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THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1837 THE FRANKLIN PRESS AND THE HIGHLANDS MACONIAN AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION Program for 1937 Similar To Last Year; $12,000 '.y Paid To Farmers A better-ibalanced system of farming which will be more profit able for the farmer, and safer for the nation, is the aim of the 1937 agricultural conservation program. Destruction of the soil by erosion and loss of fertility through over cropping have made hundreds of acres of Macon county, unsuitable for farming. Waste of the soil has become ' so extensive that conser vation now has become a national prouiem. ine necu is 10 pcscin. the productivity of tbe land -upon which the county must depend for the bulk of its food and income. These are the reasons why the agricultural conservation program operates through a system of . pay ments enabling the farmers to con serve soil on the individual farms of the county and why the feder al government makes funds avail able for this purpose. The 1937 program for North Carolina is similar in most respects to the 1936 program. Under it pay ments will be made to farmers for diverting land from- soil-depleting crops and for carrying out approved soilnbuilding practices. As in 1936 the program will oe conducted oy farmers through community and county committees. Farmers who take part in the 1937 program should work with their committees and with the county agent's of fice in planning the operation of their farms, in order to obtain in formation as to the maximum acreage for which payment can be received for diversion and the max imum payment that can be repeived for carrying out approved soil building practices. For each farm in Macon county covered by a work-sheet, there has been established by the committees a general soil-depleting ibase and a soil-conserving base. Each farmer participating m the program will be notified the number of acres in each of these tases for his farm. If there are more acres in deplet- Vcnli no mrrv email J i I v,iv'j, oviy - T grain, and truck crops) grown on the farm than the general deplet ing base there will be a deduction from any payment that might have been earned at the rate that would have been paid for diverting acres from depleting crops to conserving crops. . If the acres and soil conserving crops (such as lespedeza, clover, peas, beans and grass on crop land) is less than the maximum acreage required in 1937, in order to obtain the maximum payment there will be a deduction' from any payment that might have been earned at the rate of $3.00 per acre for each acre short of the minimum acreage. Farmers who did not take part in the 1936 program should file a work-sheet in the county agent's office showing information concern--ing the, various crops grown on these farms. Last year 1,018 . Macon county farmers filed work-sheets. Out of this number oyer 700 have already or will receive payment. When all the checks are delivered the farm ers of Macon county will have re ceived approximately $12,000. This was for diverting acres in depleting crops to conserving crops and for rorrvino1 t ' irrirnvPf1 Si1-hllildinGr ' - u practices (such as seeding legumes and grasses, applying lime, turning green manure crops, and leaving certain legumes on the land). We are very anxious that all farmers m MPJWCOunty wno not a'" Teadyliaye a work-sheet, come to ''the county agent's office and fill out one. This is a voluntary pro gram and does not obligate any farmer in any way. Fill out a work-sheet, improve your farming practices, and increase your food and feed supply as well as' your cash returns. SJ W. Mendenhall, County agent Highlands Highlights EDITED BY MRS. TV C. HARBISON MANY ATTEND DISTRICT MEETING OF AUXILIARY HIGHLANDS, April 14. More than 50 attended the district meet ing of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal church held at the Church of the Incarnation on Tues day. The guests included the