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V Thursday, July 7, 1932 McCORMICK MESSENGER, McCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA^ r'Avrri uirioiiirx inxuuf National 4-H Camp Is Boon To Delegates FRANK PARK El STCCKERj^S! CLEMSON COLLEGE, July 5.— The climax of my life so far was reached when I attended the Na tional 4-H Club Camp,” said Robert Lemmon, Fairfield clubster, return ing from Washington, D. C., where he was one of South Carolina’s four representatives selected on the basis of outstanding success in club work. The other three were Allen Settle, Spartanburg; Annie McLeod, POSTAGE . . . and harmony— Florence; Sara Ammons, Green- I remember when the letter post- wood. Theo Vaughan, extension age rate was first reduced from camp and recreation specialist; H. three cents to two, in 1883. Twice M. Bonnett, assistant farm agent of since then it has been put back to Spartanburg; and Mrs. Alice Guy the old figure, once during the Courtney, Florence home agent, at- World War and now under the new tended the camp with the four club revenue law, beginning July 6. 1 members. Mrs. Floyd G. Talbert Writes Letter From San Diego, Calif. TO HER MOTHER-IN-LAW, MRS. LULA TALBERT, OF ROUTE NO. 3, McCORMICK, S. C. The standard color for the ordin ary letter postage stamp has been The educational value of the reg ular programs and the inspiration red for so long that Uncle is print- ; al value of the trip to club members ing thousands of millions of new three-cent stamps in red, instead of the purple three-cent stamps is illustrated by these statements from Robert Lemmon’s report. “Between Asheville and Bristol now in use. And as Washington’s we saw some lovely mountain scen- picture always appears on the mosc! ery. At Roanoke the beautiful commonly used stamp, the nead of Shenandoah Valley starts. They Lincoln, which now adorns the have wonderful pastures and feed three-cent stamp will be replaced a lot of beef cattle and sheep, by that of the Father of His Coun- There are also many fine dairies, try. AH homes are modern and many X knew one old lady, now dead, 1 are of brick. This is one of the who never would use a two-cent best livestock sections in the world, stamp on her letters. She used 1 At Lexington we visited the Lee “mourning” stationery with a deep chapel and saw his tomb and the black border and the red color was skeleton of ‘Traveler.’ We also inharmonious. So she used three- went through the Shenandoah Cav- cent stamps because they were pur- erns a nd enjoyed it thoroughly. pie! MONOCLES . y. wrist watches— The first m&n I ever saw wearing a monocle died the other day, John G. Milburn, Jr. f who came back from Oxford to Buffalo in the 1890’s with a single glass stuck in one eye. Everybody laughed at him just as they did at Walter Nurzey, the first man I ever saw wearing a wrist watch. Folks in America had the idea that monocles and wrist- watches were signs of effeminacy. The fact is that both the monocle and the wrist watch are strictly military devices. We got famHiar From New Market to Washington was a most beautiful mountain trip. “We visited whUe in Washington the Beltsville and Arlington experi ment farms; the Washington Mon ument, the Capitol, the Congress ional Library, the Smithsonian Museum, the Natural Arts and History Building, the Lincoln Mem orial, the Pan-American Building, Arlington Cemetery, and other points of interest. Mrs. Hoover met each one of tis and gave us a warm reception. “This trip has meant great writh the handy wrist watch during deal to me. Never before had I the war, and nobody laughs now at a man who wears one. But few yet realise that the monocle was invented by an officer of the Eng lish Guards, more than a hundred years ago, when the order was is sued that no officer might wear spectacles. Many officers wore spectacles. Many officers with one defective eye found themselves in trouble untU one of them had the bright idea of a single eye glass which could not by any stretch of the imagination be called “spectacles.” Why a man who has only one bad eye should have to wear two lenses has always puzzled me anyhow. BACHELORS ... in high places— Only one President of the United States has been a bachelor. James Buchanan never married. Presi dents Tyler, Fillmore, Benjamin Harrison, Roosevelt and Wilson were each married twice, however, which brings up the average. Governor Albert C. Ritchie of Maryland is the only man I think of in recent years even seriously considered as a Presidential pos sibility who is a bachelor. It is so unusual for a man to achieve a high position without the aid of u wife that the few who have done so stand out. Another bachelor who got ahead in the world without leminine assistance was the late S. Davies Warfield, also a Mary lander. He was Mayor of Balti- moxe and later President of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad. There is for most of us, however, no spur to ambition such as matri mony provides. RUTH . . . her father’s daughter— The defeat of Representative Ruth Bryan Owen at the Demo