Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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APRIL. 1958 A. A. Barker Ref| I Clinton "Old Timer". Overseer wishes to Mr. A. A. Barker on his re Barker, Supervisor, looks on approv Three Leaves* a Danger Keep on the When Captain John Smith and members of his party landed at Jamestown. Virginia, more than 350 years ago, the adventurers faced many an obstacle in a hostile wilderness. An unusual enemy?and one of no little consequence?was a plant with glossy, green leaves that, in autumn, turned to orange and scarlet. i no captain wrote describing it: "Being but touched causeth redness, itching and lastly blisters, and which, howsoever, after a while pass away of themselves without further harm. Yet because of the time they are somewhat painful, it hath got itself an ill name." . Poison ivy, unknown in Europe in 1607. and even today. "hath an ill name" still with millions of people who in summertime come in contact with the wild-growing pest. Although some luekv nor ?" 1 sons arc naturally immune to the poison, it has been found that one person in about 18 is seriously poisoned by ordiI nary contact with the ivy, ob! serves Dr. VV. B. Parks, plant physician (Gastonia). i Each year there are thouI sands who become acquainted ' with it for the first time. There are those who are so susceptible that they are seriously affected by merely handling objects that have come in contact with the plant's poison oil. Contamination has been known to last as long as a year on such items as clothing. Poison ivv, sometimes called poison oak, is an erect bush or trailing shrub, growing from a few inches to three feet high. It sometimes forms a vine inai attaches its aerial roots to fences, trees and other supports. The woody plant, abundant in Eastern North America, has leaves which may he hairy or smooth and glossy; entire, toothed or lobed. The variety most common to the midSouth has lobed leaflets and is especially attractive in the fall when its leaves turn to shades of orange, red, or bronze. The flowers, appearing in late spring, are clusters of small, greenish-white bloom. T ires gMSajE*: ' H|h^i '' 1 BB ^ """ J. R. Reynolds conveys his best cent retirement. His son, Rudolph ingly. Sign Lookout 11 followed by waxv white berries. Toxic oil emitted from leaves, stem, bark or berries ?even when dry?excites a mild-to-severe skin irritation that u s u a 1 I v turns into blisters. Today there are almost a hundred marketed products said to prevent poison ivy contamination or to lessen its itching and blistering effect. Ask your doctor or druggist about these. There are also scores of home remedies, popular but of questionable worth. The household preparations often spread the poison. One of the best-known and most effective of the common remedies is an alkali soap. When exposed to poison ivy, it is usually beneficial to wash the exposed parts with a strong laundry soap, allowing the suds to dry between applications repeated a few times at three or four-hour intervals. Beyond this simple remedy, you are wise to consult your physician. "There are a few simple suggestions that add un to sound tactics which will protect you from being a casualty of poison ivy this summer." Dr. Parks savs. "People who are affected by it can best avoid it bv watching their step." He offers these additional tips: Learn to recognize the plant and keep your distance. Do not confuse it with the harmless Virginia creeper or woodbine which has five leaflets, tendrils and purplish black berries. If the noxious plant infests your property, kill it before it draws a bead on you. The most effective killer is a hormone-type weed spray, obtainable from hardware and farm supply stores. Use it ...;.Ln 1 ... "IIH ill V\1I1WH"? WrilllllT. Never stand in smoke from burning poison ivy. The poison van ride long distances on the smoke. If you pull it or die it. use protective clothing and equipment. (live yourself a scrubdown after you've finished. Stay away from clothing, tools and other objects that may have been contaminated. Wash them cautiously. HE CLOTHMAKEF Are You A Good Citi Take this easy test and see how good a citizen you are. Answer the 10 questions below with a "yes" or a "no." Every time you answer a question with a "yes" you get ten points. Count your "Yes's" when you have answered all 10 questions. Figure your score. If you score 80 or better, you have scored high. 1. Are you registered and eligible to vote? 2. If you were of age. did you vote in the last election in your precinct? If not of age, would you have voted if you could have? 3. Have you helped get others to vote by urging them to register or hv airline thpm Cecil Wooten, Clinton