THE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY, HERTFORD, N. C, FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1941
SOAY SCHOOL LESSQil
- CHRIST AND PERSONALITY
International Sunday School ' Lesson
, for January 12, 1941
: Golden Text: "Is not the life
more than the food, and the body
than the raiment? "Matt 6:25.
(Lesson Text t Luke 14:1-14.)
This materialistic age in which we
live seems to have lost sight of the
intrinsic value of man. In his quest
for the material benefits to be deriv
ed, the tendency has been, to a great
extent, to under-estimate the contri
bution made by the men and women
who have toiled to produce the re
sulting wealth.
The Bible tells us (hat, after the
Lord of Heaven created the world
He found, that it was good. How
ever, not satisfied that it should exist
unenjoyed. He "formed man of the
dust of the ground, and breathed into
his nostrils , the breath of life; and
man became a living soul." (Genesis
2:7.) It is well to realize the fact
that man came into being because
God desired it.
Man is a component part of the
creation of God. While in many
ways man is similar - to the animal
life which God also created being
dependent on nature for air, food
and water1 he is superior to animals
in that he was made "in the image
of God" and has powers, in a limited
way, that are similar to the infinite
powers of God. The greatest dis
tinction of man is that he has per
sonality and it is in the fullness of
personality that man is most Iik
God.
The world into which Jesus came
had various estimates of the value of
human life. While the Psalmist sang
of man as just a little lower than the
angels and crowned with glory and
honor, the Publican, in his prayer to
God, declared, "I thank God I am not
a Gentile, a woman, or a dog " evi
dently rating each as of similar
worth. The Greeks of his day left
their sickly children and their aged
people in the mountains to die, and
often, girl babies, born in Egypt,
were destroyed at birth.
In all of his teachings, Jesus put
a higher evaluation on human life.
All of his ministry presupposed the
eternal value of a human soul. Jesus'
teachings was not one of restrictions,
as some seem to think, but he de
clared, "I am come that they might
have life, and that they might have
it more abundantly."
The incident related in the first
six verses of our lesson for this week
illustrates that Jesus thought person
ality more valuable than rules and
reguilations. While eating at the
home of a Pharisee on the Sabbath
day, a sick man came before him.
Turning to the lawyers and Phari
sees gathered in the house, Jesus
asked, "Is it lawful to heal on the
Sabbath day?" probably mindful of
the hue and cry which arose when he
healed the Woman in the synagogue
shortly before. When they would
not answer him, Jesus healed the man
and let him go. Realizing that they
were .probably questioning the pro
priety of his action, however, Jesus
answered their mental questionings
Potash Is Deficient In
Most Soils Of State
Farmers are thinking of their 1941
fertilizer needsj and J. R. Piland, as
sociate soil chemist of N. C. State
College, reminds growers that the
majority of North Carolina soils are
deficient in potash. This is especial
ly true, he says, in soils where cotton,
corn, tobacco and vegetable crops of
the Coastal Plain are grown. 1
"In the fertilization, of cotton
where cotton rust is prevalent, the
use of fertilizers containing' 5 to 8
- percent potash has materially in
creased yields," Mr. Piland reports.
"Sometimes, under severe conditions
of rust, side dressing with potash
- has proven beneficial."
The chemist says that, in general,
the soils of the Coastal Plain are re
latively low in their potash reserves,
especially under conditions of inade
quate fertilization. Tobacco has a
high requirement for potash., and
usually there is a noted response of
.the crop to this element with regard
to the quality of the leaf produced.
The tobacco fertilizer grades now
recommended seem to furnish suffi
cient potash for the production of
me crop in mosx sous.
, ' . Explaining the symptoms of potash
v deficiency, Mr. Piland says, "Potash
deficiency is usually accompanied by
,. yellowing of the leaves of the plant,
wiui uevisuuiunu uj. untwu . buui
1 and death alonsr the mare-ins of the
leaves. Cotton, tobacco, corn, soy
Beans small Brain, vegetables.' and
- - fruits are all subject to potash defl-
pattern.
The State Colleee man sninresti
- tnar wnere sucn conditions were noted
.-t In crop In 1940, fanners should plan
v-their. feKilizmaon program for 1941
i' oa u t Aliminati thin tronhlA smin.
. to consider the effect .that potash
.might have 'on the quality of their
, crop. ', t i i r V " -'
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jy saying: '
"Whicn of you shall have an ass
or an ox iailen into a pit, and will
not straightway pull him out on the
Sabbath day?" They could not ans
wer because they - knew that they
would do just what Jesus had said.
We have heard of farmers who pro-1
vide well-proportioned feed for their
pure-bred livestock who are not as
solicitous for their own families, not
to mention the tenants on their farm.
Have you ever passed a farm on the
highway on which there were huge-well-painted,
over-flowing barns and
silos and the farmhouse was merely
a crude, unpainted, unattractive
shack?
Again, in verses 7 to 11, Jesus de
clares that personality is more
valuable than ambition. Jesus does
not condemn ambition as such, but he
does condemn the urge for self -advancement
at the expense of others.
