Agriculturally Speaking
Tobacco Meeting
To Be Held Jan. 31
lyLB. HARDAGE
Due to weather conditions,
the tobacco meeting was
cancelled. It has been rescheduled
for Monday night,
Jan. 81, at 7:00 p. m. in the
Courthouse at Warrenton. Mr.
S. N. Hawks of N. C. State
University will be the speaker.
Please make plans to attend
Program Given
On Bicycle Safety
By TINA SALMON
Reporter
The Wise-Paschall 4-H Club
held its January meeting on
Tuesday, Jan. 4 at 7 p. m. at the
home of Pete King. Ten
members and the leader were
present.
The meeting was called to
order by the president Susan
Currie. Lisa Leete led the
Pledge to the Flag, Pam Currie
led the 4-H Pledge and Billy
King led the 4-H Motto.
Secretary Lisa I>eete called
the roll and read the minutes of
the last meeting. New business
consisted of planning a
community service project, a
conservation project and raising
funds from a bake sale.
After the business Pam
Currie gave a program on
bicycle safety. She showed
members the importance of
safety while riding a bicycle
and gave rules and safety
measures to use while riding a
bicycle. The members agreed
that the program was interesting
and informative.
Refreshments were served
by Pam and Susan Currie. The
meeting was then adjourned.
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this meeting and bring your
neighbor.
From all reports most farm
supplies such as fertilixer,
herbicides, pesticides, etc., will
be in plentiful supplies as well
as farm machinery. I would
suspect, however that prices
would be up on most items
except fertilizer. Tobacco
curing fuel and electricity will
be up from all indications.
A new tobacco fertilizer will
be out this year using a 1-1-3
ratio. I would suggest that you
try using on part of your
tobacco crop.
This might be a year for some
farmers to try a new crop as the
tobacco acreage will be down
considerably, and pounds will
therefore be more expensive to
rent or lease.
Now is the time to get soil
samples for all crops, pasture,
etc. Lime should be applied as
soon as possible where needed.
February normally is a good
time to topdress pastures and
small grain, especially the
latter part of the month if
weather permits.
Warren County beef cattle
producers should consider
selling their feeder calves in a
state graded sale. This pays if
your calves are handled
properly. Most would pass the
grades necessary to get in
these sales.
Hawkins Alumni Wilt
Present Scholarship
The National Chapter of the
John R. Hawkins Alumni and
Friends, Inc. has announced its
intent to award its second
annual scholarships. The scholarships
are available to children
of all members, seniors, and/or
graduates of Warrenton area
public high schools.
Recipients of the scholarships
shall be selected on the
basis of citizenship, scholarship
and need, each of equal
importance in the selection
process.
Applications may be secured
from the guidance and counseling
departments or the
financial aid officers in area
public high schools. Applications
will be mailed to
scholarship chairpersons of all
bonafide chapters. The deadline
for acceptance of applications is
February 18. Applicants are to
return completed application
forms directly to the guidance
and counseling department or
to the scholarship chairperson
of the member chapter.
Persons wishing additional
information are asked to
contact Mrs. Patsy T. Hargrove.
national executive secretary,
John R. Hawkins Alumni
and Friends, Inc., Post Office
Box 64. Warrenton, N. C.
27589.
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Now Is The Time To
Study One's Finances
i
By MISS EMILY BALLINGER
Hone Economics Agent
Do money problems plague
you? How did you and your
family fare as consumers in
1976? Did you acquire the
goods and services needed? Are
your finances in the black? Can
you meet the payments for
your debts? Are you saving on
a regular basis? Will these
savings be adequate to meet
future goals?
Now is the time to take
inventory to evaluate your
financial standing and to
determine adjustments needed
for the New Year. Periodic
check-ups on your consumer
behavior and financial situation
are necessary to avoid severe
money problems. Now is the
time to face the reality of your
family living situation and plan
and act to achieve any improvements
desired. To do this you
will need to identify: (a) what
has been in 1976, (b) what is
desired for 1977, and (c) what
can be in 1977 with your means
for achieving. Then act accordingly.
