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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05
Famous Ruud Quartet in Concert

MY Task"
Were You There"
Second Group:
"Al Himel PriSer"
'The Lord is My Shepherd"
1.-The Church in the Wildwood"
Third Group:
Lead Kindly Light"
Deep River"
'The Old Rugged Cross"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05

Anton zbasnik, supreme secretary of
the South Slavonic Catholic Union, will
leave next week for a business con-
ference of the Union at Cleveland,
Ohio, after which he will spend a
vacation in Pittsburgh, Pa, his former
home city. Assistant Secretary Louis
Kompare will be in charge of the local
Office during his absence.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05

Word has been received that Clifford
Cook is playing end on the regular
football team of the State Teachers
College at ST. Cloud. The St. Cloud
team will play in Duluth tomorrow
with the Duluth Teachers College.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05

Annual Eastern Star Tea and White
Elephant Sale will take place at the
Community Center on Saturday, Oct.
6, from $3.50 to Z. Lunch will be served
at 25c-adv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05

DR.. and Mrs. II. j. Lockhart and
daughter, Mrs. Charles Eden, returned
Saturday from an auto trip which took
them to the Worlds Fair at Chicago
and several of the eastern cities over
a central route. They returned via o
northern route and visited several
Canadian cities.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05

She may be old fashioned-but she's
the girl for me. That old-fashioned
Trade-I Tire Sale at the Tiger Store
They've saved me plenty before and
what saving I'll make now-Low as
S3.25 eXch.-ady.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05
Boom erangs

The boomerang that sails out and
returns lis a plaything, while the
boomerang made in Australia for hunt.
ing and fighting does not return.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05

Mrs. John Willis underwent an OPP
Grafton at a Duluth hospital last week.
Reports are that she is recovering
nicely.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05

Arne and Dick Kowalke and Ted
Buseimeir of Pine City arrived Tues
day and are up in the Stoney River
district on a duck hunt.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05

v. O. Eklund, candidate for county
treasurer, was in the city Friday to
attend the funeral of Henning Olson
and to visit with friends.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05

Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. BONNER are
enjoying a visit with their daughter
Mrs. Frank Bedard, and son, Frank, Jr.
of Buffalo, New York.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05

The Mary-L Eat Shoppe has closed
for the winter season and will be re-
opened in April according to Mrs.
HaSSel the proprietor.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05

Mrs. John Buccowich went to Duluth
Wednesday for a visit with relatives
and friends.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05

Oh Yeah! Well, I'm buying my
shells at the Tiger Store, where know
the shells are right-and can save
money.-adv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05

Mr. and Mrs. B. o. Strachan and
daughter, Miss Josephine, accompanied
by Miss leila Richter were Duluth
visitors on Saturday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05

Mrs w. Pierce and son, woodrow, of
st. Paul, were week end visitors at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. BONNER.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05

Mrs. John T. NankerviS has returned
from weeks visit with her son, DR.. T.
P Nankervis, and family at Eveleth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05

Ships Through Panama Canal
To lock a ship through the Panama
canal requires 6,5O0.OOO cubic feet of
water.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05

Annual Eastern Star Tea and White
Elephant Sale will take place at the
Community Center on Saturday, Oct.
6, from $3.50 to !. Lunch will be served
at 25c.-adv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Dolenshak re-
port the birth of daughter on Tues
day.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05

Miss Olympia Rocchietti of Hibbing
is in the city for two weeks visit with
friends and relatives.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05

Mr. and Mrs George Baribeau
visited with Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Brisson
in Virginia last week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05
Big Job of ScrubbinR

Nearly ninety statues In London are
under the care Of the Office of works,
and some half dozen men find constant
employment In looking after them.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05

Mrs. Peter Schaefer attended a meet
ing of the Child Welfare board in Du-
luth on Monday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Stuart Schaefer spent
Saturday and Sunday in Duluth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05

Mrs. Raymond Baribeau spent several
days in Duluth last week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05

w. E. Trezona was a Duluth visitor
on Saturday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05

Miss Faith Walsh was in Duluth
Saturday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05

Mrs. D. L. Childers and daughter,
Miss Ruth, were Duluth visitors Sat
urday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05
NO CHECKS

ne-Darling, 1 lay my fortune and
uame at your fest.
She-That amounts TO about S12.9S
altogether, doesn't itf
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05
LOCALS

