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Wheat Quota Vote Set For May 2nd. iurh wheat on hand to sup-( li'. ttion's normal domestic j n,v'- and exports for two years i'Vhe prospect wheat growers are' . as they prepare to vote on nrirkedng quotas for 1942 on lav. May 2, according to \V. J,V,.,,,.,-, White. Caswell County f. and a member of the Sta t(> \ \ \ Committee. \1,.. White said the nation's V ' itmat ,on the fcrryov ami a l.usb. ' ply " llKI.M' yeal a “Ann produi ■ she! jSfiO,' sell a v. J)lus o. within -apply on July 1, 1942 is .1 at' 1.423,000.000 bushels basis of a July 1. 1912, ■ of 630,000,000 bushels 1 <i42 yield of 793,000.000 This is the largest sup w heat on record, almost pun bushels more than a he said. r; ip farmers never have , h - - than 500,000,000 bu cheat in any year since -aid. "Last year we u 700,000,000 bushels of eluding exports. Our siir u heat has been increased ... past few years by slid (|t,,i , 1 drastic curbing ol ex ports ", lighter war and economic Mock.i and per acre yields u Jjove ' and. Present indications, there;' !•'. are that we need not worry about having enough wheat t„ supply our demands and those of our allies. jjr, Wiiite pointed out that the quota progi am provides for pro cluciioi !’ enough wheat, which together with carryover, will sup-j pl} domes Me and export needs with a 30 percent margin for safe ty. Under existing legislation,1 quotas n. I-; tie proclaimed by the Secretary of Agriculture on any of the basic crops whenever the total supply exceeds a normal year s domestic consumption and exports by more than ho percent. To he in effect, however, quotas must be approved by at least a two thirds majority in a national referendum. lie declared all wheat growers who have planted for harvest more than 15 acres of wheat and whose normal production is 200 bushels or more are eligible to vote in the referendum. Details of places and time of voting may he obtained from AAA committeemen or at county AAA offices, he said. \ VICTORY | OS THE FARM FRONT ▼ Nfii'S J,./ I.'.t Agricultural fxtensicn Stri/ice S I ATM (Ol.I.Klih ANSWERS TIMELY K A KM QM.STIONS IJl.’KSTION—Why are peanuts so important in meeting the Foo I for Victory goals? ANSWER—Because. peanuts nor mally will yield three times as much oil per acre as cotton, and twice as much oil per acre as soybeans, says Dr. I. 0. Sciiauh, : director of the State College Fix tension Service. Vegetable oils are badly neded due to the loss .>1 j imports of these products from combat zones of the war. In an emergency, peanut oil can be sub stituted for other oils that are used in making explosives, anti freeze and medicines. QUESTION—How much wheat DO YOU KNOW ? h VOI R HOME is worth more today than in the past 2() years. IF you are not l'ully protected, let us help o von yet the necessary protection. n Weldon insurance Agency, Inc. > STERLING B. PIERCE, Sec. and Manager J; insurance Of All Kinds WELDON, N. C. a about CLIX ALSO 10 FOR IOC Oc.itains f-r 45 i;ed blades tl ti P cl (1 I’ t< ir r< o U. S. Wheat Bins Are Full :■ S' WHEAT SUPPLY 1917 -1942 IS ''fZM*?, - ' World War 11 finds (he United States well supplied with wheat, says the U. S. Department of Agriculture. As the chart indicates, the supply is double that of 1917 when America entered the first World War. It is estimated that on July 1, the Nation’s supply will be nearly 1 Vx billion bushels, enough for two years of domestic use. Instead of plowing up new land and expanding wheat acreage, farmers are able to use land, labor, and equipment in turning out other war commodi ties more vitally needed—such as dairy, poultry, and meat produels, vegetables, and oil crops. iou!11 bo grown on each farm for nnc needs? ANSWER—Three to five acres wheat will furnish cereal and our for the average family at uch less cost than the cost of ought cereals and flours, ciys ,iss Mary H. Thomas, Extension .itritionist of State College. A .ishel of wheat provides appro niately tiOU servings—enough to sure a good breakfast cereal and her whole wheat products for an ,-erage family for a period of tree or four months. IJCESTION —When is the best me to plant soybeans? ANSWEH--A planting calendar, 'epared by K. ('. Blair, Extension fronomist id' State College, lists pril Id to July 1 as the planting ites for soybeans in the Coastal lain and Piedmont, and May 1 > i June Id as the soybean plant g season in the mountains. Blair ■commends that lo to 45 pounds seed be used per ucre when ■ POPULAR FOR 61 YEARS! -fg iop Directions on L '■•■! a M AM) I must admit that mother certainly did “show me" about wash ing! She always told me how foolish it was to attempt to do your own laundry. Ellis can do it so much more efficiently and economically!" was her lav. orile expression. Of course, one look at our towels will prove it to you. After being washed in rain-soft water with such a smeet smelling soap, they're fluffed (not iron in .