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PAGE FOUR [—SECTION ONE The Chowan Herald Published every Thursday by The Chowan Herald, a partnership consisting of J. Edwin tiufflap and Hector Lupton, at 423-425 South broad Street, Edenton, North Carolina. J. EDWIN Editor ' 1 HECTOR LUPTON Advertising Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year (outside North Carolina) $3.00 One Year (in North Carolina) $2.50 Six Months - - $1.50 Entered as second-class matter August 30, 1934, at the Post Office at Edenton. North Carolina, under the act of March 3, 1879, Cards of thanks, obituaries, resolutions of re spect, etc., will be cnaiged for at regular ad vertising rates. _ ... _ THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 5, 1959. A LIFT FOR TODAY •k Woe unto you. scribes and Pharisees, hypo crites. —Matthew 23:14. THE MOST TERRIBLE of lies is not that which is uttered but that which is lived. —Clarke Merciful Father, give us the courage to see curselves as we are. not condoning our faults or overrating our virtues. May we know the Truth which will indeed make us free of all pretense. A Great Challenge A step forward was taken Monday morn ing when the Community Planning Commit tee of the Edenton Woman’s Club presented a long range program of beautification to members of the Chowan County Commission ers and Town Council. The plan in the main has to do with im proving the appearance of the Court House Green and establishment of sort of a park at the foot of Broad Street. If the program is ultimately realized, it will most assuredly add to the attractiveness and interest of Edenton. The Court House Green, together with the historical Court House, are shrines for which the community has every reason to be proud. As Mcrley Williams, nationally known land scape expert, who was present at the meeting, said, the Court House is one cf the outstand ing monuments of colonial architecture 1 in the country. It is known, he said by historians and architects throughout the country, so that it is the duty of succeeding generations to preserve it. The Court House Green, observed by all tourists who come to Edenton, in its present condition is not so much to be proud of. What trees remain are over age and aril any thing but a thing of beauty. It was also pointed out that the C nfederate monument on the Green is not in keeping with the co lonial atmosphere, so that it is entirely out of place there. Under the proposed plan two rows of syca more trees would grace the sides of the Green. It was stated by Mr. Williams that syca more trees will stand a great amount of abuse without being broken up and would make a splendid setting. At the foot of the Green it is proposed to plant attractive shrubbery and provide a place for'people to sit at the Hewes monument, where .they can enjoy the view across the water and the shade provided by the trees. A model of the im provement was on exhibit, which was enthu siastically received by all who attended the meeting. Under the proposed plan the Confederate monument would he moved to lower Broad Street, where a small park would be made. The monument in the center, surrounded with shrubbery and a concrete area, could be*, seen the entire distance of Broad Street. This area would provide a place to hold outdoor ceremonies and the monument would receive the attention it should have. It cannot he denied that many tourists have visited Edenton and that many, many more will come here to view the historical shrines. 1 f and when the proposed planning is completed, it is a certain fact that visitors will be far more impressed with the Court House, the Green and the waterfront. It would be an improvement for which the citi zens of Edenton and the county as a whole could well he proud of aqd a center of attrac tion for many years to come. The commun ity, too, would reap an economic reward, for is it estimated that 25 tourists daily is about equivalent to a million dollar industry. It must be borne in mind that the tourist in dustry is cne of the largest, and Edenton and Chowan County stand in good stead to rea lize some of this business, even a lot more than has already been, received. It has been neglected too long. With all of our historic shrines, Edenton could be among the leaders in the nation in the exhibition of colonial shrines. The plan as proposed met a responsive chord on the part of all present. However, it was not possible to have an estimate of the cost. This will be done as soon as pos sible and it is to be hoped that it will not be great enough to kill the interest in the pro gram. The Woman’s Club will earmark their present and future, funds toward the expense and, of course, the county and town will be expected to share in the expense of this very important step forward. Progress costs money in any field, and if Edenton and Cho wan County are to move forward, it will mean The proposed program isa great chal lenge. SbaH we megCiti ‘ uf Seen If Byßuff Os course County