cratic Congressional primary in Florida removes a useful and inter esting personality from public life, though I hope only temporarily. WilUam J. Bryan’s daughter could hardly take any stand on Prohibi tion than the dry position which she took, and she was defeated for renomination by a wet candidate. Like the good sport she is, Mrs. Owen has offered to resign on De cember 1, instead of sitting in the next session of Congress as a “lame . uck.” I feel safe in predicting that Mrs. Owen is not “out of politics.” She takes to politics like a duck to wat er as might be expected of her fa ther’s daughter, and she has won respect in Washington and every where by her well-balanced out look on public affairs and the high intelligence she has brought to her public service. sawdust . . . power- Chemists have long known that realized the value of club work was so great and far reaching. It has determined my future.” -ixx- Trench Silo Discussed In Extension Booklet CLEMSON COLLEGE, July 5.— “I don’t see how I did without it before,” says W. N. Henderson, a Greenwood farmer, commenting on the value of the trench silo to can feed for cows. This testi mony, supported by simUar com ments, is quoted in a new publica tion, Extension Circular 121, The Trench Silo, which is a well Hlus- trated booklet discussing the con struction of different types of trench silos; sizes, capacities, and costs; the growing and cutting of silage; filling the silo; and feeding the silage. Circular 121 was prepared by J. T. McAlister, extension agricultural engineer, and his assistant, C. W. Stroman, with the aid of extension dairy specialists, who point out that “It is imperative to keep more productive cows, to feed them more liberaUy, but at the same time to keep the costs of feeding at a min imum.” The trench silo, they state, is the answer to the question of storing silage asked by many dairymen who do not feel justified in buUding the more expensive vertical silos for farm herds. The new publication may be had from the Division of Publica tions at Clemson College or coun ty farm agents. sugar can be extracted from wood, and out of sugar alcohol can be made. The problem has been how to do it cheaply enough to com pete with the other sources of al cohol. Most of the alcohol used in America for industrial ourposes (which is many times as much as has ever been used for beverage purposes) is manufactured from molasses, shipped in tanks from the sugar mills to the distilleries. In Germany .he commercial pro duction of alcohol from wood wastes by a new process which makes “ethyl” alcohol, instead of the poisonous “methyl” or wood al cohol, is proving successful. Twen ty tons of sugars which furnishes 1,300 gallons of alcohol, at a cost of half a cent a quart. With alcohol as cheap as gaso line, the next step will be the de velopment of internal combustion motors which will provide the world’s motive power when the oil supplies shall have been exhausted. Mrs. Lula Talbert recently receiv ed the following letter from her son’s wife, Mrs. Floyd G. Talbert, of San Diego, Calif. Mr. Talbert nas been in the navy about ten years, and stationed at San Diego the past five years. The letter follows; Dear Mother: I never do sit down to write a letter but someone comes in or calls me. Let’s see how I make out this time. Was real pleased to get your letter a few days ago and to know you were all well. Richard is his old self once again— on the go from morn ’till night. I never did see such an active child. He is never still a minute—right now he is sleeping peacefully— looks so sweet lying in his little bed with one hand on his cheek. Last Monday, the holiday, we all went to the beach with some friends where we spent the day— had a nice time. We all got sun burned—Richard’s little nose was as red as a beat and the follow ing day he was as tan as a berry. Mother, I’m going to try to re member all I can about our trip to Vallejo. We left San Diego about five o’clock in the morning and drove via the coast route. Vallejo is about six hundred miles north of here. The scenery along the way was beautiful; the Pacific ocean on one side and beautiful brightly colored bungalows on the other. Then for miles and miles we saw nothing but green hills and mountains. We drove all day ’till dark, then we stopped and spent the night at King City. Got up early the fol lowing morning and went on our way rejoicing. We crossed the Carquinez bridge just before going :nto Vallejo. I have traveled through several states back east, mother, but never did see scenery there like I have seen here in the west—or maybe I wasn’t quite as observing back east —for Floyd , tells me no matter where I may travel I’ll never see any scenery- as pretty as dear old South Carolina. I am looking forward to quite a treat if I ever go there—which I hope to see all very soon. Vallejo is a regular navy city- just across the bay from Frisco. One Sunday we took a trip to Calistoga to see the geysers there—first time I had ever seen anything like it— a wonderful sight to see the steam ing hot