-leaned air. That’s why they come back lust as soft and absorbent as new. Not only can you save time and energy but you’ll be surprised at how little it costs. Tall Ellis and before you know it, one of their drivers is at your door. Why don t you try it today and see for yourself! Quality - Dependability • Economy ELLIS’ CLEANERS LAUNDRY & DYERS WELDON, N. C. planting soybeans in rows, and one to two bushels of seed lie planted when broadcasting the crop. NOTICK In The Superior Court NORTH CAROLINA, HALIFAX COUNTY. Silvester Cotinig'land Vs. Roxie Connigland The defendant, Roxie Connigland will take notice that an action en titled as above has been commenc ed in the Superior Court of Hali fax County, North Carolina, where in the plaintiff is suing' the de fendant for an absolute divorce on statutory grounds; and the said defendant will further take notice that she is required to ap pear at the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Said Coun ty at the Courthouse in Halifax, N. C., within thirty days after the lath day of May 1942, andj answer or demur to the complaint in said action, or the plaintiff will apply to the court for the re lief demanded in said complaint. This the lath day of April, 1942. A. L. HUX, Clerk of the Superior Court of Halifax County. North Carolina. .J. T. Maddrey, Attorney for plaintiff. .May 7, 4t. POLITICAL Advertisements ANN01 M EMENT FOU COT NT A COM MISSION Elt I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Coun ty Commissioner subject to the Democratic' Primary in May. If e lected, 1 pledge myself to serve the citizens of Halifax County to the best of my ability without fear or favor. Your vote will be appreciated. F. ICW Will I F. FOR SHERIFF TO THE DEMOt KATIC YOTEIiS OF 11 VUFAX COUNTA I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of Sheriff of Hali fax County, subject to the Demo cratic Primary to be held on Sat urday, May -’lOtli,, 10-12. Your vote and support will be greatly appreciated. S. M. THOMPSON. for sheriff 1 hereby announce my candidacy to succeed myselt as Sheriff o, Halifax County, subject to the Democratic Primary May 30, P-H2. 1 was a Deputy Sheriff for four teen years and have been Sheriff for the past eighteen months andi am running for oftice on this rec-| ord. Your vote and support will be very much appreciated. It. A. HOUSE, Sheriff of Halifax County. HON. E. U TRAVIS CAMJII) Vl’E FOR SENATOR TO SUCCEED HIMSELF To the Democratic Voters of Hali fax County: I hereby announce that I will be a candidate for the Democratic nomination for State Senator from Halifax County, Fourth Senatorial District, at the ensuing Democra tic primary, to succeed myself. I will greatly appreciate the sup port of tiiose who vote for me. Thanking all who may so vol I «m Yours truly, E. L. TRAVIS. FOR STATE SENATE To the Voters of Halifax County ; 1 hereby announce my candidacy for the office of State Senator from Halifax County, subject to the Democratic Primary to be hold on Saturday, May DU, 1942. Your vot0 and support will he greatly appreciated. Julian R. Allsbrook. TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF HALIFAX COUNTY : I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of Sheriff of Hali fax County, subject to the Dem ocratic Primary to be held Sat urday, May 30, 1942. I have had seventeen years experience as a law enforcement officer. Your vote and support will lie great ly appreciated. PAUL C. LUTER. FOR CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF HALIFAX COUNTY : I hereby announce myself as a candidate for nomination for the office of Clerk of the Superior Court of Halifax County, subject lo the Democratic Primary to be held May 30, 1942. If 1 am nominated and elected to this office, 1 will give my en tile time and attention to the per formance of its duties. I will greatly appreciate the active support of the people of this County. This the U('>t!i day of March 1942. Respectfully, SAM A. DUNN. ANNOl N< ES FOR STATE HOI Si: 1 wish to aniurunce my Candida for the house of the General As sembly subject to tile 1942 Demo cratic Primary. Halifax County under the reappointment act i - entitled to one seat in the Hons" instead of two as heretofore. Hnv ing been honored by you beiVj r and having served in two sessions of the General Assembly 1 now now ask your support for this Hal ifax scat in the House. Youi sup port will he appreciated. If nom inated ami elected I will to the best of my ability serve the peo ple of Halifax County. I!. I>. Everett. | NOTICE OF CANDIDACY TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF HALIFAX COUNTY : I hereby announce my candidacy for the nomination of Judge of the Recorder's Court of Halifax Coun ty in the Democratic Primary to he held on May 30, 1912 Your vote ami active support will be deeply appreciated. Sincerely yours, ( HAS. It DANIEL. For Halifax County Recorders Court in I lit: VOTERS Ol HALIFAX corMTV 1 hereby announce that 1 am a candidate for the office of Judge of : he Recorder's Court of Halifax i utility, subject to the Primary of Alaj doth., 1942. Having been Justice of the Peace for four years, anil Mayor of En field for four years, I can right fully solicit your support, which I shall greatly appreciate. \. M. ATKINSON. FOR CLERK DO I HE DEMOCK \TIC VOTERS OF HALIFAX COUNTY 1 hereby announce my candidacy for the office of Clerk Superior Court, subject to the Democratic Primary to be held on Saturday, May doth., 1942. Your vote and support will be greatly appreciated and if I am re-elected the doors of my office will continue to remain open to the people. A. Leonidas Hux. r't KEEP DEFENSE I Plants Operating I SELL YOUR SALVAGE MATERIALS NOW! H To help win this war, deliver all your Salvage Materials now ■ WE PAY for mixed Scrap Iron of all kinds 55c per 100 ■ pounds delivered to our yard. Also highest prices for all I kinds scrap tin, copper, brass, zinc, lead, aluminum, radia I tors, junk batteries, auto tires, garden hose, scrap rubber, fl of all kinds, rags and scrap bagging. Look Sor our Big Sign On the Weldon-R. Rapids Road HALIFAX WASTE MATERIALS COMPANY PHONE R-315 Roanoke Rapids, N. C.
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