Commissioners will not be elected for a while yet, but somehow or other on Monday they mentioned the elec tion. But there will be one who will not be a candidate and he will be Raleigh Peele. Mr. Peele emphatically said he will not be a can didate for re-election when the election rolls around. He has served in the neighborhood of 20 years and like a lot of us feels that he’s not as young as he used to be. Anyway, it will be an opportunity for somebody in his township to seek the office and when, Mr. Peele does step out the county will have lost a conscientious and valuable County Com missioner. Why, his duties as County Com missioner have even interfered with his fish ing at times. o Beth Edenton and Plymouth football fans will probably resemble a piece of souse Fri day night when the Aces and Panthers tangle on the Plymouth gridiron. Both groups will no doubt be rather nervous, for a great deal is at stake in this game. The winner wall be Albemarle Conference Champions, and even a tie will bump off the Aces. Both teams have good records and both are considered conference power houses. It should be a battle-royal, so that anybody with a weak heart might well take along some medicine. Long-handle underwear wiii also be in order if it continues as cool as it has been for a few days. And speaking about the fans, if the weather is favorable, the chances are the whole bloomin’ works will be over at Ply mouth Friday night. The band, majorettes and cheerleaders will also accompany the Aces. They have been practicing a half time pro gram, so if the Aces win, it should be a great night for the Edentonians. Here’s hoping the Aces come heme with the bacon, and if they’re right, here’s one who believes they will. Best of luck! o In the distant future it appears as though Edenton girls might have a hard time catch ing a beau. Os nine babies born last week at Chowan Hospital, eight were girls. And for some time now the gail babies born have far outnumbered the boys, so the girls bet ter start out early on getting lined up for a hoy friend. J, o Members of the Community Planning Com mittee cf the Edenton Woman’s Club had as their gi.?sts Monday morning for about an heur members of the County Commisioners and Town Council. A long range planning program was presented and before the meet ing started the ladies served coffee. It was a very pleasant meeting and if all future meetings are as pleasant and cooperative the program should reach an ultimate realization. o I see where the choral group of the Eden ton Elementary School plans to present an operetta. “The King Sneezes,” in the Ele mentary School auditorium. The affair will he staged Friday night, November 13, at 8* o’clock, and if there’s no football game here’s one who’ll he there. Programs put on by the school, so far as I’m concerned, are more enjoyable than any movie or television show. Here’s hoping a lot of people turn out to see the youngsters perform. o Somebody in Edenton must have some in fluence with the weather man. At about the time for the annual Halloween party to be gin late Saturday afternoon it began to rain and the skies looked as though the bottom would drop out. However, after a little sprinkle the rain stopped so that the youngs ters —and older folks as well—had a tig time parading up Broad Street and at the playground. It was a big day for the kiddies and just about the proudest person in town was Izzy Campen, who is the real pappy of the celebration, which has been taken over by the Woman’s Club. The next big day! for the youngsters will be the Christmas party and plans are already in; the making for that big event. ch Hec Lupton and his wife by this time are in California, having left for th*» west coast Tuesday morning. The whole Herald outfit envies ’em. John M. Elliott is Dinch-hitting for Hec in The Herald’s advertising depart ment, and John will be glad to call on any body who’s interested in placing an ad in The Herald. The rest of us are up to uor neck in work and the fact of the matter is that we do not have time to even think about California. What most of us are thinking about is how the Aces will come out Friday night with their game with Plymouth. ✓ ■ o Maybe I’m in “Dutch” with Miss Pauline Calloway, Chowan home agent. I had agreed to print pictures of presidents of Chowan County’s Home Demonstration Clubs and she. submitted picture* of two of ’em, one sup posed to appear m this issue of The Herald, The pictures were sent off to get cuts made, THE CHOWAN HERALD, EDENTON. NORTH CAROLINA. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1939. have come back. Checking Wednesday morning, I was told they were sent Monday, so if I don’t get ’em very soon I’ll be in a sweat, for another picture will have to be taken— and some people don’t like their “pitcher” to be taken. Anyway, that explains why a picture of one of the presidents does not appear today. —-—o Just before this column was finished Henry Allen Bunch dropped in the office smiling frem ear. to ear. He became the appy of a 6-pound, 12- ounce son Wednesday morn ing, his second son. Yep, he dropped a cigar, so his “ac count” as even. Jurymen Chosen For Court Term Continued from Page 1. Section 1 E. C. Harrell, B. P. Monds, M. M. Perry, William R. Ashley, Jr., T. Stillman Leary, H. F. Byrum, Curtis O. Forehand, Ellsworth Blanchard, J. L. Layton, Herbert W. Twiddy, James Richard Mor gan, Erie Jones, W. A. Harrell, Thomas Humphlett, Willis Ray Peele, Eugene M. Ward, Ray Hollowell, H. L. Edwards, Mc- Kinley Franklin Wright, A. R. Spruill, T. E. Lane, James D. Elliott, B. Frank Twiddy, Leslie E. Blanchard, C. E. Bass, J. Bertram Hollowell, L. A. Bunch, G. Medlin Belch, Howard Mitch ell Ange, Willis H. Bond, Jesse Copeland, William Earl Nixon, Ed D. Ashley, Mitchell Sliva, Carroll Chapped, Frank Rawls Lassiter, J. C. Hendrix, Lewis Edward Leary, Henry G. Quinn, Elwood C. White, Henry Cope land, Jr., Walter H. Bond, Ralph Dale, M. J. Evans, Noland B. Toppin, Murray Rudolph Dale, T. W. Blanchard, Rudy Parks. Husbands’ Supper Wednesday, Nov. 18 The annual Home Demonstra tion Husbands’ supper will be held Wednesday night. Novem ber 18, at Oak Grove Communi ty Building at 7 o’clock. The Rev. George B. Holmes, rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, wid.be the speaker. Perfect attendance awards for Home Demonstration Club mem bers will be made at this meet ing. MR. FARMER.... We Invite You To See The NEW ROANOKE SUPER COMBINATION and ROANOKE REGULAR COMBI- I NATION Peanut Pickers. I The Super features the all steel welded frame with sealed I bearings, and specially equipped with side mounted Tractor I Power Shaft Drive Assembly, o versize reel springs, self feeder I and has at least one-third more capacity than the famous reg- I ular Combination Picker. Shown Above Is The Roanoke Regular Combination Peanut Picker The New Up-To-Date Picker For Your Peanut Crop I Combines the best features of Pickers and Threshers to give I you a thoroughly clean picking job—minimum “foreign mate- I rial” under government grading. HIGH CAPACITY—PRICED RIGHT FOR EVERY FARMER. We Stock A Complete Line Os Repair Parts , For The Roanoke Peanut Picker USED PEANUT PICKERS Hobbs Implement Co., Inc. GUY C. HOBBS, Mgr. PHONE 3112 EDENTON, N. C LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CRITICIZES HERALD STORY Dear Editor: I understand that it is the policy of all good papers to print both sides of any spe cific issue so here is my side. In the October 29th issue an article was written under “Nuis ance” in which the explosions caused by United Air Force jet planes are cracking plaster in homes to quote the word “plagufed” was used. The article ended “What Can We Do About It?” Here is my suggestion: Have Congress pass a bill that all United States Air Force jets be removed as it disturbs some people. Then we can all be plagued by an enemy nation’s bombs, not merely cracking the plaster but destroying them. Perhaps we can exercise our democratic right with a vote on two issues— Issue No. 1: Do we the citi zens of the United States wish to abolish the noise made by U. S. jet planes whose duty it is to protect our home and loved ones by outlawing them from the skies, or Issue No. 2: Face destruction by an enemy country because a little noise and cracked plaster disturbed us? Respectfully yours, Verne Gaines 791 Cabarrus St. Edenton, N. C. APPRECIATION We, at Edenton High School, wish to express our appreciation for the kindness and moral sup port Shown to us on the occasion of our homecoming. We are aware of the fact, that without your aid the success of that day would not have been possible. We appreciate the use of cars, trailers and other necessary ma terials. If your cooperation and en thusiasm were to be used as a guide, we are- assured of an even more successful day next year. THOMAS I. SHARPE Chairman of Homecoming VFW MEETING William H. Coffield, Jr., Post No. 9280, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will meet Tuesday night. November 10, at 8 o’clock. Com mander John Bass requests a large attehdance. Visiting Speaker At St. Paulas Sunday I Continued from Page 1, Section ) A special service has been arranged and both the senior and part of the junior choirs will participate, with Harry H. Smith, Jr., at the organ. The Rev. George B. Holmes, rector, requests that canvassers be present in the Parish House following the service to assist those making their pledges. Cof fee and light refreshments will be served at this time. Co-chairmen of the Every Member Canvass, W. E. Malone, David Warren and W. B. Shep ard, point out the fact that this again -is a pre-budget canvass with emphasis on stewardship and a return to God an honest proportion of the bounties with which He has blessed all. Canvassers meet in the Parish House Thursday evening at 8 o’clock and services Sunday are scheduled for 8 and 11 o’clock. $10,350 Collected In C. Os C. Drive Continued from Page 1, Section 1 New