PROSPECTS GOOD
TOR FRUIT
Raleigh, April 24. ? Prospects
now are for an average fruit crop
In North Carolina and other
South Atlantic States, according
to the Crop Reporting Service of
the State Department of Agricul
ture.
. Peaches ? Low temperatures on
\ April 5 changed peach production
prospects in some areas. Crop
reporters are of the opinion that
it is still too early to be certain
of the extent of the dafnage. How
ever a preliminary check indicat
es a smaller reduction in pros
pective production than was sug
gested by first reports on the
freeze. A heavy bloom was gen
eral in most sections. Injury ap
pears to have been greatest in
low spots where air circulation
was poor. The damage was va
riable, some growers expecting to
thin further, while others have
only a light crop remaining.
Extensive damage was report
ed in northern Georgia, northern
Alabama, and In most sections of
South Carolina, Including the im
portant Spartanburg area. In
Eouthern Alabama and southern
Georgia an appraisal by crop re
porters indicates varying condi
tions, but a "fair to good" crop
is expected.
Commercial apples ? Good siz
ed crops are expected in many
States, although it is too early
for_ definite indications as to pros
pective production. Trees and
buds in nearly all areas came
through the winter in good con
dition and no great damage has
yet been apparent. However,
late spring freezes can still
cause serious injury in the com-j
mercial areas. Some orchards in |
North Carolina reported some 1
loss from the recent frosts; oth
ers expect a good crop.
Washington State apple pros
pects, for instance, are excellent.
All varieties are well filled with
fruit spurs and buds, and there
has been practically no winter
damage in any section of that
State.
The generally light crops last!
reason In tbe Northeastern and
worry, worry, WORRY
HEADACHE?
It'a bad enough to
without suffering from head
ache, too. Take Capudine to
relievo the pain and soothe a
nerves upset by the pain. Cap- /
udine is liquid ? no waiting ('
for It to dissolve^ before or \
iking. Use only aidi- 1
10c.80c.60c. I
CAPUDINE
South Atlantic States should b<
conducive to large crops thii
season, especially for the varie
ties which tend to bear In alter
nate years.
Grapes ? Grapevines In all areas
came through the winter without
damage, and heavy production Is
expected in the States where
grapes are produced in large
quantities. Although' there were
freezes in some sections of Ar
kansas the latter part of March,
no serious damage resulted.
Cherries ? No winter damage
has been reported, and indica
tions are that there will be good
sized crops of both sweet and
sour cherries this season.
Pears ? Conditions are favor
able for pears in most sections of
the United States, all varieties
having a heavy bud set. Al
though some damage was report
ed in the South, the States pro
viding most of the Nation's an
nual pear crop ? California, Ore
gon, New York, Pennsylvania and
Michigan ? report favorable pros
pects.
Citrus fruits ? The orange crop
in Florida is expected to be lar
ger than last season, with tang
erine production leas than 1943.
The grapefruit yield will be
equal to that of last year.
OLD CLOTHES
Raleigh, April 24. ? Whole
hearted cooperation throughout
ijthe State is meeting the sched
uled campaign to collect clothing
for the people in war-torn Russia
during the first two weeks of
May, it was reported today by
June H. Rose, director of the
! North Carolina collection.
He reported an unusually good
response from school authorities
{and school children, who will do
-most of the actual work of col
lecting serviceable garments and
shoes which will be sent to our
| Soviet allies through Russian
War Relief, Inc. No money will
be raised, and all clothing will
be sent to headquarters In New
York express collect.
"I have never seen finer res
ponse to an appeal for North
Carolinians to help others," Rose
declared. "It seems the people
of this State, thankful for the va-.
L_i ? ?
SWUNG IS HERE
And it is time to change your oils
to summer weight. Bring your car
in and let ESSO give you service.
You should also have your Anti
freeze removed.
"CARE SAVES WEAR"
Bring us your Certificates. If we don't have
your tire we will get it. We most always have
a good sized stock. >
"Come If You Can, Call If You Can't"
Fuller's ESSO Service
O. P. A. Inspection Station No. 1
Opposite Post Office Tel. 857-1 Louisburg, N. C.
Breakfast of Champions
WHEATIES
Pkg lie
^ SCoCOCOOOKKHB
mm
Fancy Green
PEAS 3 lbs.
New Red Bliss
POTATOES 5 lbs.
Fancy Bleached
CELERY 2 for
Fancy Florida
GRAPEFRUIT 3 for
Juicy Florida
ORANGES 5 lbs.
(1) GRADE-A BACON, lb. 39c
(1) SMALL LEAN PICNC, lb 30c
(6) CENTER CUT PORK CHOPS, lb 37c
WE WILL HAVE PLENTY OF
BEEF AND PORK.
BULK VINEGAR, Gallon 33c
20?
29c
W
18?
31?
