PAGE 2 THE YANCEY JOURNAL DECEMBER 25, 197 S 1 W * Ever Green With Gladness, Deep In Quiet Contentment- That’s Christmas! j Let These Good Things Be Yours. I ""Good"Selection" "" | iMmmL potted and Han 9 in 9 Poinsettias \ \ Centerpieces j Holiday Corsages \ j Tree Ornaments Flowers I by Vance j | Phone 682-2345 Burnsville sdfdse : HOT LATHER i MACHINE ■ WSHEtf I « 5 14 88 *r j ~ f ||j|lp Gift Carton $129 t Reg. $1.85 JL sdsfsdf i , l i * I */wPwmCD * #HD ’ 7 Reg. $25.99 I POLLARD’S i 9* Drug Store | Burnsville, N.C. Phone 682-2146 Retiree Honored At Christmas Dinner A Retirement-Christmas Dinner was held for N.B. Styles on December 17, 1975 on the occasion of his retirement from Yancey Railroad. Mr. Styles had wcrked for Yancey Railroad for several years and his retirement plaque was presented to him by J.V. Cannon, Manager of the railroad. Earl Van Horn, President of Yancey Railroad, honored Mr. Styles in a speech which remarked upon his service to the company. Mr. Styles [Ben] Is the first employee to receive such an award from the railroad. He has been and will continue to be a valuable source of knowledge and information to the Yancey Railroad and will always be remembered for his loyalty and dedication, stated Mr. Van Horn. J.V. Cannon noted, “His friendship and faith in me will always be remembered. Ben Is one person that cannot be replaced.” Pictured above [seated I. to r.] Eari Van Horn, President; N.B. Styles; W.B, Wilkins, Secretary. Standing in rear is Jean V. Cannon, General Manager of the Yancey Railroad. Dividend Directors of First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company have declared a regular quarterly common stock dividend of 51.25 per share. The dividend is payable April 2, 1976, to shareholders of record March in iQ7f, POLAROID i SUPER SHOOTER PLUS < LAND CAMERA Reg. 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AGRICULTURAL EXT] As the year end approach es many people like to look back on the years’ accomp lishments, do some speculat ing about the future and apply past experience to future guidance. In the local farm picture tobacco prices have been a letdown, bus haven’t really been less than papple were expecting, milk prices have remained stable, some fruit and horticulture crops were good, others such as apples very disappointing. Beef Cattle prices were better than anticipated by most people. Farm costs have letter To Tie Editor Dear Editor: The new Übnuy is incredibly beautiful and the h£st thing that has happened to Burnsville in a long time. Our hats off to everyone who has had anything to do with this project. The Downings Yancey County Country Store Dear Editor: The South Toe Volunteer Fire Department would like to wish our friends and supporters a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We are glad to announce that we have come a long way toward realizing our dream. Ground will be broken in January for the fire house. Our fire fighters confined a house fire to the attic and savetfthe house besides putting out numerous brush fires. Everyone is invited to a pot luck supper on January 23 starting at 6 p.m. at the South Toe School. Please bring your favorite dish and remember we need your financial support for the coming year as well as your moral support. Dorothy McHugh For The South Toe Volunteer Fire Department Dear Editor: We have been meaning to write this letter for a long time and today something happened that finally got us around to doing it. On our way to work this morning we almost ran over a puppy that could not have been over six weeks old. Every day we drive from Pensacola to Burnsville and back. We drive slowly and cautiously. And every day we have to avoid at least three or four dogs that chase our car or are simply sitting in the middle of the road. Time and time again we try to avoid them because it would break our hearts to run over someone’s pet. We have now decided that we are more important than the dogs after running off the road and almost wrecking our car several times. In our opinion anyone who has a dog and lives on a heavily traveled road [referring especially to the area of road close to Burnsville] should be responsible enough to keep the dog off the road where it will not get hurt itself or cause anyone else any danger. For the dog’s sake and for public safety. All emotions aside-these dogs are a traffic hazard. I hope the people who own these dogs-and I’m sure they know who they are-read this letter and take some action for everyone’s sake. Sincerely, Mr.jtnd Mrs. Geraid Dilsaver remained hign anu decreased margin opportunities for the farmer. OUTLOOK 1976 There is a general concen sus among economists that the ’76 total economy outlook is encouraging. The real gross national product is predicted to advance 5-7 percent' above ’75. However, substantial unemployment will remain in the labor market. Factories and equipment will operate at less than peak rates. The key to ’76 outlook is a continual recovery of the general economy. FERTILIZER It is likely that more fertilizer will be available next year as new factories begin their production. The short age of natural gas will be one major constraint. Supplies of * Nitrogen should be up but still -- remain tight. Capacity to produce phosphate is up 28% over last year. Certain items of fertilizer have already dropped compared to a year ago. POLICY IMPACT North Carolina farmers are concerned about govern ment policies on crops such as tobacco and peanuts. The Secretary of Agriculture has already announced a reduc tion of 15% in Flue Cured Tobacco quota for 1976. Quotas for Burley wil} be announced by February 1. HOG NEWS The graded feeder pig market at Asheville will have a new policy important to farmers beginning January 1. All feeder pigs sold through the Tele-Auction sales are required to have tails docked. Buyers prefer docked pigs to reduce tail biting problems in the feed out pens. Pigs should have their tails docked on their first day of age. A tooth nipper tool works real well to cut the tail off about Vi inch from its base. The same iodine used on the navel cord can be used to disinfect the tail. Pigs older than 3 days should be docked with an emasulator which cuts and crushes. That prevents he morrhaging in older pigs. The Extension Office has one set of emasculators for loan to - farmers who need them. Docking a newborn pig is not difficult and can be done by onejnajjj^^ ——— CborlesGillespie /^HEALTH JgMVEWS > P°** art * D ru * Tip: When not to take a laxative . If you’re one of the mil lions of Americans who uses laxatives, try to ask yourself these questions next time you take a dose: Why are you taking it? Are you trying to correct a rare case of constipation, or has it become habit? Pro longed use will impair nor mal bowel function and can lead to dangerous de pendence. ... Do you use laxatives, to stop abdom inal pains or vomiting? If so, don’t! You could over look a serious problem, such as appendicitis, .i. Are you taking it for an unexplained intestinal problem? Again, don’t! You could be ignoring v bowel cancer. Any time elimination habits change abruptly, see your family t doctor. We Wish To Thank You For Shopping With Us. Have A Nice Day And Come Again! Dial 682-2146 *DxccfyStwie Burnsville,NC T-g THE YANCEY JOURNAL Box 667 'h* Hurns\illf, N.C. 28714 Phone [7o4] 682-2120 Edward Yuziuk, Publisher Carolyn Yuzluk-Edltor Pot Randolph-Manager Brenda Webb-Staff Published Every Thursday By Twin Cities Publishing Co. 2nd Class Postage Paid At Burnsville, N.C. Thursday, Dec.2s, 1975 Vol. 4, Number 52 Subscription Rates By Malls In Yancey County One Year $5.00 Six Months $4.00 Out of County or State One Year $7.00