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M . Thursday, March 26,1931 McCORMlCK MESSENGER, McCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA PAGE NUMBER EIGHT A $1000 Garden Contest For 1931 ENTRIES FROM McCORMICK COUNTY WANTEO One thousand $1,000) dollars will be given in prizes to gardeners and farmers over the state who wish to try their luck at growing vege tables. It is hoped that this contest will encourage the planting of year-round gardens and a much wider use of vegetables in *the home. The contest has been made pos sible through the co-operation of The Columbia State, The Spartan burg Herald, Woodruff Seed Com pany, Milford, Conn.; N. V. Potash Export My., Atlanta, tsra.; Hastings Seed Co., Atlanta, Ga.; The Bar rett Co., Atlanta, Ga.; I. N. Sim on & Son, Philadelphia, Pa.; Mich- ells Seed House, Philadelphia, Pa.; Gill Bros. Seed Co., Montavilla Station, ^Portland, Oregon; and others. This contest is being conducted under the auspices of Winthrop and Clemson College and is in charge of A. P. Schilletter, Exten sion Horticulturist, and Mrs. Dora Dee Walker, Production Specialist. If you would like to enter this contest fill out application blank and mail to your county agent, home agent, or A. E. Schilletter, Extension Horticulturist, Clemson College, S. C., at once. If you are not interested, please give this in formation to a friend or neighbor. Roles for Garden Contest Size of Plot: Any size plot will be admitted. However, the garden er who makes the best use of his plot will be given first considera tion. Entries: Each contestant will keep the same record and will be classified as follows: Classes: To give every gardener a chance at the prizes, the follow ing classes are provided: Class 1. Home gardener. May sell up to $100 without being put in Class 2. Class 2, Those who sell between $100 and $400 worth. \ Class 3, Market gardeners who sell over $400 worth. Class 4. Tenant farmers only. Class 5, Negro farmers only. First, second and third prizes of $100, $50 and $25 will be awarded in classes one, two, and three; $50, $25, and $15 in classes four and five; and smaller prizes of cash, seed, or supplies in each class. Contestants* eligible for classes 4 arid 5 will be allowed to com pete in all clashes, but should they win first or second prize in one of first three classes they will auto- maUeaUy become ineligible for prizes in classes 4 and 5. The prizes wiH then be awarded to the next highest competitor. Special credit will be given for fall and winter gardens. Keeping Record: Each contestant in mak ing application ’for entry in this contest agrees to furnish the in formation asked for in the simple monthly contest record book. This information is expected to be furn ished whether the contestant is successful in winning a prize or not. Awarding Prizes: In awarding the prizes in the garden contest the following points will be taken into consideration. First, the rec ord which should show consecu tive plantings throughout the sea son in order to keep up a ready supply of fresh vegetables. It should also show that the vege tables grown are served in suffi cient quantities to take care of the nutrition requirements of the fam ily, and that sufficient amounts are canned for winter use. The garden should show that the contestant is using the proper methods of controlling diseases and insects and has* properly fert- Ulzed and cultivated his plot. As far as possible, the gardeners will be visited and records checked to aee what type of garden they have. Application Blank Garden Contest I would like to enter the garden contest and will keep the record furnished by the Extension Ser vice, Clemson College, S. C. Name Address County Size Plot No. in Family flame in blank spaces, vegetables now growing in your garden, such as collards, turnips, beets, etc: Parksville Farmers Met On Thursday Twenty-three interested farmers if Parksville and vicinity -net with ;V. H. Wooten, agricultural teach er, Thursday night, March 20, to study the best and most econom ical fertilizers to use for corn. Through studies of various experi ment station tests discussions of the experiences of several farmers present, the following conclusions were reached: First, that sulphate of ammonia nitrate of soda give the highest Ids or corn at less cost per acre an other sources of ammonia. Second, that corn on gray soils requires less phosphorus than when planted on red soils. Third, that com planted on red soils' needs only \ 24 pounds require less phosphorus than when of phosphorus or an equivalent of 150 pounds of acid phosphate per acre. Fourth, that ammonia on corn gives larger returns from money invested than any other plant food, about thirty-two pounds per acre giving the most economical returns for the money invested on both red and gray soils. It will take one hundred twenty-eight pounds of sulphate of ammonia or one hundre<J^seventy-seven pounds of nitrate of soda per acre to give this thirty-two