There is nothing wrong in the pos
session of wealth provided the rights
and welfare of others have not been
overlooked or fongotten. After all,
Jesus declares, "What shall it profit
a man, if he gain the whole world,
and lose his own soul?" (Mark 8:36.) I
The only thing eternal in this'
wnrlH ia t.Vip Vinnmn annl TTlvprv man I
. . .w . . - - . ,
woman and child should be encour
aged to develop a personality which
will merit the respect of his fellow
men and the approval of God. Chris
tians must come to the place where
they can treat every man as an indi
vidual, regardless of race or color
or station in life, realizing that Christ
died for all men.
Beer Industry Paid
Seven Millions In
The beer industry has contributed
$7,834,103.96 in taxes to the state of
North Carolina and its various politi
cal subdivisions since beer sales were
legalized by the 1933 state legisla-1
ture.
According to figures compiled by
the Brewers and North Carolina Beer
Distributors committee, the state col
lected $6,471,578.96; the cities and
towns $375,000 (estimated); and the
counties $987,525 for the period end
ed last December 31.
The tax on beer has become an im
portant source of income for the
state. Only $183,102.37 was collected
in beer taxes by the state for the
calendar year of 1933, the first year
beer was permitted to be sold under
the 1933 act.
For the calendar year of 1940, the
state collected $1,321,024.37; the
counties $121,125; and the cities and
towns (estimated) $25,000 a total of
$1,467,149.37. In other words, the
state collected almost eight times as
much for the 1940 calendar year as
it did for the 1938 calendar year.
In fact, the collections for 1940
were greater than the combined beer
tax collections for the calendar years
of 1933, 1934, and 1935, according to
figures furnished by the State De
partment of Revenue. The state's
share of beer taxes for these three
years amounted to $1,024,471.28.
Mattie. Simpson. - v
Mrs. George Newby, who has been
visiting her father, Johnnie Webb, re
turned to her home. In Norfolk, Va.,
Sunday. Her husband spent the
week-end here with his parents and
she accompanied him back.
Charlie Newby, Jr., of Norfolk,
.Va., spent the week-end with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie New
by, Sr.
Rich Soil Required
For Vegetable Garden
H. R. Niswonger, Extension horti
culturist of N. C. State College,' is
constantly reminding farm people
that the vegetable garden is the most
valuable and important plot of land
on the place. "But it should be the
richest soil on the farm," he declared.
Continuing Niswonger said: "You
cannot provide, the vegetable needs
for your family by planting the seeds
or plants in soil that is not properly
prepared or soil of low fertility. This
is the time of the year to prepare
the garden plot for next spring's
plantings."
The horticulturist recommends that
the ground be covered with about an!
inch of stable manure or one-half j
inch of chicken manure. Over this, I
broadcast 150 pounds per one-half
acre of 16 percent superphosphate,
and if the .soil is light, broadcast 50
pounds of potash.
The manure and fertilizer should
be turned under now and left in the
rough. This will allow the freezing
weather t;o crumble the soil, thereby
making it easier to get in shape for
spring planting. If there have been
peas or beans planted for turning
under, broadcast the superphosphate
and potash the same as with stable
manure before plowing under, Nis
wonger advises.
As a final suggestion, the Exten
sion specialist says, arrangements
should be made when the garden is
planned to buy, rent or borrow some
kind of sprayer or duster to use in
fighting disease and insect pests. "It
does not pay to spend money for f er-1
tilizers and garden seeds if you let
the bugs and diseases destroy the
plants," he asserted.
College. There' should be a good
coating of galvanizing or sine on the
wire' to protect it against the ele
ments, he says. '. '
"Some copper in the wire will' add
still more years of service to the
fence," Ellis stated. ' "The copper
content should not run less than
2-10 of 1 percent, which is usually
spoken of as '20 point' copper. The
quality of the wire is the main con
sideration in building fences, and it
isn't good economy to buy cheap
wire." v
Ellis also says that for a good,
long-lasting fence the quality of the
posts and the workmanship in erect
ing the fence must be of the best.
The posts must be big enough, prop
erly spaced, well planted, and well
braced. If durable wood is not avail
able, soft timber may be treated with
creosote or otherwise to make the
posts last as long as the wire.
"It is wise," the specialist declared,
"to build your fence on paper before
you start cutting posts and buying
wire. North Carolina farmers spend
thousands of dollars every year
maintaining fences that are not es
sential; fences that are of the wrong
type to keep animals in 'or out; and
fences that are not Worth maintain
ing because of poor material or poor
workmanship."
In conclusion, Ellis said, "Fencing1
is an important item of farm man- j
agement. It protects property and
reduces losses of both crops and live
stock. A good fence is also an asset
in giving a neat appearance and indi
cating that the farm owner is progressive."