Rt. Rev. Robert E. Gribbin and Mrs. Gribbin, of Asheville, who accom panied the guest speaker, Mrs. Graf ton- Burke, of Fort Yukon, Alaska. The Rev. Harry Perry, of Brevard, .the Rev. H. Carey-Elwes, of Saluda, and representatives from the auxiliaries of churches in Hend ersonville., Saluda, Bat Cave, Up ward, Brevard, Edneyville and Franklin. The Holy communion was cel ebrated -by Bishop Gribbin, assist ed by the rector, the' Rev. Frank Bloxham. A cordial welcome was extended the visitors by Mrs. A. C. Holt, president of the Highlands' branch of the Auxiliary; Miss R. E. Blair, vice president of the dis trict, presided. The morning pro gram included reports and discus sion of work. At the afternoon ses sion Mrs. Grafton Burke delivered an address on the work that the Hudson Stuck Memorial hospital is doing for the Indians, Esquimos and white settlers above the Arctic Circle under her husband, Dr. Burke, missionary surgeon for 30 years. Mrs. Burke gave a vivid picture of conditions in this far north point of civilization. A delightful luncheon was served by the ladies of the Highlands church at the home of Mrs.x W. L. Davis. A prayerbook and hymnal was presented to Miss Blair jn ap preciation of her years of service. A sight-seeing tour of Highlands was made at the close of the meet ing. ' Mrs. M. A. Pierson, Mrs. Rob Reese, Mr. J. E. Potts, Mr. Hed den, Mr.. Rogers. Mrs. Mitchell, Miss; Caroline Hall, Mrs. J. E. Potts, Mr. J. E. Rideout, Miss Sara Gilder, Potts Brothers, Henry Turpin's Line. Boys, Mrs. T. C. Harbison. The first grand prize, a large, clothes basket, was won by Miss Manilla Reese. Mr.. Steve Potts won second grand prize, which was a lovely table lamp given by Mr. Turpin's Line Boys. There were many valuable prizes in all, and a number of cash donations. Delicious jelly roll and hot chocolate were served 'by the committee at the close of the evening. MILFORD A. RUSSELL DIES SUNDAY NIGHT Milford A. Russell, 69, died at his home 'here Sunday night, April 11, after a few weeks' illness. He was buried Tuesday morning at Sugar Fork. . . Surviving him are four sons, Doran, Ed and Harry, of High lands, and Murray, of the United States army. dustry this spring, according to the April situation report issued today by the Bureau of Agricultural economics., The Bureau reported a slightly greater-than-average seasonal rise in farm prices of chickens in March, and a less-than-average sea sonal decline in farm prices of eggs. Chicken prices went up de spite heavy market receipts and large storage stocks. A strong demand for- eggs by cold storage operators wis report. ed, with eggs going into storage at a , rate about 21 per cent in excess of last year, and at higher prices. A prospective 7 to 10 per cent reductipn in farm and commercial' hatchings this spring points to ward fewer egg marketings next fall and winter than last. The Bureau said that the effect of this fall prices will be approximately offset by the probable increase in stocks. REMOVAL NOTICE Dr. Jessie Z. Moreland DENTIST Highlands, N. C. Second floor, Anderson's Drug Store Formerly located in Raleigh, N. C. KENO PARTY TUESDAY WAS GREAT SUCCESS The keno party given at High lands school lunch room last Tues day evening by the Parent-Teacher association was quite a success, netting, the . organization the sum of $28.05. Those giving prizes and donations were : Mr. H. S. Talley, Mrs. J. E. Hicks, Miss Ethel Cal loway, Mr. Tudor Hall, Mr. Brown, Mr. L. W. Rice, Mr. S. E. Potts, Mrs. J. E. Brown, Mrs. Fred Ed wards, Mr. C. J. Anderson, Ride out & Rice, Mr.