The Ellaville Sun Friday, February 4, 1938 No. 32 PEPPER TO BE SCHLEY CASH CROP 21 Sign To Produce 175 Acres Twenty-one Schley County farmers made plans to begin growing a new cash crop---pimento peppers. This group Wednesday signed contracts with the Allen Packing Company, Inc., of Montezuma to produce pepper for $30 per ton. Pepper is the only local crop which farmers may grow for a price guaranteed before planting. Schley County will have approximately 175 acres. The crop yields from one to three tons per acre. Planters may sow seed in beds between February 15 and 20 and transplant about April 15, or they may sow them in the fields the later part of March. Harvest time begins in July and continues until after first frost. Generally there are from 15 to 20 pickings. OFFICES OF DR. AVARY BEING REMODELED Work Expected To Be Completed Within A Few Days; X-Ray Equipment Installed Workmen yesterday neared completion of the remodeling and expansion of the offices of Dr. Arch Avary, Ellaville physician. Ceiling the large white exception room has been lowered and a hardwood floor has been laid. Antique furnishings add distinction to the room. Dr. Avary's private office has been relocated, white and colored examining rooms are being created in addition to a colored reception room. New equipment to be added includes an X-ray machine. Dr. Avary already has a Diathermy machine. Work is expected to be finished within the next few days. TONDEE INSTALLS A NEW REFRIGERATOR W.T. Tondee has installed an electric refrigerator, the last word in modern marketing equipment, at his store here an announces adding a complete line of meats and Western steaks. end # 32