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Volume 47. Today & Tomorrow Louie D. Newton GEORGIA GREEN AGAIN Driving down to my brother’s in Screven .County last week, I was delighted to see the green pastures and flourishing crops. The recent rains have brought untold blessing, except, perhaps, for boll weevils and worms. The corn crop in Georgia, is most sections, is more promising than in many years. It was evident that there had not been enough rain between Sandersville and mil ien. and the corn looked very sad. But in all the other counties we passed through, the corn is really wonderful. And the pastures are coming back to normal, thanks to the re cent rains. It is good to see these refreshed pastures, and many, many cattle enjoying the lush grasses. I was glad to see a few flocks of sheep. But not enough hogs. With the promise of a good corn crop, there will be some fine porkers where the people have any hogs left. The drop in prices the past year or so drove many farm ers out of the hog business. It was also good to see the streams back to normal, and the lakes and ponds full of water. Lake Sinclair had more water than I have seen there in years. That visit to Screven County re newed many happy and cherished memories. One wonders where life could be fuller and finer than on a Georgia farm. Hard work, of course, but that is the hope of hu manity. The greatest liability we face today is the growing idea that we can get more for less. Life isn’t geared to that formula. His tory reminds us that whenever and wherever people have despised hard, honest work, they have ut terly failed. We ate supper the other night at 8 o’clock—just as soon as we could have eaten, with cows and hogs and mules and horses and chickens and turkeys to be fed and watered, and all the other things that must be done on farm as long as there is light. And then the quiet time for conversation, and a good night’s sleep. Yes, Georgia is green again, and my prayer is that we are on our way to a better and friendlier day here at home and out to the ends of the earth. TAKE THE LONG VIEW Your friend or relative seems to be making more money than you are, or perhaps you think that she or he is more popular than you are. You begin to build up a re sentment toward them. Aren’t you taking the short view of things? You are trying to make money and popularity the measuring rods for success. There are other values that are more significient and for more lasting than wealth and popularity. Your faith in God, your attitude toward God and man, your love for your fellowman and your desire to serve your fellowman and to glori fy your God, your determination to be fair and honest, and truthful. Aren’t these qualities far more im portant? A clear conscience and a high and noble purpose in the use of your time, money, influence, ability etc., is of supreme import ance. A great man said, nearly two thousand years ago after being beaten with many stripes, thrown in jail, persecuted, several tried to kill him—‘‘For me to live is Christ and to die is gain.” He was a man of one purpose or aim. Paul again, ‘This one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and pressing forward to those things which are before. I press toward the work for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” Let us not set ourselves up as judges. Christ is the final judge. Let us busy ourselves in obeying his commands and loving God and our fellowman. All judgment is given into his hands. He doeth all things well. W. R. Callaway Farm prices rose 2 per cent dur ing month to June 15. The Forsyth County News OFFICIAL ORGAN OF FORSYTH COUNTY A CITY OF CUM MING DEVOTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF FORSYTH, FULTON, CHERO RUE. DAWSON, LUMPKIN, HALL AND GWINNETT COUNTIES. (City Population 2,500) JAMES T. COOTS SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE The following farmers of For syth County attended the Bankers Award luncheon of the Upper Chattahoochee River Soil Conserva tion District in Gainesville last Thursday: Roy Bennett, Charlie Boling, Robert Castleberry, R. F. Hardeman, Mrs. Mark Heard, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Holland, Mrs. Marcus Mashburn, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Pirkle, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Nalley, W. E. Norrell, J. W. Tatum, Winfred Waldrip, Mrs. Shirley Wofford, Mrs. A. C. Smith, Jesse McWhorter, Clarence Waldrip Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Nuckolls and W. J. Orr. These people were hon ored for attaining high standards in the performance of recommend ed soil and water conservation practices. William Chamblee repre sented the local bank'and present ed the awards to the group. Fertilizer of a 20-20-5 analysis is now available for fish ponds. This analysis comes in forty pound bags and is available in Cumming. See your local SCS technicians. Gwirmett-F orsy th Regional Library Progress of the Gwinnett-Forsyth Regional Library was reported at a meeting July 19 in Lawrenceville of many of those responsible for its establishment. The first results of the greatly expanded library facili ties will be apparent with the open ing of the schools of the two coun ties in September. Discussions