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PAGE 2—The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, March 18, 1971 Otyr Nnubprnj £>m 1101 Boyce Street, Newberry, South Carolina 29108 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY 0. F. Armfield, Jr., Owner > Second-Class Postage Paid at Newberry, South Carolina SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $3.00 per year in advance; six months, $2.00. COUNTY AGENT COTTON DISEASES AND THEIR CONTROL Our first step in obtaining a good quality cotton begins with adequate disease control. In this case we should think about the recommended practices for better quality and higher yields from our 1971 crop. Seedling Diseases: To get higher yields and quality we must strive to get good stands of cotton. Poor stands are often the results of seed and seedling rots caused by fungi and bac teria. These organisms maybe carried on the seeds or may live in the soil. Seed-borne or ganisms can also live on old- undecayed stalks and other de bris of cotton. Cool, wet soils will favor the development of cotton seedling diseases; Therefore, many or ganisms that cause diseases at tack under such conditions. Now “sore-shine”, caused by the soil-borne fungus (Rhizoc- tonia), is one of the most de structive seedling diseases of cotton. To prevent or reduce danger from sore-shine; let’s delay planting until we are sure that the soil is warm and dry enough so that we can get a rapid seedling emergence and growth. Application of soil fungicides in the furrow at planting time have proven effective in reduc ing damage in some instances. Some other seedling diseases of cotton are anthracnose bac terial blight, and ascochyta blight. These diseases can also be seed borne and can live for at least one year on undecayed cotton stalks and debris. But here again with the correct use of seed treatment chemicals, crop rotation, and early crop residue disposal, you can hold these in check. A few practices we should al ways follow that will greatly reduce losses from cotton di sease are: (1) select only fer tile, well-drained and warm- natured soils. (2) Prepare seed beds early. (3) Plant the best seeds available. (4) Plant only treated seeds. (5) Prevent ne matode damage. (6) Fertilize and lime according to recom mendation and (7) plant at the right time. WHAT ABOUT THOSE HOME LAWNS? For those of you that did not get your lawn completely es tablished this past fall, now is a good time to do so. The first step in developing a good lawn is to properly drain, grade and level the site, and remove all debris from the area. To establish a good lawn we should be sure that the soil contains an abundance of orga nic matter and plant nutrients. Most grasses grow best when the soil pH is 6.0 to 6.5 except for centipede which needs to be 5.5 to 6.0. Soil test should be made to determine soil pH. The amount of fertilizer and lime applied should be based on the results of a soil test. An application of 30 to 40 pounds of a 5-10-10 or 6-12-12 fertilizer per 1,000 square feet should be worked into the upper 2 or 3 inches of topsoil. Chi most soils for grasses other than centi pede—around 50 pounds of lime stone or basic slag per 1,000 square feet should be worked into the seedbed. Want a Good Dual Purpose Grass? Well, the first one comes to our mind is Coastal Bermuda. It is recommended for grazing, hay and silage. March is a very good time for sprigging. Now, there are a few things that we should consider in es tablishing a good bermuda sod: (1) prepare a good seedbed, (2) apply 500 to 800 pounds of a 6-12-12 or its equivalent at sprig ging time. (3) Sprig when soil has adequate moisture. (4) Scat ter sprigs evenly over field using from 20 to 40 bushels per acre; follow with disk harrow with disks set straight follow ing disk with cultipacker. Then the entire area should be spray ed with one and one-half pounds of 2,4-D per acre. Apply half of fertilizer at sprigging time and the other half in August. Top dressing with nitrogen should be applied as needed to maintain vigorous growth. One good factor we should not overlook; with good management, we can topdress with rye or oats for winter grazing. FAMILY FRUIT TREES Don’t forget our fruit tree spray or dust schedule, for in sects and disease control. Now, for those of you that have not started any control measures, you can still get some control by starting now by using: Lime sulfur for first two sprays two weeks apart then spray with captan and malathion every two weeks for four applications. Be sure to read the label for recommendations. FBI seeking employees The Federal Bureau of Inve stigation (FBI) has employment and career opportunities avail able for young men and women at its headouarters in Washing ton, D. C. James F. Martin, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI in Columbia, South Caro lina recently announced that the FBI presently has clerical posi tions available in FBI Head quarters in Washington, D. C. Applicants must be at least 16 years old or older and a high school graduate or the equi valent thereof. All applicants must undergo a background in vestigation to determine char acter, reputation, associates and loyalty to the government of the United States. The current starting salary for clerks is $4,897 per year. Those who qualify as Finger print Examiners may start at a salary of $5,524 per year. No prior experience is necessary to qualify for these positions. Employees are eligible for pe riodic increases in salary, pro motions, annual vacations, sick leave, and insurance benefits. FOR 25 YEARS THE WORLD’S MOST NEEDED GIFT Give to help people CARE-New York NY 10016 or your nearest office Positions are also available for applicants who can qualify as typists and stenographers. Typists have a starting salary of $5,524 per year and steno graphers have a starting salary of $6,202 per year. Individuals applying for these positions must pass typing and shorthand examinations. Assistance in locating suitable housing or living quarters in the Washington, D. C. area is afforded to new employees upon reporting for duty. There are numerous colleges and univer sities in the Washington, D.. C. area Where one may continue an education if desired. Those interested or desiring additional information should contact the nearest FBI office. Beamon Glasgow dies in Md. Beamon Glasgow, son of the late Allen and Annie Leitzsey Glasgow, died at the Univer sity Hospital, Baltimore, Md., Friday, March 12. He was born in the St. Phil lip’s community and later es tablished residence at Baltimore Md. . His educational experiences were received at the former Leitzsey Elementary School, Newberry County; Drayton St. High School; Allen University, Columbia; and Morgan State College, Baltimore, Md. His survivors include a step mother, Mrs. Josephine S. Glas gow, Newberry; one sister, Miss Virginia Glasgow, New York City; five brothers, Allen Glas gow Jr., Chicago, 111., Marcel- lious Glasgow, Charlotte, N.C., Henry R. Glasgow, West Town send, Mass., William Glasgow, New York City, and Richard Glasgow, Newberry. Also surviving are four nieces; five nephews; one aunt, Mrs. Lureaner Davis, Philadelphia, Pa.; two uncles, Waymon Hal- ty, Philadelphia, Pa., and Wil liam Ruff, Newberry; two sis ters-in-law, Mrs. Gisela Glas gow, West Townsend, Mass., and Mrs. Alice Glasgow, Chi cago, 111.; and numerous other relatives. Funeral services were com pleted Thursday, March 18, at the St. Matthew A.M.E. Church, Newberry County, at 4 p.m. A GUEST STUMBLES ON A TOY A MAILMAN SLIPS ON YOUR WALK YOUR GOLF BALL STRIKES A PLAYER YOU INJURE A FRIEND WHILE HUNTING A CLEANING WOMAN FALLS IN YOUR HOME Without some liability insurance you're wide open. The cost is low and you shouldn't be without it. Call us. “YOUR PRIVATE BANKERS” 1418 Main Street Phone 276-1422 NOTICE 1970 CITY TAXES NOTICE CITY OF NEWBERRY CITY 0E NEWBERRY Adopted on Second Reading December 15, 1970 by City Council.