Agrienltirilly Speikiig
Good Seedbed Necessary
For Good Garden Stands
By L. B. HARDAGE
Extension Chairman
A good seedbed Is necessary
to get good stands In the fall
garden. Poor soil preparation
and lack of moisture are
probably the two main reasons
why many fall gardeners fail.
Lumpy soils with unrotted or
ganic matter ciuse faster dry
ing out and results in poor
stands. Soils should be
thoroughly pulverized, then
fertilized and finally rows
made up ready for planting.
If you can Irrigate you can
plant immediately. Those
without Irrigation should wait
for good rain before planting.
A great deal of time and mois
ture is lost if you wait until
after a good rain to prepare
your soil. Transplant "in the
cool of the evening" and if pos
sible, give them a little shade
the first few.days they are out.
In planting fall crops, without
irrigation, It's a good idea to
make the rows about a week
ahead of time. Make a slight
ridge over your fertilizer and
wait for a rain. Planting
as soon as possible after the
rain will insure you of enough
moisture to get your seeds or
plants started. To keep ahead
of the weeds, it's a good prac
tice to knock off a little of
the ridge just before plant
ing.
Don't waste those pre
cious vegetables. Vegetables
left unharvested on the vine will
prevent the plant from continu
ing to bear. For example,
a squash vine will grow only
5 to 6 fruits to maturity, yet
that same vine will produce 20
or more fruits U they are pick
ed off at the proper edible
sta^e and before the seeds be
gin to harden. The same holds
true with other crops like okra,
beans, tomatoes, eggplants,
peppers, cut ^ers. To get
maximum ylel harvest those
crops often and get all fruits of
edible size or age off the plant
so that It will keep on bear
ing more young fruits.
Keep tomatoes, peppers, egg
plants, okra, and pole beans
bearing until frost by keeping
the weeds out and applying a
good sidedresslng. Apply about
one pound nitrate of soda per
100 feet of row to keep them
growing and bearing. In stftring
onions be sure that the necks
are thoroughly dry before you
put them In a cool place for later
use.
Things To Do in The
Strawberry Patch
1. Cultivate shallow and only
enough to keep the planting
weed free.
2. Thin plants in the row so
that each plant is 4-8 inches
apart. Keep the row 18-20
Inches wide. Cut off plants that
root in the middle.
3. If possible, apply water
when needed. Apply one Inch of
water each week during dry
weather.
4. Spray for Insects and dis
eases as needed.
5. Apply nitrogen fertilizer
from August 15 to September
15. Three pounds of a 15%
Nitrogen material, 2 1/2 pounds
of ZCflo or 1 1/2 pounds of a
32% material are adequate for
each 100 feet of row. Scatter
the material over the top of
the plants while they are dry
and use a broom to brush It
off the foliage.
High Quality Wood Is
Needed For Good Furniture
RALEIGH?High quality wood
and well-constructed furniture
usually go hand in hand, says
Mrs. EdithMcGlamery, exten
sion bousing and house furnish
ings specialist, North Carcllna
State University.
So if you make sure you
have a superior wood, you can
usually be assured you'll have
a piece of furniture that will
hold up for a long time.
Better quality furniture is of
ten made of hardwoods such
as maple and walnut. They are
hard, dense, have a good tex
ture, color and figure.
Soft woods such as pine are
most often used for less ex
pensive furniture.
When in doubt about the qual
ity or kind of wood used
In furniture, read the label,
the specialist advises. The
official seal of the Fine Hard
woods Association certifies thai
all exposed parts of the furni
ture are "genuine hardwood
veneer construction." Other
manufacturers certify their
wood, giving full description of
the type wood used.
A few terms might be
helpful In making a wise choice
In furniture selection. The
word, "genuine," used along
with the name of a specific
wood, such as "genuine wal
nut," means thai all exposed
parts of the furniture are
of walnut.
The word, "solid," means
all exposed parts of the furni
An extra crew from Stackhouse, Inc., is working in the En
terprise Community to speed up construction of heavier lines
in the Lake Gaston area.
