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THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 1959 THE NEWBERRY SUN PAGE THREE SCD Supervisors Annual Report SCD ANNUAL REPORT The hopes of a healthy, happy and prosperous people rest in the abundance of the natural resources which nurture them. Your soil conservation District has as its objective efficient and abundant production - on sus tained basis - for the welfare of our community, state, and nation. Modern conservation farming continued to gain momentum dur ing 1958. Sixty-eight farmers realized the importance of working out com plete plans for their 10,000 acres of land during theyear. They were assisted in their plans by techni cians of the Soil Conservation Ser vice, our assigned agency from the U. S. Department of Agricul ture. Other conservation practices ac complished in the District include 51 ponds, 78 miles of terraces and more than 2000 acres of pastures seeded to perennial grasses and le gumes. We believe it noteworthy that the Newberry SCD can be proud of its accomplishments in the con servation of soil and water. The 534 ponds amount to approximate ly 100 acres of water saved which would otherwise have been lost. They represent a ready supply of water for livestock, for irrigation, for fish production, and for fire fighting. 5475 miles of terraces play no small part in keeping the produc tive soil and moisture in the field and are instrumental in efficient and abundant production. The 30,000 acres of improved pastures in the District not only conserve soil and water but serve as a basis for the profitable pro duction of livestock and livestock products. Woodland thinning, crop rota tions and seeded waterways also came in for a heavy share of the 1958 conservation measures. One hundred forty-four sepa rate conservation practices were established through cost sharing of the Agricultural Conservation Program. Technicians of the Soil Conservation Service furnished the required surveys and super vision. Soil Stewardship Week was ob served during May. Ministers, re cognizing that man is steward of the land, preached sermons on our obligations towards conserving the natural resources. Newspapers and the radio co operated in the observance of this week. Businessmen participated by expressing an awareness of our interdependence on the conserva tion of resources through “ads” in the papers. These and other expressions of widespread interest and concern gave up further encouragement to continue to serve as Supervisors of your Soil Conservation Dis trict. Without the loyal support of af filiate members, we would not have been able to function. We take pride in recognizing our bene factors: Champion Paper and Fi bre Company, Kendall Cotton Mill, B e 1 k-Beard Company, Murray Lumber Company, S. C. Paysinger, Hon. J. F. Hawkins, South Caro lina National Bank, Newberry County Bank, Bank of Commerce, Prosperity, S. C., Spartan Gr^in and Mill Company, Newberry Fed eral Savings and Loan Associa tion, and J. T. McCrackin Com pany. They, too, visualize the gigantic- task which lies ahead, and recog nize that our children’s heritage can be either one of poverty or of plenty. We extend our thanks to the other agricultural agencies who co operated so amiably and unsel fishly in our efforts to enrich the role of the farmer - both present and future. Your District played host to both the federation and the state Soil judging Teams. The state contest is directed by the South Carolina Department of Vocational Agricultural Educa tion with the assistance of the Soil Conservation Service. Our appreciation is extended to the following companies who spon sored the contest: Carolina Power and Light Company, International Paper Company, Champion Paper and Fibre Company, S. C. Asso ciation of SCD Supervisors, Union Bag-Camp Paper Corporation, and West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company. We appreciate, also, the public spirited cooperation of J. Ellerbe Sease for the use of his farm in the federation contest and to H. T. Lake and O. K. Nichols for the use of their lands as sites for the state contest.. As supervisors of your SCD, we pledge our continued efforts to wards the promotion of soil ami water conservation among our neighbors and communities. We enlist the aid of all agencies, indi viduals, groups, and organizations who can lend a hand. We propose to continue to govern the District not by compulsion but by persua sion. Conservation i s everybody’s business. It is, in fact, man’s hope of survival. J. T. McCrackin, Jr. Chairman C. L. Lester, Sec.