pounds of am monia. Fifth, that com planted on gray soils requires no potash and' very little on red soils, eight pounds giv ing best results or an equivalent of sixteen pounds of muriate of pot ash. Applying the above conclusions in practice, the men present de cided that the following practices would give the best results for corn: For gray soils, no phosphor us or potash will be necessary this year but about 125 to 150 pounds of sulphate of ammonia or 150 to 200 pounds of nitrate of soda per, dicre should be applied as a side dresser or part as a side dresser and part applied when the corn is planted. For red soils, the best practice would be to apply about 200 pounds of a home mixed 15-5-0 or 12-5-5 per acre and about 100 pounds of sulphate of ammonia or 150 pounds of nitrate of soda ap plied as a side dresser. The members of the class, in a business session, voted to buy their fertilizer materials, namely, acid phosphate, sulphate of ammonia, muriate of potash, and nitrate of soda, co-operatively from W. T. Self, local merchant, provided he could equal prices obtained else where. If he can not equal or beat prices obtained elsewhere, the members agreed to let L. F. Brad shaw handle their fertilizer at fifty cents a ton commission. Members present at this meeting were: M. N. Sturkey, R. A. Buch anan, Calvin Cooper, J. H. Lyon, L. F. Bradshaw, C. L. Freeland, H. E. Freeland, W. N. Edmunds, Joe Price, S. J. King, J. H. Drennan, D. M. Blackwell, John Selfi R. L. Rid- lehoover, J. P, Brunson, T. B. Wood, H. M. Self, J. M. Bussey, Fred Bass, J. W. Fowler, W. T. Self, Mid. Self aa&’Win. Self. — if® m wmmsmm .v.x.!vM*.%v.v2v. ll/IORE than 1,000,000 letters were received by R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company at Winston-Salem, N. C., in the contest for $50,000 cash prizes in connection with the new cellophane wrapping for Camel cigarette packages. The photograph shows one mountain containing ’ more than 500,000 unopened letters as they were delivered to the judges. Several weeks will be required to read letters and select winners. Award Prizes In Cigarette Contest 'Not Yet Made WILL TAKE CONSIDERABLE TIME TO READ ALL LETTERS AND JUDGE PROPERLY . Eastern foresters are asking to bacco growers to exercise care in preparing tobacco plant beds. By burning on quiet days, extinguish ing all coals, and keeping tools for fire fighting handy, the spread of damaging fires to woodlands may be avoided. Do you grow your own plants?. Do you have a hot bed? f, Do you have a coldframe? A (Mail at once to your home agent, county agent or A. E. Schil letter, Extension Horticulturist, Clemson College, S. C.) This contest is being conducted under the auspices of Winthrop and Clemson College and is charge of A. E. Schilletter, Extension Horticulturist and Mrs. Dora Dee Walker, Production Specialist. We should like to have several entries from the county. MRS. NELL STALLWORTH, H. D. Agent. E. L. ROGERS, • .J, ^ County Agent. WINSTON-SALEM, N. C., Mar. 21.—The appearance of a number of fake telegrams falsely notifying individuals in various sections of the country that they have been awarded one of the prizes offered by the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in the Camel* cigarette contest, led officers of the com pany to issue this statement today. “We have learned through num erous letters, telegrams and news paper articles that practical jok ers in some sections of the country are sending telegrams purporting to come from us notifying individ uals that they have won a prize in our $50,000 Camel Cigarette con test,” the statement said. “We regret the appearance of these hoaxes and wish to assure contestants and the public gener ally that no prize selections have yet been made. In fact it will be several weeks before the Judges and their staff can possibly make selections. “Approximately a million an swers were received in the contest. Obviously a fair reading of .so many letters requires a consider able period of time. Every letter is be^ng given a careful reading. Those with special merit must be studied. “We want to thank all who en tered the contest and to ask them to be patient. Several more weeks must elapse before the judges can render a decision. The names of all winners will be included in our formal announcements just as quickly as the letters can be exam ined and selections detenpined.” txt Special Tax Collection Is Ordered In Florida TALLAHASSEE, 'Fla., March 21. —Having directed Bay County, Florida, to levy sufficient taxes to pay .that part of its $1,625,000 bonded debt falling due during 1930-1931, the State Supreme Court Saturday ordered Tax Col lector C. T. Porter, of Bay County to proceed with the collection of the special taxes. An alternative writ of mandamus directing Porter to collect the taxes or come into court on April 7 and show why he should not do so was issued by the Supreme Court Saturday. The writ was issued on applica tion of Wabash College, of Craw- fordsville, Ind., and others, all iiolders of Bay County bonds issued during 1925-1927. Dr. Blackwell’s Office Over Drug Store PLUM BRANCH NEWS ITEMS Mr. Charlie Rearden returned last Thursday to his work in Win ston-Salem, N. C., after a week’s visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Rearden. Mr. Leon Floyd of Florence vis ited among friends here this week. Miss Marion Harmon of McCor mick spent Friday night as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Har mon, Jr. N Miss Helen Miner of Meeting Street spent the past week end here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Miner. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Parks visited relatives in Augusta Friday. Friends * of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Harmon, Jr., and litle son, Belton, regret that they are moving back to McCormick, where Mr. Harmon has taken up his duties as post master. Mr. Marvin Pratt of Augusta spent Friday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Rearden. Mrs. John Wall of Greenwood is spending some time here with rela tives. Mr. M. P. Lankford was a busi ness visitor in Charlotte, N. C., Tueday and Wednesday. A delightful party was given by Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Holleman on last Wednesday evening at their home here. Spring flowers were used in profusion throughout the living room arid hall where bridge and dancing were enjoyed by a number of friends. After several progressions, tempting refresh ments were served by the hostess. Those present wdre, Misses Allene, Irene and Annie Mae Langley, Cornelia Winn, Rebekah Lankford, Mrs. B. C. Rice, Mrs. J. B. Harmon, Jr., Messrs. W. M. Freeland, Leon Floyd, O. L. Sturkey, R. F. Banks, G. E. Langley, E. C. Rice, J. B. Har mon, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Holle man. X Favors Night Work (Greenville Piedmont, Mar. 19,) “This question of women working at night has two sides,” said Miss Margaret Laing of the American Red Cross. “In most cases where women have to work, they can do so better at night, especially if children are in school. They can be at work while the children are sleeping, get some rest and be awake in the afternoons for leis ure hours with the children. Ruling that they cannot work at night is a hardship rather than a kindness in most cases. It is exactly right to keep children from working at night, however.” Card Of Thanks We take this method to thank our negihbors and other good friends for the many acts of kind- For the present, and until furth- ‘ e “ t0 « s d “ ring 1Une f s and at er notice, I am using an office he deat . h ° f ° ur wlfe and mother. over Stroms’ Drug Store. Calls for me will be taken at the drug store. I have night ph me connection ac my home in Parksville and will an swer night calls in McCormick on same basis as though I were living in McCormick. W. G. BLACKWELL, M. D, Happiness is merely the matter of having a good time without go ing into debt for it. — • A. N. Jaynes and Family. Professional Card W. K. CHARLES Attorney-At-Law office, Farmers Bank Building Days at McCormick TUESDAYS atod FRIDAYS * MODOC NEWS Well, fellow correspondents we are sorry but our dots were jotted down last week and layed on the desk for mailing and were not mailed in after all. Messrs. T. J. Stone and H. J. Bussey spent several days at Sand- ersville, Ga., last week. Mrs. Sue Parks of Augusta spent last week here among relatives and friends. Mr. G. E. Dukes left last week for a two weeks’ stay in Alabama. Mr. R. G. Boswell of Augusta is spending some time here in the home of Mr. A. V. Bussey. Mrs. C. H. Stone was a business visitor to McCormick on Tuesday of this week. Mrs. E. F. Bussey is spending the week among relatives at Clarks Hill. Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Mayer, Miss Marion Herron, Miss Annie Jack- son and Miss Minnie Jackson were callers here Monday night to Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Bussey. Misses Margie Reese and Myrtle McDaniel were the pleasant guests Tuesday night to Misses Caroline and Emily Dukes. Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Marshall, ac companied by Messrs. , Cliff and William Reese, spent Tuesday in Augusta. Miss Evelyn Bussey returned to Augusta on Tuesday of this week. Mr. B. P. Reese of Augusta made a short visit here Tuesday morning. Mr. H*. W. Bailey was a visitor to Greenwood last Friday. Mr. J. C. Maddox spent the past week end at his old home near Lincolnton, Ga. ^ . Modoc. _x Bordeaux Has Club Meeting pur Bordeaux Home-Demonstra tion meeting was held at Bordeaux School House, Wednesday, March 18th. The meeting was opened with the song, “Now the Day is Over” and devotional exercise led by Mrs. Cade, after which she read the history of Bordeaux, which was very interesting. Then the meet ing was turned over to Mrs. Stall- worth. She gave a very interesting talk on border planting. Then we had a flower contest in which Lettie Mae South and Mrs. Parnell