■pH Volume XXXV—No. 8. |(E[ F public flaraclc Dear Friend This is to acknowledge receipt of your letter. It is apparent from the contents that you went to a lot of trouble digging up facts, not to mention the time you spent arranging them in a clever manner. Tis a shame you didn’t go a step further and sign your name. For you see, we ' just don’t publish anonymous letters. This is the rule and we all must play by it. You know who we are when we f put our opinions in the paper. There fore, why should we allow you to enjoy a state of anonymousness? You may have a point other than method in your madness. But in order to express it along The Public Parade you must make yourself known. Family Affair Elsewhere in today’s Herald is a story about the annual peanut banquet at which Edenton Chamber of Commerce recognizes the top 50 producers in Cho wan County. All of the farmers who make this club are to be congratulated. They each have a different story as to how it hap pened. However, the story of how Fred Castelloe became the top producer in the county is unique. We’ll let Charlie Overman, County Extension Chairman tell it: “Determination of a family in spite of the husband’s illness resulted in top peanut award for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Castelloe, Advance Community of Cho wan County. “In the spring of 1967 Fred Castelloe became ill. With the help of his wife, Jackie and two young sons, Tommy and Jerry, Fred was able to get the crop planted and cultivation started before entering the hospital. Then it was ne cessary for Mrs. Castelloe and the boys to take over the crop. “Mrs. Castelloe and 15-year-old Tom my operated the tractor and 12-year-old > Jerry assisted with hoe work and other jfcbs: ‘“Fheir crops cotiisted of peanuts— -19 acres, tobacco—seven acres, corn—3o acres and soybeans—2s acres. “Their average peanut yield of 3,327 pounds per acre was determined to be the top yields of all peanuts grown by a Chowan County producer in 1967. For this accomplishment they were awarded a trophy by the N. C. Peanut Growers Association and a plaque by Continued on Page 4 Beef Cattle Tour Directors of the 10-county Albemarle Area Beef Cattle Association have an nounced plans for a beef cattle tour to be held on March 1. The tour will start at 10 A. M., at Tommy Jones’ farm in Hyde County. Jones’ farm is located two miles east of Fairfield on the Engelhard highway. The tour will include stops to show different systems of wintering Stocker cattle, cow and calf producers, a cross breeding program ond cattle feeding. Directors of the beef association promise this will be a very interesting as well as educational tour. Dr. R. L. McGuire, beef specialist; Clint Reese, beef specialist; Jack Parker, area livestock specialist; and Steve Barnes, area soils specialist; will be on the tour to make comments and discuss the different systems of cattle farming and their adaptability to the area. A barbecue beef lunch will be served to those attending. All farmers interest ed in beef cattle production are invited to attend. __ UKJ HNM&j gspH t ~' ~~mSbl -4 t£|&3*s «*>^-aJ**■ O* 5 ~yL *^**wb**B^* •*'•** ■■*». *m '■^i , ‘jyß'-x4v- £ ■~i& t : : ‘ •'’•4*' '^'*&t-■?■*!;• -*4 “ ••'• . ''- > J > £ f -2/ -. <•*.* .dVr* •. THE CHOWAN HERALD a~ . a- t . q BBjj I Zj CANDIDATE IN CHOWAN— Lt. Got. Bob Scoti, center, a candidate for the Demo cratic nomination for governor, spoke briefly Monday morning at Chowan County Court House as he brought his "program for progress" campaign into Northeastern North Ca rolina. The candidate is shown here with former Rep. B. Warner Evans, left, and Thom as Shepard. ADMIRES TIE—Lt. Gov. Bob Scott, left, paused during a campaign swing thrcugh Chowan County Monday to admire the brown tie being worn by James C. (Pete) Dail. He had good reason, too, since it was autographed: "Bob Scott." Lloyd E. Griffin Honored By Class Lloyd E. Griffin walked briskly down Granville Street Sunday morning to Edenton Baptist Church. He was on his way to teach the Men’s Bible Class. He was welcomed by 109 members. He was asked to cut the lesson a bit short since the class has some special business to take up. He was also ad vised that a member of the class wanted to tape Sunday’s lesson. All of this made the teacher a bit nervous. And it was not until the class got down to the “special business” that he really realized what was happening. Sunday marked the end of the 45th year that Lloyd Griffin had taught the class. The tribute to the veteran, dedi cated teacher was paid by Rev. R. N. Carroll, who at the conclusion presented him a portable stereo tape recorder, a gift from the class. In his remarks, Mr. Carroll noted that it was in 1923 that a young