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Agriculturally
Speaking
By RUSSELL C. KING
County Extension Chairman
Warm weather has finally ended and many
tobacco growers have finished fumigating their
tobacco plantbeds for 1965. lite next step is seeding.
Remember that only 65 days are needed between
seeding your bed and transplanting to the field if
plants are grown under plastic. One-sixth to oneeighth
ounce of seed is sufficient per 100 yards of
plantbed.
Heavy seeding will result in spindly plants and
lighter seeding will cause plants to be bunchy.
As you know, fumigation can sometimes not control
tough plantbed weeds such as clover. Enide, a
grass herbicide, can give good results for many
weed problems that may be missed by fumigation.
This chemical does not control broadleaf weeds or
plantbed disease; therefore, it will not take the
place of fumigation.
For more information concerning plantbed seeding,
contact me at the Warren County Extension Office.
Parktonian Youth
Report Busy Times
By JOHNETTE
ARRINGTON
Reporter
During the month of
December, the Parktonian
Youth-In-Action 4-H
Qub was very busy. We
visited the Warren
Nursing Center and
sang Christmas carols
to the patients.
Also, Sherman Johnson
gave the members a
guided tour of the
WARR radio station in
Warrenton. Johnson explained
the job of being
a disc jockey and
working all the
machinery at the radio
station. Each member
was given two records
at the end of the tour.
Linette Alston gave
the club members a
demonstration on
peanut foods at the
December club
meeting. She informed
us of the many uses of
peanuts and gave different
recipes using
peanuts. Her demonstration
was followed by
a question-and-answer
period.
During the business
session, members
discussed Family Night,
which was held Dec. 9 at
South Warren School,
and the 4-H Leaders'
Banquet.
Wanda Bullock, vice
president, called the
meeting to order,
followed by the 4-H and
flag pledges, devotional,
and roll call.
Mrs. Ella Alston
served refreshments to
members following adjournment.
The next meeting of
the Parktonian YouthIn-Action
4-H Club will
beJan.30at6p. m.
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SNOWMOBILES
EVEN THOUGH fHTENTS
FOR POM&REP SLEDS
GO BACK TO THE LATE
/BOO's■ MODERN
SNOWMOBILE DESIGN
BEGAN wrrv A
CANADIAN
NAMED JOSEPH,
ARMANDBOMBAdDlER.
NOW ABOUT 3
MILLION ARE IN
THE US. AHDCANAOt\
MOHT1GOMEGY WAKD
FOUNDER Of THE
MAIL ORDER HOUSE
AND RETAIL CHAIN m
MSA TRAILING
SALESMAN IN RURAL
AREAS. HE PUT OUT
A 1-PAGE OSTALO6
OF 150 ITEMS IH IB
THE FOUNDER
PSYCHOLOGY
AS AN
EXPERIMENTAL
SCIENCE WAS
WILHELM
WUNOT
A GERMAN
MO LIVED
FROM A RESTING POSITION,CHEETAHS
MAY REACH THE SPEED OF <S
M.P.H. IN 2 SECONDS. AT TOP SPEED
OF TO, THEY GET \MNOED AFTER SOO YDS.
Of
IB32T0I920.
A seventh of
i* dry desert.
a
id bits,
lower pay
financing, competitive
rates, no penalty for
prepayment it's the
language of farm debt
consolidation And
you've got to speak
it with farm needs in
mind to succeed
We speak Farm
Debt Consolidation
We make long
term loans to farmers
to refinance their op
eratinns and manage
their debts realistically
We re farmer owned
and farmer controlled
We know what you're
up against
Call or come
by today
FARMING
spoken here
DEBT
CONSOLIDATION
spoken here.
Robin K. Liggon
Phon* 257-3930
Warranton, N. C.
Soil Compaction Creates
Problem For Our Farmers
By MICHAEL W.
HARRIETT
Soil Conservation
Technician
Mr. Farmer, among
the many factors that
reduce crop yields, have
you considered soil
compaction? Iowa State
University conducted
* experiments on soil
compaction in corn and
found that compaction
reduces potassium uptake
by 70%, nitrogen by
30%, magnesium by
20%, and calcium by
10%.
Soil compaction can
be recognized by uneven
growth and purple
coloring in corn. Soil
compaction also increases
runoff and
reduces the available
moisture for plants in
times of drought.
Smaller root masses occur
because the roots
cannot push through the
compacted area. Fields
with compaction
problems usually have
some serious problems
with lodging.
Problems with herbicide
performance and
herbicide carryover can
also be caused by soil
compaction. Herbicide
performance is restricted
by the chemicals not
being able to move
through the soil. Surface
compaction from rainfall
has been enough to
cause herbicide failure.
Herbicide carryover is
caused by limiting
leaching.
Soil compaction is
usually caused by traffic.
