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PAGE FOUR The Chowan Herald Published every Thursday by The Chowan Herald, a partnership consisting of J. Edwin Bufflap and Hector Lupton, at 423-425 .South Broad Street, Edenton, N. C. J. EDWIN BUFFLAP Editor HECTOR LUPTON Advertising Mgr. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year &- 50 Entered as second-class matter August 30, 1984, at the post office at Edenton, North Caro lina, under the Act of March 8, 1879. Cards of thanks, obituaries, resolutions of respect, etc., will be charged for at regular advertising rates. THURSDAY, MAY 21, 1942 WE WILL KNOW THIS SOMETIME: He is the Rock; his work is perfect: for all his ways are judg ment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.—Deut. 32:4. Why Shouldn’t They Rave? Editor Victor Meekins, of Dare County, lambaste The Herald relative to recent editorial comment con cerning Herbert Bonner, who is seeking for the first time the office of Congressman from the First District at the hands of the voters. And why shouldn’t Mr. Meekins rave? Then, too, Herbert Peele, of Elizabeth City, adds a lusty “Amen” to the Meekins editorial. And, too, why shouldn’t he? Both Pasquotank and Dare haven't fared bad at all at the hands of Congressman Bonner, but Pasquotank and Dare do not, by a long way, com pose the entire First District. Both have a right to fie lieve that Mr. Bonner has a great deal of influence, but where does Chowan come in? And some of the otner counties in the district are in the same category. It is rather significant, too, that Editor Peele in quoting the Meekins editorial elected to credit it to the Hyde County Herald, a Meekins-owned newspaper, despite the fact that Manteo was the source of the eai torial, which also appeared in the Dare County Times. The Elizabeth City editor apparently would, extend the area which is clamoring for the return of Bonner to Congress. To be perfectly frank, there are not a few voters in Chowan County who feel that Herbert Bonner betrayed this county in the location of the blimp base. Out ot a clear sky the proposition was presented to the county and up until a short time before the site was announced, a group of Chowan citizens were strung along and little less than assured that the ideal Chowan site would be selected for the base. Os course, since the blimp base was located at Eli zabeth City, Mr. Peele on a number of occasions pub lished editorials intended no doubt to appease those si Chowan County who thought it was mighty “small potatoes” on the part of Mr. Bonner. It is quite a political maneuver on the part of Bonner supporters to say in one breath that he had no influence whatever in locating the base in Elizabeth City, ana at the same time criticize The Herald for expressing the belief that Bonner’s influence and prestige is exagger ated and in the next breath these same Bonner sup porters advance the argument that due to his influence and prestige, he was able to change the location of the Wimp base which had been scheduled to be placed in Virginia. The two arguments just don’t prove very much. If Herbert Bonner, after leading Edenton friends to believe that the blimp base would be located in Chowan County, had no influence in the location of the base, why did Herbert Peele go to the trouble to delete a portion of a story published in the Charlotte Observer on June 8, 1941? A story high in praise of Herbert Bonner appeared in the column “Carolinians In Wash ington,” written by Jesse Cottrell. Said Mr. Cottrell in his column: “When Mr. Bonner discovered that such a base was proposed for blimps and other lighter than-air craft, he pitched his tent on the steps of the War Department and began boosting Elizabeth City, or some other place in the First District for this project.” On Friday, June 27, Herbert Peele in his editorial column, reproduced the story, except in the above para graph he saw fit to delete the reference to Elizabeth City, the referred to paragraph reading thus: “When Mr. Bonner discovered that such a base was proposed for blimps and other lighter-than-air craft, he pitched his tent on the steps of the War Department and began boosting various available sites in the First District for the project.” Why did Mr. Peele see fit to change only this paragraph in the Cqttrell story wnen the remainder of the column went just about word; lor word, Wasn’t there a reason for it? Mr. Bonner was very well pleased with the Cottrell column and to the writer’s own knowledge tried to have the story reprinted in the various newspapers In the district. However, it wasn’t sent to The Herald, possi bly because the paragraph quoted above didn’t just fit into what he would like Chowan