Mrs. P. D. McCarty and Miss Mama
Forbes were in Duluth Saturday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05


pal for al regular advertising
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05
THE REASON

odd Man Crank is a ielf-made
.aan"
"He had to be; couldn't sW,let that
contract"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05

FOR RENT-Five room house with
modern conveniences near Emeralite
plant. Call j. o. Anderson at Ala E.
Chapman Street, Phone II. 10-5p.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05
WEATHER REPORT FOR ELY
(U. S. Forest Service Instruments

High readings A
G. H. Johnson, Observer
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05

FOR SALE-30 and so gallon drum
type camp stoves. See or call j. G.
Trembath. 1912
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05

FOUND-Gold trimmed glasses in black
case. Call at this Office and pay for
this notice.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05

FOR SALE-1OOO-foo Spence Boiler in
good condition. Telephone 368-M or
call John Mahady. 10-5p
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05

FOR RENT-Four room house. In
quire at the Blue Ribbon Market.
l0-5 l0-12c
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05

FOR SALE-Baby bed in good con-
dition. Call 223 West Sheridan St.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05
WANT ADS

FOR SALE-Two cows at the Chocolate
Shop Farm.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-10-05

FOR SALE-1928 Hudson Coach in
good condition. Inquire at 154 East
Chapman Street.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-17
G. 0. P. VETERANS
NAMED FOR RALLY
Five Thousand Expected at
Garfield Park Aug. 19.

Committees have been appointed
for the rally Of the Marion County
Republican Veterans Associat ton
Aug. 10 at Garfield Park. Five
thousand veterans are expected to
attend.
The committees, named by John
Cayler. general chairman, are:
ReCeption-Edward G.. Schaub,
chairman; Ferdinand Montani, DR..
Frank E. Long, Frank E. Coleman,
Charles E. Bebinger, Otto Ferger,
Leo T. Brown, Al Thomas, Barney
Fears, Ralph B. Gregg, Ernest T.
Lane. Dr. Wilbur F. Smith, George
Morgan, Ralph w. Hamer, Paul Tall
bolt. John ]. McShane, Willis
Greene, William Halper, Joseph
Sappington, Michael Cato and Will
liam Cusick.
Refreshments Harry Schaffer.
chairman; Henry Kline, Robert E.
Catman. Elmer Hook, Arthur Dins-
more, Thomas r. Radleigh and
James A. RoSenbraugh
Decorations-Art G. Gresham.
chairman; Or. j. w. Scherer, Don
Roberts and j. c. Morgan.
Speakers r. Bonifield,
chairman; Leo Scharfln, Guy Boyle
Russell B. Harrison, Walter E.
Woody. Howard Maxwell, Harry M
Franklin and Ralph Spann.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-17
POLICE DOG GUARDS
LINDBERGH BABY AS
PARENTS GO TOURING


By United Press
NORTH HAVEN, Me, July IL
While his famous parents cruise
over the Maine coast in their
monoplane, baby Jon Lindbergh
toddles around the Marrow sum-
mer estate here with his in
separable companion. a black Ger
man shepherd dog that looks up
on strangers with extreme dis
favor.
Jon. approaching his second
birthday. is an old settler" on
this Penobscot Bay island. He
spent last summer here with his
grandmother, Mrs. Dwight Nor
row while Colonel and Mrs.
Charles A. Lindbergh we're max
ing their flight to chart new air
routes.
Sometimes the Lindbergh's
Scotch nTsemaid, Betty Cow, &C
companies Jon on his rambles.
The dog tags along He wandered
around the grounds forlornly one
afternoon when Miss Cow 'ook
Jon to the village on the other end
of the island to give the natives
their first glimpse Of the famous
child.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-17
Indianapolis Tomorrow

Lions Club, luncheon. Washing
ton.
Indianapolis Real Estate Board.
dinner. Hillcrest Country Club.
Kivanis Club, luncheon. Columbia
Club.
American Legion. Twelfth district,
luncheon, Board Of Trade.
Purdue Alumni Association,
luncheon, SEVERN.
Mutual Insurance Association.
luncheon. Columbia Club.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-17
Native of Germany Dies