It can also be caused
by working soil that is
too wet. Just because
the soil is dry on the surface
doesn't mean the
soil is dry enough six inches
down to prevent
compaction. Large tractors
with wide tires
make it tempting to try
to work land that is too
wet. Also disking a wet
field to let it dry out
always adds to compaction.
There are several
ways to reduce soil
Oine Road Club
Members Meet
By MICHELLE
MEADOR
Secretary
Members of the Oine
Road 4-H Club met on
Dec. 22. Those attending
were Cindy Rollinson,
Jeremy Harris, Donut
Robertson and Michelle
Meador.
The meeting was
called to order by Cindy
Rollinson, president.
After the business
session, Cindy Rollinson
gave a report on the hoof
of a horse, and Donut
Robertson reported on
an Iceland Pony.
The club decided to
begin collecting dues of
SO cents per meeting,
beginning with the next
meeting on Jan. 6.
Membership in the
club is open to anyone
who wishes to join in the
fun and learning. Interested
persons are
asked to call Heather
Harris after 5 p. m. at
456-4210.
No Distraction
There are no billboards in
Holland to detract from the
beauty of the country.
James P. Baker
Ins. Agency
Box 62
Warrenton, N. C.
257-2495
Burial Insurance
Lift, Accident
Health, Personal *
And Business
compaction. Make sure
your fields are dry
before you start working
them. One day's waiting
can make a big difference.
Subsoiling is effective
on sandy soils but
should not be used on
heavy clay soils. Farmers
should also try to
reduce the number of
trips across the field. Integrated
pest management
techniques can
reduce the number of
trips for pesticides and
cut chemical costs. Notill
systems are ex
cellent for reducing soil
compaction by reducing
the number of trips
across the field and increasing
the organic
matter in the soil.
Farmers should not use
grass waterways as
roads because compaction
destroys the waterway.
If you feel you might
have a soil compaction
problem or other soil or
erosion problems please
contact the Soil Conservation
Service at 2573836.
For Better Living
Suggestions Given
For Picking Supplies
By MARGARET J. WOODS
Are you a new cook planning to equip a kitchen? If
so, here are some helpful suggestions for choosing
supplies.
The cookware selected is critical in terms of
cooking results, so utensils need to be chosen with
care. Performance and convenience are as important
as appearance. Materials and finishes of cookware
vary and also dictate the cleaning procedures
necessary for proper care. Check the various types
and properties of each before buying. Any cookware
purchased should be of the best quality a budget
allows. Most utensils are used frequently and should
be durable in order to withstand daily use and to last
for years. Other factors to look for when purchasing
cookware or bakeware include: material that is
a good conductor of heat; flat or slightly concave
bottoms and close-fitting covers for more efficient
use of energy; knobs and handles that are sturdy,
heat-resistant, and easy to grasp; cookware with
good balance to prevent tipping when empty or full;
appearance in terms of color, style, and finish that
is pleasing; and construction and finish that is easy
to clean with no seams, crevices, or rough edges.
What kitchen equipment to buy can be confusing
for a new cook. The novice should concentrate
on selecting basic items for starters and add others
as the level of skill increases.
First of all, every cook should have at least two
saucepans, one with a capacity of one to one and
one-half quarts and the other two to two and onehalf
quarts. These saucepans are ideal for cooking
vegetables, soups, sauces and cereals.
Also important is a pot/Dutch oven with a six-toeight-quart
capacity for stews and fricassees, as
well as two fry pans, one measuring seven or eight
inches, the other ten to twelve inches. These pans
are needed for browning, sauteing and frying.
Basic cookware can be bought separately or in
matched sets. Matched sets can be particularly attractive
and add style to a kitchen when hung or
displayed on an open shelf. In some instances, they
may be less expensive than pieces bought separately.
In addition to a basic cooking set, small portable
appliances are most useful. An electric frypan is
ideal for the new cook. A temperature control takes
the guesswork out of cooking. This appliance does
more than just fry. It serves as a pot for stews, as a
braiser, and as a food warmer. A slow cooker is
another convenient appliance especially for
working people because it cooks foods slowly while
the chef is away for hours.
Other convenient items are a toaster oven and
grill. For most individuals, a coffee-maker, toaster,
and blender or mixer are some of the indispensable
appliances.
A list of baking equipment may include several
casseroles of varying sizes with covers, two cookie
sheets, ioaf pan, muffin pan, two sizes of pie pans,
two cake pans in eight-inch or nine-inch rounds,
nine-inch square cake pan, two cake racks, a
roasting pan and rack.
Utensils are another important part of basis kitchen
equipment. They include a set of wooden
spoons and plastic or rubber spatulas for use with
all types of cookware, including those with nonstick
finishes. By using a wooden spoon or spatula to mix
and stir, metal surfaces of cookware will not be
scratched. One should protect pans further by never
slicing or dicing food in them. A chopping board is a
good investment.
