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NEWS FOR THE
HOME-MAKER,
Putting Away Blankets.
Some of the winter blankets may
need cleaning before they are s ored
for the hotter months. If the blank
ets are washed at home, it is well to i
bear in mind that wool requires spe
cial care in washing.
Moist wool, when wet, is sensitive |
to rubbing and sudden changes in |
temperature. If strong alkalis are put
into the wash or rinse water, the wool
fibers are likely to become hard and
shrunken. White fibers will be yel
lowed.
Use lukewarm water for both wash
ing and rinsing wool. Soft water,
free from impurities, is best, but not
water that has been softened with
large quantities of strong washing
powders. Borax may be safely used
in the water to which the soap is
added.
It has proved best to dissolve the
soap in the water, using a neutral
soap. Mix well and put the blankets
down into a large quantity of luke
warm suds. With a washing machine
it is particularly important to have
the soap evenly distributed before the
blankets are put in.
Many people insist that blankets
come out best when washed by hand,
but, as they are heavy and clumsy to
handle, it is much easier to do them
in a machine. One double blanket is
about the capacity of the ordinary
family-size machine. It is best to wash
the blanket in the machine only a
short time as long running of the
machine pounds the blanket so that
the wool is felted and no longer soft
and fluffy. The water for the second
washing and for the rinsing should
be of the same temperature as that
used for the first washing. After
rinsing until no soap remains, the
blanket may be run through a loosely
set wringer or spun in an extractor,
it is best to squeeze and work it about
If the blanket is washed by hand,
in the lukewarm suds without rubb
ing. A so-called vacuum cone on a
stick is a useful tool for doing this if
used carefully.
To dry the blanket, it is well to
hanf it over a line with from a fourth
to a half of the blanket on one side
or, better still, to distribute the
weight over several lines. Sfueeze the
excess water out of the suds occasi
onally. The blankets wil dry more
quickly and evenly where there is a
current of moderately warm air. When
dry, the nap may be raised by brush
ing with a clean, stiff whisk broom
or hand cards. The warmth of a blan
ket depends largely on the amount of
nap.
The washed blankets are ready to
store when thoroughly dry. Any tight
box or container may be used. Para
dichlorobenzene or napthalene flakes
scattered through the folds of the
blankets give added protection.
Relation Between
Erosion and Silting
Is Studied by S.C.S.
The soil conservation service in
Georgia has begun a study of erosion
conditions in the watershed of the
Lloyd Shoals resevoir, eight miles
east of Jackson, Ga.
Jule G. Liddell, state co-ordinator,
said in Athens this week that the
purpose of the study is an attempt to
determine the relation between soil
erosion and reservoir silting.
The Lloyd Shoals reservoir com
prises the watershed of the Ocmulgee
river above Jackson, consisting of
Tusahaw creek, South river, Yellow
river and Alcovy river. This area in
cludes parts of Henry, Clayton. De-
Kalb, Walton and Gwinnett counties,
and all of Rockdale county.
Liddell said information obtained in
the erosion survey will be correlated
with data secured by the service on
the reduction of storage capacity of
a reservoir by silting. The combined
data from the two surveys will serve
as a necessary basis for determina
tion of policy and practices of reser
voir presentation and silt control in
the southeastern section of the coun
try.
The survey, according to Liddell,
also will yield basic information rel
ative to the extent and character of
erosion and its relationship to land |
use. slopes and soils. These data are
fundamental to the development of
soil conservation plans on the area,
such as are being carried out by two
demonstration projects near water
shed boundaries.
Erosion maps of the watershed, be
ing made in the field by a party of
soil technicians, later will be printed
on a scale of four inches to the mile.
They will show in detail erosion,
Less Monthly Discomfort
Many women, who formerly
suffered from a weak, run
down condition as a result of
poor assimilation of food, say
they benefited by taking CAR
DUI, a special medicine for
women. They found it helped
to increase the appetite and I
improve digestion, thereby
bringing them more strength
from their food.