Halifax Electric Loses
Race With Time
Delayed construction, hot
weather, and hoards of people
flocking to the Lake area over
the July 4th weekend caused
overloads on some of Halifax
Electric Membership Corpora
tion's lines, according to Thos.
B. Slade, HI, HEMC'S General
Manager.
Slade said this caused auto
matic sectionalizing devices to
open Interrupting the flow of
power. These devices operate
In much the same manner as
a home circuit breaker which
opens up when the circuit it
Is protecting becomes over
loaded. When either line sec
tlonalizers or a house cir
cuit breaker opens due to
overload neither will stay clos
ed until some of the load Is taken
off the circuit.
Power was interrupted on
lines serving some of the Lake
vicinity at approximately 4:30
ture are made of solid wood.
No veneers are used on the
outside of furniture bear ing this
label.
When you see the word "com
bination," it means that more
than one wood has been used.
H any wood is named, all
others must be named, too,
according to Federal Trade
Commission law.
The word "finish" In the label
as in "walnut finish," means
only that the surface finish Imi
tates the look of walnut. In other
words, the wood is not walnut
It may be any type of wood.
Furniture Is usually a long
term Investment, so it pays to
know exactly what you're
buyng, the specialist con
cludes.
p. m. on July 3rd. Halifax Elec
tric's crews were unable to
get sectionalizers to hold all
of the load on some lines un
til approximately 3:30 a. m.
after most of the people
visiting the lake cut off their
air conditioners and went to
bed. As the day grewjiotter on
Saturday, the power went off
again about 3:30 p. m. This time
the power was fully restored
about 6:30 p. m. following a rain
storm which lowered the tem
perature considerably.
Late In the fall of 1969,
Engineering studies were com
pleted which Indicated that Hali
fax Electric would have to
spend $125,000, (eighty-two
thousand of which would be spent
in Warren County). These ex
penditures were required to
heavy-up power lines to meet
power demands dur jig 1970,
Slade said.
Three sections of line in
Warren County are Involved:
a 1.5 mile section from the
Northhampton County line to
Wildwood Point; a 5.1 miles
section from Vaughan along
U. S. 158 to State Road 1350
thence along State Road 1357
to Enterprise; and a 3.7 mile
section from Paschall to old U.
S. 1 thence along old U. S. 1
to its intersection with 1-85.
Materials for these jobs were
ordered In early February of
this year. However, due pri
marily to strikes and shortage
of supplies sufficient materials
were not on hand to start con
struction crews until April 6,
1970. Earlier plans called
for the completion of all work
no later than May 15.
Line work in Roanoke Town
ship has been completed and if
all goes well the balance of
the work should be completed
by the middle of August, ac
cording to Slade.
More TLC Recommended
For Power Lawn Mower
Much neglected and abused,
the power lawn mower would be
far less frustrating and per
plexing If It received more TLC
(tender loving care).
That part of the machine that
is the source of most trouble,
the engine, is the most im
portant and requires the great
est care. Frequent changes of
oil is one of the first consid
erations, according to exten
sion agricultural engineers at
North Carolina State Univer
sity.
Most small engine manu
facturers recommend chang
ing oil at 25-hour (time In use)
Intervals. However, lawn mow
er life can be extended by even
more frequent changes, the en
gineers suggest'.
A good quality detergent
oil, normally of 30 weight,
is recommended. When the
oil change is made, it is de
sirable to have the engine
hot, since more of the con
taminants can bo drained from
a hot engine.
More engines are damaged
from lack of oil than any other
single neglect. The oil levsl
should be checked frequently,
the engineers warn.
The air cleaner Is another
Important Item and a fre
quent source of tremble?
again, due to neglect. In caaea
of oil bath type cleaner*,
they should be serviced each
time the oil la changed. Paper
type oil Altera should ba
changed at laaat once eacheea
aon and mora often In caaaa at
Lawn mowera operate with
air-cooled a*taaa, generally.
