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ftit IvRANKLIN PRESS AND THE HIGHLANDS MACON! AN THURSDAY, JAN. K "37 Says Forestry Is Aid Home Demonstration Club News BY MRS. T. J. O'NEIL Macon County Home Demonstration Agent To Nation s Prosperity ag ten Vermont Victor America's, forests, if they are to do their part in maintaining per manent, prosperous communities, must be so handled that a contin uous supply of timber is assured "for each community dependent up on forest industries, according to R. F. Hammatt, assistant to the chief of the forest service, U. S. department of agriculture. In a bulletin just published "Forestry and Permanent Prosper ity" (U. S. Department of Agricul ture Miscellaneous Publication No. 247) Mr. Hammatt cites the his tory of land management in the United States as a "record of land misuse . . . almost unparalleled." He explains that on lands in pri vate ownership, which constitutes three-fourths of our total forest area, more than 41 million acres ' are burned annually. For more than a century pre vious to 1900, forest lands were "literally forced from public to private .ownership," the bulletin says. Such ownership failed to bring economic prosperity, for in stead of owners harvesting forest crops regularly, as they grew, the capital stock in growing trees was cut and the source of income de stroyed on millions of acres. "Another, a more vital aspect," it says, "is the human one. For as the timber disappeared and saw mills shut down, hundreds of thou sands of workers were thrown out of their jobs. Many, looking for work, found it in prosperous times, -but were forced to migrate. In dull times, others, without the means to move, were more unfortunate, 'for no longer was there any mark et for their labor or for the pro ducts of local agriculture. In com munity after community, taxes be came delinquent. "In this way, forest exploitation has laid its . blight on individuals and communities. It has been re sponsible for ghost towns and rural slums throughout the Lake States, the South and on the Pacific Coast. Town and Country V Cooperation Essential Both farmers and merchants ben efit from mutual understanding and cooperation. Lack of this under standing and cooperation encour ages antipathy and avarice. An article in The Progressive Farmer suggests the establishment of com mumty improvement organizations, composed of both city-and farm residents, to analyze the short comings in community welfare and provide for remedying them. Says M R. Bedsole, the writer of this article : "While teaching in a small rural school recently, I sat in a small store and watched a- merchant render real service to his farmer patrons. He ordered the best avail able poultry feeds for them. He bought their eggs ty reference to daily market quotations . furnished ' by the state marketing service. As a real friend to his farmer custom ers, he offered valuable criticisms ' and suggestions. This man, by keep ing abreast of agricultural progress, thus rendered great service to his community. He realized that his future success depended on those who traded with him. He not only provided farm equipment and other supplies of superior quality, but ar ranged to purchase the daily pro duction of surrounding farmers and send" by truck to distant markets so as to secure highest prices for fresh eggs. ' ', - "In some towns local citizens have formed helpful committees for marketing farm produce. Some have contacted distant markets and shipped by consignment to reput able wholesale dealers. Others have effected similar results through competitive bidding in auction sales, members of the board , of trade bid ding in competition with purchas ers from other places. .This has generally brought about higher prices - for farm produce and a more satisfied understanding be tween producer and buyer. -: "In conclusion, it appears that they white-collared town resident and the overalled farmer should consider first and last the welfare of the whole community, rural and Indeed, its. effects have eaten more deeply into the national fabric. For with forests cleared from hillsides, rains have run off quickly and floods have increased, topsoil has eroded frorn fertile areas; streams, dams and harbors have loaded up with silt; property has been dam aged and destroyed." It was not until the close of the last century that the movement for forestry really started, Mr. Ham matt said. Real progress has been made largely since 1900. Pointing out that the administra tion of the national-forest system composing a total, land area of some 170 million acres hasTeen a conspicuous effort in the devel opement of American forestry, the bulletin shows how these Federal properties offered, during the past economic depression, emergency employment on a national' scale, which, aside