Doctor's Bill Grows Bigger As He Travels The doctor's bill of the aver age rural family Increases 66 cents for every mile the doctor travels, a survey of 500 rural families In Eastern North Car olina shows. The survey was conducted "nder the supervision of C. H. Hamilton, head of the Depart ment of Rural Sociology at N. C. State college. Mr. Hamilton and his staff found that 27 per cent of the lamilies live 10 miles or more from a doctor, and 20 miles or more from a hospital. Families living at these distances had about the same amount of ill ness as other families. The sur vey also showed that they used hospita's and doctors to about the same extent. But there were two Important differences: The isolated fam ilies did not and frequently could not get medical service In their homes; and if they did get a doctor to make the trip, the expense was greater. The cost of getting a doctor in the country varied with the distance the patient lived from town. The average fee for one call at the doctor's office was $2.80. The average fee for a home call in the day was $7.12, and for a home call at night, $9.35. Mr. Hamilton's survey also showed that the average cost of a home call started at $2.55 for no distance and increased at the Smokey Says: ratesrs an1 water, juvt J GO TD6C1HCR.-6RECM HffES AN' 6UL WATE/2-50et HATe 1 bee k*?M^borm up.' Don't let the excitement of n. good strike make you forget that burn ing match I I I 5 | rate of 66 cents for each mile the rural family ,'ived f om the | doctor. At five miles th$ cost v. as $5.85; 10 miles, $9.25; 15 miles, $12.45; and 20 miles $15.75. As a result of the high cost of home calls, especially at night, there were very few such calls, according to Mr. Hamil ton. Also, he said, there is an increasing tendency for doctors to ask patients to come to their offices or to the hospital. " I If properly fertilized and managed, Ladino clover pastures remain productive for five years I or more after they are estab lished, say scientists of the North Carolina Experiment sta tion. AT OUR STORM Swift'ning J, 98 c BALDWIN MARKET MACON THEATRE MOVIES ARE BETTER THAN EVER MATINEES: Friday, 3:80; Saturday, 12:00; Sunday, 2:30 NIGHT SHOWS ? 7:00 - 9:00 Thursday-Friday, September 21-22 wfltfr mm fittfr curt i ?Saturday, Sept. 23 ? Double Feature Program! Sunday-Monday, September 24-25 ?LARRY PARKSH JOlfON . tINCtj AGAIN ilCO/Op * SIDNEY BUCHMAN PtIDICllll " ? BARBARA HALE NEW NEW TIMES MtM?inr< BARBARA HALE ?Ml - Doutti ? Goodihn ? - SayM>i ? mm urn . mb m mm k SUMEY 1 Tuesday- Wednesday, September 26-27 ?fHflR newest"! MUSICAL i tm UMMM H ?imrrarrT i i ' State College Hint* To Farm Homemakers By RUTH CURRENT . (State Home Demonstration Axent) Winter-weight fabrics that tai' stores tn increasingly varied lines. The mother who sews for a school-age daughter and who wants most garments washable, even In winter, will find these newer types of flannels and other warm fabrics worth hunt ing out and examining. Washable corduroy comes in different weights, including zephyr - light corduroy lor dresses, and heavier weights for jackets and coats. The cordu roys are quite warm and wear well. Washable wool-and-cotton flan nel is another choice. Also on the market is a washable spun rayon that resembles wool flan nel in looks, and provides some i warmth. School girls are join , ing grown-ups in the fashion of matching a jersey cardigan in color with a cotton or other fabric dress. When shopping for washable fabrics, look for labels or ask the clerk for information about quality. Labels or tags, or fine print on the end of a bolt may give facts on such matters as i colorfastness to light and wash ing and pre-shrinkage treat ments that avoid further shrinkage beyond 2 per cent. The purchaser herself may be able to judge whether goods : will stretch by pulling it gently lengthwise and crosswise. I If material chosen for school girl's clothes is to be washable, don't forget to have the trim washable too. Or, if a collar or other trim is not washable, see that it is easy to detach with snaps or buttons. State College Answers Timely Farm Questions > Q. I have heard that it's dangerous to repair a burned - out fuse with a penny. Is this true? A. Yes. H. M, Ellis, agricul tural engineering specialist for the State College Extension service, points out that a fuse Is a protective device. When It burns out, that's a warning that the circuit has been overload ed. The blowing of the fuse prevents overheating of hidden wires, when more electricity is i being drawn through the wire than It can handle. Actually, says Mr. Ellis, the replacement of the fuse with a penny continues to overload the circuit. The wires simply be come hotter and begin to smol der. They may even char the walls or start a serious fire. Mr. Ellis insists that the only safe way is to have an extra supply of fuses on hand and store them where they're easy to find. Q. Is -the wild cherry tree poisonous to livestock? A. State college specialists say the wild cherry is one of the 10 plants In North Carolina most poisonous to livestock. The tree was responsible for the death of several beef cows In one eastern county this sum mer. Wild cherfy bushes along the border of a pasture had been "grazed as high as the animals could reach." Wild cherry is known by sev eral other names such as black cherry, common chokecherry, Enjoy your Sunday dinner at Town&end's Cafe Yoiu'll love ever- lus cious bile of ou. Jelic ious Southern Style Fried Chicken and exceptional pastery Try it Next Sunday TOWNSEND'S CAFE on Main Street 4t mi ttmtm, m ?r. ma mm m mm nmmmm uumk, ?r 4 ?mmtumrr a rtm m$, ijm unm? ntni tTTimtt mi ti ttt , HLVt?M MUTtHCS. KAUMAtS TKAKSHV AAHUOHS H MOM/ U[S~ SOUTH M THl AVTUAUt 19 ISCAH SUI-UXO WIATHIK.