T*oo Few FViwiiis Says AgedPretmer "" inn iwiwiw immttmt^Bimm .'Bor&rax, Prance, June 20.?Mar shal Henri Philippe Priam, Prance's Premier of defeat, sadly told his people today they had lost the fight to Germany because they had "fewer friends", than in 1914-18?"fewer young men, less'arms, too few allies". But, he promised in a radio broad cast: "We will learn our lesson from the lost battle. He blamed defeat on the lush years since the World war victory when "our sense of en joyment predominated over our sedise of sacrifice."- " * '!? Petain disclosed that at the begin ning of the "Battle of France" the nation had but 2,780,000 troops, or 500,000 less than after three years of bloody fighting in the World war. In contrast with 85 British divis ions in May of 1918, he- added, there were but 10 in May of 1940. Then, he compared the 58 Italian World war divisions on the side of France and the 42 from the United States with the present; Italy, an enemy; America, a neutral. French planes in the battle of France were outnumbered by the ene my sis to one, he declared. The hero of Verdun concluded.."I was with you in your days of glory and I will remain with you in your days of sadness." He explained why he had asked for peace. "I took this decision", Petain said, "because the military situation fail ed (to justify) our hopes based on the line of the Somme and Aisne." "General Weygand regrouped our armies. His name alone was a pre sage of victory." ? "However, the line gave way and enemy pressure forced our troops to retreat. "On June 13 I asked for an armis tice." LOCAL MEMBERS W. O. W. ATTEND RALEIGH MEET Members of the Farmville White Oak Camp No. 917, Woodmen of the World, attended the class initiation in Raleigh, Tuesday evening of this week were: Consul Com. Seth Barrow; Banker, Linwood Murphy; Auditor, James Smith; Past Consul Com. John Hill Paylor; Secretary, C. B. Mashburn, Jr.; Field Rep., James E. McAbee; Degree Team Captain, Marvin Hin son; Escort, Coy Avery; Advisor, Lt. John 0. Hardy, and members of the drill team, Norman E. Ward, James Hardy, Fernie C. Laughinghouse, of Maury, Pender Bundy, C. A. Joyner and Robert Hall om an. The degree were conferred by Con sul Com. D. C. Lassiter and his offi cers, and Fairmont's drill team. Two hundred members represented camps located in Durham, Smithfleld, Ral eigh, Farmvijle, Fairmont, Elizabeth town and others nearby. The' meeting was brought to a conclusion with a talk by the State Manager T. E. Newton, of Kinston. "v? * * '?* . NEW An older youth Service for farm boys and girls between the ages of 18 and 25 has been organized in Hali fax County, reports Assistant Farm Agent F. W. Reams. During the 1989-40 planting sea son, J 085,000 forest tree seed lings were planted on 875 acres of land subject to erosion in Bum combe, Madison,, and Yancey conn ties. PI l^^l a ~MVa H^fl I ? DEMANDS RESPECT . V By DOUGLAS GRIESEMER . The progress of rural' electrifica tion registered in recent yean has brought another problem to the farm: that of guarding against the dangers of electricity. Electricity is something about which man has yet much to learn. But one thing he knows, and knows posi tively. It is a cardinal rule, observ ed even by those who work with it every day: Always show proper re spect for electricity; never fool with it. * In using electricity in the home and on the farm there are several "dos" as well as "don'ts", both cal culated to assure safety. First of all, electricity is a great convenience and, whenever available, it should be used to its fullest extent Lights should be provided throughout the farm home, especially- in halls and stairways, which frequently are dar ker portions of the house. Proper lighting does much to avoid 'fails, which caused 16,500 deaths in Am erican homes in 1938. Another safety factory which elec tricity will provide is the proper lighting of the grounds around the home and farm buildings. Electric appliances that perform the tasks formerly done by hand help conserve energy and thus reduce fatigue, an other fruitful contributing cause of accidents. But when using electric applianc es, it is essential that all connect ions and cords be in good order. An improper connection may cause a short circuit which may start a fire at any time. A cord on which the covering is thin may give anyone I who touches it a hard shock. When working on electric appli ances, be sure'they are hot connected to the current. Never use anything but a proper fuse in place of one that has been burnt out. Keep your dogs away from electric ' wires as they are apt to chew on them. Do not handle electric switches when hands are wet or while wearing wet clothing or shoes. ' . Dont go near any fallen power lines. ' ? . When installing electric lines, have the work done by a qualified electri cian. ' "?