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Editor Gets 1111®'!] Honors <|etn* Foundation* qt Valley For#.. fcnjaer El*, li «ditot of Firestone l*ewa! employee publication K Firestone Textile*, division of the Fireatone Tire A Rubber The award, lor achievement* during 1987, waa announced during (pedal George Washington's Birthday ceremonial at the Foundation'* national headquarter* at Valley Forge, Pa., by Dr. Ken The Freedom* Foundation ia a non-profit, non-political, and non■eetarian organization founded In 1MV to bring about a better uaderrtanding of the baaic principle* underlining the Republic by recognizing individual* and group* for the thing* they write-, do. or ■ay in support of the American credo. Preildent Dwlght D. Eisenhower la honorary chairman, and among the trustees are Herbert Hoover and Admiral Arthur W. Radford. A distinguished Jury, composed of *tate aupreme court juriit* and bead* of national patriotic, veteran* and aervice club organtytiona, (elect* the award recipient* each year. Award* catagorte* Include' adveriiaing, cartoon*, college campua programa, community program*, company employee publications, editorials, easay*, general, high *chool editorial*, letter* from armed force* personnel, 16 mm motion pictures, photographs, pub lie addressee, rs/Blo and television programe. aermona, and miecellaneoui spiritual vaiuaa GARDEN TIME BrRt OARDimt For several column* 1 hive been reporting on new varieties •( vegetable and flower crop*. So fcr, the report* nave dealt with varieties which hastt won award* in the Ail-a incrica acted ton trial*. There are aone other new development* which yon should know about Thee* have reawlted from breadlac P«>«nu»s conducted hr research personnel in the dgrieultaral experiment stations and aeed Watch far these varieties which will give your garden the "new look" for HW Blue Lustre petunia—a deep ISaIsmIsi M|«a Bjflftanftf /(MfelnfU bA/i TPVfy Diuv wuivfi uevnups Jltr dish overtones a* it matures, and la the "finest" in its color range large ruffled bloom of the popular mahogany red, which aukaa a clkssy bedding show when planted with white or other blending colors. Tetra Shaes of Hose a beautiful new zinnia with very large flowers Empress of China—a creamy white fragrant lily with eight-inch flowers. Others may be found In your seed catalog. A new bluegraas named Park has been developed by the University of Minnesota. I do not have much information in it at present except that it has good vigor snd is more resistant to disease than Merlon bhiegrass. It has only been tested In northern locations, so far, which leads me to suggest that It may be better adapted to our mountains. Mimosa wilt has been slmost as aeverc aa the chestnut blight which haa practically wiped out native chestnut trees. A ray of hope now comes from the U. S. D. A Scientists have bean working on this problem,and have developed two wilt-resistant varieties, Charlotte and Tryon. I do not have information on the availability of plants but will try to get it and paas on to you in a later column. Larsen agrees to terms with Yartkees for IMS. SPECIAL!—Jane Parker Cherry Pies 8 "-size 43c 10c OFF LABEL! A&P'a Own All Purpose YOVPAY # #% ONLY KU# 3-lb. Can W#% SPECIAL! Perfect Strike Brand—1-lb. can (HUM SALMON 43c A & P Sliced Beets, 21-lb. cans „ 19c Iona Green Peas, 21-lb. cans 21c Iona Peaches, No. 2x/i can 25c CONCRETE BLOCKS STEAM CURED — LABORATORY TESTED BOONE PLANT, TELEPHONE AMhent 4-3M8 MAYMEAD BLOCK CO. BOONE, N. C SHOUNS. TENN. DEXO N Wilkesboro Speedway NORTH WILKESBORO U. C. •*c* rriurrs _».» r.« TIME THAI* Mr. ■ CAROLINA'S FIR8T 1958 CONVERTIBLE RACE — y**ra iTtaSr s Thay'ra^jialjitoiMhalr way around mora loom* than then an all this Into ffpurrt, plus *Ki fact that tin* wy«wH^| k aiyaadiii*. ftt'a not surprimn* that at Ita* ana .