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THE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY, HERTFORD, N. C. FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 1941 L-otton Comforter Program Started A. cotton comforter program, as a supplement to the cotton mattress program, has been started in North Carolina, announces Miss Ruth Cur tent. State home demonstration agent of N. C. State College. Every fn.mil v who has received a cotton mattreBB is eligible to receive foui nnimHa of cotton and 10 yards of x - percale with which to make a com fort. , The program of distributing sur plus cotton to low income families is sponsored by the State College Ex tension Service, the Agricultural A din fitment Administration, and the ' Surolus Marketing Administration f the U. S. Department of Agricul jure. J Although the mattress program ilrl not start until mia-summer ui yi940 in most of the counties, already 39,069 mattresseS have been made in Jto counties, and about 46,000 more applications are on hand. Of these, iniu Oi nnf) Via vp been aDnroved and ti iL ,1 :Alr:.,- i CI vrt "Vl Q Tl in f Vl o ' . W .Wll c.iu vmu.q - counties for making these mattresses. s 5 "We feel that the comforter pro- , jgram will be a great aid in our pro- ' ' gram oi neiping iuw unuaw: i families," Miss Current declared. "We expect to place 50-pound cotton mattresses in 100,000 North Carolina farm homes, and that means all of Sese families can receive a comfort, ereby 'sleeping not only on a cor ner of the cotton surplus, but under a part of it." The comforts will be made in the mattress-making centers, and compe tent supervisors will be on hand to ehow the families how to make th comforts, just as they are now in structing in the making of the mat tresses. The only charge for these materials is a small fee for the cost of such materials as thread, needles, and fuel to heat the centers. This usualOy amounts to $1 per mattress. wmmmmmwm: mmmmmm imam, '-' If U- '-' t 1 David-Goliath Stand of Greeks Spurs Drive for Relief Funds SPURRED by fresh reports of the tiny Greek Army's heroic resis tance to Mussolini's forces, the Greek War Relief Association has intensified its nationwide drive for $10,000,000 to aid distress among the civilian population in the invaded areas. Anneal for the funds, which will be used for the relief of civilian suffering behind the lines of the fighting: Greek army was launched November 20. Already ?bl4,3o4.0b has been received for transmission to Athens for distribution by the Administrative Committee for American Relief in Greece. The funds will go to purchase ambulances, food, clothing and other relief supplies needed to alleviate distress caused by the Italian in vasion. More than 500 local committees have been organized throughout the United States, with the assistance of 200C Greek clubs and other organ izations to aid the mother country. Harold S. Vanderbilt, American philanthropist and sportsman, heads the list of distinguished men and women who are serving on the Na tional Citizens Committee of which Mr. Vanderbilt is honorary chair man. The Most Rev. Athenagoraa Archbishop of the Greek Orthodox Church of North and South Amer ica, is national chairman; and Spvros P. Skouras, head of a national chain of motion picture theatres, is na tional president. Also engaged in the appeal are Mrs. Huntington Aator, honorary national chairman of the Women's Auxiliary, and Grand Duchess Marie of Russia. Madame Kimon Diaman- topoulo is honorary sponsor of the Auxiliary. Others who have enlisted in the cause for Greece are the Rt. Rev. Fulton J. Sheen of Catholic Univer- Census To Give Aid To Farmers The Matt Rev. Athenagoras turn over a check to Harold S. Vanderbilt, honorary chairman, covering the firtt dibur$ement to be made for civilian relief in Greece. sity and the Rt. Rev. Henry St. George Tucker, presiding Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church. National headquarters have been established at 730 Fifth Avenue, New York City. Information Required To Be Given When Listing Taxes CROSS ROADS NEWS Americanism: Worrying about one's health one minute; passing another car on a curve at 60 the next. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clay Sullivan and Mr. Jessup, of Hertiord; Mr. and Mrs. K. R. Copeland and son, of Norfolk, Va.; Mrs. C. W. Blanchard, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hobbs visited Mr. and Mrs. J. Henderson Dail on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. John Saunders visit ed Mr. and Mrs. David Nixon, of Sandy Ridge, Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. David Nixon have moved from DiOlards Mill to Sandy Ridge. Mr. and Mrs. John Saunders cajl ed on Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Dale REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF A ibf Hertford, in the State of North .December 31, 1940. ASSETS HERTFORD BANKING CO. Carolina, at the close of business on 1 2 3 5 6 8 11 12 f 14 if r is 19 23 24 Loans jmd discounts . $169,340.79 United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed 67,275.04 Obligations of States and political subdivisions 210,056.65 Corporate stocks 3,400.00 Cash, balances with other banks, includiig reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection 356,466.21 Bank premises owned $8,200.00; furniture and fixtures, $2,210.00 10,410.00 Real estate owned other than bank premises 22,974.70 Other assets 31,440.08 TOTAL ASSETS $871,363.47 LIABILITIES Demand deposits of individuals, partnerships and corpora tions : , $374,286.68 Time deposits of individuals, partnerships and corporations 310,829.26 Deposits of United States Government (including postal sav ings) 53,423.97 Deposits of States and political subdivisions 36,900.67 Other deposits (certified and officers' checks, etc.) 5,508.93 TOTAL DEPOSI'nS $780,949.61 Other liabilities 966.67 V 26 27 t TOTAL LIABILITIES (not including subordinated obliga tions shown below) 1 $781,916.18 CAPITAL ACCOUNTS Capital $ 49,000.00 Surplus 13,500.00 Undivided profits 19,820.29 Reserves (and retirement account for preferred capital).: 7,127.00 2 TOTAL CAPITAL ACCOUNTS $ 89,447.29 SO TOTAL LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL ACCOUNTS $871,363.47 -'This bank's capital consists of first preferred stock with total par value of $24,000.00, total retirable value $24,000.00; end common stock with total par ralue of $25,000.00. MEMORANDA 81 Pledged assets (and securities loaned) (book value): ' (a) U. a. Government obligations, direct and guaranteed, pledged to secure deposits and other liabilities- $ 46,955.04 (b) Other assets pledged to secure deposits and other lia , " bilities (including notes and bills rediscounted and se curities sold under repurchase agreement) 25,360.14 (e) TOTAL $ 72,315.18 Secured and preferred liabilities: () Deposits secured by pledged assets pursuant to require- ' menu of law $ 85,234.63 (d) Deposits preferred under provisions of law but not se- t cured by pledge of assets 6,570.22 84 (e) TOTAL $ 91,804.85 ' (a) On date of report the required legal reserve against de posits of this bank was .$ 80,717.08 , - (b) Assets resorted above which were eligible as legal reserve , i . , amounted to - ooo,oo.i "T' l, flw.JU. xuaaiCK, jr., vwuier vi mo uvv-iuuiieu unnn.. uu buiduuujt " swear that the above statement is true; and that it fully and correctly rep , resents the true state of .the several matters herein contained and set forth, ; to the best of my knowledge and belief. R. M. RIDDICK, JR. Correct Attest; CHAS. E. JOHNSON, BRINN, W. F. C. EDWARDS, T. P. I Directors. State of North Carolina, County of Perquimans. f .. . : r v Sworn to and subscribed before me this 13th day of January, 1,941, and 1 Jiereby certify that 1 am set an officer or director of this bank. v SSAL1 ) v", 1 v- 'I- L, c. WINSIaJW, Notary rublic. . A. ' ' srf W' Tin .AiNmiimiin n.ni tj n ir.fiiw.i- i.i. h i . ! v . , .... - ' v i . .. . Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ' , ' " l4. Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Privott and son visited Mr. and Mrs. Dan Privott of near Edenton, Sunday afternoon. Miss May Belle Edwards spent the week-end in Edenton with Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Helms. Miss Louise Wilson was the week end guest of Mrs. B. W. Evans. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Hollowell vis ited Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Blow, in Edenton, Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. HoQlowell vis- HpH Mr. and Mrs. Ben Jordan, at Bagleys Swamp, Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Elliott spent Sunday in Tarboro with Mrs. El- liott's mother, Mrs. Fannie Knight. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hollowell and children, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Hollo well and son, Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay Evans and sons spent Sunday in Portsmouth, Va., with Mr. and Mrs Luke Hollowell. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Hollowell and children, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Hollo well and son, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Leary visited. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hollowell Saturday evening. Mrs. C. J. Hollowell and Mrs. E. X. Elliott called to see Mrs. Lindsay Evans Friday evening. Mrs. Richard Winborne, Sr., and Robert Winborne, of Suffolk, Va., spent Sunday with Mrs. W. H. Win borne and Miss Fattie Winborne. Additional guests in the afternoon vvere Mr. and. Mrs. J. G. Perry, of Rocky Hock; Mrs. Em. fckinner, ot Hertford; Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Mc Mullan and children, of Edenton. Miss Marguerite Etta Evans and her guest, Miss Mary La France, left Sunday for Princeton, N. J., to re sume tneir stumes ai vvesuiimsvei Choir SchooQ, after spending the holi days with Miss Evans' parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Evans. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Hollowell and son visited Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Hollo well, Sr., Sunday evening. Mrs. J. G. White, of Center Hill; Mrs. Z. W. Evans, Mrs. E. N. El liott, Misses Marian Fiske, Eumice Hobbs, May Belle Edwards, Louise Wilson and Bonnie Rowe, and C. 0 Myers visited in the B. W. Evans home Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. j. C. Leary were guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Hollo well at supper Saturday evenin,,. Miss Dorothy Bragg spent Satur day at Center Hill, as the guest of Mrs. J. Cameron Boyce. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hollowell and daughter, of Edenton: Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Winslow and daughter, Miss Eleanor Winslow, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Hollowell Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Bertram Hollowell and Mr. and Mrs. Edna Asbell spent the week-end at Roanoke, Va., with Mrs. HoMowelrs parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hobbs. Mrs. Hollowell remain ed for a longer visit. Melvin Evans is confined to his home with flu. Mrs. H. D. Epting and Mrs. Lind- anv Evans BDent Wednesday as guests of Mrs. E. N. Elliott. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Hollowell and son visited Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Leary, Sr., in "Rocky Hock, Monday evening H. D. Epting, J. P. Barnett and J. K. Sties attended the Schoolmas ters' meeting at Gatesville Monday evening. Miss Helen Evans returned Mon day from Manteo, her school having closed because of an epidemic of flu. Mrs. E. L. Winslow attended a poultry meeting at Currituck Mbn- aay. little Beatrice Wjlson Evans is confined to her "bprne with a severe COld. 'V' ; i Mrs. H1. fj., ijwn, r who has been quite s!ck for some time, is now im proving. : , . Uoyd Bynun has joined the Navy. 'I Mr. and MrsJirt McNider, Mrs. Archie Lant and. children, of Hert- Progressive, business-minded, fact seeking farmers who desire informa tion to better enable them to plan their agricultural program for 1941 will be called upon this month to re port t'heir crop acreages, livestock and poultry population and give other information for the Farm Census which wiW be taken for the 24th time by tax listers, Frank Parker, federal statistician with the State Depart ment of Agriculture, announced to-1 day. "North Carolina's leading agricul-. tural authorities are unanimous in their appreciation of the farm cen sus as a medium for intelligent plan ning of farm programs and as a source of accurate information that can be Used as a yardstick in meas uring agricultural progress," Parker emphasized. The 1941 farm census summary will be sent to farm leaders and workers throughout the State and will be available to all communities. Parker, urging all of North Caro lina's 300,000 farmers to cooperate in furnishing information for the) farm census, explained that some of the uses of the Farm Census are: (1) To provide a foundation for county estimates of crop production; (2) To serve as a check on the state acreage estimates published by the United States Department of Agri culture; (3) To provide reliable edu cational and research material; (4) An aid in locating crop supplies and markets for farm products; (5) For planning future agricultural pro grams; (6) For state and county ad vertising material. Commissioner of Agriculture W. Kerr Scott commented that "the uses of the farm census in