voters to read. Chowan’s site earlier in the game was very agreeable to Mr. Bonner, as well as to the government officials who viewed it, but for some reason, Mr. Bonner sud denly lost all his influence in the final location. Chowan County needed the blimp base which would have resulted in an impetus to business, now az a low ebb, and still Bonner supporters ask Chowan merchants and other voters to rally to his support when oDviousiy if his influence is as great as his workers say it is, he took business away from them. One of the principal arguments advanced by Bonner’s friends is that at this critical period he “knows the ropes” in Washington. They don’t Spy how many ropes he knowia, but he used one of them to “hang” Chowan County insofar as the blimp base is concerned. Duty To Report Failure of Town Council at its meeting last week to take any action relative to banning the sale of beer and wine between the hours of 11 o’clock Saturday night eno 7 o’clock Monday morning should not be construe* to mean that Town Councilmen countenance rowdyism o.* abuse of the privilege to sell these two beverages. It is the duty and responsibility of anyone who se cures a license to sell beer and wine to conduct his or her business In such manner that it will not be neces sary for it to be classed as a nuisance, and failure to do this zfeoukl result in revocation of said license. Especially at this time, when business in a number r Heard and see^ >ii By "BUFF” Although it was not arranged on the program, a very appropriate feature was pulled off in connection with class day exercises at the Edenton school last Thursday night Robert Harrell, narrator of the pageant, was calling off dates, and after each date an echo from back stage recorded developments which eventually resulted in America being plunged into war. It was wne* Robert called December 7, 1942, that the echo came . . . “Japs attack Pearl Harbor.” That was part ot the program, but just about that time a dog, which no doubt entered the door near the stage, began barking, which had not been planned, or if it was, it was very timely for it reminded some of us, at least, of a proper word for the Japs—curs. o Charlie McCullers’ heart was softened one d.ay last week when he unexpectedly became the recipient of a fountain pen, presented by members of the band as a token of their love for him. Upon being handed the pen by Miss Virginia Moore, the director at once left the room, was seen in the school hall with tears trick ling down his cheeks, and a little later telephoned from his home, after his throat cleared, thanking the youngsters and dismissing the class. Frankly, he thinks as much of those band youngsters as many parents think of their children. You see, Mac has none of his own —and that’s why he’s going in the army. ♦ On the front page of this issue appears the picture of Pee-Wee Edwards, now in training in Chicago as a* aviation machine gunner. Pee-Wee will be remembered as a member of Coach Jimmy Maus’ Edenton High School football team in 1940, and though he ( lacked avoirdupois as a backfield man, he had the ability to shoot some splendid passes to receivers. Here’s hoping he hasn’t lost his accuracy and that with a machine gun he will be able to clip down more than his share of those brown scallawags. o There’s many a victory garden been planted tnrough out the country and some in Chowan County. About the best definition of such a garden that I can find is one in which the owner gets more food than the instcts. o I was wondering why some guy punched me in the back Friday night while Dr. H. Haddon Dudley was speaking to the Edenton graduates. Dr. Dudley was telling members of the class that they must check their mentality with the job they want to do. To bring out his thought he went over the list of vocations, classify ing the degree of mentality calculated for each job, and in his list fishing was at the very bottom. That was when some guy jabbed me and E. T. Rawlinson let out a snicker. However, Dr. Dudley eliminated further embarrassment by saying, “Little mentality is. necessary to fish, but not all fishermen have low mentality.” Os course, he didn’t say anything about a fisherman hav ing plenty of patience, an attribute which will not be to the detriment of any graduate, or others, either. o When it came to the job of the Chowan County Demo cratic Convention on Saturday afternoon electing dele : gates to the State Convention to 'be held in Ealeign next Friday, the problem arose as to who could and would be able to attend. Various suggestions were made, but one was that the candidates for county o>- fices, whether they have opposition or not, be require!? to go and take delegates with