Mrs. Appolonia BartSch, so, a ma
tive Of Germany. died yesterday at
the home Of her daughter, Mrs.
John Manning, 1902 Olive street,
following a long illness.
Mrs. Bartsch came to Indianapo-
lis from Germany IN 1890. She was
married 10 Frank Bartsch, an orna-
mental iron worker. who died IN
1918. She was a member OF the
Sacred Heart Catholic church and
OF the Third Order Of st. Francis.
She is survived by four daughters,
Mrs. Manning. Mrs. A. j. Nordling,
Mrs. Herbert wilmington. all Of In
dianapolis, and Mrs. James Dipeso,
Chicago. Funeral arrangements
have not been completed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-17
DiIIey Rites Set

Mrs. Frances j. Dnley, g. Of 524
Wallace street. died yesterday in
Methodist hospital after an illness
Of more than two years.
Mrs. Dilley was born in Frank
linsville, N. C. the daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas Arnold. and came
TO indianapolis with her parents
while still a child She was married
70 Walter r. Dilley. a stationary
engineer. in 1891. She was a mem
Der Of St. Paul's Episcopal church.
Surviving Mrs. Dilley are the
widoWer, three sisters. Mrs 3.
Graham and Mrs. Hugh Wiley, both
Of indianapolis. and Mrs Henry
Pattberg. Terre Haute; a brother. j.
T. Arnold. indianapolis. and niece,
Mrs. John Asbury, Indianapolis.
Funeral services viii be held at
the Flanner & Buchanan mOrtuary
at 2 tomorrow afternoon. Burial
will be in Memorial Park cemetery.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-17
INVENTOR, 80,
DIES IN CITY,;
RITES ARE SET
Pioneer EIectriciana Held
Degrees From Three
Universities.

Funeral services for Gustave A.
Scheefer. go. Of 1901 East Fail Creek
boulevard, viii be held a. the Moore
a. Kirk funeral home. 3447 College
avenue. at today. Burial Will be
at Crown Hill
Mr.. Scheeffer, who died Sunday,
was born in Evansville. He held de-
grees from Notre Dame university
Evansville college and Berlin uni
versity. Berlin, Germany.
He was the inventor of one OF the
first electrical meters and for years
had represented the Sewicklev Elec-
tric Manufacturing Company OF
Sewickley. Pa. in indianapolis.
He is survived BY one daughter.
Mrs. James p. Bailey. with whom ne
lived. and a brother and sister, Otto
Scheeffer and Mrs. Fred Hubbard,
both Of Brooklyn. y. Y.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-17
Long Illness Fatal

Last rites for Alvin Peters. 81, of
1921 East Tenth street. who died yes
terday at city hospital following a
long Hines. will be held at the w. T
BIaSengym funeral home at ?
Thursday afternoon. Burial will be
in Crown Hill cemetery.
Mr.. Peters, a sausage maker. was
born in Louisville, XIV. He was a
member Of the Scottish Rite. He is
survived By the widow, Mrs Caro-
line Peters. and a brother. Henry
Peters, Indianapolis. and a sister,
Mrs. Rosie Mount Of California
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-17
City Contractor SuCCumbS

Last rites for John H. Higgins. 90,
Of go South LaSaue street, who
died Sunday IN city hospital. will
be held at 10 tomorrow morning in
the j. c. Wilson funeral home. 1890
Prospect street. Burial will be in
Anderson cemetery.
Mr.. Higgins. a lifelong resident Of
indianapolis. was a cement con-
tractor. He is survived by the
widow, Emma Rice Higgins; a
daughter. Mrs. Irene Meade; two
sons. John S. Higgins and Carl
Higgins; a stepson. Harry Rice, and
a brother. James Higgins, all Of In
dianapolis.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-17
Circus Man Passes

Edward Boyce. veteran Indian
apOlis circus man. died Of pneu-
monia Sunday in Boston. Mass, &C
Cording to word received here yes
terday by relatives.
Mr.. Joyce had been affiliated with
the ticket sales department Of the
Hagenbeck- Wallace and other cir
cuses the last twenty-five years, and
had lived at 1928 West Thirty-fifth
street.
Surviving him are the widow, Mrs
Rose Sandy Boyce. and a stepson,
Otto Sandy. both Of indianapolis;
mis- mother and a brother. Charles
BOyce, both Of Omaha, Neb.. and a
sister. Mrs. Grace POttiger. ODE
dolt. Ia. The body will be taken
10 IdagrOve. Ia. his birthplace, for
burial.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-17
Miller Services Held

