FPAGF 2 I The State Port Pilot Southport, N. G. Published Every Wednesday I I AMES M. HARPER, JR Editoi I (On Leave of Absence, In U. S. N. R.) . : j1 Sntercd as second-class matter April 20, 1928, a the Post Office at Southport, N. C., under thi Act of March 3, 1S79. SUBSCRIPTION RATES ! DNE YEAR $1.5( SIX MONTHS 1.0( j THREE MONTHS 71 Wednesday, September 13, 1944 f Pulpzvood A Competitor It lias been .years since serious consideration was given to cotton as a i money crop in this county. Some is still wood has been passed through the way to other crops, chiefly tobacco, com, potatoes, peanuts and last, but ' not least, to timber farming. ' Within the last few years hundreds of uses have been found for pine woods which abound in this section of the , State. Most of these uses come after the '| Only 15.3 per cent of the land area pulpwood process, although trees for lumber are in the greatest demand and TMiirvn-nnri timber is secondary to the F"'K " i trees that can be converted into lumber. 1 As a matter of fact, timber fanning is becoming very systematic. Harvesting is now carried on in a way which allows a good yearly production of pulp : to arise during the post-war period. > is being carried on the far more impor ,tant lumber crop is aided on its way to j maturity. ! j To illustrate this ystematic cutting, ' H. L. Clemmons of Supply, has a dem! onstration tract of land. As farming \ \ land it was abandoned 24 years ago i land owing to the lack of surrounding ; (seedling trees it is understood to have i been several years before a good stand j of pine, etc., was secured. Taking an acre of this tract, for example, it has produced 21 cords of pulpwood during | 'the past 24 years and now has 91 cords ' standing. Pulpwood operations at the | start of the demonstration removed the larger trees and cutting since then has been for thinning and removal of crooked timber. In a very few years the 91 cords of timber now standing will || have grown to about twice that amount, i!Meanwhile, two cords of pulpwood' are.; 'being cut yearly and this not only^pays" |jthe small tax rate on such land, but it (leaves a nice little profit, i According to Doyle Method of measuring lumber, it takes 25 trees of 8 ' inch diameter to make 400 board feet. On the other hand, one tree of 24 inch U diameter will produce the same I amount. Only 15.5 per cent of the land adea ' in Brunswick is under cultivation. This I leaves 41 1,265 acres in timber. Suppose (that all these fourteen hundred and J fourteen thousand acres of uncultivated ' * "* ? - j- __ J_ C 1_ I a iana are producing iwo corns ui puipwood per year and at the same time j growing many thousands of board feet J of lumber. It can readily be seen that woods or timber farming in Brunswick is becoming of tremendous importance. .Much Land Idle A few days ago County Agent Dodj son made the rather astonishing stately, ment that Brunswick county has three r hundred thousand acres of fine, idle f, land capable of being turned into iF farms. Clearing would be needed in some cases, drainage in others, and in if some instances both drainage and clearF|ing would have to be undertaken before the land would be tillable. In nearly all cases where clearing Nj would be necessary, the salvaged wood products would pay all expenses and in many instances produce a handsome B profit. i In the matter of drainage, all or most i p of this could and would be taken care H of by the State and Federal GovernB ments, through the Cape Fear Soil ' P Conservation District, according to our B understanding. B So far, there has been no big demand |l for farms, but such demands are bound to raise during the post-war period, i I Land owners with drainage and soil 3 conservation problems, along with a surplus of lands, should lose no time in HSu making application for aid at the office of the soil conservation district in ShalB lotte. The idle lands of today will in all P probability vanish before a surplus of | buyers tomorrow. No time should be lost in getting them into shape to at1 tract the sort of farmers that are need\m ed to help develop the agricultural re sources of the