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I SPARTA BY EMORYETTA REEVES SPECTACLES 1 In Alamance county at Burling tbn’s broadcasting station, every '' wcaelt on a certain program, an - * "Orchid of the Week” is present ed to some deserving person for Rter contribution to the lives of ‘■others. Recently, this award 'went to Miss Ialeen Andrews, an Alleghany girl, who is now super Sntendent of nurses at Alamance '■County Sanatorium. Miss An drews, a graduate of Sparta high ^school and well known through -out the county, was nominated for ithe coveted award by a group of R»er patients. Following is their letter presenting her as a candi date: ■"Dear Mr. Moorefield: ‘"The girl patients in Ward 8 dominate Miss Ialeen Andrews, ^supervisor of Alamance County ^Sanatorium for the “Orchid of «he Week.” “Miss Andrews goes about her 'work in such an unassuming man ner, only those who are closely -associated with her work and profession, know of her many du ties and how well she performs tthem. “Miss Andrews really has a tour-In-one position. Besides su pervisor, she’s dietician, techni -dan and business manager. Calm, capable, efficient and short of &elp, she often accomplishes the seemingly impossible. When the day is ended, the many duties are miraculously done and well done. “"Miss Andrews is untiring in tier energy and efforts to make each patient comfortable and is always interested in their welfare. J’She listens with patience and un derstanding to their complaints, \wurries and problems. She shows great interest in the patient’s mental outlook and spiritual Sneeds, and sees that a worship pongram is held each Sunday TOtdhen servant and other help. ’They work together in perfect harmony, and Miss Andrews of *• ten assists them to make their • tasks lighter. “•She loses herself completely In her work and profession—a new day means a new start for through the fhtful and of nurses, V Chestnut Wood LLNeeded In War Used In Tanning Of Leather For Shoes For Men In Service ^Because *tis a war need—and it -is a need, for the Army boys will not carry a gun far unless they dbave shoes to wear and that is *why Chestnut wood, this old, dead whestnut wood, is one of the es sential war needs today, and to meet this need a ceiling cash price $10.50 per cord unit has been fixed by our government as pay ment for this wood delivered to file mill of "Wilkes Extract Works -at North Wilkesboro, N. C.f where it is used to make tanning ma terial for sole leather for army dhoes, -and other folks will be needing shoes -again some of these «days. And the more dead chestnut wood that can be put to the mill, • file more leather we will have to snake shoes with. Lumber is also a war need and being produced in large quantities ' but not being used for home building, and when the war is -over there will be a lumber mar ket years to come for home use, ’‘ but not so • with chestnut wood, market for that then. What ! to you* other land. So Every Farmer Needs Repair Shop All farm machinery should be protected from the winter weath er and it’s now a good time to plan a farm shop where machines and tools may be repaired for next year’s operations, says G. W. Giles, agricultural engineer of the Experiment Station at State College. Since there is no standard type shop, he suggests that a corner of the barn, a part of the machine shed or garage, or a separate building be developed into a farm shop which provides a place for every wrench and bolt. If large machines are to be re paired, it will be well to make the shop about 18 by 20 feet, with an entrance door at least 12 feet wide. A concrete floor and win dows that provide plenty* of light are needed. If electricity is avail able, the shop should be wired. This will provide cheap power for the operation of a number of han dy tools and will help with night repair jobs. “A stove is essential for the repair shop,” says Giles. “There are any number of exceptional ly cold days in winter that can be devoted to the repair of ma chinery so as to be ready for the spring rush. • The ideal location for a shop is one partitioned off the machine shed where all of the machinery may be checked, repaired, and thoroughly greas ed. Such a shop is one of the best investments that any grower can make.” Between 3 and 4 million bush els of apples were blown to the ground along the Atlantic sea board by the tropical hurricane. Take advantage of this tempor ary surplus for stocking pantry shelves. Plant seed or sets this fall for an early spring onion crop next year. her, for nothing is left unfinished at the close of the day. "Miss Andrews is a remarkable person; does remarkable things. The patients love her because she loves them and shows that she does by her many acts of goodness and kindness. We think Miss Ia leen Andrews is entitled to Moore field’s “Orchid of the Week!” , Sincerely, The Ohrl Patients, Ward * Alamance County Sanatorium.” Along with the Orchid, we of fer our congratulations. Surely, you are deserving of such an award. Mrs. Maiie Halsey, of Edwards Cross Roads, came into the News office the other day to renew her paper. While she was here, she remarked that she was rather tired, she had just walked the seven miles from her home. Ob serving her more closely, we re marked that we probably could not have done the same and we were much younger