Just Reduced!
CITRUS
Marmalade
Poiat Free \ Qa
2-lfc Jar 191
DUFF'S
Waffle feu?* 22c
GMMU CVT
Stri^ Beans trl4c
Con Flakes KeUXT*
FANCY WHOLE GRAIN
River Rice ??. 34c
I New Point Free
SNOWDRIFT
Shortening
'? 24c
Five String
Floor
Brooms 79c
Fine Dried
PINTO BEANS
1-tt
lie
Pender's Ih(
'LOUR
l
67c
WE BUY AND
SELL
Fresh Eggs
STERLING
TABLE SALT
2-H> Pkg 6c
(DLibby's^cSr *5C
eLibby's^S'lOc
If your favorite soap to tempo
rarily oat of dock, please re
member that additional supplies
win be offered at an early date
LARGE SIZE
Oxydol 23c
LAMB SIZ8
Daz p-*7* 23c
?OUSBHOLB GLIANMB
Old Dutch 2 ? 15c
CLOROX
Swf?19c
?BO MILL. FULL STUNH
Vinegar Quart Bot 14c
HKD MILL, CBBAMY
Peanut b2TS 46c
NABISCO nm. CKI8P
PrsmiuMcirib^ 19c
MOTTO BBLICMOS. HBALTHFUL
21c
COFFEE
2* 41c
BREAD I
2 t?MM 15c I
Our Store Will Clog* each Wednesday at Noon during the Summer Mnptiia
liant contribution Russia is mak
ing to our cause, are more than
anxious to contribute anything
they can to alleviate the suffer
ing of the gallant Russian peo
ple. I feel confident that we will
exceed our goal of a pair of shoes
and four pounds of clothing for
each school child in North Caro
lina."
The "Clothes For Russia" cam
paign is sponsored by the N. C.
State Department of Education,
N. O. Education Association and
the N. C. Congress of Parents
and Teachers, with the State Of
fice of Civilian Defense providing
facilities for campaign headquar
ters and urging complete cooper
ation of civilian defense volun
teers throughout the State.
Collection of clothing will be
gin May 1 and last through May
14. School children will can
vass their neghborhoods, and
other groups will assist In mak
ing the drive a success.
Former Governor J. C. B. Eh
rlnghaus la State Chairman of
the "Clothes For Russia' cam
paign, and Governor J. M. Brou
ghton Is honorary chairman. A
score of leading North Carolin
ians are serving as sponsors.
In 1934 some 76 per cent of
the chickens grown in North Car
olina were hatched under hens
but last year the hens were cred
ited with only 21 per cent of the
hatched' chicks, say RAE reports
from Washington.
C!?V"
iUTMieHWNOSEDtW
She ? I could have married a
dozen men better than you!
He ? Yes, and I must suffer for
the lack of Judgment.
CONDENSED STATEMENT
First - Citizens Bank and
Trust Company
As of the Close of Business April 13, 1944
8MITBTIELD
NEW BERN
DUNN
MOREHEAD CITY
BURGAW
GRUTON
RALEIGH
CLINTON
BENSON
BEAUFORT
CLAYTON
ANGIER
K1NSTON
LOUISBURG
ROSEBORO
FORT BRAGG
JACKSONVILLE
PAYETTEVILLE
FRANKLINTON
SPRING HOPE
HIGHLANDS
CHERRY POINT
MARINE BARRACKS
NEW RIVER
RESOURCES
Cash in Vaults and Due from Banks $16,679,801.86
U. S. Government Securities $30,348,663.86
(Direct and fully Guaranteed)
Federal Housing Authority Obligations . 191,537.50
State Bonds 5,479,648.95
Municipal Bonds 7,031,276.59
Federal Land Bank and Other
Marketable Securities 1,657,595.02 44,708,721.92
Accrued Interest 297,325.38
Loans and Discounts * 13,709,099.20
Banking Houses, Furniture and Fixtures
(Less Depreciation) 291,103.28
Other Assets 14.00
(Consists of 14 Pieces of Real Estate
Carried at $14.00, Appraised Value $27,175.00)
$75,686,065.61
LIABILITIES
*?
Capital Stock: Preferred $ 330,000.00
Common 450,000.00 $ 780,000.00
Surplus 1,800,000.00
Undivided Profits 421,415.75
Reserve AjC Preferred Stock Retirement Fund 200,000.00
Reserve A|C Accrued and Unearned Interest,
Taxes, Insurance and Other Reserves 1,678,486.97
I DEPOSITS 70,806,162.92
$75,686,065.64
c
$ *
Every Courtesy, Attention and Service Consistent With GOOD
BANKING Are The Facilities Offered
By This Institution
We Serve Eastern Carolina
Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
First-Citizens Bank and
Trust Company
Banking Hours ? 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Louisburg, N. C ? : ? Franklinton, N, C.