-Treas. D. A. Bedenbaugh C. T. Smith George E. Young CAROLINA Remnant Shop Main Street Newberry, S. C. EASTER MATERIALS Sew Early & Don’t Get Caught Without A New Dress CHIFFONS—PRINTS & PLAINS 98c yd. All Sewing- Notions “IT PAYS TO SEW” “He got an auto loan from Purcells, bought a new out fit, and went in and overwhelmed the boss into giving him a better job!” “Hey, what am I jealous about? I can ’phone those friendly folks at Purcells— and do the same thing!” (Purcelld “Your Private Bankers” 1418 Main St. Newberry Lutherans To Begin Drive For Seminary “Kick-off dinners in some 600 churches with a total communing membership of 101,412 in the six Synods comprising the area serv ed by the Lutheran Theological Seminary, Columbia, are begin ning this week to inaugurate che third phase of the Building and Endow-ment program designed to add facilities and endowment in come greatly needed by the Sem inary. The $750,000 objective, when reached, will provide for a New Chapel, Student Union Build ing, two additional Faculty homes, an apartment building for mar ried students, a President’s Home, Administration Wing, and the completion of an Academic Foun dation designed to enable the Trustees to strengthen the inter nal workings of the Seminary up grading the training of students. It is the first Capital Funds Ap peal the Seminary has ever made in over a hundred years, according to Dr. John L. Yost, President, and Dr. A. Kenneth Hewitt, Gen eral Chairman of the Appeal Com mittee. For the past two w r eeks organi zational meetings have been held in all the conferences of the six Synods, each under the direction of a Lay and Clerical Chairman. Interest in all of them was unus ually high and after the presenta tion of the Seminary’s needs, plans for the inauguration of the Cam paign in each of the churches dur ing the period of March 1 to 19 were outlined. On March 19, Vic tory reports will be made simul taneously in the twenty or more Conferences. Special radio pro grams featuring Seminary speak ers and musical selections by stu dents will be broadcast at eight o’clock that evening giving up-to- date information as to the ->arti- cipation of each Synod. It ; s ex pected that an army of more than 15,000 workers of the Lutheran Church will give conclusive evi dence of their faith in the Semi nary in its program to train pas tors and other Christian workers for the Gospel Ministry. Chairman and Vice-Chairman charged with the responsibility of seeing to it that this phase of Die program is carried into every Lu theran family in the Synod of South Carolina are as follows: Dr. L. Boyd Hamm, Leesville, Synod Clerical Chairman and Ralph Derrick, Spartanburg, Synod Lay Chairman. Newberry Conference, The Reverend Hubert A. Dunlap, Newberry, Clerical Vice-Chairman, and Harry E. Moose, Newberry, Lay Vice-Chairman. Agents Advise Soil Testing (By COUNTY AGENTS) Lime is important Lime is taken from our land by the removal of crops. We have containers at the Coun ty Agents office for use in getting your soil samples. We have in structions and will give demon strations to anyone as to how they should sample the soil. We will assist with the sampling when ever possible. There is no cost involved in the soil testing program. Some states do charge but South Carolina does not. The soil test will give you a re port as to the acidity of your soil, the phosphate condition, and pot ash condition of your soil. Before anything is planted, know the condition of your soil through the soil testing program. It only takes a little time and effort. It may save you money. Bulletins We find that many folks do not realize that the Clemson College Extension Service offers bulletins to you, at no charge, concerning practically every field of Agri culture. this would include from ornamentals to cotton. It will not be long now until gar deners will be digging in the soil again. There is nothing more re laxing and satisfying than gard ening, if you like to work with soil and plants. This does not mean there is no hard work involved. We an assure you there are many backaches and calloused hands this work. Food seems to taste bet ter from ones own garden. We have Circular 389, “Home Garden Information for Piedmont South Carolina", which contains a vegetable garden planting chart. This includes varieties, planting dates, spacing, and fertilizer re commendations. USD A bulletin 46, “Home Garden Bulletin”, cov ers the Insects and Diseases of Vegetables in the home garden. It also gives recommended controls for these insects and diseases. Come on by the County Agents Office, located in the County Agri cultural Building on Martin Street; ask for information about an Agricultural subject which in terests you. If you can’t come by, drop us a card addressed to Box 357, County Agents Office; we will mail the circulars or bulletins to you. “Poultry Info” Letter We are now mailing to each per son, on our poultry mailing list, a copy of the “Poultry Info” Letter. This letter will contain general information about laying hens and baby chicks. Little important re minders and local information will be included. If you did not receive the letter this past month, send us your name and address, we will be happy to put you on our mailing list. This is intended to be of some interests to all producers, whether you have ten birds or ten thousand. Any suggestions as to what you feel should be included in the let ter will also be appreciated. Garden Club Council Meets The Council of Newberry Gar den Clubs met Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Richard Baker, President. Mrs. Baker presided. The council decided to have thp regular March meeting changed from the second Wednesday to the fourth Wednesday which is March 25. All garden club members will be invited to attend this meeting. At this