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Martin's Ace Producer Growing "VICTORIOUS" Victory Garden ... Always on the alert to branch out into new fields of endeavor, yours truly grasped the Victory Garden idea with a great interest. Upon ar riving at the decision to "farm" on a minor scale, 1 selected a fine plot in the backyard?full of stubborn wire grass that persists in living where everything else dies. Upon having the tract plow ed up and fertilised in proper manner by a veteran, I went to work sowing the seed. Right then my trouble began, for I had a helper, in fact several, who fol lowed along the row behind me. As I would drop the seed in the hole, these kind sparrows would swoop down and gobble it up After the sowing was finished in a crude fashion, I called in a num ber of "experts"?you know, office workers, electrical salesmen, and others who didn't know anything about gardening either?and some said I had the rows too high while others said the rows were too low; several voiced the opinion that I should have sown the pre-mature vegetables in exactly the opposite manner, although the directions were plainly printed on each pack j|e. Now, despite the fact that the product has come out of the ground although the stray dogs have romped and played on top of the rows, I entertain great doubt that the stalks will bear as the large wharf rats stage a rally and feast every night at my expense nibbling off what leaves have appeared and keeping the growth from advancing too rap idly. Great friends, those ro dents! Have you ever tried to raise a garden in your backyard? By all means, you should do so before you die. You learn so much about the weather. Until I undertook my latest venture, I never knew what okra looked like when it was growing and still don't. I'm waiting for the rats to get tilled up so I can see what I planted where, but it looks like a lost cause. And rain, I don't think we'll ever have any more. My deep est sympathy to the tillers of the soil -they have to pray for rain to keep their crops from drying up and then when it does rain they wash away so I was told. You know, 1 tried all last year to get the grass growing on the same spot that 1 am "farming" this year. Well, last year, nothing would come up, and this year nothing but grass is coming up. I hardly know what to do about it Maybe I am Martin County's Ace Producer after all! Anybody who can plant beans and corn and get grass is nothing short of a magician. Highway Group Ships Much Junk Raleigh ? Almost five million pounds of unclassified junk includ ing worn out autos and road equip ment had already been shipped to steel mills, April 15th. N. C. State Highway and Public Works engin eers report. Equipment engineer, S. C. Austin, reports that 3,552,756 pounds of old equipment has already been ship ped to northern mills and estimates that 500,000 more pounds is on hand awaiting shipment. Bridge maintenance engineer, C. B. Taylor, says he has shipped 15 carloads of junk steel estimated to weigh around one million pounds. Some of this latter steel was that re covered from bridges washed out during the 1940 flood. ? Demonstration Farmer Increases His Income Since becoming a demonstration farmer in 1936, Wiley Perry of the Beaver Dam township in Watauga County has increased his income by $800 annually while expenses have increased only about $300. WANT A REP FOR BEING HEP? Yuu'U get a reputation for being a knowing fellow, indeed, if you stick to Cars tain White Seal whiskey. This Pm fectly Balanetd Bltnd baa the gift of pampering educated palates. It was created expressly for "The Man Who Cares", by Carstain a name of character since 1TB8 THE MAM WHO CARES SAYS: CARSTAIRS nl-SDCDBD WBISUY HJ Proof. TM Onto H Carstain Bros. DlstUliag Co., lae., Baltl Absentee Voting BY MEMBERS OF THE U. S. Armed Forces fn ?)rrnrHar?r<? with Qhaptpr 346, North Carolina Public Laws for 1941, notice is hereby given that, "Any qualified voter entitled to vote in the pri mary of any political party, who, on the date of such primary, is in the military, naval or other armed forces of the United States may vote in the primary of the party of his^filiation . . Notice is also given that the absentee voter may apply direct or through his wife, brother, sister, parent or child to the chairman of the county board of elections for an official primary ballot, the application to show the pre cinct in which the applicant is registered and entitled to vote and the company or other armed unit of which the applicant is a member. As soon as possible after application is received, official ballots will be mailed to the designated parties. It is pointed out that applications should be made immedi ately so as to provide ample time for the ballots to clear the mail before the primary on May 30, 1942. Application blanks may be had from the under signed or at the office of County Tax Collect or in the Martin County Courthouse, William ston, North Carolina. Sylvester Peel, Chairman, Martin County Board of Elections R. F. D. 1, WILUAMSTON, N. C. Self Defense for a U. S. Merchant Ship Official U. 8. Nanr Photo A merchant vessel in a