■■—tartmar 1mm put oat a paint roOar designed Mi roller la mad* ot a new malarial—urethane foam. (That's <m M-Mb loam which i* turning <<P in a variety of hone* Nothing Interlining to furniture on Moiling.) In the i foam eliminate* a lot of the difflrultie* which kept quite the hreaie it was cracked up to be. are alwaye a cut above the brush, especially tor woman to use, they sometimes did present problems. Sana af than earned too little paint, some caused streaks, and saaas could not ha Mad with all types of paints. All these tmuhlaa wars liausaMl to ths type of covering that was used on the roller. Now. with orathana foam a roller nas been made which hurdles these wawWnrha to food painting and eliminates one wearing chore: a ring a bra* fa addition to the roller. The rollers made of plastic foam can ha ased on any surface—including door frames which means a smooth glide with the same gadget will complete both flat A tow hints from ana of ths leading manufacturers of the newL WoHi^ the jaint wsH Into the roller before applying H TryZ keep paint oC the edges of the roller sleeve. Dont try to pUs on too much paint at a time. When you've used up part of the paint on the roller, lightly re-roll the surface you r* painting (in any di rsrtisn yon want). Thanks to the new urethane tarial. the re-rolling will pick up paint bubbles, and small rivulets, and other Imperfection* Not only is the radar itself smoother than other materials used in this war, but the surface it paints will be smoother. Sa now, when ths waBs begin to dose In—repaint them. It's nice a know Ifs now poasibU to do several paint jobs with one inatrufoam covered paint roller. Incidentally, this _ nigged enough to stand op under the toughsst the loving can of the do-it-yourself painter. About Your Home It'I • shrewd ih upper who make* • llit of what «lw ha* and what •h« needs well In advance of her shopping ipree; makes 'herself familiar with the stock of several store* before buying a coat, or other important Items. Who read* labels— for fabric conteat, shrinkage control and washing or cleaning Instructions. Who inspect* ditching—on buttons, buttonholes, lining, seams, and trim; check* trimming—will it withstand wear and cleaning a* well aa the mat of the garment? Who keeps m mind how much car* the garment requires—will drycloanlng bill* strain her budget or her parents'? Who chooses a dress because It flatten, not because it looks ter rific on the magazine model. Who resists high-pressure tales ^ manship and buyi for value and suitability rather than on the basis f of a salesman's claims. Who doesn't wait until the last minute to buy gifts when prices may be higher. Who insists on a guarantee when buying expensive articles such as a dock or watch, etc. Who buys her radio, phonograph or other appliances from a reputable dealer •ear home for convenient, efficient servicing. Who is wary of fantastic bar-: gain claims—and knows that a thirty dollar watch for nineteen j ninety-five Is rarely worth more than nineteen ninety-five. 11 • nice to ) our on. A bright liar aoleptata ta important for isier iroaing and (pod results To 4 the aoteplate of (lain and iked March, try either of these (1) Heat iron MgWy. the* tide back and forth over a piece I household waxed paper. (2) lake nre iraa ie reel, thea «ipe ikfMe with a doth wrung out i soapy wttm. A atiafafcod sad rough soiepkte ■a be avoided U yon're carefal not i iraa over bottoaa. zippers. hooka, j le. Don't tiag oa cord. Diacaaaect ■o* by pulling oat plug Don't wrap com tightly around •on before storing. Wrap loosely • avoid short circuits cauaed by roken wire*. Dont risk short circuits by torching or burning the cord, eep the cord away from the heat 4 adoplate of the iron. * Don't plug iron iato extension orda. Minimize fire hazards by lugging it into a wall socket. Interested?—The ugly white oil loth of yesteryear has growa iato bright practical table covering hat suits today's living to a "T." J sing themes from the o«t-ofoors, Pennsylvania Dutch motifs, ad fruit deaigtu, an artist has iven this old product a new look; ne you will enjoy using for inormal indoors or outside The iew oilcloth, available in hardware, department, and dime stores, omoa in 4d-inch and 54-inch iridtha in several color combinaions. ATTLE DISEASE New progress la being made in radicating brucellosis among catle, the Agriculture Department eports. Brucellosis is a hazard to umans who may develop undulnt fever from contact with dieased' animals or their products. Vhile the disease still accounts »r losses of about $50,000,000 a ear in unborn or stillborn calves, educed milk output and cost of eplacing infected stock. ARM POPULATION DOWN The farm population is off by early 2,000,000 in the laat year, } an estimated 20,396,000. But it uts the rural population at 80,77,000 compared with 87,865,000 year ago. By farm people it leans persons who live on farms nd engage in farming. The rural opulation includes