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McCORMlCK MESSENGER, McCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA Thursday, June 17, 1943 Town And Farm In Wartime ‘Write To Men In Iceland “American soldiers in Iceland are not getting nearly enough mail from home,” said Chaplain (Captain) Peter E. Cullom, who recently returned to the U. S after two years of duty with Ice landic Garrisons. “In spite of the fact that the army delivers the mail with promptness and regu larity to every arn^y post in Ice land, folks at home are not tak ing full advantage of this ser vice/* Chaplain Cullom said. More Farm Machinery A total of 300,000 tons of car bon steel, with other materials in proportion, has been allocated to the farm machinery program for the quarter beginning July 1. An additional 200,000 tons of steel have also been approved for each of the three * quarters from October 1, 1943, to July 1, 1944. During the third quarter of this year, special emphasis will be given to the manufacturer of harvesting machinery for this year’s crops. The whole farm machinery program has been stepped up. Ice Box Prices Betail price ceilings on new ice boxes in South Carolina havei been established by OP A* Pres ent prices will be lowered in many cases. Three sets of retail ceiling have been provided; (1) sales by ice companies and their stores, prices ranging from $26.75 to $75.50 delivered; (2) mail order sales—$18.95 to $59.95; (3) all other sales at retail—$30.75 to to $88.75. Coffee By Mail South Carolina coffee drinkers who order their blends by mail may now “pay” for the purchase by enclosing detached ration stamps with the order rather than the entire ration book, OPA has announced. Formerly, consumers were required to forward their i war ration book to the retailer i 1 or wholesaler for removal of stamps. f Inspection Requirements Changed Tire inspections for South Car olina farm trucks and other commercial motor vehicles now may be made every 5,000 miles or every six months, 7 whichever oc curs first, ODT has announced. Previously, these vehicles had to have tire inspections every 5,000 miles or every 60 days, which ever occurred first. Gas Coupons Changed A new “TT” gasoline coupon, which replaces the present “X” Woodland Owners! Uncle Sam Needs Your Trees Now For Pulpwood m-. ■ g& y < ' You Have a Vital Fart To Play in Supplying Uncle Sam With Pulpwood ms six BELK BARGAINS TODAY AS ALWAYS The secret of oar success, and that Belk’s is the fastest growing store in Augusta, is due to the fact that, you get better values here, in and out of sea son. A $400,000 stock makes selection easy. bl&HES AND NOVfiLTT POTTERY We have at all times at least 40,000 pieces of dishes and pottery to select from. VALUES UP TO $1.50 and 10c — With purchase of other merchandise. — BELK WHITE TIRES RECAPPED Factory Methods SAVE 50% ON TIRE COSTS — Passenger and truck tire re capping. — Passenger, truck and tractor tire vulcanizing. — KELLY-SPRING FIELD TIRES. COWART RECAPPING CO. a FOR REAL BARGAINS IN MEMORIAL WORK write ELBERT0N CITY GRANITE CO. P. O. Box 521 Elberton, Georgia WE SPECIALIZE IN MARKERS, MONU MENTS AND COPING . .. L Easy Payment Plan. No Carrying Charge. McCormick, S. C. n •- Serve _ j ^ Ax, Team and Truck l- Over 2,000,000 cords of pulpwood are need ed in 1943 to package food, supplies and munitions for overseas shipment. Greater quantities of pulpwood are necessary for making rayon for parachutes; medical dressings for treating sick and wounded sol diers and sailors; blueprint paper for the planning of submarines, ships and planes; paper for shell cases; and a thousand other new and old wartime uses. \ our average pulpwood tree yields enough ni- tro-cellulose to provide smokeless powder for thirty-five 105 MM. shells or 7,500 rounds of ammunition for a Garand rifle. Your cord of pulpwood will make enough smokeless powder .to fire two rounds in a 16-inch naval gun. Parts for army and navy planes are shipped in paper containers made from trees. Resin-treated wood pulp is molded under pressure into airplane parts. ' The above sponsored by the Pulpwood, Paper and Publishing Industries. Approved by the War Production Board* / Buy Your Furniture From J. S. STROM IF YOU HAVE PULPWOOD TO OFFER, PLEASE CONTACT R. M. WINN, PLUM BRANCH, S. C Dealer for the West Virginia Pulp & Paper Co., Charleston, S. C. WE PAY TOP PINE PULPWOOD CEILING PRICES 1 coupon in South Carolina, will bscome valid for use on July 1. The old type of “T” coupon will be invalid on and after July 1. OPA expects the change in de sign to help take up “slack” mil eage and remove potential sources of black market gasoline. Materials For Underwear Materials for knit underwear for men, women, and children will be made available by an action of WPB. Manufacturers have been assured of supplies of cotton yarn, thread, fabrics and other materi als to meet essential civilian re quirements. Must Report Foreign Holdings Every American citizen who had an interest in any property in a foreign country on May 31, 1943, must file a special report on a Form obtainable in South Caro lina at Federal Reserve Banks. Citizens in enemy-occupied coun tries, or in foreign service with the armed forces, or whose prop erty in foreign countries is