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Agriculturally Speaking Factors In Farm Safety Pointed Out During National Farm Safety Week By FRANK W. REAMS County Agricultural Agent | COMING EVENTS July 21-27: Farm Safety. Week. July 10 - Sept. 30: Time to: apply for state and federal gasoline tax refunds (Drop by the office for forms) August 1: Warren County Planning Board, County Agri , cultural Bldg., Warrenton.J 8:00 p. m. August 2-8: Nursery Train' Caravan to Alabama (contact office for details) DEPRESSED During recent months, War-1 ren County was declared a Depressed County, with some over 6 r/c of its people un-[ employed. We are now in an j improved status. This dirty! sounding weird word has been deleted and we are now nor-, mal Warren County. Our per- j centage of unemployed is at! a low ebb. Some predictors j state the situation has not: improved to that extent and | feel the unemployed have de- { parted Warren County. It is easy to become pessi-1 mistic but we do have some things over which we can feel proud. The icash income in Warren County during 1962 was the highest on record. I do admit we do have a few worry wart items [ such as the high cost of op- j erations. As someone recent-! ly said. "Do you remember when a coke was oc?" An- j other drink customer popped! up and said. "Do you remem-: ber when they were 7c?" I Several days ago I was] jokingly teasing a complain-1 ing dairyman that he hadj thousands of dollars income [ per month and should have j plenty of pocket change. He | came back with a snarl, and pointed to a tractor plow point stating, "They acted like there was gold in the j blankety-blank thing." That i about explains it, folks?we must get more ;r spend less so some will te left for a pair of baby shoes. SAFETY National Farm Safety Week, July 21-27, won't be observed J as a joyous celebration. In-1 stead, it should serve as a grim reminder that farming is the third most hazardous occupation. Only mining and construction have higher death rates. Actually, the accident death rate on farms is higher than the national average. In 1961, when the national rate dropp ed to an all-time low of 50.4 deaths per 100,000 population, the farm average rose to] 58.8. That year accidents took ] the lives of 8,700 farm resi dents. What are some of the basic | reasons? Despite improved equipment, better farming techniques, and greater em phasis on agricultural train ing in high schools and col leges, farming lags behind a work safe!;',' W'irk accidents are st-onr - motor vehicle the farm popu).'?:c... many incut lave elaborate safety v .ures and trained personne. ?o ad minister safety programs, a farmer operates for the most part on his own. In indus tries, employees'1 mistakes are noticed and corrected. The farmer doesn't have the bene fit of this expert safety super vision. Farm Fires Can be Prevented Anyone who has experienc- j ed or witnessed a destructive I fire on a farm knows its, tragedy and ruin. Firesr in rural areas are extremely dangerous even though we do have some adequate fire-fight ing equipment. Fire is easy to prevent but hard to stop. The National Safety Council lists these eight causes for most farm fires: 1. Defective chimneys; 2. Chimney sparks on combustible roofs; 3. Un safe stove and furnace in stallations; 4. Inadequate lightning protection; 5. Im proper use of electricity; 6. Spontaneous ignition; 7. Mis use of gasoline and kerosene; 8. Carelessness with matches. What to do about fire protection Newly stored hay should be inspected daily for several weeks for overheating which could cause spontaneous ig nition. Electric lights in barns should be protected with glass guards to prevent hay and dust from coming in con tact with them. Field burning should be discouraged. If this is done, a fire break at least six feet wide should be plowed around the field. Every member of the farm family should know how to summon the local fire depart ment without delay. Its tele phone number should be posted prominently near the telephone. Adult members should cooperate in helping provide community fire pro tection. A pond within pumping distance of farm buildings provides a good emergency water supply. If a pond is impractical, build an emer gency cistern of at least 3,000 gallon capacity. Stock tanks and home swimming pools are other sources, of water in a fire emergency. Buckets of sand can be used to smother small blazes before they get out of control. One of the miracles of the age is the low number of all type accidents including traff ic accidents when consider ing the potential source of such incidents. Take a look at the picture above. Cars going every way, people walk ing in the street and it all adds up to a miracle. We must practice all the safety first possible and with all this the hospital and under taker will have adequate busi ness. CUT HAY EARLY Recently learned of a new and highly recommended prac tice on the James C. Harris farm, Inez. Mr. Harris was cutting his excellent lespe deza July 16. Records show that early cut hay is much I more nutritious and in the j case of early cut lespedeza you have a chance of a second crop, either for hay, | grazing or reseeding. How can you lose? LITTLETON HEWS Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pike j and children, W. G. and Wayne, and Mr. and Mrs. (John D. Shearin and Jimmy | Brown were Wednesday night I visitors of Mrs. Cleveland | Pike in Roanoke Rapids Hos i pital. Mr. and Mrs. William El I lington and children of Som erset, Ky., were last week vis I itors of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah j Ellington. They also visited i Mrs. L. W. Perkinson in La [ Crosse, Va., and other rela tives in Roanoke Rapids. Mrs. Raymond Pike accom panied Mr. Pike to Veterans Hospital on Wednesday. Mrs. Clarence West and son and Mrs. Garnett Shearin were in Durham last week. Mrs. Kennie Shearin and children of Norfolk, Va., spent several days here last j week with Mr. and Mrs. Clar ence West and Mr. and Mrs. ] Garnett Shearin. Michael Ferrell of Roanoke Rapids is spending sometime with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Salmon. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shear in accompanied Herman Rig gan to his home in New York City and will visit Mrs. Blanche Riggan for sometime. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Wag ner and Herman Riggan visit ed Mr. and Mrs Elijah El lington in Vaujhan last week. Mrs. Bobby Harria and con, Daryl, of Roanoke Rapid* vis ited her mother, Mrs. Pattie Buffaloe, on Thursday. Pfc. William Buffaloe left on Thursday for Devens, Mass., where he will be sta tioned. Mrs. Gary Hannahs and son spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Whit Neville and was ac companied to her home in Portsmouth, Va., on Sunday by Mr. Hannahs. Mrs. Raymond Pike and daughter, Linda, visited Mr. Pike in Veterans Hospital, Durham, on Saturday. Mrs. Carlton Murphy and daughter, Marie, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Chichester and daughter, Sharon, of Portsmouth, Va., ?nd Pfc. James Chichester of Fort Riley, Kansas, were visi tors of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Chichester last week. Mrs. Eunice Keetcr and son of Charlotte were weekend visitors here. Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Craw ley and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Liles and daughter were at Nags Head during the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Stans bury were Saturday afternoon visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Camp in Roanoke Rapids. Mrs. Bernice Maubry of Raleigh was a Saturday visi tor of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Stansbury. Charlie Sewell of Murfrees boro visited Mr. Maynard Bobbitt on Sunday. Fred Joyner of Rocky John Mitchell Visits Papageorge In Greece By BIGNALL JONES John G. Mitchell of the Cit izens Bank this week, in re counting experiences of his recent visit to Greece while on a world tour, spoke of his visit to Stephen Papageorge, who was a partner in the Pur Mount and James White of Scotland Neck were visitors of J. A. Myrick on Thursday. Mrs. Helen Salmon spent Thursday in Roanoke Rapids with Mr. and Mrs. Roland Ferrell. Captain Jacqueline Moore and Lt. Ann Thompson of McGuire Air Force Base, New I Jersey, were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Macon Moore last week and also visited Mrs. Beulah Warren in Apex. Linzie Shearin of Roanoke Rapids was a Thursday visitor of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Stans bury. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Jenkins and daughter, Sandra, of Richmond, Va., were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Myrick on Sunday. Hamburger Cookout The Junior Choir of Enter prise Baptist Church enjoyed a hamburger cookout at Kim ball's Point on Kerr Lake Thursday afternoon. Adults attending were Mesdames Vernon Walker, William Pe gram, John Curl, Sadie Bob bitt and William Reid. itan Cafe here for more than 20 yean. Papageorge wag a public spirited citizen, active in town affairs, a member of local civic cluba, and a communi cant of the Episcopal Church. Friendly and loving people he made many friends while here. Some ten years ago he returned to Greece where he and his wife live with their daughter. John said that Papageorge, who appeared to be in good health, spoke of his years in Warrenton and expressed a desire to return to Warrenton for a visit. He asked about many persons in the town and showed that his interest in the town and people has not waned. In a letter to Mitchell a few days ago. Papageorge again spoke of th? pleasure ? brought to him by hia visit, , and asked that his regards be given to a large number of Warrenton persons in partic ular, and to others that he failed to mention. In this let ter he again expressed as hi* great hope that he might soon visit Warrenton. Steve made many friends while here and they will be glad to know he is well and enjoying life. MASON/C NOTICE Johnaton-Caawall Lodga No. 10 A./.tiA.M. Statad Communication ?vary 1 at fc 3rd Monday nlghta. All Maatar Maaona cordially In vited to attand. Randolph Morria, Maatar L.O. Roberta on, Sacratary Tobacco Twine 65c lb. Barn Thermometer* Dietz Lantern* Tobacco Truck Wheel And Axle Set* M-H 30 Sucker Control Endrin Tobacco Spray TDE - Tobacco Spray 5-5 - Tobacco Du*t Compreaed Air Sprayer* TOBACCO BARN FLUES Made to order for any ?ise Barn ? Any Style Flue. Quick Repair Service oa your old flue*. Nice parking lot at rear of our store. SHOP-N-SAVE LANIER Hardware Co. EverytUag la M*1 We Deliver Warrenton, N. C. like having an, EXTRA HAND j Wh*n P.O. msnty I* "working for you," It's m roal boost to farm profit and socurity. P.O. loans can plant your crop, harvest it, bring you noodod oqu!pm*nt, improve your form facilities, purchaso appHancos and perform many other functions that mako form Hfo mora profitable, moro enjoyable. Farm bottom with a P.O. Lot ut show you how P.O. can "90 fa work" for you. FARMERS PRODUCTION CREDIT ASSOCIATE BOX 133 ration I WARRINTON, N. C. \mr^L 1 w' to taste sublime IN NORTH CAROLINA BEER IS A NATURAL Brewed slowly, by a centuries-old natural process, beef Is North Carolina's traditional beverage of moderation ? light, sparkling, delicious. And naturally, the Brewing Industry Is proud of the mil lions of dollars it contributes to this state's economy through wages, advertising, rentals, insurance, trans portation and utilities. Money made in North Carolina, ?pent in North Carolina. In North Carolina, beer belongs, enjoy it. UNITED STATES BREWERS ASSOCIATION, INC. NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION, RALEIGH SANDWICH SHOP in the Green Building on Market Street HOT DOGS ? HAMBURGERS BARBECUE ? SOFT DRINKS Enjoy A Cold Schlitz On Draft ? All Popular Beers ? Take Home A Case Of Your Favorite For Good Taxi Service Call Warrenton 760-1 EXPERIENCED DRIVERS "BANKING ? INSURANCE - TRUSTS" Citizens Bank andTkUST COMPANY *THE LEADING BANK IN THIS SECTION* MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA "WE INVITE YOUR BUSINESS" Telephone your Chevrolet dealer for any type of truck. BRYSON CHEVROLET, INC. >. lit
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