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C ;.jdat, jactary 2$, im t 5 1 r ( yjU TlLllS j Stale In 1EI I JiMIohs i of Dollars Used In Construction Work Which Provides Many -.Workers Jobs Two-' hundred and nineteen indus trial' plants of which 90 were en tirely new and 129 additions to ex isting plants, were established in North Carolina during 1939, it has just been (announced by Director R. Bruce Etheridire 'of the Deoartment jot , Conservation ' and Development J derson, Industrial engineer in charge of . the Commerce and Industry divl , ision. ' ... -More than $16,000,000 was spent on industrial construction in the State during the past year, including the' building for these 219 industries and ; additions. If the cost of ma chinery' and equipment for these windings were included, it is esti mated that the total amount would probably be double the cost of the buildings, or exceed $30,000,000. If v-operating capital should be added, the figure would be still larger. But no ' accurate figures are available either as to cost of equipment or amount of operating capital. It Jb. estimated that 16,000 more workers will be given jobs as a re- ! 9( ftfl Intetn?? xinBi?n and that the additional payroll proviaea will amount to more than $13,000, 000 a.yearv Hosiery mills led the list for the second, successive year both in the number of new plants and new addi tions, with 25 new mills and 49 ad. .ditions. jpfvthe 90 entirely new industrial plant which located in the State last year; 47 were in the textile classifi cation, J which 25 were hosiery ' taflto, 10 cotton yarni and goods, tight dyelrif Ertd finishing plants and , 'v Itnfc goods mills. Of the other 43 plants, 12 were in the food pro cessing field, ten mineral products, seven paper and printing. Among the 129 new additions, were 49 hosiery mills, 36 cotton yarn and goods, 15 silk and rayon, nine dye ing and finishing plants, four knit goods and five miscellaneous. 60 Million Spent In State By CC Since April, 1933 What the Civilian Conservation Cons has meant to North Carolina since its establishment in April 1933, Was made known this week when T. j:41!iGrieV-6!tate -PCCTselection super s' -visor for the State Board of Chan i -ties and Public Welfare, reported an estimate of $60,114,000 in Federal obligations spent or contracted in the State through October 31, 1939. Number of enrollees employed in 39 OCC camps in October was 7,723 and accomplishments .through the r preceding month were listed as 2,720 miles of minor roads, 170,000 acres of forest stand improvement, 173,000 man-days of forest fire fighting and prevention, 92,600 erosion control check dam37 123 lookout houses and towers, anji. 22,600,000 square yards of seeding, sodding, tree planting and gully control. Estimated allotments sent by en- ' - Tollees to their dependents at home s "nj.'. ame to $12,840,000 which resulted from the labors of 58,070 North Car olina, youths given employment in the corps, since its organization. v " ;''In, the healthful atmosphere of outdoor COC camps, enrollees are . ." taught how to work and how to make a liVing'jGrjer. said.. iv "Millions of acres of forests, parks, v 'i . and;. farm lands furnish the" labora- toiy in which young men and war ,. veterans gain practical experience v. i vai. training;.;. -H "All camp fMilrtlesa(,utiliaed to 'C instill in each youths sound habits of work, pride in accomplishment and f'.. the importance of regular habits, or , derUness,. .neatness and clean living. v '.'About 91 'percent of all enrollees at "f - 'tend, camp -education and training i programs," Grier said. . Local Man Damages Car In Wreck" Near Windsor J. E. Morris,'1 returning home Fri-. day, during the severe cold weather, ; narrowly escaped , serious ' personal injury when "his cat' was: badly dam , aged' In" an " accident. ." Mr. 'Morris, who' is State inspector"., of gasoline', was driving his car, which was struck by a snow plough. The accident oc curred 41 short distance west of Windsor. 1 - , CENTER IIILL NEWS -w i.ir. ana mrs. xmioh ueicn lert jkxunuay lur mi,, uurau to oe WIU1 Mrs. Belch's mother, Mrs. Upchurch, who is quite ill. wiUi pneumonia.