members signed during the campaign include E. L. Pearce, Seedsman, and W. Earl Smith Store, Rocky Hock; Mur ray D. Baker, Tyner; Sandy Point Beach, Lula White’s Flower Shop, W. D. Townsen Lum ber Company, Campen’s Jewel ers, George I. Dail, David M. Warren, Ernest W. Leary, J & B Motor Company, Campen-SmitH Auctions, Dr. W. H. Wynns, Habit’s Motor Court, Chowan Ve i neer Company, Colonial Potato , Company dnd Sports Specialities. Harrell emphasized that the work of the Chamber of Com merce benefits everyone in the business, professional and civic community. “It is a legitimate and necessary business expense if one is interested in the growth of his business or the improve ment of the community,” Harrell added: RED MEN MEET Chowan Tribe of Red Men will meet Monday night, Novem ber 9, at 7:30 o’clock. Clyde Hollowed, sachem, urges a full attendance. LIONS CLUB MEETS Edenton Lions will meet Mon day night, November 9, at 7 o’clock. T. B. Williford, presi dent, urges every Lion to be present. 200th Anniversary . Os Iredell House Continued from Pago I—Section 1 at the age of 28, and appointed Associate Justice of the Supreme Court by President George Washington in 1790. He read law under Samuel Johnston, later governor of North Carolina and first U. S. Senator from the state. Iredell espoused the Whig cause. He married Hannah Johnston, sister of his friend Samuel Johnston, in 1773. Their son was subsequently Gov ernor of North Carolina. Iredell rose to immortal fame in the legal annals, not only of his state but the nation. He Classified Ads BAD BREATH, EVEN ONIONS! Use breath-taking OLAG Tooth Paste. At all drug stores. FOR RENT OR FOR SALE— 2-bedroom house in Albemarle Court. Stove and refrigerator furnished. Floor furnace. Phone 3214. Octltfc PLANTING TIME IS HERE. Write for free copy 56-page Planting Guide catalog in color and special Fall price list —of- fered by Virginia’s largest growers of fruit trees, nut trees, berry plants, grape vines and landscape plant material. Salespeople wanted. Waynes boro Nurseries, Dept. 11, Waynesboro, Virginia. n0v5,12,19,26c HOUSE FOR SALE NO. 3 Nixon’s Beach. Four rooms, bath, carport and boat pier. All modern conveniences. Beautiful pine grove lot. De sirable as permanent, or sum mer home. Priced to sell im mediately. Owner moving away. Contact E. W. Spire 9. N0v5.,12,19,26c LOST ALONG OAKUM ST. Monday, November 2, a black handled saw with hole in end. Finder please notify Jesse Spruill on West Eden Street or B. W. Evans at cotton gin. ltc FOR RENT OR SALE—2-BED room house in Albemarle Court. Stove and refrigerator furnished; also floor furnace. Phone 3214. tfc WE HAVE SEVERAL GOOD used refrigerators. Also au matic and conventional type washing machines in A-l con dition. Western Auto Associ ate Store. Phone 3214. tfc ENG'RAVING, GOLD LEAF Stamping; Watch and Jewelry Repairing. Prompt and De pendable Service. Ross Jew elers, Edenton. Phone 3525. tfc HOUSEWORKERS LIVE-IN positions, S3O to SSO. Mass., Conn., N. Y. References re i quired. Bus-carfare advanced. 1 Barton Emp. Bureau, Gt. Bar rington, Mass. 0ct29,n0v5,12p FOR QUICK AND EXPERT service on your TV, radio ana phonograph, call the Griffin Musicenter. Phone 2428. tfc 1960 Television . now at Sears NEW! Slim, modern styling NEW! Our most powerful chassis brightest pictures ever NEW! Six speaker hi-fi sound systems SEE THEM HERE $5 or $lO Down Sears Catalog . Sales Office 325 S. Broad Street Industrial ✓ Equipment Wheel Crawler (fbi I .• e • •Yt/KSBRw>, e* • •*! ’ •* -• v -- died in 1799, while a member of < thq Supreme Court. ' Tht famous Mhrcus letters, '» f which had so much to do with '• ■ the signing of the Constitution ■ were re-writteif in this houa% ' James Wilson, a Pennsylvania ; signer of the Declaration of In dependence died here while ’on i 1 a visit to the Iredell’s. 1 The Iredell House was bought by the Edenton Tea Party Chap-. I ter, D.A.R'., in 1948 and saved | • from possible destruction. The ‘ 3 house $s liow owned by the State . ■ of ilorth Carolina and in the - care 6f the D.A.R. chapter and 7 the James Iredell Association. f TRY A HERALD CLASSIFIED FOR SALE 4-ROOM HOUSE. Terms can be arranged. Phone 2424. Novs,l2pd, HELP WANTED ' GET THE Facts. Let us show you how we have helped others to jje come finally independent sell ing Raleigh Products. Good locality now available in Chowan County. Write Raw leigh’s Dept. NCK-310-560A, Richmond, Va. n0v5,12,19p FOR SALE—ONE USED HOT point refrigerator; used less than eight months, $115.00. Can be seen at 20 Stratford Road, Edenton. Phone 2446. tfc “King of Swine” Mammouth meat type OIC. Grand champion blood lines. Service boars, gilts and piga. Minton’s Ranch, Merry Hill, N. C. tfc APARTMENT FOR RENT— TWO bedrooms, cook stove, refrigera tor and oil space heater furnish ed. For information call 3853. tfc PICTURE FRAMING—FOR -4THE best in custom picture framing see John R. Lewis at the Eden ton Furniture Company. 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