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'wi-,v'5't,"',,fP J. 1i J J -f k 1 4 U i 4 t "A ,1 M' if lis THE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY, HERTFORD, N. C, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1940 J PAGE SEVEN f s 4 si" loc!ii;:g at imiii;:gto;i By Hugo S. Sima, Washington Correspondent FAlM AID REDUCED. . WALLACE PROTESTS.' ; NAVAL AUTHORIZATION. v EDISON CITES CONDITIONS. - PRESIDENT ENJOYS ISSUE. Rigorously following its economy , policy," the House - Appropriations Committee last week drastically re- . ducl the "budget v request for farm relief, cutting the total from the $788,929,519 requested to $634,399, 256. ' The chief slices from the bud get figures were $72,678,812 from the (rcrplu8 'commoUty dUpoaal Item, which' carries out the Food Stamp Plan; $4788i()0(te" ? carry out the 1982 Sugar Act and $25,000,000 for farm tenaiit Wansc i, ''), Tto''iiyw:fa we .'-eat recom . mended is; emphasized by the failure of, the President to recommend any sum for parity payments. The much sought goal of parity for farmers "'J";" means payments designed to raise farm purchasing power to the 1910 ; 1914 leveL This should not be con J' fused with price levels. Farm pur ., ' chasing power depends upon the ' ' ratio between prices received by the ' farmers ""for agricultural products s and the prices they have to pay for the non-agricultural goods that they "i buy. While farm prices in January ' approached parity levels, the prices of non-agricultural products were nearly thirty per cent higher than in the nre-war period. This means ' Vthat farm buying power, measured lKthe purchasing power of the farm dollar, is at a thirty percent ais count. - Following the action of the House Committee, Secretary Wallace warn ed farmers that an attempt was be inir made to "scuttle" the farm pro gram. He again stressed the need of some source of funds to provide parity payments and suggested the . , income certificate plan of processing taxes to finance them. Edward A. O'Neal, president of the American 1 Farm Bureau Federation, protested against economy "at the expense of W'. agriculture," pointing out that farm income is nearly "two. billion short of parity", and that the economic ' ' j balance in this country will not be restored until farmers are able to trade their products on a fair basis for goods and services produced by other groups. Final action by the House Naval Committee on the fleet expansion program is expected this week. The Committee is expected to recommend a $656,000,000 jrograiBi 'which' is iialf of what the Narvy asked for.v Read ers should understand that this does not appropriate any money whatso ever. The action of the Committee will not reduce naval appropriations TAYLOR THEATRE EDENTON, N. C Friday, Feb. 9 Don Ameche, AI Jolson anji Andrea Leeds In "SWANEE RIVER" Saturday, Feb, 10 Charles Starrett in "WESTERN CARAVANS" Sunday and Monday, Feb. 11-12 , Jonathan Swift's Immortal Tale GULLIVER'S TRAVELS" Feature Cartoon Filmed In Technicolor Regular Admission Prices Tuesday, ' Feb. IS Double Feature Tito Guizar in THE LLANO KID" u ' Ltoyd Nolan in H??;" The MaV Who Wouldn't Talk" Wednesday Feb. 14 . ' i CharUe Chan in J -cixy 0F DARKNESS" f - s lioes .;. -Rebuilt "3, - Leather Coats Repaired 1 Inflio's Si;cs Pblislio Mail Orders Given Immediate Attention ; rj 'ReturnPcctage Paid - -- Shod Rebuilding. DoncBy Qualified Men Mian xTard's a nickel. All that the action of the Committee means is that the naval committee thinks, in view of present world conditions, the existing navy, plus all ships heretofore - authorized, is not large enough, and therefore it approves -the construction of 21 addi tional warships to cost $372,000,000, 22 auxiliary vessels, to cost $183, 000,000 and 1,011 airplanes to cost $100,000,000. The Navy nad recommended a $1,300,000,000 expansion program to provide 77 fighting ships, 81 auxil iary vessels and; 2,395 planes. .Work is now proceeding on 61 fighting ships authorized by previous action of Congress. : . ,,. . Charles Edison, 'Secretary of the Navy, in a plea for approval of the full program, . said that opinions must be readjusted to meet chang ing conditions. He referred to treaty violations and warned that our fleet "when augumented by all ships now building or ordered, plus all ships authorized but not yet appropriated for, wiQ still be inferior to the combined strength of possible ene mies." In calculating defense needs, he said, consideration must be given the possibility of a defeat for either side in the present European War. "The strength of friendly nation may even be turned against us if they should fall into the hands of con querors." Deploring