Naturally there is less dis
comfort at monthly periods
when the system has been
strengthened and the various
functions restored and regu
lated.
Cardul, praised by thousands of
women, is well worth trying. Os
course, if not benefited, consult a
physician*
First and Fourth Generations “Meet”
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“John Deere” in the person of Monte Blue (left), motion picture
star and Charles Deere Wiman, great grandson of the man who gave
to the world the steel plow 100 years ago this spring, came together
recently at one of the centennial celebrations being held this year in
honor of the pioneer plow maker. On the battered old anvil is a
replica of one of the first plow bottoms made by John Deere. This
photograph was made in Moline, Illinois, at an employe celebration.
Moline is headquarters of the John Deere organization and Mr. W.iman
is the fourth of the family to hold the post of president. Blue appears
in the blacksmith’s costume he wore in the romantic motion picture
dealing with John Deere’s development of the self-scouring steel plow.
slope, existing use of the land, and
type of soils, as well as such details
as roads, railroads, houses, churches,
schools and power lines.
The erosion survey maps, together
with a comprehensive report covering
and summarizing the eerosion condi
tions, will be printed for distribution
to interested agencies and persons,
the state coordinator said.
Who Can Vote On
June 8, 1937
In order that the voters of Georgia may have full
and complete information in regard to the necessary
qualifications of those desiring to participate in the
general election ordered by the General Assembly
to be held on June 8, 1937, in which the electorate
may express themselves on the 26 proposed amend
ments to the Constitution and also on the question of
Alcohol Control, the Attorney-General of the State of
Georgia has furnished the press with the questions
and answers given below:
Q. “Who can vote on June Bth”
A- “All persons whose names were on the 1936 vot
ing list, and whose names were placed thereon as
qualified voters by the county board of regis
trars and filed with the clerk of superior court.
Such persons are presumed to have paid poll
taxes for 1935 and prior years. Also, persons who
registered on or before Dec. 8, 1936. and who pay
poll taxes in time to get their names on the vo
ters’ list and have it certified by the board of reg
istrars and filed with the clerk, superior court.”
Q. “Suppose a citizen has not paid 1935 poll taxes.
Can they be paid now.”
A. “No, and he cannot vote in the June 8 election”
Q. “When were poll taxes for 1936 due.”
A. “On December 20, 1936.”
Q. “Can 1936 poll taxes be paid now.”
A. “Yes, but they must be paid in time to permit the
voter’s name to be certified by the board of reg
istrars, and the voters' list filed with the clerk of
superior court.
Q. “How late can 1936 poll taxes be paid in order
for a citizen to vote on June 8.”
A. “That is a mechanical or clerical problem. In
some, counties where the list is short, they may
be paid up until a few days before each election.
In others, where the list is long and the popula
tion is large, it wiil take considerably more time-
That is a matter each county board of registrars
will have to handle. If a citizen is in doubt, let
him ask his county registrars, or county attorney.
Q. “When must a citizen have registered if he is to
participate in the June 8 election.”
A. “On or before December 8, 1936.”
Q. “That means that you can not register now.”
A. “That’s right.”
Q. “What, if anything, has the 1937 poll tax pay
ment to do with qualification of voters for the
June 8 election.”
A. “Nothing. That does not enter into it at all-”
If you are in doubt as to your eligibility to vote in
the approaching election, call at the Solicitor-Gener
al’s office in the court house where the voters’ lists
are now being prepared, and this information will be
gladly furnished you.
Chattooga County Board of Registrars
J. A. Agnew, O. \L. Cleckler, J. H. Edge—Registrars.
THE SUMMERVILLE NEWS: THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1937.
NO PUPILS FOR 12 YEARS
Perry. N. Y.—-For twelve years the
80-year old school house in District
No. 8 has been closed because there
was not a school child in the district.
Now, there is one—little Robert Ew
ell, one year old—the only prospect
in sight unless some family with
children moves into the neighborhood.
