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The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C„ Thursday, Feb. 2, 1967—Page 7 The County Agents Column CROP PRODUCTION Many Newberry faces were seen at the big Crop Product ion Meeting in Columbia last week. This meeting rates as perhaps one of the biggest farm meetings in our State as nearly a thousand farmers gathered to hear latest trends in com and soybean product ion. Of significant interest was the feeling and evidence that the “lid was off” as far as production of these two im portant crops is concerned. With surplus stocks practically gone and with increased de mand, good markets are in prospect for these two crops for the next several years. NEWBERRY COUNTY CROP PRODUCTION MEETING Our own crop production meeting is scheduled for Feb ruary 9. Clemson Specialists will be here to discuss recom mended varieties, fertilizer rates, equipment use and grass and weed control. Com, Soy beans and Forage Crops will be covered. The meeting will be held at the National Guard Armory, beginning at 10:00 a. m. and ending not later than 3:00 p.m. Good barbecue lunch and door prizes will be provid ed by our local business spon sors. Last year this was one of the best attended meetings held all year. We promise this years crop meeting will be equally as good, or better. Mark your calendar and hold this date open. CONGRATULATIONS TO BUSH RIVER YOUNG FARMERS Our congratulations to Bush River Young Farmers for be ing recognized as State win ners. Also, to Harold Pitts for being named outstanding Young Farmer for District 2 in South Carolina. It has long been our opinion that Newberry county is most fortunate to have this out standing group of wide-awake, progressive farmers. The lead ership of this organization has resulted in significant farming progress being made in New berry county. It is now grati fying to see this leadership achievement being recognized on a state-wide basis. WILD ONIONS IN LAWNS These few sunny days this week remind us that it’s time to rid our yards of that un sightly weed—wild onion or wild garlic as it is sometimes called. Unfortunately, there’s not a sure-fire remedy for getting rid of wild onions in a one-step or once-over operation. 2,4-D is still the best weed-killer available locally to knock down tops now growing in nearly every yard and fitld. We've had good success with the 2,4-D wax bars that can be simply dragged over the yard. 2,4-D sprays may also be used. But you’ll have to keep after these culprits for the under ground bulbs keep putting up new growth. Be sure to pick a warm, sunny day for applying 2,4-D to wild onions. C0LSE cftoum* TRUSS LUXURIOUS RUPTURE COMFORT Ntw cool, washoblo 3-ply mi rack mste- rlaltl Unexcelled relief and comfort Flat foam rubber groin pad. Padded leg strap. Ns fitting. For reducible inguinal hernia. NEWBERRY DRUG CO. 944 Main St, Newberry, S. C. Nursing Home care available State agencies are working rapidly inspecting extended care facilities for participation in the medicare program. Ex tended care services were cov ered by Medicare beginning on January 1, 1967. Unlike the customary nurs ing home of yesterday, extend ed care facilities will offer hospital-type care but on a less intensive basis than hos pitals, Miss Martha Pressly, Manager of the social security offise, said today. When a pa tient’s doctor feels he no long er needs intensive hospital care but is still not able to go home, the doctor may transfer him to an extended care facility for up to 100 days of medicare coverage. All covered expenses for the first 20 days will be paid by Medicare. For the remaining 80 days, the patient will pay $5 a day, and Medicare will pay the rest In order for the patient to qualify for this benefit he must have been in a hospital for 3 days and then be transferred to an extended care facility within 2 weeks of his discharge from the hos pital. Miss Pressly emphasized that Medicare will NOT cover the cost of long term or custo dial care. The Medicare Handbook out lines all services and require ments for extended care facili ties, Miss Pressly said. Any beneficiary who has lost his Medicare Handbook or who needs any help with Medicare, is invited to contact the Green wood social security office at 219 Magnolia street. Telephone number is OR 3-1711. NEW YORK—Weekends are the most dangerous driving periods. Camellia show next weekend The Annual Spring Camellia Show presented by the Men’s Camellia Club and the Rose Garden Club of Columbia, will be held on Saturday, February 11 and Sunday, February 12 in A. C. Flora High School gym nasium. Hours Saturday will be 3:30-10 pun. and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Sponsored by Columbia's Palmetto Sertoma Club, the 1967 Camellia Show will be the 12th such floral event in Col umbia. Over the years since the first show in 1955, it has grown into one of the prime attractions for flower lovers throughout the Southeast Last year's show attracted entries from Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. More than 3,000 in dividual blossoms were entered last year. In addition to the horticulture specimen blanmi, there were 50 arrangements m the artistic section. “We expect an even larger number of entries in this year's event and extend an in vitation to all amateur camel lia growers in the state to enter their blooms,” said Rich ard Mima, show secretary. “Flowers grown outside as well as hothouse blooms will be exhibited. Entries can be made any time prior to Satur day, February 11 at 11:30 a. m. For entry cards, interested persons should write Mr. Mima, 2337 Baxter St-, Csyee, 8. C. There is no entry fee. Following the judging of the various categories of entries, ribbons and silver trophies will be awarded the winners. Tickets are $1 per person and may be purchased at the door. All proceeds go to char ities of the Palmetto Sertoma Club. r- — When you get through saying our full name you have said yourself a real mouthful. Friends We know how Algernon McGillicuddy Throckmorton must have felt. He didn’t even mind people calling him Algie or Gilly. And that’s why we don’t mind being called the Santee-Cooper. Or Santee. (Funny thing, no one ever calls us Cooper.) Now, don’t get us wrong. We like our full name. South Carolina Public Service Authority. And the initials: S. C. P. S. A. But isn’t Santee-Cooper a lot easier? Does the name really matter that much? After all, our job is to turn out almost two billion kilowatt hours of electrical power every year for our satisfied customers. That’s low-cost, dependable electricity that’s given us such a good reputation. ■ K. - A good reputation and a good name. Can’t beat that. And since you own us, you can call us anything you want to. But wonder why no one ever calls us Cooper? SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY