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FRIDAY, APRIL 28, ld50 THE NEWBERRY SUN ■ m gr'-i £ FARMS AND FOLKS By J. M. Eleazer Spraying Weeds I have told you much about the spraying of grain fields to kills troublesome weeds in them for the past two years. This cleans out the dock, this tle vetch, and onions. •I told you two years ago of the control County Agent Mel lette of Aiken was getting on weeds in fish ponds. County Agent Bailey of Rich land tells me that they are Cleaning weeds out of their fish ponds by spraying with weed killers too. And he told me a new one. Said they are getting good weed control by spraying their pastures too. The chemical kills most weeds there. It does no hurt the grasses. It hurts the clovers scyne. But Bob says they come back all right. My, how science is advanc ing! The only way we used to have to kill weeds was to bend oiy: backs and hoe or plow ’em out. Now you spray a little mist on the land and they curl up and die right there in the drill with the crop, AND THE CROP ISN’T HURT. I first saw it used at Clemson’s truck station near Charleston. And it worked like magic. ,So far we don’t have a safe chemical to weed, cotton, to bacco, or most truck crops with. The principal tried and prov en one we have hurt most things except the grasslike plants. And for that reason, we use them in the winter when other crops are not grow ing. CAUTION, don’t play around with that stuff when cotton, tobacco, etc., are grow ing in the fields. It will blow considerable disturbances and ruin them like it does weeds. They Need To Be Hot The other day I stopped at a lunchstand and got a “hot dog” that was cold. Poor eat ing that. Those things need to live up to their name to be any good. Likes Our Roads and Manners I was at a meeting in a dis tant state. Met a man there who travels widely. He said, “I always like to work your state. You have such good roads everywhere I have to go in South Carolina.” And a professor in a great northern university said he had always been impressed with the good manners of the boys and girls in his classes from the South. Thanks, gentlemen! Nellies Says Clemson’s bug man Nettles says, “Don’t spray cotton when it’s wet nor dust it when it’s dry.” If those 12 words were ap preciated and obeyed fully, South Carolina would get add ed millions from its boll weevil control efforts this summer. To poison cotton with dust, iiao! fyJjui Permanent brings you M3DGET SPIN CURLERS for perfect neckline curb far easier, far faster I Special 3-in-l Value 1. Toni Home Permanent for a soft, natural-looking wave —enough for a complete permanent. 2. Set of 6 Midget SPIN Curlers to wind the shortest neckline hair quickly, easily. 3. Toni Creme Shampoo for soft-water shampooing even in the hardest water! / *1.50 Value Now All 3 only $J33 SMITHS CUT RRTE DRUG STORE- 1212 MAIN STREET PHONE 610 PROSPERITY Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wise and their daughter, Vivian, of Lockhart spent the weekend with Mrs. Wise’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. I. Hawkins. S. D. Merritt of Shelby, N. C., spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Fellers. Mr. and Mrs. J Walter Hamm entertained with a house party at their cottage on Lake Mur ray. Their guests were Mr. and Mrs. Linwood Cochran of Greenville; Miss Louise Head and Ed Kleckley of Aiken; Miss Mary Hayes of Harris, N. C.; Miss Dorothy Proctor of Conway; Miss Miriam Ballen- tine and Bill Leaphart of Pros perity; Bob Elliott of Forest City, N. C.; and Paul Pow of Georgetown. The young ladies were classmates of Mrs. Hamm at Winthrop College. Mrs. J. S. Simmons of New York City is visiting her sis ter, Mrs. L. J. Fellers Mr. and Mrs. Willard A. Camp of Greenville and Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Campbell and little daughter June, of Joanna, have returned home after at tending the funeral of their grandmother, Mrs. Mamie C. Taft. Mrs. C. T. Wyche visited her son, C. G. Wyche and Mrs. Wyche in Greenville from Wed nesday until Sunday. Mrs. J. P. Wimberly visited her daughter in Columbia for a few days last week. Miss Bertha Ruff of the Woodruff school faculty spent the weekend at her home here. Mrs. Jim Williams of Charles ton came up for a few days last week to be with her mo ther, Mrs. H. P. Wicker who was ill. Mr. and Mrs. James Hunt and we need for the air to be still and the cotton damp. Spray ing is showing promise too. To do it most effectively, it should be put on when the cotton is dry and moderate breezes won’t hurt. And don’t use a spray outfit that ever put out weed killer. It will, mess your cot ton up, no matter how you try to clean it up. Prevent War I’ve strayed afield in talk ing about war. But I read that two out of every three dollars of our tax money goes for war. A colossal sum every year, and we are not even at war. But humanity pays that monster all the time. And dollars are not the great est crop. Look at those Gold Stars. There are hundreds of ’em in the Clemson flag alone. Until the world conquers the insanity of war, we can’t count ourselves so smart after all. Coming Events April 27-28: South Carolina Freezer Locker Meeting in Co lumbia. April 29: Carolina Bird Club Meeting, Charleston. May 18-21; Iris Festival, Sum ter. June 29: South Carolina Wa termelon Festival, Hampton. August 14-19: Farmers’ Week, Clemson. If there are others, I don’t have ’em. Let me know. their two daughters, Janet and Joan, of Spartanburg, spent the weekend with Mr. Hunt’s mo ther, Mrs. A. B. Hunt. Mrs. Jacob S. Wheeler has returned home from a few days’ visit with her mother, Mrs. Minnie Curlee, in W&nnsboro. Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Wessinger accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Voight Wessinger of Leesville to Raleigh, N. C., for a week end visit with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Fletcher. Miss Marguerite Wise of Co lumbia is visiting her sister, Mrs. B. T. Young and Mrs. Young. Mr. and Mrs. Boyce Hawkins spent Saturday in Columbia. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wise and their little daughter, Judy, of Columbia spent the weekend with Mrs. Wlise’s mother, Mrs. L. J. Fellers. Mr. and Mrs. David Lee and their little son, David, Jr., of Greenville, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Bal- lentine. Mrs. J. A. Mozelle of Jack- son, Miss., who came here for the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Taft, remained for a few days’ visit with her niece, Mrs. Car- roll S. Mills and Mr. Mills. Mrs. Sam Beam of Newberry spent Sunday with her mother Mrs. O. W. Amick. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Senn and their little daughter, Ruth, of Newberry, visited Mrs. Senn’s mother, Mrs. J. R. Bedenbaugh, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Webster of POLITICAL Announcements For Governor I hereby anounce my candi dacy for Governor of South Carolina and pledge myself to abide by the rules of the Dem ocratic party of South Carolina. THOMAS H. POPE FOR CONGRESS After giving a great deal of thought and consideration to the oomestic and foreign affairs of our country, especially the fall of China and the ever increas ing threats of communism and socialism, I feel that I can be of service to the people of the Third Congressional district. The threat to every American citizen today is as real as at the time of Pearl Harbor. The only forces that can save our coun try are a revival of Christianity and a return to fhe principles of Jeffersonian democracy. As alwtays, I will make a clean campaign and will fight to the finish. William Jennings Bryan Dorn For Magistrate No. 2 I hereby anounce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of Magistrate No. 2 and pledge myself to abide by the results of the election. ROY D. STUTTS House of Representatives I hereby anounce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of House of Representa tives of Newberry County, and pledge myself to abide by the results of the election. WlALTER T. LAKE SAVE AND YOU’LL GO PLACES The individual or family with a savings reserve can CHOOSE the path of its future — be it travel, security, a home or a business. Go places with an insured savings account here. NEWBERRY"]} Federal Savings AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF NEWBERRY J. K. Willingham, gec’y Newberry, S. C. Sidewalks of New York The sidewalks of New York, which went to sea aboard the bridge of the Liberty Ship Alfred E. Smith, are still popping up in the ports of the world. Popping up in conversations all over town are comments about the convenience of handling all your loans with us. PURCELLS “YOUR PRIVATE BANKER" Phone 197 Boys Are That Way I always envied the boys whoj could whistle loud with their j fingers. Some would use twoj fingers, some one, and others could ball their fists up and whistle like a steamboat. I never could either of those ways. And others could give an ear splitting peal by doub ling up their tongues in some way. I coudln’t do that either. The only sort of whistling I could ever do was the common sort from puckered lips. But I had it on ’em ip one way. 1 could spit between my teeth and they couldn’t. I was just about perfect in this ac complishment of boyhood. So while they whistled in varied way, I spat. And I’m sure some of them would have swapped talents with me if they could have. For I could really do a clean neat job oft it. At length I had to go to a dentist in Columbia. On the way home I was appalled to k 'find out that my cherished art had been lost. In filling a tooth there he had also filled in that rather wide slit that made my act possible. The future look ed rather bleak to me then, and I hesitated about mingling with the boys thus handicapped. But I had another trick I could do better than they. So I set in to developing