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Agriculturally Speoking Farm Exposition To Show Equipment By L. B. HARDAGE You are invited to the North Carolina Farm Materials Handling Exposition. The purpose o' this event is to: (1) Stimulate a greater interest in profitable farmsteao mechanization and, (2) Give farmers and agri-businessmen an opportun :ty to see the latest labor-saving equipment and system. Time and Place: The Exposition will be open Wednesday, Feb. 2, 1977 at 9:30 a. m. It will remain open until 5:30 p. m. on Wednesday and be open Thursday. Feb. 3 from 9:30 a. m. until 5:30 p. m. The event will be staged in the Livestock Events Building adjacent to the Dorton Arena on the North Carolina State fairgrounds. Admission is free, and there is plenty of free parking. Here are some of the pieces of equipment or systems that will be displayed: Barn Cleaners, Heating Equipment, Augers, Building Materials, Bulk Tobac co Barna, Manure handling Equipment. Water Supply Equipment. Milking Machines. Poultry Equipment, Electric SwitdiM. Ensilage Unloaders. Swine Equipment. Stand-By Generators, Crop Dryers, Feed Mills. Feed Mixers, Hoists, Lifts. Lighting Controls, Conveyers. Cutters, Pumps. Sprayers. Fans, Feeders, Loaders, Blowers. Etc. See how you can increase profits and reduce labor with up-to-date equipment. Tobacco meeting will be held at the Warren County Courthouse on Monday night, Jan. 31, at 7:00 p. m. Mr. S. N. Hawks will be the speaker. Anyone interested in the production of tobacco should attend this meeting. The past month should impress on each of us the importance of energy conservation. What can I do, what can you do to help now, and in the lonR run? To me this is a real serious problem that must be faced up to in this country. What do you think? By Thomas J. Abercrombi'e 'c; National Geographic RECAPTURING DAYS of ({lory, a St. Bernard and his trainer enjoy an outing atop Great St. Bernard Pass in Switzerland. Honorably retired from rescue work in this age of helicopters, the dogs are still bred at a nearby hospice by the monks for show or sale as pets. Leaders Have Soft Spot For Kids By GEORGE W. KOONCE 4-H Extension Agent 4-H leaders are adults with addled minds and a soft spot in their hearts for kids—all kinds of kids; their own kids, other people's kids, tall kids, short kids, thin kids, not-so-thm kids, regular kids, square kids, responsive kids, and ungrateful kids from teenagers to teenagers. At their own time and expense, and neglecting their own personal interests, they serve without pay and often with a minimum of parent cooperation, knowing that they are necessities that the Agricultural Extension Service and the 4-H membership could not do without. Seldom are there enough of them and that is the reason they become leaders—so their own offspring can join the 4-H organization. Leaders are usually to be found in the midst of a more or less attentive group of kids, numbering anywhere from 3 to 15, teaching projects such as cooking, dress-making, electricity, gardening, chicken raising, horsemanship, canning, tractor operation. home im provement, forestry, camping, etc. They generously and regularly open their homes to scuffing feet, vocal enthusiasm, extemporaneious wrestling matches and unauthorized pillow fights. And somehow, in spite of alien influence, skills and knowledge are miraculously transferred from leader to child in varying degrees. A leader explains to, shows how, does for, phones up, pleads with, bosses around, and reminds for the tenth time: and when the results are negative, patiently swallows an urge to throttle good and once again explains to, shows how. does for, phones up. pleads with, bosses around, and reminds for the tenth time. A 4-H leader is either the most naive person in the world, or the most stouthearted. A female leader who is afraid of bugs will accept a project.group in entomology. A male leader, whose speciality is sales promotion, will tackle animal husbandry for the sake of 4-H members who want to raise sheep. And. if a group of 4-H youths ever venture a trip to the moon, it is certain that their leader, however reluctant and earth loving, will not only accompany them to their destination, but will pioneer . better and speedier methods to arrive safely. No one gets madder, tireder, is more often offended, forgives more quickly, shows better sportsmanship, or is a bigger pushover to a request for community service than a 4-H leader. The leader is Determination with fingers crossed, Patience with a twinkle in the eye. Ambition drawing tomor row's blueprints, and Zeal that observes no curfew. A leader is usually going to, coming from, or planning for a 4-H event. When he is not hauling kids in cars: supervising assorted sales, arranging tours, sponsoring skating parties, snow trips, or conventions, coaching demonstrations, conducting dress revues, horse shows, or talent nights, he is attending night meetings, and emergency meetings. In his spare time he collects record books, cleans up the club meeting place, judges at fairs and field days and reads Extension literature. 