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v_2 rr TIAAES-NEWS,Thurs., Nov. 23, 1972 Special Visitors At Arts, Crafts Fair Use, Don't Abuse County Solid Waste Program JACKSON — Fourteen residents of the Pleasant Hill Rest Home were special guests at the Northampton County Arts and Crafts Fair at the Lions Club last Thursday. Throughout the efforts of Mrs. Harriet Beasley, supervisor of nursing and rest homes for the Northampton Department of Social Services and Mrs. Deane Massey, administrator of the Pleasant Hill Rest Home, arrangements were made for the visit with Mrs. Elaine Jackson, county home demonstration extension agent who was in charge of the Fair. “Some 28 residents had wanted to come but the cold weather prevented the more feeble from making the trip.” Mrs. Massey explained. “You have no idea what a pleasure it is for these folks to get out on a Field Day.” A former Northampton County Home resident, bachelor George Tucker, who now resides at Pleasant Hill, felt that the trip helped his “romance” with his friend, Mrs. Cora Mulder who is a widow. He squired her around the Fair, pointing out the special exhibits including art, candles, ceramics, chair bottoming, copper enameling, corn shuck dolls, crocheted jewelry, macrame, pine needle craft, needlepoint, rug braiding and Swedish weaving. Ladies from Conway, Creeksville, Garysburg, Gaston, Milwaukee and Rehoboth Extension Homemaker’s Clubs were on hand to demonstrate their special home made wares to Tucker and his friends. The afternoon was highlighted by a candlemaking demonstration by Mrs. Emma Smith, Haiifak County Home Demonstration Extension Agent. Speak to Advertisers N. C. FOREST SERVICE presented a certificate to Leroy W. Wheeler Northampton County ranger, for "exhibiting a high degree of excellance and salesmanship resulting in his achieving first place in the 1972 District Five Seedling Sales Cam paign." The trees were planted on land that was reforested in Northampton County in 1972. Tips On Swine By D. W. EASON Agricultural Extension Agent Hog Cholera As most of you know, a case of hog cholera was confirmed in Halifax County on October 23,1972. Those of you who are producing hogs should take special note of this. It is extremely important that we, as swine producers, double up on your preventive measures. It has been some time since we have had a case in'^Northampton County. Let’s not let our guard' down. Sdggestions: (1) Fix and use a disinfectant foot bath. (2) Don’t allow visitors to visit your operation without taking proper precautions. (3) Keep all stray dogs, cats, and other animals away from your operation. (4) Don’t feed garbage, kitchen scraps, etc. and warn anyone you know doing so of the dangers involved. (5) Report any sick hogs immediately. Field Gleanings This year will be no different from others in that we will no doubt have a surplus of field crop residues (corn, peanuts, etc.) left in our fields after harvest. With very little effort these lost crops can be successfully salvaged by “hogging down” these fields. With our present prices these “lost peanuts” are worth about 10 cents a pound when fed to hogs. This is a practice that more of our farmers should try. If you haven’t utilized these crop residues in the past, I would encourage you to try it this yss^- Yeg, feeder, pig. prices, are high, but wfth basically free feed you can definitely put economical gains on your animals. Suggestions; (1) For hogging down use heavy, thrifty pigs weighing preperably from 70 to 100 pounds. Pigs this size make more efficient use of the crop residues. (2) Provide an adequate supply of clean, fresh water. (3) Hand feed approximately one-half pound of medicated protein supplement per head, per day. This may be self fed if an appetitie regulator is included in the supplement. (4) Utilize field gleanings as JACKSON — The following message from personnel of the Northampton County Solid Waste Program is directed to all citizens; Approximately 14 months ago Northampton County began offering a service to its citizens that very few counties in the State offer. This service consist of maintaining a Sanitary Landfill, the hauling of household refuse from all over the County to this landfill, and the covering of this waste material daily. This being a new thing, the Solid Waste Program moved rather slowly for the first few months, however, as the value of this service became apparent, more you began making use of the containers. soon as possible. The longer these crops remian in the field the less value they have as feed. (5) Preferably fence a small acreage and let the hogs clean it up, then enlarge the area. (6) Provide some protection from the weather. A small area of woodland should be sufficient. (7) Check hogs often and watch for any that may be sick. Swine Movement We are still operating under the same basic rules and regulations governing the movement of hogs. They are; (1) An inspection and permit are required to move or sell feeder pigs and breeding stock. (2) No permit is required for the sale of slaughter hogs. This will include old sows, boars, and other hogs that are being sold for slaughter. If you have any questions regarding swine movement regulations, please contact me at the County Agents Office in Jackson. 