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Volume XVII. —No. 21. Interest Centers In Senatorialjlace In Election SRurday | Graham And Smith Con test Arouses Interest Os Voters VOTE6:3OTO 6:30 Three Contests In Elec tion For Offices In Chowan County The final burst of political stream I is going forth this week in the home % stretch of the election which will be held Saturday. While there is little interest apparent in local contests, workers are busy principally in behalf of Senator Frank Graham and Willis Smith for the U. IS. Senatorial seat, with both sides predicting that their candidate will carry Chowan County and, of course, win the election in the State. Voters will have an opportunity to cast their ballots 'between the hours of 6:30 A. M., and 6:30 P. M. In Chowan County there are three contests, for sheriff, member of the State House of Representatives and county commissioner in the First Township. Sheriff J. A. Bunch is seeking re election and has as his opposition Trot Leary. For the Representative seat there are three candidates to succeed J. H. McMullan, who declined to seek the office. The three candidates are Mrs. Josie Ruth Wheeler Carr, John F. White and William C. Bunch, Jr. For Commissioner in the First * Township A. S. Hollowell, incumbent is apposed by Peter Carlton. Those who are to be elected without opposition are E. W. Spires, Clerk of Court; Marvin P. Wilson, Judge ■ Recorder’s Court; Weldon A. Hollo fell, Prosecuting Attorney Recorder’s Con*; W. W. By rum, County Com-! missioner-at-large; J. R. Peele, Coun ty Commissioner from the Second Township; E. N. Elliott, Commission er from the Third Township; J. A. , Webb, Commissioner from the Fourth Township, and Hubert Williford for' Coroner. For the two State Senators from the First Senatorial District there are three candidates, J. Emmett Winslow, who is seeking re-election, E. S. As kew and J. Emmett Copeland. EBS Commencement Begins Friday Night Dr W. H. Plemmons, UNC Professor, Grad uation Speaker Edenton High School will begin the commencement season Friday night, when members of the eighth grade r observe class night and be presented their diplomas entitling them to en ter high school next year. The Rev. Harold W. Gilmer, rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, will preach the baccalaureate sermon in the school auditorium ISonday night, May 28. For this service the glee I chib will sing several numbers. •Glass night exercises will be held Thanday night, June 1, with the theme of the program being “Sen ior Merry Go Round.” Graduation exercises will be held Friday night, June 2. The speaker for this occasion will be Dr. W. It. % Plemmons, jnwftwxer rs edueatftm ht P the University ttf.North Carolina. Ruritan Club Will W Hold Ladies’ Night Ladies’ night will be observed by | the Chowan Ruritan dub Monday & night, May 29, at 8 o’clock, the affair being scheduled to take place in the | community building. E *dfon vrill'be A. P*Godwin of Gates « <>■. . THE CHOWAN HERALD I*' ' l rffc^ri the observance of is a minia ture Flanders Field on the town lot next to police headquarters. Crosses have already been placed on the lot, which represent those from Chowan County who lost their lives in World Wars I and 11, as well as those veterans who have died since. An American flag will also be placed on the,lot, and it is hoped the display will stimulate the sale of poppies on Saturday. Symphony Society Begins Plans For Membership Drive Meeting Held Monday Night In Chowan Court House Chowan County’s Symphony Society held a meeting in the Court House Monday night to begin the member ship drive for the coming year. The first step will be taken by members of the Edenton Junior Woman’s Club, who will contact citizens of Edenton within the next few days and all are urged to take part in this worthwhile project. A sufficient membership will en able the North Carolina Little Sym- . phony Orchestra to present a free children’s concert when it plays in , Edenton. •Present at Monday’s meeting were , Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Swalin and Miss Conway of the Symphony to assist in j the organization and planning. Those who attended Monday night’s meeting were: Father F. J. McCourt, president of the Chowan County ' Symphony Society; ’Miss Dorothy Williams, secretary; 'Mrs. George Haskins, treasurer; J. O. Powers, Miss Miriam 'Scott, Miss Ruby Felts, Gra ham White, Mrs. J. H. 