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1 / THURSDAY, DEC. 24, 1953 THE NEWBERRY SUN PAGE THREE FARMS AND FOLKS By J. M. ELEAZER Clemson Extension Information Specialist This hits on about Christmas. My, how fast they come now! Well I can remember when it felt like they never would. It seems but yesterday that I hung that new calendar. Now it is used down to the last page, and there is little of it left. Calen dars used to yellow with age and become all fly-specked before it was time to take ’em down. But not so now. Those are just signs of progress. They show that our manufacturers are making better paper now. It doesn’t yellow so quickly with age. And, further, that science is controlling flies. Screens, modern sanitation, and the new effective poisons have made flies scarce. And with that comes better health, I’m sure. (Your county agent has the dope on fly control). I started out to say something about Christmas. There is a sort of magic in the air now. Normal •living, with its tribulations, is laid aside. And folks visit, give, and sing of peace and goodwill. Noble impulses now. We need ’em. They leaven the soul for the year ahead. And there’s a lot of good eats around. We gorge, get foundered on that, and begin to crave the common fare. Right now corn bread and turnip greens look bet ter to me than turkey and cran berries. So away with rich rations for a while. And then on New Year’s Day, I’m looking forward to a bait of cowpeas and corn- bread. That’s a mighty substantial way to start the year off. And I like ’em too. Christmas embraces the Kindly Power that includes all that’s good in this world. We need its spirit in winding up one year and start ing the next. COASTAL BERMUDA County Agent Cannon of Laurens had about 40 farmers on the tour back in October to see their cer tified 'Coastal Bermuda grass demonstrations. On the E. G. Cog gins farm we saw it knee high, with runners as long as 78 inches, that had been planted the past April 9. These two acres had been set by hand. It hadn’t been fenced yet for grazing, but, despite drought, it had made a fine hay crop that first summer. JASPER IRRIGATION On Cypress Wood Plantation in Jasper they put down a 12-inch well 340 feet in search of irriga tion water. They got it, a flow of 1,800 gallons per minute, accord ing to my old fried and former Greenwood county agent, C. B. Farris. He is the superintendent there. They are also impounding swamp water in a large shallow pond and are putting down more wells for irrigation. Extensive pasture and crop irrigation is con templated there. A thousand acres of pasture alone! With proper liming, preparation fertilization, seeding, and manage ment, it is going to be interesting to watch results there when the all-important element of water is added as needed. Pastures and crops parched and burned all summer over South Carolina. The potentials of seed and fertilizer just couldn’t work much without the needed water. Then came rains, at long last, in late September and early October at places. Parched pastures burst out with verdant green. Crops, whose time had not passed, green ed up like spring. And, verily, the voice of the turtle-dove was al most heard in the land. But, alas, the showers were short. And, before frost, many a pasture that should have been lush an<f green, was wilted and dead again. There cattle walked over bare fields, and winter dawn ed with daylight showing* through the cracks of the barn. With sustained fall water, those bare lands could have been clothed in verdure for the winter. Yes, and, with some summer water, the harvests could have been abun dant, and winter winds would not have been whistling through the cracks of empty barns and cribs. Irrigation! The great undevelop ed potential, that promises much here in the rainfall belt, is calling from every empty barn and bare field that drough left. Water may be long in reaching many of them, j Rev. Robert H. Harper "77>y Kingdom Corner Lesson for December 27: Matthew 6: 9-10; 28: 16-20; John 17: 18-21; Acfs 1: 6-8; Revelation 111 D6. Golden Text: Revelation 11: 13. The first passage of the lesson text is a part of the Lord’s Prayer and includes the address and peti tions that refer to the kingdom. In these petitions we find the sub stance of all prayer—“Thy king dom come and thy will be done.” They commit one who prays to all the work of the kingdom and bring him into a covenant with God tc do his will In the five last verses of Matthew we see Jesus with the disciple? just before his ascension. Then we hear his last command: “Go ye.” They were to make disciples of all nations, set up the kingdom. In what has been called the “high-priestly prayer” of Jesus just before he went into the garden of Gethsemane. he prayed that his disciples might be one in him and witness to the world that Jesus was sent of God. After the resurrection, the disci pies asked Jesus if he would at that time restore the kingdom to Israel. There was some thought, no doubt, of the earthly kingdom. Jesus told them it was not for them to know the times and the seasons. But they would receive power after the Holy Ghost had come upon them. And not many days thereafter the Holy Ghost came upon them and prepared them to go forth to turn the world upside down. Finally, we read in Revelation that the kingdoms of the world will become the king doms of the Lord and his Christ The Unbroken Song I heard the bells on Christmas Day, Their old, familiar carols play, And wild and sweet The words repeat Of peace on earth, good-will to men! And though how, as the day had come, The belfries of all Christendom Had rolled along The unbroken song Of peace on earth, good-will to men! t —Henry Wadsworth Longfellow But some of them now have easy water available. These are the places to strike now. For 14 years in Alabama, irri gation experiments have upped the yields of 18 vegetables an aver age of 38 percent, corn from 38 to 90 bushels per acre, pastures improved 41 to 55 percent, and milk production from them has been upped from 45 to 50 percent as compared with the dry pastures right by them. The Country Gentle man carried this summary. N EED a quick soup for supper? Use rich chicken broth with pieces of chicken in it, a table spoon or two of rice to cook in the broth, then a touch of curry pow der for just