1 would remind you that our local stockyard has discontinued their regular Thursday auction sale for slaughter hogs. Slaughter hogs, boars, sows, tops, etc. will still be bought but the auction sale as such has been discontinued. In addition, their feeder pig sales will be held on a regular basis — every second and fourth Thursday of each month. These containers are located throughout the County for your convenience in disposing of your household waste. Today, we find that we have quite a large operation and an expensive one. In order to do the job we want to do, and must do, if the purpose for which this program was created is served, we must have the cooperation of all of you. Therefore, we ask that you please abide by the following simple rules. By so doing, you will hlep us do a better job and do it much easier. 1. Use containers for household waste only. 2. Please do not litter the area around containers. If the container is full, drive to next NORTHAMPTON COUNTY Soil Conservation Notes By JOHN B. LITCHFIELD Soil Con««rvotion S«rvi« Robert Revelle, of Route 1, Murfreesboro, is building a grassed waterway on his farm to take care of runoff surface water. Construction of the waterway is another step in carrying out the conservation plan he worked out for his farm in cooperation with the Northampton Soil and Water Conservation District. Layout survey for the waterway was made last week by Soil Conservation Technician H. R. Bryant, of the Soil Conservation Service. It will be 1000 feet long and 50 feet wide. The width will provide gentle enough side slopes to allow farm machinery to cross easily. When construction is completed tho waterway will be limed and fertilized ii?S*iny and sefeded to till * fescue. one. Operator of truck does not have time to pick up waste that is left on the ground. With more than 100 containers to empty, two times a week, every minute is valuable. 3. When you have auto tires, refrigerators, bed springs, furniture, rolls of fencing wire and waste of this nature to dispose of, please keep separated and haul directly to landfill. The truck that is used for collections will not handle these bulky itmes satisfactorily. 4. Should you have a complaint, request, or anything to offer that might help in the successful operation of this program, please call-Jackson -534-5161. developing a conservation plan. Then they set about to put the plan to work. The timber had been cut off the farm, so they had the remaining growth pushed into windows. This will be followed by planting pines early next year. Last week they made layout surveys for two ditches that will form the backbone of their drainage system. Tile drainage is planned for installation later in some of the poorly drained spots. BAIN COTTON CO. c JACKSON, N. C. To Cotton PRODUCERS And Other Interested Person: This is to inform you that BAIN COTTON CO. will continue it’s operation. We expect to handle cotton in the same manner as in previous years. We will appreciate the opportunity to handle your cotton G. R. BAIN III MANAGER WANTED Extra $1 Million From Peanut Sales In Northampton In 1972 N. C. Exports North Carolina is a large exporter of certain raw and manufactured products. The industries ranked according to the value of shipments are textiles, wood industries, tobacco, food and electric equipment. Lafayette Majette, of Rich Square, is constructing field borders to collect runoff water from his fields and conduct it to an outlet ditch. Soil removed from the border areas will be used to build up low places in the field and improve surface drainage. The borders will be seeded to tall fescue. The grass will act as a filter strip to reduce pollution from siltation and farm chemicals. Serves Farmers, Growers and Ranchers. Operating Loans - Capital Improvement Loans. Farmer Owned Farmer Operated-Farmer Orienteid.,' Roanoke Production Credit Association WELDON Ahoskie —Windsor ESTATE SALE OF FARAA EQUIPMENT AT AUCTION SATURDAY DECEMBER TH. 10:30 A. M. JACKSON, N. C. (NORTHAMPTON COUNTY) (IN CASE OF SNOWY OR RAINY WEATHER SALE WILL THEN TAKE PLACE AT SAME LOCATION AND TIME ON MONDAY DEC. 11 th.) THIS SALE WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE ‘BRITTON FARM" ON BYNUM ROAD 8 MILES NORTHEAST OF JACKSON, N. C.-6 MILES EAST OF SEABOARD. N. C.-7 MILES WEST OF CONWAY, N. C. (WATCH DIRECTING ARROWS TO SALE)-ESTATE FARM EQUIPMENT OF THE LATE RAYMOND G. LITTLE, LIST OF ITEMS TO BE SOLD AT THIS SALE 1-1972 Model Ford 5000 Diesel Tractor—1-1966 Model Fergurson “165” Diesel Tractor—1—2010 John Deere Gas Tractor—1—John Deere “122" Cotton Picker—1—1964 Ford F600 Vh Ton Truck—1—1966 Ford F-lOO 'A Ton Pick Up—1—1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Car—1—Benthall Combine with Motor—1—John Deere 4 Row Planter—1—Ford Bush Hog—1—Two Row Cultivator W/Ent.