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y. ONLY NEWSPAmR PUBUSHED. IN CHOWAN COUNTY Volume XXlV. —Number 5. Joseph Conger, Jr., Winner Os Jaycee 1956 DSA Award WarrenTwiddy,James Bond, Gilliam Wood Also Win Awards , Coming as a distinct surprise to him, Joseph H. Conger, Jr., was named the most outstanding young man in Edenton for the year 1956. The announcement was mdde Fri-i day night at the Edenton Junior Chamber of Commerce DSA and Bosses’. Night Banquet Which was held in the dining room of the Ma sonic Temple. The winner of this coveted award was announced by Edgar J. Gurganus of Williamstun, a past president of North Carolina Jaycees. Mr. Conger was selected for the honor by a secret committee to whom nominations were submitted weeks before the banquet, so that very few knew the winner until it was announced by Mr. Gur ganus. Mr. Gurganus was high in praise of Mr. Conger’s unselfish ac tivities in the Junior Chamber of Commerce, of which he is now vice president of the Tenth District. He said Mr. Conger holds the re spect of the State organization’s board of directors who have kept in close touch with his activities as vice president. Praise was heaped on the award winner, referring to him as a Jaycee devoted to the ideals of the organization and ser vice to his community. Mr. Gurganus was also the prin cipal speaker for the occasion and Continued on Page s—Section 1 Lions To Entertain Chowan’s 4-H Club Corn Contestants Eleventh Annual Af fair Will Be Held February 11 Monday night, February 11, at 6:45 o’clock, the Edenton Lions Club will entertain the 1956 Cho wan County 4-H Club corn contest ants and their fathers. This will be tjie eleventh annual banquet giv en for the 4-H corn contestants and their fathers by the Edenton Lions Club. Prizes will be awarded to the winners of the three age groups: 10, 11 and 12; 13 and 14; and 15 and above. All boys who entered the contest are invited to attend and to bring their dads. The con testants are anxiously looking for ward to the banquet when the win ners will be announced and prizes awarded. Four-H com yields in Chowan County were very good in 1956, and it will be interesting to learn which boy* made the highest yields. CIVIC CALENDAR Revival services will be held in the Edenton Methodist Church from Sunday morning, February 3, through Friday, February 8, with Dr. Clovis Chappell of Waverly, Tennessee, preaching. Services will he held each week day at 10:15 A. M„ and 7:30 P. M. Red Crass bioodmobile will be at the Edenton armory Tuesday, Feb ruary 12, from 9 A. M, to 3 P. M. The county’s quota is 115 pints. Freshmen class at Edenton Jun ior-Senior High School are observ ing Delores Long Week in order to raise funds to help pay medical expenses of one of their classmates who is afflicted with Hodgkins Di- A public hearing wilt he held in the Municipal Building Monday relative to changing the zoning or at 8 o’clock. «r» -y . I afternoon. Fold oa. 6. THE CHOWAN HERALD Bake Sale Ladies of the Auxiliary of Wil liam H. CoffieW, Jr„ Post No. 9280 will sponsor a bake sale Fri day, February 8, at the P ft Q Su per Market. All of the proceeds of the sale will go into the Delores Long Fund to help pay medical ex penses of a Hodgkins Disease vic tim. Privott Speaks To Pocahontas Group Points Out Importance Os Civil Defense Program William S. Privott spoke to mem bers of the Degree of Pocahontas at a meeting of Chowanoke Council held Friday night in the Red Men hall. Mr. Privott, Chowan County’s civic defense chainnan, pointed out the importance of civil defense, but expressed regret that little inter est in Edenton and Chowan Coun ty can be engendered in organiz ing for this very important precau tionary measure in event of an emergency. Mr. Privott said that when disas ter strikes, only three kinds of peo ple are left in its wake—those who are beyond 'help, those who need help and those who can help. He touched upon suggested action in the home, at school and in the community, emphasizing that peo ple should keep under ctrritr'' in event of an attack from the air. Even if Edenton And Chowan County isn’t a critical target, he pointed -out the close proximity of Norfolk, surely a target, would no doubt create a problem in caring for many who would Uave the area in an emergency and would have-to be cared for, injured or uninjured. Mr. Privott emphasized the fact that civil defense places an enor mous responsibility on all North Carolina women, in cities and less congested areas, small towns, vil lages and in the county. He urged members of the Pocahontas to par ticipate in any way possible