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Page 10. West Craven Highlights. June 28.1984 By Mrs. B.H. MITCHELL FORT BARNWELL The State Democratic Convention Heid in Raieigh Delegates from every district in North Carolina began registering at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Civic Center in Raleigh. They were given their name tags and delegate badges and instructed to hold on to the badges throughout the day inorderto have a right to speak or vote on the floor. The delegates filled the convention hall by 1 p.m. for the opening session of the convention. The delegates listened to speakers give remarks about the growth of the party and suggestions for party unity. Among the guest speakers were Governor Jim Hunt, Lieutenant Gubernatorial Nominee Bob Jordan, Charlotte’s Mayor Harvey Gantt, Representative Ike Andrews, and the keynote speaker. Senator Sam Nunn of Perry, Georgia. Senator Nunn made known to the delegates that many great senators and representatives were chosen from the South. Then he named previous iegislative members from the south and the time that they had spent in Washington working for improved conditions in our country. He stated that Governor Hunt would be another good Senator to be elected to serve in the Senate for the next four years. The speaker received a standing ovation after he completed his address. The deiegates were ready to get down to the business of selecting delegates and voting on amendments brought to the body. It was a long and tiring process which ended about 5 p.m. The delegates met following the deiegates election to receive instruction about housing travei, and time of departure as arranged by the airlines. Delegates for Mondale, Hart and Jackson met in individuai groups. Each delegation chose a leader and Governor Jim Hunt was eiected over ali chairman. Each deiegate received a packet with further information pertinent to their obligations. Ms. Everline Mitcheli and Mrs. B.H. Mitchell attended the convention and Ms. Everline Mitchell will be among the delegates departing on July 15th to the Democratic National Convention. Men’s Day Services will be held at St. Edwards F.W.B. Church the first Sunday in Juiy. “The Voices of Tomorrow" wiil render the music and Eider William Waters wiil deliver the message. Two weli known residents of the Ft. Barnweii area were funeraiized on Saturday. Mrs. Opheiia Harris of Ft. Barnwell was funeraiized at Rio Grand M.B. Church on Saturday. She was the wife of Mrs. Willie (Buster) Harris. Mr. Jesse Rasberry of Kinston, N.C., a native of Ft. Barnweii, was funeraiized at Ft. Barnweii Eiementary Schooi on Saturday. He was the husband of Mrs. Mary M. Rasberry. He was formerly married to Ms. Lizzie M. Harris of Ft. Barnweii. Strickland Named to Board of Directors Jack Strickiand, Head Fiier/Saw and Grinding Consultant for Weyerhaeuser Company’s North Carolina Region, has been named to a four-year term on the Board of Directors of the Southeastern Saw Fiiers Educationai Association (SESFEA). The appointment was made under new rules adopted by the association at its recent Spring meeting. Strickland was President of SESFEA in 1982 and was responsible for rejuvenating the professional sawfilers group. The four-year term will give the board of directors a new stability and continuity, according to association leadership. The SESFEA has members from across nine southeastern states. let your words do the talking' in the 1812 APR'84 © Herbs & Weddings Herbs have touched every phase of human life for many centuries: the first written record of herbs used as medicine was found in an Egyptian papyri dating from 2000 B.C. Herbs have been used by all peoples as medicine and in the preparation of foods, beer, wine, cosmetics and perfumes, and as insect repellents. Since sanitation as we undertand it today was non-existent, the use of aromatic herbs as room deodorants and to ward off vermin was a real necessity. With the long history of the value of herbs, it is not surprising that other attributes became associated with them. Symbolic meanings were attached to many herbs, and superstition endowed each one with its own special virutes and functions. Magical properties were related in folk tales and songs. Since June is a popular time for weddings, flower arrange ments using herbs might be a nice way to bring in some elements of mankind’s history. Plants used in bouquets and nosegays can incorporate many thoughts and wishes long held by human societies. According to herb specia lists at the N.C. Botanical Garden at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, one can start with cuttings from shrubs. A base of bay leaves can symbolize con stancy, with elderberry leaves for long life. To these can be added the soft green of mint for wisdom, sage for domestic virtue and burnet to hope for a merry heart. The curved hanging vines of honeysuckle may be appro priate, too, standing for the bonds of love. To add color to the bouquet, as well as useful symbols, chamomile’s white daisy-like flowers with their bright yellow centers can signify patience or, according to some, energy to deal with adversity. Verbena in many bright shades represents unity of the family, surely a desirable hope for a new couple. A wedding is a fine occasion to make use of herbs. In addition to the hopes of family and friends, the long-held symbolic power of these plants may help to reinforce their good wishes. And who knows? It surely can’t hurt! New Bern’s July 4th Celebration The sounds of the bagpipe will welcome visitors to historic Tryon Palace on July 4th when the North Carolina Highland Regiment performs throughout the day. Stroll past the massive entrance gates. The Palace gardens and grounds are open free, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on this commemorative day. It was 206 years ago, July 4,1778, that New Bernians first celebrated their independence from Britain; becoming the first town in North Carolina to do so. The tradition continues. The Highland Regiment from Fayetteville will camp out on the great lawn, cook, drill, give demonstrations of their musketry, and even serve duty in the sentry boxes of the colonial capitol and royal governor’s mansion. WKirsiowi For a quieter moment, tour the gardens of the Tryon Palace Complex, which are designed in the intricate and intriguing^le of the late 1700s. The gardens are bright with flowering toba^Pf, hollyhock, vinca, portulaca, impatiens, and many other floi^rs. If you glimpse the Governor or Mrs. Tryon coming and going from the Palace, you’ll discover that they are members of the resident acting troupe that is presenting Kermit Hunter’s The Rising Splendor during the summer. You can meet them and many other characters out of the past on the interior drama tours, which supplement the regularly scheduled tours by museum Continued on Page 12 I ♦ Nobles Tire & Auto Parts (formerly Nobles Sales & Service) * will be closed from 5:30 June 29 until July 9 { Will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on July 9. We wish all of you t * a Happy 4th of July. ♦ B & N Automotive Service ♦ * * * * * « * * * * Main Street in Vanceboro will be closed from 5:30 June 29 until ♦ July 9. Will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on July 9. I We wish all of you a Happy 4th of July. 41 * W THE HIGHLIGHTS CLASSIFIED ORDER BLAI % Classification. 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