Funeral services for Harry c.
Miller, 50, lifelong west side resi-
dent. who died Sunday, were to be
held at ? this afternoon in the
home. the Robinwood inn, one-half
mile west of Eagle creek, on West
Tenth street.
Burial was TO be in Crown Hill
cemetery. Mr.. Miller had been
proprietor of the inn four years. He
was a member OF the Speedway
Christian church
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-17

These felt base rugs are classed as
slightly imperfects but try and
find the flaw. Choose from 6 pat
terms, 3 tile effects and figured eff
fects and a variety of lovely patterns.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-17
BUS REPLACES TROLLEY
Service to Be Temporary During
Pennsylvania Repairs

Temporary motor coach service
will replace street cars on Pennsyl-
vania street tomorrow as construc-
ton begins on the widening Penn
Sylvania street from st. Clair to
Sixteenth streets. With the COM
pletion Of the paving. trackless troll
leys Will be placed in regular serv-
ice on the line
The Lexington advertiser., 1934-08-23
3O3 Service Station
To Open Monday Aug q

Opening of 303 Service Station located
on the east side of the public square will
take place Monday morning, August 27
The new station specializing in the COM
plete line of Texaco products will be
under management of w. A. Shanks
and J. b. Watson, both local and we'll
known young business men. The new
establishment will feature the latest
methods of service for satisfactory op-
GRAFTON of your automobile.
Announcement to the public is made
in an advertisement appearing elsewhere
in this issue. Mr.. Shanks and Mr.. Wat
son have the following to say to the
trade:
I'VE have just completed all details
of our new station for the service of
autoists of Lexington and surrounding
territory. Every piece of equipment for
seryicing cars is the latest that can be
purchased. We especially invite you to
inspect our fabrication department
which we both take lot of pride in.
The Lexington advertiser., 1934-08-23
Lexington TO Vote
In 2 Elections Tuesday

With election day Tuesday, August 2S,
in which the state will vote in the SEN
atorial selection, the voters of Lexing-
ton will also vote in another election in
the municipal primary to be held on
that date. The voting booths for the
citys election will be placed in the of
flee of Miss Mildred Garrott, home
demonstration agent which will af-
ford convenient place for the local
voters while in the court house casting
their ballots in the senatorial race. The
announcement is made so that all voters
may know where to go next Tuesday in
casting their ballots for their candi-
dates.
Z. S. Milton, of Coxburg, was busi-
ness visitor here Monday
Ben Moore Hammett came over Sum
day on a visit to Lexington friends
The Lexington advertiser., 1934-08-23
Lexington's First
Bale Ginned Aug. II

Equalling 1925 record for the first
bale of cotton ginned at Lexington, Ed
Chambers, colored tenant on the Wal
ton and Thurmond farm, brought in the
first bale of the 1884 crop. 1t was
ginned at Swinney's Electric Gin No. 2
in south Lexington and weighed $40
pounds.
In 1882, James Brown, colored tenant
on C. T. Bailye's farm north of Lexing-
ton and ginned at Mr. Baliye's gin, was
the first for that year. Last year bale
of cotton brought here by C. C. Richard
son, colored tenant at Tchula, and ginned
by the Tchula Gin Co., was the first
bale brought to this city for storage.
1t was brought here August 10.
Tchula carries the distiction of gin
ming the first bales in Holmes county
this year when Richard Taylor, colored
tenant on the j. D. Gwin place near
Tchula ginned bale of cotton August
10 at the Planters Gin Co.
Cotton is opening fast the past weeks
as the extreme heat has matured cot
ton rapidly. Cotton picking is not under
way in noticeable degree although
scattered pickers may be seen in the
various fields.
The Lexington advertiser., 1934-08-23
Lightning Kills 6-Yr.
Old Negro at Richland