worth less than $10,000 are not required to make this report. The informa tion so obtained will be of great importance in the formulation of post-war financial policies involv ing this country and foreign a- tions. The report applies both, to tangible and intangible prop „ y. Country Shipper Reports South Carolina “country r up pers” of dry beans, peas, and i- tils must report their pure’ '-^s, sales, and transfers for the r ^ th of May to the Washington rf:ice of the OPA before June 20. A “country shipper” is the first ':r- son who acquires dry beans, • 'as. or lentils from a grower, or which imports them for the purpose of selling them to the who) :sale trade. X Early Summer Notes About Livestoek Proper attention to livestock in Tune is particularly important, says County Agent G. W. Bon- nette, giving brief suggestions to guide farmers. Animal Husbandry 1. Start hogs grazing soybeans when beans are about 12 inches high. 2. Build a creep and feed beef calves some grain. 3. Treat sheep for stomach worms every two weeks if heavily infested. 4. Market spring lambs when they weigh 70 to 80 pounds per head. 5. Provide shade and fresh water for all classes of livestock. 6. Mow the permanent pastures to destroy weeds. 7. Observe the livestock for screwworm infestation and give treatment if needed. Dairying 1. Control flies by keeping all manure spread on the fields. 2. Cool milk and cream immediately after milking to control bacteria and undesirable odor and flavors. 3. Plant sufficient summer le gume hay crops on grain stubble land to insure an ample supply for next winter. 4. Mow the pas ture often enough to keep down obnoxious weeds. 5. Sow pearl mil- lit or sudan grass on a rich plot close to the barn to graze or to cut and feed green when pastures are dry and short. 6. Keep an abundant supply of fresh water before the cows. Poultry 1. Keep pullets on clean range during summer months. 2. Pro vide a range supplying an abun dance of green feed. 3. Do not push pullets into egg production; feed a low-protein ration made up mostly of grain. 4. Watch the birds for lice infestation and ex amine the sleeping quarters oc casionally for mites. 5. If troubled each fall with chicken pox cr sorehead, vaccinate the pullets when three to four months of age to prevent an outbreak. Rationing Guide For South Carolinians “T” coupon. /Local boards are scheduled to begin issuing the W’ Coffee Stamp No. 24 in War Ration Book One became valid May 31 for one pound of coffee and will continue good through June 30. Foods BLUE STAMPS — The blue stamps in War Ration Book Two are used to ration processed foods — commercially canned, bottled and frozen fruits and vegetables, and including juices, all soups, dehydrated soup mixtures, dried fruits, dried beans and lentils. Dried peas are not rationed. The only blue stamps now good for processed foods purchases are K., L and M which became valid on I May 24 and will continue good | One. good for five pounds of sug- until midnight July 7. Stamps j ar, became valid June 1 and will G, H and J expired June 7. ; be good until August 15, re- RED STAMPS—The red stamps! Pacing Stamp 12 which expired in War Ration Bock Two are [May 31. Stamps 15 aftd 16 in War used to ration meat, 7 fats; oils, i Ration Bock 1 also may be used cheeses and canned fish. Poultry, j to obtain sugar for canning, game and fresh fish are not ra-1 They are good for five pounds of tioned. : sugar each and wull remain Five red stamps which may be, valid until October 31. Persons used during June for purchases | needing more sugar for canning of meats, fats. oils. etc., are j should apply to their local war J, Validity date, May 23, expira- Price and rationing boards. The tion date, June 30, maximum allowed for canning is K, Validity date, May 30, cx- 25 pounds for one person. new TT” coupons about the middle of June. Any “T” cou pons left over on July 1 must be surrendered to an ODT district office or to a local Wax Price and Rationing Board not later than July 5. Service To Retailers Price panels are now in opera tion on most local rationing boards. Price clerks are available to give retail merchants individ ual service on ceiling price reg ulations and amendments. Shoes Stamp No. 13 in War Ration Book One became valid June 16 for one pair of shoes. Some types of shoes are not rationed. Sugar Stamp 13 in War Ration Book piration date, June 30, L, Validity date, June 6, ex piration date, June 30, M, Validity date, June 13, ex piration date, June 30, N, Validity date, June 20, ex piration date, June 30. Gasoline Coupon No. 5 in “A” book u for three gallons but must through July 21—four me - instead of two, as was forr y the case. New “TT” gasoline Tires Owners of passenger cars and commercial vehicles using tires smaller than 7.50 by 20 may get their casings recapped with re claimed rubber camel back with out applying to their local war I price and rationing beards for J j certificates. A driver with a • mileage ration of more than 240 s miles monthly is entitled to new Grade 1 casings w’hen he needs replacements. Certificates for tion coupons for commercial :::o- j tires and tubes may be used . at tor vehicles will come into use on a ny time convenient to the hold- July r, replacing the old type of ers.