Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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MARCH, 1962 Easter The Season Colored Eggs The Bunn It wouldn't be Easter withe eggs, but how did they come t< holiday of the resurrection? World Book Encyclopedia's Klagsbrun, reports that eggs r< gins in the spring about Easter time. The ancient Persians believed that the earth had hatched from a giant egg. Persians and Egyptians used to exchange colored eggs with their friends. Early Christians adapted the custom of coloring eggs to Easter. ALSO MR. RABBIT Some legends credit the Easter bunnv with bringing the eggs. The rabbit, too, is an old symbol of birth and new life. Moreover, the rabbit, or the hare, has long been associated with the moon. It may have become an Easter symbol because the moon determines the date of the holi day. Lighting candles at Easter was a custom in Rome back in the 200\s. One Church father declared that "on the night of the resurrection no one should sleep and everyone should have a light, for on that night the Redeemer made everyone free from the darkness of sin and the grave." The large paschal candle used in Roman Catholic services represents Christ risen from the dead as the light of the world. It is blessed and studded with five grains of incense, symbolizing Christ's wounds. EASTER FOODS One of the traditional Easter foods and a figure in m a n v decorations for the holiday is the lamb. This symbol comes from the Jewish Pesah, or Passover, celebration. The Jews used to sacrifice a paschal lamb in the Temple at Jerusalem during Passover. Early Christians saw in this sacrifice a forecast of the sacrifice of Christ. They referred to Him as "the Lamb of God. which taketh away the sin of the world" (John 1:29). The most universal symbol of Easter, and of Christianity itself, is, of course, the cross. Many ancient peoples, such as the Phoenicians, Assyrians and Persians, considered the cross a religious object. To some American Indians it is said to have been a mystic symbol of the four cardinal points of the compass. At the time of Christ, however, it was representative of the most shi.meful and cruel form of execution. The death of rhri?) t mncfnrmor) it from an object of humiliation into a symbol of ijlorv. The AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY is a participating agency of the Greater Clinton Community Chest, to which you contributed last October. April is National Cancer Crusade Month. Of Brightly With Legend iy Be Given Credit >ut baskets of brightly colored j be associated with the great religion editor, Mrs. Francine ^present the new life that be ii(7uiiii ifipinuy/; Why A There's a jingle that goes: Check the weather, check the headlines Check your taxes, watch the headlines, Check your plumbing, check your tires? Ah, you check on big and small things. On summer, spring, and fall things, But have you thought, of all things Of checking on your self? An annual health checkup is y o u r best protection against cancer because cancer is curable when detected early and properly treated. That's why t h e American Cancer Society urges you to see your physician once a year for a physical examination. And you should know the seven danger signals that may mean cancer. One of the things which we should all remember is that cancer so often slips up on us because there is rarely any pain at the beginning of this disease. About 165,000 Americans were saved from cancer this year because their cancers were discovered early, but another 85,000 could have been saved if they had gone to their doctors in time. So while you are checking on all the things you have to check, don't forget yourself and your family. Call your doctor today and make an appointment for your annual checkup and REMEMBER GANGERS SEVEN DANGER SIGNALS 1 Unusual bleeding or discharge 2 A lump or thickening in the breast or elsewhere 3 A sore that does not heal 4 Change in bowel or bladder habits Dnudi bfiiebb ur cough I 6 Indigestion I or difficulty in swallowing 7 Change in a or mole B B If your signal lasts longer than two weeks, C. ^ go to your doctor to learn if it means cancer THE CLOTHMAKER Don't Go to F The power lawn mower ? t V* n t-Vfll i rcol f_o mni i Q ? tor" ? has done much to lighten the job of lawn cutting for the modern home owner. However, the many accidents which occur from this machine can be prevented. Followinu is the safe handling procedure, as extracted from the American ] Standard Safety Specification for power lawn mowers, B71. 