right seasoning. Ham sandwiches, especially from thte remainder of the ham you’ve had for dinner are excellent when you use them with sliced apples, mayonnaise and lettuce. You can stuff leftover chicken, ham or turkey into parboiled green RECIPE OF THE WEEK Raisin-Peanut Clusters Vi cup pure, dark molasses V4 cup corn syrup 1 teaspoon vinegar 3 tablespoons butter 2 cups shelled peanuts 1 cup raisins Cook molasses, corn syrup and vinegar until a hard ball forms when a small amount is dropped in cold water or reaches 250°F. on a candy thermometer. Re move from heat and add butter. Stir until combined with syrup, then add nuts and raisins. Drop by spoonfuls on a greased pan. If candy hardens while you work with it, place pan over very low heat and stir vigorously until it softens. peppers. Mix the meat with rice and include a bit of basil in the seasonings. Sprinkle with grated cl eese and bake with undiluted "or just slightly diluted canned tomato soup until heated through. Chicken sandwiches are wonder ful when company drops in unex pectedly and you have some roast chicken in the refrigerator. Spread the buttered bread with chutney be fore putting on slices of chicken if you want a real treat. For a new twist to pinwheel roll, fill with a mixture of mincemeat (1 cup) to which has been added V4 teaspoon ground cloves and V4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts. Roll and cut dough as usual, and bake in buttered muffin cups at 375°F. 1 K 1 J E. C. PAYSINGER, GROCERY Boundary Street Ext. Newberry v • < '* # *%*****# < •••••••• • • • • • • •••••• •••••* *•••••♦• ••••<••••■ • •••••••••••••••• • • • • •••••>•••••• •*•••• •••••••••••••••••••«••••••« ••••••••••• •J •••••••••• ••••■>•••••••• r a • • • .. . 'a*,*,* *••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••• Whhes for your T ^ w — a* soon cheer. And • « • • • • • • • • • ••••• filled • • • • • • • • • • • • •m • • • ma y our ferve Potte in the >••••••• W Pavers for , asf) . ng WOfW ** answered. • • • • • •;« » • •*•••••« AMERICAN LEGION POST No. 24 ! A Christmas Meditation Jesus Christ was born in the meanest circumstances. But the air above was filled with the halle lujahs of the Heavenly Host. His lodging was a cattle pen. But a star drew distinguished visitants from afar to do His homage. His birth was contrary to the laws of life. His death was con trary to the laws of death. No miracle is so inexplicable as His life and teaching. He had no cornfields or fisher ies. But He could spread a table for 5,000 and have bread and fish to spare. He walked on the waters and they supported Him. His crucifixion was the crime of crimes. But, on God’s side. No lower price than His infinite agony coijld have made possible our re demption. When He died. Few men mourned; but a black crepe was hung over the sun. Though men trembled not for their sins. The earth beneath shook under the load. All nature honored Him; sinners alone rejected Him. Three years He preached His Gospel. He wrote no book. Built no church, had no money back of Him. After 1,900 years. He is 4;he one central character of hu man history. The perpetual theme of all preachihg. The pivot around which the events of the age re volve. The only Regenerator of the human race. Was it merely the son of Joseph and Mary who crossed the world's horizon 1,900 years ago? Was it merely human blood that was spill ed on Calvary’s hill for the re demption of sinners and which has worked such wonders in men and nations through the centuries? What thinking man can keep from exclaiming: “My Lord and my God.” —By Keith L. Brooks This Year Is Yours God built and launched this year for you, Upon the bridge you stand; It is your ship, aye, your own ship, And you are in command. Just what the twelve months’ trip will do Rests wholly, solely, friend, on you. Your log book, kept from day to day Only A Dad . . But the Best of Men. Only a dad, with a tired face, Cominer home from the daily race; Bringing little of gold and fame To show how well he has played the game, But glad in his heart that his own rejoice * To see him come home and to hear his voice. Only a dad, of a brood "of four, One of ten million men or more. Plodding along in the daily strife. Bearing the whips and scorns of life With never a whimper of pain or hate. For the sake of those who at home await. Only a dad, neither rich nor proud, Merely one of the surging crowd, Toiling, striving, from day to day, Facing whatever may come his way; ' Silent, whatever the harsh con demn. And bearing it all for the love of them. Only a dad, but he gives his all To smooth the way for his children small; Doing, with courage stern and grim, ' The deeds that his father did for him. These are the lines that for him I pen; Only a dad, but the best of men. —My friend, what will it show? Have you on your appointed way Made progress—Yes or no? The log will tell like a guiding star, The sort of captain that you are Contrary winds may oft beset. Mountainous seas may press, Fierce storms prevail, and false lights lure, You e’en may know *eal stress. Yet does God’s hand hold fast the helm There’s naught can e’er your ship o’erwbelm. For weal or woe, this year is yours, Your ship is on life’s sea. Your acts, as captain, must decide. Whichever it shall be. So now in starting on your trip, Ask God to help you sail your ship. —J. Black, in Watchman-Examiner He passed a cop without a fuss, He passed a load of hay; He tried to pass a swerving bus, And then he passed away! Sheet Metal Contractor—Heating—Air Conditioning CAROUNA METAL WORKS College Street Extension A. G. McCaughrin, Pres. & Treas. Phone 115 EST ISHES FOR A ^ERR-V (^WRISTMAS FRANK WILSON AUTO SEAT COVERS mm i tm-: i;;,, >' I For each of you I I am wishing a Merry | Christmas, BE a happy and successful New Year Your Congressman WM. JENNINGS BRYAN DORN ms ms mm And now it's Christmos again! It's strange how quickly this day of oil days slips up on us but each year as we realize that soon we will be observing this great occasion, we find ourselves more grateful for the oppor tunity of serving you. You have been very thoughtful and generous and in extending the greetings of the season to you, we wish to include our hearty thanks for everything. May this truly be a happy Christmas for you. Coble Dairy Products, Inc 2100 Nance St. Phone 65