ.0R CARPETS H37 S. State. Orem AC Main, So. 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