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COUNTY FAILS TO GROW ENOUGH CROPS FOR FOOD Lacked $391,866 of Growing Enough To Meet Needs Of Population «i Before Washington County can at tain a place in the “Live-at-Home” land of prosperity as advocated by Governor O Max Gardner, it must first increase its acreage planted and production in wheat, oats milk, poul try, eggs and home gardens. Figures compiled by the extension service of N. C. State College in con nection with the 1931 campaign, which has as its solgan “Farm to Make a Living In 1931” show that the county in 1929 failed by $391,833 to produce enough of the above mentioned crops to actually meet the needs of its farm population of 5,400. The shortage in home garden crops led the list, the va lue of the deficiency in this one item being placed at $199,242. The figures show that if farmers of the county are eating according to the average of the nation and feeding their livestock up to requirements they are being forced to spend a neat sum out side of the county each year for pro ducts that it is possible for them to turn out at home. Farmers of the county continue to bank oh cotton and tobacco to bring them in the cash with which to buy the things that they must have, but with prices tumbling on these two so called money crops, it is being point ed out that salvation and prosperity lies in production of food and feed stuffs. V\ ashington is doing well with its pork, producing a surplus valued at $140,000 above farm needs and at the same time producing a surplus valued at $17,615 in its corn crop, this figure being above the needs of the farm po pulation and all farm livestock. The county has been put in a “Live at-Home" class on eight food and feed crops, corn, rye, sweet potatoes, Irish potatoes, beef and veal, mutton and lamb, pork and hay. The value of the surplus on these eight crops was $367,962. Statistics on the county's produc tion of these crops follows: Corn 230,316 bushels required; 248,292 bushels produced; 17,976 bu shels surplus; $17,616 value of surplus. Rye 234 bushels surplus with a value of $313. Sweet Potatoes 7,884 bushels re quired; 14,688 bushels produced; 5, 804 bushels surplus; $6,124 value of surplus, Irish Potatoes 6,480 bushels re quired; 64,920 bushels produced; 58, 440 bushels surplus; $73,050 value of surplus. Reef and Veal 333 head required; 543 head produced; 210 head surplus; $9,950 value of surplus. Mutton and Lamb 200 head re quired; 336 head produced; 136 head surplus; $587 value of surplus. Pork and Lard 1,698 head re quired; 8,698 head produced; 7,000 head surplus; $140,000 value of surplus. Hay 5,484 tons required; 6,613 tons produced; 1,128 tons surplus; $20,322 value of surplus. Food and feed crops in which the county had a shortage below the needs of its farm population with statistics follow: Wheat 25,880 bushels required; no production; 25,880 bushels short age; $35,973 value of shortage. Oats 50,928 bushels required; 6,024 bushels produced; 44,904 bushels shortage; $32,780 value of shortage. Milk 729,000 gallons required; 218,718 gallons produced; 510,282 gal lons shortage; $91,851 value of short age. Poultry 55,800 birds required; 25,353 birds produced; 30,447 bird shortage; $27,402 value of shortage. Eggs.167,400 dozen require^; 152,118 dozen produced; 15,282 dozen shortage; $4,585 value of shortage. Home Gardens—540 acres required; 114 acres planted; 426 acres shortage; $199,242 value of shortage. - Approximately 400 acres of sweet po tatoes will be planted in Hoke Coun ty this season to be marketed coopera tively from curing houses. Last Chance To Buy Town License Plates -» Chief of Police P. W. Brown stated yesterday that one more chance would be given local car owners who have not yet bought their 1931 town license plates to comply with the law before he starts issuing warrants. However beginning next week, owners of cars who do not have the new tags will be issued summons, which will only mean an added expense to them. The chief ex plained that the majority of local people who own cars have al ready secured their licenses, and that drastic action against those who had not was ordered by town authorities. WASHINGTON’S MARRIAGE TO MARTHA CUSTIS -- George’s Courtship One of Finest Stories Ever Revealed So much has been written on the more spectacular phases of George \\ ashington’s