North Carolina Newspapers

THS Perquimans Weekly Published every Friday by The Perquimans Weekly, a partner (hip co n&is ting of Joseph O Campbell and Max R. Campbell, ef Hertford, N. C MAX CAMPBELL Edltoi SHonb Carolina vtk t..uiei aa second daas mattei ovembet 16. 1934, at poatoCflet at Hertford, North Carolina, on Uer the Act of March, 187. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year Cards of thanks, obituaries resolutions of respect, eta will be charged for at regular advertising rates. Advertising rates famished by request. FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1945. Franklin D. Roosevelt Death struck suddenly on April 12 and claimed President Franklin D. Roosevelt while he was working on the taBk of providing the world with a plan for lasting peace. In the death of the President our nation lost its greatest leader and the world lost a great statesman. The reaction of the entire world to the news of his passing was one oi complete shock. A champion of the "little people" from the time he as sumed the office of President of the United States in 1932, Mr. Roosevelt, foreseeing the Nazi plan for world domination, expanded the cause of the "little people" throughout the globe and caused this nation to be come the arsenal of democracy which plan eventually stopped the Nazi drives. His leadership among the statesmen of 'the world will be miss ed during the trying times ahead. There can be no doubt but that Franklin Delano Roosevelt's place in the pages of history will occupy the prominence of those great leaders of the world who have gone on before. His record as administrator of the affairs of the country caused the citi zens to demand and retain him in the highest office despite the two-term tradition of a hundred and fifty years standing. His loss will be keenly felt throughout the nation for many months, if not years, but his spirit will call upon all of us to unite in the support of his successor, Presi dent Harry S. Truman. Food a Weapon In War Americans who grumble about the rationing of food make it a point to assert that they do not wish to cut down supplies available to feed our fighting men who risk their lives on the various fronts of the war. Most of the critics intimate that too much food is being sent to our fighting; Allies and they make no se cret of their belief that the civilian populations of reclaimed countries are getting foodstuffs that should be reserved for domestic consumption. It ought to be apparent to these Americans, many of whom have rela- tives at the front, that if we expect our Allies to continue fighting, it is vitally important that they receive sufficient food to keep the home front, as well as their armies, oper ative. Certainly, in countries reclaimed by our armies, there must be a rea sonable amount of food for civilians if the area behind our armies is to remain stable. Otherwise, many of our soldiers would be engaged in keeping order in occupied lands. News from the battlefronts in re cent weeks has told us of thousands of civilian prisoners, released from uerman captivity, These men and i women represent citizens of countries victimized by Germany on fighting the aggressors. They were seized . bodily and carried into captivity by the Germans. Now that they are released, it is necessary for us to make available 1 sufficient food to rebuild their bodies and restore their health. Otherwise, we would be treating them almost as badly as the Nazis. Hammer And Anvil It may now be but a matter of days if not hours before the hammer-and-anvil action by the armies of the Western Allies and of the Russians will begin. When it does, the end of all organized German resistance in north Germany must be very near. The American advance has broad ened from an armored spearhead to a 100-mile front along the Elbe, and another ponderous column is bearing down on Liepzig. Whether these armies are to be the anvil of the hammer will soon be revealed. The forces on the Elbe, like those on the Oder, now seem strong enough to perform either function or both. While there may be political rea sons why the Russians have held their lines so far instead of match ing the offensive in the West, either of two military reasons could furnish sufficient explanation. The British and Americans have moved so fast in exploiting the enemy's weakness and following through to cut apart his forces "Ithat the German High Assistance Ptesied For Returning Vets Agricultural advisory committees have been organized in each county in North Carolina to give assistance to returning war veterans, who are interested in obtaining aid in agri cultural problems, says R. W. Shof fner, in charge of Extension farm management at