Loom F? lever safety latch he recently devel in Weave 2. DANGEROUS FRIENDS "Use your garden insecticides carelessly enough and you'll kill yourself for sure." current AMERICAN HOME magazine article. DANGEROUS FRIENDS, mav soom 1 iko a rather harsh way to This comment from the point out the dangers in using pesticides, but it is nonetheless true. The fact is that pesticides can kill if used carelessly? in ways they were not intended to be used. Many are injurious when spilled on the skin. Others when rubbed near your eyes or inhaled. "A person should make note of the instructions and warnings on the container ... and keep children awav." advises The A M E H I C A N HOME article. Worry often gives a small tiling a big shadow. If you use an ivy-killing spray, cover your shrubs, flowers and garden plants. If you have neighbors living close-by, it's a good idea to team up with them to make war on the poison ivy. That way, they can protect themselves, too. [ zen - - Yes or No to get to the polls? 4. Do you know the name of the Mayor of the town? 5. Do you know the name of your Governor? 6. Do you know the names of your Senators and Congressmen? 7. Can you give one good argument for any of the issues before our country and Congress? 8. Have you attended a recent meeting of the political party of your choice? 9. Can you list three of the rights guaranteed you by the U. S. Constitution? 10. Have you a current registration certificate that makes you eligible to vote in the coming elections? i -.-"S mmm- 4 jl A \ J <er is shown with a new shipper loped and installed on his section METHODS IMPROVEMENT A responsibility we all have is to suggest ways in which jobs and methods can be made easier and less costly. The change to a better method is one kind of "methods improvement." But. many of us have forgotten the basic, fundamental methods improvement job ? performing present methods properly. This kind is really the improving of our own performance of required standard methods. There's nothing embarrassing or sillv about backtracking for a few minutes, to recall the care with which we first performed our jobs when learning them. No matter how efficient or experienced we have become, there's always the need to review our own performance. "Women not only drive as good as men. but they can do it on either side of the road." ?Charlie Jones /ZL? (/ju 'vt a PROUD OF GOOD WORK ^ . let pays orr in money, /RECOGNITION A*vc?. 'J_ SELF-SATISFACTION 7 Ho-Hum!" The Fate of A Fisherman*s Wife Spring is here; the season the screens need to be put up, when a young man's fancy turns to fishing. At least my "old man's" does. Just when the paint needs to be touched up and the lawn needs attention, my husband gets that far-away look in his eyes and I know that I may as well put on my blue jeans, get out the brush and paint bucket and do the work myself because the head of the household has gone fishing. There are grass widows and golf widows, but I'm a fishin' widow. I must be completely immune to the fishing fever. Nothing to me is more boring than sitting on a bank of a creek or lake holding a pole. Besides, I have yet to catch a fish. To make matters worse (if possible) I am allergic to poison oak, poison ivy and various other unpleasant little "gifts" of Spring. For each hour spent fishing on the side of a bubblin brook. I spend two weeks of torturous itching. The price is just too high for a few hours of doubtful pleasure. So when the first daffodil shows it's pretty head, I become a fishing widow left alone with my ode to Spring: Without a husband, without a spouse Without a soul to hold around the house. I'm left to sing with the lidiiiu w %j1111 9 Spring, oh Spring, why did you come? Beautification Contest Extended At the request of many community residents the Yard - Village Beautification Contest has been extended to May 1st. The welcomed rains have prevented many from doing or completing the improvements they had planned. With an all out concerted effort this year it is felt that this will be our most successful program to-date. Already many improvements have been made and many continue. If you haven't started your spring yard cleaning or haven't finished as yet. then you still have time to do your part in making our communities neater and more attractive places in which to live. q. if. if. if. # 2$. m ~ m I4az HI**- >. Above is the Rev. James D. Stewart, pastor of Lydia Methodist Church. He is a ministerial student at Emory University, spending weekends at the parsonage. 189 Cypress Street, Lydia Mills. He also pastors the Sandy Springs Church. In the background is Miss Barbara Roberts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Roberts, church pianist.