Agriculturally Speaking ^ By L. B. HARDAGE L) County Extension Chairman Hope that all the county has gotten good rains. It has varied from community to community; however, most have had some rain and all crops look real good. Monday and Tuesday, Mrs. Hardage and I took off and went to Northeastern Complete Ports Service For All Form TRACTORS ALSO WE RERl'ILD TRAI TOR ENGINES STANDARD Motor Parts Co. Henderson • Oxford Heidsville • Warrenton Virginia — West Point, Urbana, Deltaville, Tappa hannock, etc. The crops are pitiful in that section. Corn is about dried up, see a lot of knee to waist high, tasseling out and just about burned up. Soybeans are not nearly as good as here. Grain wheat just finished harvest ing. Those farmers are in for some rough times this fall. Tobacco is growing very fast. Will be time on a lot of the crop to spray a contact, some needs to be sprayed now — week of June 30. Most will need this for sucker control soon. A lot of Warren County farmers put on two contact spray for sucker control. I hope also to use MH 30 after the contact spray or sprays. For further information, contact this office. So far there have not been any large amounts of insects on the tobacco crop. Some farmers are probably using too much insecticides that are not always needed. Cantaloupes are looking real good and should be of ) ATTENTION FARMERS ,»*• s.jfjs'd"? -t sa*■" ;s on P'oce^v pire insurance »Oo irsj't1 a-!*' farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Association -pent P^es Phone 257 3370 Drd*e Sf fcr Tfejs Tayior Building Tractor Pull JULY 9 »"10 FEATURING • SUPER STOCK TRACTORS • MINI TRACTORS • HOT ROD TRACTORS • STOCK TRACTORS Warren County Track and Field 5 Miles South Of Warrenton Just Off 401 BIG WHEEL RACE Children Ages 4, 5, 6 and 7 Bring your own Big Wheel SANCTIONED BY EASTERN CAROLINA TRACTOR PULL ASSOCIATION Depend on us for your farm credit needs. We pro vide farmers capital at reasonable rates, tailored to individual needs. For short and intermediate term financing, such as capital for operating ex penses and equipment, ask about a PCA loan. For long-term capital, such as financing land pur chases or a new home, ask about a Land Bank loan. For your farm credit needs, depend on u»! excellent quality. Should be a good supply starting about the 2nd week in July. Many farmers it seems have trouble curing tobacco, especially the bottom prim ings in bulk barns. If there is any interest in bulk curing, I am sure we could get Mr. S. N. Hawks down for a night meeting to discuss this problem. If you have any interest in this, call my office at once and we will schedule a meeting. Industry Board Vice-Presidency Is Awarded Hayes Charles Hayes, Industrial Director for Warren County, was elected vice-president of the North Carolina Industrial Directors Asso ciation at the annual convention held at Wrights ville Beach on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of last week. Hayes, former secretary treasurer, was accompa nied to Wilmington by his secretary, Mrs. Clinton Capps, Mr. Capps and son, Davis. Also attending the convention from Warren County were Frank Reams of Warrenton and Frank Robinson of Soul City. During the business session at which Hayes was elected vice-president, the Association also endorsed the passage of a proposed $260 million bond issue and a $300 million clean water bond issue. Final Meet Held By Roads Council The North Carolina Sec ondary Roads Council met last week for its final official meeting. The Council approved additions, abandonments, and improvements to North Carolina's secondary roads. Each of the 14 members received a letter of appreci ation for serving on the Council, signed by Governor James B. Hunt, Jr. The Governor wrote to J. L. Mclnnis of Henderson, "You have worked hard to finalize the improvement priorities for secondary roads for each county in your Division." Governor Hunt also urged Mclnnis to "continue to assist with the secondary roads pro gram " Mclnnis represents Divi sion 5 which includes Durham, Franklin, Gran ville, Person, Vance, Wake and Warren Counties. The members of the Sec ondary Roads Council were appointed by Governor Hunt in March. The Council was abolished by the 1977 General Assembly. Respon sibility for secondary roads will now be vested with a new 24-member Board of Transportation. Eight Take District 4-H Honors By GLENN E. WOOLARD Extension Agent, 4-H Eight Warren County 4-H'era took top honors as District Winners after com peting with 4-H'ers from IS other counties as forty-four 4-H'ers, parents, leaders and agents from Warren County joined in a crowd of about 900 at the North Central District Activity Day on June 30 near Smithfield. District Activity Day is an annual event at which county 4-H demon stration and talent winners compete for district honors, and a chance to move on to state competition at 4-H Congress. Named district winners in five events were Jeffrey Bender-Forestry; Pamela Currie-Safety; Susan Cur rie-Egg Cookery; Cynthia King-Exploring The World of Plants And Soils; Jan Jordan-Open Class (Pup pets); and Tom Skinner, John Skinner, and Scott West-Dairy Bowl. These winners compete for state honors on July 26 at 4-H Congress. Shawn Cheston was run Williams Is Selected To Attend State Meet ByG. W.KOONCE Extension Agent, 4-H An outstanding 4-H'er from Warren County will join some 150 Tar Heel youth at the State 4-H Electric Congress at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, July 11-13. The delegate is Alvelon Eugene Williams of Route 2 Ebony, Va. Alvelon is a' member of the Elam Community 4-H Club. AltJ attending the Congress will be the delegate's mother, Mrs. Grace Williams, leader of the Elam 