meeting the nominating committee will report the new slate of officers. This committee is composed of Mrs. T. P. Crooks, Chairman, Mrs. Eddie Rodelsperg- er, Mrs. Clem Youmans. Mrs. Youmans announced that the year books had been judged by three accredited judges and the winners would be announced at the March meeting; Mrs. Baker noted the absence of two council members due to ill ness and requested that the secre tary send convalescent cards to them from the council. Mrs. Paul Heisey has returned home from the Columbia Hospital and is re cuperating from a broken hip. Mrs. S. C. Altman is in the Newberry County Memorial Hospital recup erating from an operation. Miss Grace Summer reported that seven garden clubs had ob tained Judas trees for planting on their home grounds or at their projects. The remainder of the trees purchased by the council will he planted at selected sites in the city with the help of city labor of fered by Mayor Ernest Layton. The council voted to send a girl to conservation camp this year. Mrs. Baker appointed the follow ing committee to choose the girl who will attend; Mrs. Howard Clark, Chairman, Mrs. Leon Ni chols, and Mrs. Clem Youmans. The president announced that a contribution from the council had been sent to the Lowman Home in memory of Dr. Mamie Summer. A note from Leroy Blackwelder, Superintendent of the Lowman Home, expressing appreciation for this memorial contribution was read by Mrs. John Frazier. Looking Ahead By GEORGE S. BENSON DIRECTOR—NATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM One of our columns published several weeks ago reported on the fantistic fact that known Com munists for years have been work ing in positions that permit them to intercept top-secret messages going from the Pentagon, State Department and other vital agen cies to our far-flung defense in stallations and to governments of friendly nations throughout the world. The column has created widespread interest. Many citizens who read the report have protest ed the situation to their Congress men and this is the most effective citizenship action that could be taken! Some readers of the col umn, however, have expressed to me the feeling that the report was “too fantastic to believe.” But the report is true! A sub committee of the U. S. Senate Ju diciary Committee and a subcom mittee of the House UnAmerican Activities Committee, although hamstrung every step of the way by the Supreme Court, Commu nist-serving lawyers and the le gion of dupes whom the Commu nists are constantly mobilizing to protest exposure of their appara tus, have dug up and exposed enough facts in the situation to bring shivers of fright to any citi zen. SHOCKING SITUATION Our nation has reached an ab surd and shocking state of vulner ability when defective laws or in significant legal technicalities can expose the whole heart of our na tional defense and security struc ture to known agents of the inter national Communist conspiracy! That is precisely what is happen ing. The whole pantastic story is told—a large part of it out of the mouths of the Communists them selves—in these official docu ments: Investigation of Commu nist Penetration of Communica tions Facilities—Parts 1 and 2. published by the U. S. Govern ment Printing Office for the Com mittee on Un-American Activit : °s: Subversive Infiltration in the Tele graph Industry, published by the U. S. Government Printing Office for the Committee on the Judi ciary, 'U. S. Senate; Defense Fac- lities Protection Act, Hearings be fore the Committee on the Judi ciary, published by the Govern ment Printing Office; and House Report No. 1360, Annual Report 1957, Committee on Un-American Activities, published by the Gov ernment Printing Office. . COLD FACTS These documents show, beyond any challenge, the following facts: The American Communications Association, whose top officers have been identified as Commu nists in sworn testimony, has :~or years been the certified bargain ing agent for companies opera ting domestic and overseas cables and radio facilities used t>y the Defense Department, the Depart ment of State and other vital agen cies. Many Communists are in its membership. These Communists (by their own admission in testi mony) have access to top-secret messages to and from our vital defense establishments. They can intercept messages; they can do the key work neces sary to breaking our most secret codes; they can garble messages or change their meaning; they can substitute messages of their own. There are approximately 4500 members in ACA. They control most of the vital facilities—the North Atlantic Cable, che tie-lines and lease lines—in and out of the Pentagon and the State Deparc ment. They are certified Ly che National Labor Relations Board and under present laws their Com munist members cannot be fired from these strategic positions per mitting espionage and sabotage. CHALLENGE TO CITIZENS A former Communist official of ACA, Michael Mignon, testified: “The importance of obtaining con trol of the communications indus try in times of stress or in revolu tionary times, was a primary fact or, and therefore the efforts of the Communist Party in uuDsidizing the union and offering whatever