them. “Must we fumisn the gas?” one of ’em asked. To which somebody in tne crowd, chimed in “Yes, gas for the car.” o The sun is sort of hot on a bald head where the hair is getting scarce, but just the same, here’s taking off my hat to Miss Lucille Clark and those who assisted her in pulling off just about the best school entertainment I ever saw on last Thursday night. Miss Clark got to gether and directed a patriotic pageant, “Freedom Forever,” which was a distinct credit to her, the schoor and every last one taking part in it. It was a splendid affair, the theme being extremely appropriate and those taking part doing it more like professionals than a group of school boys and girls. o If and when it becomes necessary to drive an automo bile in order to secure a driving license, a fair tnai would be to drive up or down Broad Street some Satur day afternoon or night. If the driver can twist, shoot in and out, and otherwise meander through without either bumping or getting bumped—well, then, he or she should, be entitled to a driving permit. . o ’Tother week when I had something to say about Her that he is also a member of the Wildlife Committee, in the House of Representatives, I overlooked the fact that he is also a member of the Wildlife Committee. But, shucks, the way that gang in Washington bungles up things sometimes, I’m wondering if the biggest majority of ’em are not interested in wild life. o Sort of felt shaky for Charlie McCullers Friday night when he awarded the Rotary cup to Margaret Griffin. It was just a year ago that I was in his shoes and found out just how good my handwriting is, for I declare ’fore de Lawd, I couldn’t read it. I was won dering why they didn’t ask me to do it again, but just the same, even if his knees were shaking, he did a good job of it. o In the mail the latter part of the week was a bee you-tAful card from, .well it’s Private John Lee Spruill now. He’s located “Deep In the Heart of Texas” an* says he, “Secured a copy of your paper today and it did the work.” What he means, I reckon, is that it was like a letter from home and that the boys now working for Uncle Sam and scattered all over the face of the earth really enjoy any sort of news from home, be it a letter, postcard, or even a newspaper. It’s a hint to help tiie boys along by dropping ’em a line now and then. ivs of lines in Edenton is at a low ebb, it would seem tn fair to penalize those who have proper respect for their places of business in order to check those who apparent ly care little about else than making a sale. State agencies are concerned about cleaning up un desirable 'beer outlets and deserve the cooperation of local officials aa well a a the assistance of citizens, who should have no reluctancy in reporting any phases of business not properly operated. Revocation of a li cense or two would go a long way to eliminate the situ ation which caused the suggested ban to be brought before Town Council in the first instance. THE CHOWAN HERALD, EDENTON, N, C., THURSDAY, MAY 21, 1942 i i i li.na Recorder’s Court ‘ Recorder’s Court had a short docket 1 Tuesday morning, only one case being ! heard by Judge John W. Graham, that of Roosevelt Dillard, Negro, ] charged with stealing a coat from ' Wilford Jordan, Negro. Dillard was sentenced to serve 60 days on the roads. ■ i 25 Negro Selectees Go To Fort Bragg 1 May 27 Twenty-five colored registrants will leave Edenton Wednesday morn ing, May 27, for Fort Bragg for their final examination and induction into the U. S. Army. Professor D. F. Walker, of the Negro High School here, will be in charge of a program, to be given the* boys at the Armory on the morning of their leave. The selectees are scheduled to leave by special bus from the local Armory at 10:05 a. m., but are asked to be ready at the Armory at 9:30 o’clock. A list of the registrants is as follows: Milton William Cuffie, Aaron Saunders, Lester Carter, Desota El liott, James Edward Granby, Junius Blount, James Taylor, Adoulph Britt, Jerry Thomas, Jr., Carlton Lee Little john, Otis Lindsay Morris (volun teer), Paul Mizelle Gregory, Linwood Elliott, Thomas Gardner Burke, Whit France Stallings, Idolphus Roberts, Robert C. White, William Henry Banks, Lester Joseph Copeland, Jack son Blount, James Lee Wilson, Henry Clay Moring, John Henry Jordan, Lonnie Jasper Burke, James Edward Jernigan. The local draft board also has a call for 25 white inductees to be sent to Fort Bragg on June 3rd. Since the original call. Headquarters has asked that the number be increased and as a result about 35 men are scheduled to leave on June 3rd. BIBLE CLASS ELECTS OFFICERS FOR THE NEW CLASS YEAR The May meeting of the Young Woman’s Bible Class of the Edenton Baptist Sunday School was held at the church Tuesday night. After the _gj»\ • CiptdlM arts fast t«- 4 \ cam It’a liquid—notkinc I'UJb* \ t» distal «•—do dally. 