4-H'ers. Her attendance as counselor is courtesy of the sponsors. George W. Koonce, War ren County Extension Agent, 4-H, said delegates were selected for achieve ment in their 4-H projects. During the conference the delegates will listen to project reports, view elec tric demonstrations and exhibits and go to Caro winds. The highlight of the congress is the selection of a state winner and territorial winners and territorial Annual Bedding Plant Meeting To Be July 13 ByL.C. COOPER Extension Agent The 1977 Annual Bedding Plant Meeting will be held Wednesday, July 13, reports L. C. Cooper, Agricultural Extension Agent. He says all commercial flower grow ers are invited to tour the flower trial garden and attend a meeting where valuable floricultural in formation will be presented. Plan to attend. The program will get underway at 10 a. m. with the group visiting the plant bedding trials at the Method Horticultural Farm, which is located on Beryl Road across from Capitol City Lumber Company, Raleigh, Dutch Luncheon-N. C. State University Faculty Club, and continuation of the program in the areas of "Bacterial Leaf Spot on Garden Chrysanthemums and Zinnias," "Bedding Plant Nutrition." "Insect Control in the Greenhouse," "Mat Watering and Media," "Poinsettia Diseases and Their Control," and "Seed ling Geraniums." For further information contact your Agricultural Extension Agents. GUITAR CLASSES Are Now Being Offered Through The Roanoke School of Guitar ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE ASKED Td ATTEND AN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING AT THE ROANOKE RAPIDS COMMUNITY CENTER ON THURSDAY. JULY 14TH, AT 8:00 P.M. PERSONS UNABLE TO ATTEND MAY RETURN THE FOLLOWING FORM TO: DAN TICKEL, 1223 JEFFERSON STREET. ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. 27870 OR CALL AFTER 5 P.M. (919) 537-5597 FOR INFORMATION. ;■•••• ••••••% :name : i : : ADDRESS : : : CITY STATE . . j TELE. NO. I runners-up in the 4-H electric project. The 4-H Electric Congress is sponsored by Carolina Power and Light Co., Duke Power Co., Nantahata Pow er and Light Co., Virginia Electric and Power Com pany and the Westinghouse Educational Foundation, in cooperation with the N. C. Agricultural Extension Ser vice. Cooking With Yogurt Takes Special Rules Once plain yogurt can now be found in all flavors and forms in nearly every super market and shopping cen ter. Like sour cream, yogurt is smooth, elegant and versa tile. A thick, custard-like dairy product, yogurt is made by fermenting milk with a special bacteria culture. When cooking with yo gurt, there are some special rules to follow, say agricul tural extension agents at North Carolina State Uni versity. Always be sure to spare the heat. Like sour cream, yogurt may separate under high temperatures and long heating times. To prevent separation, stabilize yogurt by adding a small amount of flour or cornstarch. Fold, do not stir, yogurt into other ingredients and it will keep its consistency. For baking, use only Vi teaspoon of baking soda for each cup of yogurt used. ner-up in Archery, Senior. Kevin Cheston was runner up in Archery, Junior. Red ribbons were award ed to Derrick Cheston-Beef Char-Grill; Angela Downey* Public Speaking; Tina Sal mon-Horse; and Robin West-Fruit and Vegetable Use. All three talent entries from Warren County were selected for blue ribbons. These who received blue ribbons and their talent entries were Lisa Reavis Recitation of "The Crea tion;" Pamela Currie, Su san Currie and Tina Salmon Dancing With Puppets; and Diane Butler, Patricia Har grove, Joanna Harrison, Darolyn Alexander, Tina Harrison and Warnetta Harrison-The Oine Special ist (Gospel Singing). Alvelon Williams in Elec tric and Elvelon Williams in Breads also participated in the demonstrations. Billy King, the county wildlife winner, was unable to compete due to sickness. Vacation time: when your flowers are at their best and only the neighbors are around to enjoy them. * • • Remember when con fession was good for the soul? Nowadays it's also good for a best-seller, movie rights, and a lecture tour. • • • A club sandwich is when your caddy gets smacked in the mouth with a nine iron. * • * It's a curious world when you can be in a jam at one time and in a pickle at another, and can't tell the difference. • * * Having a child follow in your footsteps can be disturbing. Particularly when you thought you had covered your tracks. • • • Follow the footsteps to Ale* Watkins, Inc., W. Montgomery Street, for a real special on picnic tables. Orientation Meet Held In Russell Union Community By G.W.KOONCE Exteulra Agent, 4-H A 4-H orientation meeting held June SI in the Russell Union Church Community with 15 youth and adults attending was most bene ficial. The group had scheduled an organisation of a 4-H club during the meeting but postponed it until July 13 so that proper orientation of all members of the club could be held. Meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Terry at 8 p. m., the group received information and exhortation from volunteer leaders, Costel Evana, Leon Terry, Alvin (J. B.) Hawkins, and G. W. Koonce, 4-H Agent. All youth between the ages of nine and 19 living in the Russell Union area and wishing to join the club to be organued should attend the meeting scheduled to be held at the Terry's on July 12 at 8 p. m. The club will be open to membership and leadership without regard to race, creed, color or national origin. NOW FLAYING Petar Fonda k Susan SI James love, hardship, humor cUmi* roUtckiaa mas*c' OUTLAW BLUES" i PC» STARTS FRIDAY George C Scott. David Hmnii|i 4 CUlM Bloom in Ernest Hemmingwa> ■ classic ISLAND IN THE STREAM Wialeri* John Huston "TCNTACLKt"