'McMullan, Miss Emily Smithwick, Miss Fannie Sue Sayers, Mrs. Robert Smith, Mrs. J. R. DuLaney, Mrs. David Holton, Mrs. George Dail, Mrs. Mary Leggett Browning, Mrs.' George Mack, Thom- 1 as Byrum, James Leigh, Mrs. J. N. Pruden, Jr., Mis. L. G. Plant and L. G. Plant. BPW Club Installs New Group Officers <. -- ■ .... Interesting Meeting Is Held Friday Night In Parish House Edenton’s Business and Profession al Women’s Club celebrated its second anniversary at a banquet held Friday night in the Parish House, at which time new officers for the 1960-51 year were installed. •Prior to the installation of officers a delicious three-course chicken din ner was served, prepared by the lad ies of St. Mary’s Guild of the Episco pal Church, after which Mrs. Corie White, presiding president, welcomed the members and thqir guestfe. Following the dinner an enjoyable musical program, in charge of Mrs. Lydia Daniels, was rendered by Bill Cozart, who sang three delightful ' numbers accompanied at the piano by O. B. Boatwright, who also played several selections. Installation of 'fire incoming offi cers was made by Mias Rebecca Col well, Edenton’s first BPW Club presi dent hi an impressive and appro priate candlelight ceremony.! “Head ing up the organization for the com ing year are: Mae. Josie Ruth Carr, president; Miss Lena Jonee, first vice president; Mrs. Corie (White, second : visit-president; Mrs. Lena Leary, re cording secretary; Mrs. Mildred Spruill, corresponding Secretary, and Miss Marie Goodwin, treasurer. The outgoing president, Mrs. Corie B. White, spoke briefly to the group thanking the organization for its splendid cooperation, and stated that she had enjoyed her term of preai : deaey. (She baked that the club ex tend the same cooperation to the new (Continued est Page Eight) Edenton. Chowan Countv. Norm Carolina.Thursdav. Mav 25.1950. JUST LIKE THE BOTTOM OP THE SEA—This deep sea pressure vessel at the Ordnance Environmental Laboratory at White Oak, Maryland, simulates one-half mile depth at sea. During the testing of under-water ordnance 15,000 gallons of water are pumped into the giant cylinder. A torpedo with cutaway side is shown prior to a test run. Beside the pressure tank facilities at the laboratory include a 100-foot airgun which can simulate the impact of a torpedo striking a ship, vibration laboratory, depth charge and mine testing equip ment, etc. In this new department efforts are devoted to the scientific destruction of weapons and weapon components for the Navy’s Bureau of Ordnance by testing within the laboratory rather than in the field. The facility is available to all branches of the Armed Forces. a^^/wwvvs/wwvwwwww»/wwv»/vw 28 New Members Added To Chowan Hospital Auxiliary Membership In Local Organization Near ing 300 Mark The Chowan Hospital Auxiliary met Wednesday of last week in St. Faul’s Parish House, with the chair man, Mrs. M. F. Bond', Jr., presid ing and the devotional portion of the program conducted by Mrs. W. B. Rosevear. It was pointed out that 23 organizations were represented at the meeting. 'Mrs. J. W. Davis, chairman of vol unteer services for the Red Cross blood program, reported that in the three visits of the bloodmobile, her volunteer workers had approximated more than 500 hours of work, with the vast majority being members of the Auxiliary. Mrs. George Hoskins reported that 28 new members had joined the Auxiliary, bringing the present mem bership to 276, within sight of the goal of at least 300. The new members included the fol lowing: Miss Minnie Hollowell, Miss Myrtle Waff, Miss Dorothy Williams, Mrs. Wilma Swain, Mrs. iMarie Davis, Mrs. Herbert Hollowell, Miss Paulina Hassell, Mrvs. T. B. Williford), Mrs. Walter Mills, Mrs. Laura Goodman, 1 Mrs. Carl 'Cease, Mrs. Sam Morris, Mrs. Erie Umphlett, Mrs. C. W. Over man, Mrs. E. J. Hudson', Mrs. John Mitchener, Mrs. W. W. Byrum, 'Mrs. W. I. Hart, Jr., Mrs. R. E. Leary, Mrs. T. J. Hoskins, Mrs. J. H. Mc- Mullan, Mrs. Herbert Leary, Mrs. O. C. Byrum, Mrs. C. 0. Letcher, Miss Lillian Swinson, Miss Myrtle Jenkins, Miss Mary Lee Copeland and J. D. Ward. Mrs. W. O. Elliott and Mrs. Paul Holloman, at the conclusion of the meeting, served refreshments. HBEMMIE LEAGUE BASEBALL SEASON OPENS ON HICKS FIELD SATURDAY NIGHT Colonials Will Meet Plymouth Rams In Opener at 8:30 O’clock; This Year’s Circuit Composed Os Only Four Teams Edenton’s Colonials are in