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The Petquimtm Weekly, Hertford, N. Imports Pear .'. The United States imports more foodstuffs then vou mv C, Thwsday, April 1 1, 1974-Pige 5 , Cabbar Tip Cabbage can give new taste dimensions to combi nation fruit salad, for it mix es well with apples, pine, apple and raisins, says Mrs. Rachel Einlaw, extension food specialist, North Caro lina State University. . Souvenir Barry Before going on a trip, de cide how much money each family member can afford to spend for souvenirs and simi lar items. Make selections carefully and stay within your spending limit. c Lewis Gets All A's Ill James Mackey Lewis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl W. Lewis of Rt. 2, Hertford, received all A's at East Carolina University for Winter Quarter 1973-74. Mackey Lewis was also recently inducted into the East Carolina Sigma Upsilon Chapter of Phi Sigma Iota,, the National Romance Language Honor Fraternity. Requirements "for membership s are superior grade-point averages in both foreign languages and general college courses and credit for a literature course in a foreign language. Lewis is a member of the honor society Gamma Beta Phi, and has been invited to join the national mathematics honor society, Pi Mu Epsilon. realize. For example, Aus tralia is this country's led ; ink supplier of pears, say ex tension economics specialists, North Carolina State Uni versity. '.; Coffee Fact Brazil and Columbia are the leading suppliers of cof fee to the United States, but some 30 other nations" ship their coffee to America, also. 1 T"l '"" SI r TV., A MOMKNT OF RKST This is just one of the many horses and trailers that were seen at the Horse and Pony Club show. The afternoon turned out well for some of the many participants. WTS OF ACTION This horse and his rider whiz around the ring displaying their accuracy and speed. The site was the Horse and Pony Club Show held Sunday. (Staff Photo by Kathy Newbern) Extension nrnm ' t - a t 4 MIV MRS. PAIGKv L. UNDERWOOD I lome Economics . Extension Agent - Denim is in! There are totally different ideas that are creative and fun. These an be made from denim fabric or worn jeans. You should be glad if you can sew for you can denim pillows, waste baskets, shoulder bags,' long skirts, short skirts, halter tops, quilts and many other useful . articles, not to mention adding appliques, trims, braids, or embroidery. .," There's alot of history as : well fashion in the favorite "uniform of the teens". Denim originated in Nimes, France, where it was called "serge de nimes" (cloth of nimes). Nimes was a historic textile center that developed the sturdy cloth during the middle ages. Columbus used it as sails on the Santa Maria. Later "Serge de Nimes" was americanized to "Denim". Ever wonder how dungarees and blue jeans got their names? Sailing men from the seaport town of Dhunga, India were identified by the heavy cotton denim trousers they gwore, and were called '"Dhungrees" as were the pants. , In Genoa, Italy, Italian sailors wore similar denim pants thus the term )'Genes" as Dhungarees", led to jeans and dungarees. History reports Henry VIII ordered a shipload of denim to outfit the palace staff. Durable Denim was in dispensable for early American pioneers and Gold Rush '49ers, Placer miners favored wide r legged dungarees. " Cowboys wore close fit ting jeans to protect their legs from . sagebrush and cactus. ; Today, denims are the hallmark of the cowboy, whether he be a professional rodeo rider, or the city "dude" :vacationer. Denims have long been the traditional work uniform of the U.S. Navy and Coast 3 i 4 vi I 01 I FUN WORK This young man replaces the rings which will soon be ripped off by a speeding team of man and beast. A fairly large crowd turned out Sunday for the first show of the year. . MEN'S FASHIONS The spring-summer fashion forecasters pre dict young men will pre fer a neater, more tailored look with coordinates and fabrics important. Jackets will be s h o rt e r, sport shirts fitted at the waist and slacks featuring flare, bell and baggy-types, says Harriet Tutterow, exten sion clothing specialist, North Carolina State University. v SHELF TIP Next time you're clean ing kitchen cabinets, line shelves with plastic or rubber "fabric" or with plastic-coated shelf paper. Guard but due to cotton shortage the contend of the pants is changing and the sailors don't like it. - Cotton consumed in denim fabric increased 96 per cent in the last five years ac cording to U.S Department of Agriculture reports, and popularity of the sturdy fabric shows no signs of letting up. Why is it so popular? After it is washed, cotton denim becomes soft, supple; and comfortable. It feels good to wear and it is fashionable. Everyone wears jeans, almost, and the cotton in dustry is happy with the jean joiners because man made fabrics are giving the natural fibers stiff com petition. There's no end to (he use of denim. It's truly a delight when used for suitcases, hats, window shades and other household furnishings. Why not recycle a pair of jeans, and be a "jean joiner"? It can be fun and creative. ' Basketball's tallest player so far is thought to be Vasiliy Akhtayev of the U.S.S.R. who played for Kazakhstan in 1956 at 7 feet 7.3 inches. GRAFTON G. FOR DISTRICT COURT JUDGE JUDICIAL EXPERIENCE FORMER UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY MAY 7th PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISING . 'f . y. 1 - . -J, . KELLY M. DAVIS, BUILDING CONTRACTCX FXC.M ar-.VAY, N. C. SAYS, "The Perdue BroEer Hoete it a good building with low ntointenance cost. It should last 30 years or more. As far as wind and snow is concerned, it's built to withstand either." L c J STOP I y I LOOK I STOP . Winslow-Blanchard Mtr. Co., Hertford LOOK at the fine selections of A-l Used Cars LISTEN to the great deals given by: C.H. Davis Allen Winslow - or Wayne Winslow BE SURE TO ASK ABOUT THESE 72 Ford LTD 4-dr. 72 Ford Maverick 4-dr. 72 Pont. Granville 4-dr. 72 Ford Pinto 2-dr. 72 Ford LTD 2-dr. 72 Chev. Chevelle 4-dr. 73 Ford FIOO 72 Ford FIOO USED TRUCKS 72 Chev. CIO 71 Ford FIOO WINSLOW-BLANCHARD MOTOR COMPANY U.S. 17 NORTH, HERTFORD. N.C. DEAL LIC. NO. 1741 PHONE 426-5654 f" jjiyw ' 1 1 3"'' " ' ' " KR. AND MRS. TOM BRITT BEOOfiilE A fffll IF LEABIHG roODINDUSIBTl On Friday, April 12, visit the Tom Drift form at llarreilsville end see the Drift's new Perdue Broiler House. Learn how you can become a part of North Carolina's $500 million poultry industry. The house will be open from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. North Cerolina is favorably located for broiler production and is the 4th largest broiler producing state. Perdue is one of the nations most profitable broiler companies and has been known for quality poultry since 1920. With the right company and the right location how can you fail? Perdue is offering the most favorable broiler con tract in North Carolina. Perdue can do this because Perdue broilers bring a premium price. Perdue shares this premium with you, the producer. To reach the Britt farm travel south on route 45 and turn left at n-Ht in HsrrellsvKle. It will be your first broiler house on the right. Rex Thompson, 6erc!d Jackson and Tommy Lowe look forward to seeing you this Friday between 4 end 8 p.m. PERDUE MEEDS CONTRACTORS to erect steel tress houses. CALL JIM SMALLVOOD After 7 PM. ct Ahoth'e 332-4897
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