for merging Gwinnet and Forsyth counties into a region al library set-up were begun in 1954, and were completed in June with the signing of a contarct by the commissioners of the two coun ties, the two counties’ boards of education, and the City of Lawren ceville. Merging into a regional set-up means greatly increased State aid for the library. The Gwinnett County Library had been operat ing on approximately SIO,OOO an nually in State aid plus supple ments from Gwwinnett County and the City of Lawrenceville. For the Regional Library State aid will be increased to some $25,000, with supplements from Gwinnett and Forsyth counties and the City of Lawrenceville adding another SSOOO The library will be located in Lawrenceville, with a branch es tablished in Forsyth County if au thorities in that county want it. Erwin Mapp, for two year Gwin nett County Librarian, is the dir ector of the Regional Library. Assisting Mr. Map are Miss Haz ei Billew and Mrs. G. E. Wagener. Another person will be added for j Bookmobile work. The Library Board members are Marvin A. Alli son, chairman; Lee Norton and Powell Smith, representing Gwin nett County. Forsyth board 'mem bers have not yet been designated. Mrs. Charlotte Street of Lawrence ville is the new treasurer of the board, replacing Mrs. R. H. Sams, who has retired from that position. The library now has some 24,000 1 volumes, along with film strips, slide films, recording and maga zines. Mr. Mapp said the library expects to add 8000 during the next year, with a similar increase in j other materials. Meeting with the group was Miss Lucille Nix, chief library consult ant for the State Department of Education. PREACHING SUNDAY AT UNION HILL BAPTIST CHURCH The Reverend D. M. Nalley will preach at Union Hill Baptist Sun day July 29 at the 11 O’clock hour. We will algo have Singing in the afternoon. You are cordially invited to come out and be with us. Soil Conservation District News r- Gumming Georgia, Thursday, July 26, 1956. THE STEEL STRIKE Now that the nation’s steel mills have closed down, there can be lit tle doubt that neither management nor the union looked with any great alarm at the prospect of a prolonged steel strike. In fact, the steel companies are well aware of the soft market in automobiles and other hard goods, and also aware of the fact that large inventories of steel have been built up by some of the major pro ducers in these fields. On the other hand, the union no doubt sensed this attitude on the part of management, and rather than agree to a longterm contract which fell short of their goals, union leaders preferred to have a strike in an effort to improve their bargaining position with man agement. The steel companies want a five year no-strike contract, and are willing to guarantee the union an nual raises. The companies are al so willing to grard other benefits to the union. * The union, on the other hand, is opposed to a five-year contract, de siring a review more frequently, which would allow union members to take advantage of conditions which might be favorable to labor. From all indications, as this is written, the steel strike could be a prolonged one. One of the biggest users of steel—the automobile in dustry—is not in dire need of steel and, in fact, has a big inventory of 1956 automobiles on hand. The effects of a prolonged strike on the U. S. economy are likely to be major ones. It is no secret that the economy of the nation could turn in either direction, either up or down, in the next few months. Whichever way it turns, depending upon the farm income situation, industrial employment and many other things, it will have an effect on the political situation in Nov ember. Therefore, if the strike is pro longed to an extent which would threaten the stability of the na tion’s economy, action from the Ex ecutive Department of the Govern ment can be expected. Meanwhile, no immediate severe effects are ex pected to be felt, in view of the 900,000-plus units of 1956 cars and ample stocks of most appliances on hand, as of the last of June. BIBLE VERSES TO STUDY “One thing I do, forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which are before, I press on to ward the goal unto the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” 1. Who is the author of the above statement? 2. What illustration is he using to stress his point? 3 To whom was he writing? 4 Where may these verses be found? Answers To Bible Verse 1. Paul the Apostle. 2. The figure of a man running a foot race. 3. To the Christians at Ph|lsppk 4 Philippians 3: 13-14. I CONSUMER PRICES UP Despite talk of recessionary trends, which are certainly present in the automotive industry, the Government has reported a major spurt in the consumer price index. A recent rise of 0.4 per cent, cov ering the period from mid-April to mid-May of this year, puts the in |dex at 115.4. This is equal to the | record of October, 1953, and 1.1 per cent higher than that of May, a year ago. The index is based on the numb er 100, which is the 1947-49 price average. The latest Government report in dicates a further rise is to be ex | pectced in the pext few months, ; although no such rise as that re ’ ported from mid-April to mid-May |is necessarily forecast. That rise ; was