* If it is necessary to rescue any one who has come in contact with an electric line and has become frozen to it, try to push the wire away with a long board or pole. Do not try to full the victim away*from the wire with bare hands. j BETTER. G. W. Davenport of Altapass in Mitchell County has bought an out standing hereford bull and two good heifers, saying he plans to dispose of his grade cows ai\d grow better cattle. MILLS There are now 51 pulp mills in the South, consuming 14,000- cords of wood a day in making kraft papers and other types of paper products, a recent check-up revealed. rwiaisre ? Smoked cheese may earn a place alongside smoked meat as a tasty item for the dinner table if iyaBtiga tors succeed in perfecting a process for imparting a uniform desirable flavor through smoking. WAR ' Italy's entrance into the war en dangers not only an important mark et for U. S. farm products but the 1 source of many farm specialties for 1 which there has. always been a good 1 market^for. 1 CLOVER . Dr. S. H. Crocker of Stantoneburg | has 35 acres of crimson clover from which he plans to save seed with a ! combine he recently purchased, re ports J, A. Marsh, assistant farm agent of Wilson County. After seeing Some moving pictures < we favor the abolition of block-book ing and mass, production movies. Vegetable Laxative Makes Happy Friends Here's a laxative that usually acts - thoroughly as harsher ones but is a * gentle persuader for intestines when used this way: A quarter to a half-teaspoonful of spicy, aromatic BLACK-DRAUGHT on your tongue tonight; a drink of water. There's usually time for a good night's rest, with a gentle, thorough action next morning relieving constipa tion's headaches, biliousness, sour stomach, bad breath. y. BLACK-DRAUGHT is a splendid 1 combination of vegetable ingredi ents, chief of which is an "intesti nal tonic-laxative" that helps im part tone to lazy bowel muscles. It's economical. 25 to 40 doses: 25c. : WELCOME R. E. A. MEMBERS I FOR THE BEST in : ? BARBECUE ? BRUNSWICK STEW : ? CHOICE WESTERN STEAKS I : EAT AT : i BONNIE'S PLACE I WILSON STREET FARMYILLE, N. C. ! I - ? . v < FOR BE*^:T?ij ikntobed ? Apartment. Water . and Lights | Furnished. Mm. J. L BAKER. j FOR.: SALi^s| Bands of torn, in shucks, and one Darts Su perior Oil Cufer, only cured 2 ? fans of tobaeeo. this cursr is in first dam condition. J. T. Bund% Farmrtlle, N. C. 6-6-18-p COME TO SEE US for your battery and Bicycle Repair Work. Prompt Service. Reasonable Charges. West* era Auto Associate Store* Farm viBe, N. C. tfe FOR RENT?-UPSTAIRS APART ment, with bath, wired for eleetrfc store. Apply 202 & Pino St? Phone 274-1 tfe i FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS! Pot Plants, Cut Flowers, Cersages and Funeral Designs. Say "It" with nowtra. Farmrtlle Fltwar Shop. Phmm 467-1. tf TWO MILLIONS INCREASE Borup, Minn.?The population of this village increased by two millions during 1939, according to the census, because, during 1939, Mr. and Mrs. R. Million had twins. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as executrix of the estate of J. M. Hobgood, de ceased, late of Pitt County, North Carolina, this is to notify all per sons having claims against the es tate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at Farmrtlle, North Caroina, on or before the 17tb day of May, 1941, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 15th day of May, 1940. - MRS. LUCILLE HOBGOOD, Executrix of the . estate of J./M. Hobgood, deceased. John B. Lewis, Atty. 6 wks. ______ Save With SING'S HI-TEST GAS Regular First Grade . 18Jc Gal. 1st Grade Kerosene 10c Gal. Motor Oil 10c Qt and Up 300 SOUTH MAIN ST. BUY?THE NEW 1140 FLORENCE-MAYO < THE WORLD'S BEST TOBACCO CURSR Over 5,000 In Um Maury, N. C. XX. ^ ?" 1 FOR SALE ! 200 Metal Drums * Suitable for Water or Transplanters 75c Each. FLORENCE-MAYO NUWAY CO. ? Maury, N. ?? LUMBER Farmviilfe' Retail Lumber Yard Contentnea St.?Phone 302-1 ROUGH AND DRESSED LUMBER BUILDING MATERIAL , Can Arrange FHA Insured Loans 4)4 per cent Twenty-five Year Loans. . ? ?? ? : I .have pledged the people of Pitt County my best and faithful service if nominated and elected Register of Deeds. I believe training and business experience qualify me for I the office of .. .. Register of Deeds. I Standing by my statement at the opening of the cam- I. paign, I will, if elected Register Of Deeds, appoint Mr. John I H. Manning, who has been faithfulin office for many years, to serve as deputy. I fR'.V'. " ' .. . I . 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