CLASSIFIED
Good Fence Should Last
Farmer 7 To 12 Years
Good wire, properly strung between
strong, well-braced posts should
make a farm fence last from 7 to 12
years, says H. N. Ellis, Extension
agricultural engineer of N. C. State
FULGRAIN SEED OATS: BUST
spring variety, heavy yielder, cold
resistant. Special price 65c bushel.
Tagged according to seed laws.
Also: Abruzzi Rye, Redhart Wheat
and Beardless Barley. Send check
or money order. Buy Tested Seed.
Shuler-Smoak, Wholesale Seeds
men, Orangeburg, South Carolina.
jan.10,17,24,31
NEW ZIPPERS PUT IN LEATHEE
Coats. Also reline them and repair
them. Julian Ward's Shoe Shop,
Edenton, N. C.
NEW LOT ARMY SHOES NOW ON
Hand. Assortment of sizes, most
ly heavy weight. Julian Ward's
Shoe Shop, Edenton, N. C.
FOR SAiE OLD NEWSPAPERS
5c per bundle. Call at The Per
quimans Weekly Office.
, Beginning January first all Tax Listers of ,
Perquimans County, North Carolina, willkset
at the following places and on the date$ men-:
tioned below for the purpose of listing1 your
PROPERTY TAXES for the year of 1941.
List In January 2nd Save the PenrJry
Belvidere Township
E. L. GHAPFKLL, List Taker I
January 15 At Vhiteston, R. M. Baker's Store
January 22 At Whiteston, R. M. Baker's Store
All other days during the month of January at E. L. Chappell'a Store
Bethel Township ' "
R. S. CHAPPELL, List Taker 1
January 4, 11, 25 j. c. Hobbs Store
January 8, 16, 22, 29r J. C. Hobbs Stoite, at Night
January 8 and 15 At Court House In Hertford
All other days during January at home.
Hertford Township
J. O. WHITE, List Taker '
January 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 20 and every day thereafter, through January
31st at the Court House in Hertford "
January 15, 22 and 29, at night Court House in Hertford
AH other days during January at home. 4
New Hope Township f
L. R. WEBB, List Taker
January 4, 11, 18, 25 At Community House, New Hope
January 15 At Overton's Store '
January 22 At Woodville, Bogue's Store
January 29 At J. B. Webb's Store, Durants Neck
All other days during January at home ' $
Parkville Township 1
N. R. ELLIOTT, List Taker f
January 8 . Parkville, Bright's Store-
January 14 and 22 ; Cliapanoke ,
January 16 Jackson's Store'
All other days during January, Winfall Railroad Station
Each farmer, owner, or his agent must come forward to report1
the acreage of each crop to be harvested, or has been harvested, onT
his own, or his tenant's farm of the year of 1940, also the number of .
acres to be cultivated, lying out, number of bearing fruit trees, and',
tons of fertilizer used for all, crops.
Prepare your lists now, and save time in listing, also avoid PEN-
ALTY -for being delinquent after January 31st, 1941. This is re--
quired by the State Law. See Chapter 310, H. B. 45, Public Laws of l;
North Carolina, Session 1939. I
J. W. WARD, Tax Supervisor
PERQUIMANS COUNTY. N. C.
NEW HOPE NEWS
Mrs. Jimmie Neary, of New York;
Miss Rebecca Webb, of Roberson
ville, Mrs. Mack Ward, of Edenton,
Mr. and Mrs. Alonza Chappell, of
Belvidere, who spent the holidays in
Florida, returned to the home of
their parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. R.
Webb, Friday and reported a grand
trip.
Miss Rebecca Webb has returned
to Robersonville to resume her school
work.
Mrs. Sue Ranks, who has been sick
for the past week, is somewhat
better.
Miss Nina Maude Bateman, of
Washington, N. C, is visiting her
cousin, Miss Maude Simpson.
Ray Perry, who has been working
in Baltimore, Md., for some time,, is
visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.
R. Perry.
Mr. and Mrs. Lon Perry, Mr. and
Mrs. George Guff hnd baby, of New
Jersey, are visiting Mr. Perry's
mother, Mrs. Minnie Perry.
Rupert Banks, wh6 is working in
Norfolk, Va., spent Monday with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs, -S. D. Banks.
Mrs. S. D. Banks, Mrs. R. R.
Perry, Miss Vkla Banks, Miss Lil
lian Davidson, Ray Perry and Rupert
Banks motored to Elizabeth City on
Monday afternoon.
Mrs. R. D. Benson, Mrs. R. R.
Perry, Miss Vida Banks and Hazel
Jackson motored to Hertford Monday
night to see the show. . i
Mrs. R. R. Perry, Miss Vida Banks,
and Ray perry accompanied Rupert
Banks to Norfolk, Va., Tuesday
morning. ' '
s Mrs. Jim Davis, of Elizabeth City,
and her son,' Clarence Jennings, of
Norfolk, Va. visited her daughter,
Mrs. Charlie Dan, Sunday.
' . Mr. and Mis. Charlie Grey, of Suf
folk, Va spent Sunday . with Mrs. ,
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