assistance they could in building the union . . . was so that if (the United States) should ever be at war with the Soviet Union, to be able to more effectively control the communications system of the country.” And in times of war two or three of these Communist agents could wreck these vital communications facilities. Defense Department officials have testified that they know Communists who are handling Pen tagon messages and that messages have been intercepted. Secretary of the Army Brucker has testified that “We are disturbed ... the si tuation is nothing short of deplor able.” And yet in the last Con gress, when legislation was in troduced to permit the military to disassociate Communist sabo teurs from these vital defense communications facilities, it fail ed! Every American citizen who ares about his family’s future security should ask his Senators and Congressman what part they played in this failure and what they are now doing to clean up this situation. Sunday dinner guests in the home'of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Nance on Johnstone street were Mr. Nance’s mother, Mrs. J. D. Nance of Jalapa; Dr. and Mrs. Drayton Nance and four sons of North and Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas of Aiken. Mrs. C. L. Pless of Cleveland, Ga., spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. L. W. Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. B. Z. Burn on Cline street. THE EASTER SEAL GIRL The* joy depicted on the .ace of Terry Gunter, two. of Columbia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Danny Gunter of Columbia, lovely 1059 Easter Seal Girl, is symbolic of the hope and joy felt by the 10,929 South Carolinians helped by the Crippled Children Society of South Caro lina and its county chapters during, the past year. The Seal Campaign runs from February 27 through Erv’.*-. BATTERIES for your hearmg‘ aid Regardless of make . . . can be bought at our store. SEE the New ZENITH Hearing aid No. 50-R Better Hearing for only $50.00 Other models at reasonable prices. W. E. TURNER JEWELER Caldwell St. Phone 19-W Impala Sport Coupe—like every Chevy—has Safety Plate Glass all around. Chert/ stops quickest... qoes farthest on a gallon! Mrs. James Kinard presented the following resolution in mem ory of Dr. Mamie Summer. “Be it resolved by the Council of Newberry Garden Clubs that a page in the official minutes be lovingly inscribed in reverent hon or to Dr. Mamie S. Summer. “It is with grateful apprecia tion that we pay this tribute of affectionate memory. Dr. Summer was always intensely interested in a consistent program of civic beautification. In the City of Newberry there are today many striking evidences of her untiring and unselfish devotion to this high ideal. “Her inspiring and genial lead ership guided many of the activi ties of our garden clubs. The beau ty of her soul is happily reflected in the many lovely creations of artistry which we shall continue to enjoy as living epistles of her abiding love for all that is beauti ful in life.” A period of silent prayer was observed. Members unanimously adopted this resolution. Miss Grace Summer presented a resolution concerning the possi bility of restoring the Opera House. Members unanimously approved, and Mrs. Baker signed this resolution for the council of Newberry Garden Clubs. This same resolution will be presented to other civic organizations and later sent to City Council. Everyone is invited by Mrs. Baker, who is State Garden Pil grimage Chairman, to attend the garden pilgrimage in Abbeville on April 30 and the joint pilgrimage in Rock Hill and York on April 8. Garden Club members are re minded of the East piedmont Dis trict meeting on March 4 at Lime stone College in Gaffney. Mrs. Baker announced that the State Convention of the Garden Club of South Carolina will be held April 9 and 10 at Spartan burg. All Garden club members are urged to attend both of these meetings. Chevy showed the best brakes of the leading low-priced three in a test of repeated stops at highway speeds con ducted and certified by NASCAR*. Chevy also won over the other two in a NASCAR economy run—with the highest gas mileage for 6’s and V8’s at cruising speeds of just over 55 miles an hour. Here’s a car that knows howto get the most out of a gallon. And it’s the only car in its field to bring you hydraulic valve lifters in all popular engines—6 and V8. This means smoother, quieter performance for you. There are many other advances just as fundamental as the efficiency of Chevrolet’s engines and the depend ability of its new brakes (with more lin ing area than any other low-priced car). But why not stop by your dealer’s and let Chevy do its own sweet talking! *National A—odaiion for Stock par Adranecmoni and Retcarch. * Bubber Hutto, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Hutto, Jr., of Greenville spent from Thursday of last week until Sunday with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Halfacre on Rosalyn Drive, while his parents visited friends in Charleston ovet the weekend. see your local authorized Chevrolet dealer for quick appraisal—early delivery! KEMPER 1515-1517 MAIN ST. CHEVROLET NEWBERRY, S. C. COMPANY PHONE 962