water shooting up from the ground many feet into the air. They have several pools there and baths, also mud baths, which the people may use and which are very benefi cial. Calistoga also is noted for its dried fruits, prunes, pears, figs, apricots, etc. It is shipped all over the country. We bought some dried pears to eat along the way— they were delicious. The following week end we went over to San Francisco to see the big city of the west. We drove over, crossed on the ferry in the car— San Francisco bay is very rough, also very beautiful to see—remind ed me of the New York harbor— only in New York you first think of and look for the good old Statue of Liberty, while in Frisco bay you look for the Golden Gate. Many of the U. S. battleships were lying at anchor in the bay— a most impressive sight. The ferry building stood out above all the others. San Francisco is a very busy city, especially along Market street. We checked in at the hotel, then started out sight seeing. Went into several of the large depart ment stores. Clothes seem to be very reasonable in Frisco. After we had dinner we met some friends, then all went to the new Shanghai Tea garden, a dine and dance restaurant—had a dandy time—never missed a dance. Coffee Dans is one of the places to see in Frisco. We only stopped there for a short while, as it was so crowded. Frisco had signs and banners all over the city saying “Welcome to the U. S. Navy.” The sailor boys had taken possession of the city, so it seemed. Sunday after breakfast we drove out to Golden Gate Park. My! such a spacious place. We visited sev eral of the museums and the ac- quarium—all very interesting. We drove out to Presidio and all around seeing the governmnet and military cemetery—then all the homes of the U. S. Navy officers, and the different forts on Presidio Hill—all very wonderful to see—am University Of South Carolina Columbia, S. C. L. T. BAKER, Acting President SCHOLARSHIP AND ENTRANCE EXAMINATION Examinations for the award of vacant scholarships for teachers in the University and for entrance will be held at each county court house in the state, Friday, July 8, 1932, at 9 a. m. Applicants must be sixteen years of age. The nor mal scholarship, intended only for persons desiring to be teachers, is vacant in McCormick County. Applicants for scholarships should write to the Committee on Normal Scholarships for applica^ tion blanks, to be returned by July 8th. The scholarship is worth $1C0.00, plus tuition and term fee. Next session will open September 19, 1932. glad I had the opportunity. After driving all around we came back down through town to what was once known as the Barbary coast—like the lower east side of New York, the Bowery. Frisco has the largest Chinatown in the coun try. We went up one street and down the next. All the shops were open on Sunday. We bought some Chinese candy—sugared ginger— too sweet for us although. We came back to Vallejo via Oakland—very nice drive. The following week we left Val lejo for San Diego—came back via the inland or ridge route, which is about forty miles shorter than the coast route. We did not enjoy the trip coming back as well as we did going up. For one thing the weather was nuch hotter. We stopped in Frisco for a bite to eat and the temperature there reg istered 102 degrees. Pretty hot, eh? The scenery although was wonder ful. As far as the eye could see were green hills and mountains. Then for miles around Bakers field one could see fields of yellow poppies—so pretty. Very good paved roads all the way. We drove straight through to Long Beach where we spent the night. Left there the following noon for San Diege, about one hundred niles south. We passed through Hunt ington Beach, which is famous for its oil wells. Del Mar is a very lovely beach—beautiful hotels and homes along by the water. San Diego, although without a doubt, is the finest city in California, if not on the west coast. We have every thing here—lovely beaches, hills and mountains, finely paved roads, living expenses are comparatively reasonable and the climate, well, it’s hard to beat. Richard looks so healthy, mother. He sure is the most active child ever. He says about everything but does not make sentences. When he gets sleepy he will come to me and say nite, nite, so cute. Well, mother, I want to get this letter off to you so I’m going to close now. Hope everything is well with you. Floyd and Richard join me in loads of love to you. As ever, lovingly'yours, BUNNY. X MYHOMt YOURS toyBtRTHA fDSON LAY PORK CHOPS a la BALTIMORE Have the chops cut with the bone, (one chop to each bone, not one be tween) scrape the bone free of fat and what little meat there may be on it, then dip the chop in beaten egg, to which a tablespoonful of water has been added. Roll in fine bread crumbs, season, and place in a baking pan; add just enough water to keep from burning, cover | tightly, and bake in a hot oven for forty-five minutes. Serve with or without tomato lauce. As a glass top for the young girl’s dressing table is very expensive, I ! found an excellent