THE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY," HERTFORD, N O, FMDAYJANUARY 29, 1954.
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Aruuuu mur-iuuis oi au mna in we
United States is devoted to some Jrind
of agricultural activity, according to
Ralph Sasser, Assistant County farm
agent for the State College Extension
Service. ' ,
Sasser says one-fourth of the land
is used for crops, while more than
half is permanent pasture and graz
ing land. If all timber and woodland
is added to this, it constitutes nine
tenths of our total land area. Roads,
streets, parks, and building sites ac
count for the other tenth.
These facts and others were taken
from a recent study of major land
uses in the United States,
was undertaken by the U,
with the Land Grant Colleges and the
U. S. Departments of Commerce and
Interior.
While there have been notable
shifts in. the use of land in many lo
calities and regions, the total acre
ages devoted to cropland and other
major land uses have remained rela
about 609 million acres, the United
States ranked high among the nations
of the world with the largest acreage
of arable land. All of Europe, except
for that part which lies in the Soviet
Union, contains only about four-fifths
as much tillable land as the United
States. The Soviet Union is reported
tively stable since 1920. Acreages oi 'to have about 500 mUlion acres or tut
eranlanri and improved nasture have l isno.
increased generally in the West and
in the lower Mississippi Valley but,
in many parts of the Northeast and
the Southwest, acreages of cropland
have decreased. ' " "
It is estimated that around 20 mil
lion acres of cropland in various parts
of the country are idle each year be
cause of wet weather, drought, lack
of capital, soil erosion, low fertility,
or other reasons. Much of this idle
land could be improved by erosion con
trol, cover crops, clearing of brush,
The study drainage, or irrigation, according to
5. Depart- Sasser. -
ment of Agriculture, in cooperatiot With a total tillable land area of
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CATHOLIC SERVICES
Every Sunday (except first Sunday
of every month, when first Mass is
in Palace Theatre, Windsor, at 8 A.
M.), the Most Holy Sacrifice of the
Mass is celebrated at 8 and 11 A. M.,
each including sermon, Holy Commun
ion, followed by Rosary in honor of
Mary, Help of Christians, and for the
Conversion of all non-Catholics, Sun
day School, with Confessions for half
hour before Services in St Ann's
Catholic Chufrch, Edenton, stated Fath
er Francis J. McCourt, pastor, who in
vites everybody to all services and to
the Information Forum "held in the
rectory library every Wednesday 7:30
P. M., to 8:30, followed by choir prac
tice to 9:15 in church. Week-days in
cluding every first Friday and first
Saturday of the month at 7 A. M.,
Mass, Communion, Rosary. i
Permanent Pastures
Improved With 2, 4-D
Recent research indicates that two-
thirds of a pound per acre of the
I amine salt formation' of 2, 4-D is the
J right amount to use on controlling
'l most weeds in permanent pasture.
, Ralph Sasser, Perquimans County
I farm agent for the State College Ex-
tension Service, says use of the chemi
Ical weed killer actually results in a
j better stand of grasses without appar
. ent damage to white clover or lespe-
deza.
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Sasser, citing the results of tests
over' the past three years, said that
vided it is used on "established grass
j and legume stands and that the rate
of application does not exceed two-
thirds of a pound per acre." Heavier
applications injure the legumes.
Good Care Of Clothes
Stretches Clothing Bill
"Good clothing care .can be as easy
as saying your ABC's", according to
Mary Em Lee, State College exten
sion specialist in clothing.
Good clothing care merely implies
the kind of simple care that everyone
can easily put into practice at home.
Air your clothes frequently and
properly. Moths and other pests hate
fresh air so air makes a good pre
ventative. Airing also relaxes fabrics
and banishes ordinary wrinkles and
creases. Clean clothes also give long-
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Family party and
nevj equipment! chovj
Fun for Everyone!
THE ORTONS
"America's Greatest Thrill
Sensation." ' -
THE SNYDER SISTERS
"Music and Songs for Everyone.'
REGGIE SAXE
'"A Musical Act that is
Different"
GROVER O'DAY
1 "Bicycle arid Unicycle Artist
Thrills, Spills and a Million
Laughs."
