University of South Carolina Libraries
i THE CHRONICLE, Clinton, S. C., August 27, 1970—5-B FARM REWSi Toll-Free Service BY M. L. OUTZ COUNTY AGENT Telephone Is Sought An effort is underway to secure toll free telephones be tween Laurens and Clinton. This is basic in the development of Laurens County it seems to me. All the people should be able to contact the County Of fices without toll. Agricultur ally speaking, it is important because there are so many businesses in Clinton that are of interest to farmers in the Laurens area. Likewise,there are a lot of businesses in Lau rens that are of interest to people in the Clinton area. We are speaking of machinery dealers, fertilizer dealers, feed and seed stores, and hard ware stores. It would mean a great deal to the trade in both of our towns. In fact, I feel that too many of our people go to other towns, to trade when we have Just as good buys and products as those in Green ville. Greenwood, or Spartan burg. But one of the most Important aspects of toll free telephones would be a con venient relationship between industry and labor. The labor force in Laurens could call the industries in Clinton, and likewise the Clinton people could contact the Industries of Laurens. There are many, many advantages m opening up the telephones between the two communities, and I hope that these companies will see this and get the Job done, and get it done reasonable, without excessive cost. I can’t help but believe that these companies will do this, because it is some what a slap in the face to have a product to see and keep it off the market. I’m talking about communication. These com panies should be the very first to work to get this job done to help in the development of our County. But this is just a be ginning, however it is the most Important step. Let’s look at Mountville andCross Hill. They simply cannot call anyone ex cept one community can call tbe other. Speaking to some of ttie people down there, they tell me that the number <>n the party lines and the cost exceeds the costs of the Laurens and Clin ton areas, and yet they are not able to call out of their own community. I hope that Laurens County will not permit this and will band together and not only see that the line between Laurens and Clinton is open, but will help Mountville and Cross Hill to come out of that typo of communication system. It is time to think about se lecting the varieties of small grain for fall planting. There has been quite a number of new varieties of small grain de veloped in recent years, and I am sure it would pay farmers who plant grain to get some of these varieties. Wheat, for in stance the Blueboy, we are told will yield very high if it is fertilized properly. It is very good for swine feed and several farmers have discussed using it instead of corn. But there ■ are other varieties such as Coker-65-20, and Knox 62, and Andnox. There are a number of new oat varieties available. Some of these are more suited for forage and hay. In fact, the Bruce and Century oats are the ones that are recommended for the Piedmont area where they have the oat disease that was so bad several years back. Century is especially suited for hay, silage, and green chop. There are other good varieties of oats available. In Barley, the Early Marconee, and Keo- wee are recommended var ieties. Keowee seems to be the leading variety with high yieldsNThis to me should be considered by our farmers as a high yield for hog feed. Rye is now being used for more than it was just a few years back. The Elbon, Weser, and Wren’s Abruzzi are recommended var ieties. We also hear quite a lot about a hybrid rye. There is not a hybrid rye. There has been some work done in cross ing these varieties to get a stimulation in growth so these new varieties that are advertised may be slightly ear lier than some of the old varieties and give a slight in crease in yield. However, don’t expect any great difference. We are sending out the varieties to the individual farmers. If you miss your letter, please call and we will put you on our list. Our free school system is the greatest of all the public services. It is now taken for granted, and we are using it as if it was something that did not cost or it was something that we possible don’t need. In my judgement, we should see that every youngster goes to school and continues through the twelfth grade. A high school education will extend a young ster a good standard of living, so keep them in school. Timely Tips BY COUNTY AGENT HOME ECONOMISTS SOIL SAMPLES-While there is time remaining, taken your soil samples for the crops to be planted this fall. SELECTING SEED - In sel ecting the seed for small grain planting, choose varieties re commended for the piedmont area. FERTILIZER - Applications of fertilizer to pastures and fields of hay can be most pro fitable. The shortage'of spring and summer hay make this ur gent. TO LOOSED FOOD BURNED on an enameled pay, add 2 tea spoons soda to one quart water and boil. This will loosen food for easy removal. Do not use steel wool or other abrasives. TO PREVENT WARPING, let metal cake pans cool before plunging them into hot suds to soak and wash. ADD SALAD DRESSING Just before serving, and use only enough dressing to moisten the ingredients. The dressing should enhance the flavors of the salad ingredients, not mask them. Who pays the mortyayc when you're flat on your hack? We do! Your man from Nationw.ck kno.vs how to keep family and heme togflt: r. 11 y him and see! IPS' JOHN C. HARMON 302 N. Broad — SlS-SOTt FARM MARKET NEWS BY M. L. OUTZ COUNTY AGENT Market prices, as of Wed nesday, August 19, 1970: Green Beans Bu Hpr $3.50- 4.50. Okra Bu Bkt $5.00-6.00 Field Peas Bu Hpr $3.50 - 4.00. Sweet Potatoes Bu 46.00 - 7.00. Food Stamps. Computerized tv ri. -am Tomatoes 6.00. Bu Bkt $4.00 Tb^ Will c ... . . ember 1, Mrs. Alice Davidson, director, Laurens County Wel fare Department, has an nounced. Persons who buy Food Stamps will receive a “Blue Slip* in the mail. This ‘Slip’ must be presented at an is suance point before food stamps can be bought. Bring your 'Green card* and “Blue slip* with you so that there will be no delay in buying food stamps. 