to the end that Chowan County will be adequately prepared in case of an emergency. CHOWAN HIGH SCHOOL PTA CHANGES DATE OF MEETING The date for the February meet ing of the Chowan High School Parent-Teacher Association has been changed from Tuesday, Febru ary 5, to Tuesday, February 12. At this time Evans 1 Methodist Church will present a program un der the direction of Miss Louise Wilson. Soil Bank’s 1957 Acreages Reserve Sign-Up Under Way First Come First Serv ed, Says Chairman A. C. Griffin Acreage Reserve agreements signed under the Soil Bank’s 1957 Acreage Reserve program for cot ton, corn, and tobacco will be en tered into on a "first-come, first served” basis, A. C. Griffin. Chair man of the County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee, reminds farmers. Allocation of funds for payments under commodity Acreage Reserve programs for Chowan County are as follows: Flue-cured Tobacco 316,075 Cotton —34,700 Corn 41,602 Acreage Reserve payments. will be in the form of negotiable cer tificates, redeemable in cash. 'Producers on farms which have these acreage allotments are eligi able to take part in the 1957 Ante age Reserve program unless the al lotment is a "new farm*’ allotment •kKw-4 a** - • -m- A w* ti,. _ I 1 1 1 Mi iii County, North Carolina, Thursday January 31,1957. Mrs. H. T. HHI Installed PrMut Os County Council New Officers Installed By Miss Maidred Morris The Chowan County Council met this month in the Chowan Com munity Building with Ryland Club as hostess. Mrs. I. E. Halsey, outgoing Coun ty Council president, called the meeting to order. Mrs. George Smith gave the devotional after which Mrs. 'B. P. Monds read the minutes and called the roll. .Miss Maidred Morris, Home Agent, installed the officers for the new year. The following officers were installed: President, Mrs. H. T. Hollo well; vice president, Mrs. W. H. Saunders; secretary-treasur er, Mrs. B. P. Monds. Mrs. Hollowell conducted the business session. The following business was discussed. Rtfdio Programs I Radio programs were assigned to the different clubs as follows: February, Chowan; March, Beech Continued on Page 3—Section 1 Capacity Crowd At St Paul’s Meeting Encouraging Reports Submitted By Vari ous Leaders Members of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church gathered Monday to hear challenging reports from the treas urer, R. Graham White; the Church School superintendent, R. Elton Forehand, Jr.; the Young Church men president, Tommy Kehayes; the Womah’s Auxiliary president, Mrs* L. A. Patterson, and the Sen ior Warden, John W. Graham. . Said the rector, the Rev. George B. Holmes, “If the fine spirit of participation continues, and I am sure it will, we’ll be in the market for more chairs in the Parish House.” Following refreshments the con gregation led by the Young Churchmen Choir sang “Sing, My Soul, His Wondrous Love,” repeat ed the Apostles’ Creed, and were led in prayer by the rector. The current year finds the con gregation supporting a record- Continued on Pave 3—Section 1 Rotarians Will Elect New Officers Today Edenton’s Rotary Club will meet this (Thursday) afternoon at 1 o’clock in the Parish House. At this meeting officers will be elect ed for the new Rotary year, so that President George Alma Byrum urg es every member of the club to be present in order to take part in this important meeting. Due to the election, no program has been ar ranged. Chairman Griffin explained that, at the time farmers file applica tions to participate in th e program, they may put up to the maximum acreage in the Acreage Reserve. This maximum, for these commodi ties, is: Cotton—Larger of 30 per cent of Allotment or 10 acres; Corn —Larger of 30 per cent of the al lotment or 20 acres; flue-cured to bacco—larger of 30 per cent of al lotment or 3 acres. In no case, however, may this maximum exceed the farm acreage allotment. Should a farmer wish to enter an acreage larger than the maxi mum In the program, he should in dicate this on the original agree ment. The additional acreage will be accepted and a new agreement signed if the necessary funds are made available through realloca tion after the program sign-up has closed. The deadline for signing these Acreage Reserve agreements un der the 1957 program is: Cotton and tobacco—March 1, 1957, and com —March 8, 1967, the chairman Stated. 