-UCX *wrn m jhi smut, snau mias UUS AKCTAMH TO nOTlCT THIS HKHW hushamu commorrr m num. y*?i* I fRtfOAT CARS Of AttV AAURKAR rajiroap HO?i nutty omr _ rm riuoa of tury ortu rah - \ toto rant miiKftAHu V amok m nfftUKT urns AVtRACfS AtOifT tSOflOO CARS umm. Forest In Graham Is Dedicated To Memory Of Authpr Of 'Trees' The Joyce Kilmer memorial forest Is a 3,840-acre cove hi Graham county, deep In n the Nantahala National Forest. The "forest" Includes lively Santeetlah creek and surround ing slopes up to the 5,000-foot high ridge which is the North Carolina-Tennessee state line. Here is an opportunity to ob serve and enjoy virgin trees as nature grew them. The area is set apart and dedicated forever to public en joyment and inspiration, in memory of World War I soldier poet, Joyce Kilmer. In the heart of this forest amid giant hem locks and poplars Is the bronze plaque honoring the author of "Trees". Near the entrance qre a few facilities for convenience ?parking area, prinking foun 1 cabinet-cherry, and whiskey cherry. The trees are usually from 15 to 30 feet tan, some 1 times even 90" feet ' tall. The 'eaves are shiny and smooth and from one to five inches long. The flowers are white, and the bark is very Utter. The leaves and twigs usually are responsible for poisoning animals. Wilted leaves and twigs are particularly danger ous, since the poison increases during wilting. tain, registry shelter with seats, picnic tables, toilets ? all very simple and detracting nothing from the prevading grandeur and silence of the forest. This masterpiece of nature is an example of the activities of the U. S. Forest Service in rec reation, watershed and wildlife management. The purity, clarity* and steady flow of the springs and streams record the powers of the forest to husband water and sustain streamflow in this watershed country with an an-, nual rainfall of 100 or mora Inches. The many squirrels, coons, birds and occasional deer testi fy to the splendid habitat pro served for wildlife. The well built, conservative, trails and the discreet picnicking faculties evi dence a carefully thougl}t-out policy of recreation develop ment. Timber management is reduced to removal of occasion al dangerous or diseased -trees. The giant trees and flashing waters, the flowers, mosses and ferns are something to remem ber. They inspire thoughts of pioneer days and of former eons back toward the Creation. Use of water in U. S. cities averages about 200 gallons per person per day. Let Us Scwice (fowt fRIDWOY Appoint lis the guardians of that ear of yours. Let us see to its needs, through regular cheek* ups on tires, battery, radiator and eranhcaae. _ NOLEN BROTHERS SERVICE STATION PHONE 69 FRANKLIN, N. C. In North Carolina Shows Big Decrease Child labor In North Carolina ha* shown a sharp decline In the past-World War {I years, according to the: State Board of Public Welfare here recently. In the six-year period since peak wartime employment (1944), the number of child labor certificates Issued has been reduced nearly three fourths, the figures show. In the year 1944-46, 6S.938 child labor certificates were Issued while In 1049-50, only 17,735 permits were authorised. V The 100 county departments of public welfare are respon sible for the Issuing of such cHHd labor e?rttfte*tei, regulations set up by the State Department of Labor. According to North Carolina law, children under, 18 who wish to work In this state must obtain permits from county departments of public welfare before they may do so. (Domestic and agricultural workers are not covered under this law and are not required to obtain child labor certifi cates.) The figures still reflect such seasonal employment peaks for children as June, when summer work opportunities appear, and December, w h e n Christmas makes many Job openings. American occupation of the Panama Canal zone by the U. S. began on May 4, 1904. COLD WEATHER .. . WILL SOON BE HERE .. . Bring your car in for a free check up and get ready for cold weather now. We suggest the following steps to prepare your car for rough weather: 1. Drain and flush your radiator, fill with clean water. 2. Add anti-rust compound and drive a few days. r -j ~ . ? 3. Bring your car back to us and let us tighten clamps on radiator, replace old worn-out hose, check water pump, radiator, heater, and core hole plugs for leakage, inspect cylinder headT check thermostat operation, test fan belt v ? \ , 4. Fill y6ur car radiator with Pres tone, and your car is ready to take on Old Man Winter. We have a good supply of Prestone on hand at $3.50 per gallon. BURRELL MOTOR COMPANY. 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