Breaking a prolonged dry spell that
has existed in many parts of the county
since June, welcome showers of rain
have been recorded this week in practic-
ally all sections of the county. Some
of these rains were heavy and accom-
panied by wind and lightning. Other
sections have had good rains altho some
are heavier than others, it is reported
AT Richland, IL miles south of Lex
ngton, lightning killed a 6-year old
negro girl, Tempy Wade, daughter of
Casey Wade. The fatality occurred Mon
day afternoon about sundown. The
little negro was at the home of her
uncle, Robert Wade. AS the heavy cloud
came up she started to her home nearby
and while on her way bolt of lightning
struck her, killing her instantly.
The fine rains over the county have
caused hundreds of people to plant fall
and winter patches of turnips. Local
stores have enjoyed an unusual demand
for seed as the showers have made the
ground ready for the planting. Scores
of gardeners and farmers are losing no
time in getting a turnip patch started in
order to enjoy this staple food commod
ity on their tables the coming fall and
winter.
The rains have also been of untold
worth to the farmers whose crops of
corn, peas, sorghum, and sweet potatoes
were badly in need of moisture. 1t is
believed that the rains will add one
third more to the production of these
crops. Hay crops will be helped also,
and farmers are already cutting forage
from every source to help fill their feed
bins and storage places the coming wint-
The Lexington advertiser., 1934-08-23
Murphree Will Make
Race For Governor

1t. Governor Dennis Murphree has
issued the following statement relative
to rumor that he will withdraw from
the forthcoming governors race, stating
that same is without basis of fact. His
statement is as follows:
"Under the headline 'Murphree May
Not Run, The Columbus Dispatch last
week carried an editorial saying that
There is a persistent rumor in grape
vine political circles that Lieutenant
Governor Dennis Murphree will with
draw from the race for Governor and
offer for reelection as Lieutenant Gov
ernor' | want to nail this rumor. My
answer to it is that if God gives me
strength, and | retain my health, |
will certainly be a candidate for Gov
ernor in 1885. | will not only be a
candidate, but believe the people of
the State are going to elect me.
This rumor was started and is being
circulated by those whose wish is father
to the thought. 1t is true that | stepped
down out of the Governors race four
years ago because of the fact that
friends to whom | was under obligation
wanted to run. However, l have paid
those debts in full. | repeat that un-
less my health might fail me or death
overtake me, / will be a candidate for
Governor next year.
The Lexington advertiser., 1934-08-23
Government to Loan
IL Cents on Cotton

Another government loan on cotton
to help the southern farmers at IL cents
a pound, was announced at Washington
this week. The president said in max
ing the announcement that he had re-
quested the Reconstruction Finance Cor
poration to make funds available to the
Commodity Credit Corporation that will
enable it to increase its lending from
10 to 12 cents a pound on cotton, clas-
sing low middling better, which is
and has been in continuous possession
of the producer. This means that any
cotton grower, if he does not wish to
sell his staple at this time, may borrow
II cents a pound from federal agencies
on the comm odity.
Detailed regulations altho not an
nounced yet will embrace all essentials
under the 10 cent loan offered farmers
before, stated the officials. In event
cotton should go below the IL cent level,
the government takes the risk. Cotton
is selling for more than 13 cents a
pound at present but several factors
have caused unealinesS. Should the
cotton price climb during the season
to higher figures, the grower may re-
pay the loan, sell his cotton and pocket
the profit
The Lexington advertiser., 1934-08-23
Gin Certificates
Are Being Received

Gin certificates amounting to 327 with
more expected today have been received
at the county agents office for Holmes
county producers, according to 7. M.
Williams. These are being issued for
go per cent of the allotment shown on
the application, the remaining per cent
is being held awaiting the receipt of
all the applications made in the county.
All old contracts have been sent to the
Jackson office. Some 500 new contracts
will be forwarded sometime next week.
These contracts require investigation
and considerable detail work before they
are ready for consideration by the state
allotment board.
The number of new contracts was a
surprise to the county committee, who
expected approximately 200, stated the
agent. Indications are that this will
reach near 600 in number. A great
number of these contracts are for cotton
grown on town lots, often for no more
than one-quarter of an acre, but in
orded to gin cotton tax free, it is nee
essary that these plots be included.
Field crews will complete measure
ments this week it is believed and COM
pilations of records show that very
small per cent have exceeded their acre
age allowed in their contract, while ap-
proximately 90 per cent are short of
acreage allowed. Those who have ex-
ceeded their acreage will have the priv
ilege of either blowing up excess acre
age or reducing the cash amount to be
paid by the government. All of these
parties will be advised within the next
few days as to the status of their acre
age. Those who do not hear will know
that their acreage is acceptable