To aararo proper cooling,
the shrouding rtaotftd be ramor
Confrtuman
L.H. FOUNTAIN
Reports
TO THE PEOPLE %
WASHINGTON, D. C. - The
census takers have finished the
first phase of the census in
North Carolina and their pre
liminary figures show a much
smaller population Increase
than expected. The prelimin
ary census report says that
North Carolina's population Is
now 4,966,869. In 1960 it was
4,556,155.
On the basis of these fig
ures, it appears that many,
many North Carolinians ?
especially Eastern North Caro
linians?were not counted this
year. The preliminary figures
look way off and, unquestionably
are in sharp conflict with the
1966 estimates.
The 1966 figures showed
reasonable gains in many East
ern North Carolina counties
and losses In a few. This was
only to be expected. But sharp
losses almost everywhere in
Eastern North Carolina?that's
hard to understand, In view of
our rapid industrial growth
during the last ten years.
The official census report
has to be completed and print
ed by December 1st of this year.
On that date, the census will
be officially reported to the
President. In the meantime, the
Census Bureau is golngto have
to keep the adding machines and
computers hot in order to fin
ish up on time.
And so, If any of our cities
or counties feel that their pre
liminary census reports are not
accurate, they should do some
thing about it now. I'm ad
vised that the best approach is
to have a "Were You Counted"
campaign.
To begin such a campaign,
local officials should get In
touch with the Charlotte Re
gional Office of the Census
Bureau. Mr. Joseph Norwood,
ed occasionally and the cool
ing fins cleared of trash suck
ed In by the air stream.
Non-leaded or white gas Is
regarded as the best fuel for
small air-cooled engines. This
will reduce lead deposits In the
engine and valve and extend
spark plug life.
Other suggestions: Check oc
casionally for lose bolts or
cracked or broken parts. Wheel
bearings should be greased
with either good oil or by re
moving the wheels and packing
with bearing lubricant. Keep
the mower cleaned of grass
deposits to prevent rust and
deterioration and to allow pro
per discharge of cuttings from
the rotating blade.
The cutting blade should be a
single piece of good quality
steel. It should be fastened
securely to the shaft with a
lock nut or other devise. It
should be sharpened frequently.
The blade should be correctly
balanced to avoid damaging
vibrations.
A little more of this kind
of TLC can extend the life of
the mower and perhaps make the
life of the operator slightly less
frustrating.
Cards
Of Thanks
Copy for cards of thanks
must be In this office by
Tuesday night, earlier If
possible, accompanied by
$1.00 to cover cost of In
sertion.
We wish to express to our
many friends our thanks and
deep appreciation for all acts
of kindness shown us during the
Illness and death of our moth
er. Special thanks go to Dr. D.
R. Coffman, the nurses of War
ren General Hospital, our pas
tor, Mr. Tom Currle and Dr.
F. P. Hunter for his many years
of services to her and Warren
County.
FAMILY OF
MRS. G. L. HOOKER
I would like to thank my
friends, relatives and neigh
bors for the cards, gifts, visits
and food and every act of kind
ness shown to me while I
was a patient at Maria Par ham
Hospital and since my return
home.
May God Bless you all.
MRS. EL WOOD BURGESS
The family of the late Melton
O. Lyons would like to thank
our many friends, neighbors
and relrtlvM tor the many acts
of Mmfaeaaes shown during
the Illness and death of oar
loved one. Also we would like
to thank the pastor and mem
bers of the Snow Hill B?*iat
May Ood bless aad keep you.
MBS. LILLB LYONS
AMD FAMILY
Director of the Regional
Office, will supply all the nec
essary forms.
The Census Bureau also has
the responsibility of advising
local groups on how to conduct
a "Were You Counted" cam
paign. In other words, the
Census Bureau will provide the
expertise.
However, I am advised that It
is up to local units of govern
ment, through whatever means
they may select, to distribute
the forms to those who may not
have been counted and to pub
licize the campaign.
I feel sure that many of our
civic clubs, chambers of com
merce, and other local groups
would be more than willing to
give much needed help. In a
number of areas they are al
ready giving wonderful co
operation.
And, of course, communica
tion media such as newspapers,
radio and television, should do
all they can to encourage those
who have not been counted to
be counted. This is vital.