life that is sometimes difficult to appreciate the really human qualities of the man. One of the finest stories ever told of Washington is th.at of his courtship of Martha Custis and their subsquent marriage. In this story are revealed some of the best and most attractive qualities of Ameri ca’s greatest hero. The firm, strong willed leader of men who unflinch ingly would face death on the battle field found that he needed the compan ionship and helpful counsel of a w-o man. Fortunately, he met the sort of woman he wanted to preside in his home, and they were married on Jan uary 6, 1759. The story of George Washington’s marriage to Martha Custis is told by the Division of Information and Pu blication of the George Washington Bicentennial Commission, in a state ment intended to call attention to the 172nd anniversary of this notable event. J Creorgc Washington first met the Widow Custis at the home of Major : Chamberlayne in May 1758. The lady j had then been a widow for about a j year. She had married Colonel Daniel Parke Custis when she was seventeen years old, and was left at his death eight years later, with two small child- 1 ten and a considerable fortune. Al though it is said that Washington was formally presented to Mrs. Custis for the first time by Chamberlayne, it is almost certain that the famous soldier and the charming widow bad at least ^ heard of each other before that time. Fate must have taken a hand in the events of that day in May when j Colonel Washington was detained at Williams’ Ferry over the Pamunkey by his friend, Major Chamberlayne, who earnestly pressed upon the young man an invitation to stay his journey i and enjoy the hospitality of the plan- j tation. But Washington was hasten- J ing to Williamsburg where he intend-; cd to ask the Governor in person for 1 men and supplies for the frontier, which previous urgent letters had failed to obtain. Chamberlayne was in sistent, however, and when it appeared ; that all his importunities must fail to alter the plans of the Colonel, he in formed the latter that he was then en tertaining the charming Mrs. Custis. This argument, apparently, was po- j tent enough to convince the young warrior where all others had been vain, and Washington consented to remain only enough to partake of the meal which was then being prepared. Bishop, the personal servant of Washington, who had served under Braddock. was instructed to hold the Colonel’s horse in readiness for a [ speedy departure as soon as dinner was over. The old soldier knew every well his master's reputation for punc tuality, and since the business at Wil liamsburg was important, he fully ex pected that this wait would be a brief one. But the dinner hour was passed, the sun sank lower into the west, and till Washington lingered. At last in he warm dusk of the May evening, he faithful Bishop received orders to | -table the horses for the night and :he journey was postponed until the next day. There Is something amusing in this scene of budding romance, although it is no wonder that Washington tarried. Martha Custis was beautiful, attrac tive and accomplished. She had been descripted as being short. slightly . plump and of engaging personality. ; Certainly the Colonel’s interest in the ! lady was matched by her own interest | in the renowed young soldier, and such ! mutual agreeableness was surely suf- 1 t'icient to crowd prosaic business into the background. However, the Governor had to be visited, so the next day found Wash ington on his way to Williamsburg. But as soon as the business which took him there was taken care of, the now fully smitten Colonel proceeded to the White House, the Custis home on the Pamunkey, where it appears Mrs. Custis expected him. When he left there he must have been in high spirits, for he took with him the la dy’s promise to marry him as soon as he should finish his military service on the Ohio. Washington did not see his betroth ed again for several months, for it was December before lie returned from this expedition. His dutis fulfilled, the Colonel resigned from the army and hastened plans for the wedding. It v. as during Washington’s absence on the frontier that he wrote the only letter to Martha which alone remains ol his prenuptial correspondence with he:. This dignified and gravely ten dor note is dated Fort Cumberland, July 20,1758. “We have begun