For many the only cure for
chronic or on-going financial difficulties
is to try a written
budget. It is t^e most effective
action you can take against
increasing prices. It will not
reduce prices, but if realistical
ly made and followed regularly,
it will permit you to control the
use of the your money so you:
(1) get more of the foods and
services desired: (2) get the
best buys in the marketplace:
(3) can increase the amount of
savings; and (4) can keep debts
to a minimum.
A majority of persons budget
by intuition or what seems
reasonable. This is fine if there
is enough money to allow for
miscalculations in the amount
available or for errors in
choices of products. But when
money is limited, the stakes are
too great for "mental budget
ing." Purchasing the wrong
products or paying too high
prices for the income available
cause financial problems such
as: late payments, doing
without important items and
increasing borrowing; or financial
disaster such as
bankruptcy.
Where dissatisfaction with
finances exist, budgeting is as
essential to financial well-being
as nutritious food is to good
personal health. Then commit
yourself to do what is necessary
to improve your financial
situation.
Budgeting is simply (1)
developing a realistic plan for a
specific time period that
identifies how much money can
be used for the various
expenditures and savings, (2)
following that plan in using
money, (3) keeping a record of
how much money was used and
for what, and tallying and
evaluating results at the end of
time period to determine
progress.
If money problems plague
you, now is the time to take
inventory and start doing
something about your situation
to correct the problem.
Tobacco Leaders
From 5 States Meet
Farm Bureau flue-cured
tobacco leaders and state Farm
Bureau presidents from the five
major producing states of
Virginia, North Carolina. South
Carolina, Georgia and Florida
met last week with their
Congressional representatives
in Washington.
Senator Herman Talmadge
(D-Ga.), chairman of the Senate
Agricultural and Forestry Committee,
was host to ' the
five-state group and the
bi-partisan Congressional delegations.
John Sledge, president of the
North Carolina Farm Bureau
Federation, who served as
spokesman for the flue-cured
tobacco group, said the purpose
of the visit was to "demonstrate
and emphasize to congress that
the flue-cured tobacco states
are unified in their support of
the current tobacco program."
He said that tobacco growers
had just completed 36 marketing
seasons under the current
program, and on December 16,
1976 voted by a 98.6 percent
majority for extending it for
three more years.
Sledge noted that representatives
from the five flue-cured
producing states expressed
"great concern" over the large
buildup of Stabilization receipts
of downstalk tobacco.
He said the group was fearful
that if the situation continues
for another year the entire
tobacco program could be
placed in jeopardy.
Among possible remedies
that might improve the
situation, the group suggested
a re instatement of the acreage
poundage program with certifiration
of acreage and compliance.
The belief was also
related to Congressional representatives
that improvements
be made in the fall
leasing and re leasing program.
Sledge said tobacco plays an
important role in the farm and
industrial economy of our
nation, and during the year
ending June 30, 1976, tobacco
made a contribution of $1.6
billion in federal, state and local
taxes, or more than three
times the gross income of
growers.
Sledge stated that more than
45 percent of the tobacco is
exported and that growers are
urging Congress and the new
Administration to assist in
building a climate for renewed
trade expansion.
The North Carolina Farn
Bureau leader said the group
"received pledges of cooperation"
in a continuing effort to
perfect a tobacco program that
will "give growers a fair and
equitable compensation for
their labor and investment."
Mrs. Davis Attends
Seminar And Ball
Mrs. Mabel H. Davis of Wise
attended a legislative seminar
sponsored by the N. C. Council
of Churches and the State
Council for Social Legislation
on January 5 at Highland
United Methodist Church in
Raleigh.
Mrs. Davis also attended the
Inaugural Ball and ceremonies
for Governor James B. Hunt
last weekend.
The HUNTERGRAM
A Newspaper Within A Newspaper
VOL IX JAN. 14. 1937 NO. 2
WE KEEP CKAZV CRYSTALS AT AM. TIMlCS 7fli AND S1.U0
I The tree planting
project in our
window has been
the subject of many
1 discussions this
week.
