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Friday, march xe, 1951 tflE Newberry sttN OK*= FARMS AND % FOLKS RURAL CHURCH GROUNDS “Rural Church Grounds” is the name of Extension Circular 114 recently gotten out by Miss Mar garet Martin of the home dem onstration staff. Your home dem onstration agent has It for those interested. Recent years have seen quite an awakening in beautifying home, school, and church grounds. This publication fits the church, with parking grounds, picnic planes, etc. - And It also carries a lot : o{ basic landscaping ■ ideas that are applicable in other -cas'es too. • * • v. Surely, with- all of the iiiward beauty a church signifies, its surroundings should be marked with beauty and dignity. IT TAKES BIG MONEY NOW The folks who figure tell me that it now takes about 40 per cent of the value of a farm and equipment to operate it a year. Yes, farming, like everything else, takes a lot money these days. The other day 1 sat in on the annual meeting of the Columbia Production Credit Association. It, like all of the associations in that great system, was a child of the depression. It came into being 17 years ago. At Mtn in Vpgut by EASTER FINERY . . . Burmel transplants garden- fresh roses a-sparkle with dew drops and combines them with fragrant, clustered violets for one of Spring’s gayest bouquets. Colorfully hand-printed on sheerest cotton with delicate hand-rolled hems. Carpenter’s pH USE YOUR HEAD... AND OET AHEAD During that time it has made 8,090 production, loans.. These totaled $5,262,?59. ^. Losses . have been very small, 95,214. : leM than a tenth : df- one percent. The net .worth of/* that farmers’ ; as sociation is now $141,053. Similar associations now serve all sections of South Carolina. Well can I remember, on a black winter day in the midst of the great depression, when Frank Towles came to me as county agent at Sumter and told of plans for organizing a source of farm credit. All others had completely dried up, except the seed loan. But agriculture sorely needed something in addition to that. We rode# throughout the rough winter day, seeing interest ed farmers. Adjoining county agents did likewise. A meeting was called for soon thereafter and a production credit associa tion w T as formed to serve that area. And it too still serves Its useful purpose In growing mea sure there. t-v- From your "take home pay” take part for savings You'll find it worthwhile to save first, and spend what is left after saving. Start with any convenient amount in your own insured savings account her* NEWBERftY 7 Federal Savings AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF NBWBBRRY . K. Willingham, Sec’y Newberry, S. C. Call 197 For Full Details ■ I is tor <5ET A LOAN It’s simply Good business! When you need mon ey for some worthwhile purpose.. ^business or per sonal ... see us! It’s the quick, convenient way! ~ E. B. PURCELL Real Estate 1418 Main Street ura KEITT PURCELL Auto Loans Insurance Newberry, S. C. Flowers and Gifts for All Occasions CARTER’S Day Phone 719 — Night 6212 CORN AND MORE CORN .Richland county had 42 corn contestants the past year. Coun ty Agent Bob Bailey tells me they.. made the remarkable aver age of 89 bushels per acre. Seven made over a hundred bushels per acre! And partically all of ‘em were up towards that figure, as the average will indicate. With corn yields like that com ing along, livestock and poultry for this area look better and better, as time goes on. BULLDOZERS ON RAMPAGE As I go about, I see bulldozers on the loose here and there doing their prodigious work clearing rich lowlands for pastures. In Orangeburg they are doing such a good job of it that some have been tempted to plant cot ton there, County Agent McComb told me. But it Is mostly for pastures that the bulldozers work. It was most difficult to clear’ such lands before, for the hardwoods that abound there sprout so. But these monsters rip them out. roots and all and then level the land down to where It looks like a garden has been prepared. Much of the fertility from the hills has been left In these rich lowlands along through the years. And they supported a jungle of growth that ail but defied man. But this modern monster, the bulldozer, is equal to them. Pastures are going on thous- and* of acres of good uplands too. These, with the rich bot toms, properly managed are lead- ing^na to that long-sought goal of ) men,, year-around graz- f '\ V •> • \ ’ Y Bj T* FESCUE BY THE ROADSIDE Just in Laurens county there below Gray Court fine fescue grows on the shoulders of the highway. Each county has a trial planting along a mile of highway like that. Highway authorities were looking for a bet ter grass to hold road