county. THE WEEKLY'S CONTRIBUTION I (The Publisher's Auxiliary) The weekly newspaper throughout all r American history has been the sire of the daily. From 1G90, when the first newspaper, a weekly, was established in Boston, to 1784, when the Dally Advertiser began pnhi lication in Philedetphia, the Amercian people depended entirely on weekly newspapers for their information covering home, na) tional and world events. Today 40 per cent ' of all the newspapers of the world are published in this country and of these 80 per I cent are Issued weekly. I \ The weekly newspaper has played a more definite part in the development of the couutry than has the daily. It was the weekly that migrated westward with the movement of population. A pioneer editor Set ug> his modest plan where a few families located. He promoted community interest* and created pride in the growing town on the part of its inhabitants. A As towns grew in sire, the newspapers grew with them. It was newspaper leadership that was very largely responsible for town growth. *' " ' Al*n ...ahlrKf n/illtlVQ rtor fhflf It lias ?TH UlC nwrmj "V ".'I r has created on the part of the people, the demand for news. It made the dally paper possible when there were enough people to make the larger venture a financial success. In many Instances the editor of the weekly changed to daily issue. IF he did not and the larger field was left for others to occupy, they but profited from the demand the editor of the weekly had created. It had created a place for a dally by its aid in building a community and by the creation of a demand for news. Since the first newspaper, Public Occurrences, was established in Boston in 1690, the weekly has blazed the journalistic trail in this country. From the Atlantic seaboard, westward to the Pacific, it has led the way, has been the forerunner. It has in the past, and is now, building towns and villages fortunate enough to have a newspaper. It has been, and is today, an American Institution. It lias had in the past, has now, and will have in the future, a definite place in the molding of public opinion throughout the nation. j 1 Shortly before his death, Victor Lawson told a group of Chicago business executives that for any worthy cause the rural press, per thousand of circulation, could make ten ] votes ..for each one made by the metropoii- I tan press. Victor Lavvson was then publisher and editor of the Chicago Dally News. So long as the rural town exists as a market place, a social and cultural center, i the rural newspaper will continue as a worthy representative of its community. , Juvenile Cases Increased community interest in the problem would have kept some or all of the 397 children so reported from \ being confined in North Carolina coun- i ty jails during the last fiscal year, it w a s suggested last week by J. M. Noose, director of the division of institutions and corrections of the State i Department of Public Welfare. Thirty-nine children were illegally jailed by 19 counties during July, the first month of the current fiscal year. Of these, two were only 11 years old, 12 were 12 and 13 years old and the remaining 25 were 14 and 15 years old. One 13-year-old Negro boy was committed twice during the month. In one county a 13-year-old white girl was placed in jail on July 13 and still remained in jail at the end of the month. Which brings up the corollary matter that in every instance it is the wise course for the handling of juvenile offenses to be placed in the hands of a duly appointed juvenile judge who has been placed in his position because of his ability to understand juvenile problems and to handle juvenile cases. Without any intention of criticizing the clerk of court's handling of juvenile cases, it is a fact that a clerk of court is elected because of his ability to keep efficiently the records of the court and not because he has any special capacity to sit in judgment on juvenile cases. The problem of juvenile offenses is so serious that there should be provision in every county for a juvenile court handled by a duly appointed juvenile judge. On July 1th, 19 18, Marshall Foch launched his