Yon are cordially invited to be oar guests at
-at new IH family Party and fcew Equip
ment Show. It's new! It's different 1 It's ex
citing I You'll laugh your sides off and thrill
to the antki of professional acton. You'll tee
tht latest In farm equipment that makes your
work faster and easier. Be sure to come and
bring the whole family.
See the Nationally Famous
Fast-Hitch Tractor Square Dance
Youll sm thr nationally famous Fart-Hitch tractor
square done and a big parade of machine In full
color movlss. Don't miss this nevsMo-bo-f orgottwi thrill.
Ceo Cho correct In III fcira equipment
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THAN aiVEIt BEFORE g
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heat on cny spot the heat may set
it:
The wy you put on and take off
your clothes can prolong their life.
Don't struggle and push yourself into
suits and coats. 'You will strain the
seams and stretch the fabrics. After
each wearing, a suit or coat needs a
brisk brushing. If dust and dirl is
allowed to remain, the fabric will be
damaged and the finish will become
dulL
Mr. Farmers
er service since moths rarely attack!
clean garments.
Quick and direct attention is needed
for clothes tnat get wet, and that's
a good point to bear in mind this time
of the year. Miss Lee cautions against
draping a damp coat or dress over a
radiator or hanging it in front of a
fire. The fabric will buckle and ac
tually eet out ef shane if von do. In
stead, keep it in a cool dry place and
away froir. other clothes. When dry,
brush the fabric with the naD. not
against it.
It will be to vour advantage to havp
a knowledge of spot and stain remov
al. Know the stain or snot nnri fol
low directions for its removals. Fresh
stains are much more easilv removed
than old ones. Avoid application of
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POULTRY FROM DISEASE
WE HAVE
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Anti-Hog Cholera Serum
Rovac For Hog Cholera
Udder Ointments For Mastitis
Injectible Veterinary Penicillin
Sulmet Emulsion For Pint Eye
Sulmet Oblots For Calf Scours
AND ALL OF
Dr. Salsbuiy's Poultry Products
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Wonderful News!
Twiford's Mutual Burial
Association Membership
Is Now
TWICE AS VALUABLE!
Just Think of It!
$200.00 BURIAL BENEFIT
PERSONS OVER 10 WHO JOIN BEFORE 30 - $1.80 PER YEAR
PERSONS WHO JOIN AFTER 30 AND BEFORE 60 $3.60 PER YEAR
PERSONS WHO JOIN AFTER 60 AND BEFORE 65 ; $5.40 PER YEAR
Many People In The Albemarle Section Already
Belong To This Association Do You?
THE COST CAIfNOT BE 'BEATEN OR MATCHED BY
ANY OTHER FORM OF INSURANCE!
TWIFORD'S MUTUAL BURIAL
ASSOCIATION, INC.
ELIZABETH CITY, N. C.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR PERIOD ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 1953
RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS
Balance, December 31, 1952....
RECEIPTS
Total assessments collected $4,996.02
Number of New Members
25c each 75.50
Interest on time deposits, '
stocks, bonds 151.25
..$ 8,700.73
TOTAL $5,222.77
Less net difference of advance assessments . : 170.87
RECEIPTS $ 5,051.90
TOTAL RECEIPTS TO BE ACCOUNTED FOR $13,752.63
DISBURSEMENTS
Miscellaneous expenses .... ..$1,245.37
Death benefits paid (24) 2,500.00
Membership Fees paid 75.50
Refunds 6.00
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS ,. $ 3,826.87
BALANCE TO BE ACCOUNTED FOR
ASSETS
Cash on hand
Guaranty Bank & Trust Company . ..:
The Bank of Manteo
The Bank of Currituck
Hertford Banking Company ..:
U.S. War Bonds .
Building & Loan
Real Estate Bonds
'...$ 9,925.76
TOTAL ASSETS .. ........ ..
Advance Assessments .....
TOTAL LIABILITIES
SURPLUS
LIABILITIES
$ 70.68
.... 1,855.68
1,000.00
..... 1,000.00
1,000.00
.... 2,000.00
1,000.00
2,000.00
.. . $ 9,925.76
. $1,430.20
-..$ 1,430.20
..$ 8,495.56
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