shoulders. Clemson suggested trying fescue. The county agents and local high way maintenance men selected the spots and they were prepared, fertilized, and seeded a year ago last fall. Only time will tell just how practical this is going to be. BOYS ARE THAT WAY Most boys are alike. As they grow up they have a number of live things. One of these is pige ons. My boy went through that age, as well as all the rest, including rabbits. And, of course, I had to build him a pigeon house. I’m not much of a carpenter. But on that Saturday afternoon I did a pretty good job. Anchored to the garage. Thought I’d finish it off with a good roost. So got a four-by- four the right length and firm ly nailed a piece of two-by-four to the top of it for the porch. To make it stand firm, I dug a three-foot hole with the post-hole digger. Then I raised the heavy timber and dropped it firmly into the hole. I had forgotten about that cross piece at the top of it. And, as the end of the timber hit firmly in the bottom of the hole, that cross piece caught me on top of the head. All that saved me, I’m confident, is the fact that it hit the bottom of the hole the same tim it did my head. Otherwise my earthly worries might have been over. As it was, all it did was stun me a little. Seeing the comic angle, I had to sit down there and laugh. I heard of the nit wit that sawed the limb off be tween him and the tree. But I had never heard of anyone pull ing the stunt I did. LOCAL 324 MEETS There will be a special meeting of Mollohon Local No. 324 (T.W. U.A.) Sunday afternoon. March 18th at 4:30 P.M. in the school building. All workers and mem bers of the union are especially urgad to attend this meeting. We asked Ray Holland back this week for more information on bird shooting, this time ’ on guns and loads. Here are some of his comments: I was shooting with a gentle man who missed three straight shots at single quail. Turning to me he said, “I had this gun re stocked to my measure, but it still doesn’t fit me.” Frankly, I don’t think the fit of his gun had anything to do with his poor shooting. In fact, I think for too much emphasis has been placed on gun fit in re cent years where field shooting is concerned. Unless a gun Is a monstrosity, I believe any man can fit him self to his gun, with the excep tion of thq spin whose stock is too long. You can always bring a short stock back against your shoulder, but if a stock catches on your clothing as you mount the gun, or binds as you swing to the right, you need a saw. Thinning down the pistol grip to make the gun handle better is mostly in the mind. When a man asks what gauge gun is best, I can only answer that for me, I want a 12. I have run the whole gamut from .410- bore to 10-gauge; and years ago I quit foiling and settled on the 12. Weight means a lot in how an individual shoots. I have seen big men who were deadly with a little gun. I have known small men who packed a heavy gun around because they said they shot it better than a light gun. There is another point in favor of the heavy gun that is worth considering. The heavier the gun tlje better it absorbs the recoil and the less punish ment you take on your shoulder. My choice for a double gun is the first barrel bored improved cylinder and the second bore full choke, and I wouldn’t giv® a nickel a dozen for single trig gers pn a game gun. Shot size is a subject that al ways calls forth long and fervid argument. If the boys who cater to the trade ever decide to load just one size shot, I pray they choose 7%. It would come near er serving than any other size. I have heard a number of young fellows say they „ quit hunting because they got pushed around ’too much by the pun. Improper ^ holding, maybe, but also the heavy duck loads must share the blame. 1: Frankly, I won’t shoot the maximum loads. I shot plenty of them before I came to my senses. They will ruin you if yon are doing heavy overhead shooting where the body can't give with the recoil. PROSPERITY The Literary Sorosis held Its monthly meeting Friday after noon with Mrs. C. T. Wyche as -hostess. Mrs. C. E. Hendrix, program chairman, presented Mrs. W. O. Callahan of Columbia, who gave an interesting and informative naper on General Douglas Mac- Arthur. Mrs. Callahan, who spent a year in Tokyo with her husband, Col. Callahan added rpany personal instances and re flections. During the social hour the hostess served a delectable salad Plate with cake and iced tea. Mrs. “P. C. Slnelev. mother of Mrs. Callahan, and Miss Effle Hawkins were guests. The March meeting o f the Dog wood Garden Club was held Mon day • afternoon with Mrs. Jake Wheeler as hostess. Mrs. P. C. Wise was a guest. In the absence of Mrs. W. C. Barnes, program