- Hiss Lucy Myers White, Mrs. Otis Ellis,- Misses N Kathleen' and Edna V.'rrd visited Mrs. J. S. Turner on T..irsday afternoon, r t ', I" '3 Myrtle Clemmer left Sunday . r her home in Roanoke, Vs., sfter -' t with Miss Freda Hobbs." She , i ;,:r.a tiled home -by -Miss cm a nci irvr AUtUmm 4JUHIW H.IL JJ.LJJ L. JJ'40 Uili-M, HIJIUIII mmju. 1UUUUUMIWUH JUIU M H.. .lUB ' i s 1 -t- ( I ffe; 'If VCfM The changing foliage and pleasant weather of autumn make it an ideal sea son for outdoor snapshooting whether in black-and-white or full-color. A UTUMN, with Its bright hues, pleasant weather, and feeling of seasonal chango, is one of the most delightful t'jines of the year to be out doors. And it is a time rich In picture material a perfect season to load up your earners', climb In the car or put on hiking boots, and go afield with an eye alert for picture chances. Look for these picture opportuni ties in harvest scenes ... on the farms ... wherever there is rural activity. Watch the skies for cloud formations -that will add glory to your landscape shots. As leaves be gin to fall, and bonfires are burning, look for atmospheric effects sun byrgts slanting through trees and Smoke for these teo will make fine pictures. If your camera can be loaded with full-color film, by all, means plan to take advantage of the brilliant col ors as leaves begin to change and asrame their autumnal hues. Aad look for color-filming opportunities in the orchards where bright-colored fruit hangs against the green of trees, It you go on group hikes at this Ideal hiking season, see that members of your crowd wear suit SjMa tcstumei with bright touches Hobbs, who will' be her guest for some time. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Byrum and daughter, Shirley, spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. Byrum's par ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Byrum. Doris Jean, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Byrum, is quite ill with whooping cough. Mrs. J. G. White went to Edenton Sunday afternoon to hear "The Messiah." N. Bunch visited his wife Monday. Mrs. Bunch is a patient in St. Vin cent's Hospital, Norfolk, Va., and she is reported to be convalescing satisfactorily. J. P. Barnett is confined to his bed with an attack of flu. Mrs. Rufus Smithson is substitut ing for Mrs. Mattie P. Nixon, who has flu. Mrs. Emmett Jones has returned to her home in Norfolk, Va., after a week's visit with her aunt, Mrs. Ida Reed. Mrs. Reed accompanied her home. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Turner and two children were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Byrum Sunday. Mrs. Lloyd Bunch and son, Dallas, are . visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. I. Hassell, in Columbia. Mrs. Oscar Parker has returned to her home in Norfolk, Va., after spending last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Bunch. E. B. White is confined to. his bed with an attack of 'flu. ' . Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Boyce have recently moved into their new house. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Belch . have moved ipto their new house. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Byrum, of Can non's Ferry, visited Mr. and Mrs. Edward Byrum on Sunday. Mrs.-Ervin Jordan and sons, Doug las and Gene, visited Mrs. J. P. By rum and Mrs. Edward Byrum Thursday.-'--.- - , Mrs. J. S. Turner and daughter, Peggy, visited - Mrs; T. E. Chappell Monday--; t"' '' . : Mr. and Mrs. .Cotter Bright White and daughter, woveiia, ainea witn ms parents, .Mr.- and Mrs. J. TV White, Sunday. , c i , . , Oof Hons , r' . , ly Nsrah SsrMi Yon see a snug, suburban house ' With pocket-hanky lawn, , . , , I A house that's homey, gay, and ' sweet , , : Though its new look is gone.'. ; ' Ton only see a bare-kneed boy, Who's much like any ether; " , A' freckled girl with tumbled hair. .." Who takes after her mother. , : , But if I see a heaven-on-earth - ' With little cherubs in it, , Yon mustn't think I've lost my wits Consider for a minute , - flow, ever since this world began ' - Each doting mother's nose Has been especially equipped ' Willi spectacles at rose! ;, o GUILD rs pictures of color that vill add appeal to your full-color shots. In black-and-white shooting, keep a color filter on your lens to bring Out the clouds in landscape shots and haryes (wanes. Don't confine yourself to general soenlcs ani views keep an eye open for close ups that reflect the spirit of the sea son. Let your pictures show peqple at work . . . plucking fruit, husking corn, perhaps sowing wjuter covet" crops . . . so that your autumn record will really portray this time of year, and its typical activities. I it you picnic at tais season ana you should you 11 una the camera an ideal means