ONLY NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED IN CHOWAN COUNTY HT Edenton’s Christmas t« Wade And Party Is Schedil d For Thursday Afternoon, la Jec. 3 Gala Occasion For the Children Will Begin With a Big Parade at 4 O’clock By EVELYN G. LEARY ' One of the biggest events of the year will take place here at 4 o’clock on Thursday afternoon, December 3, when the Edenton Business and Professional Wo men’s Club and local merchants stage their annual Christmas Parade and Party for the young sters of Edenton and Chowan Couhty. • ■ This event is' always looked forward to by the small fry and enthusiasm begins to take over long before the big day ar rives. Their main subject now is “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town.” This is one of the most important days of their lives for they not only get to talk to -Santa personally, but they will witness a spectacular parade as well as receive a bag of Christmas candy and fruit. Mrs. Laura Ferguson and Miss Coleen Ward are co-chairman of , the affair, with Mrs. Beulah Bos- A. well chairman of the parade. Mrs. Boswell stated that several bands from surrounding areas httfe been invited to participate im the parade, and that more floats will take part this year than last year. She urges pet owners to enter their pets: Clowns are also needed. Anyone interested in helping to enter tain, the youngsters as a clown, riding ponies, pony carts, pet, floats, walking units, or any form of participating in the pa rade, are requested to call Mrs. Boswell at 2723. A cash prize of $25 will be given for the best floats, sls for second best and $lO for third. The best pet will receive a prize of $5,00. Mrs. Anne Jenkins is in charge of selecting the judges, who will be from out-of-town. Those participating in the pa rade are asked to assemble at Hicks Field at 3:15 so that in structions may be given for the line of march. Headed by High way Patrol cars, the parade will start promptly at 4 o’clock, pro ceeding south on Broad Street atfci turning left into East Water Street. Walking units will turn off into Court Street and dis continued on Page 2—Section 1 Beauties On Display At Malone’s Store On display in Malone’s 5-10 & 25c Store are pictures of the Peanut Festival parade which was held Saturday, as well as the 10 contestants for the title of Peanut Festival Qneen. The display is sponsored by the Ma lone Store, Spedic Food Pro ducts and Ricks Laundry. The pictures were taken by James P. Ricks, Jr., and the pub-1 lie is urged to view them. /Eden ton Aces Lose Tough Game For Regional Championship To Smithfield Friday In Greenville Edertton’s Aces, in another, thrilling game played in Green ville Friday night, lost to Smithfield 12 to thereby being I eliminated in the playoffs for| the State Class AA ’football ■ championship. The Aces,' far from their best form during the first half, staged a hair-raising finish, scoring « touchdown about midway the fourth quarter and With leas than two minutes left in the game they moved the ball about 60 yards and reached the 1-yard line when the game end ed. With just a little more time Eden ton fans feel that the Aces could have scored and even with a tie Score they would have ■ I lULUI/Llini 1 -|il LiJvlt_L gxcgcdfid ■SinA idi 6 Wie m Aces gob off to a bad THE CHOWAN HERALD 200th Anniversary Os Iredell House Sunday Very Successful More than 1,000 visitors Est-i tended the 200th anniversary of the James Iredell house Sun-1 day. Ideal weather helped at- 1 tract a number of out-of-town guests to visit the historic shrine as well as other Edenton build ings. During the day persona regis tered as far away as New York City, Washington, D. C., with a number of visitors from East ern Virginia as well as Kinston. New Bern, Rocky Mount and surrounding area. Grayson Harding, president of the Iredell Association, termer 1 the event as very successful. , A feature of the occas'on wasj the colonial atmosphere, brought I about by members of the Eden ton Tea Party Chapter of the | Grand Opening Os New Western Gas Store Is Announced Visitors Requested to Register at Store For Four Very Valuable Prizes Western Gas Service has moved to the Habit Building at 313 South Broad Street and an nounce the grand opening Mon day, November 30, through Sat urday, December 5. The build ing, formerly occupied by Hab it’s Tavern, has been renovated inside and out and adds con siderably to Edenton’s business section. During- grand opening days visitors will have an opportun ity to register for four big prizes, which will be awarded Saturday, December 5. The only requirement to be eligible to participate in the prize i draw ing is to register and winners will not be required to be pres ent to receive their