great offensive which began the roll-back of German arms to November 11, 1918. On July 18, 1944, with the American breakthrough at St. Lo, began the roll-back of German arms which promises early defeat of Germany. History repeats. ** J THE STATE PORT PILO Entering Doors At Night Led Straight To The Jail (Continued From Page One) She called Mr. Leggett over th phone and informed him some thing must be wrong at the stor or nearby. Joined by Wilmouth and Har Leggett went to the store an found it had been broken int< With his two companions h started up street in his car, ir tending . to call Chief Hickmai Passing die McNeil Store the noticed the front door was brok en and some one was insid< When they stopped and a; proached " the door Bennett ra back through the room and int the men's rest room, where h smashed a small window an climbed out. Some of the men ha meanwhile dashed around th building and as Bennett gc through the small window Leg gett fired one shot and ordere him to lie down. Chief Hickma arrived a few minutes afterward and bundled the fellow off to jai TO obtain the $42.00 loot, whic he lost in addition to being land ed in jail on four charges, Ber nett smashed plate glass an cash registers doing damage t the extent of about $200.00. Ac cording to the papers whic Chief Hickman took from him h has a 4-F classification with th Selective Service Board at King Mountain. Tft ATTFNn THF state council (Continued rrom page 1) nell Hewett, hostess. Friday, September 15?Boone Neck Club, 2:00 p. m. Monday, Sept. 18 through Sep tember 21, at State Home De monstration Council meeting i Raleigh. September 22 ? Town Creel Club, 3:00 p. m., Mrs. Frema: Galloway, hostess. rhodes family has reunion (Continued Prom Page One) enioyed by all. Following the dinner, the ga thering assembled in the churc tor a religious service, with Ret E. B. Smith in charge. He choos for his text Psalm 133-1 "Behol how good and how pleasant it i for Brethern to dwell together ii unity." And he dwelt upon th fine character of the Rhodes fam ily. * Following the sermon and con gratulations from the Rev. Smitl the daughters of the decease couple came forward to th church altar and received thei friends and relatives. This creat ed a heart touching scene. The afternoon was spent in so cial conversation with arrange ments being made for the nex anniversary to be held with Mrs E. W. Cooper at Longwood on th first Sunday in September, 194S The fallowing daughters of Mi ana !Mrs. Rhodes were present Mrs. B. K. Gore, Mrs. Curtis He wett, Mrs. Willie H. Russ, Mrs E. W. Cooper, Mrs. Bessie Carlyt and a sister-in-law, and Mrs. Iri Rhodes Benton. Others present were: Curtis He wett, Willie H. Russ, Mr. Carlyle Mrs. W. M. Stanaland, Mr. ani Mrs. R. E. Piver, Mr. and Mrs. C 0. Blanton, Mr and Mrs. Gran Gore, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gore Mrs. Harry Bennett, Mr. am Mrs. M. C. Gore, Mr. and Mrs W. Herbert Russ, Jr., Mrs. Mil rlrorl Snntlinrlon/I Mm r rJ ?.m?u, ITllD. DCLV.I' Bryan, Mrs. H. D. Huffham, Mi and Mrs. Bennie Rues, Mrs. Eve lyn Carlyle White, Mr. and Mrs Vernie Hickman. Also present were: Geraldim Piner, Gwendolyn Blanton, Har riett Bennett, Joyce and Bill} Wade Russ, Janis, Edward, Nor ma, Barbara and Vivian Russ George Thomas and Billy Carte Rhodes, William Southern nird George White, Jr., Dawn Marie Gene Edward and Frances Eliza beth Hickman, LeRoy and Walte: Cooper. Miss Virginia Holder Miss Nina West, Frank Hewett Miss Anabel Hewett and Miss El len Piner. BRUNSWICK BOY IS COMPLIMENTED (Continued Frt.za Pace One) that those nine other men turn ed out to be just about the bes nine men I could have found. Wi have unquestionably the bes crew in the Air Corps and a goo< deal of that excellence is contri buted by Leamon, who is doinj a fine job. I have a great deal o confidence in him and X knov that you must have, too. "It at any time there is any thing I can do for you or fo Leamon don't hesitate to let mi know. I should be very happy ti hear from you under any cir cunutances and don't worry abou your son. X personally guarante delivery of him, at the prope time, to your doorstep in