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THE CHRONICLE, Clinton, S. C., December 12, 1968—21 BERRY COLORFUL Southland Has Great Potential For Cattle BY M. L. OUTZ County Agent “The Southland has the great est cattle producing potential of any area in the world”, says Bill House, president of the Nat ional Cattlemans Association. Mr. House spoke at the annual S. C. Cattlemans Association Meeting held in Greenville last week. Mr. House made some other very important statements con cerning the future of cattle pro duction in the USA. Foreign im ports, according to Mr. House, are having a great influence on the cattle market in the US. He mentioned Australia as anexam- ple. That country is encouraging foreign industrial development. This is due to cheaper labor. However, there could be no cash exchanged between the countries except in imported beef from that country. Mr. House made it clear that many countries except the USA had practical import laws that controlled and protected their cattle producers. “Why doesn’t our country have the same”, Mr. House asked. The meeting was very educational and one I’m sure that every person attend ing got a great deal out of. Our annual 4-H Achieve ment and Recognition program will be held Friday evening, Dec. 13 at Presbyterian College din ing hall Some 200 youngsters, along with their parents and lead ers, are expected to attend. I would like to take this opportuni ty to express my sincere thanks to our local leaders for their New Gun Law Takes Effect On Dec. 16 Sales of guns and ammunition will be controlled under the new Federal gun law which takes effect December 16. Louis F. Fisher, Supervisor In Charge, Alcohol & Tobacco Tax Division of Internal Revenue for South Carolina, said IRS is pre paring material to help gun deal ers, gun buyers and collectors comply with the new Gun Con trol Act of 1968 which was enact ed by Congress in October. Fisher said the new law should not place any unreasonable re strictions on the purchase or Timely Tips BY COUNTY AGENTS EXTENSION HOME ECONOMISTS FARM VALUE - Nationally, the average value of an acre of farm real estate was $178.00 on March 1, 1968. For South Caro lina, the average value of an acre of land of farm real es tate was $212.00. BEEF CALVES - Many pro ducers who have calves dropped in January through March need to make preparation now for calv ing time. It costs about $80.00 to keep a cow each year. Thus, each cow that fails to raise a calf to weaning time cancels the pro fits of 2-1/2 to three cows which raise calves. All the County A- gents office at 984-3021 for In formation on saving and rais ing calves. ORCHARD DISEASE - To pre vent spread of disease from one tree to another, dip pruning tools between trees in a solution of nine parts water and one part ordinary Clorox. Be sure to clean and oil pruning tools at the end of each day’s use. CHRISTMAS COINS - Save every coin that bears the date of year you purchased your house. At Christmas, this money can be used to bug a gift for the house. HOMEMADE COUPONS- Homemade gift coupons are an inexpensive but thoughtful gift for children to give to their parents or grandparents. Coupons might read: Good for one car wash, lawn mowing or other chore. Make them with colored paper, felt pens and crayons. SHOE BAG - Hang a pocket style shoe bag inside the hall closet to hold guests’ mittens and gloves. ownership of ordinary guns used for hunting, target shooting or other lawful purposes. Persons under 21 will be pro hibited from purchasing pistols, revolvers, and ammunition for such weapons and persons under 18 will not be permitted to pur chase any firearms or ammuni tion. Sales will generally not be per mitted to out-of-state residents, Fisher said, although a person from an adjoining state can buy a rifle or shotgun by complying with certain provisionsof the new Act. Sales to residents of a state will be prohibited if possession of the firearm is not allowed by local ordinance. Summaries of pertinent local laws are being compiled in a booklet to be mailed by IRS to Federally licensed gun dealers. The booklet, Publication 603, “Published Ordinances-Fire arms,” should be in the hands of dealers before December 16. Put a new zinc in your holi day meal with the help of fresh red cranberries. Now, until the end of the year, is the time to enjoy the tangy tartness you can get in a fresh cranberry relish to add color and taste to your turkey or goose. The bouncy goodness of fresh berries adds a special touch to that family feast or to make any day a special day. support and help in carrying out 4-H work. Without these leaders there cannot be a very sound 4-H program. And too, I would like to congratulate all the boys and girls for having accomplished and achieved so much in their pro ject work. This being the end of the club year I would like to con gratulate our agents who work with these young people. These are Mr. Williams, Mr. Reeves, Mr. Cely and of course, our Home Economist Miss Camp. There is room for more 4-Hers’ in Laurens County. Those who do not have an oppor tunity to attend a meeting in your community should join the County Wide Club. This club meets the first Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at the Agricultural Building. If you are interested plan to attend. Other clubs in the county are: Camak, Cross-Hill Mountville, Garlington Street, Gray Court- Owings, Greenpond, Hickory Tavern, Whitten Village, Shady Grove, Sanders, Pleasant View, Woodson, Midway and the Live stock Club. Efforts are being made to or ganize a club at Lanford. It is our hope to have clubs conviently lo cated throughout the county. ( It \NIIKRKY- MTI.K RELISH (Makes 1 servings) 2 cups Ocean Spra> fresh cranberries i cup sugar *2 cup water 2 medium-sized cooking apples, peeled, cored and coarseh chopped 1 tablespoon cider vinegar (op tional) Combine cranberries, sugar, water, apples and vinegar. Bring to a boil and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 10 min utes, or until apples and cranberries are tender. Chill and serve. Don't Forget Your Manners At Christmas BY HELEN CAMP Extension Home Economist Christmas time is so much fun that you just can’t keep from sing ing! But how often in the midst of the holiday music have you missed some important notes? Don’t let the Christmas season throw your social manners off key. Follow these cues to make your notes as easy as do-re-mi. “Thank you’s” for gifts are the notes you’ll need to write most often. You must write a note if you’re unable to thank someone in person for a gift. However, even if Grandmother lives in the same town, she’ll appreciate a personal note from you. Always wmte your note with in a week after receiving a gift. Sincerity is the most import ant quality in a note of thanks. If the yellow sweater CousinNora sent you makes you look pale, you don't have to say the color is perfect for you. Instead, talk about how soft the sweater is or how warm it will keep you on cold winter days. Remember that it's the thought, as well as the gift, for which you are express ing your appreciation. Try to make your notes sound natural by pretending that you’re talking to the person you’re writ ing. Include some news about your family or yourself, or inquire about your faraway friend’s acti vities. Bread ‘n’ butter letters the grace notes you send to your hostess after an overnight or weekend visit. It’s not enough to thank Mrs. Jones at the door as you leave -- or to ask Jo Jones to thank her mother for you. You must thank Mrs. Jones, in writ ing, within a week after you get home - preferably sooner. As in a thank-you note for a gift, you should keep your tone natural and sincere. One excell ent way to show your apprecia tion for her hospitality is to re call some of the highlights of your visit. While keeping in step with the noteworthy tempo of your social life this season, don’t forget to keep your correspondence clear and clean. Even the most proper note-paper makes a poor im pression if it ian*t sludge-free and neat. Your notepaper may be plain white or a delicate shade, monogrammed or simply de corated with a dainty floral bor der. 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