than she. Mrs. Halsey looked at us across the desk and remarked, “Yes,, child, 1 would say you are quite a bit younger; you see, I’m 68 years old.” From somewhere in France, Cpl. H. W. Hendrix writes to us: “I have just received a copy of the Alleghany News and it is just like a long letter from home. I only wish I could get it more often, but of course, letters come first. ‘"The first thing I read is the column, “Men Wijfi The Colors”, to see how many are in the same country as I. I was in school with Cpl. Paul Irwin and Cpl. Amon Edwards, both of whom, I understand, are over here. I have tried to contact some of the boys in Sicily, Italy, England and now in France. I believe I have a good chance to see some of them. Surely would be nice to meet some of the Alleghany boys and especially my schoolmates. “I will say so long for now. Here is wishing you and every person in good old Sparta the best life can bring.” Thanks, CpL Hendrix, and we’re wishing the very best for you, too. Hope you meet those friends of yours "over there,” and that you have an extra-special-good time talking over experiences since* you left the States. '.v„, ■, - ■ .. . \iUC8lll(ll fT ^ fc;,^Wilkes Extract Works NORTH WffiKESBOBO, NORTH CAROLINA sw ---—. On© of the chief bottlenecks In tire making has been eliminated by scientists of the General Tire & Robber company, through the develop ment of a new synthetic rubber. The new method, discovered by Gilbert Swart, head of General’s research department, was demonstrated In Washington to members of congress and executives of various govern ment agencies. The Innovation saves one third milling time, releases manpower for other essential work, cuts the cost, and produces a better tire, according to General chemists. Pictured above are Swart, William O’Neil, company president, and Stanley Crossland, vice president of the Rubber Reserve company. The support price on hogs is $12.20 per hundredweight, North Carolina basis, for Good to Choice butcher hogs weighing 200 to 240 pounds. This support price be comes effective October 1. to SaJffS and it s now time to start records on the laying flock as the pullets are put into the house. Costs on producing a dozen eggs can be determined by carefully listing purchased feeds, the cost of graz ing crops, and other items that enter into coat records. C. F. Parrish, Extension poultry specialist at State College, points out that proper flock manage ment and feeding pay excellent dividends. High production per bird means low cost of produc tion per dozen eggs. The highest cost of producing eggs comes in October, November and December when the average production is low and egg prices are relatively high. Parrish suggests thait for high er egg production per bird, the laying flock contain at least two thirds pullets. Do not overcrowd the flock and provide deep, clean absorbent litter. Keep the flock comfortable; feed well; and watch for diseases. Contrary to the prevailing opinion, demonstration flock rec ords show that the highest aver age returns above feeding costs are obtained in the spring of the Mr. and Robert Rey Taylor spent with “Aunt” Martha Absher in “Uncle” Jim Wagoner spent a short time 'With friends here, on Sunday. Mrs. J. G. Joines and daughter, Ramah Lee visited Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Musick, here, Saturday af ternoon. . Mrs. Brady Farmer and sons, spent Monday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Cox, of Strat ford. Bobbie Crouse and sons, David and CarroL of Baltimore^ _Md.,_ stopped with friends liere, Sun day. Mrs. M. A. Goodman and daugh ter, Lessie, of Morganton, spent the week end here. They will re main here during the present year when production per bird is highest and egg prices are the lowest. “A note book showing the num ber of eggs produced per month, the money taken in from eggs, and feed costs and other such items is one of the best invest ments that a poultry grower can make,” Parrish says. here, Mack Atwood and son. Dean, returned Thursday from ing a few days with his si my, who is with the U. S. Ma rines, stationed in Dallas, Dempsey Petty, of Galax, spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Grady Irwin. Wade Irwin had an operation for the removal of tonsils in the Wilkes Hospital, last week and is still confined to his room at his home here. Junior Gentry, who is recover ing from an operation for appen dicitis, spent the week end with Wade Irwin. Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Delp, of Wilkesboro, announce the arriv al of a daughter, September 2 at the Wilkes hospital. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Bare and daughter, Lynore, returned here Sunday, after spending several days in Morganton, where he has employment. Mrs. Bare and chil dren will remain here, where they will enter Sparta high school. Early planted crops of small grains produce larger yields. Fer tilizer at planting helps reduce winter kill and increases spring growth. To Every Farmer 439 IN ALLEGHANY COUNTY We Are Ready To Serve You!! Our Fertilizer • ?amu4> y will meet the challenge of any soil. Make your soil problems a thing of the past. Try our fertilizer. See Us Today _ S*w. WS <131 Strong healthy animals need good feed we offer you the best. .T
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