prize. First prize will be a Green’s Fuel automatic gas range. The second prize is a Motorola clock radio; third prize, RCA Whirl pool vacuum cleaner and fourth prize, an alanta for the bath. A cordial invitation is extend ed to the public to visit the new store during the grand opening days. Methodist Service Thursday Morning A Thanksgiving service will be held at the Edenton Methodist Church Thursday' morning at 10 o’clock. An appropriate message will be brought by the pastor, the Rev. Ralph E. Fowlkes. The public is cordially invited to at tend. I where the Red Devils, on two passes, scored their first touch down. Near the end of the sec- I ond quarter the Red Devils in- Itercepted an Edenton pass and carried to the Aces’ 31. In six plays Smithfield scored their sec ond touchdown and the half end ed leaving Edenton fans rather discouraged with Smithfield lead ing 12-0. In the second half the Aces looked more like themselves, scoring a touchdown and nar rowly missed the tieing touch down when time ran out. Bubbti Hopkins played 'about his best game of the,season. He did the lion’s share of the ball carrying and his drives through the line netted 80 yards. Leroy Spivey, due Jo being sick during tiie week, was not csflled upon often to carry toe ball. Rkh- Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina, Thursday, November 26, 1959. | DAR and children of members wearing authentic colonial cos | tumes. They served as hostess at the various buildings open for the celebration. * In addition to the Iredell house, the Chowan County Court House, the Cupola House and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church were open for the visitors. Mrs. W. D. Holmes, regent of the State DAR and members of the local chapter, commended the chapter for preservation of the Iredell house. “Without this nterest and effort in its Dreser- j vation,” she said, “it might have I been destroyed.” The celebration was sponsor-j ;d by the Iredell Association and he DAR Chapter. Marvin P. Wilson Passes Away After 8 Months’ Illness Funeral Services Held At St. Paul’s Episco pal Church Saturday Morning Marvin P. Wilson, 54, died in Chowan Hospital Thursday morning at 11 o’clock after an illness of eight months. He was a native of Orange County, son of the late Thomas J. and Lorenda Pickard Wilson. He was ah attorney and came to Eden ton over 22. years ago and at the time of his death was judge of Chowan’s Recorder Court. He was also a member] of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, I the Rotary Club, a member of Edenton school trustees, member of the Chowan Hospital board of trustees, member of the N. C Bar Association and pres'dent of the Bar Association of the First District. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Sarah P. Wilson; two sons, Mar vin P. Wilson, Jr., of Wilming ton and James Channing Wilson of Edenton; a daughter, Mrs. Robert Paxter of Greensboro; three brothers, Thomas J. Wil son of jCambridge, Mass., Walter W. Wilson of Greenville, S. C., and Peter P. Wilson of New York. Six grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were he'd Sat urday morning at 11 o’clock at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with the rector, the Rev. George B. Holmes, officiating. Burial was in Beaver Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Richard Dix on, Jr., Haughton Ehringhaus, J. Clarence Leary, Jr., Thomas Shepard, David Warren and R. Graham White, Jr. Stores Open To 9 On Saturday Nights According to W. E. Malone, Chairman of the Merchants .Committee of the Chamber of j Commerce, all Edenton s'ores i will this week begin to remain 1 open Saturday nights uot'l 9 I o’clock. This policy will re ! main in force until Christmas. 20 Years Ago ] As Found {a tbs Files of Tho Chowan Herald > Practically avary merchant in Edenton signed up to cooperate in a campaign to boost trading in Edenton during which SI,OOO was to be distributed. Company F. Edenton's unit of the National Guard, received or ders to leave for Henderson to spend seven days in special training in conjunction with President Roosevelt's prepared ness program. Leroy Haskett newly appoint ed police commissioner, iwtugu- Home Demonstration Club President • it ' Vi MwSIH ■ft vM ■ ■ • \ !