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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
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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.
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