rural reaients, whether they live on farms r not, and also persona living in mall towns and communities of( ewer than 2,500 persona. -2 — Isreal sees potential danger in irab mergers. Plan to cut National Guard stirs irotest. Questions And Answers On Farm Problems 7- '■ -- *JSgilT" plant shrubs and (hade tract? Anwar: AaytiaM hotweoa now ■ad the la* of March i> a good ■'— n heUh your In H|||—lii^ Pick out a day whoa the aof tat too wot. If your plant* arrive when the sofl is wet or froaea. keep them outdoor*, opea the package aad pit* soil. stwdust or ■aad around the rooU and koep this moist until they can be plant «1 • Question How can I make sure my chickens get enough water' Answer: Provide two five-calloa waterers for etch 100 birds or one float-type waterer with at least ZOO Inches of trough space for sach 300 layers; place one oyster ■hell feeder by each waterer. And be sure to construct fairly wide water throughs so the birds can raise their heads to swallow without spilling water into the litter. Question: What is the easiest snd best way ts clean my milking machine? Answer: Prepare a bucket of hot water, add a small quantity of dairy cleaner, turn the vacuum pump on and draw about a pint of this solution through each stall cock, making sure that the sanitary trap in the vacuum line is never half full before emptying. After this is done, draw a small amount of lye solution through each stall cock. Then draw clean water through each stall cock, empty the sanitary trap and replace it for regular operation. Question: How can I tell if my honeybees are getting enough food? , Answer: You can toll if your bees are getting enough food by checking the combs. It's harder to tell if they're getting adequate pollen, but if there's no pollen around the brood and the young larvae look watery or dry instead of glistening and milky white, there's a good chance the bees are being starved for pollen. Two puts sugar in one part hot water makes good bee food. A soybean flour-brewer's yeast mixture is • good substitute for pollen. Qwesttow How «ui I help my yfept ptne* become profitable? Answer: To allow room for young, well-shaped trees to grow to their best potential, it's import plus tree*. This me*ni regular re naval of di*a»*ari and dama*ec Inn, traacfcr hadfr *a|»«" DM "«*• and poorer «tdH. T]imlhia Then ha* heea a la af interest m fn«a| ookmu b North Carolina What la the out look for this crap? A rawer Recent interert la pra ducmg on ion• hat resulted In i jump ia acreage from lea* thai 10* acre* hi 1*56. to 800 in 1W7 The IMS acreage ia estimated a 1,000 •n* late Spring crop I* expuM to ihaw ■ »\ per cent to acreage rar M year aad It per rent above average. Oat lower price* can be expected li mftii ia favorable for good yield*. Thus growurs will have to be extra careful to produce Read quaffiy (Wions to make » profit KE-CNTIY OF MCKET8T Ij London, Bagland—The Moscow radio annoaaeed recently that the Soviet Union has solved the proUera of returning rockets to, earth and now was working enhow to retort experimental animals and instruments. It said that even before the dogcarrying second artificial sateli lite was launched Nov. 3, Russian scientists had Ured animals ISO mile* high. > FOR BETTER EATING WIDER VARIETY AND EVERYDAY LOWER PRICES DEPEND ON Watauga Trading Post YOUR FRIENDLY 8TORE Complete Modern Meat Market STRICTLY WESTERN MEATS Fresh Frying Chickens — Breasts, Legs and Thighs 59c lb. Chicken Backs and Wings 25c lb. Back Bones and Ribs 35c lb. Valley Dale Bine Ridge Bacon 49c lb. — Fresh Produce — Golden Ripe Bananas I Delicious Fla. Oranges I Florida Grapefruit 2 lbs. 25c I 39c doz. | 5 for 25c Special—No. 1 Sweet Potatoes, 3 lbs. 29c WITH PURCHASE OF $5.00 OR MORE GROCERIES 5 lbs. Sugar . . 39c Bristol Maid FLOUR, self-rising 25 lbs. $1.49 Fresh GROUND MEAL, 25 lbs. .. $1.49 PINTO BEANS, 10 lbs $1.00 Limit 8 Please! MILK, 8 large cans ...i. TEXIZE BLEACH, 2 qts. ... HERSHEYS COCOA, 8 o*. . $1.00 ... 29c ... 37c Daniel Boone PEANUT BUTTER, 12-imu jar 33c Apple, Cherry and Peach—1-lb., 8-ot. size MORTON FROZEN PIES 49c Seabrook Frown Cat GREEN BEANS, 2 for 41* FISH STICKST2 for 75« Potatoes—Frozen FRENCH FRIED, 9 oc., 3 for 49c Watauga Trading Post EN ALL DAY WEDNFSDA OPEN BRISTOL RD. OPEN UNTIL If.ll WEEK DAYS — PLENTY OT FREE PARKING SPACE — BOONE, N. C. I > n
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