SOCIAL SECURITY LAW
(Continued from Page One.)
ment Insurance and Old Age Retire
ment Benefits as they re’a e to
Georgia:
Old Age Retirement Benefits are
taken care of by a tax which is en
tirely collected by the Federal Gov
ernment; it is entirely levied by the
Federal Government.
Now, as to Unemployment Insur
ance, this undertaking of the Federal
Government is supported by a tax
levied by the Federal Government.
The tax for 1937, and which tax was
’cvied by the congress of the United
States in 1935, is 2 per cent. This
tax would have to be paid to the
Federal Government, and every pen
ny of it paid to the Federal Govern
ment, except for the fol.owing facts:
(a) That Georgia passed its Un
employment Compensation law pro
viding for a tax up to 90 per cent
of the 2 per cent that the Govern
ment had already levied. Now that
Georgia did levy an Unemployment
Compensation tax of 90 per cent of
the 2 per cent, already levied by the
Federal Government, the employers
of Georgia can deduct from the 2
per cent that they would have to pay
he Federal Government on January
31, 1937. all funds that they pay the
State of Georgia by reason of the
Unemployment Compensation Act.
Since the employer would pay the
state 90 per cent, of 2 per cent., the
employer will only have to pay the
Federal Government 10 per cent of
the 2 per cent.. Therefore, it will be
seen that the Unemployment Insur
ance Tax levied by Georgia IS NOT
AN ADDITIONAL TAX TO THE
TAX ALREADY LEVIED BY THE
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, but is a
percentage of the tax already levied
by the Federal Government and that
L his percentage that is paid to Geor
gia is to be deducted from the Fed
eral tax which is levied under Title
IX of the Social Security Bill.
If Georgia had not passed this
Georgia Unemployment Act- the peo
ple of Georgia would have lost th’
’ollowing:
(a) Every penny paid to the Fed
eral Government by reason of the 2
per cent tax levied under Title IX of
the Social Security Bill by the Fed
eral Congress of the United States,
referred to as an excise tax on em-
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ployers of eight or more, which would
amount to approximately $4,000,000,-
00.00.
Recent Improvements.
Recently parking lanes and turn
ing points were marked in our fast
growing little city. Many new con
crete sidewalks and curbings have
also been built very recently.
The construction of the new Sun
day school rooms for the Methodist
church is progressing rapidly.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pittman. Jr.,
are having a very attractive new
home built on Washington avenue on
the very pretty lot purchased recent
ly from Mrs. J. A. ’Beavers.
The eight-room duplex being built
by Mr. and Mrs. Allen Broom on the
corner of Allen and College streets
is nearing completion.
But even with the fast growth of
the town, there is still a house short
age.
FOR SALE—Hay, S2O per ton; New
Era peas, $2 per bqshel.—J. H.
Ward, Summerville, Ga., Route 2.
Asia led gains in our foreign trade
in March.
Mrs. Roosevelt urges wages and
eight-hour day for wives.
Catholics in the United States rose
436,081 in 1936.
Wider use of X-ray in fight on tu
berculosis is urged.
Rome Automobile Co.
NEW AND USED CARS
Located At
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Summerville, Georgia
THEY SAY.
(By Hubert Dodd.)
“These are the only days we’ve
got!”
A well-known bishop had entered
upon his duties as the presiding offi
cer of an annual conference. One of
the first things he did was to preach
a sermon to the brethren. In most elo
quent speech he deenounced the pres
ent evil days. Everybody gave rapt
attention to the discourse. After the
bishop had concluded, a brother rose
in the congregation and spoke as
follows:
“Bishop, you have preached a most
eloquent sermon. You have held us
spellbound. What you have said about
our day and generation is imminent
ly true. You have spoken without fear
or favor.
“But, bishop.” the man went on to
say, “these are the only days we’ve
got!”
There’s an old and familiar hymn
we would do well to sing and ponder
now and then. If we would only heed
its message, we likely would become
less the denouncer and more the sav
er of ife. One verse goes thus:
“To serve the present age,
My calling to fulfill;
Oh, may it all my powers engage
To do my Master’s will.”