planning a more substantial marketing pro gram alone will more than justify any cooperation that growers can give in this attempt to gather sta- Norfh Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at Hertford, X. C, on or before the 9th day of January, 1942, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This 9th day of January, 1941. LAWRENCE TOWE, Administrator of Mrs. Mary D. Towe, jan.l7,24,31,feb.7,14,21 NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of an order of the Superior Court of Perquimans County, made in the Special Proceed ing entitled Columbia W. Byrum ' against M. D. Wright et als, the same being No. upon the Special , Proceeding docket of said court, the undersigned commissioner will, on the 10th day of February, 1941, at 11:30 o'clock A. M., at the court house door in Hertford, North Caro lina, offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash those certain tracts of land lying and being in Beflvidere Township, Perquimans County, N. C, and described as follows, to wit: First Tract: A certain tract of land, situate in Pelvidere Township known as the Joe R. Parker land it being the same land formerly owned by Joe R. Parker and conveyed by him to Robb W. Perry, and bounded by the lands of Henry Copeland, Hosea Lane, Townscnd Lamb, John Lane and others and on the Public Road, containing 75 acres more or less. See Deed Book YY, page 106. Second Tract: Adjoining the Hands of T. R. Ward and others and bound ed as follows: On the north by a lane leading from the main road to Amos Smith, on the east by lands of Anderson Armstrong, on the south by Swamp, and on the west by lands of T. R. Ward, containing IV2 acres, more or less. See Deed Book 6, page 389. A 5 deposit will be required of successful bidder. Dated and posted this 10th day of January, 1941. CHAS. E. JOHNSON, Commissioner, jan. 17,24,31, feb.7 7oKfllevw Misery of UQUlO TABLETS. SALVE , NC" CT HOUSEHOLD HINTS FOR BUSY WIVES Helpful suggestions that will lighten housework, tested recipes and. menus will be found regularly in the Housewife's Food Almanack, a regu lar feature of The American Weekly the big magazine distributed with the Baltimore American On Sale at AH Newsstands tistics vital to agricultural planning." ford, visited Mrs. Z. W. Evans Sun day afternoon. J. H. Asbell has a severe cold. Mrs. W. A. Perry recently visited Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Hollowell, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Perry Mrs. Brittle, of Burlington, is the I guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. 1 H. C. Nixon. E. L. Winslow has returned from a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Tyree Buck, at Winterville. GOES 60 MILES TO SCHOOL St. Charles. Mo. Billy Lindemann, who lives on an island in the middle of the Mississippi River, rows across the river in a skiff to the mainland, then drives an automobile eight miles to meet a school bus which takes him twenty miles to school. In all, he has to travel sixty miles to and from school every day. OYSTER DROWNS DUCK Berlin, Md. While on a uuck hunt, Harold W. Webb, Girdletree water man, saw a wild duck dive into Johnson's Bay, seeking food. Its bill went smack into an open oyster and the shell clamped tight on the duck's bill. It held the duck underwater until it drowned. Webb brought the, duck with the oyster on its billl as evidence. Safe At Last Hospital Visitor You're looking mighty bad, old chap. Are you out of danger now? Mr. Henne-Peck Oh, yes; my wife wouldn't dare hit me with all these nurses around. CLASSIFIED AND LEGALS FOR RENT 4-ROOM UNFUR nished apartment, with bath. Lo cated at Market and Front Streets. See M. J. Gregory. jan.l7pd. FULGRAIN SEED OATS: BEET 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 PUTT IN LEATHER Coats. Also reline them and repair them. Julian Ward's Shoe 'Shop, Edenton, N. C. NEW LOT ARMY SHOES NOW ON sjand. Assortment of sizes, most ly heavy weight. Julian Ward's Shoe Shop, Edenton, N. C. FOR SALE OLD HEWSPAPERS fee per bundle. Call at The Per quimans Weekly Office." NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the. estate of Mrs. Mary D. Towe. deseased, late of Perquimans County, 1 ?v '?BS YOUR SET MAY BE WORTH m BRING IN YOUR OLD TIRES TODAY! IF f00 THEY'RE GOOD ENOUGH TO DRIVE IN agt JjM ON, THEY'RE WORTH MONEY TO US! KSfiwI See how much actual cash your old tires will xSMWM i fj ft 's save ou on the purchase of new U. S. 1 ires. 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