1 extile plants in the South east account for over 90 per cent of U. S. domestic cotton consumption, according to U. S. Commerce Department fig ures. Defoliation Defoliation by insects re duces the food-making pow ers of a tree and weakens it for a season. It does not kill the tree unless defoliation occurs for several years running. DUNCAN CREEK DAM—Construc tion work is progressing on Dam No. 6B, Duncan Creek Watershed. The lake area, 76 acres, is almost com pletely cleared, the fundation keyway has been cut and back-filled with 7000 cubic yards of earth. The 264 feet of 42 inch reinforced concrete TIPS FROM CLEMSON HOME & (EDITOR’S NOTE: Informa tion in this column is provided by Extension Service specia lists and faculty members of Clemson University. Readers are Invited to submit questions. Address to, Editor, Home and Outdoors, in care of this news paper.) Q. I’m having trouble with wilt in my big boy tomatoes. Lime used to help keep this down but failed this year. What’s your suggestion? Mrs. J. H. T., Simpsotville. A. The Big Boy is a very popular variety of tomato, but it doesn’t have a high degree of wilt resistance. Get a list of recommended tomato var ieties from your county agent. You might also ask him to identify the trouble with your plants. Incidentally, lime would not control ■wilt*.—Dr. D. O. Ezell, assistant extension specialist, horticulture. Q. Our home has been in vaded by bugs this year for the first time. They come In at night, but can be found out side during tbe day. What are they and how can we get rid of them? Specimen enclosed. Mrs. W. B. L., Gray Court. A. Tbe specimen Is the ground beetle. Screening is usually effective in preventing their getting indoors but you may have special problems. Except for their annoyance, they are considered a beneficial insect because they prey on others. During the day they stay pretty weel out of sight but at night they roam about in search of prey. Where they are a pro blem, try a residual spray such as Dl^zinone, Dleldrln or Ch- lordane.—W. C. Nettles, prlnl- pal extension specialist, ento mology and plant pathology. Q. What kind of plant food do I need for my zebra plant I’ve had it about a year and it has doubled in height, but leaves turn brown around the edges and drop off. Specimen enclosed. Mrs. A. M., Foun tain Inn. A. The specimen indicates over-fertilization caused the marginal burning. Judging from the growth of the plant, how ever, the fertilizer must be agreeing with it otherwise. In the future, use about half the rate previously used and check the results. There are many water soluable house plant fert ilizers on the market that are excellent for this provided dir ections are followed.--E. V. Jones, assistant extension specialist, horticulture. Q. I’ve followed all sug gested procedures on my roses: Quality plants, recommended fertilizer, and spraying. They are blooming, but not as lux urious as the first wave of blooms. Leaves are yellowing in various stages. What’s the problem? Specimen enclosed. Mrs. F. H., Greenville. A. Diagnois was especially difficult because the specimen was too moist, but evidence suggest spider mites, which are frequently found on roses. A chemical called a mlticide is needed to control them. There are several materials avail able, including Kelthane which is one of the more effective, and Metasystox, also effective. Together with Sevin they are combined with one of the trade name products found in most garden supply stores. Many rose growers who do everything else right also need to get rid of mites.—W. C. Nettles,prin cipal extension specialist, en tomology and plant pathology. * * * 1he Old outlet pfipe (shown in photo above) has been installed. The next step is the construction of the earth fill dam consisting of 8 ,000 cubic yards. The dam is located on Duncan Creek just above the city of Clinton’s pumping station. Clinton plans to get water from the 75-acre lake.—Photo by J. B^O’Dell^Soi^Conservatim^^ejvice. CHEVY’S NEW VEGA ARRIVES StPIEMBER KMi. BUT IF YOU CANT WAIT WET1 WRITE YOUR ORDER RIGHT NOW Plaxico Chevrolet Inc. 400 West Main Street In Clinton yAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWVWWWW CLINCHFIELD SPECIAL l LABOR DAY WEEKEND EXCURSION SATURDAY, SEPT. 5 — SUNDAY, SEPT. 6 From Spartanburg, S. C., To Spruce Pine, N. C. AND RETURN ON THE SAME DAY Ride the most scenic and picturesque route east of the Rockies, through the Scenic Blue Ridge Mountains behind the oldest opferating steam lo comotive still in service in this country—“THE CLINCHFIELD SPECIAL.’” Spend a safe Labor Day Weekend by riding the rails and keep from becoming a statistic on our nation’s highways. Train will be ready for boarding at 8 a.m. and will depart at 8:30 a.m., on both Saturday, Sept. 5, and Sunday, Sept- 6. From Memorial Drive directly across from the Wofford College Football Field at Spartanburg. Arrive Back In Spartanburg at 4:15 p.m. Package Deals—Including Box Lunches and Tax Adults—$12.00 Children under 12 yrs. of Age—$6.00 Group Plans Are Available. SPECIAL ORDER COUPON FOR RESERVATIONS ALL TICKET SALES FINAL NAME: ADDRESS CITY: STATE Zip Code: No. of Adults Date Trip Desired No. of Qiiiu.t.;. MAIL COUPON TO: Mr. C. s McClure, D < A.. CLINCHFIELD RAILROAD COMPANY ROOM 815, MONTGOMERY BLDG , SPARTANBURG. S C 29901 I “Watch your span if you want to look spic.” n - rin<->r~i n rir-i^ii-~i— — IS YOUR HOOP A SIEVE? Let as re-raof yaar home with top-quality roofing mate rials. We’ll be happy to come to your home and give you an estimate. Just call 7214544 . . . COLLECT! BANK FINANCING AVAILABLE . . . NO MONEY DOWN! CAU 724-5546 COLLECT ^^ROOflHh *F*m.Y OWMtO SUatn\b* HWSMETAL works 2 —is**, HOME mmO¥§M§MT ■ 60S RBYNOLDS STRICT • flU* 724-55461 atw m a*