our march to the Ohio. A courier is starting for Wil liamsburg, and I embrace the oppor tunity to send a few words to one whose life is now inseparable from nine. Since that happy hour when we made our pledges to each other, my thoughts have been continually going to you as to another self. That All- i powerful Providence may keep us both in safety, is the prayer of your faith ful and ever affectionate friend. It still is uncertain whether the marriage occurred in Saint Peter’s Church or at the bride's he me, the White House. At any rate, the Re verend Mr. Mossom, rector of Saint Peter’s, officiated at the ceremony. Jared Sparks, one of Washington’s earliest biographers, is the authority 'or the dater of the wedding which he established as January 6. But no mat- j :cr whether the wedding took place at he White House or in the church it ,vas a notable event and was attended ^ ;y a great number of Virginia’s pro ninent peoeple. The Governor him self was there with civil and military uithorities, and many of the socially L-lite. Only a traditional account of lie festivities on that occasion exists ;oday, but certainly the celebration eft nothing lacking. Martha's wedding gown has been j bus described by one writer: “ a| satin quilt, over which a heavy white j ;ilk, inter-woven with threads of sil- i ter, was looped back with white satin i ihbons, richly brocaded into a leaf pat ent. Her bodice was of plain satin, j tnd the brocade was fastened on the tust with a stiff butterfly bow of the : •ibbon. Delicate lace finished the low, iquare neck. There were close elbow | deeves revealing a puff and frill of ace. Strings of pearls were woven in ind out of her powdered hair. Her high | teeled slippers were of white satin, vith brilliant buckles.’’ The attractive appearance of the | tride was equalled by that of the tall, ,veil-built bridegroom. Always parti- ; tular over his dress, Washington, on | his occasion, was elegantly arrayed md, according to all accounts, was the nost gallantly magnificent figure in all | hat assemblage. At last Mount Vernon had a mis ress, but months elapsed after the | vedding before the young bride saw ter future home. Washington had list been elected to the House of Bur ?esaes so the young remained in Wil iantsburg while that Chamber re named in session until May. When , Washington did return with his wife | o his beautiful estate on the Potomac j lie place became home to both of hem for the remainder of their lives. LAST NOTICE! Automobile owners are hereby given notice that unless City license plates are put on their cars by next week, I will be forced to issue warrants for them. This action is taken by order of the board of commissioners, and no exceptions will be made. Save expense, time, and embarrassmnt by complying with the law at once. P. H. BROWN CHIEF OF POLICE SKINNERSVILLE —«— SMinnei^ville, Feb. 23.—Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Bell, of Chowan River Bridge, motored here Monday to visit friends. Miss Corrinne Bell and Mr. J. C. Swain, of Pleasant Grove, attended the funeral of Mr. Emmett Grandy in Berkley Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Holton were in Plymouth Wednesday. Miss Christine Spruill spent the week-end in Roper, the guest of Miss Grace Windley. Mrs. Emmett Grandy and three children, Emmett, jr , Madeline and baby, formerly of Presque Isle, Maine, are making their home with Mrs. I.ela Styron. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reddick and daughters, Misses Ruby and Mabel Reddick, were in Plymouth Saturday shopping. Miss Jennie Swain and Misses Ruby and Mabel Reddick were the guests of Misess Eva and Alice White Sun day. Mr. and Mrs. Walter White and daughter, Margie, called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Tarkenton Sun day night. Mr. Joe White, Misses Mabel and Ruby Reddick, Miss Jennie Swain. Misses Eva and Alice White were in Plymouth Sunday afternoon. Services were held at Holly Neck Christian Church Sunday night by Mr. Gilbert Davis, of Plymouth. Mesdames M. J. Elliott, C. V. White and Clinton Everett visited in the home of Mrs. Mollie Wiley Sun day afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Bell, Mrs. Clinton Everett and Mrs. Matilda Aumack were guests of Mrs. S. A. Holton Monday afternoon. -3— CRESWELL Miss Blanche Davis is spending some time with her mother, Mrs. Priscilla Davis, who is very ill. Mrs. George Stillman and Christine Stillman were visitors in Columbia Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bateman spent the week-end with Mr. Bate man's parent, Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Bateman. Mr. and Mrs. Alton Eason are inov ng back to their home in Stantons burg. Mr. C. H. Rabon has returned to Creswell after spending some time in Raleigh with his wife, who is very ill. Miss Essie Jordan spent the week :nd with her mother, Mrs. Will Jor lan. Friends of Mrs. Vidia Davenport will be glad to know that she is im proving from her recent illness. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Spruill spent lie week-end with the parents of Mrs. Spruill, Mr. and Mrs. Renzy Sawyer. Friends of Miss Ester Wake Hol oway and Mrs. Will Jordan will re jret to learn that they are very ill. MOUNT TABOR Miss Clara Furlough was the guest >f Miss Adelia Ambrose Saturday light. Mrs. C. J. Phelps visited her mother,' tfrs. Luther Hassell, of Roper, Wed tesday. She was accompanied by Miss ilsie Barnes. Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Spruill, of Piney Srove, visited Mr. and Mrs. R. W. 7urlough Saturday afternoon. Messrs. Howard Ambrose, Lonnie davenport, and Howard Clifton were! n Plymouth Saturday evening. j Mr. and Mrs. I. F. Ambrose visitid ; Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Ambrose Sunday: ifternoon. Miss Jimmie Bateman spent the ,veek-end with her sister, Mrs. Tom \lexander, of Scuppernong. Miss Yirdia Ambrose was the guest >f her cousin, Miss Elizabeth Am irose, Saturday night. -*- j Zion Demonstration Club i Has Interesting Meeting -n>— — The Zion Club met Tuesday, Feb ruary 24, at the home of Mrs. Pete Phelps, with Mrs. Phelps and Miss Mattie Davenport ac'ing as joint hos :esscs. Following the preliminary program, presided over by the presi lent, Mrs. Phelps, a demonstration on inishing floors was staged by Miss Pratt Covington, county home agent. I'here were 12 members present. The dub will have a joint meeting with he Chapel Hill club in March. Washington's marriage was a sin gularly happy one. In Martha he found all those womanly qualities which were needed to supplement those of his own character. Who can mea sure the value of the encouragement she must have given him during the weary days of the Revolution? Cer tainly she was always a faithful and devoted wife, and the Father of his Country owed a great deal to her for the measure of success he attained. Among the anniversaries of the im portant dates in the life of George Washington, this one of his wedding holds an element of human interest which no doubt is appreciated by all his countrymen. Alleghany sheep growers have or ganized a county cooperative sheep growers association to market the spring crop of lambs and wool. INFLUENZA SPREADING Check Colds at Once With 666. Take It As a Preventive Use 666 Salve for Babies PLEASANT GROVE —*— Capt. and Mrs. P. II. Beil, of Cho wan Bridge, were the guests of Mrs. W. B. Chesson Monday. Mrs. J. C. Swain and Miss Corinne Bell motored to Norfolk Wednesday to attend the funeral of Mr. Emmett' Gran fly. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Snell, of Roper, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Snell, of Skin nersviile, were the guests of Mrs. C. VV. Snell Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Davis, of near Roper, spent Sunday with Mrs. J. VV. Chesson. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Chesson, Mrs. Ida Hodges and Mrs. Sue L. Blount motored to Columbia Sunday to see Mrs. Henry Davenport. Mrs. Joe Hathaway, of Creswell, was the guest of Mrs. J. J. Barnes, Friday. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Knowles spent Sunday with Mrs. Myrtle Lilley, near Roper. Mrs. Sue L. Blount and Mrs. Ida Hodges were the guests of Miss Au gusta Carstarphen at Roper Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. VV. VV. White and daughter, Margie, Mrs. VV. B. Ches son, Wm. Ross, Misses Louise and Jewel Chesson were the guests of Mrs. T. VV. Tarkenton Sunday. Mr. A. J. Barnes and Miss Mabel Barnes motored to Plymouth Monday. Mr. Ronda Davenport and Miss Margaret Vail motored to Belhaven Thursday. We are sorry to note that Mrs. C. VV. Snell is reported as being very ill at this writing. Mr. VV. B. Everett made a btisi 'ness