the cost of naval expansion, he told the commit tee that "defeat would cost us in money alone more than a dozen navies." The writer has devoted consider able space this week to discussing appropriations for farm aid and the situation involved in fleet expansion. Action this far taken by Congress is not conclusive upon either item but it is important for the people of this country to have the facts in mind. In subsequent releases the subject will be discussed again, in greater detail, when a congressional decision becomes more definite. Meanwhile, for the benefit of those who may wish to know our opinion, we think farm aid should be main tained and, possibly, extended. Aa to the naval authorization program, we think this should be passed by Congress because no money is in volved and Congress subsequently can limit the expansion by failing to provide the funds if world conditions make such action wise. The political situation in the United States continues to be uncer tain with neither ... party apparently able to get into great activity until the President publicly announces his intentions. Mr. Roosevelt, it ap pears, is greatly enjoying the per plexity of the political' leaders. The Chief Executive gives no word but there is no need to change the state ment made previously in this column that he prefers not to run again in 1940. This does not mean that he will not run, but barring unexpected crises in foreign affairs, the Presi dent will step aside if his element controls the Democratic Party and name the candidate. It is entirely too early to appraise the economy strength in Congress. Preliminary' activities indicate, tha it has strong support but many things can happen before -.Congress adjourns. Real economy requires re duction in the amount of. money spent as compared with previous years. By this test, it is doubtful il theie will be economy. r, WOODVILLE NEWS Hester Fowler, of Elizabeth City, is visiting Warren Bogue. Mrs... G P.. Poole, of Wekksville, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Humphries Tuesday. Miss Operzine Cooke was the guest of Miss Beulah Bogue Sunday. Mutual Help "Dad, I've finished your income tax nflftAHRmAnt. How arfl vnn ratj JLfnftn toff) mi. It anmvlr " j. V Clice Shbp EDENTOX, N. C. PGiijstriais Become Safety Problem In North Records Show Pedestri ans Account For Al most One-third of Fa talities Drivers, long the principal object of attention of the State Highway Safety Division, are about to yield to pedestrians the dubious distinction of being highway safety problem No. 1 in North Carolina. This fact cropped out in a survey of traffic injuries and fatalities on North Carolina streets and highways during 1939, this survey showing that 831 pedestrians were killed in this state last year. This was more than one-third of the 943 highway fatali ties recorded in North Carolina in 1939. In addition, 1,021 pedestrians were injured in this state during the twelve-months period ending Decem ber 31, 1939. Already, the Highway Safety 'Divi sion records show more than a score of men, women and children have been killed this year while walking, playing or working on North Caro lina streets and highways. Officials records of 1939 accidents in the State reveal that of the 331 pedestrians killed, 101 were walking in the roadway, 56 were playing oi working in the roadway, 49 were crossing the highway, 29 were cross ing between intersections, and 5 were crossing at intersections. The survey shows further that of the 331 pedestrians killed last year, 25 had been drinking, one had a physical defect, 2 were confused by traffic, arid one's view was obscured. The other 302 were apparently nor mal, and their deaths were the after math of the disregard, of some simple everyday safety practice, either on their part or on the part of drivers. Oak Grove Society Met Wednesday The Missionary Society of Oak Grove Church me'; at the home of Mrs. C. P. Quincy, at Chapanoke, on Wednesday afternoon. The meeting was opened by singing the hymn, "To the Work." The study for the afternoon was "Christ in One. Wom an's Life," referring to Miss Belle Bennett, and her favorite Bible verses were read by Mrs. Ferebee Griffin and Miss Doris Lewis. The story of her life was given by Misses Alice and Grace Ferrell, Mrs. Em mett Stallings and Mrs. C. P. Quincy. An interesting Spiritual Life pro gram was conducted by Mrs. W. W. Lewis, the topic being "It Ia Christ Who Intercedeth For Us." The roll was called and the min utes of the last meeting were read and approved. The business meeting was then held, after which the meet ing was dismissed. Delicious refreshments were serv ed by the hostess to the ten members present. Y. W. A. ORGANIZED