leader, Mrs. J. Walter Hamm gave sn article on the culture of gladioli. Mrs. H. B. Hendrix gave gleamings. For recreation Mrs. H. L. Shealy con ducted an embroidering contest. Mrs. Elmer Shealy won the prize. The club contributed $1 to the American. Bible Society and $5 to the Crippled Children’s So ciety. . A palatable salad plate, cake and coffee were served. , Mrs. J. S. Wheeler was hostess to the Prosperity Garden Club last Monday afternoon. The meeting was opened with the club motto and prayer. Mrs. R. T. Pugh, program lead er, gave cultural directions for azaleas and camellias and also gave instructions for rooting camellias. Mrs. T. A. Dominick gave gleamings. Mrs. J. S. Wheeler conducted a telegram contest with Miss Ef- fie Hawkins the prize winner. Officers elected for the ensuing year are: President, Mrs. J. D. Luther Vice-President, Mrs. R. T. Pugh Secretary, Mrs. P. C. Singley Treasurer, Mrs. C. M. Singley Mrs. G. W« Harmon, retiring president presided. After the business meeting thd hostess served a sweet course. Miss Ellen Wheeler assisted in serving. Mrs. J. F. Browne and Mrs. P. W. Smith are visiting Mrs. J. C. Taylor in Charleston. Miss Margulnte Wise dt Colum bia spent the weekend in the home of her brother, R. E. Wisd and family. Mrs. C. Mower Singley attend ed the State D. A. R. Convention, held at Tamassee last Friday and Saturday. Ralph Adams, who is working in Saluda, N. C., was at home the weekend. Mrs. D. H. Hainm, Sr., Mrs. D. H. Hamm, Jr., Mrs. G. F* Clark son,, Mrs. W. C. Barnes, and Miss Susie Langford from Wightman church attended a District Con ference of the Women’s Society of Christian Service at Wagner last Monday. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Ballentine were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cumalander and Miss Eva Cumalander of Chap-p en. and Miss Lottie Cumalander of Whitmire. Mr.* and Mrs. J. C. LoVe of Columbia were weekend guests of Mrs. Love’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Harmon. Mrs. Evans Bowers is a pati ent in the Columbia Hospital. Arriving Thursday to spend the weekend with Mrs. A. B. Hunt are Mr. and Mrs. Janies Hunt and their two daughters, anet and Joan of Spartanburg. Mr. Hunt will attend the Teachers’ convention in Columbia. Mrs. H. P. Wicker returned home Sunday after a few days’ visit with Mr. Wicker at the Co lumbia Rest Home near Colum bia. Judge C. C. Wyche, Mrs..Wyche and their daughter, Evelyn of Spartanburg were guests Sunday of Mrs. C. T. Wyche. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Sease were Elton Sease Sr., Johnny Sease of Columbia, Elton Sease. Jr., of Clemson Col lege; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Rich ardson and their two children, Betty and “Rick” of Columbia. ROBERT WILSON Robert Silas Wilson, 84, died early Saturday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mamie James, near Whitmire. He had been ill for the past 25 years. Mr. Wilson was born and rear ed In Union county, the son of the late W’illiam and Jane Hugh ey Wilson. For the past four years he had made his home with Mrs. James. His wife, Mary El len Duckett Wilson, died four years ago. Funeral services were conduct ed Monday afternoon from the Fiat Rock Baptist church by the Rev. Paul Bullington and the Rev. R. N. DuBose. Interment followed in Lee cemetery in Union county. He Is survived by five children, Mrs. Annie Nelson, Mrs. Mami# James. Mrs. Velma Ott. Jack Wil son and Woodrow Wilson, all of Whitmire; 20 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren. Grandsons served as pallt era and granddaughters acted as flower attendants. Blowing A Hot Trumpet ^ * PITTSBURGH. PA. — Dorothy with a few hot licks on this trumpet-like _ more than hot air to the picture — it shows actual Gulf Oil research laboratories, where Dorothy is bl for women. When Dorothy began as an apprentice, eld no woman could make the grade as a craftsman in the glass field. Today, at 26, fellow workers acclaim her woman glass blower. to be Notice!! I have moved my business from Jones Street to Boyce Street in the Building formerly occupied by Wofford Radio Shop Gall on me for the best in Signs and Neon TAYLOR SIGN SERVICE Boyoe Street Choir Singing CONTEST/ ^Program For Expert Repair Bring Your Radio and Television GEO. N. 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And if you want all this at a minimum outlay of dollars—one look at Buick prices will settle this point. So the smartest thing you can do is get in touch with your Buick dealer. How about doing that right now? ■ or* oubjoct to Year Key to Greeter Volvo 4 Tuno In HENRY J. TAYLOR, ABC Network, ovary Monday owning. Kemper Motor Company TELEPHONE 98S NEWBERRY, S. C