U. S. port undergoes some repairs?repairs that mean trouble for Axis auba. Wort men put finishing touches on a big gun and carefully chock it, for the lives of many men may be lost if the gun does not \*ork ut its efficient best. (Central Pret$) Time Out for a Swim This small river, flowing near Hospital No. 2 on Bataan Peninsula, provided bathing and laundry facilities for the entire hospital staff. U. S. Army nurses are shown bathing in late afternoon. Hospital No. 2, hacked out of the jungle, was completely open air, with accommodations for more than 2,000. (Central Preii) Traffic Volume In This State Declines Raleigh, N C ?"Magic eye" traf fic counters placed at strategic points along North Carolina's high ways by the statistics and planning division of the State Highway and Public Works Commission are show ing that motor travel is dropping off considerably as compared with the same spot of road a year ago Averaging findings of locations on 25 state system highways shows a decrease in traffic for this past March of 16.1 per cent over the same decrease was only 9.3 per cent as compared wnh These traffic counts are for the rural area and James S. Burch, Sta tistics and Planning Engineer for the Highway Commission, believes ur ban traffic decrease is slightly high er. Burch also said that "from in formation we have it is believed county roads are off more than main highways." However, Buch point ed out no actual count had been made on the secondary roads. Some highways in defense areas show an increase in travel such as US 301 south of Halifax, US 70 west of New Bern which showed a 23.2 per cent increase and 56.7 per cent increase respectively during Febru ary which is according to Burch in dicative of the construction of new camps and army convoys. One of the largest decreases in traffic is on US 1 north of Raleigh where a 20.6 per cent decrease was registered in February and a 21.4 per cent decrease in March over 4he same months of 1941. Burch suggests ilv bv the decrease in tourist trav el. Estimating just how much more travel will decrease by 1943 is about like estimating when the present war will end. 1 Commission Enlists In Defense* Effort Raleigh ? Highway Commission Chairman Ben Prince has pledged cooperation of 7500 highway em ployees and approximately 6,000 pieces of construction equipment, au tomobiles and trucks to aid in demo lition and evacuation work should a war emergency arise. "It will be the policy of the N. C. State Highway Commission that its employees shall assist in any way possible in demolition, evacuation or any other emergency work caused by bombardment or other overt acts I of the enemy," Prince said. Division engineers have been in-: structed to report to their local de-' Tense committees tTT~t7re~ ~ various I counties and cities in their respect ive districts and offer cooperation of men and equipment available. En gineers have been urged to place their organizations on a war time basis so that men and equipment will be ready at moment's notice should an emergency arise. Distinction has been drawn be tween ordinary emergencies and em ergencies caused by acts of war by the enemy. Saw Mother Die Uttle Miriam Etter, 8, playa with a doll at Lewes, Del., after arrival there aboard a navy rescue boat. Bhe waa adrift in an open boat for thirteen daya. The child saw her mother die in the lifeboat just one hour before a U. S. patrol plane 1 sighted the eleven rnstaways. IN MEMORY ?In memory of our rhar mother, who was (alled away April 24, 1841, -ami was- httrit-d on her flflth birthday. Just one year ago today Dearest mother, as the sun waa linking lpw. I looked in your darling face And saw that you must go. You were so kind looking and true And always lent a helping hand to everyone you knew; So I am sure lhat 1 am not the only one That will always miss you since you're gone. I miss you at church, dear mother, I miss you at home But still 1 know you are so happy with loved ones gone on before; In that heavenly home where part ing will be no more. I don't know when the Lord will call But I hope I will be ready to go And join you and all The loved ones gone on before. So sleep on dear mother, ? I still can See your sweet face When you crossed over the river In that happy, happy place. She died in the arms of Jesus, And the Lord dors what is right, And I hope to meet you dear mother, Who left us one year ago tonight Written by a loving daughter, Mrs. W. A. Manning Progress ? Because of advances in poultry re search, commercial hatchery devel opments, better management, and improvement programs, seven hens now lay as many eggs as nincdid in 1908. RIGHT OF WAY Sect ion?117, Motor Vehicle Laws of North Carolina "(a) When two vehicles approach or enter an inter section or junction at approximate ly the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the ' right of way to the vehicle on the I ight except as otherwise provided i in section 118." ?r? (Section 119 makes an exception! to the right of way rule in the case I of police and fire department ve hicles, and to ambulances when the ! latter are operated on official busi ness and the drivers thereof sound