Agriculturally
Speaking
^ By L. B. HARDAGE
J County Extension Chairman
A good tobacco plant bed
is a necessity if one is to
make a real good tobacco
crop It is not too early to
gas plant bed sites for next
year's crop
Methyl bromide has proven
to be one of the best
materials available for controlling
weeds in tobacco
plant beds. It also gives
good nematode control.
Methyl bromide is used at
the rate of 9 pounds per UK)
square yards of bed. The
material is used as a gas
and should be kept in
contact with the soil from 24
to 4N hours It can be used as
late as 2 to 3 days prior to
seeding but has given
better results when used in
the fall
The following guides
>hould be followed:
Have the soil well prepared
pulverized, free of
clods and excessive quantity
of undecayed vegetation
ul moisture should be
at good plowing level - not
lou vet and not too dry.
Air temperature should
be degrees V or higher.
Work in preplant fertilizer
ii treatment is being
applied just prior to seeding
i War. until just prior to
seeding to applv fertilizer if
methyl bromide is '.ised in
the fall1
Cover bed with plastic
covei Support cover off the
ground with bags partially
tilled with straw, or other
suitable objects
Release three 1-pound
cans of MB w ith the aid of an
applicator, into each of
three open containers under
100 square yards of plastic
cover.
Leave cover sealed into
the soil for 24 to 48 hours
Twenty-four hours is sufficient
if the outside temperature
is 60 degrees F. or
above during the day.
At the end of exposure
period, remove cover for
aeration Leaving cover
sealed in too long might
over-fumigate the soil.
Over-fumigation could delay
germination, reduce
stand, and retard growth.
After aeration, cover can be
spread back over the bed to
keep it dry if needed; also,
to keep weed seed from
blowing into bed.
Custom applicators in the
county will be glad to
discuss applying the gas to
your bed. Their procedure
from above might be a little
different but results of
custom application in the
county have been good.
REMOIBER: Plow tobacco
stalks up as soon as
tobacco harvest is complete.
A Parable For Our Times
A man lived by the side of
the road and sold hot dogs.
He was hard of hearing so
he had no radio.
He had trouble with his
eyes so he read no
newspapers.
But lie sold good hot dogs.
He put up a sign on the
highway telling how good
they were.
lie stood by the side of the
road and cried: "Buy a hot
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dog. Mister."
And people bought.
He increased his meat and
roll orders.
He bought a bigger stove
to take care of his trade.
He got his son home from
college to help him.
But then something happened.,.,....
His son said, "Father,
haven't you been listening to
the radio?"
"If money stays 'tight,'
we are bound to have bad
business.
"There may be a big
depression coming on.
You had better prepare
for poor trade."
Whereupon the Father
thought. "Well, my son has
gone to college
"He reads the papers, and
he listens to the radio, and
he ought to know."
So the Father cut down on
his meat and roll orders.
Took down his advertising
signs.
And no longer bothered to
stand on the highway to sell
hot dogs.
And his hot dog sales fell
almost overnight.
"You're right. Son," the
Father said to the boy.
"We are certainly headed
for a depression."
Health Department
Receives Donation
The Warren County
Health Department recently
received a donation of
health care equipment from
the family of the late Mrs. J.
J. Jones of Norlina. The
equipment, including bathroom
aides and two walkers,
will be loaned as needed to
patients who are visited by
the Public Health Nurses.
The gifts were given in
memory of Mrs. Jones.
Cochrane Men
Given Promotion
T. E. Cochrane, president
of Cochrane Furniture Co.,
Inc.. of Lincolnton has announced
that by action of the
board of directors at their
annual meeting, these people
have been elevated to
corporate offices: Neal H.
Rhyne to comptroller:
Frank Ritchie to director of
corporate production and
Calvin J. Nance to director
of purchasing.
✓
VOTE
FOR
Aaron M. Allen
For Town Commissioner
As a former board member,
/ believe my record wW speak for itself.
Your support on Nov. 8th
will be appreciated.
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Tour Of Plant
To Be Given
By EMILY BALL1NGEK
Home Extension Agent
As a part of the observance
of Farm-City
Week, November 18-24, Tom
Peele, Warren County
Chairman for Farm-City
Week has arranged for those
who are interested, a tour of
Norlina Manufacturing,
Inc., in Norlina. This
company makes children's
clothes and those touring the
plant will have an opportunity
of seeing this construction.
The tour is scheduled for
November 17. Since only a
limited number of people
can go through the plant at
one time, there have been
four tours set up at 2, 2:30, 3
and 3:30 p m. Those
interested in going on the
tour should notify the Home
Economics Extension
Agents by November 10 and
indicate the time preferred
Since the number must be
limited, we need a list of
people planning to go on this
tour
This is an excellent opportunity
to learn more about
the garment industry, so
plan now to participate in
this educational tour.
Warren County
School Menus
Nov. 7-10
(Subject to change without
notice.)
MONDAY - Cheeseburger
on bun, French fries,
lettuce and tomato, school
choice cake. milk.
TUESDAY - Spaghetti
with meat sauce, tossed
salad with dressing, fruit
cup, hot rolls, cookie,
chocolate milk
WEDNESDAY - Vegetable-beef
soup, crackers,
cheese or peanut butter
sandwich, orange half,
cinnamon bun. milk
THURSDAY - Fried
chicken, rice and gravy,
green beans, pineapple
salad, hot roll, brownie,
milk
FRIDAY No School Teacher
Work Day.
Visit College
Mr. and Mrs. L. M
Bender of Rt. 2. Norlina:
Mrs. Frank H. Daniel of
Warrenton. Mr. and Mrs.
Carl H. Fleming of Areola;
and Mr and Mrs Marvin D
Overby of Rt 2, Norlina
attended a Parents Weekend
at Peace College on
October 22-23
Ways To Add Warmth To Home
By BERTHA FORTE
Home Extension Agent
It takes more than warm
clothing and a heat source to
keep you comfortable indoors
in winter. It takes
psychology, too.
Changes in furnishings
and accessories can make a
room feel warmer without
raising the thermostat a
single degree.
Color is a big factor. A
room deorated in the so-called
"warm" hues-reds,
oranges, yellows or rich
browns will feel warmer
than a room done in blues
and greens. The difference
is a big one, too; you'll feel
three to four degrees
warmer in a room done in
warm tones.
Texture adds warmth too,
even on walls. The roughtextured
coverings - such as
burlap or grass cloth and
flocked papers will have a
warmer appearance than a
smooth wall covering.
Where upholstery fabrics
and draperies are concerned,
the rough, nappy fabrics
will seem warmer than
shiny, slick-surfaced ones.
Use of afghans, nubby-textured
throw pillows, or even
fake-fur pillows can make a
room seem warmer.
Add warmth to walls with
hand-woven hangings or
paintings done in warm
colors. Set out wooden
bowls, pottery, macrame
and dried arrangements. In
fact, just about anything in
the "natural" or handmade
line can add warmth to a
room's atmosphere. Candles
help too, whether they
are lighted or not.
No doubt about it. Wise
choices in color, texture and
accessories can help you get
the most for your money as
far as home energy usage
is concerned.
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