readi ness for the opening of the Albemarle League 1960 baseball season which will take place Saturday night at Hicks Field. Opposing the Colonials for the opening game will be the Plymouth Hams with the game sched uled to begin at 8:30 o’clock. The league this year will comprise only four teams, compared with six in former year-. Members of the circuit will be Edenton, Plymouth, Windsor and Colerain, Elizabeth City, formerly a member, wen* into organ ized baseball and the Hertford Indians withdrew from the league due to thi hired player prevision. Prospects appear bright for a cretl ; itable club this year, with Parker again acting In the capacity of manager- Practices have been held and manager Parker is favorably im pressed with showing made by vari Free Water Carnival At Water Front On Saturday Afternoon Beauty Contest Planned To Choose “Miss Wa ter Queen” 'Sponsored by the Byrum Hardware Company, a free water carnival is scheduled to be held at the Edenton vater front Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Six thrilling boat races are planned, together with aqua planing stunts and exciting speed: maneuvers. In connection with the water carni val a beauty contest will be held in which five beautiful girls will com pete for the honor of “Miss Water Queen.” A parade will also be held on Broad Street, with the Edenton Band participating and including dis plays of various boats and motors. j : The parade will be held at 2:15 just i prior to the water carnival. Officials of the Byrum Hardware ; Company say the show will be worth while and hope many people will turn out to witness it. Plans Completed For “Miss Edenton” Ball Plans have been completed for the , Edenton Junior Chamber of Com merce annual “Miss Edenton” ball to i be held Saturday night, June 3, in the Edenton armory. The affair will get , under way at 9 o’clock. The winner of this contest will qualify for the “Miss North Carolina” i contest which will be held in Wilming , ton. Dick Levin and his State 'College orchestra' will provide music for the occasion, which is expected to attract ; a large crowd. Anyone desiring table reservations should telephone 39. ous players. In the lineup will be a number of local players, including Claude Gris ; fin, Fred Keeter, A1 Habit, Trot Leary, Earl Goodwin and Tom Hos i kins. • Doc Murphy, popular third sacker, will again be in a Colonial uniform, i Bergeron flashy shortstop for the Hertford Indians last year, has been ! signed for the same position with the , Colonials. John Pavlich, Colonial , catcher, is in Edenton and while up to Tuesday had not signed a contract, it i is expected he will again catch for s the Colonials, a number of other out of-town playera will also, be in Co lonial uniforms. > To help observe opening of the lea ’ gue, the Edenton Band will parade 1 and play prior to the start of the ■ game, for which Mayor Leroy Haskett •' j ' (Continued On Page Eight) Census Figures Give Edenton Increase Os 709 In Population | Lions President | mi r Jit - m B k 'Wt MMlfcS;; LEROY H. HASKETT Mayor Leroy Haskett was elect ed president of the Edenton Lions Club Monday night, succeeding Hector Lupton. The new presi dent will be installed at the first meeting in July. Mayor L. H. Haskett Elected President Os Edenton Lions Club i Officers For New Year Elected at Meeting Monday Night ; Edenton Lions at their meeting i Monday night devoted a goodly por ; tion of the time to the election of new officers for the fiscal year 1950-51. Mayor Leroy H. Haskett was elect ed president to succeed Hector Lup ■ ton, who will round out his term at the first meeting in July. Other of ficers elected were: First vice-presi ident, J. Rodney Byrum; second vice -president, N. J. George; third vice president, A. E. Jenkins; secretary, • W. J. Taylor, who has been secretary 1 since the club was organized; tail twister, Ernest Ward, Jr.; Lion Tam er, Scott Harrell; Board of Directors for two years, M. A. Hughes and I Geddes Potter ; Chorister, J. Clarence Leary; pianist, Earl Harrell. The following delegates were elect ' ee to represent the club at the State Convention in Charlotte June 18, 19 ’ and 20: Leroy H. Haskett, Hector : Lupton, W. J. Taylor, West Leary and ; Dr. W. S. Griffin. Very favorable reports were made | on the Lions minstrel, baseball game sponsord 'by the club, contributions to the Daisy Alice Ward fund and the N. C. State Association for the