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The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, Jan. 25, 1968—PAGE 7 The County Agents Column 1968 Farm Planning During recent weeks farmers have been pretty well informed about the Agricultural outlook for 1968. It all boils down to the fact that farm profits won't come easy in the year ahead. Farmers will be able to sell all they produce, but prices won’t be any better than they were last year. Even with good man agement, production , expenses will edge higher. Labor prob lems will, no doubt, continue. This brief summary of the 1968 farm outlook is by no means intended to discourage anyone. Only by analyzing the problem can a solution be found. And the problem is, how to make money out of farming in 1968? We believe the solution is illustrated in this little story. When asked why he didn’t do a better job of farming, the farmer replied, “I don’t do half of what I know to do al ready.” Farmers must this year put more of the available know how to work in order to im prove their profit picture. Here are some illustrations of what we mean: Crop Production Most farmers can increase crop profits by using more fer tilizer and by proper chemical weed control. Let’s discuss fer tilizer first. Sure, we’re proud that most South Carolina farm ers, including Newberry, have greatly increased their fertili zer use in recent years. But still we may not be using enough on some crops. Take corn for instance. Last year, some farmers made 100 bushels of corn per acre. Some of these farmers don’t put down enough fertilizer for this kind of corn yield each year. Some farmers make good yield of Soybeans for a year or two without any fertilizer. Then they claim it doesn’t pay to fertilize Soy beans. Research shows consist ently higher yields of Soybeans on high-fertilized fields as compared to low-fertility fields. Research shows that it takes several years of annual appli cation of fertilizer to build up soil fertility. Few farmers un derstand or apply the proven practices of soil fertility. That’s the big reason why crops pro duction on many farms continue to be a hit or miss proposition. Though it takes a bit of time and effort, this problem of how much lime and fertilizer to use on any given crop has State Bunk No. 67-693-532 REPORT OF CONDITION OF THE BANK OF COMMERCE OF PROSPERITY, IN THE STATE OF S. C., AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON DECEMBER 30, 1967 ASSETS Cash, balances with oilier banks, and cash items in process of collodion United States Government obligations Obligations of States and political subdivisions Securities of Federal agencies and corporations Other loans and discounts Bank premises, furniture and fixtures, and other , assets representing bank premises Other assets TOTAL AS. ><>TS $ 648,687.06 962,760.35 531,289.18 169,963.33 1,342,809.02 40,793.84 6,623.38 $ 3,702,926.16 LIABILITIES Demand deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corporations Time and savings deposits of individuals, partner ships, and corporations Deposits ol United Stall's Government Deposits of States and political subdivisions Certified and otficers’ checks, etc. $ 2,223,208.26 737,019.34 53,819.15 356,658.18 7,205.68 TOTAL DEPOSITS (at Total demand deposits (b) Total time and savings deposits Other liabilities $3,377,910.61 $2,473,600.08 $ 904,310.53 74,934.89 TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 3,452,845.50 < A P IT A L ACCOUNTS (c) Common stork - total par value $50,000.00 50,000.00 No. shares authorized 5,(XX) No. shares outstanding 5,000 Surplus Undivided profits TOTAL CAPITAL ACCOUNTS TOTAL LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL ACCOUNTS M E M O K A N D A Average of total deposits for the 15 calendar days ending with call dale 3,192,690.86 Average of total loans lor the 15 calendar days ending with call date 1,380,879.82 ISO.'OOO.OO 50,080.66 250,080.66 $ 3,702,926.16 I, Jacob A. Bowers, President and Cashier, of the above-named bank, do solemnly affirm that this report of condition is true and correct, to the best of my knowledge and belief. JACOB A. BOWERS Correct—Attest: DIRECTORS: RUDOLPH C. BARNES W. G. LYLES J. MONROE FULMER State of South Carolina, County of Newberry, ss: Sworn to & subscribed before me this 12th day of January, 1968, and I heiehy certify that 1 am not an officer or director of this bank. My commission expires January 1, 1970. Annie R. Hunter. Notary Public. Wesson rites held Sunday James Melvin (Jim) Wesson, 52, died late Friday afternoon from injuries he received in an automobile accident. Mr. Wesson was born and reared in Newberry and was the son of Mrs. Eunice Bouk- night Wesson and the late John Henry Wesson. He was a mem ber of O’Neal Street Methodist Church and was employed by Newberry Mills, Inc. Mr. Wesson is survived by his wife, Mrs. Desser Rae Padgett Wesson, Newberry; two daugh ters. Mrs. Buren (Cheryl) Mitchell, Charlotte, and Miss Gail Wesson, Newberry; his mother, Mrs. Eunice B. Wes son, Newberry; two sisters, Mrs. James (Thelma) Smith, Columbia, and Mrs. Steve (Gladys) Miller, San Diego, Calif.; one brother, Nolan Wes son, Newberry, and one grand child. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock from the McSwain Funeral Home, with Rev. Hoyt Graham and Rev. James Bruce con ducting the service. Interment was in Newberry Memorial Gardens. been simplified for the farmer. Soil tests quickly furnish this information. But few farmers take advantage of this free ser vice. About Weed Control Here again we’re convinced most farmers can do a better job of controlling weeds that rob them of profits each year. Usually, it takes good cultural practices along with proper use of chemicals to do an adequate job of weed control. Many far mers will not do both or will not apply chemicals properly. Many farmers use chemicals, but few take the time to cali brate their sprayer so that maximum results can be ob tained. At this point we again dis claim any attempt toward pes simism or to unduly criticize our good farmers. Our job is not to win popularity contests, but to help farmers do a bet ter job. Sometimes this can only be done by pointing out certain shortcomings. We firm ly believe there is still plenty )f opportunity in Agriculture. There is opportunity to use available scientific know-how C. S. Amick, 81, funeral Monday Charlie S .Amick, 81, of Rt. 1, Little Mountain, died Satur day at the Columbia hospital. Mr. Amick was born in Lex ington county, a son of the late Simon and Jane A. Amick. He was a retired farmer and a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran church. He is survived by a sister, Miss Carrie Amick and a bro ther, John Henry Amick, both of Little Mountain. Funeral services were held Monday from his church by Rev. John D. Zeigler. Interment was in the church cemetery. Fulmer dies at hospital Charlie C. Fulmer, 82, of Little Mountain, died late Sat urday at the Newberry County Memorial hospital. He was a retired farmer and a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran church He is survived by his wife, Mi’s. Lillian Sease Fulmer; three sons, John L. Fulmer of Atlanta, Ga., Ellie H. Fulmer to improve present profit sit uations. It is not an easy job. It doesn’t just happen. But the smart farmer knows it can be done. Let’s make 1968 a better year—profit-wise on the farm. Farm Records Farm records are a must for those farmers who want more profit from farming. Most of us hate to keep and use records. That’s why more farmers must undertake to begin keeping and using them. Farm records are not a cure- all for farm problems. A farm record is simply another man agement tool. Used wisely it can help the farmer get greater profits or make larger savings in the farnj operation. Get your 1968 farm records started this month. We can furnish you a free farm account book. Or, better still, if your farming op eration is of significant size, consider enrolling in the Elec tronic Record Program. This Farm Bureau sponsored pro gram costs, but can pay off if used to best advantage. The im portant thing now is to get your 1968 record program started right away. and Joe K. Fulmer, both of Little Mountain; one daughter, Mrs. H. O. Epting of Little Mountain; one sister, Mrs. Bea trice Long of Newberry. Funeral services were held Monday at his church, conduct ed by Rev. Garth Hill. Burial was in the church cemetery. A. A. Boozer died Sunday Arthur A. Boozer, 79, hus band of Mrs. Colie Bowers Boozer, died early Sunday at Providence hospital in Colum bia after several weeks of ser ious illness. Mr. Boozer was born and reared in Newberry county, near Prosperity, and was the son of the late James W. and Euphemia Taylor Boozer. Prior to making his home in New berry he was a resident of the St. Luke’s section and was a member of St. Luke’s Lutheran church. He was a retired brick mason and farmer. Mr. Boozer is survived by his wife, Mrs. Colie B. Boozer, Newberry; one daughter, Mrs. Helen B. Hipp, Newberry; one sister, Mrs. Mattie Kunkle, Prosperity; one brother, J. V. Boozer, Newberry. Funeral services were held Monday from his church with Rev. J. Hilton Roof, Rev. Ernest Burns and Rev. John Sanders conducting the service. Burial was in Newberry Memorial Gardens. Building Permits Building permits issued by the city last week totaled $6,- 550. They were issued to: Lar ry Hatchett, addition, 2231 Main St.; Ray Nobles, repairs, Cline St.; and Ray Feagle, re pairs, 1911 Harper St. Wedding Invitations at The Sun Office. “Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to ap ply for a retail liquor license within thirty days after com pletion of advertisement herein, as required by law. That the location of such store is to be on the southeast corner of the intersection of highways U. S. 76 and South Carolina road designated as SC-36-82. 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