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♦ t THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Thursday, June IS, 1961 j jr rrrrri - - - ■■■■■■«»»»«»■»««■ Farms and Folks By L C. Hamilton Clemson Extension Information Specialist 9 You see a variety of roadside when no highway signs were markets as you ride along Pal- used. Signs on the stand itself metto highways. I or at distances of 100 to 300 yards The markets range in size and were not sufficient tn getting the simplicity to a few watermelons | most st °P s and cantaloupes piled on the Quality, freshness, appearance ground to large produce displays of the stand and produce displays in attractive buildings This and cheaper price were reasons method of selling is legitimate, motorists gave for stopping. In and properly pursued, offers general, peaches were the best some opportunity to South Caro- sellers, although apples, toma- lina farmers toes, watermelons, cantaloupes. On the well traveled highways, and other good quality produce at least, the potential customers sel1 wel1 ' ,0 ° are there.'TVot only is there an The best busines:' hours for abundance of native travelers, | roadside markets was found to but thousands of tourists also pass through our state each day. The real problem lies in getting the motorist to stop Clemson's department of Agri cultural Economics has devoted considerable study to factors that entice motorists to stop along the highway to purchase fruits and vegetables. For the most part, customers be 4:00 to 6:00 p. m. when about half of the total sales were made Three-fourths of the day’s sales were made between the hours of 3:00 and 7:00 p m Dr. G. H. Aull, head of Clem- sons' Department of Agricultu ral Economics and Rural Soci ology, has long envisioned a i method by w hich the appearance and efficiency of roadside mar- where some of the lost cotton acres you’ve been hearing so much about in the Piedmont are going. • • • Richland County's Emergency Planning Committee may be the first to develop a master plan to go into operation in event of serious emergency. Primary purpose of the plan, according to R. W. (Bob) Bailey, is to protect people, livestock and property. • • • “Where heptachlor was applied correctly last fall, we have little if any weevil infestation in old alfalfa fields. New plantings of* alfalfa have heavy infestations, however. We need more study on controlling the weevil in new plantings." M. L. Outz, Laurens County agent, said that heptachlor disk-| ed into the soil was apparently I not sufficient to kill the pest • • • “There is increased interest in soybean production in this coun ty,” Newberry County agent A 1 L. Busby, told me. Such interest in soybeans seems to be general throughout the state, according to reports I’ve heard and seen. Soybeans ranked fourth in im-l portance in crops in South Caro lina last year. M-Sgt. Rowe ReenRsts Master Sergeant Schufford C. Rowe, assistant in military science at Presbyterian College, is pictured at left above being congratulated by Lieutenant Colonel W. W. Barnett upon re enlistment for another three-year tour of army service. Sgt. Rowe, infantry non-commissioned officer with almost 21 years of service behind him, has been on the PC military staff for more than five years. Col. Barnett heads the department as pro fessor of military science. Clinton Legionnaires Meet Nortn Augusta Tonight; 2-2 Record The Clinton American Legion Juniors bave a 2-2 record as they go to North Augusta tonight for Play will resume at Clinton next the fifth game of the current sea son. Friday night the Clintonians will play at Ware Shoals, Tues day they will go to Greenwood. Thursday night, the 22nd, when Newberry will furnish the opposi tion. Clinton defeated Newberry and Ware Shoals for their two wins, while losing to North Augusta and Greenwood. Clinton 17, Ware Shoals 6 Clinton defeated Ware Shoals 17-6 in a game here last Thurs day. Rickey Corley went the distance in getting the win for Clinton. He struck out five, issued five base on balls and allowed 10 hits. Mike Davis was charged with the loss. *' Pat Landlord paced the win ning hitters with two hits. One hit was a three-run homer in the first inning. Barry Whitman had a perfect night at the plate for Clinton with three hits in three times at bat. Pacing the Ware Shoals hitters was Preston Cox with three hits in five trips to the plate. Ware Shoals 010 000 122— 6 10 2 Clinton 303 224 21x—17 16 4 Greenwood 11, Clinton 4 Centerfielder Ronnie Lamp per sonally accounted for four Green wood runs and lefty David Wrenn struck out 24 batters to lead the Greenwood American Legion Jun iors, 11-4, over Clinton here Mon day night. Lamb, from McCormick, slam med a toweling homer to score three runs am} also singled to drive In another in four trips to the plate for Greenwood. Wrenn's wildness in the second inning accounted for three Clinton runs and two errors and a pass ball in the sixth acounted for the other. Wrenn walked four and hit one batsman in chalking up his second win. The win ran Greenwood’s rec ord to 3-1 and Clinton's to 2-2. Phil King, Herbie Rosenblum and Hendricks each singled for Clinton’s only three hits. Clinton 030 001 000— 4 3 8 Greenwood 004 041 20x—11 14 2 IF YOU DON’T READ THE CHRONICLE YOU DON’T GET THE NEWS PHONE 833-8541 Southerland Joins New Laurens Bank Births expect to get a little better “deal" kets might be improved. —either a cheaper price, fresher Dr. Aull's program calls for produce, or both — at farmer organizing a system of privately roadside markets. Whether it’s owned but cooperatively organiz- fair or not, most of them prob- ed markets. The markets would: ably have some notions of econo- submit to standardized design I mizing by “eliminating the mid- and layout and perhaps carry a dleman." common name. By adhering to To people accustomed to su- minimum standards of quality, permarket type one-stop shop- and carrying a larger than usual ping, an additional stop for a line of produce, he reasons that single purchase may seem some- sales could be increased, what of an inconvenience. For The plan would have merit also this they expect attractions suf-' in allowing farmers to specialize ficient to compensate for the add- with crops One farmer might ed trouble grow peaches for the entire coope- Adding a more complete line of rative. another tomatoes, and so goods partly overcomes this criti- on cism Clemson studies have Clemson agricultural engineers shown that stands selling water- have one plan for a roadside melons, peaches, tomatoes, can- market structure (No. 5699) taloupes. and other vegetables at- which 1 like very much. NALLEY Mr. and Mrs. Charles Irvin P. Southerland of Florence, Nalley announce the birth of a been named executive vice- daughter, Pamela June, on June president and cashier of the First Natonal Bank of Laurens. The announcement was made last week by George Phinney, president of the new bank, who said he had received notification 10 at Hays hospital. Mrs. Nalley is the former Miss Jolene Ben nett. WOODWARD Mr. and Mrs. James Paul Woodward announce the birth of of Mr. Southerland's approval by a son. Roger Dale, on June 10 the comptroller of the currency at Hays hospital. Mrs. Woodward in Washington. before marriage was Miss Lila The bank, which will be located Jean Gooch, on the square in the old Thomp- SHEPARD son and Bobo building, is Mr and Mrs. Charles Shepard scheduled for completion some announce the birth of a daughter time in July. Mr. Phinney said June 13 at Hays hospital. Mrs. I extensive renovations are now un- Shepard is the former Miss Betty derway, and plans call for the Lydia. tract more customers, for exam ple, than those selling watermel ons alone. The attractiveness of the stand, premises, and signs has an im portant bearing on whether the motorist stops. This is particu- Your county agent will be able to get these plans for you. They will be interested in any plans for improving existing—or estab lishing—new roadside markets. • • • We hope to plant the largest larly true for out of state custom- acreage of Coastal Bermuda ever ers. planted in one year,” G. W. Bon- A mass of facts relating to n*tte. McCormick, says of this roadside market efficiency has year’s farm activity, been