the third in succession, and ; the largest of the three successive I increases. Its effect is a threat to j the stability of the index which has j moved back and forth in a very narrow range for some three years. Forsyth Farmers Are Awarded Certificates At Gainesville Meet Award winners 1956 Bankers Award Certificates issued to the following Forsyth County farmers at the Upper Chattahoochee River Soil Conservation meeting in Gain esville at the Georgia Bankers As sociation held at Gainesville, on Thursday July 19, 1956. AWARD WINNERS —1956 Bankers Award Certificate Forsyth County Roy Bennett, Charlie W. Boling, Robert Castleberry, R. F. Harde man, Mark Heard, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Holland, Dr. Marcus Mash burn, Jr. H. T. Pirkle, D. E. Nalley, D. M. Nalley, W. E. Norrell, J. W. Tatum, Winfred Waldrip, Mrs. Shir ley Wofford, A. C. Smith, ‘Paul Brackett, *Jesse McWhorter, ‘Clar ence Waldrip, ‘Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Nuckolls and *W. J. Orr * Second Award These awards were presented to Forsyth County farmers as listed above in appreciation by Mr. Wil liam Chamblee, Assistant Cashier, Bank of Cumming. In presenting these awards Mr. Chamblee expres sed for himself and the Bank of Cumming confidence in all the farmers of Forsyth County and ap preciation to them for participating in the Soil Conservation increased farm income and hopes that many more Forsyth County farmers will participate next year. ASC NEWS July 20, 1956 was to be the clos ing date for signing agreements under the 1956 Acreage Reserve part of the Soil Bank Program, but the time fo rsigning agree ments’has been extended until July 27, 1956. So if you are a cotton producer the Forsyth County ASC Committee will continue to accept agreements through Friday, July 27, 1956. If you are planning to carry out an ACP Practice this fall now is the time to file a request for cost sharing on the practice. We, the Forsyth County ASC Committee have regained some money to approve fall ACP prac tices. . Come by the Forsyth County ASC Committee Office at your con venience and we will be glad to accept your application for a fail practice. HIGHWAY DEATH TOLL UP The National Safety Council re cently reported 14,720 Americans have been killed on the highways in the first five months of this year. This represents a major in crease over the fatality rate of 1955 A record of 3,170 traffic fatalities were registered in May, and this increase was. so great that it brought the percentage increase for the year to a figure about ten per cent over that of 1955. It should be remembered, in this connection, that the worst months, such as December, lie ahead and if the present trend continues, a new record fatality total could be set in 1956. These figures pertain only to fa talities, and it should be rememb ered that for each death scores of persons are injured. Therefore, the injured already run into the hund reds of thousands in 1956 alonrt. When one realizes that during the average year, the number of persons injured corresponds to the population of the entire metropoli tan area of Washington, D. C„ which numbers over 1,000,000, it is seen what a loss in time, money, health and in other ways is sus tained each year on the highways of America. The cost is almost un believable and actually difficult to comprehend. CEMETERY WORKING Bethel Baptist Church extends to all who have interest in the Ceme tery an invitation to assist in clean ing the Cemetery Saturday morn ing July 28 at 8 o’clock. Production and use of newsprint continues heavy County Population 15,000. Number 30. To The People Of The Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit Prior to the closing date for qualification for entries in the De mocratic Primary to be held on September 12, next, I qualified with the State Democratic Executive Committee for candidacy to the office of Solicitor General of the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit and hereby announce my candidacy for this office subject to the rules gov erning said primary. On January 26. 1926, I was ad mitted to the Bar of Georgia anjd immediately begun the practice of law in Forsyth County where I was born and reared, and I sincere ly hope you will agree with my feelings that this 30 years exper ience in the practice of law quali fies me to acceptably discharge the duties of this important office. In the event of my election, I shall diligently strive to give to the people of the circuit a courteous, fair and diligent enforcement of the criminal laws of our State. Your vote and support is earnest ly solicited and will be appreciated by me. Sincerely D. CARL TALLANT • Need Regular Heart Exam Stressed By Heart Asso. Booklet A heart examination is a “pain less procedure” with nothing mys terious about, reports an illustrated booklet, “How the Doctor Examin es Your Heart,” recently issued by the Georgia Heart Association. It can also be a life and health saving procedure, the booklet stat es. Many heart ailments may now be discovered accurately and early. And the earlier heart and blood vessel diseases are uncovered, the more effective will be the treat ment, the booklet points out. What is a complete heart exami nation? This will vary, the booklet