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'"(. V, ' J VIM O . THE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY, HERTFORD, NORTH CAf" NA, FRIDAY, MAY IS, 1955. . ..MOOr.U.. ....... ,Jf, I,,. .!. tif-H ... Acre; ;.-a' . 3nt . . .rfteift tue 295$ pea-- who knows that he is not going to .allotment was an- : Ws peanut allotment should a May 4tfc by Secretary rteport fax to th County ASC - Era Taffc 1&hso?V Office immediately go that the un ; to Joe s. SUgg, i-xecu-,?tary of to North Caw- icrease ' is an acroes-tihe- reaee for aU hTjes dfa 'need in tbp. United States f, apply to th 1SK& acre nent already in the hands rmers. Mr, Sugg' Staged is realized that this is a ?V for the peanut growers rec n the increase,; however, ii.lividual may figure what increase will be by increasing rrent allotment by 7 MrJ irged that the North Caro i pdanet growers figure their Imeni as described above and eef .with their planting , and e a ire that every acce allotted -plat ted this year.- He- pointed t fht tf the County ASC Offices I conpote the increased allot ..ts i ind, mail to each Individual rmer the revised allotments at a easiest possible time, but at t It Is estimated that it will -x approximately two week's" for t allotments to get Into the .da of-'the farmers and this de f migpt prevent some '. farmer n getting his aBotment planted,. 1 ; d. Sugg weif at Uny farmer used allotment may' be given to sometother.iarmer jwho is hvaosi lion ui piuni m uicretise. dj bo doingthe farmer surrendering the alBmn 411 !. 6Wosei any im- age; W WfijMtWja feWW 1 will get the benefit cf the aHlot mewt forfjk leaon. iciwrdlnjf jto SuggJf forts tto flat iorased.al' lotments were, begun early in Feb ruary by the. Association of Vir ginia Peanut and Hog Growers, the North Carolina Peanut Growers Association and the Virginia-Carolina Peanut Shelters 1 Association, and was followed through constant ly by these organizations until the increase was announced. ' There were three planning meetings held in Suffolk and four meetings hold Jn Washington with USDA Offi cials by 'the above- named 'associa tions attempting to convince the Department of Agriculture that an increase fn the Virginia' type pea- kiut allotment was desirable, time-j ly and urgently-needed. 'There de- veloped' during the course of these meetings a need for assistance by the congressional representatives of the two states and in connection with their efforts it should be point ed out that at one stage it looked as though no increase would be pos sible for this year. At this point, the assistance of the congressional representatives came Into play with Senator Byrd securing a new hearing before Un der Secretary of 'Agriculture James A. McCoitnell, and prior to this meeting and -during this 'meeting, influence upon the Department was exerted by? Congressman; Watt Ab bitti.of Virginia; 'Senators Ervin and Scott'of North Carolina, Con-1 gressmen Fountain and Bonner of Nijrth Carolina,! anB Senator Kob eroi of Virginia! f The results ob tained through this hearing laid the foundation fpr the increase which was awarded. '' , Following the meeting with Mr, McConnell, it. was determined that public heanng must be held, at which time the Southwestern Pea nut Producers joined with the Vir ginia type producerg in requesting an increase by type. ' The South eastern Peanut Producers opposed any increase but took the position that ' if there were any increases that they should be allowed the same increase as awarded any typeVVV. '.y ''v;: The decision, said Sugg; as awarded was contrary to the posi tion of the Virginia type produc ers and it was made on the basis of an' over-all ' increase with the same consideration for all types. The Virginia type producers and the Southwestern Producers felt that the law as on the statutes to type increases should be applied to each type and the' increases award- wfwpwwpwwwiw irvwwwwwjwwwAwwrViw . inr nrnmi rhn 'rrnrnrniiiin.in 4 fell pStj) ---2 !.'. 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' S'.i-'.y.'s.-ii of American, nations."" i-;.''..1 --' ;".,' .-.Jt-r, ed where increases were justified' and no increases given to the types. which did not justify the increase 43,y 4-H Awards National Programs Four National 4-H programs are giving club members fkcellent op portunity to carry -out their 955 theme, "Improving v Family and Community Living." , r r,' ' : Beautifying the home inside and out, decreasing agricultural losses,, and improving living conditions by adding to the convenience of the farm and homo are the obWtiveR of the National 4-H Hometmprove- ment, Beautification of Home Grounds, Entomology and Electric programs. There are 49,000 awards offered for those who do outstanding work. Incentives, valued at $66,000, in clude 20 college scholarships of $300 each, all-expense trips to the National 4-H Club Congress, . 