1-1960. Regard your mower as a , TAX TRUTH Don't Say We Didn't Warn You (Income Tax Day Deadline: Monday Midnight, April 16) "If I toil it is snatched away from me." Babylonian Proverbs (c.2300 B.C.) "We're all fleeced." ?Lucilius (c.129 B.C.) , "And it came to pass in those days, that there went 1 out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed." ?St. Luke (2:1) "Excise: A hateful tax levied upon commodies and adjudged (by) wretches hired by those to whom excise is paid." ?Samuel Johnson (1775) "In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes." ?B. Franklin (1775) "The tendency of taxation is ... to take from those who do labor and to give it to those who do not labor." ?William Cobbett (1811) "The power to tax involves the power to destroy." - Chief Justice Marshall (1819) "Suppose the citizen be taxed by the general government to the utmost extent of his ability . . . and the state imposes a tax at the same time, which authority is to take it?" T T i > 1 no 4 v ?nuni v v_iay 110^4) "T h c average taxpayer is no more capable of a grand passion' than of a grand opera." ?Israel Zangwill (1908) "Taxation policy must aim at regulating the process of accumulating resources by means of direct taxation of property and income." ?Eleventh Congress of Communist Party (1922) "An income tax form is like a laundry list ? either way you lose your shirt." ?Fred Allen (1945) Safety WORKS? So Always Work With Safety. Accidents Are Dangerous. Destroy Them With SAFETY. Carelessness Is Accident Bait. 'ieces Over Your 7 piece of power equipment. Never allow children or young teen-agers to operate it. Instruct children to keep away at all times. Know how to stop the mower and motor at a moment's notice. Before mowing, clear the entire lawn area of all debris that could catch on to or be thrown by the blade. Rotary mowers, in particular, should be restricted to use in clean areas. Plan the cutting operation so it is not necessary to pull the mower towards you, particularly on a downgrade. When you mow on rough terrain or in high grass or weeds, the blade should be set at the highest cutting point to minimize debris' bei n ft i 4 f ^ ? *"S ii wm uit mower. Mow only during daylight, or with good artificial light. Do not operate power mowers in wet grass, which clogs the mower and increases the danger of your slipping and falling. Mower guards should be in place before operation. Fill gasoline-driven mowers out doors, and not while the engine is running or while you are smoking. Check electrical mowers to see that the cord is in good repair. Don't mow over wet terrain. Don't mow when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Provide protection bv means of long trousers and brogues. If you have safety shoes, wear them. And give complete, undivided attention to the job at hand. Don't start the mower and blade until you are ready to start mowing: stop it when you leave. Excessive cutting speed or tampering with the governor can be dangerous. Operate the engine at the slowest speed which will cut satisfactorily. To start the mower, stand firmly with your feet away from the blade. Be sure the mower will not tip or roll. Stay clear of the front of selfpropelled mowers. If the mower handle has a safety latch, keep it engaged. Keep in step with the mower. If you lag behind or let it pull you, you will not be in full command of the machine. Control the direction of the mower by the handle, not by the mower housing. When operating over uneven terrain and slopes, use A 1 1 extreme care ana mane sure of solid and firm footing. Exercise special care when mowing around objects to prevent the blades from striking them. Stop operation when another person approaches. Do not pass or stand on the grassdischarge side of the mower with the engine running. Prohibit others from riding 7 Lawn with you on a riding mower. Riding type mowers are like small tractors. It is possible to tip these mowers to either the back or side. Exercise extreme caution when using riding mowers on slopes or inclines. LAWNS ^fglr TODAY ?Q?Is it too early to plant grass seed? My lawn look winter beaten. A ? Don't worry about seeding too early. The first time you can spare a halfhour, get the job done. Just about any lawn will benefit from new life supplied by seeding. Q?How long should I wait between seeding the lawn and using a fertilizer? A ? Grass needs food the minute it starts to grow. Put fertilizer on the very day you A, / 't*Tiuita li 1 mi ?? plant lawn seed. But use a fertilizer that is safely put right on top of the seed. Many people unintentionally starve the new grass. Q?Last year I planted grass seed heavy ? but with discouraging results. What JI J T J ? " uiu i uo wrong: A?Both seed and Turf Builder are needed. You should have insured the seed with the right nourishment. Seed is no substitute for Turf Builder and vice versa. Q?Do I need to prepare the soil? A?No. Except the bare spots. There you scarify or groove the soil so the seed can find good lodging and not wash or blow away. Better than raking, use a sharp edged tool as a spade, edger. or ice scraper to make angular slices in the surface. Q?Can I seed if I need to ~ * * ' ? uac ct LI dU^l ddb CUIILTOI, IOO A?Yes, if you choose a crabgrass stopper that is compatible with lawn seed. Some crabgrass controls prevent you from seeding for two or three months. Read the label.