Greenkeepers Club of New England
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NEWSLETTER
JULY, 1946.

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"What's fitting, that is right." Anna Swanwich
The June meeting was held at the Brae Burn Country Club with the Massachusetts Golf
Association Service Section, Dr. Algren and Dr. Longecker of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station were present.
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At 9:30 A.M. the party started from the first tee and an informal discussion was held while
going over the golf course.
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Chlorotic conditions were noted on certain strains of Velvet Bent. Possible causes for this
condition were, lack of air due to infrequent spiking, or lack of available nitrogen to the grass
plant itself because of heavy root structure. Dead areas on fairways were pointed out as possible
and similar workings of the chinch bugs. Chinch Bugs were not found in these areas.
Use of DDT to eradicate broad leafed weeds on fairways at the rate of 10 pounds per acre
or Sabidilla at the rate of 5 pounds per acre was also suggested as a very effective weedicide.
Talc would be a good carrier for applying either DDT or Sabidilla with duster.
A noon day luncheon was served. The afternoon v/as devoted to golf and the prize winners
were:
Greenkeeper and Chairman
Arthur Cody and Dr. F. J. Wenzler
Wollaston Country Club 76-9-67
Chairman
C. E. Cookson
Needham Golf Club 90-15-75
Greenkeepers
1st Arthur Cody, Wollaston Country Club 79-7-72
2nd John Latvis, Tatnuck Country Club 97-24-73
3rd Arthur Anderson, Brae Burn Country Club 97-23-74
4th Ralph Thomas, Pine Meadows Country Club 91-14-77
A business meeting followed the golf tournament. Pres. Homer Darling presided. Ted Swanson was elected as a member. He is located at the Bear Hill Golf Club, Stoneham, Mass.
A dinner was served at 7:00 P.M. and the evening was devoted to speaking and discussion
of turf rehabilitation problems.
Dr. Algren spoke on weed control and insects. Dr. Longnecker on soils and grasses.
Thousands for the club house. But what about the golf course equipment. Let's face it,
golf clubs need up to date modern equipment, and this would be a definite saving of time and
money to club. There should be reserve funds set aside each year to meet the need for this equipment when needed.
Let's not have a repetition of the thirties in trying to struggle through to make both ends
meet.
Have you paid your 1946 dues? If not, mail them to Treasurer Jack Counsell, Salem Country Club, Peabody, Mass., and join the list of members in good standing which will be published
in the Newsletter soon.
The next meeting will be held at the New Bedford Country Club, North Dartmouth, Mass.,
July 1st. Mike O'Grady, Greenkeeper, as host. At this meeting the members. are_ asked .tQ invite

a guest who has the qualifications to become a member or associate member of"the dub."
Qualifications:
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At this meeting David Regan, Jr., Walpole Country Club and Edward T
Chester Country Club, Manchester, N. H„ will be voted uponto becom^SemlieS o f t £ e dub"
There will be a demonstration of the jeep showing its value o n a g o h c o m s f a f l i n n ? ^ A +
12 noon as an added attraction, there will be given away f r e e a f a d £ ? p r i i onenafr 5'ktv
ion stockings. Luncheon will follow. A business Meeting will then p?e££e thTgo?ftoSnament
Editor Anthony J. Sperandio
Assistant Editor Albert Zikorus