Episode 3 of the Homemaker's Program mini-series, "Let's Plan and Plant the Home Grounds." This episode, A Blade of Grass is the Journey Work of the Stars, covers the subject of lawns: proper grading, soil preparation, new lawns, and lawn maintenance. "Let's Plan and Plant the Home Grounds" was a series hosted by Aline Hazard and led by J.S. Elfner, landscape specialist at the University of Wisconsin, with lessons brought to life with the help of the WHA Players. Listeners at home could participate and follow along with a printed radio guide.
[Label transcription] (Part 1, Copy 1) Homemakers' Program; TITLE: "A Blade of Grass is the Journey Work of the Stars"; SERIES: Let's Plan and Plant the Home Grounds; PART: 1 of 2; FILE NO.: DE-76; PERFORMER: Narrator: J.S. Elfner; PRODUCER: Gerald Bartell; WRITER: J.S. Elfner; DATE: 3/12/46 (Part 2, Copy 1) Homemakers' Program; TITLE: "A Blade of Grass is the Journey Work of the Stars"; SERIES: Let's Plan and Plant the Home Grounds; PART: 2 of 2; FILE NO.: DE-76; PERFORMER: Narrator: J.S. Elfner; PRODUCER: Gerald Bartell; WRITER: J.S. Elfner; DATE: 3/12/46
[Transfer notes] (Part 1, Copy 1) Content comes up to speed during the first word. This is present on the original recording. Beginning Cut Off. (Part 1, Copy 2) A lot of noise due to palmitic acid even after 2 cleanings (Part 2, Copy 2) A lot of noise due to palmitic acid even after 2 cleanings