Some of the other utensils to consider buying include
a peeler for paring fruit and vegetables. A
pastry brush is handy for spreading sauces or
melted butter. Tongs are ideal for turning meat instead
of a fork that releases Juices. A wire whisk is
an efficient tool for smooth gravies and sauces; a
slotted spoon drains vegetables.
Every kitchen should have at least four knives: a
10-inch chefs knife, eight-inch utility knife, 12-inch
slicer, and four-inch paring knife. A grater is
necessary for grating lemons, cheese, or onions; a
colander or strainer is useftl for pasta. A set of
mixing bowls, dry and liquid measuring cups, and a
set of measuring spoons are indispensable for
cooking and baking.
Once having collected these kitchen supplies, one
should make them last by giving them proper care.
Labels and brochures provided with cookware offer
valuable information on use and care. Users should
take the time to read and follow the instructions
carefully.
The kitchen equipment you invest in now should
last a lifetime. Start first by selecting utensils that
will help you master the basics of cooking while
satisfying your needs *nd budget.
Bargain Shop
LOST
LOST: TWO BEAGLES,
1 male, 1 female between
Vaughan and
Macon, wearing collar,
owner Alfred Wortham.
257-4572. Reward offered.
Jan »-c
Members Give
Yule Dinner
By LINDA PETTAWAY
Reporter
Parents and 4-H club
leaders entertained the
Up and Coming 4-H Club
and choir members at a
Christmas dinner at the
Burchette Chapel
United Church of Christ
in Manson. All who attended
had a wonderful
time.
The meeting was
called to order by the
president, Angela
Terry, followed by a
song and the 4-H and
flag pledges.
The meeting was adjourned
with the
repeating of the 4-H
motto, "To Make The
Best Better."
Big Variety
California produces a
greater diversity of crops than
any other state.
Cards Of
Thanks
I would like to thank
my friends and relatives
for the many acts of
kindness shown me
during my recent
hospital stay and since
my return home.
Special thanks to the
Rev. Jack Little and the
Rev. Mr. Roy for their
visits.
May God richly bless
each and every one of
you.
MRS. AUDREY
BOLTON
The family of the late
Ned Alston would like to
thank their families,
neighbors, and friends,
for donations, food,
visits, cards and expressions
of sympathy, and
all acts of kindness
shown them in their
time of sorrow.
May God bless each of
you.
MARGARET ALSTON
Wife
EMMA BOONE
MARY ALSTON
Daughters
Miss Mary Newell
would like to thank
everyone for the cards,
letters, visits and calls
made since my stay in
the nursing home.
MISS MARY NEWELL
Toney Nursing Home
Raleigh St.
Oxford, N. C.
OPPORTUNITY
AVON — OFFERING
two great opportunities
buy or sell. For information
call Dianne Burnette,
456-3787. Aug mc.
LEARN TO PLAY THE
guitar or banjo at Hill's
Music Shoppe, Henderson.
Free lessons after
Christmas for children
and adults — Beginning
at $49.95. not 14-tfc
MAKE MONEY WORKing
at home. Be flooded
with offers! Details —
rush stamped addressed
envelope to L. H., Dept.
B., P. 0. Box 603,
Warrenton, N. C. 27589.
and delivery. We do furniture,
autos and boats.
Call Puckett's Upholstery
at 438-6641, Chicken
Farm Rd., Henderson.
N. C. Bm. imc
OVER 65 AND ON
MEDICARE? Can you
afford the doctor and
hospital charges that
medicare dues not pay?
Call us and ask about
the Value Guard III...an
affordable medicare
supplement. WAYNE
KINTON & ASSOCIATES...456-3977..257
1812.
Jan. tc.
FOR RENT
OFFICE SPACE FOR
rent, utilities furnished,
parking. See or call
James T. Fleming, 2572079
or 257-2718.
Nov 28-tfc.
SERVICES
UPHOLSTERING free
estimates, pick-up
LIMER'S PLUMBING
Repair Service — fast
and efficient. Phone 2573504.
Dec. 21-tfc.
FURNITURE REfinishing
and restoration.
Gordon Knight,
257-1878.
Sept. 7-tfc.
FISHING REEL SERvice,
most makes,
authorized Diawa and
Zebco service center.
Elm and Liberty St.,
Norlina. 456-3704.
Sept. 19-tfc.
WARREN ACADEMY, INC.
ADMISSIONS POLICY
Warren Academy accepts applications on
a non-discriminatory basis.
For further information - please phone
or write:
Warren Academy, Inc.
Box 676
Warrenton, N. C. 27589
Phone: 257-3556
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Phone - 492 5011
ATTENTION SENIOR CITIZENS
MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT
Pays 100% of hospital bill with no
deductible.
► Doctor's fees, lab tests, x-rays paid
in or out of hospital with no deductible.
•Private duty nursing.
FOR MORE INFORMATION MAIL TO:
Senior Citizens Protection
P.O. Box 1308
Roanoke Rapids, N. C. 27870
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