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Fmay, December 16, 1^49 GOLDSBORO HI NEWS , j Page Three Mela Royall Wins Honors In Writing School Paper Mela Royal was winner of an esi:ay contest precently sponsor ed by the third period biology class. The contest lasted for ap proximately two weeks. Topic for tiie writing was “Conservation v/hich had been the subject of several week’s study. A table of judges wa« chosen from the students in the class. Following is the winning es say. By Meia Boyall At the close of the nineteenth century, Americans began to re alize that their former limitless supply of natural resources was beginning to run short and con soquently, they expressed their fear in a well-developed move mcnt for conservation. Their first steps favored projects for extfjision of irrigation and at tention to soil with views to re store fertility by scientific farm- on finding plants and methods ing. Much emphasis was placed which would bring crops to semi- arid areas and unirrigated des ert .s. Much was done to prevent exhaustion of timber and to pre vent floods and droughts, and scientific study of forest prob lems was encouraged. Attention was turned toward the waste of coal, copper, iron and steel and substitutes were investigated and improved. Government control of privately owned resources was started to protect the interest of the public. Interest Increases During the Roosevelt admini stration, interest in this project increased. In 1907 the appoint ment of the Inland Waterways Commission was the first prac tical step toward the develop ment and utility of the water re sources of the country. A movement for overall con servation in May, 1908. when Roosevelt called a conference of governors, was the opening fac tor which brought on the Na tional Conservation Commission. The fifty members making up this commission represented various branches of national conservation. Their work was di rected by Gifford Penshot, head of the forestry division. In 1909 they presented the first publish- ^ national inventory of re sources. This .directed attention to the wastes in all phases and njado people realize that at the fast rate of consumption many supplies, so long* taken for grant ed, would be exhausted within a century or two. Tlie government’s power in creased year by year and people Ijegan to respect their heritage and its care more and more. The Department of Agriculture, which successfully protects and administers to the public inter ests in the national forests as well as in crops and farming, camo to be a friend to all and the bureau of “Forest Service” saved many acres of valuable timber land from waste and de struction. Land Is Reclaimed More recently the Federal gov ernment has begun active par ticipation in the reclamation of arid lands by irrigation. Congress has taken steps authorizing the President to withdraw public lands from pri conservation of forests or graz ing lands, water power, irriga tion possibilities, or scenic beau ty. One interesting phase of con servation is soil. In 1908 Theo dore Roosevelt said, “When the soil is gone man must go; and the process does not take long. It takes years and years to build an inch of top soil which can be washed or blown away in a few weeks. Luckily there is something that can be done. Ordinary crops deplete the soil, but it can be restored by a process of crop rotation, plowing under green manure crops, and fertilization. Rules To l^meinber Erosion causes a terrible loss estimated at $400,000,000 annual ly. Therefore some plan must be followed. Rules to remember are; 1. Plant farm crops only on fertile and level or gently slop ing grounds. 2 Use steep slopes for forests or permanent pastures. 3. Practice rotation of farm crops, 4. Contour plowing, (plowing at right angles to the slope of the ground) and laying out of fields in stair-step terraces tend to hold water in the ground. 5. Plant close growing crops in between taller crops which do not hold the water well. 6. Place check dams in gullies and streams to halt the runaway of rainwater, 7. Preserve swamps, marshes and wet lands where necessary. 8. Limit grazing on pasture lands. Nature Lovers Organize Another illustration is found in the guarding of fish, birds and other wild game. Many sports men and nature lovers have organized to protect wildlife. Aided by local, state, and Fed eral government hunting law9 and establishment of game refugees now help protect our wildlife. Careful guarding of forests also is another measure which lessens the destruction of game. Some fowl are raised and \a/ELL, I CKM B\ME MQU OQUBLt SQliR DAILV GRADES, RELOMMENO NQl\ A. LQLLEbE AMO ^TQP-TEAQKIKlCj- \MILL TtlAT 6H A&RHEABLE? Santa Claus Receives A Plea From G.HS, Student Dear Santa Claus: Since I last wrote to you, quite a lot of changes have taken place in my life. I gave up smoking (too expensive), drinking is defi nitely out, beings that Wayne county voted dry (darn it) and I haven’t