■ ~ n it m ' :i r This weelc The tleraid again presents one of the pies.dents of Chowan Home Demonstration Clubs. Pictured above is Mrs. W. H. Saunders, who is president of the Beech Fork Home Demonstration Club. She has been a club member for 30 years and has served as secretary, vice president and president in addition to being chairman of numerous projects in the Beech Fork Club. She has served as County Council vice president on two occasions and at present is pianist for the County Council. She has served as County Council music chairman. Mrs. Saunders' hobby is making fancy cakes and cookies. She is well known in the county for decorated wedding and birthday cakes. She is also very active in community and church activities in addition to Home Demonstra tion Club work. 4 - H Achievement Awards Given At Armory Saturday New Officers For 4-H County Council Are Installed as Part of Program The Chowan County 4-H Achievement Day program was held Saturday, November 21, at the Edenton armory. Several 4-H’ers exhibited various phases of their project work including longtime 4-H record books. Richard White won the tractor driving contest. The achievement program be gan at 7 P., M. with Kay„Lt9jge presiding. Pledges to the Am erican flag and the 4-H pledge were led by Linda Goodwin. The welcome was given by Kay Lowe and Mrs. Carlton Perry responded to the welcome. Richard White gave the devo tional which was followed by a Continued on Page 6—Section 2 TB Consultant In Schools Os County Miss Addie Murry Darden, field consultant for the North Carolina Tuberculosis Associa tion will be in Chowan County Wednesday of this week. Miss Darden will visit all of the school in the county in order! to show an illustrated film hav ing to do with tuberculosis. Beware! ] V With hunting season at hand, Sgt. A. F. Beeler, in charge of the Edenton Naval Auxiliary Air Station, again has issued a warn ing that hunt'ng is absolutely prohibited on the station proper ty. Sgt. Beeler says he has strict orders to prosecute any persons found bunting on the property and that he intends to carry out his orders. Entry Forms Ready In Search For Outstanding Young Farmer Any person in the community: knowing an area outstanding young farmer is today asked by] the Edenton Junior Chamber ofj Commerce to nominate him for possible awards and recognition] as the Jaycee-sponsored Out- f standing Young Farmer project got under way. According to Wallace Good win, Jr., project chairman, nomi nation forms are now available from Javcee officers. The- “farmer” search is aimed at honoring She community’s ag riculturalists who have made ex ceptional career progress with out neglecting good conservation practices or responsible role* i” community life. Jaycees also hope that a better understanding of the farmer and his problems will result—and that more young, peop'e will became interested in] farming as a lifetime career. All termers aged 21-3«, not be coming M during I*W, art ett- j Passes Away ] ——^ . MARVIN P. WILSON After an illness of about eight months, Marvin P. Wilson, judge of Chowan County Recorder's Court, died Thursday morning of last week in Chowan Hbspital. Thanksgiving Service At Center Hill Church A Thanksgiving service will be held at the Center Hill Baptist Church Thursday morning be ginning at 10:30 o’clock. The speaker for the occasion will be the Rev. R. B. Cottingham, pas tor of the Warwick Baptist Church. Special music has been arranged and the pastor, the Rev. Henry V. Napier, extends an invitation to the public to at tend. DRAFT BOARD OFFICE TO BE CLOSED FOR TWO DAYS The office of Local Board No. 21 of Selective Service System will be closed Thursday and Fri day, November 26 and 27 for the Thanksgiving .holidays. Reg ular hours will be resumed Mon day, November 30. Igible for nomination. Nominees may be land owners or renters. The local search is part of a : - nationwide effort now taking place in some 1.500 American i j communities, sponsored national ly by the American Petroleum : Institute; committee on agricul ture, and the U. S. Junior Cham ber of Commerce. After community judging, Jay ; cees will enter Chowan’s' w : nner in the state finals. He will be i eligible to represent the state in national competition and may ■ win an all-exnense trip to the national awards program next l April where America’s Four Out -1 standing Young Farmers* of the > year win be selected and honor ! ed. i Deadline for local nominations 1, is January 1, according to Mr. i - Goodwin, and he added, “We hope to be deluged with nomi nations, for Chowan certainly has 'iits share of exceptional |»nwrfc"< . . Interest Mounts In Contest For Selection OfEdenton’s ’59 Peanut Festival Queen Rev. George Holmes Speaker At 13th Annual Husbands’ Supper The Rev. George B. Holmes, j rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal I Church, was the principal speak- j rr at the 13th annual husbands’ j supper held at the Oak Grove i Community Building Wednesday night of last week. The Oak Grove Home Demonstration Club members served a traditional Thanksgiving menu to 118 per sons. Mr. Holmes delivered a very interesting address, speak ing on the transition of the American