CASTLE NEWS '.GROBSON CHURCH - Cont'a trom P.6) ‘co-hostesses Mrs. Geos miter and Mrs. W. Le Wright. 4 : matt i Seven new members were ual ened to the C.W.L. of St-eRita's parish at the March meeting Bere: at. the home of the President,..Mrss. De:-A. Sheae: Final ee eeeen were made for the St.Patrick's Theatre Party General com mittee consists of. Mrs. Shea, -Mrs-.Camp— bell, Mrs.Brodman ‘and Mrs-Gallo, while the refreshment committee will be under the convenorship of Mrs.Schnell. Mrs.W.McGauley was appointed Spirit- ual Convenor for the coming year. Many complimentary and encouraging comments were offered on the return of the Catholic paper (The Prospector) to our homes, and every member was urged to subscribe. The life story of St.Patrick was read to the meetinge. ‘ Hostesses for the meeting were Mrse O.Johnson and Mrs. G. Martini. New members enrolled were Mrs. J. Mattern, Mrs.M.Dalton, MraeKaufman,Mre. J.Gall,Jr., Miss H.Oleski, Miss M.Brod- man, Miss A. Baker, and MrasL.Bourdon who has been absent for many years due to ill health. - ‘The regular monthly meeting of the Castlegar United Church WA. was held at the home of Mrs-L.Grunerud on Thurs- day with the president, Mrse0.W.Fraser in the chair, 24 members. and 4 visitors presente The meeting opened with the reciting of the Club Women's Creed, which was | Lollowed by the devotional, taken by ‘Mrs.G.W-Anderson, who gave a scripture reading and read an article on an ex- perience in the 11fe of Helen Keller. . The visiting committee convenor,Mrs. L.Grunerud, reported 3 cards sent ana 35 visits made during the month. Hostesses volunteered for the serv- ing of refreshments at the next two fellowship hours after the church ser- vices. It was decided to write for informa- tion re the sale of date calendars. A committee headed by Mrs.R.Sommers ps roved to make Easter baskets, to. be DANCE SATURDAY NIGHT. ~ CORONATION HALL. RED TUX MEW ‘Ladies 25f i (ING ANO eds THE : Te“ ISED TUX we KIN NAIRD SERV SERVIC + + Confectconery GREETING GAHDS FOR EVERY OCCASION. NEW STOCK Of EASTER CARDS. SHAVING CREAMS TOOTH PASTE AND. POWDER TOOTH BRUSHES ENO'S FRUIT SALTS - 98¢ CASTORIA sa 75¢ & 40% JOHNSTON'S BABY POWDER 60¢ IMPERIAL PRO DUCTS: ESO & 2880-EXTRA GASOLINE, NAPTHA GAS, KEROSENE filled with candy and sold at the Eas- ter sale next month. At-a suggestion from Mrs.J.Sherbiko, it was decided that each member put a penny a day in a box for token money for the month of March, turning the money in at the ne meeting. The WeMeS. portion of the meeting was taken by Mrs.-J.Gemmill, who read the article, "The Needs I Saw In Korea" in an interview with Miss Yung Oon Kim by Winnifred Thomas, General Secretary of the W.M.5. Refreshments were served at the close of the business meeting by the hostesses, MrseGePatmore, Mrs-R-Blaihut, and Mrs. ‘Fe Thompson. - * The next meeting will (Gont.P.8). DB ND DP; uN Nc e- THORS OO. eve. MARCH Ue ae oer your TICICETS NOW From LEaquE MEMoERs orn AT’ “THE SCASTLE THEATRE | : Jeréekels— #Y ace ADMITTING YOU TO RoTH THEATRE ANO DANCE, oe Us "PRIZE AT DANCE 2hno FAARE OP your Baery NI CO V//. . GAsTLe NEWS 7 THUR: MARCH 10TH, 1949. PACE 7. YOUR GARDEN NEEDS HYDRATED LIME During the wet winter months lime is washed out of the soil leav- ing it sour and acid, and lacking in the essential element calcium. This condition can be quickly corrected by applying Agricultural Hy- . drated lime to your garden at planting time. The use of hydrated lime has the special advantage of giving you immediate results. Agricultur- al Hydrate is a pure, refined product that gives quick and lasting re- sults when applied to the garden soile The many benefits that are ob- tained by applying hydrated lime are described belowe HYDRATED LIME BENEFITS THE SOIL. lo, Hydrated Lime Neutralizes Acidity. Hydrated lime, being alkaline or basic, neutralizes excess soil acids. Almost all vegetables and flowers grow best in soils which are neutral or only slightly acid. Be Hydrated Lime Supplies the Plant Food, Calcium. All plant and animal 11fe requires calcium for proper growth. This nutrient is not contained in ordinary fertilizers. Legumes and high protein plants in pers | require a calcium rich soil that is created by using hydrat- ed limee So. Hpdrated Lime Granulates the Soil. Heavy clay and silt soils are more porous and granular after they have been treated with hydrated lime. The loosening action permits air to circulate and assists drainage. 4eo Hydrated Lime Promotes Decay and the Formation of Nitratese Crops grow best on soils well supplied with organic matter, such as manures, compost, etce The lime helps these materials to decay into humus and aids the bacterial action that forms the. water soluble nitrates. 5o Hydrated Lime Increases the Efficiency of Fertilizers. Fertiliz- ers are more effective when soil conditions are correct. Hydrated lime by neutralizing the acidity and otherwise fostering a well-balanced soil condition permits fertilizers to act efficiently. 60 Hydrated Lime Counteracts Soil Poisons. When soils are sour and acid, compounds of aluminium, iron and manganese become soluble and retard or prevent the growth of the plante Hydrated lime ties up these compounds and renders them insoluble so that they can do no harm to the plants. HYDRATED LIME BENEFITS THE CROPS Soil that has been improved by adding hydrated lime affects the crops in several waysSe le Production is increased. Zo Vegetables contain more valuable nutrients. So Provides well=balanced growing conditions that hasten maturity. 4o Controls some plant diseases, particularly root diseases. So Decreases the chance of crop failurese 6o Lessens the possibility of winter killinge AMOUNT OF HYDRATED LIME TO USE The amount of hydrated lime to be'applied depends on the type of soil, the degree of acidity, and the.type of crops to be raised. In the table is shown the average lime requirements for different types of soilse TYPE OF SOIL AMOUNT OF LIME Heavy clay or silt 1 lbs spread over 2-4 sqe Fade Loans 1 lbe spread over 3-6 sq- yds. Sandy soils 1 lbe spread ovér 4-8 sq. yds. LIME REQUIREMENTS FOR VEGETABLES AND FRUITS VERY HIGH--Lettuce, onion, spinach, cabbage, cauliflower, beet, parsnip, celery, asparagus, muskmelone HIGH--Carrot, corn, turnip, tomato, peas, garden beans, cucumber, radish, pumpkin, squash, brussels sprouts, clover, apple, cherry, pear, rapes peache MEDIUM--Potato, ‘parsley, strawberry, raspberry, loganberrye WHOLESALE RETAIL.