The Bonham Herald (Bonham, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 61, Ed. 1 Monday, March 6, 1944 Page: 4 of 4
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THE BONHAM (Texas) HERALD, MONDAY, MARCH 6,1944
SODDING TIME NOW
The months of February, March,
April, and May are considered the
better months for sodding of pas-
tures to Bermuda grass. With the
soil well supplied, with moisture as
it is at present makes it ideal for
sodding as soon as it is dry enough j
to get into the fields.
Several methods of sodding pas- .
ture land can be used effectively.
Possibly the cheapest method is by
obtaining Bermuda grass roots from
cultivated fields, since these roots
are healthy and will produce a bet-
ter growth. These roots are taken
up, the soil shaken loose, and the
roots transported to the area to be
sodded. They can be loaded onto
a wagon, as shown in the above pic-
ture, truck, or if the field is close
by, they .can be carried in the arms.
By shaking the soil from the roots,
the labor of hauling the grass is
greatly reduced. On farms having
black land or clay soils with very
little sand, it will be necessary to
leave, some soil on the roots. The
sod should be broken into small
chunks.
The area to be sodded should be
disced or flatbroken thoroughly
prior to the sodding to provide a
good seed bed. The roots or chunks
of sod are then dropped over the
area eighteen to thirty-six inches
apart. • The roots should be covered
by the foot of the man dropping the
grass to prevent drying out. The
grass should then be covered by
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discing or flatbreaking it under. If
the grass is not well covered, it will
be subject to drying or freezing.
Where cultivated fields are being
retired from cultivation, and the
field is free of high weeds, the roots
or chunks of sod can be dropped be-
fore the area is disced. In this way,
one discing or flatbreaking will cov-
er the grass.
These old fields can be planted
to corn with the grass being dropped
at the time the corn is planted. As
the corn is cultivated, the grass will
also receive cultivation. The corn
crop will help pay for the cost of
sodding. After the corn is gather-
ed, the area can be turned to pas-
ture and the rows levelled to per-
mit mowing.
If commercial fertilizer is used,
it should be applied in the spring
months after the grass has started
growing. In this manner, it will
not be lost by leaching before the
grass can take it up.
Try sodding a few acres this
spring. You will be well paid by
increased yields of beef and dairy
products.
WANTED: All kinds of used fur-
niture. Highest cash prices paid.—
R. V. Free Furniture Co.*
Phone news items to 249.
WINDOM
Mrs. Nellie Patton is visiting in
Jasper, a guest of her sister, Mrs.
Robert Hancock.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Laughlin of
Durant, Okla., have been guests of
Mi. and Mrs. Jim Parrish and Mr.
and Mrs. Dalph Hill.
Miss Estella Wood of Wichita
Falls, spent the week end with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Wood.
Mrs. Virgil Slack and son of Cad-
do, Okla.. spent Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. Ray Pulliam and family.
Mrs. Jimmie Browning of Blythe-
,'ille, Ark., left Monday for her
home after a visit with Mr. and
Mrs. Golden Ridge and family. She
was accompanied by Mrs. J. F.
Ridge, who will visit there for a
while.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H Longmire at-
tended the funeral of Dr. L. A.
Sharp in Denton, Tuesday. Dr.
Sharp was a cousin of Mr. Long-
mire, and a teacher at NTSTC.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Rigsby, who
teaches at Tulip, spent the week end
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wal-
ter Regsby.
Ivan Whirley, who is confined to
his home with pneumonia, is improv
-ing some.
Bobby Parish left Friday for Dal-
las, where he joined the Navy. He
left Sunday for camp.
The 42 Club met at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Chaney Friday
night with three tables of players.
After enjoying several games, a de-
licious refreshment plate was ser-
ved to: Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wright,
Frank Parrish, W. A. Dorries, J. O.
Parrish, Mrs. Jess Maytubby, Mrs.
C. H. Wood, Haise Cunningham and
the host and hostess.
The WSCS of the Methodist
church met at the home of Mrs.
John Wheeler, Monday night with
Mrs. Sara Wheeler as eohosteiss. Mrs.
Eula McCord was leader of the pro-
gram. The topic' was “Students in
Our Schools.” Topics were given
by Mrs. K. Elkins, Mrs. G. Schnabel,
Miss Ruth Dowlen, Mrs. Sara
Wheeler, Mis. J. Wheeler. Re-
freshments were served to twelve
members and guests.
Mrs. Bud Oliver is confined to her
home by illness.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Dorries re-
ceived a cablegram from their son,
Sgt. Carlos L. Dorries, saying he
had '"arrived safely overseas.
Mr. and Mrs. Haise Cunningham,
Mrs. F. G. Rasberry, Miss Clara
Rasberry, and Mrs. Jess Maytubby
of Caddo, Okla., spent Saturday and
Sunday in Dallas with relatives.
Claude Elliot, Choice Moore and
Haise (Cunningham attended the
Democratic dinner in Dallas Satur-
day night.
Misses Margaret Lowry and Len-
elle Elliot spent Saturday in Dallas.
Mrs. W. J. Logan returned home
Monday from Ladonia, where she
has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. J.
W. Ellison.
Pvt. Lyle Dorries of Sheppard
Field has been a guest of his par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Dorries,
and family.
The H. D. C, met atl the lunch
room Tuesday afternoon with 15
present. The president, Mrs. Frank
Parrish, presided over the business
meeting. Miss Yarbrough was
present and gave a very interesting
demonstration on various ways of
using home canned foods. Refresh-
ments were served by the hostess.
Turn in your waste fats!
“Pyorrhea” May
Follow Neglect
Did you ever see an attractive
person with irritated “GUMS”?
Druggists refund money if first
bottle of “LETO’S” fails to help.—
Peeler’s Drug .Store.
The home of well
cooked foods at rea
sonable prices
I*
OUR STEAKS ARE BETTER
DENTON’S
Phone 665 N. Center St.
TOM DENTON, Prop.
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•
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Ready=to=Wear
Keep the Red Cross at His Side
Give Generously!
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Newby, G. R. The Bonham Herald (Bonham, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 61, Ed. 1 Monday, March 6, 1944, newspaper, March 6, 1944; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1003999/m1/4/: accessed June 28, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Bonham Public Library.