- A. B. Potts, Mr. S. A. Wilson, Mrs. J. W. Reese, Mrs. Clyde Hentz, Mr. G. W. Mar ett,. Mr. W. A. Hays, Mr. Walter Bryson, Mrs. Jack Hall, Mrs. J. E. Root, Miss Nina Howard, Luth-" er Rice, Jr., Floyd Wiley, Herman Childers, Mrs. Helen Thompson, Hotel Edwards, Mrs. C. C. Potts, Miss Edna Jamiso.nMr. Jim Beck, Mr. Paul Seay, Mr. L. G. Appley, Seneca Grocery, Miss Vera How ard, Mrs. W. S. Davis, Mrs. Kate Rhinehart, Mrs. Ethel Shockley, REV. R. B. DUPREE CALLED TO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The Rev Robert B. DuPree, of Columbia' Theological Seminary, Decatur, Ga., has accepted the call to-become pastor of the Highlands' Presbyterian church. Mr. DuPree has been serving as supply minister during the past year, since the death of the former pastor, the Rev. C. R. McCarty. Mr. and Mrs. DuPree will move to Highlands at the close of the ses sion of the Seminary in May. Regular Sunday morning services will be held, and Sunday evening meetings of the Christian Endeavor. Dr. J. Z. Moreland and Mr. Moreland recently purchased the W. H. Cobb residence on Main street and will more there this week. Mr. and . Mrs. Cobb will oc cupy the J. Q. Pierson home. $19.36 was made at a rummage sale held Saturday morning by the ladies of the Episcopal church. This amount will be added to the Lenten mite-box offering for missions. The Highlands Funmakers, under the direction of Mrs.- Jack Wilcox, are putting on two plays at the auditorium Tuesday evening ' at 8 o'clock. Among arrivals in Highlands re cently were: Mrs. R. B. Eskrigg, of New Orleans; Mrs. Evelyn Har ris, of Atlanta, and Mrs. Bertha Jones, of Spartanburg, S. ,C. All have homes here. Consumer Demand Supports Markets Strong consumer demand has been an important price supporting factor in the poultry and egg in- CITY MARECET i Swift's Western Branded Beef Round Steak, lb. 28c 1 Sirloin Stetak T-Bone, lb. .. 33c Native, Round Steak, lb 25c Native T-Bone Sirloin, lb.. . 30c Chuck Roast, lb 15c Good Stew, lbs 11 & 12c Pennant Sliced Bacon, lb... 35c Mixed Sausage, lb 18c Swift's Cured Ham, lb...... 33c Pork ShoukSer, lb. 20c Luncheon Meats, Boiled Ham, Cheese, Bacon Squares, Butter, FrankfortsPriced Right Fancy tree ripened Grape fruit, doz. 50c Fancy tree ripened Oranges, doz. 35c Nice Firm Cabbage, lb; 3c Bleached Celery and Carrots, bunch, each 10c Fancy Winesap Apples, 2 for 5c Golden Bananas, lb 6c Irish Potatoes, lb. 3c Miller's Crispy Cornflakes, 2 15c Pure extra good Coffee, lb. 18c Beat of the West Flour (guaranteed) 24-Hb. bag .. Queen of the West Flour (guaranteed) 24-lb. bag. White Poppy Flour (guaranteed) 24-lbs Dixie Crystal Sugar, 10-lb. bag Soooo Lard, 8-lb. Ctn .$1.08 $1.10 $1.00 , 58c . 1.23 Your Patronage Appreciated E. W. LONG, Prop. FISHING DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN A ND there's a tang in the air these zesty enrinrr mnrninfS that calls every fisherman to the great outdoors. Equipped with our tackle, flies, reels and other necessary paraphernalia you will be all set for successful and pleasant fishing expeditions. GET YOUR FISHING LICENSE HERE Macon County Supply Co. Hardware, Mill Supplies, Farm Implements LYMAN HIGDON AND HARVE BRYANT, Mgrs. FRANKLIN, N. C. SAVES DOLLARS HOW . .AND YEARS FROM NOV In 89 Proving Kitchens the world over . . . while this 1937 Westinghouse Refrig erator maintained safe food compartment coldness . . . hour-meters showed that the Full-powered Weatinfhouae Economljter Unit averaged only 15 minutes per hour actual running time. That's Kitchen Proof of real money savings for Westinghouse owners. Less running time means lower operating coat. Full Power means reserve power in your Westinghouse to mee any demand, which means easy work for the unit, safeguarding its efficiency year after 'year. See these Kitchen - proved features . . ir Built-in Pood Safety Indi cator with Safety Zone plainly marked. Viaible evi dence of BETTER FOOD PROTECTION . . . Kitchen proved. it E:ect-o-Cube Ice Tray, Triple Food Saver Set, Triple Storage Compartment fea tures that mean GREATER 'A'Overaice San alloy Froater -excluive; for FASTER FREEZING . . . Make ice in 70 minutes or lea . . . Kitchen proved. if Full - powered. Sealed - in Unit, oiled forever, forced draft pooled, for GREATER ECONOMY . . . Kitohen-proved. I IIIIMIimulIIHmHUMIMMMMMH j & j I $5.00 WILL PUT A WESTINGHOUSE IN YOUR HOUSE Bryant Furniture Company FRANKLIN, N. C.
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