4 _ fi ' Jaycee Award Winners sgy \ • 4 .4 ■ v®*-' - . I Pictured above are three of the award winners announced at the Jaycees’ annual DSA-Bosses’ Night Banquet held Friday night in the dining room of the Masonic Temple. At left is Joseph H. Con ger, Jr., who was presented the Distinguished Service Award by Edgar J. Gurganus of Williamston, past president of the North Carolina Junior Chamber of Commerce. Gurganus is standing next to Conger. Next is James Bond, who was presented the Rookie of the Year Award, and at right is Warren Twiddy, winner of the Key Man Award. Gilliam Wood was named as winner of the Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year Award, but was not pres ent at the meeting.—(Evelyn Leary Photo). Delores Long Fund Stands At $114.80 Up To Wednesday Freshmen Sponsoring Several Projects to Raise Money Up to Wednesday morning of this week a total of $114.80 was con tributed to the Delores Long fund, a project sponsored by the fresh man class at the Edenton Junior- Senior High School for the puruese of financially aiding Delores Long, a classmate, who is a victjm of Hodgkins Disease. The freshmen, headed by the high school band, pa raded Monday afternoon to create interest in the observance of De lores Long Week, and it is hoped a great deal more will be contribut ed during the remainder of this week to help meet the medical ex penses of the girl. Contributions may be sent to Delores Long Fund, care of the Edenton Postmaster or will be gladly received by Mrs. Herbert Hollowell, home room teacher of Delores Long. The girl is required to go to Suf folk twice a week for treatments and in the meantime blood trans- Continued on Page s—Section 1 Methodist Revival Will Get Under Way Sunday At 11 A.M. Dr. Clovis G. Chappell Will Preach Through Friday Night Revival services "ill begin Sun day morning, February 3, at 11 o’clock in the Edenton Methodist Church and continue through Fri day night, February 8. The speak er for the series of meetings will be Dr. Clovis G. Chappell of Wav erly, Tenn. From Monday through Friday morning services will be held at 10:15 o’clock and services each night "’ill begin at 7:30 o’clock. Plans have been made to broadcast the morning services over radio station WCDJ for the benefit of those who are unable to attend the services. Dr. Chappell is a world famous preacher and author and local Methodists consider themselves very fortunate in being able to se cure him for the revival meetings. He is a powerful speaker, having filled some of the most prominent pulpits in the Methodist Church, so that Methodists are not only urged to attend, but a cordial invi tation is extended members of oth er denominations to take advantage of the opportunity to hear the visiting evangelist According to advance reports, many from nearby towns expect to attend some of the services, so that it is hoped the church will be filled to capacity for every service, *> 1956 Savings Bonds Sales Total $106,262 In Chowan County County, However, Al most Half Short of Year’s Quota ■<r Sales of United States Savings Bonds in Chowan County during 1956 amounted to $106,262.50, ac cording to A. B. Harless, volunteer Savings Bonds County Chairman, Tn releasing this report Mr. Har less expresses his appreciation for the splendid support given to the Savings Bonds program. E and H bond sales in Chowan for December amounted to $5,- 518.75. The county’s quota for 1956 was $200,640, so with sales amounting to $106,262.50, Chowan purchased only 52.9 per cent of its quota. Sales during 1156 in North Caro lina were the second best since 1947. The combined sales of Series E and H 'Bonds amounted to $51,- 517,523.90, a decline of only 6 per cent from the 1955 record sales year. Even though interest rate hikes halted the rise in big denomi nation bond sales, a 10 year record was marked up in the sale of small size bonds. State and national 1956 sales performances parallel each other, with both showing approximately 1 per cent decrease in E Bond sales and 6 per cent decline of combined E and H Bond sales. Total national holdings of E and H»Bonds by all individuals as of December 31, 1956 exceeed 41 bil lion, 393 thousand dollars, an in crease of over $1 billion, 300 mil lion. WM. A. PERRY, JR.. NEW COUNTY FHA SUPERVISOR Announcement was made last week of th£ appointment of Wil liam H. Perry, Jr., as County Su pervisor of the Farmers Home Ad ministration with headquarters in Hertford. Mr. Perry is a native of Martin County, and graduated from North Carolina State College with a BS degree in Voeational Agriculture. Until his appointment as County Supervisor with the Farmers Home Administration, Mr.’ Perry was vocational agricultural teacher in the Weeksville High School. Mr. Perry began his duties in the Hertford Office on January 14. The local office of the Farmers Home Administration has been without a County Supervisor since the transfer of J. O. Wise on No vember 30, 1956. Loan applica tions be handled as quick as time permits. In addition to Per quimans Countv, Mr. Perry will serve Chowan, Camden, Pasquotank and Currituck counties, BloodmobHe Again Scheduled To Be In Edenton Feb. 12th Lack of‘Negro Cooper ation Pointed Out By Chairman Joe Swanner, Chowan County Red Cross blood bank chairman, an nounced early this week that the Red Cross bloodmobile will return to Edenton Tuesday, February 12, for another donation of blood. The bloodmobile will bo at the armory from 9 A. M., to 3 P. M., with the county’s quota again being 115 pints. Mr. Swanner points out that at the last visit of the bloodmobile the county fell short, with only 96 pints donated. So serious is the need for blood that Mr. Swanner informed The Herald that on January 12 and 13 the supply was exhausted at the Chowan Hospital and that none was available from Norfolk and nearby hospitals. It was necessary, he says, to solicit volunteers, who donated 10 pints to meet the emer gency. Another deplorable situation, ac cording to Mr. Swanner is the fact that very few colored people volun teer to donate blood. There have been only two consistent donors, lie points out, these being Henry Rod man and his wife. Incidentally, Rodman leads all colored people with blood donations. Just as much, or even more blood is used for colored patients as white patients, Swanner points out, stating that in August 28 pints were used for a colored woman in the hospital and in January 19 pints were needed for a colored boy, at which time the supply be came exhausted and it was neces sary to solicit volunteers to donate 10 pints, Mr. Swanner says no enlistment of donors will b e made, but that anybody who will donatj blood are requested to call at the armory any time it is convenient between 9 A. M„ and 3P. M. He again point out that donating blood is painless, that it requires very little time and that refreshments are served after the blood is taken. Produce Exchange Stockholders Will Meet February sth The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Chowan Cooperative Produce Exchange will be lie I I Tuesday night, February 5, at 7:30 o’clock at the Rocky Hock Central School bui'ding. Members have been notified by W. A. Harrell, secretary, that new officers for 1957 will be elected at this meeting and that other busi ness will also be transacted, so that every member is especially urged to attend. V. N. Darden Os Hertford District Health Chairman Group Passes an Ordi nance Regulating Trailer Courts The District Board of Health met at the Health Center in Eliza beth City Wednesday of last week. Mayor V. N. Darden of Hertford was elected as chairman to suc ceed the late George E. Halstead. Mayor L. S. Blades, Jr., of Eliza beth City, was elected vice-chair man. Dr. John F. Weeks was elect ed by the ex-officio members as the physician to succeed himself. His term will expire January 1, 1961. The districtwide ordinance regu lating trailer courts was passed to take effect January 23. 1957. Among other things, this ordinance requires: (1) a permit issued an nually by the Health Officer after receipt of an application showing complete plans and after an inspec tion by the Health Officer. (2) In spection by the Health Officer at intervals to make sure that they are operated so as to protect the public health. (3) Inspections and requirements concern (a) service buildings, (b) water supply, (c) sewage disposal, (d) refuse dispos al, (e) insect and rodent control, ({( plumbing, (gl miscellaneous regu lations. $2.00 Per Year In North Carolina. Veteran Fire Chief R. K. Hall Claimed By Death Sunday Ends Long Career ***:■■■ CAP’N DICK HALL Claiming (he reputation a s being the nation’s oldest fire chief, Rich ard K. (Cap’ll Dick) Hall died at his home on West Gale Street Sun day afternoon at 5 o’clock. Recorder’s Court Work Increases Total of 1,313 Cases Recorded During .1956 An increase in the volume .