gathered by Cleiaeoa. Per I During the teat week of March, instance, an experimental market 1W acres of Bermuda were plant- near Columbia showed that 52% I ed in McCormick. April was a more customers stopped when big planting month, but I don’t attractive roadside signs were have the final tabulation, placed 400 yards up the road than 1 I think we’re beginning to see Father’s Day Special bta value gift The he-min shaver at the compact price! Adjustable head for cleaner shaves! World’s only washable, stainless steel head for cleaner shaves! sftsas: SCHICK. $12.95 “It’g lime That Counts” CLINTON JOANNA WILLIAM T. DAVIS William T. Davis was pre sented a Bachelor of Architec ture degree at the graduating exercises at Clemson College on Sunday. William is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Davis of this city. He was a member of the senior platoon and belongs to the American Institute of Architects. His wife, the for mer Rachel Senn of Laurens, completed work last summer at Wintbrop and received her di ploma at graduating exercises on May 28. Cavaliers lake Two From Slater The Clinton Cavaliers boosted their standing in the Western Carolina League last week by taking two games from Slater Thursday and Friday nights by scores of 4-3 and 13-10. Julian Green won his own game' for Clinton Thursday night when j : he singled across the winning run j ; in the eighth inning to top Slater j 4-3. 1 The Sluggers started with a : bang in the bottom of the first when Maurice Atkins hit the first pitch off Green for a homer in the deepest part of centerfield. Clinton took a 3-1 lead in the third on a two-run homer Littleton. Slater tied it opening to be held August 1. Mr. Southerland and his family will move to Laurens on or around June 15, Mr. Phinney said Mr. Southerland was born in Wilmington, N. C. He attended the Myrtle Beach public schools and received his BS degree in business administration from The Citadel in 1949 A World War II veteran, he served in the Navy and now holds a reserve com mission as lieutenant in the Na val Reserve. In 1949 Southerland became associated with the First Nation al Bank of Myrtle Beach, serving as teller, assistant cashier and MARTIN Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Martin an nounce the birth of a daughter on May 30 at Self Memorial hospital, Greenwood. Mrs. Martin is the former Miss Rcslyn Cason. BLAKELY Capt. and Mrs. Lee A. Blakely, Jr., of Washington, D. C„ an nounce the birth of a daughter, Victoria Louise, on June 13 at the Andrews Air Force Base Hos pital. Mrs. Blakely is the former Miss Louise Katz, of Collingdale, Pa. HOLDER Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Eugene Holder announce the birth of a cashier. Since 1955 he has been daughter, Tammy Darlene, on executive vice-president of the j une 8 at Blalock Clinic. Before Bank of Florence at Florence. by at 3-3 after sev en innings, with Barbary singling acres sthe tying run. But S Owens doubled in the eighth, went to third on a passed ball and' scored on Green’s single. Slater missed a chance to tfo the score in the ninth by getting two runners on base on a walk to Reister and single by Reece, but Green got out of trouble. Win at Clinton The Clinton Cavaliers pounded' out a 13-10 win over Slater in a real old-fashioned slugfest at the Cavalier field Friday night. Truman Owens was the bigj man with two home runs and a double in four trips, driving in six runs. One of his homers was a grand slam in the fifth. Kinard' Littleton also blasted out a homer for the Cavaliers as did William Archie and Eddie Grasso Leading the Slater hitting was Dean Price with two for four in cluding a double. George Black- well and Maurice Atkins hit home runs for the Sluggers. Roy Millwood was the winner, and Wells took the loss. Sales Higher For Winn-Dixie Sales recorded by Winn-Dixie Stores during the 48-week period ended May 27 showed an increase of 4.24 per cent over the corre sponding period a year ago. A total sales volume of $694,- 301,242 for this year's 48-week period surmounted last year's fig ures of $866,046,227 by $28,255,015 Sales during the