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13 Percent Of Timber In South Is Destroyed Destructive mortality accounts for 1 13 percent , of the drain on living ' timber in the jSduth, says R. W. Graeber, Extenskn forester of N. C. State College. The destructive forces are chiefly fire, insects, disease and wind. "Timber fanning is a great incus try in the Southern states," Graeber said, "but it can be a greater and higher income-producing industry If care is taken to control destructive forces. Recent data compiled by the U. S, forest service and other agencies shows that 40 percent of the timber used in the South is made into lum Jber. Another 29 percent goes for fuel wood, 4 percent for hewed cross ties, 4 percent for pulpwood, 3 per- ceniojN f ejice .posts, and 7 percent for other uses by man. "North Carolina, a typical South ern state, has more than 10 million acres of farm woodland, or more than 50 percent of the total farm acreage. Another million and a quarter acres of idle land can and should be returned to forests through planting," the Extension specialist stated. "We in North Carolina can use our woodlands more advantageously by cutting conservatively, preventing fires, and growing more timber," Graeber stated. "Firebreaks can wisely be constructed along property lines, to divide timber into small num. i ii. in ....mil I L r " 4 I iiiiiiiiiiii'iiiimiiiiiiimiiinl i GET OUR LOW PRICES on Screen Wire, Screen Doors, Screen Windows, Screen Wrire Galvanized and Bronze 18 to 48 inches wide. Also a complete line of Hardware. HERTFORD HARDWARE & SUPPLY CO. Hertford, N. C. Mter of Coats and Suits at iiimii(D)im For One Week Only BEGINNING SATURDAY $10 Coats and Suits Now $6.95 $7.95 Coats and Suits Now $5.95 $5.95 Coats and Suits $3.95 " One Rack of Winter Silk Dressed 'Values to I4.9S S3c . units of 20 to 25 acres each." 'KV Other points in progressive timbei farming are listed Jb,the forester in the form of questions: (1) Have you maM':WmimWm&M ' from reaching ryour lantf fifrti adjoining property? (2) Do you cooperate witn your neighbors and "the County Fire Wardens in preventing and controll ing fires? (3) Have you had youi land posted against hunting, fishing and camping without permission? (4Do you inspect your woods for "lightning strikes" after 'each storm to remove damaged trees and thereby prevent insect outbreaks! HOSTESS TO ROOK CLUB Miss Mary Sumner charmingly en tertained her rook club on Thursday evening at her home. Those enjoy ing the evening were Mesdames Julian White, Edgar Morris, Dur wood Reed, J. H. Towe, Carlton Can non, Archie Lane, C. T. Skinner and Ed Harrell. High score prize was awarded Mrs. White, low went to Mrs. Towe and Mrs. Skinner receiv ed the floating prize. A dainty sweet course was served by the hostess. WOODLAND SOCIETY MEETS The Woman's Society of Woodland Church met on Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Elmer Wood. The president, Mrs. Mary Keaton, pre sided over the business session. "I Love to Tell the Story" was used as the opening hymn and Mrs. Ernest Cartwrig'ht offered prayer. The roll was called and collection taken foi You'll Need SCREENS These Summer Months Insects are plentiful during the spring and summer, and sturdy, effective screens are the only sure way to keep them out. Installing screens in all1 your windows and on your porches is the econom ical, practical thing to do. WE HAVE THEM IN GALVANIZED OR BLACK Easter TT New Spring Dressed 53.33 aid $3.93 Values to $4.95 I .b. 0 Robert Young (left), Virginia Gilmore and Randolph Scott provide the love triangle in Zane Grey's "Western Union," which opens its engagement Monday and Tuesday at State Theatre, Hertford. Young portrays i tender foot on his first trip West while Randy Gilmore has the difficult task of deciding between the two. Missions, which amounted to $2. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. During the brief .business session, a report of the an nual conference of the Women's So ciety of Christian Service held in Rocky Mount was given by Mrs. Ralph Harrell. The meeting was then turned over to the program com mittee, Mrs. Elmer Wood and Mrs, Eddie Harrell. Mrs. Wood led the devotional, using as her topic, "Stew ardshim of Teaching," and reading from Mark. Questions asked by the various members were answered by Mrs. Eddie Harrell and Mrs. Ralph Harrell. The topic for discussion was "Investing Our Heritage for Christian Education." Mrs. Eddie Harrell had charge of the Spiritual Life program and read the 23rd Psalm, making comments on the Scripture. After the closing hymn, "Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us," Mrs. Harrell dismissed the group by prayer. The hostess served ice cream and cake to the following: Mesdames Jack Benton, Eddie Harrell, Ralph Harrell, W. H. Cartwright, G. A. Jordan, Carson Jordan, Ernest Cart wright, E. D. Matthews, Mary A. Keaton, and Misses Hazel Mathews and Blanche Cartwright. BELyiDERE NW Mrs. Elizabeth White and Mrs Mary J. White, of Whiteston, were .guests of Mrs. Lafayette Lane on Wednesday. Dinner guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Winslow Sunday In cluded Mr. and Mrs. N. Q. Ward and Mrs. Roy Powell, of Aulander; Mr. and Mrs. Jesse White and children, Eugene and Rebecca Ann, of Jackson; Miss Beulah Bogue, of Woodville; OWN YOUR IT'S THE SURE ROAD TO HAPPINESS Owning your own home need not be an icjle dream . . . our convenient Loan Plan makes it possible for you to do so. Come in and let us explain how our loans' are so designed to eco nomically meet your needs, and enable you to pay the safest, quickest way. ' Owned, Managed and Financed Entirely By Home People The Foity-secoinl Series of Stock of the ' Hertford Duilding & Loan Association WILL BE ISSUED . SATURDAY,PY 3,1341 Hertford Cjfiding - .. r..f, . . A. i ' r r T r V inn i f " iVnTTiVf ifrTlfMli Srm I'nlllfil fl ImUm n it MfwrraMffllTi . iWl Scott is a two-gun scout Virginia Mr. and Mrs. C. O. White and chil dren, Dora, Bertha Mae, Travis and Irvin; Mrs. T. P. Layden, Miss Velma Layden, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Wins low and son, Leonard, of Hertford. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Winslow and Louis Winslow, of Chuckatuck, Va.. were dinner, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lafayette Lane Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. White and son, Jay Winslow, of Norfolk, Va., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Winslow. The Missionary Society of Up Riv er Friends Church met with Mrs. Lafayette Lane Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Emory Rountree and children, Novella Elizabeth and Nancy Atlessa, of Sunbury, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. L. White. Mrs. Lafayette Lane spent Thurs day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Rountree, at Whiteston. IN MEMORIAM In memory of my beloved sister. Mrs. W. F. Morgan, who departed this life one year ago, April 23: Your gentle face and patient smile With sadness we recall You had a kindly word for each And died beloved by all. The voice is mute and stilled the heart That loved us well and true. Ah, bitter was the trial to part From one so good as you. You are not forgotten, loved one, Nor will you ever be; As long as life and memory last We will remember thee. We miss, you now, our hearts are sore, As time goes by we miss you more. Your loving smile, your gentle face No one can fill your vacant place. Her Sister, Mrs. W. P. Lane. OWN HOME h Loai Association WHITE HAT NEWS' Miss JieMhlte, of "Whiteston, visited with friends here during the MrandMrs. Delwin Eure had as guests at dinner on Sunday , Mrs. George ' Eure, Misses Sarah '' Jane Eure, Ines Umphlett and the Rev. Q. O. Guard. , ' Mrs. Raymond Eure called to see Mrs. Herman Caddy Sunday. Misses Maude Miller, Pauline and Eunice White and Clarine Eure visit ed Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stokley Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Freeman Umphlett, Mrs. Ray mond Eure, Mrs. Robert S. Stallings, Misses Sarah Jane Eure, Maude Mill er and Gladys Rae Umphlett and Bobby Stallings visited Mrs. Lin wood Godfrey Wednesday afternoon. Today (Friday) Mil IIMI Hilt MIEirtlf ALSO NEWS Saturday- "RED RYDER" No. 11 Monday - Tuesday RICHARD ARLEN JEAN PARKER CLIFF EDWARDS in "POWER DIVE" Wednesday Matinee 3 P. M. GRANVILLE OWEN -in "LTL ABNER" Your Favorjte Cartoon Alive On the Screen BJ.-L ELLIOTT 1 i i,S XL orggyN WE'VE created quite a sensation with the unusual bargains we offer in USED CARS. Every car in A-l condition and guaranteed. 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