that. It was to bend my index -finger back. The rest of the boys could bend their index finger only about half way back. I could almost make mine touch the back of my hand. By fre quent practice, I soon had it to where I could make the tip of that finger touch the back of my hand, and some weeks after that I could lay it plumb back there. And that became the envy of every other kid in our group there in the Stone Hills of the Dutch Fork. Try it yourself, and you too will admit that it was right much of an accomplishment. And I can still at 54 put that finger further back than most folks can. Thus the whims of boyhood come and go. Then it is phys ical prowess that we admire. Later on we learn to also ad mire achievement nd intellect. House of Representatives I hereby announce myself a candidate for the House of Rep resentatives subject to the rules of the party. FRANK JORDAN For Probate Judge I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of Probate Judge of New berry County and pledge my self to v abide by the results of the electiop. E. MAXCY STONE For Magistrate No, 2 I hereby apnoupce ptyself a candidate for the office of Magistrate for District Nq. 2 and pledge myself to abide the results of the primary, BEN F. DAWKINS For Magistrate No. 9 I am a candidate for re- election to the office of Mag istrate for District No, 3 and will abide by the results of the Dimocratic primary. CLAUDE WILSON For Magistrate Pomaria I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election for the office of Magistrate at Pomaria and agree to abide by the rules bf the primary. W D. (Bill) HATTON TAXI 24 For Expert Repair Bring Your Radio GEO. N. MARTIN Radio Service SALES and SERVICE BOYCE STREET Opposite County Library 24 HOURS SERVICE Telephone 311W REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE RIGHT If your voting places in the general election and the pri mary elections are the same, and you hold a registration cer tificate dated since January 1, 1948, you’re all set to vote in the primaries this summer in conformance with regulations of the new election law. If on the other hand, how ever, you have no registration certificate, or one which does not stipulate the precinct in which you live, you must have your certificate validated by dropping by the Court house, or any one of the several reg istration boards to be establish ed throughout the county. The certificates will be stamped with the name of the precinct in which you live. Voting in the future will be strictly by precincts, as has been the case for years in the primary elections, but not in gemeral elections. A qualified elector living in Ward Three, for example, holds a certificate stamped “Newbern^.” This cer tificate entitles him to vote at the general election box at the Courthouse. But to make the certificate valid for voting at Ward Three box, in the primaries, it must be stamped “Wlard Three.” To secure a .new registration certificate, one must be 21 years old, be able to read and write, or own property assess ed at $300 or more, and be able to satisfactorily explain the Constitution of the United States. Columbia spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Byrd Gibson. Guests last Wednesday of Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Newman were Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Holley of Irmo. Visiting Mrs. H. E. Counts, Sr., Sunday, were Mrs. Corrie McWaters, Mrs. Fletcher Mc- WJaters, Mrs. R. L. Courtney, and Mrs. A. H. McWaters of Columbia. Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Callahan of Columbia were weekend guests of Mrs. Callahan’s par ents, Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Sing- ley. Guests Wednesday of Mrs. G. W. Counts were Mrs. Rob ert Reagin and her son, Earl, and Mrs. A. K. Epting of Greenwood. • FARM WOMEN IN MEETING The Spring meeting of the Newberry County Council of Farm Women was held on April 19, 1950 at the St. Phil lips School with the St. Phillips Club as hostess with 175 pres ent. The president, Mrs. Warren Abrams presided. After singing “Lead On O King Eternal,” Mrs. Abrams presented the guests, Miss Eloise Johnson, Girls 4-H Club agent; Miss Louise Heriot, Assistant Girls 4-H club agent; and Miss Mir iam Ballentine, Hom e Economic teacher of Prosperity. Mrs. W. E. Senn conducted the devotional on the theme “The Use of the Bible and Prayer in Our Home Life.” Mrs. Muscoe Alewine extend ed a cordial welcome to which Mrs. Dove Connelly most gra ciously responded. Mrs. J. C. Suber led the Flag Salute and Council creed. Mrs. S. P. Harris and a num ber of her music pupils and glee club of Bush River high school presented a delightful musical program. The Council Chorus, under the direction of Mrs. M. B. Croaks, ’ also presented several musical selections. Excellent reports of the year’s work were presented by the following: Education, Mrs. R. C. Neel, Jr.; Membership, Miss Erin Taylor; Exterior Beautification, Mrs. Raymond Nichols; Music and Recreation, Mrs. M. B. Crooks; Finance, Mrs. Ralph Epting: Health, Mrs. Allen Dominick; Publicity, Miss Lillie Mae Workman; Citizenship, Mrs. J. C. Suber; Religion and Welfare, Mrs. E. W. Shealy; Legislation, Mrs. Van Price; Agriculture, Mrs. W. O. Pitts; Consumer Education, Mrs. P. C. Workman; 4-H Clubs, Mrs. Al len Oxner. A Dress Revue was the high light of the afternoon. Prizes were awarded as follows: Cre- ton dress, Mrs. W. B. Goggans; Suit, Mrs. Paul Long; Street Dress, Mrs. J. C. Lester. During the business session the Council voted to furnish a semi private room at the New berry County Memorial Hospi tal. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. Raymond Nichols; Vice presidents, Mrs. James Brown, Mrs. I. M. Smith; Secretary, Mrs. T. P. Crooks; Treasurer, Mrs. J. B. Kinard; Directors, Mrs. Warren Abrams, Mrs. E. W. Shealy. A delightful social hour was enjoyed with delicious refresh ments served. FOR SALE—1000 lbs. Honey Drip Cane Seed. Contact T. P. Adams at the Newberry County Home. 2tc RETURN TO STATES . Private First Class Marce Hunter, son of Mrs. Coley ter of Whitmire, has recentlj left Company “H,” 24th Lifan try Regiment, now stationed Camp Gifu, Japan, for reti to the States for discharge fro” 1 the Army. Private Hunter entered tiie; Army in June 1943, and receiv ed his basic training at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. now at half ^ pricel This delightful deodorant keeps you dainty and sweet at once! Banishes perspiration odor, checks perspira tion moisture. Gives longer lasting protection, is extra gentle to skin and clothing. Deliciously fragrant—stays creamy-smooth down to the bottom of the jar. Get jars and jars of Tussy Cream Deodorant at half-price- 1 -now I CARPENTER’S Feather-bedding scheme of Firemen’s Union to put an additional fireman on diesel locomotives has been Fact Finding Boards appointed by Presidents Roosevelt and Truman have said these demands were "devoid of merit” and they were Now the Firemen’s leaders seek to paralyze railroad transportation to compel the railroads to employ a wholly unnecessary additional fireman to ride on diesel locomotives. This scheme is plain Leaders of the Firemen’s union have palled a nationwide strike starting with four great railroads on April 26, These railroads are the New York Central, Penn sylvania, Santa Fe, and Southern. The union claim that a second fireman !a needed on grounds of safety is sheer hypocrisy. Safety has been dragged into this dispute only in an unsuccessful effort to give a cloak of respectability to vicious feather-bedding demands.. After a careful study of the first de mands of this union, a Presidential Fact Finding Board on May 21,1943, reported to President Roosevelt that there was no need for an extra fireman on diesel locomotives. Again, on September 19, 1949, after a second hearing on the union leaders’ de mands, a second Board reported to Presi dent Truman that: "there presently exists no need for an additional fireman... upon either the ground of safety or that of efficiency and economy of operation.” Safety Record of Diesels is Outstandingly Good Although the railroads accepted the Board findings, the union leaders have brazenly rejected them. They represent that an extra fireman is needed for "safety” rea-* sons. Here’s what the Board had to say on that point: “The safety and on-time performance of diesel electric locomotives operated under current rules have been notably good ... “Upon careful analysis of the data sub mitted on safety, we have concluded that no valid reasons have been shown as a support for the Brotherhood pro posal under which a fireman would be ' required to be at all times continuously in the cab of road diesels. The proposal must be rejected.” The real reason behind these demands is that the union leaders are trying to make jobs where there is no work. In other words, a plain case of "feather-bedding.” The railroads have no intention of yield ing to these wasteful make-work demands. ••The Safety Recerd cf Diesels is Ootstaodingly Good. • Presidential Fact Finding Board Report Read these excerpts from official reports of Presidential Fact Finding Boards: "The safety record of Diesels is out standingly good, and it follows that the safety rules now applicable have produced good results.” "The safety and on-time performance of Diesel-electric locomotives operated under current rule% indicate that Diesel electric operation has been safer than steam locomotive operation ...” Remember! These are not statements of the railroads. They are just a few of the many almUar conclusions reached by Presi dent Truman's Fact Finding Board which spent months investigating the claims qi the union leaders. ! eastern southeastern WESTERN RAILR We are publishing this other advertisements to talk to you firat hand about matters which are important to everybody. * jf&SssM