4-H leaders are sometimes happy, but often are frustrated, discouraged, disgusted, and vow that they will quit 4-H forever with as little violence as possible. That is—until their charges suddenly blossom forth with blue ribbons, gold medals, exemplary conduct, unsuspected poise, inner-glow, and unmistakable admiration for their leader shining in their eyes. That is when the soft spot in every leader's heart grows softer, and the new 4-H finds him in the midst of his more or less attentive group explaining to, showing how, doing for, phoning up. pleading with, bossing around, reminding again—except for one differ ence. Three more members have been added. Fotripi buyers are important A the North Carolina agriflltural economy, which genvates roughly S3 billion in an—I farm income. Keep Winter on the Outside.. fl WWIERIZE YMR HOMEI Our Aisles Are Crammed Full Of Useful Items That Will Save You Money During The Cold Days Ahead. REPLACE DRAFTY DOORS Cut your fuel costs by replacing those drafty doors and windows now. For the best selection of regular, combination, and storm doors and windows at lowest prices — shop our stock todayl Don't Let Your Precious Fuel Dolars Go Up In Smoke. Large Selection Stoves in Stock • Pipe Insulation FALKNER BUILDING SUPPLY Henderson, N. C. St. Bernards Turn In Their Kegs, Head For Dog Shows And Suburbia Exit the St. Bernard, Uil wagging bravely in the sunset, brandy cask at the ready. The courageous dogs famed for their mountain rescues of travelers lost in the snow near the Great St. Bernard Pass of Switzerland are now bred primarily as show dogs and pets. Mercy missions high in the Alps are performed by helicopters. German shepherd dogs, and search parties on skis, the National Geographic Society reports. Too Big For Copters "Shepherds are just as good as sniffing out people," explained a helicopter pilot. "Besides, put a St. Bernard in a chopper with me. and I couldn't even find the controls much less accommodate a disaster vie tim." Even more disillusioning— it's unlikely the massive, droopy-eyed does ever carried kegs of brandy around their necks. The whole thing probably was an artist's invention. But the idea was so appealing that the public soon began to think of St. Bernards as walking first aid station, with the traditional keg, a blanket, and a whistle for the victim to attract human attention. It was no myth that the animals performed heroically, however. For two centuries the powerful dogs searched out lost travelers with their keen ears and noses. They are credited with saving more than 2,000 lives. One extraordinary dog, Barry, is revered for saving 40 people in his 12-year career. On one mission, Barry supposedly revived a child and somehow persuaded the youngster to climb on his back and ride to safety. Today, even routine rescues in the area are unusual. Only an occasional skier , traveler, or smuggler ventures in winter onto the snowclogged pass on the Swiss-Italian border. Most travelers use a tunnel under the pass, opened in 1963. Hospice Still Thrives But it is unlikely the doors will close at the famous St. Bernard hospice where the dogs are still bred. Founded in the Uth centurv at the highest point in the pass, it has sheltered uncounted wayfarers. The hospice bears the name of St. Bernard de Menthon, the monk who established it. Near the end of the 17th century, the monks at St. Bernard acquired dogs. The animals guarded the monastery, where taught to turn spits in the kitchen and carried supplies. Around 1750 the black-robed monks began to train and breed their dogs for rescue missions. The result was the St. Bernard, a mixture of various bloodstrains that most likely include the short haired mastiff, sheep dog. Great Dane, and in later years, the Newfoundland. St. Bernards developed striking size—great paws, deep arched chest, broad straight back, muscular hindquarters and thick tail. Their hair is thick enough to insulate against the cold, but short enough to shed the snow. For all-• Its bulk, the dog's exuberance and soulful eyes (five it puppylike appeal. Bat there is nothing puppylike about fully grown St. Bernards. They can weigh more than 200 pounds and have prodigious appetites. I Mrs. Moseley Feted At Surprise Party Mrs. Beatrice Field Moseley, who is a resident of the E.E. Tuney Rest Home in Oxford, was honored on her 90th birthday with a surprise dinner party given by her nieces, Mrs. Mabie S. Wood and Mrs. George F. Walton. The guests sang Happy Birthday as Mrs. Moseley was wheeled into the room. Mrs. Moseley. who was happily surprised, replied by singing, "I am very happy to see you." Guests attending the party were Mrs. Maud Alston, Mr. and Mrs. McCarroll Alston, Mrs. Marie Block, Mrs. Mabel Davis, Edmond Kearney, a nephew of Mrs. Moseley, Mrs. Gooch, Mrs. Moseley's room mate at the residence and Mrs. Bridgers, director of the residence. Loans to make your farm grow Branch Banking and Trust Company has been making loans to help farms grow for generations. We understand your needs. And our loans are tailored to help you meet them. So if you need money for equipment,buildings,or crop.production, n nn .m come on in to BB&T and let s talk about it. fl/y, I You'll reap the rewards for years.
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