says, with the age, physical condi tion and health background of the patient. For this reason, the first step in examining the heart is usu ally the taking of a complete health history, one which will bring to light past illnesses, family health patterns and current com plaints and symptoms. Such familiar procedures as the counting of the pulse and measur ing the blood pressure will also turn up essential information. .The doctor taps the chest of the pat ient manually because the sounds made by these tappings will reveal to his trained ear the outline and size of the heart. Heart enlarge ment is often one of the first signs of heart trouble. With the stethoscope, the physi cian listens to the sounds made by the opening and closing of the heart valves to determine whether they are functioning properly. The doctor also directs a light into the eyes for a close-up of the blood vessels in the retina. These tiny, but clearly visible, blood ves sels often give clues to the condi tion of athe entire circulatory sys tem. When additional information is needed on the size and shape of the heart, the doctor may turn to the fluoroscope, a type of XRay which projects an instantaneous picture of the chest cavity onto a screen. The electrocardiogram, which picks up minute but measurable electri cal heart beat impulses, magnifies them and records them on a graph A “heart examination” often in cludes tests involving organs such as the kindney or liver. Laboratory tests, like the blood count or urine analysis, are also frequently re quired to giev the physician the complete picture he needs. “How the Doctor Examines Your Heart" depicts all of these possible I steps in a heart examination thru illustrations as well as text. Copies of the booklet may be obtained free from the Georgia Heart Asso ciation, 4 Twelfth Street, N. E. At ! lanta. Air service to Moscow is being I pushed by Pan American TREASURE CHEST DRAWING The Treasure Chest drawing on each Saturday afternoon at 2 P. M. at the County Court House is now in full swing and the crowds are still growing and much interest is being shown. Why not join the crowd and be present next Saturday as you could be the winner. The following merchants make this event possible. Otwell Motor Company, Cumming Drug Store, R. B. Porter Service Station, Stone Furniture Co., Cum ming Five and Ten Store, Parson & Co, Yarbrough & Son Grocery, Sam Gordon Dept., Store, Patterson Radio and TV Service, Echols Dress Shop, Pruitt’s Grocery, Thompson Variety Store, Cumming Jewelers, Forsyth County Furniture Store, Ware’s Dept. Store, Poole’s Store and Cafe, Gem Jewelry Co, Cum ming Hardware Co, Drake Furni ture Co, Farmers Mutual Exchange Corn’s TV and Appliance Co, and the supporting firms The Bank of Cumming and Otwell & Barnes Funeral Home. New Industries For M Georgia Increasing New industries are continuing to come to Georgia at a rapid rate, according to an announcement made today by E. A. Yates, Jr., manager of the industrial develop ment division of the Georgia Pow er Company. Proof of this statement is con tained in the figures released by Mr. Yates covering industrial de velopment activities during the first six months of 1956. These figures show that 75 new indust ries located in the area of the state served by Geqygla Power Company during this six months period. These plants represent *r capital investment of $107,255,500, and ad ditional employment for 4,680 per sons. This development has also added $16,507,500 to the state’s an nual payrolls. During this same period, Mr. Yates said, 40 existing industries expanded their facilities. The ex penditures for these expansions to taled $33,115,000, and provided em ployment for an additional 1,669 persons. These figures also repre sent an increased payroll in these plants of $6,660,000. These figures show a gain of 34 per cent in the number of new plants over the same period ia 1955. Loan Law Nets ? State $445928 During 1955-56 Administration of the State In dustrial Loan Act netted the State Treasury $445,928,03 during the past year, figures released today by Commissioner Zack D. Cravey reveal. The Commissioner reported that from all sources $535,169.44 had been received by his department from July, 1955 through June, 1956 and that cost of operation had been 089,241.41. Itemizing, Commissioner Cravey said that $260,219.79 had been col lected on the 3 per cent interest tax; hearings and penalities had brought in $5,952.65 and that $268,- |152 had been paid fpr licenses. Commissioner Cravey lsted disburse ments as $62,241.62 for pergonal services and $26,999.79 for travel. Commissioner Cravey praised the co-operation his office had been re ceiving generally from company andn borrower alike but stated he was unhappy over some isolated I cases where efforts to circumvent the law are being discovered. He reiterated his pronouncement of sometime ago, however, that any one who knows of any instance where the law is being violated should contact his office immediate ly. He promised prompt action. “We are endavoring to adminis ter the law fairly and squarely to all,” he declared. “We are making progress.” Portugal has placed two strate gically placed air bases at the dis posal of the United States and its ■ NATO allies