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PAGE 10—The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, June 19, 1969 Shown above are some of the beautiful Rose Society Summer Rose Show to be silver trophies which will be presented to held this weekend at Newberry Federal winners during the Newberry County building. (Sunphoto by Martin Armfield.) The County Agents Column Safety is the Sure Way: Well, it’s about that time again; time to think about spraying insect icides. And when you do, re member that the mists, sprays rodents. However, there are four and dusts created by them are dangerous varieties of snakes potentially hazardous, unless you commonly found in the United use proper respiratory devices. States. The four poisonous should always contain an assort ment of bandages tourniquet, forceps, ointment for bums and antiseptics. Each item should be individually wrapped for your protection. You are ready to act fast when and if an ac cident occurs, when you have a first aid kit on hand. Snakes Can Kill: But quick treatments can save a life. It has been said that most snakes are considered to be friends of the farmer because they feed mainly off harmful insects and For insecticide spraying, a Re spirator with filter cartridges of fers dual filter protection. It is ideal for use with highly tox ic insecticides used in insect control such as spraying trees snakes are: Rattlesnakes, Cop perheads, Cottonmouth mocca sins and Coral snakes. Their bites could be fatal if not treat ed quickly. All outdoor workers should and row crops when wind vel- keep a snake bite kit close at ocity is against you. One should hand for emergencies. This kit always give some thought to us should contain everything need ing some type protection wher ed for first aid treatment of spraying or dusting materials snake bites such as, lancet, such as Aldrin Chlordane, Diel tourniquet, suction syringe, am- drin, Methyl Parathion, Ethion monia ihhalant, iodine, sterile Malathion and other insecti dressing! and instruction book, cides. Now, it is best to use a You should always be able to filter that is filled with high- recognize a poisonous snake grade activated charcoal which from a non-poisonous snake. Re filters out poisonous vapors, a member poisonous snakes have filter with built-in filter will stop particles of dust, mist and sprays. We should always use a res pirator that will assure the saf- a diamond shaped head where as the non-poisonous snakes have an oblong head. So, outdoormen, beware. Do not try to catch, examine, pho- est possible fit, providing an ex- tograph or disturb poisonous cellent seal around the entire snakes in the wild. Rememer, edge of the mask. a poisonous snakebite can be When eye protection is need- fatal, and poisonous reptiles are ed, we should always think of unpredictable, using a respirator-goggle com- Avoid Tractor Upsets: You bination. Goggles lens should al- know, tractor operators do not ways give a worker clear wide- deliberately kill themselves by angle vision plus maximum eye upsetting their machines. Why, protection against chemical dust then, arc these accidents so and splashes. When a worker’s common? job requires additional protect- Well, it can be summed up ion, he should use a hood; this in two words: ignorance and protects head, eyes, neck and carelessness. Ignorance results shoulders. The hood respirator in failure to recognize a dang- should be lightweight, cool and erous situation. It also results comfortable, with drawstrings under the arms to assure a snug fit. Accidents, Accidents Every- where and Not a Soul in Sight: in Your Social Security receipt ot their checks. Reports may be made by mail, phone, or in person. Appropriate report forms are available at the of fice in Greenwood. Mr. Spiller said this reporting method enables the district of fice to take advantage of the increased capacity of its high speed communications circuits to transmit information to pay ment centers. Until recently, social security beneficiaries were encouraged to notify the Social Security Administration of the occurrence of these events by mailing pre-addressed post card forms to payment centers. Events that affect receipt of monthly social security checks, in addition to address changes, are starting or stopping work, (employment) marriage or re marriage in some instances, di vorce, and death. New Construction? OR JUST A SIMPLE REPAIR JOB As the Dairy Industry grows in Newberry County the Newberry Lumber Company is pleased to be a part of this sign of progress. NEWBERRY LUMBER COMPANY CLINE STREET NEWBERRY, S. C. failure to recognize a safe way out after the danger be comes apparent. Carelessness is an attitude—a refusal to admit personal danger—although the Suppose you’re working outside operator is fully aware of acci- or maybe in one of the back dent possibilities. But careless- fields alone when, without warn- ness can be tempered by knowl- ing, an accident occurs and you edge of consequences. We then can’t get to the house or phone should try to enlighten those for help. What happens then? who do not know and, perhaps, You know this problem has frighten those who do not care, faced thousands of people at one time or another. Some are just plain lucky. And others aren’t quite so fortunate and require extensive and expensive medi cal treatment because they did not get proper first aid in time. Now you can always be pre pared in case of an emergency with a first aid kit for your truck or tractor. A handy 10-unit kit is ideal for the farm or home. The kit Residents of the Newberry area who are receiving monthly social security checks are re minded by H. M. Spiller, social security representative in this area, to report directly to the Greenwood Social Security Of fice any change of address or other events affecting continued Course “^fklRY FOODS lot ta sY.B r eMy,Eatin9 KIRK PONTIAC-CADILLAC COMPANY Newberry, S. C. 2100 Nance Street