Blind. ' It was reported that the club netted ; about $297 from the minstrel, which ' will be used for blind work. A re ' port was also made that the Easter Seal Sale netted about S2OO, which will also be used for blind work. Enough was realized from the base ball game to pay the club’s contribu , tion to the N. C. State Association for the Blind. ; StateVFWOfficial Guest In Edenton - Earl Knauff Shows Film “Joe’s Child” Tuesday Night Earl Knauff, junior vice-command . er of the Department of North Caro i Una, Veterans of Foreign Wars, was i a guest of the local VFW meeting ! Tuesday night. The meeting was pre -1 sided over by Commander Jack Moore, i Mr. Knauff presented a film “Joe’s t Child,” a picture of life at the VFW :■ national home at Eaton Rapids, Mich., - in connection with a drive to raise - money for a North Carolina cottage at the home. A public showing will - be made of the film at a later date. 9 'Plans were discussed at the meeting 9 In connection with the Department t Convention in Hendersonville June 1, 2, 3 and 4. $2.00 Per Year. Population In County Is 729 Above the 1940 Figure ABOUT~CORRECT 4,454 Counted In Eden ton and 12,301 In County F, Webb Williams, Census Super- * visor, notified The Herald this week that as the result of the recent census, Edenton had a population of 4,454. The figure represents a gain of 709 over the 1940 census, when the popu lation was counted us 3.835. Chowan County’s population, ac cording to the census figures, is 12,- 301, representing a gain of 729 over the 1940 census when the population was recorded as 11,572. These figures are believed to be substantially correct, but are subject to revision after returns for non residents are credited to their proper locality and other routine checks have been made. Although material revision of the preliminary count is unlikely, it may possibly occur after careful examination of the returns. The official announcement of popu lation will be made at a later date by the Director, Bureau of the Census, Washington, D. C. 'Chowan’s population in 1920 was recorded at 10,049, in 1930 it was 11,- 282, and in 1940 it was 11,572. It is interesting to note, too, that according to the 1940 census 52.9 per cent Os the population was native white, 0.1 per cent foreign born, 46.9 per cent Negro, 33.1 per cent urban. 2.0 per cent rural non-farm and 64.9 per cent rural farm. Trio Os Speakers At Rotary Meeting Importance of School Recreation Program Is Pointed Out J. O. Powers, principal of Edenton schools, Coach George Thompson and Keith Emminizer were speakers at last week’s Rotary meeting, all three emphasizing the importance of physi cal education and athletics in schools. Mr. Powers complimented the Var sity Club for its recent sports banquet which reflected an interest in the project undertaken by the club to pro vide a recreational program for the youth of the community. He also read a brief article pointing out the value of such a program. Coach Thompson pointed out that schools and colleges are out of bal ance sofar as emphasis on academic standards and ahtletics is concerned, , and that all too often appropriations are made for all phases of the school program except physical education. He stressed the fact that a strong and healthy body goes hand in hand with a well rounded education. . Thompson also advanced an argument • for mass participation in physical education —a program which will pro vide recreation for the strong, as well as the weak and handicapped. Os course, he pointed out, a staff and equipment is necessary, which means an outlay of money not now available. The speaker said that of 98 boys in the Edenton High School only 37 par ticipated in athletics and of 108 girls, only 20 participated. Keith Emminizer spoke briefly, pointing out the value of athletics and a systematic recreational pro gram in the schools. The program was arranged by Col. W. B. Rosevear. Play At Rocky Hock School On May 31st Ward Home Demonstration Club will present a play, “Twelve Old Maids,” i at the Rocky 'Hock Central School ; Wednesday night, May 31, at 8 o’clock. The public is cordially invited to i attend. r ________________________________ ; Dime Society Will » Meet Tuesday Night 1 The Dime Society of the Edenton Baptist Church will meet Tuesday ; night at 8 o’clock at the church. A t good attendance is desired. Mrs. E. , W. Bond and Mrs. C. T. Doughtie will serve as hostesses.