AT WOODVILLE CHURCH The young ladies of Woodvillr Baptist Church meti Sunday aftei Sunday School and organized s Young Woman's Auxiliary. Mrs. J. A. Bray, young people's director, me with them. Officers were elected as follows: President, Miss Beulah Bogue; vice president, Miss Dorothy Whedbee; secretary, Miss Operzine Cooke; treasurer, Miss Katherine Godfrey; personal service chairman, Miss Juanita White; social chairman, Miss Margaret Whedbee; program chairmen, Misses Helen Davis and Frances Perry; . membership chair men, Misses Gezelda Godfrey and Edna Morgan; poster chairmen, Muses Mary Burgess Layden and Daphne Godfrey. After the organi zation, the first meeting was held with Miss Beulah Bogue on Monday evening. Mrs. J. A. Bray gave the Scripture reading and the group sang "Bringing -in, the Sheaves." The Y. W. A. manual was studied and Mrs. Bray gave the .program in a brief but interesting manner. Later she quizzed 'btt' the Scripture and Miss Beulah Bogue - answered all questions correctly., Mrs. Bray dis- nussed the meeting.- .v Pineapple ,and, cake was served by the hostess ; to ( the Z following: Mrs. Bray, , . Misses Dorothy Whedbee, uezeida UOdlreyi Helen Davis. Edna Morgan, Katherjne Godfrey, Frances Perry, Daphne , Godf'i Operzine Cooke' and Beulah Bogue. " : ine March meetina' will hn heM with Mrs. Bray. NEWSPAPERS Philadelphia. - There are 18.281 newspapers in the United Statear ac cording 'to the annual .directory of NVW. Ayef & Sons, generally consid ered an authority, . There are 439 morning newspapers, 1,652 afternoon papers, and 24 "all-day" papers Dailyjnewspaper circulation dropped 1,244,718 . last, year, new' being 9,0434,882. THE STUDY MONTH On The Farm "and in The Home Each lengthy February nifbt, Bolivar and bit family Gathered around the cheerful light. All jMt as busy as a bee. And la all practical respects, They sure improved their intellect. Present conditions mark 1940 as a year of uncertainty for North Caro lina farmers. Because of this situa tion, State College specialists are urging growers to plan and plant wisely. During February, the Tar Heel crop grower will find it to his advan tage to follow these eight rules as laid down by C. B. Williams, veteran State College argonomist: 1. Select those fields on the farm, insofar as possible, for the growth of major crops that have soils and natures best suited to the growth of each of the crops. 2. Decide upon the best quantities and analyses of fertilizers that should be used for each crop for the great est per acre returns. 3. Do not use fertilizers which fail to meet the requirements foi your crops grown on your particulai soils. 4. Do not let someone talk you into using mixtures you are not sure will best meet your conditions and needs. 5. Use improved seed best suited to your locality and conditions. 6. Handle your land, so that it will be a little more productive each succeeding year. 7. As far as possible, arrange your major crops in rotations, with at least one suitable legume in each rotation to be plowed under for soil improving purposes. 8. Break your land early and plant promptly on a good mellow seed bed after the season opens. Delayed planting frequently leads to decreased yields. Now, jumping from crops to live stock farming, here are a few sug- SNOW HILL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Moody Harrell and Carolyn Dean Harrell visited Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Gregory, at Woodville, on Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Harrell, Miss Eunice Harrell and Mrs. James W. Harrell spent Thursday in Elizabeth City. Eddie Harrell, who has been quite ill' with an attack of flu, is much better. Mr. and Mrs. John Harrell and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Lamb, of Belvidere, spent Thursday in South Norfolk, Va. While there they visited Mr and Mrs. Philip Sawyer. They found Mrs. Sawyjr much improved, after a serious illness. James W. Harrell was in Hertford on business Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. John Harrell were in Hertford Saturday afternoon. Miss Annie Mae Mathews, of Hert ford, was the week-end guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Math ews. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Harrell visit ed Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Barclift, at Nixonton, Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Harrell and Miss Eunice Harrell visited Mr. and Mrs. George Eure, at White Hat. Mr. and Mrs. L. S. White and daughter, Ida Lee, of Hertford; Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Benton, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Benton and daughter, Lois Faye, Miss Maxine Harrell and Ronald Harrell were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Harrell on Sunday. . , .' BALLAHACK NEWS Mrs. A. J. Mansfield and son, Carl ton, of Newport News, Va., are visit ing her mo'her, Mrs. Josephine Ward. Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Goodwin and children, of Snawboro, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Goodwin. Mrs. A. J. Parrish is a patient in St. Vincent's Hospital, Norfolk, Va. Mr. and- Mrs Sidney Goodwin and children, Kuth E. and Janice, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Bunch and son, El bert, of Rocky Hock, visited Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Copeland Sunday. Mr. j and Mrs. Mack. Sanderson and children, of Shawboro, spent Sunday with Mrs.- SandersonV parents. Jilt. apd Mrs. Bob Harrell.. - - - Mnr. Clifford Gregory, of Gregory, spent, last week with her parents, Mr. and Mra. L, A. Goodwin. ' Mrs. C, C. Mansfield " Visited her daughter, Mrs. Elmer Roberson, on For knowing what there to to de I just to make a proper atart; Before a job to carried throufb. Some other questions play a part. How, when, where, why to do the thing Calls for a heap of studying. gestions from Dr. John E. Foster, associate in animal husbandry invest igations for the Experiment Station at State College: Brood sows that are to farrow in plenty of minerals and vitamins. If winter pasture is not available, furnish Vitamin A by feeding yellow corn or small amounts of bright green leafy legume hay. Have your ewes in a strong, thrifty condition before lambing. If some are poor and run down, sepa rate them from the remainder of the flock and give them extra feed and care. Save out some good quality iegume hay for the weaned baby calves and nursing cows. The lower quality roughage can be fed to the older cattle and dry cows. Don't neglect the weaned colts. Keep them growing all winter by providing sufficient good quality hay and concentrates. For the poultryman, Roy S. Dearstyne, head of the State College Poultry Department, offers these suggestions: Start chicks from blood-tested parents. Blood-testing, if carefully done, reduces the chances of pullorum disease to a minimum. Never start over two chicks to the square foot in the brooder house. Provide two half-gallon drinking founts and two mash hoppers 4 inches high by 6 inches wide and 5 feet long with reel for each 100 chicks started. Overheating kills more chicks eacn year than chilling. Be sure to pro vide adequate ventilation of the brooder house without direct drafts. Provide a good chick starting mash and maintain rigid sanitation. Sunday. (Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Goodwin were guests of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Griffin, Friday. Mrs. Ruby Lane, of Norfolk, Va., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Baker. Mrs. Johnnie Goodwin, of Shuw boro, and Mrs. L. A. Goodwin visitc.l Mrs. Sidney Goodwin Sunday. SATIN HEART BOX Containing Umou My Hobby Box assortment I and 2 pound sizes. J1-50 : the pound EMBOSSED HEART BOX For small alfa r,A 25c - FOR THOSE WHO I UNUSUAL "Where Everybody Meeta Sooner or Later" HERTFORD, N. C, WHITESTON NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Archie White and children visited Mr. and Mrs. Paul White, in Elizabeth City, Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Louis Howell, of near Hert ford, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John T. Lane, Tuesday after noon. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Williams and Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Williams spent Sunday in Weeksville with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Williams. Mrs. Annie Myers and son, Bur ton, of Washington, N. C, spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Sue Eason. Mrs. Myers remained for an extended visit. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Winslow and family spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and. Mrs. T. P. Layden, near Hertford. Mrs. Crafton Matthews was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Winslow, on Wednesday. Or Else! Coxswain: "Take this oar!" Stroke: "Or what?" Come in and see our New Spring Dresses and Coats . . . Just ar rived . . . and more arriving weekly. DRESSES $4.95 In New Itrinht Sha.des COATS In Blue, Black and Fancies $9.98 and $14.75 Be sure to see these for your early Easter outfit. SIMON'S "Store of Values" HERTFORD, N. C. r3t fuitit MONTREAT HEART BOX This Delightful Assortment and Charming Design Is very popular. Vt. I. and 2 pound sizes. 1,M the pound CANDIES LOVE PINE THINGS
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