won. We were very glad to have Mrs. Hendrix as a visitor. WANTED—Mule, harness and one horse wagon for Abbeville Coun ty farm. H. S. Link, Box 1715, At lanta, Ga. FOR RENT—Offices recently va cated by Mr. W. K. Charles. See P. J. Robinson, Farmers Bank. FOR RENT—Five room house and 2 1-2 acres land on edge of town. Ten dollars per month. J.. T. Faulkner, McCormick, S. C. NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF BANK OF PLUM BRANCH: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a reference will be held in the above matter in my office on the 6th day of April, 1931, to take testimony as to the accounts of the Receiver of Bank of Plum Branch and to check the said accounts. There are certain creditors whose addresses are unknown to the Re ceiver and who have not proven their claims or called for dividends. These creditors are requested to appear at the said reference and prove said claims, or the fund will be placed back for general distri bution among all creditors. L. G. BELL, Master, McCormick County. McCormick, S. C., March 23, 1931.—2t. Notice Of Sale S. C. WEEKLY INDUSTRIAL REVIEW 7 The following record of indus trial activity lists items showing investment of capital, employ ment of labor and business activ ities and opportunities. Informa tion from which the paragraphs are prepared is from local papers, usually of towns mentioned, and may be considered generally cor- -ect. Dillon — Plans being considered for construction of gas manufac turing plant. # Abbeville — Tames Darracott op ened new grocery store here re cently. Easley —Extensive *mprovemcnte being made to store of Leniiardt Wyatt. Dillon — Komblut’s Department Store to open for business soon. Charleston — Better Business Association of South Carolina or ganized here. Union — Extensive improve ments being made to Lewis & Mill er Store. Newberry — Ritiz Theatre open ed for business under management ^f C. H. Albrecht. Sumter — Tomlinson’s Ladies’ Store opened for business in build ing formerly occupied by J. L. Mimnaugh & Co. Columbia — Formal services held recently for opening Columbia Hotel. All of the personal property of the late J. W. Johnson will be sold in front of the court house in Mc Cormick on the first Saturday, 4th day, in April, 1931, at 2:30 o’clock, if weather permits, if not will be sold the following Saturday at the same hour; just a few articles list ed below. One Ford, Gold Watch, Gun, Pistol, Two Rifles, Carpenter’s: Tools and Shop Tools, Crockery Ware, Furniture and Bedding will be sold to the highest bidder for cash. J. R. GARNETT, . Administrator. Plum Branch, S. C.,. March 23, 1931.—2t. Late Spring Retards The Flower Growth FAMOUS CHARLESTON FLOWER GARDENS WILL NOT REACH PEAK BEFORE EASTER WEEK CIJARLESTON, ksonably cool £ Mar. 23.—An un seasonably cool Spring has so de layed flowers in this section that in the opinion of the owners of the internationally famous Mag nolia ’Gardens and Middleton Gar dens near Charleston, the peak of Azalea bloom will not be reached this season before Easter Week. In recent years the Azaleas have been abundant by March 20th but this Spring the 16th of March found few bushes in bloom. In dications are now that because of the retarded development of bloom they will not be profuse before April 1st and that the peak will be reached between April 5th and 15th according to C. N. Hastie and J. J. Pringle Smith, respective owners of Magnolia and Middleton Gardens. The Camellia Japonica, which many prefer to the mass of Azalea colors, have been favorably affect ed by the unseasonable weather for hey are now in gorgeous bloom md have not yet attained their height of beauty, although last /ear at this time the Camellias' vere almost over. The weather this winter in Char leston has been unusually cool, as vas the case all over the South, but it has not been severe enough to harm any of the flowers; merely to* dow up their bloom. Horticultur e's predict that when the Azaleas do Maze forth in a couple of weeks they will excel in beauty the gor geous spectacles of recent seasons. Inquiries from over the nation as to the gardens give reason to believe that an even great number of persons will make the pilgrim- McCormick — Joseph Murray lawyer, opened offices in rooms j age this April to Magnolia and Middleton Place than was the case over J. B. Blackwell’s store on Au gusta Street. last year. Because of the late Hampton — C. Bissel Parker arid, season the owners of both gardens T. G. Stanley re-opened store here have decided to allow the gardens formerly operated by V. M. Stan to remain open to the public later ey. ithan usual. They probably will Georgetown — Plans being con- . not be closed before May 10th May sidered for establishing shad :’n- i whereas in previous years dustry In this vicinity. 11st has been the closing date. Allendale —■ AYork to start soon j txt on drilling new test oil wells in this j Male parrots are usually more vKiriity; ~ talkative tKari the females.