• • *
Our neighbors
across the street,
the bankers, have
been hard at work
lately but we are
glad to report that
they have found
j| time to visit our
1 store daily for a
satisfying drink.
• • •
There seems to
be a building boom
here. Who says our'
town ain't growing?
• • •
Dove hunting
More than 30
years ago people
were making
Hunter's a favorite
gathering;
place at just
about any time of
the day. » We
welcomed our
friends then, and
we welcome them
now. Throughout
the years quality
and courtesy have
been two reasons
why Hunter's has
become a name
worth renumbering.
f
seems to be more
popular with our
friends than quail
shooting and Ed
mund White, with
his piano stool, is
bagging his share.
• * *
If you need any
golf clubs let us
order them for you
now so you will be
ready when the
season is in full
bloom.
• * *
Beware. The One
Hour Parking Law
is going into effect
and we don't want
any of our good
friends pinched.
• • •
Yours for service
and satisfaction.
HUNTER DRUG COMPANY
MMtscmirnoNs called for and delivered
Tar Heel Kitchen
By MISS E. YORK K1KER
The Chinese people have a
way of designating years with
names of animals. Perhaps in
the United States we can follow
suit by using foods and call this
the year of the pean"t."
Everyone is well aware from
the news, the peanut jewelry,
cartoons and jokes that a
peanut grower has been elected
President.
Peanuts have long been
important and a part of. the
North Carolina heritage. This is
an appropriate year to remind
people of the contribution
peanuts make to the State's
economy and to good nutrition.
North Carolina leads the nation
with 60% production of the
large Virginia-type peanuts.
The term, Virginia type, are so
named because they were first
commercially produced in
Virginia. In overall peanut
production, North Carolina is
third and the peanut farmers
receive approximately $75
million yearly.
The North Carolina—Virginia
Peanut Trade Show will
he held at the Farmers
Warehouse in Ahoskie. North
Carolina from February 22 24.
1977. In connection with the
show, there will be featured a
Cook A Peanut Contest on
February 23. The contest is
open to non-professional cooks
of all ages in the two states.
Peanuts must be featured, but
the six categories of competi
tion are (1) Appetizers and
Salads (including soups); (2)
Breads; (3) Main dishes (meat
or vegetables); (4) Pies; (5)
( akes; (6) Cookies and candy.
Be sure to note that only one
entry is allowed per person,
therefore, select your very best
recipe for competition. Recipes
must be submitted on official
entry forms secured from
Cook A Peanut. P. 0. Box 1709,
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
27801, no later than February
1. 1977. Contestants will be
screened and finalists will be
notified in time to prepare their
recipes at home and deliver to
the Farmers Warehouse between
U:00a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
on February 23. 1977 for
judging. If prepared peanut
products can not be delivered in
person, contact the Cook-APeanut
headquarters for instructions.
I eanuts are fun and so are
contests. There will be a grand
prize winner, a $50 first place
prize and $25 second place prize
in each of the six recipe
categories, plus an appropriate
gift for the third place winners.
The North Carolina Department
of Agriculture Tarheel
Kitchen home economist has
been invited to serve as a judge
and will anticipate sampling
recipes from readers.
Send a stamped, self-addressed
long envelope to Peanuts.
North Carolina Department of
Agriculture. P. 0. Box 27647,
Raleigh. NC 27611 if you wish a
copy of a new basic peanut
recipe leaflet.
Sample winning contest
recipes adapted from other
years are given.
"Peanut Broccoli Casserole"
2 packages (10 oz.) frozen
chopped broccoli, cooked and
drained
1 can (lO'/j oz.) cream of
chicken soup
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup chopped N. C. salted
peanuts
'/< cup mayonnaise
'/< cup chopped onion
2 N. C. eggs, beaten
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar
cheese
Mix together all ingredients
except cheese. Pour mixture
into greased IV* quart or 2
quart casserole dish. Sprinkle
with cheese. Bake at 350
degrees F. for 30 minutes.
Yields: 6 to 8 servings.
One inch of rain contains the
same amount of water as 10
inches of snow!