lost my temper since the time I knocked Junior’s front teeth out, I have made only one five. I have gotten my home work two nights this year and I haven’t skipped school since Mr Twiford gave me that nice va cation. I have done everything my mother told me to do except rake the yard, clean out the clos et, sew the buttons on my coat wash the windows and well— maybe just a few other things All in all, Santa, I think I’ve been a pretty swell kid, (if I can only persuade him) so if it’s pos sible I have a few littleole gifts I’d like you to drop my way. First I’d like you to leave the ;unior class a little more spend ing money with a little ole note reminding them of that little ole junior-senior that’s coming up. Miss Janie Ipock could certainly use a new car. Lib Smith wants a husband, “Love” Bell wants a wife, Santa couldn’t you sorta fix things up? David Crawford wants not one not two, but three book reports (by English authors please) Mr. Roberts wants a new Hi News staff. The seniors want an annual, the freshmen want to be let up in the lunch line, and set free after maturity and the the Sophomores (bless them) same is true of fish and mam mals. Extensive study of the habits of these creatures makes it possible to further conserve and safeguard them. CUTLER BROS. HARDWARE CO. *^The Depot For Hhardware” Phone 2144 Goldsboro, N. C. Ill N. James DODGE-PLYMOUTH CARS DODGE **JOB-RATED»» TRUCKS Sales — Service GOLDSBORO MOTOR CO. 123 N. Center St. Phone 974 don’t want anything. They think they’ve got it all (you can imag ine that Santa?) The coaches want a winning basketball team. Birds and insects aid man in his battle to save plants by ward ing off or consuming injurious insects. They too are raised to increase the supply. All steps in conservation have one purpose. America, “The land of plenty,” will not always remain so unless we, the common people, do everything in our power to prevent destruction of our natural resources by care less wastefulness. We must nqt vate use whenever important for throw our rightful heritage but guard it always. HOWELL OIL COMPANY Wilson Highway Phone !^43 H. M. HOWKLL—OWNER DRUGS COSMETICS CAMERAS KODAK FILM BUNCH DRUCI STORE W« Deliver Phone 9 PrMcriptlon Dni^rgtet “Pep” Vinson wants Nancy Ham il, Carolyn Howell, Peggy Haw kins, or Jane Elliot (Santa I be lieve is greedy). Junior-Hallow wants to argue. Bob Mitchell wants to debate, Libby Lou wants Kenneth (which is very stupid ’cause she has already got him). Poet Gives Why Not Forget Why do we always call to mind Some old and hidden hurt Or worry over little words That sounded somewhat curt? Why do we make an issue now Of what is gone at last Instead of overlooking it And burying the past Instead of spreading happiness By turning wrath aside And thereby helping other souls To overcome their pride? There is no good in jealousy Or any vengeful gain ‘ And every ounce of selfishness Is finally in vain They only lead to sorrow and The deepest of regret Disc Hits Merry Christmas to all. Hi, guys and gals, how ai'e all this happy, happy season? Fine? Well okay, let's review the latest m the music world then. 'Round about this time every year the oldies are brought back. Bing Crosby’s ever popular “White Christmas”. This has al so been recorded by Frank Si natra, Perry Como and Jo Staf ford. “Here Comes Santa Claus” and ‘'Rudolph The Red Nose Rein deer” by Gt'ne Autry are both very popular, especially with the younger gen*ration. The Andrew Si&ters have re corded a very nice song titled, “Christmas Island.” One of their latest records is “Barparole." That’s real pretty, “A Thousand Violins,” by Vic Dam one is a dreamy love song, and says a lot words cannot say. Give a listen, huh. To get to the Christmas music, “Silent Night” and “Adeste Fi- delis” by Bing Crosby can not be forgotten. Year after year they return and are loved more by each generation. So long for now. “Have your self a Merry Christmas,” and Happy New Year. Songs and People “Forever And Ever” “I’ll Al ways Be I” Love With You” My Darling”—LaVain and Pat sy, A “Roomful Of Roses” just “For You” cause You’re so Sweet And Lovely”—Lina Had dock. “Give A Broken Heart A Break” because “I Love You” even though “It’s All Over Now”* —Dot to V. G. “Blame My Absent Minded Heart” if I keep asking “Where Are You” but “It’s You Or No One For Me”—Bobby to Martha. ‘As Years Go By” “I’ll Be Seeing You” i" our ‘^Land Of Love” “Deai!^ One”—Peggy Lang ley to Jackie Sutton. “I’m Afraid To Love You** cause “You Were Only Fooling'* when you said “I’ll Be Yours** —Jimmy to Jean. HOTEL GOLDSBORO BARBER SHOP HAIRCUTS, SHAVES, SHAMPOOS BELL-STUART FURNITURE CO. Goldsboro, N. C. N. John Street Phone 2740 Fresh Fruits, Candies, Ice Cream Fruit Baskets A Specialty JOSEPH EDWARDS A COMPLETE SELECTION OF FROZEN FOOfD(5 219 E. Walnut LOSE INCHES iKWiLV vtsm w nUsJ^ea /or Seltinj^ cuL M wMTc rotmownnM’^ LILRAY REDUCING SALON PHONE 520
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