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tW rEr"TJT-M-3 WESXLY, HERTFORD. N, C. FRIDAY. MAY 23, 1852.' V PACE SEVEN n s3t I , SPRING CLEAN-UP AT HOME I Safety " experts ajr every (farm family ghould have a spring clean-up campaign, at; home, inside and out Such a campaign would go a long way , toward eliminating fire and accident . hazards make a healthier place to live, and result in happier work days and jroore proaucxaon. . Farm families alone lose about 3.- 500 lives and 100 million dollars worth or larm property annually by Hires, 'About 18,000 farm residents, are kill ed and a million and one-half others are injured each year in accidents. Look into every nook and cranny. Get Wd of any winter accumulation of trash, junk and discarded equip ment from all buildings, and get rid of the dead grass and weeds near the buildings. .. . - .v..'---:;j -:. .-, i In the farm home and other farm buildings clears tap all debris, .trash, paper and other hazardous waste ma terial. Oily rags and old paint bruah- - es may cause spontaneous ignition. In barns, shops and machine shops get rid of old metal esuipmeni Dis- ; carded machinery may cause falls and other accidents. Rusty metal can cause tetanus (blood poisoning). Waste scrap metal, urgently needed for defense, will bring a cash divi dend. ry . : In all farm buildings fix leaky roofs, cracked chimneys, rusty stove pipes. poor foundations, rotted sills, bad elec tric wiring and connections, and light ing rods. ; See that doors, windows, screens and furniture are in good re pair. Watch for and repair broken or loose stair steps, board walks and the like. Remove nails, jagged boards and other items that might cause in jury to people or livestock. Keep your water supply sanitary and safe. : Springs, wells and cisterns may heed to be cleaned, '-rian your water supply so that it will serve in case of fire-';yr':'if.-T';''-'' Remove dry brush, weeds, grass, etc., from along roadsides and near buildings. Xf the removal is by burn ing, use extreme care, for a fire that gets, out of control can burn your buildings and may do damage to your neighbor's property. See that fire- fighting equipment hand extinguish era shovels, swatters, rakes, water containers, ladders, hose. etc. is con veniently located and ready for use, chutes guarded to avoid falls. Special so make sure hay is well cured before cars should be taken in making starts it is stored, "in hay mows. Freshly and stops while loading, especially on i stored hay should be checked regu rough ground.' Never dismount from ilarly for several weeks ' to see that ww w mowt wnuo xatj w wire w no sign off neaung. Oassif ied and Legate operation. Check all equipment carefully for defective hitches, ropes, pulleys, lifts, hay racks and ladders. Also, make sure that all safety guards are in place on the mowing equipment I For outside work, carry a pitchfork over the shoulder and stick it securely in the ground when not in. use. . Don't lay it down, and never throw a pitch fork. When the day's work Is com pleted see that it is hung up or stor ed in a rack in' the barn. ' . Remember that damp hay is one of the principal causes at barn fires. This is "bug time" as well as garden spray would have no effect on in time and garden fruits, vegetables and sects. Insect sprays would not con flowers seem to have more than their, trol diseases. It is often necessary to share of pests. It is not possible to (give specific control information in a short column such as this, but certain principles of control can be mentioned. . Spray materials and labor are expen sive and unless used properly and in telligently may be a waste of time and money. 1 In order to carry on a successful spray program you should first know or determine what pest you are try ing to'controL Is it a disease, is it a chewing insect like a bean beetle or a sucking insect like an aphid, and what sort of damage does it do? Sec ond, you should know what spray ma terial to use to control the pest and how to apply it to be effective. For example, it would require a fungicide tn control Blant diseases, and this know how- to apply the spray. For example, the Mexican bean beetle feeds mostly on the under side of the bean leaf. Therefore, the spray must be directed against the under side of the leaf in order to effectively control it. Third, the spray must be applied at the right time. This is very im portant, especially for control of plant diseases as well as certain insects. Fourtihv do a thorough Job. Good coverage is necessary for effective control. -: Your county agent can help you identify the specific pests that are giving you trouble and can, furnish you information for controls. Or you may obtain bulletins from the N. G. Agricultural Extension Service, Ra leigh, N. C. ' fTTAPANOKE NEWS Mr?."