■ f i business done in Chowan Record er’s Court is reflected in a. report released by Clerk of Court E. W. Spires, covering the year 1956. A total of 1.313 eases were re corded in the office during the year ranging from simple drunkenness to murder, with ling taking the leading role. Pines for the year amounted to $14,075.25 and costs were 811,-] 612,90. February claimed the heaviest docket of the year, with March sec ond. while''September and Novem ber were the lightest months. Woman’s Hub Will Meet February 6th The Edenton Woman's Club will meet Wednesday afternoon, Feb ruary 6, at 1 o’clock ill tile Parish House. Mrs. Joe Tliorud. new pres ident of the club, urges every mem ber to make a special effort to be present. COMMISSIONERS MEET Chowan County Commissioners will bold their February meeting Monday morning. Februaiy 1. at 10 o'clock in the Court House 20 Years Ago As Found In the Files of The Chowan Herald W. ,1. Taylor. Superintendent of County Schools, announced that if rain continued the condition of roads will most likely result in closing schools in the county unit. Marvin I*. Wilson arrived in Edenton and became associated with John E. White in the practice of law. The body of Laurie Kramer was| found submerged in Edenton Bay just off the Norfolk Southern Rail road freight wharf. Senator Josiah Bailey and Rep resentative Lindsay Warren wrote; letters to John A. Holmes stating J that they will use their efforts tO| secure a WPA grant to repair thei Edenton school. Mayor E. w. Spires called a spe-l cial meeting of Town Council forj the purpose of selling the old ar-| morv building on West Eden Street,! owned jointly by the Town and. Company F of the North Carolina National Guard. Major M. P. j Whichard, commanding officer ofj the unit, explained that the money j from the sale w ill be used for erect-. Con Hr ".“A ■>«, P, K Siting 1 I FIGHT POLIO ... JOIN THE MARCH OF DIMES! : Held Distinction of Be !i ing Oldest Fire Chief In United States Richard K. (Cap’n Dick) Hall passed away at his home on West I Gale Street at 5 o'clock Sunday as ! ternoon. He served actively as chief of the Edenton Fire Depart , ment until last summer when he was stricken with pneumonia and a heart ailment from which he never recovered. Mr. Hall was 91 years old on last Christmas Day. He was born De cemlier 25, 1865, the year the Civil War was terminated, son of the ! late William Thomas and Sarah j! Jordan Hall of Hertford and moved to Edenton as a small boy, where j his father entered business as a I merchant tailor. Affectionately known as “Cap’n . Dick” to his. legion of friends throughout North Carolina and oth or states, he held the reputation of being the oldest active fire chief in the World, both as to age and years of service. fap’n Dick was elected a mem ber of the Edenton Bucket Brigade ;on December 23, 188] at the age ol lb years and Was appointed cap , tain of the Brigade by Col. Bob Mitchell, who was Chief at the time. In the year 1886 the firemen | purchased a hook anil ladder outfit j with funds which they earned in I sponsoring various types of enter tainment for the public, and Cap'll ■ Dick was elected captain of tile i Hook and Ladder Company. I'en years later the fire company ; purchased three hose reels follow -1 ing the installation id' fire hy drants. With the date J. S. Suy ' dam elected' Chief of the Company 'and K. F. Tuttle assistant chief, Mr. Hall was also elected captain of tile new outfit. I On August 1. 1921, Mr. Tuttle, ! who succeeded Mr. Suydam as chief, found it necessary to resign j due to business reasons, and re<— | oihmended Mr. Hail as his succes i ser as fire chief. Immediately upon becoming chief of the Fire , Continued on Page 3—Section 1 Three Swine Sales Are Planned To Be Held In Section Group of Registered 1 Hogs Will Be Offer ed For Sale Thr Albemarle .section of North | Carolina is fortunate in having three outstanding purebred regis- J tered swine sales in the near fu ture, The dates of these swine stiles are a.s follows: February 1— All breed sale at Hertford Live stock Market: on February 8. Du rov Sale at Purvis 'Chappell's - ware house in l'lizzleton (at the Oho wan-Perquimans line near Belvi dere), and the third sale on Fri day. February 15. at the Hertford Livestock Company when the State Spotted Poland China Sale will be held. The time of all sales is l o’clock I*. M. A total of 23 registered hogs will be sold at the Alltetnarle Pure -1 bred Swine Breeders Association ! Sale on February 1 at the Hertford I Livestock Market. The following ! listed hogs will be auctioned to the highest bidder at the sale: 6 Hampshire bred gilts, 10 Duroc Continued on Page 2—Section 1 Brown Company Now Has New Trademark i j M. G. Brown Company has adopt ed a new trademark “Bill Ding,” [which will appear in all its news i paper advertising. Several of these | advertisements appear in this issue of The Herald and in subsequent | insertions Bill Ding will present j timely tips on home improvements I which can lie provided by the M. G. | Brown Company. Bill Ding prom j ises to save homeowners many dol- I lars in makihg their homes move •omfertaMe end enjoyable
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