doubl A condition." FARMERS MAY GET ESSENTIAL LUMBER (Continued from page X) way of keeping enough lumber f the yards to meet essential fan needs." Farmers who need lumbe should apply to the county AA. office in Supply for certificate: The county AAA committee i authorized to issue certificate when the lumber will be used t maintain or repair farm building other than dwellings, or maintai and repair farm implements c fo other approved uses essentii to food production, tor to coi struct necessary buildings, oth< % T. SOUTHPORT, N. C. than residences, when the cost will not exceed $1,OCO during the calendar year for any particular e firm. For construction which !- must be approved by the War e Production Board, the committee also receives farmers' applications t, and makes recommendations, but d does not issue certificates. ). Farmers' Lumber Certificates e cannot be issued for lumber to be i-! used for dwellings. Dealers are i. expected to have small amobnts y of lumber to sell to civilians in genera for the maintenance of - (dwellings and for other uses for '".which no rated orders are issued. n | : ? 0 SOIL BUILDING ' PRACTICES USED ? (Continued from page one) established each year for the past ? seven years would hot have been ' possible if our land hadn't been ' in shape for all-out production i when we needed it most. When I the war came, American farmers jS were ready for peak production, and results of past conservation h measures can be seen in , the I" greatly increased per acre yields we have harvested in recent d years." ?j Conservation practices carried '"lout in the county, Mr. Bennett h j said, are noted in the application e of fertilizer materials. As Shown e in the report, farmers of Ejruns3 wick COunty in 1943 applied 259.0 tons of ground limestone, compared with 1,379.0 tons in 1942, and an average of 47.0 tons per troar Hiivino- fVio 1QC.A.1QQQ r\ There was a decrease in tonnage used for 1943 due to not being s able to get farmyard delivery. Farmers received excellent rei suits in 1943 for limestone used !- in 1942. The use of limestone is n noticeable for several years after applied. Application of phosphate, k in terms of 1G percent material n to hay and pastureland were listed as 5.0 tons in 1943, compared with 10.0 tons in 1942, and an average of 1.5 tons per year during 1936-1939. Superphosphate was not available through the County AAA Office in 1943. t- Other practices carried out in i JIWIlys HP builds the economical Jeep r t/ Light Truck \ V Passenger Car if light Troc or Power Plait t e >. e ffijj s i ? t ? jfl W ? LjM? arilCr * t 3 t r 3 f V r 0 ; El e r e 0 n n Whit : - WHERI u >- . . :r the county during 1943, according' tion of urgently nei to-the report, include: 962 acrfesj Also, practice paj seeded to winter legumes and rye I longer made for ] * ? i*o/i \ L 1 SEI WH1TI ifective Monday, September 11 Weight is 250 Pounds Pe IRADE YOUR TOB, 250 POUND PILE A BETTER SA eville Tobacco EVERY WAREHOUSE SEL1 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMRF^^^^ eded war crops.' ton for treatment rments are no sidents of Wilmington art hjractlces which' Deputy Sheriff o ?. :ine.' The pre-; vestigated the wreck aw ^Hr wise, is aimed out a warrant and arr . *'*"* eases in prod-; lee for reckless driving H'-r- ^KX )s " ing while dunk. He win ^ ? here in the Recorders r ,rUl IT soon as he recovers suff Urt Hi RECK leave the hospital *nt'>' to K 1 Page One) J He' wo places and! Miss Josephine Moo.c~~. Be ries. Both were home with her parents u '' !t ' al in Wilming- Mrs. Joel Moore, for a f. 'r ari School Time | Is Here Again I wishes to the boys and prii-ls of this B lunity as another school year open-,. ducation is worth more to the in- ^Bi ual than rubies or gold. So make the B of your opportunities. w i also extend a cordial welcome to |[ oers of the teaching staff, many of If i, no doubt, have passed up jobs and ilaries in other fields to stick to their ssion. More power to you?and may 6 snjoy a most successful school year. B IMAW I 1ST COMPANY I ???????? B Ltf | I T I IN EV1LLE I th, Maximum I r Pile I \CCO IN I S FOR I LE I Market I LS EVERY DAY - I