family in pointing out many of the changes which have taken place since “Grandmother’s Day”. He pointed out several things that should be done by parents to keep a well balanced family in these modern times, accenting love and security for Addison Hewlett Speaker At Lions Club Monday Night Speaker of House of Representatives Tells Lions About Magni ficence of State Addison Hewlitt, prominent Wilmington attorney, speaker in the North Carolina House of Representatives, and unannounc ed gubernatorial candidate, spoke before the Edenton Lions Club Monday evening, November 23. An almost full membership o f the Lions Club arid- a number of guests were oh hand to hear the speaker, who was introduced by Dr. A. F. Downum. Mr. Hewlitt spoke of the ma™- nificance of North Carolina,, say-1 ing that “God has blessed us.” j In counting North Carolina’s blessings he mentioned its ge ography, and its people, people who are independent, people who decide things on their merit. Geographically, he ment : oned the North Carolina mountains with! their tourist attractions and agri-| culture, the* Piedmont with its' concentration of industry, and the Coastal Plains with its farm-j ing and tourist attractions. Mr. Hewlitt emphasized that though the three sections are different, ( they are molded into a well balanced state. As illustrations of this balance, he mentioned some industries in the Piedmont whose raw materials come from Continued on Page 2—Section i Service At St. Paul’s On Thanksgiving Day| The Rev. George B. Holmes, rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, announces the follow-; ing services for Thanksgiving: Holy Communion will be ce'e brated at 10:15 A. M., Wednes day as he will address the trgh school assembly at 11:00 A. M. Thanksgiving Day morning | prayer with sermon will be con- i ducted at 10:30 A. M. Organist i for the day will be Michael Ma-j lone, seminarian at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexan-, dria. The offering for the day [ will be sent to Thompson Or-' phanage in Charlotte. Sunday the men of the parish will make their Advent Corpor ate Communion at 11 o’clock to begin the church calendar year. [ CIVIC calendar] Edenton'* Christmas party will be held Thursday afternoon. De cember 3, with a parade starting j at Hicks Field at 4 o'clock. A Thanksgiving service will be held in Sl Paul's Ep'scopal Church Thursday morning at 10:30 o'clock. A congregation meeting of St. Paul's Episcopal Church will be held Monday night November 30, at 0 o'clock. A Thanksgiving serv e# will be held in the Methodist Church Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. A sunrise service will be held Continued on Pin $■ Section 1 $2.50 Per Year In North Carolim the children as most important. Mrs. C. W. Overman, County Council president, presided over the meeting. Mrs. Fred Castelloc, who at tended the United Nations Tour, showed color slides and gave a brief but interesting report of the tour. Mrs. Tommy Thomas awarded perfect attendance cer'ificates to 30 Home Demonstration Club members. The Rev. Thurman Allred, new minister for the Rooky Hock Baptist Church, was introduced to the group and gave the invo cation. Other special guests in cluded Mr. and M-s, Raleieh j Peele, J. Edwin Bufflap, editor of The Chowan Herald. Frank Hughes Dies From Heart Attack Connected With Eden ton’s Street Depart ment 33 Years Frank Lee Hughes, 51, died in Chowan Hospital Saturday morn ing at 7 o’clock as the result of a heart attack after an illness of about three weeks. A native of Edenton, he was superintendent of the Edenton Street Deoartment and was con nected with the town 33 years. He was an Edenton fireman for 30 years, a member of Chowan Tribe of Red Men and the Eden ton Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Gladys Nixon Hughes; a son, Lt. Frank Hughes, Jr., a member of the U. S. Air Force, stationed in Honolulu; his mother, Mrs. Della Harrell: a brother, M. A. Hughes of Edenton and a sis ter, Mrs. Ethel H. Boyce. Funeral services were he’d in the Edenton Baptist Church Monday morning at 11 o’clock. The pastor, the Rev. R. N. Car roll, officiated and burial was in Beaver Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mayor John Mitchener, J. Edwin Bufflan, R. N. Hines, W. J. Yates, Willie Bunch and Al Owens. Sunrise Service At Ballard’s Bridge On Thursday Morning A sunrise Thanksgiving service will be held at Ballard’s Bridge Baptist Church Thursday morn ing at 7 o’clock. The pastor, the Rev. Lamar Sentell, will bring an appropriate message and spe cial music will be provided. The public is cordially invited to at tend. j At Standstill Business will be at a stand still in Edenton Thursday of this week when practically every store