"Were You Counted" cam
paigns are now going on in
many communities. I'm sure all
concerned will cooperate fully
to get the job done. Again,
wherever and whenever ques
tions arise as to procedures,
contact should be made with the
appropriate local group or the
Charlotte Regional Office of the
Census Bureau.
After the campaign is over
?and It ought to be completed
in the next few weeks?the Cen
sus Bureau will go back to their
tally sheets and re-check each
name. All uncounted names will
be added to the list, increas
ing the count for that city or
county.
As the folks in communities
already undertaking this re
sponsibility now know, this
work takes lots of time and
effort. But it's worthwhile.
An accurate census is high
ly useful, not only to business
men as they plan for the future,
but also to government as It
makes allocation of tax funds
and grants. An inaccurate cen
sus report means Inaccurate
money from State tax revenues
and from Federal grants. We
may not approve of all of the
various federal grant pro
grams, and our people don't
want anything to which they are
not entitled, but they do want
what is rightly theirs.
In short, an accurate census
Is important to all of our peo
ple. ft affects Jobs?old and
new?as well as industries ,
Mrs. Carrie Russell Is shown holding one of the quilts which
she makes and sells for the support of her church.
Senior Member Supports
Church With Quilt Project
Mrs. Carrie Russell, 83, of
Baltimore, Maryland, wife of
the late Deacon William Russell
of the Mount Pleasant Baptist
Church of Drewry, makes quilts
In support of the church. With
these quilts made entirely by
hand, Mrs. Russell sells them
and makes regular contribu
tions to her church. For the past
few years she has contributed
eight hundred dollars fror.. quilt
sales.
On July 5, 1970, the Mount
Pleasant Baptist Church had a
States Rally, with Samuel A.
Russell, son of Mrs. Russell
representing the state of Mary
land. Because of the support
given by his mother from quilts
sold, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel A.
Russell were crowned King and
Queen of the States Rally.
Mrs. Russell is the mother of
seven daughters and two sons.
The sons are Samuel of Rt.
2, Macon and William Russell,
Jr., of Baltimore, Maryland.
road construction, schools,
hospitals, benefits for the eld
erly and disabled, even wel
fare benefits, water systems,
agricultural programs, and
many others.
And so, whether we like all
the census questions or not?
and I, for one, object to many of
them which, hopefully, we won't
have next time?it is neverthe
less essential and in our own
best Interest to be counted in
the census.
The daughters are Mrs. Geneva
Henderson of Rt. 2, Macon, Mrs.
Katie Boone, Mrs. Mable Foun
tain and Mrs. Mollle Bullock of
Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Lena
Wiggins of Washington, D. C.,
Mrs. Lucy Jones of Honolulu,
Hawaii, and Mrs. Eliza Wil
more, deceased. Mrs. Russell
has a sister, Mrs. Annie Green
who resides in Henderson?"da
brother Mr. W. B. Henderson
of Kittrell.
Homecoming To Be
Held At Church
Chapel Hill Baptist Church
of Route 1, Norlina, will hold
Its annual homecoming on
Sunday, July 19, with all day
services and fellowship din
ner.
Revival services will begin
at the church on Tuesday night,
July 21, at 8 o'clock and con
tinue through Friday night at
the same hour. The Rev. Mr. ^
Robinson of Oxford will be the
guest minister on Sunday after
noon and for the revival.
Special music will be render
ed by the Oxford Choir of Ox
ford and the "HomecoT.srs"*
Choir.
The public is invited to at
tend each and all services.
The kingfisher is king of his
nesting territory. He will chase
away larger birds that intrude
on his domain.
WARRENTON SAVINGS & LOAN
ASSOCIATION
IS PAYING THE HIGHEST DIVIDEND
RATES AVAILABLE IN WARREN COUNTY
OPTIONAL SHARE ACCOUNTS
PASSBOOK SAVINGS
IN BY THE 10th.
EARN FROM THE 1st.
Z/? lout Out f-^urc liait /^/a n!
WARRENTON
SAYINGS & LOAN
ASSOCIATION
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