trip to Suffolk this week. Mr. D. A. Collins, of Norfolk, spent the week-end here wtih his wife. Mrs. N. T. Everett has returned home from Columbia and reports that her daughter, Mrs. William Liverman, who is in the Columbia hospital, will he able to return to her home in a few days. Little Joseph Bunch is in St. Vin cent’s hospital. Norfolk. His condi tion is reported as grave. Mr. VV. L. Daniels, of Wilmington, I is spending some time here with his wife and little son, Oswell, who has been very sick. Mr. Edison Knowles was the dinner guest of Mrs. T. W. Tarkenton Sun- * day. -a-. WESTOVER Mrs. Carrie Baldwin, of Enfield, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Ayers. Elmer Davenport, of Roanoke Ra pids, was at home for the week-end. Mrs. Walter Gurganus, of Williams ton, is spending some time with her mother, Mrs. Sarah Sitterson. N'ed Swain was the week-end guest of his mother, Mrs. C. E. Swain. -<t> Land is being cleared in Richmond county for pasture planting and pre parations are under way to increase he population of family cows. CHERRY Misses Hortcnse Ambrose and Tea die Mae Gibbs motored to Columbia Saturday P. M. Mi-- I.ucy Ray Spruill spent the past week end at WiUiamston. Mr W. X. Gibbs and soil Norman Gibbs of Portsmouth were here Fri day night. Mr. Mike Davenport and Miss Gla days Snei! motored to Walstonburg Sunday. T. H. Gibbs and Jim Alexander were here Thursday. Mirfs Elizabeth Phelps was the week end guest of Miss Lela Swain. Mr. and Mrs. Koria Spruill or Colerain spent the past week-end with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Spruill. Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Barnes, Misses F.velyn Spruill, Hortense Ambrose. Messrs. VV. M. Barnes and Charlie Barnes motored to New Bern Sunday. Miss Mildred Hutton and Mr. Rus sell Norman were here Sunday night. Miss Zylphann Oliver was the guest of Miss Virginia White Sun day. Mr. and Mrs. Rosebud Robinson of Rocky Mount was the week end guest of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Spruill. Friends of little Forest Woodley Snell will be glad to know that he is greatly improved after ati attack o pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Gibbs and little daughter Nina Stevie were the guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Z. H. Phelps Sunday. CHAPEL HILL —«— Mrs. Ethel Alexander, who has been visiting her mother. Mrs. L. D. Har rison, left Thursday for her home in Norfolk. Mi-- Blanche Ange was the guest of Miss Elizabeth Gurganu- the week end. Mr. T on Reese and sister, Mable, o: Newport News. Va., spent the week end with their mother. Mrs. Harry Reese. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gurganus and children spent Sunday with hi' parents, Mr. and Mr-. J. L. Gurganus. Mr. and Mr- W. J. Gurganus was the dinner guest of Mr and Mrs. D. D. Ambrose Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Harrison and Wil liam Roebuck motored t , W llliam-ton Tuesday on business. Mrs. Ruth Harrison was the guest of Mr. nad Mrs. Abe Arnold Sunday. The Community is glad to learn that Miss Eliza Robert- m is recovering af ter a severe case of influenza and hopes she will soon he out again. -x, \V. H and R. S. Francisco of Cra ven County have placed 35 head of beef steers on feed to begin a new demonstration in livestock farming in eastern Car lina. The steers averaged 699 pounds each. LIQUID OR TABLETS Cure Colds, Headaches, Fever 6 6 6 SALVE CURES BABY’S COLD Plan Your GARDEN NOW! Buy Quality Seeds at Lowest Prices Here By Weight From Bulk Seed This year raise a garden that you will be proud of and (hat will bring you handsome returns in the finest garden produce. Let us fi'1 a’l your seed requirements at the lowest prices in yearsfines# quality tested seeds, specially selected for local soil and weather conditions ... seed that you will find easy to grow and most satisfactory in results. Arps Pharmacy P. M. ARPS, Manager Agent, Buxton-White Seed Co. 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CABBAGE Pound 23; Irish Potatoes ■O 9c Pound " 10 Sweet Potatoes Pound “ ALL Sc CANDY i pie Three'for ^ ^ SOUTHDOWN 12 lb. bag 14 lb. bag (8 lb. bag 16 lb. bag 35' 69' $1.37 $2.69 QUEEN'S TASTE 12 lb. bag 24 lb. bag" 48 lb. bag 96 lb. bag 37‘ 73c $1.43 $2.80 WILLIFORD’S and YELLOW FRONT MARKET
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