—1—4 Row Rotary Hoe-1—Six Row Johnson Sprayer—1—Six Row Simplex Duster—1—Six Row John Blue Duster—1—3 14 In.Ford Bottom Plow—1—4-14 In* Bottom Plow Both with Trash Covers—1—8 Ft. Ford Disc Harrow—l—9Vz Ft. King Disc Harrow—1—Fergurson Peanut Digger—1—Seed Sower—1— Two Row Sowrite Sower—1—4 Row Gandy Sower-1—Equipment Trailer—1—Corn Snapper—1— Conveyor—1—Hog Feeder—1—Power Saw-64 Poland-ALSO 6 LONG PEANUT TRAILERS AND DRYING TUNNEL AND FAN-ALSO OTHER ITEMS WILL BE SOLD AT THIS SALE- TERMS CASH Mrs. DoIIie K. Little, Owner WE INVITE EVERYONE TO ATTEND OUR SALE AND IF YOU DO YOU WILL FIND USEFUL ITEMS NOW READY TO GO TO WORK FOR YOU-ONLY REASON FOR SALE PRESENT OWNER IS NO LONGER FARMING-FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT MARCUS LITTLE, ROUTE #1-HYW. 158 EAST, JACKSON, N. C.. TEL- 534-4961 OR COL. BOB BUTLER, WARRENTON, N. C. TEL- 257-3488 DINNER WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THIS SALE R. B. BUTLER AUCTION CO., INC. WARRENTON. N. C. - COATS, N. C. - DURHAM, N. C. - ZEBULON, N. C. 1 See Col. Bob Butler, Warrenton, N. C- If You Have Anything Of Value To Sell. J. H. Vick, of Conway, has been applying conservation practices on his farms as part of a conservation plan for several years. The practices have included erosion control, drainage and others. Last week a layout survey was made for 2000 feet of drain tile. This installation will be in addition to four other tile drainage systems that have been installed in the past. When Braxton and Elliott Lee Ricks, of Conway, bought a farm near Cumbo Chapel last spring they immediately asked the District for help in County Coed To Appear In Who's Who RICHMOND, Va. — Miss Barbara Ann Green of Rich Square is among 22 students at Virginia Union University who have been selected to appear in “Who’s Who Among Student in American Universities and Colleges.” These are students whose academic standing, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities and future potential are above average. They were voted upon by faculty and students. Miss Green, a graduate of Northampton County High School, is a senior at VUU and is majoring in Sociology. She is a member of the Sociology Club, Woman’s Senate, Spanish Club, Journalism Club, Student Board of Publications and Steering Committee of Student Government Association. She has held the offices of associate editor and editor of the Panther Yearbook and was honored with the Pin for the Panther Yearbook. MEHERRIN Agricultural (j Chemical Co. Red Kay Insecticides For All Field Crops Tel. JU 5-2366 SEVERN Of AHOSKIE : /a \'- KEEL PEANUT CO. CERTIFIED SEED PEANUTS GREENVILLE. N. C. 'it ' ' 1 ^ Prepare Spray Equipment and Other Equipment for Winter Storage 1. Remove pump from sprayer, clean, fill with oil or antifreeze, make sore all parts move freely, and store in dry place. 2. Remove all strainers and tips, clean thoroughly, and store in light oil. 3. Clean barrel and cut-off valves. Apply a light application of oil before putting in storage. 4. Make sure all water cooled engines are provided with enough anti-freeze to avoid freezing. Leftover Pesticides 1. Take all empty pesticide containers 5 gallons and under to the county sanitary landfill, located behind the old county home near Jackson. Punch holes in all containers. 2. Store all leftover farm chemicals in a safe place away from children and livestock, under lock and key. Store only in original containers, tightly closed. 3. Do not allow insecticides, herbicides, and other pesticides to freeze during storage. Nematode Assays 1. November is an ideal month to take a soil sample for nematode count. Can be taken at the same time soil samples are pulled. 2. Put one pint of soil in a plastic bag, seal, identify field, and bring to County Agents Office. Soil Samples 1. Take soil samples soon to avoid Spring rush. 2. Remember — peanuts respond to the residual elements in the soil. Needed potash and lime should be applied before Christmas if possible. 3. Cartons and information sheets are available at the County Agents Office and your fertilizer dealer. 4. Soil samples will be delivered to Soil Testing Laboratory from County Agents Office. One way to handle those fall leaves is to rake them into shrub borders and leave them there for mulch and plant food. Building such a mulch is better than raking and burning the leaves. FOR ALL YOUR PRINTING CALL Times-News LE 9-2859 RALPH C. ASKEW & SON Buyers of Peanuts Shelter of Peanuts and Storage Agent for ROBERTSON'S PROVEN FERTILIZER JU 5-3666 MILWAUKEE See Your Local Farm Equipment Dealer For Johnson Sprayers SEPECO BRAND 5EED PEANUTS Certified Non-Certified QUALITY SEVERN PEANUT CO. SEVERN S85-7811 - S8S-7821
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