The fastest speed at which a
giant tortoise can crawl is
about five yards a minute.
Mold which may develop on
natural cheeses is not harmful,
and is easily scraped or
cut from the surface.
-Wert Point Turkey
With Peanuts"
4 cups cooked North Carolina
turkey or chicken, diced
1 can (10V* oz.) cream of
chicken soup
1 can (lO'/i oz.) cream of mushroom
soup
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup Mandarin oranges
1 cup chopped N. C. salted
peanuts
'/« cup chopped pimiento
Chinese noodles, egg noodles or
rice.
Combine turkey, soOps.
broth, oranges, peanuts, and
pimiento in large saucepan. Stir
and heat to simmering. Serve
over Chinese noodles. Note:
Canned boned chicken or
turkey and canned broth may
be substituted if necessary.
"Chocolate Peanut Dreams"
16 large marshmallows
1 package (6 oz.) semi-sweet
chocolate bits
'/j cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup flaked or shredded
coconut
1 cup quick oats
*/i cup N. C. salted peanuts
Melt marshmallows, chocolate
bits, peanut butter and
butter in top of double boiler
over hot (not boiling) water.
Stir until smooth. Remove from
heat and add milk. Stir in
coconut, oats and peanuts.
Drop from a teaspoon onto
waxed paper. Chill. Yields: 8
dozen.
Tax Seminar To Be
Held On January 24
By MISS EMILY BALLINGER
Home Economics Agent
The Tax Reform Act of 1976
will be emphasized in estate
planning seminar sponsored
from the Warren County Office
of the N. C. Agricultural
Extension Service on Monday,
January 24.
Miss Emily Ballinger, Warren
County Home Economics
Extension Agent, said the new
tax law has sent "shock waves
through the estate planning
profession. Virtually everyone's
estat;- will he affected by
changes made in death and gift
tax regulations."
Miss Ballinger said the
two hour seminar will be
conducted by Dr. R. C. Wells,
an extension economist from
North Carolina State I'niver
sity. Dr. Wells has conducted
estate planning seminars
throughout North Carolina,
Florida, and Kentucky in recent
years.
Starting time'for the seminar
is 7:30 p. m. and the place is
Courtroom of the Warren
County Courthouse in Warrenton.
For further information a
person should call the Warren
County Extension Office, 2573997.
Miss Ballinger quoted Dr.
Wells as saying that the new
tax law has some major
drawbacks which people need
to understand. For example.
making lifetime gifts has been
made less attractive. Also,
heirs receiving property
through inheritance and later
selling it will be in for a big
surprise when they learn they
may have to pay large amounts
of income taxes.
In addition to covering death
and gift taxes, the seminar will
deal with wills, property
distribution in the absence of a
will, estate settlement and coownership
of property.
Plan now to be present at
this important educational
meeting. All interested persons
are invited to attend.
PC A To Sponsor
Student Handbook
The 430 farmer-owned Production
Credit Associations of
the United States will sponsor
the development and initial
printing of the new full-color
Student Handbook for mem
bers of the Future Farmers of
America (FFA).
The first 10,000 copies of the
new Handbook will be provided
to vocational agriculture de
partments across the nation at
no cost to FFA chapters. FFA
officials expect to provide more
than 400.000 additional copies
to FFA students at cost
through the National FFA
Supply Service over the next
three years.
WHY NOT
PUT YOUR
SAVINGS
WHERE
THEY WILL
EARN
THE MOST?
IN 1976 WARRENTON SAVINGS & LOAN PAID
DIVIDENDS IN EXCESS OF $105401
WE OFFER HIGHEST RATES PAID ON PASSBOOK
SAVINGS - 6%, COMPOUNDED QUARTERLY.
AND ALL ACCOUNTS ARE INSURED UP TO $50000.
ALL NEW ACCOUNTS OPENED IN JANUARY WILL
RECEIVE AN AMERICAN RAG PIN FREE
ANY EXISTING ACCOUNT WITH A DEPOSIT OF $25
OR MORE WILL ALSO RECEIVE AN AMERICAN FLAG PIN.
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