four-week pe- * ndlng May 27 totaled $57,- »4l.a3 as compand with $55,778,- 430 during the corresponding pe- SuaiSf* l8, S’ “ tocreute <* $t,- 764,803, or 3.18 per cent. Winn-Dixie, operating a num- ot super-markets in this area has a total of 533 retail unite and 8 wholesale units, compand to 510 retail unit, and 9 whole. ■ale units a LAMAR KING, JR. Lamar King, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. King, of Kin- ards, was presented the Amer ican Legion Auxiliary “O. B. Cannon’’ Citisenship Award during commencement exer cises at Newberry High School May 28. Lamar was chosen by the faculty to receive this award which is presented annually to the outstanding senior who has displayed the highest qualities of citisenship, honor, scholar ship, leadership and service daring his four years of high school. Lamar was also recipient of the Key Club scholarship, an annual scholarship given by the Key Club of Newberry High School. Lamar will attend Furman University this fall. Swimmnig Lessons Begin June 19 Swimming instructions for non swimmers will be given on a no- cost basis at the Clinton and Ly dia pools beginning Monday mor ning at 9:00 a. m., Claude Crock er, Industrial Relations Director for the mills, announced today. Parents interested in their chil dren receiving swimming lessons to be taught by Red Cross certi fied life guards should contact head life guards David Cromer, Clinton, and Joel Cox, Jr., Lydia, at the pools. Hundreds of Clinton area boys and girls have learned to swim in this program offered each year as a public service by Clinton-Lydia Cotton Mills. Golf Association Luncheon Tuesday The Ladies' Golf Association of Lakeside Country Club will bold a luncheon meeting Tuesday, June 98, at 12:10. Hostesses will he Mrs. Robert Black and Mrs. George Blalock. marriage Mrs. Holder was Miss Mary Ann O’Shields. WILKES Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O. Wilkes announce the birth of a daughter, Elizabeth Diane, on June 11 at Blalock Clinic. Mrs. Wilkes was formerly Miss Char- line Parrish. SPIVEY Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Spivey an nounce the birth of a son on June 12. Mrs. Spivey was before mar riage Helena Blackstone. Rites Yesterday For W. T. O'Shields, 66 William Thomas O’Shields, 66, of 302 Academy street, died Tues day at 12:30 a. m. in a Greenwood hospital after an illness of ten months. Mr. O’Shields was a son of the late R. A. O’Shields and Mrs. Hannah Casey O’Shields, natives of Laurens. He had lived in Clin ton for the past several years and was employed at Clinton Mills before his retiriment. He was a member of Utica Baptist Church in Seneca Surviving are his wife, Mrs Nellie Williams O’Shields; three daughters, Mrs. J. H. Lyles of Darlington; Mrs. John W. Ab bott of Seneca; and Mrs. Allen Patterson of Calhoun Falls; six sons, William R. O’Shields of Greenwood; G. M. O’Shields of Decatur, Ala.; T. Perry O'Shields of Vinton, Ga.; John L. O’Shields of Pensacola, Fla.; and Gary H. O’Shields of Clinton; 15 grand children; a sister, Mrs. Charles Johnson of Ware Shoals; three brothers, Fayette O’Shields of Martinez; Barney O’Shields of Greenville; and Toy O’Shields of Laurens. Funeral services were conduct ed Wednesday at 3:30 p. m. at Calvary Baptist Church by Rev. J. W. Spillers, Rev. WilUam M. Ellenburg, and Rev. Lee Bishop. Burial was in Greenwood Mem orial Gardens. Pallbearers were C. E. Leo pard, Bill Snelgrove, Herbert Hughes, C. E. Roberts, Harold Collins, and Charles Johnson. The honorary escort included Robert Mahon, J. P. H. Nelson, Winder Gary, Jack Greer, M. T. Sumeral, J. C. Godfrey, J. R. Reynolds, Sam Madden, B. F. Garrison, Calvin Cooper. D. O. Freeman, C. A. Gibson, Ed Dick- ard. Bill Terry, and Harry League. CREDITORS’ NOTICE All persons having claims aganist the estate of John Lloyd Adair, deceased are hereby noti fied to file tbe same duly verifi ed. with tbs undersigned, and thoss indebted to said estate will likewise. Lott Adair Executive May IS. ISM JUNE 18th ALL GIFTS WRAPPED FREE $29.99 Talk about neat ' heat waves! 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