I by audible signal by bell, siren, or exhaust whistle.) . '(b) The driver of a vehicle ap proaching hut not having entered I an intersection and-or junction shall yield the right of way to a vehicle within such intersection and turning therein to the left across the line of travel of such first mentioned ve hicle: Provided, the driver of the vehicle turning left has given a plainly visible signal of intention to turn as required in section 116. "(c) The driver of any vehicle upon u highway within a business or residence district shall yield the right of way to a pedestrian crossing such highway within any clearly marked cross walk or any regular pedestrian crossing included in. the prolonga tion of the lateral boundary lines of the adjacent sidewalk at the end of a block, except at intersections where the movement of traffic is being regulated by traffic officers <>r traffic direction devices." In other words, drivers are requir ed by law to yield the right of way to the man on the right except in ] the ease of (1) drivers already in the intersection and properly signalling! for a left turn, (li) pedestrians inak ! ing a proper crossing, and (3) fire and police department vehicles aruT ambulances on official business. WPB Ruling Affects Highway Building Raleigh?Blanket ruling by the War Production Board limiting con struction of any type above $5,000 applies to building of roads and structures by the State Highway and Public Works Commission. Though specific ruling on the high way problem has not as yet been re ceived by Chairman L B Price of the Highway Commission letter of i\e blanket order is being adhered to. "Under the War Production ruling no project can be started costing $5, 000 or more unless it has a prefer ence rating or we receive permis sion for its construction." Prince said. Tln? order says a project cannot be considered started unless "ground had been broken." NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust executed to the undersign ed Trustee bv Minga F Rogers; anrl wife, dated the 8th day of March. 1941. of record in the Register of Deeds Office Martin County in Book B-4, page 69. to secure certain notes of even date therewith, and the Stip ulations m said Deed of Trust not have been complied with, and at the request of the holder of said bonds, the undersigned Trustee will, on the 11th day of May. 1942. at 12 o'clock. Noon, in front of the Courthouse door Martin County, offer for tale to the highest bidder, for cub, the following described real estate: Bounded on the North by the lands of B. F. Perry, on the East by the lands of Noah Slade, on the South by the Wild Cat Road, and on the West by the G. W. Blount lands, be ing the same land described in a conveyance from W H Rogers and wife to the Farmers & Merchants Bank, registered in Book DD. page 14 of the Martin County Registry, known as the "Askew Place",, con taining 180 acres, more or less. This 8th day of April, 1942. HERBERT O. PEELE, Trustee. B A Critcher, Atty. al0-4t EXECUTOR'S NOTICE Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of F. L. Haislip. late of Martin County. North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said de ceased. to exhibit them to the under signed on or before the 26th day of March. 1943, or this notice will he pleaded in bar of their recovery. AH persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment. Tins the 26th day of March. 1942. Wachovia Bank & Trust Co.. Executor. Estate of F L. Haislip. m31-6t. Deceased, Hamilton, N. C E. S. Peel, Atty,? NEURALGIA fast because 1 pains of neural* ly. Soothes ups i directed. All dru bottles. minn Capudtne acts fast because It's 1 tlquld. relieving pains of neuralgia I quickly, pleasantly. Soothes upset I | nerves. Use only as directed. All drug- I I gists. 10c, 30c. 60c bottles. AVOID TAX PENALTY INCREASE! Beginning May 1 A 4% Tax Penalty II ill llr hhletl To All Tax Accounts Due Town of H illiarnnlon PAT VOI R TAXES NOW AMI SAVE Tilt: ADDITIONAL I PER ( KM PEN\l TA ADDED ON MAY 1st. THE TOWN OF WILLIAMSTON STATEMENT OF CONDITION Guaranty Bank & Trust Co. WILLIAMS TON. NORTH CAROLINA i i>ril #, 1912. KKSOIKCFS < a-li ami lii liunkx $ 3,!IWI.Wil.(l."> ll. S. Bomla 730,577.37 N. llomU ? 202,.174.95 Municipal BoiiiIh 1121,028.58 Total (lush anil .Markftahic BoiiiIn S 7,100,444.95 Other BoiiiIn and Stockn TO,030.00 Banking Houne, Furniture anil Fixtures (Net) 161,741.58 Other Real Eatatr 1.00 Bonil Income Karneil But Not Colleeteil 11,214.77 Loan* atul IHncouihh ?3,295,770.61 Total Ki'Mourct'H $10,615,802.91 LIABILITIES Capital Stock?Common $ 300,000.00 Capital Stock?Preferred 160,000.00 Surplus 250,000.00 Umlividcd Profits 16,727.36 1'nrariied Interest - 33,906.23 Reserve Interest, 1'axes, Insurance, etc. 87,809.80 Reserve?Preferred Stock Retirement Fund 30,000.00 Reserve?Dividends Pnyatde in Com. or Pfd. St??ck 68,000.00 Deposits 9,639,359.52 #10,615,802.91 Total Resources Cull Report April 1, 1911 8 8,113,777.53 Totul Resources (iall Report April 4, 1942 $10,615,802.91 Increase- # 2,202,024.38 Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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