State College. "These committees are composed of progressive farmers representing all sections of each county," he ex plains. "Their function is to advise with veterans who come to them for assistance in selecting farms, get ting started in farming, in choosing the ibest type of farming suited to the locality, and in becoming estab lished in farming as a vocation. "The returning veteran should first contact the county agent, who is the secretary of the advisory com mittee in the county. The agent is in position to give the veteran re liable information regarding the many problems which he will face, He can also direct him to those far mers who will be able to give him the most help in making wise de cisions on the problems as they arise. lhe agricultural advisory com mittees for veterans are working closely with the Agricultural Work ers Council in each county and the returning veteran will find all of these farm people and the represen tatives of all agricultural agencies in the county most anxious to give him all possible assistance." Superior Court Adjourns Tuesday (Continued from Page One) of guilty of simple assault against Lula Ferebee, who was given a 30 day suspended sentence and placed on probation for a period of five years. Martha Ferebee was sentenc ed to two years in prison for as saulting the officers with a deadly weapon, and prayer for judgment was continued in the case of Wilson Ferebee. Troy Elliott was sentenced to 12 months on the roads after entering a plea of guilty to a charge of driv ing drunk, sentence to run concur rently with a similar sentence given the defendant jn the Chowan Court two weeks ago. David Coston and Jackson Coston, Negroes, were found guilty of as sault and hig-hway robbery and each was placed on probation for a period of five years. Leslie Nixon entered a nlea of guilty to a charge of driving drunk and was fined $60 and ordered, to pay ( the court costs. The Grand Jury concluded its ment and work of passinir on bills of indiek. inspecting countv nroDertv ana omces late Monday afternoon. In its report to the Court the jury stated it had inspected the schools and found the Hertford Grammar School in bad condition due to the recent storm, and recommended a thorough inspection of the roof, jvalls and entire structure of the building. It recommended minor repairs at the High School and County Home. The jury0reported it had inspected the county offices and found all in good shape. Ralph R. White was foreman of , trand Jury and all members u. v,. uiujcua, uqeu tsaccua, Roger Morris, W. C. Barclifi, F. K Chappell, Joe H. Towe, Wallace Bright, J. R. Asycue, 2. A. Harris, J. R. Baker, John Hendren, Law. rence Towe, Willard Hurdle, S. A. Owens, Matt Mathews, W. T. True blood and J. H. Corprew, Jr. Sank Congratulated 3to 45th Anniversary R. M. Riddick, executive vice president of the Hertford Banking Company, last week received a mes- sa8:e congratulations from Alfred K - Fncke, assistant vice president of the Central Hanover Bank of New Yrk, on the occasion of the local hank's 45th anniversary. The message expressed renewed thanks for tne splendid account of the local DanK carried with the New York concern. Incidentally, the Hertford Bank is the 15th oldest bank in North Caro lina. BALLAHACK NEWS Jliss Thelma Elliott, cadet nurse at General Hospital. Norfolk, Va., spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Murray Elliott. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace jGood win were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Harrell, Jr., near Elizabeth City. Bill Armstrong of Columbia spent Command has been at a loss for counter measures. As long as tHe Russians threatened imminently everywhere along the Eastern front, and did not tip their hand by com mitting an already prepared offen them were jinned down where they sive, the German divisions facing were. Furthermore, the Allied drive has been pushing right up into the Ger man rear positions. It would be logical to exploit this advantage to the utmost before asking or expect ing the Russians to make a frontal assault unnecessarily soon against heavily fortified positions. - Chris tian Science Monitor. KplMMd by U. 8. Wit DtpartaMat. Barm ol PablW RItkni. FIRST U. S. AIRFIELD IN GERMANY Beside the wreck of this German JU-88 Aviation En gineers of the 9th Engineer Command are shown building the first completely Am?' wn bivlt a:i-3i.r.p on (.'ernifin so 1. (Official tli AF photo.) the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Troy Elliott Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Bunch and daughter of Rocky Hock and Mr. and , Mrs. Sidney Goodwin and children ; visited Mr. and Mrs. William Cope- land and