of recording your outdoor fun. Wherever you go . . . whatever you do . . . picture oppor tunities Are waiting and the wise ' snapshooter will try to UtlHie. them all. '! John van Guilder - PHOTaTiftJssrssf1 or picnics, carry a roll of high speed film the kind ' for night snapshots. It's four times as fast as regular daylight film, and comes In bandy for snaps In late afternoon, or in shady spots such as 1 the picnic frrove. ' Income Taxes A Federal' representative will come to Hertford to aid local citi zens in filling out tax returns, C. H. Roberson, collector for North Caro lina, announced last week. A representative will be in the Post Office Building all day on March 11, to assist anyone desiring the help. The returns, both Federal and State, must be filed by March 15th. Canning Requirements Told By Nutritionist Thirty-two quarts of vegetables and 24. quarts of fruit should be canned for each member of the fam ily, says Miss Mary E. Thomas, nu tritionist of the State College Ex tension Service. She also recom mends 10 quarts of canned meats, 10 pounds of dried vegetables, two quarts each of preserves and jam, and one quart each of jelly, kraut, pickle and relish for each person on the farm. "Canning is the simplest and most satisfactory way of maintaining the year-round health of the rural fam ily, and is essential in the economical balancing of the food budget," Miss Thomas declared. The nutritionist listed the follow ing vegetables, and quantities of each, as a desirable canning budget: Asparagus, 1 quart; string beans, 5 quarts; lima beans, 1 quart; beets, 2 quarts; carrots, 1 quart; corn, 1 quart; soup mixture, 6 quarts; okra, 1 quart; garden peas, 2 quarts; and tomatoes, 12 quarts. Fruits, and the quantities to be canned for each person, are: apples, 3 quarts; blackberries, 3 quarts; dew berries, 2 quarts; huckleberries, 2 quarts; cherries, 1 quart; grapes, 2 quarts; peaches, 4 quarts; pears, 4 quarts; pSums, 2 quarts; and fruit jukes, 1 quart, "If all of, the varieties 6f fruits and vegetables are not available, can more of, those that ;are , available," Miss Thomas declared. "To deter mine the, . family canning budget, multiply;' the requirements for each person by the number of persons in the family." CROSS ROADS NEWS Mr. and Mrs. William Corprew, of Edenton, visited Mr. and Mrs. Louis Corprew Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. -J. C. Leary visited .Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Hollowell Satur day evening, : Mrs; Ralph Hollowell is suffering with an attack of pleurisy. ' Dr. and Mrs. W. L Hart, Mr. and Mrs. John F. ' White and daughter, Carolyn, Miss Ruby Lents, Mr. and Mrs. Bay Hollowell' and' daughter, Anne, of Edenton, and Miss, May- livif CahaaI Ty Da ft fit Hold III Hizpir CityOriMdniajf Program Arranged By State College Officials, All Growers Urged to Attend County agents in this section have arranged with the poultry depart ment of State College to hold a one day poultry school at Elizabeth City on January 29. ' The school will be "held 'In the Agricultural Building from 9:45 a. m. to 3:30 p. m., and it is hoped that every poultry- grower in this section will be able to attend, as an excellent program has been arranged to give important information concerning the care of poultry. The following program has been arranged by the State College offi cials: 9:45-10:30 "Utilizing Our Flocks and Equipment More Fully," C. F. Fairish. 10:20-11:30 "A Breeding program fWf All Eastern North Carolina Farmers," C. J. Maupin. 11:35-12:05 "Modern Methods Marketing Poultry Products," T. Brown, 12:05- 1:15 Recess For Lunch. Of T. C, j.:io- i.io onowing rut F. Parrish. 1:45- 2:45 Round Table? Discussion, Led by the Staff. 2:45- 3:50 Autopsying Diseased Birds, H, C. GBUgerj Demonstra tion In Grading and Packing Eggs, T. T. Brown; Exhibits and Models, C. J. Maupin and C. F. Parrish. . There will be a place at the rear of the room to exhibit eggs. If you have some that you woudd like to ex hibit, please bring twelve with, y0u belle Edwards, of Whaleyville, Va., spent Sunday with Mrs. W. W. ounvi.. , Mr. and Mrs. Elton Jordan arrf family, Of Newport News, Va., Mr. and Mrs. Fred White and family, and Miy, and Mre. Isaac Jordan, Jr., and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Jordan, Sr., Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Millie Monds and Mrs. Mar tha Monds have returned home after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Jor dan, Sr. Lester Jordan is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Elton Jordan, at Newport News, Va. Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Bush visited Mrs. Lula Rountree, at Hobbsville, Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Elliott, of Edenton, and Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Perry, of Colerain, visited Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Elliott Thursday after- " i. g W or io uaad car ,w toeK mar. luyouiuut iv m 0f mora rH.vrolt. cor and wv lfvi3M Hollowell Chevrolet Co. noon. " ' Miss Frances Evans, of Jackson, spent the week-ond with Mrs. Z. W. Evans. Mrs. H. S. Crist has returned to her home at Lynchburg, Va., after spending sometime with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Perry. Mrs. Crist was called here to be with hei mother, who has been very ill. The many friends of Mrs. W. A. Perry will be glad to learn that her condition is much improved, after an attack of pneumonia. .Hiller Fahey Byrum was the week- end guest of Hutchings Winborne. Thomas Corprew spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Louis Corprew. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Perry, of Rocky Hock, visited Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Elliott Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Qf J. Hollowell and son visited Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Boyce, at Center Hill, Sunday even ing. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Privott visited Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wiggins, at Center Hill, Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Wilbur Hollowell, Mrs. C. J. Hollowell, Mrs. Ernest Privott and Mrs. E. N. Elliott visited Mrs. Ralph Hollowell Monday afternoon. Luke and Ray Hollowell, of Ports mouth, Va., spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hollowell. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Hollowell and son visited Mr. and Mrs. Raleigh Hobbs, at Hobbsville, Sunday after noon. Mrs. Z. W. Evans called to see Colds Cause Discomfort For quick relief from the misery of colds, take 666 666 (JQUID-TABLCTB-8ALVE-NOSE DROPS NOTICE TO A penalty of 1 per cent on all 1939 taxes will go in effect February 1st. Please come forward and pay your taxes and avoid this penalty. TOWN OF W. G...NEWBY, Clerk J 1 1 I ""J Cat h Town . make rw- - . . the 64797 people bought Md cart and fnwfcs from Chevrolet slealert during the loit four years. , ! ii.lt- HERTFORD, N. C. Mrs. W. A. Perry Monday morning. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Welch, Jr, and daughter, of Washington, N. ( p spent Sunday as guests of, Mr,, and V Mrs. J. C. Leary. .. ' y:l.t07l George BlanchardLof Suffolk, Va is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Blanchard. Chevrolet Sales On Cars And Trucks Increase In January In spite of unfavorable weather conditions prevailing over much of the country, retail sales of new cars and trucks by Chevrolet dealers in the first 10 days of the new year to talled 21,998 "units, as against 15,018 in the same perioc? :n 1939, W. E. Holier, general sales manager, an nounced. This represents a gain of 46.5 per cent, one of the largest reg istered in any 10-day period since announcement of the 1940 models. Sales of trucks, Mr. Holler said, totalled 4,282, as compared with 3,323 in the first 10 days of last year. Used car sales in the first 10 day3 also showed gains over 1939, the fig ures indicate. In the first 10 days of January, 32,919 used cars were sold, as against 29,539 in the same period last year. When Knighthood Was In Flower First of a series of stirring tales about exciting events in the days when "Knighthood Was In Flower," told by a famous American author, appears February 4th in THE AMERICAN WEEKLY the big magazine distributed with the Baltimore American On sale at all newsstands TAXPAYERS HERTFORD is Mi ... (fl mm 5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD BUY YOUR USED CAR FROM YOUR CHEVROLET DEALER NOW I Buy a reconditioned used car 1 now, and save costly repairs on your old car. Q Save further depreciation on L your old car. Trade up to a late model used car now. O Buy now before prices rise and save the difference. A Save winter conditioning expense on your old car. c All used cars are priced to sell fast to make room for more trade-ins. Buy now and save. ' Chvr4 Dnriwi on HMdkiuwMra lf USED TRUCK ValiMi!
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