from furnishing neces sary work, resulted in substantial physical improvements to the for ests themselves. How the national forests function to stabilize the economic welfare of hundreds of communities is cited as an example of the manner in which forestry can lay the founda tions of a permanent prosperity throughout wide areas. Extension of sound forestry practice to other large areas under private owner ship is advocated. "In the continental United States there are some 615,000,000 acres of land which are more valuable for forest and allied uses , than for any other purpose," Mr. Hammatt said. "They make up .'almost one-third of our total land surface. And since forests are products of the soil, they are susceptible of re newal and management in accord ance with known sciences and prac tices. Treated thus, - forest lands need not be devastated ; need not create ghost towns or rural slums. They may, instead, be kept pro-i ductive and be so managed that they will always contribute to the permanent support of their fair share of the country's population." urban. Does your community pos sess this kind of business men? Does your town provide all pos sible advantages and conveniences for farmer customers ? For one thing, many towns do not. have suitable facilities for metal con struction and repair or suitable woodworking , establishments for farm implements and devices. Pro gress in other sections is. held back by the grasping short-sighted ness of business men in importing inferior work animals and failing to help farmers to buy purebred swine and cattle sires and so de velop a livestock industry. The communities are indeed fortunate which have town leaders continu ally interested in helping farmers prosper as the surest guarantee of prosperity for the town also." A Crisis for Private Charity ,1. (An editorial from the Rotarian Magazine) " Community-minded citizens in the United States are uneasy about the future of" private charities. Gov ernment aid occupies an increas ingly important role in humani tarian service, but there remains as great or perhaps a greater demand upon private charitable organiza tions to render the special forms of help they are equipped to give. A review of the support accorded to Community Chests make the picture clearer. They were first organized in 1914, in 12 cities, to pool the causes represented by various charitable groups. That year, they raised $14,225,000, ac cording to "The Index," published by the N8w "York Trust company. By 1931, the number of chests had grown to 377, which raised $82,213, 000. Despite the increase in chests, now in excess of 400, contributions haye declined: 1933 $77j64S,000 ; 193S $7p,640,000 1936 $70,000,000 (estimated). The problem such figures tell is one to which all citizens will no doubt give special attention in the months to come. . pittnky. Vt. ... Here a farmer George D. Aiken of this place, elected Governor of Vermont in the November election. He has been given the title "most victo rious Republican." He carried .9 of 14 counties. He will commute to the capital. "Queen o Clubs" MIAMI . . . Miss Travis Lee Har lis, 23 (above), of Louisville, Ky.. and Senior at the University of Miami, is the new "Queen of Clubs." elected at a convention of sororities here. Macon Students Listed On W.C.T.C. Honor Roll Six Macon county students made the honor roll for the fall quarter at Western Carolina Teachers . col lege, Cullowhee. Two of them, Esther Seay and Norman West, were on the Alpha list, and four Jack Carpenter, VanBuren Carter, Eula Mae Potts and Ruby Kimsey, were on the Beta list. Chevrolet Sales Reflect Increased Buying Power DETROIT, MICH., Jan. 13. Chevrolet's new car sales totaled 101,286 units in December, it was announced by W. E. Holler, gen eral sales manager. This figure represents an increase over the same month in . 1935 of more than 21,000 units, as the record for a year ago was 80,189 new car sales. Sales of. new trucks included in the total unit sales figure, were 17,516. Used car sales during . the month were 148,163. Mr. Holler cited -these figures as added proof of the fact that American buying power, is on a decided .upswing and that a general increase in the potential market for new cars exists. Does Poverty Frighten You? I am not arguing for a general condition of poverty for the hu man race, but I dp think the hu man race everlastingly needs to be reminded that the lack of things is not in itself a curse. . . . What fools we folks are those of us who have . deficiency of wealth when we refuse to enrich ourselves from a universe that offers us riches that cannot be bought. Every day should be a day of thanks giving for the multitude of things in this world that belong to us all. Charles M. Sheldon, in the Ro tarian Magazine. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our appre ciation to friends for the kindness shown us during the illness and death of our husband and father. MRS.. CHARLES H. McCLURE AND FAMILY, ltp (adv.) ; " "I never feed tramps," the house wife informed Weary .Willie, i "I Ain't askin' ye ter, lady," he renlipH. lust mitime the eruh an I'll fted myself." " - f - a ii COUNTY COUNCIL A meeting of the county council was held Saturday, January 9, and the following officers were elected for the coming year: President, Mrs. Carl . Slagle ; vice president, Mrs. Robert Bennett; secretary, Mrs.- Wade Woody. The following leaders were appointed to take care of their individual projects for the coming year: Recreation, Mrs. Purnell Bryson; clothing, Mrs Leona Duncan; foods, Mrs. C. B. Kinsland; curb market, Mrs. Wade Moody ; home improvement, . Mrs. Ed. Byrd. These leaders will send information monthly to the club leaders who in turn will pass the information along to the individual club members at club meetings. They wilt also keep a record of work done during the year. The projects selected for the coming year were: Major project, home improvement ; minor project, nutrition. Each woman is to make a five-year plan for the improve ment of her home inside and out. She is also to start some improve ments during the coming year. The first things to be done are clean ing up, underpinning the house, screening, then moving buildings, painting, etc. The work done dur ing the past year is 1o be review ed and additional information giv en. A record of work done in mi-" trition by club members is to be kept. ... It was decided that the council should meet quarterly during the coming year. The council voted to start a cir culating library composed of books which will be of benefit to women in their club work. It was also decided that the Macon , county clubs should join the state federation and contribute to the jane S. McKimmon loan fund, from which farm girls may borrow money to -attend college and engage in the stilly of home economics. CLUB MEETING SCHEDULE Schedule of club meetings for the coming year for Home Demonstra tion clubs:- First Tuesday, Pine Grove; Wednesday, Holly Springs; Friday, Higdonville. Second Tuesday, Stiles ; Thurs day, Oak Grove; Friday, Cartooge chaye. Third Tuesday, Iotla; Thursday, Otter Creek; Friday, West's Mill. Fourth Tuesday, . Patton ; Thurs day, Hickory Knoll; Friday, High lands. ' Schedule of 4-H club meetings for the following year: Shirley Temple IN "DIMPLES" Friday & Saturday, Jan. 15 & 16 Highlands School Theatre HIGHLANDS, N. C. CASH FOR POULTRY AND EGGS Our. Truck Will Be Located at Roy F. Cunningham's Store FRANKLIN, N. C. NEXT MONDAY 10 A. M. TO 2 "P. M. The following prices will be paid: Colored Hens 12 cents .Light Hens 10 cents Stags 10 cents Roosters ............!....'..: 6 cents Eggs .r....... Market Price DO NOT FEED POULTRY DAY OF SALE B. & B. Feed and Seed Co. BREVARD, N. C. First Thursday, . Scaly ; Friday, Higdonville. ' Second Monday,' Cartoogechaye ; Wednesday, Oak Grove ; Saturday, Holly Springs. Third Monday, West's MU1; Thursday, Otter Creek. Fourth Monday, Iotla ;. Wednes day, Hickory Knoll; Friday, Highlands. Good Careers After Forty The chance of a good career, or even a job, after 40 is now better than ever. Change . makes the chance. The greater the change, the greater the chance, as a rule. Today vaster changes impend than ever before in all man's history. Many of them favor older people. But how few older people see them! They are beclouded by the mists' of i memory. Walter B. Pit kin m the Rotarian Magazine. DOGS TO AID PATROLMEN ON PHILADELPHIA BEATS PHILADELPHIA. Mayor S. Davis Wilson has ordered the im mediate purchase of eight German t 4 1 , snepneru aogs, to accompany pa trolmen on dangerous ,beats. The mayor ordered that the dogs be trained for police work in outlying sections of the city. His action followed the killing of .Pa trolman James T. Morrow an a lonely road in northeast Phila delpaia. The patrolman was look ing for a robber who had commit ted 'a series of holdups, ordered a suspect to halt and was shot be fore he could draw his service pis tol. The lady "Did you notice that pile of wood in the yard?" Tramp "Yes'h, I seen it.". " Lady ''You should mind your grammar. You mean you saw it." Tramp "No'm. You see me see it, but you ain't seen me saw it. LEGAL ADVERTISING . ADMINISTRATRIX' NOTICE Having qualified as administra trix of George Miller Bulgin, de ceased, late of Macon county, N. C, this ,is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 14th day of January, 1938, or this notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make im mediate settlement. This 14th -day of January, 1937. . BLANCHE B. BULGIN, Administratrix J14 6tp F18 " , 41
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