substitute. For sale in every housekeeping depart ment one may find oil cloth in a moire surface in almost any color used in a room. If not in the dominant color, then it surely can be found in a color which contrasts. Cover the top of the dressing table with this lovely stuff, tack the frill around, and a pretty and useful toilet table is the result. The oil cloth can be wiped clean as easily as glass. Does your child have difficulty in drinking all the milk your physician advises? If so, try this; purchase a very pretty pitcher holding enough for one portion, and find a tiny glass,—preferably a colored ! Lee and Grant at Richmond, Va. Grandsons of the famous Civil War Generajs, Robert E. Lee and U. S. Grant, were honor guests at the Cv .ifederate Reunion, held this year at Richmond, Va. On the left is Dr Reeling Lee, shaking the hand of Gen. U. S. Grant, 3d. They took an active part in the reunion. SctwotlessM to THE CALL OF MOSES Lesson for July 10 Exodus 3:10-25; 1:10-12 Golden Text: Exodus 3:12 Rev. Samuel D. Price, D. D. At last Israel’s time of training was nearing an end. They had come through bitter experience to see the futility of their own striv ings and to turn in faith to Jehovah as the only hope of deliverance. In like manner Moses had passed through these long, lonely years of the testing desert experience, years which brought meekness, humility, and a tried and trustful faith. The hour of the divine call was at hand. Moses was to be God’s instrument in a deliverance v/hich would echo through the ages. Now Moses has chosen: chosen to suffer affliction with the people of God rather than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season (Heb. 11:25). But still faith faltered; he doubted his own capacity. Humility is a grace of great beauty but may become a subtle peril when we are led to question God’s way for us. Note the infinite patience of Jeho vah. When Moses questions, “Who am I that I should go unto Phar- oah?” the reassuring answer is, “Certainly I wHl be with thee.” To his second question as to how his divine commission is to be established be fore Israel the tender response comes, “Thus shalt thou say unto the Children of Israel I AM hath sent me unto you.” Yet even in the light of this marvelous unfolding of the nature of God a lingering doubt re mains. Moses, like many another of God’s servants, looks at himself instead of looking at the Almighty One. “I am not eloquent, I am slow of speech,” he pleads. Nevertheless, God’s grace surmounts even this final unbelief and offers the pledge, “I will be with thy mouth and teach thee what thou shalt speak.” ^ What marvelous words of encouragement are these! What a wond rous ally has the humblest child of God in all His service. one, to be used with it. It is such fun for the youngster to pour the milk and to drink from a little glass that the entire amount is gone in no time. When sprinkling clothes, use warm water, instead of cold, as it spreads more readily, and covers a larger area. By using a bottle to which a metal sprinkler is attached the work of sprinkling is done more rapidly and easily. These little sprinklers are sold in any “5 and 10 cent store.” ! Confederate Commander After working in the garden, whether it be the vegetable garden or among the flowers, the hands do become grimey, unless, of course, one wears leather gloves, and most of us do not. We are apt to” wear the cotton gloves obtainable in the “5 and 10 cent stores,” and some of the soil does work through. “Wash” the hands with corn meal moistened with warm water, and the grime will be removed and the hands will be softer. txi State Poultry Meet Have Good Program CLEMSON COLLEGE, July 5.— At the annual meeting of the South Carolina Poultry Improve ment Association, to be held at the Jefferson hotel, Columbia, July 14. one of the principal items on the program will be a general address by Dr. E. W. Sikes, president of Clemson College, on The Coming of the Agricultural College, announces P. H. Gooding, extension poultry- Tian. who is helping to arrange a program that will draw a good gen eral attendance. The Association .with a member ship composed of poultrymen and hatcherymen, is headed by J. G. Wofford, Hartsville, president, and H. G. Seawright, Pendleton, secre tary, and they urge not only mem bers but anyone interested in •.hickens to attend the meeting. A varied program, with speakers well qualified to talk on the various sub jects, will offer a full day of bene ficial discussion, Mr. Gooding and the officials promise. General Homer Atkinson, Rich* tnond, Va., is the new Commander- In-Chief of the United Confederate Veterans. He was«a member of the Home Guards at Petersburg who stood off the Union forces, June 9, 1864. He is also Commander of tht Department of Virginia. Youngest Delegates Meet | fltlPi lir s * Mary E, Ball, Lexington, Tenn., 22, and William P. Holloway, Tex arkana, Tex., 22, youngest delegates ^ to the Democratic convention at On-1 cago, found time to greet each befo* fore the battle waged MlftMA/ > • y ; » / -■’ill J L*