-and MrsTjfPaut Vaughah and children of Portsmouth, Va., 'spent annAav with Mrs.' Irma Dorsey. Mr. Vaughan returned but the family will spend this week with 'her mother. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Onley visited friFiU in Edenton on Sunday. T.t Calvin Wilson of Oklahoma spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wilson. Norwood Elliott, who has been, a student at E. C. C, ; Greenville, is for the summer vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.fW. H. El Mr; and Mrs. Gerald Wood of Nor folk, Va. and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Rabbins of New Hope spent Sunday with their mother, Mrs. W. W, Lewis. Pete Bright went to Durham Tues day to bring Harvey Perry home, who has been a patient at Duke Hospital for some time. ' , J. H. Symons is quite sick at his home, this week. BURGESS NEWS Mr., and Mrs. Sidney Copeland spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Joe: Ays cue at Great Bridge. Mr; and Mrs. J. B. Baanight were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tom mie Mathews Sunday, Amanda Lou Corprew spent the, weeK-ena wim XNancy Lane. Winston Lane, Ji Head Saturday. Edna Ruth Lane mouth Va., Sunday'. ., went to Nags ) visited in Ports- Haying Equipment Should Be Checked "Haying operations mark the begin ning of a season when farm accidents run high," says I. C. Yagel, coun ty farm agent for the State College Extension Service. To assure safe ty and avoid lost time, he advises, check equipment carefully before hay ing starts. The National Safety Council recom mends that special precautions be tak en, to prevent falls from hay racks and hay stacks Make sure that loft floors are in good repair and hay INTIMATE STORY OF THE ' EISENHOWERS In an exclusive interview Mrs. C. Gage Lent, the woman who managed the Eisenhowers' home at Columbia University, reveals little known de tails about the General's private life. Don miss "I Lived With the Eisen howers," one of many fascinating ar ticles in the June 1st issue of the NEW AMERICAN IWEEKLY Nation's Interesting Magazine With THE BALTIMORE SUNDAY AMERICAN Order From Your Local Dealer I Faulty Brakes Brought Him to a DEAD Stop! ff "' , - . ' ' Jhe driver knew something was wrong with his brakes but he took a chance his last. Learn a lesson from this man and always make sure your care is in a safe condition; Brake checks are especially important, but be sure to check YJSs, tires, ari nisiifcld wipers, too. Remember safety t ::Ls tc!p check accidents , . . before they happen.. E 2 Ccrclwl t! p I trjtyca cave Kiay bo your own - - Scr.:;rcJ ' i i 's i ':-csi cj your safety by r -- t - YCV. Example has more followers than reason. We unconsciously imitate what pleases us, and approximate to the characters we most desire. - . ' r Christian N. Bovee. C. A pn tt wn a Krva "T NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION 1 nnsii . - Having. qualified as Administratrix b BUKwre manits.of the -state nf J. H. Cornr. Sr mends for the lovely flowers.1 Anma aCkA Iota a DM!Mim. O. of May, 1953, or this notice will W pleaded in bar of their recovery. All rersnnn inrinhfoil tn maid urifrnfjt sriTi FOR QUICK SALE SEASONABLE ( please make immediate payment , two wool rugs, davenof bed. Call j This 17th day of May 1952. 2831, Hertford, N.C. ; i It) MRS. MA'UKE CORPREW, .' ' , . - I Administraltrix of J. H. Corprew, Br. V v, WJFJQ RENT KEEL'S, may23,30,june6,13)20127 Gnll in Hertford, completely equip- v wwmi pea. see or write Mrs.' Lester Keel, Hertford, N. C. ltc to S : r,?:tK ?. .thi to notify all m TIMV jfHVlVlilV 111 lllIQ hospital and since my return home, Sincerely Mrs. Josiah Elliott. OVER THE PHONE... persons having claims against the es tate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at Route 1, Hert-1 ford, N. C, on or before the 17th day i WE NOW HAVE FAMOUS GORHAM STERLING SILVER REGISTER YOUR PATTERN WITH US NOW ! 1 1 WM. Divers & Son JEWEILERS Hertford, North Carolina 1 ,iX..',,r"il 1 Yorotolfooab' I I I 1 i.notC51 J to tolk ih Mnhul AhMti hlr hmnA. .U 4 mnnton, kkMt utr tamllr foM bn(ett. Vp b dm tbe Une. rr'.y, ,, '" V B,,wr m n wnt'i rapply of (rmrte P-!1 ' Wu tto reU7 kw tha lni n4 Mti f bajtat VHi will ten -' hb anr-an Mti, your total bill, that eoanU a fldttof Um iaitlly too kodfot. And, Meardinf to Muse honamaken la tha kaaw, It la la helpmf yam aara wkara aarlnr naUv aoanta that OalaaUl Staraf nek a fHena. MEAT AND PRODUCE PRICES EFFECTIVE THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT MAY 24th Special Combination Bffer! ONE LI. PKG. LUTER'S CELLO WRAPPED PLUS ONE U. PKG. LUTER'S TRAY-PACKED GOES A UNO WAT FO COMPANY DINNESS 0. o sr.afiiLn. itdegei pbchiegs - 36c . 53c HIGH qCAJUTT BEEF FBE8BLT OBOUMD FDBSEII DEE1F FOR SUNDAY DINNER SERVE CHUCK ROAST U.S. Good Winner Quality LB. 53c U. S. 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