40 \ \ nan’ an prams in n- V ** \ liability. Uta aaly aa «- \ 3*SS»** \ 90c, 60c. AN 1 THESE MINISTERS OF PITT COUNTY INDORSE 1i- Marvin K. Blount For Congress,, The members of the Greenville Ministerial Association take , pleasure in indorsing the Honorable MARVIN K. BLOUNT for * 1 membership in the UNITED STATES CONGRESS as Representa- i tive from the First Congressional District. Our indorsement is j» based on Mr. Blount’s Christian character, high sense of civic re- J sponsibility, and marked leadership ability, all of which have been I manifested in both his private and public life, and, in our opinion, 7 qualify him for the office mentioned and warrant our indorsement. | As a leader in governmental, educational and religious life of this S section of North Carolina, it is our belief that Mr. Blount, if elect t, ed, will serve his constituency with both credit and efficiency. J Rev. Wm. A. Ryan Rev. G. W. Perry Rev. L. E. Ballard j 1 * Rev. L. Clyde Carter Rev. J. D. Simons Rev. C. J. Harris < 1 ( Rev. J. G. Spivey Rev. Robert Boyd Rev. John S. Armfield ■, i Rev. Z. B. Edwards Rev. A. Hartwell Campbell i The undersigned ministers of Bethel, North Carolina, take l pleasure in indorsing the Honorable MARVIN K. BLOUNT as rep > resentative from the First Congressional District. Our indorse- J * ment is based on Mr. Blount’s Christian character, his deep inter , > est in all civic matters, and ability as a leader, all of which have <, been manifested in both his private and public life, and, in our 1 > opinion, qualify him for the office which he seqks and warrants our > indorsement. As a leader in governmental, educational and re- < 1 ligious life of this section of North Carolina, it is our belief that i > Mr. Blount, if elected, will serve his constituency with both credit <, and efficiency. * • Rev. J. P. Harris Rev. Millard M. Johnson J ► Rev. J. G. Phillips Rev. D. W. Alexander THERE CAN BE NO QUESION—The people of the First Con- ' ’ , gressional District have, in MARVIN K. BLOUNT, a man of the | highest Christian character seeking the office of United States \ 1 I Representative. 1 MOT IS “THE HAH FOH THE TIMET j opening exercises and the devotional, i routine business was taken up. , During the business session, the class elected the following officers to i serve for the next six months: : President, Mrs. Louis Harrell; vice : president, Mrs. R. E. Leary; second : vice president, Miss Inez Felton; third j vice president, Mrs. West Leary; sec- ] retary, Mrs .W. M. Wilkins; treasur- ! er, Bliss Nannie Ward. These offl-. : cers will assume their duties at the : July meeting. Mm. E. J. Griffin taught an inspir- • ing Scripture lesson. Mrs. Russell Cobb, Mrs. J. A. Cur- • ran, Mrs. W. J. Daniels, Miss Iva Mae Dail and Mrs. Wesley Chesson, NORTH CAROLINA fACTt H SiRTH CAROLINA MKS MORE MICA THAR nr omnium in , THE MECKLENBURG DECLARATION OP INDEPENDENCE ( MAfZO? 1775) PRECEDED TOE DECLARATION AT pccosatioms PHILADELPHIA BY MORETOANAYBUZj 5/MCe BEER WAS MADE r- , LESAL AGAIN IN 1933, \ THE INDUSTRY HAS CON- \ W tributbo4to.ooo.ooo , M TAKES TO TNE NORTH Y CAROLINA TREASURY/ Three yean ado die North Carolina beer industry launched its own "Clean Up or Qooe Up” drive, to help preserve beer’s important beno> fits to the state. Today, on its third anniversary, this Committee has proved that Soil- , Regulation really works I 205 retail beer outlets—only o handful out of ' the thousands ot wholesome, law-abiding places inspected—failed to clean "up after our warning. They were closed up! The beer industry, which works with your law offioers through this Com anittee, here renews its pledge to keep the retail tale of beer up to North • Carolina's standards. YOU CAN HBLPI Buy your beer only in reputable, decent places. Report any violations of Hie law to your local officers or to this Committee. For Vkiarf—Bny War Band* and Stamp* BREWEGJMpUSTRY FOUNDATION diafc /mtJt CmtHuta Committee , jPEMAMBA M,Stitt Director 613-817 Comawrdri f acting aa hostesses, served ice cream sandwiches. Those present were Mrs. Russell Cobb, Mr*. J. W. Skiles, Mrs. W. L. Langdsie, Mrs. Shelton Moore, Mrs. Louis Harrell, Mm. Willie Lamb, Mias Bernice Williams, Mrs. R. L. Pratt, Mias Iva Mae Dail, Mrs. Leroy Haskett, Mrs. Ernest J. Ward, Mrs. L. M. Johnson, Mm. E. J. Griffin, Miss Estelle Privott, Mrs. Willie Morris, Mrs. Charles Hollowell, Mrs. R. E. Leary, Mrs. J. L. Chestnutt, Bliss Nannie Word, Mm. W. J. Dan iels, Mm. J. A. Curran and Mm. W. J. Yates. HERALD ADVERTISING PAYS.
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