19- jewel wrist watches, and gold-filled medals. In the" Home Improvement pro gram, 4-H'ers learn to make the home more attractive 'and conveni ent at a minimum cost, f In a re-' cent year, members mad 475,000 articles and : decorated 150,000 rooms. Awards, ; provided by the Sears Roebuck Foundation, include four medals for winners- in each county, a trip for the state winner to the 4-H Club Congress in Chi cago November 27-Deeember I, and eight $3000 schelarshiws 'for na tional winners. Improvinff .the appearance of the outside of the home is popular with 4-H members, too. ' About 150,000 4-H'ers take part in the. Beautif i-' eattpn of Home Grounds .program eacV year. Paint-tiD fix-uA , and landscaping are all a part of 'their activities. In addition to jaiaking the home more attractive, property value is increased as a result of the 4-H'ers accomplishments. ; Medals for four county winner?, a 19-jewel wrist watch for the state winner, and trips to the National 4-H Club Congress for eight national winners are made available by Mrg. Chas. R. Walgreen of Chicago, v ; The Electric program gives 4-H'ers an opportunity to add to the , convenience around the farm and home. More than 100,000 mem bers participated last year, learn ing to take care of, use', repair and build electrical equipment, perform demonstrations, ,apd plan Jiew; or improved uses of electrfcjty. rFour medals are offered to county win ners by the Westinghpuse Educa tional Foundation, donor of awards.' State winners will reelvt)' a trip to the Club Congress, : where six na tiona x winners' win be,: presented $300 scholarships.-, ; , v . ; 1 Insects, age-old friends and foes of man, provide the Subject for the 4-H Entomology program. By par ticipating, members learn about in sect life and its relation to man, learn to recognize major pests and beneficial insects, and learn about the tyse of chemicals and other con trol measures. :4H'e-rs also collect insects, conduct life history studies and make surveys. , ;,; -, -,H - Losses jn agriculture due to bi sects, estimated by the TJ. S. De most financially important 4-H pro grams. Awards for outstanding accomplishment are provided by the Hercules Powder Co. Medals are offered for four county winners and the state winner eceives a 19-jewel wrist watch. Twelve sectional win ners receive trips to the Club Con gress, and six: of the rational win ners will be presented $300 schol arships national winners. ' All or the programs ure conduct ed by the Cooperative Extension Service, and the National Commit tee on Boys and Girls Club Work arranges the award programs. Full information -Is available at' county Extension offices. ;;..' - '. f. -:y':-r - ;i ' CIRCLE MEETS T THe Mary Long Circle of Beth el, Baptists Church met Monday night. May 9h at the home of Mrs. D. J; Stoner with Mrs.p Carey Priv ott as joint hostess. The president, Mrs. Julian. Long, called thT"meet- ing. to order. J,. "My Jesus I Love Thee", was used "as the opening nynwK t. j&t uj- , j.ro m chairman, gave a very it cresting program using as -. the . subject, "Love." ' I During' the business session roll was called and each member an swered with a Bible verse. The minutes of thtf last meeting were read and approved. New and old business was discussed. The meet ing was dismissed with prayer by Mrs. Joe White. " ..' v .-. ' During th social hour a biblical contest was given: with Mrs. El liott Layden winning the prizeThe hostesses served delicious refresh ments. ( Those present were Mes dames Joseph Proctor, Thomas Fleetwood, Charles ' Ward, Emmett Long, Joe White, Elliott Layden, Jin-.Cprprewy X Jliam Tar' uton, ..tanley Blaneha. A, J Jian Long, Dewey Perry, Jr., Edgci Lonn, and one new member, Mrs. ' Shirley Clanton. ' '. . , LIBRARY NEWS ' s Every book we take, up with out a purpose is an opportunity tost of taking up a book with ; a purpose." F. Harrison. ! v ' 1 VThe Perquimans County Library has eleven new books this week and all are non-fiction. . ' -; ; ' fthe Lower v Mississippi,' - by Hodding Carter,, is one of the Riv era' of America series and has been given to ithe. library as a memorial book. ' !; i , .Memories," by jEthe); Barrymore Pleasure admitted in Unue degree. ' Enslaves,, the will,-nor leaves; the . Judgment free,. ,f Cowper.i ia her autobiography; . , "Showers F r All Occasions," offers new and d. Jerentf ideas for entertaining. "My Spiritual Diary," by Dale Ev- . ans Rogers, is here tor the long list ,ot leaders wh(j have requested . :it.S' f :.,;'i'.:i";i;r;i7.'?i"";.. A. '.t'" .. .5'".- ' - For young people, the library has1' . "Gotfe W Earning 4 Living,1' an informative book" on careers, and six new ' biographies . as follows: "General George Patton1, "Roald Amutidsen,", iFlorehce Nightin gale,"; , "John C. Fremont," "Co-, chise, Great Apach, Chief," andii. VChif'Joeil!rf(tbe Nee Perces" .-' FLOOR and DECK ENAMEL For beauty plui yean and yewt f protectioa if pays ony.woy v mui vn mint. 1 9 riovr anq Vlf snemei - Use en woocj 01 concrete No brush markf 5lt moor Mney : win't ' - Manufaxtured by .S TMKW.ATOEY PAINT niiiiiHiiioi iMiH Hertford Hardware & Supply Company f "4 PHONE 3461 'TRADE HRRB AND , BANK THE DIFFERENCE' HERTFORD, N. C :,'i -'v-'-.i ; f ' . '-; 'I :.' ':' : ..-' ' ';.''.''': - ; : '.- .'-.-.'.' 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