Mrs. W. W. Copeland Sun day afternoon. Mrs. Elizabeth Bates and daugh-' ter, of Norfolk, Va., spent the week end with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Sutton. Mr. and Mrs. Alphonsia Elliott and Miss Margarette Elliott of New port News, Va., spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Troy Elliott BiJLVIDEKE NEWS i Mr. and Mrs. Addie Winslow of 1 Elizabeth City and Mr. and Mrss. C. A. Bogue and Leonard Winslow, Jr., of Woodville visited Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Winslow Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Byrum and chil dren Don and Sandra of' Norfolk spent Sunday as guests of E. L. Chappell and Miss Grace Chappell. Mrs. Archie Kendall and Mrs. El wood Smith of Washington, D. C, were week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Smith. Leonard Winslow of Norfolk spent Friday night as a guest of his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. S. M- Winslow. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Young and son, Harmon, Jr., were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs." J. M. Copelnd. Mr. and Mrs E. O. CoDeland and son, Raiford, of Elizabeth City were guests of Mrs. H. P. White Tuesday night. Mrs. Hettie Lamb returned home Saturday after a visit with her daughter, .Mr T. T. Ferrell, of Newport News. Mrs. P. L. Whedbee of WasMng ton, D. C, spnt Wednesday night as guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Chappell and daughters, Jean and Linda and Mrs. H. P. White spent Wednesday in Suffolk. Mrs. Dorothy Hobbs of Jackson spent the week-end as guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. White, j Mr and Mrs. A. D. Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Chappell, Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Rogerson, Jr., and daughter, Carolyn, were visitors with Mr. and j mm Prepare now for the hot dayp ahead by choosing some of our jine outdoor pieces in which you can "take it easy" when the sun boils down. See our selection of Porch Rockers, Glider?, Swings and Gardefn Chairs. ' They, are built to make you comfortable all during Spring and Summer. ' Quinn Furniture Go. a 1 1 jNv.Foindexter St. IHIIHHb Mrs. C. T. Rogerson Sunday after noon. Mr. and Mrs. Moody White and Ella Mae, of Hickory daughter, Cross visited Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Winslow Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Smith and Miss Pauline Smith were in SufFolk Tues- day, Farmers Given Tips On Cutting: Pulpwood Before a timber owner starts to cut pulpwood, he should know sever al things about the market and price he will receive. The first thing to find out is where he can sell and the price the buyer will pay. Next he will want to get the local specifica tions, since they vary in different places due to the different retire ments of the mills. In general, the mills will accept wood cut 5 feet long and to a minimum diameter of 4 inches at the small end of the stick. H. E. Blanchard, farm forest er oi tne btate College JSxtension Service at White ville, gives the fol lowing suggestions to farmers. One item that is often confused is the difference between a 'cord and a 'unit'. The majority of' the mills buy on the basis of the cord of 128 cubiq feet. If your pulpwood is cut 5 feet long and stacked in racks 8 feet long Dy 4 feet ' hwh. it contains onq and one-fourth cords or one unit The cord is the legal standard of measure in North Carolina, except that pulpwood may be bought and sold by the unit of 160 cubic feet until June 1, 1946. Before cutting operations, be sure on which basis you are dealing. In cutting pulpwood, the first thing is to select the trees you re Too Late To Classify FOR SALE BliLLDOG PUPS. Call or see Lester Baker, Belvi dere, N. C. ltpd FOR SALE 1941 PLYMOUTH MO tor. In first class condition. Also one ground saw mill, rebuilt like new. See C. R. Ward, Hertford, N. C. ltpd G ; Elizabeth CityNT. C. ' . , I ST ST w m V - . 4 ' . -a! r TTi, n going to cut Under most condi tions, trees 12 inches or over should not be cut for pulpwood because they are worth much more for saw umber. At least 80 of the best, straightest and largest trees should be left on each acre to grow into the future timbeVcrop. 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' the 649th began by printing maps of the North Africa invasion. It land ed in North Africa on April 13. 4943. and went Into Southern Franre in oepiemoer. i44. its surmmen rw vw vviwa fcll7 M. txvu ni SUJ III Italv. Customer "Somehow I dont like the looks of that mackerel" Fish Dealer "Well, lady, if it's looks you are after, why dont you buy a gold fish?" v THOUSANDS MILES... Hertford, c. : : rnoNfi jsi II ; T ..1 6"