Edenton lawyer was invited to organize and teach a new Sunday School class at the Baptist Church. “Like most good lawyers and judges, he did not respond immediately but took the matter under advisement, which meant, among other things, that he wanted to talk it over with his wife,” Mr. Carroll noted. Encouraged by his wife, Griffin be came teacher of die Young Men’s Sunday School Class. “Several years ago his work took him Continued on Page 4 Edenton, Chowan County, N. C. 27932 February 22, 1968 Chowan Is Visited By Lt. Gov. Scott Lt. Gov. Bob Scott, Democratic candi date for governor, Monday set the tone for his campaign in Northeastern North Carolina during an informal talk at Chowan County Court House. He talked about education, local gov ernment, roads and law and order. He made two pledges to the people. First, he said he will work hard to get elected (which he expects to do) and will work hard “with you” for four years. And, “I will serve you in away that will reflect credit on you as North Caro linians.” The candidate called on the voters to assist him as he “builds, implements and executes a “program for progress” in the state. Scott repeated an earlier statement that his campaign will be. short on promises, He said he does not believe the voters of this state will fall for “this pie in the sky approach”. Although tempted to make rash promises about this and that, Scott said: “This is not the way I op erate.” During the past few years he has visited every county of North Carolina several times, he stated, and has gained a great appreciation of our people and Continued on Page 4 Science Fair Open Students at John A. Holmes High School this week put on display their ex hibits in the annual Science Fair. The gymnasium will be open to the public today (Thursday) from 9 A. M., to 4 P. M., and 7 P. M., to 9 P. M. Students in grades seven through 11 are participating, under the supervision of Mrs. Clara M. Boswell, Mrs. Cor nelia Sharpe and David Shelton. On display will be projects in both the junior and senior division of biological and physical science. The top three winners in each division will receive complimentary savings ac counts in First National Bank of Eastern North Carolina. The prizes range from $5 for first place to $2 for third place. All top three winners will be given a free trip to the District Science Fair at East Carolina University in Greenville on March 22. Judging of local exhibits was done Wednesday afternoon by out-of-town judges. •«K9*is§S&E « BggssflsS -r& ** class. Following the service the men posed with Griffin an the steps of the church for the group picture shown above. At right, Griffin, and Rev. R. N. Carroll ad mire handsome portable stereo tape recorder presented the teacher by class members . Mayor Mitchener Is Not Candidate Mayor John A. Mitchener, Jr., indi cated Tuesday night it will take a strong draft to get him to seek re-election in the May, 1969, Municipal Election. While saying: “I do not choose to run,” he left the way clear for a change Johnson Elected Gilbert Johnson has been elected cap tain of the Edenton-Chowan Rescue Squad to succeed James P. Ricks, Jr., who was an organizer of the squad and served as captain for three years. Johnson, who is a charter member of the squad, is a hospital corpsman with the Coast Guard Reserve and is em ployed by Seabrook Blanching Corp. Other officers elected were for the Edenton Unit No. 1 were Bob Wein traub, First Lieutenant, and George Ward, Second Lieutenant and for the County Unit No. 2 were Robert Casper, First Lieutenant and Harry L. Winslow, Second Lieutenant, Re-elected secretary-treasurer of the squad was Bob Roberson and Murray Ashley as operations and training officer. The installation of officers will be held February 29 at 7:30 P. M., at the Chowan High School cafeteria with the dinner to be prepared by the Ryland Home Demonstration Club. V mmf ' fj I B PRINCIPALS AT PEANUT BANQUET—Commissioner of Agriculture James A. Grah am, second from left, was principal speaker Friday night at the annual Top SO Club ban quet of Edenton Chamber of Commerce, honoring peanut farmers in the area. Fred Castelloe, second from right, was named top producer for 1967. Others are W. J. P. Earn, hardt, Sr., chamber president, left, C. W. Overman, county extension chairman, center, and T. C. Byrum, Jr., chairman of the agriculture committee, right. Castelloe Wins Top Peanut Award Fred Castello, Route 3, Edenton, Fri day night was named top peanut pro ducer in Chowan County for 1967. Cas tello’s yield was 3,327 pounds per acre. Castello and the other 49 local farm ers in the celebrated Top 50 Club were honored at a banquet at Rocky Hock Community Center, sponsored by Eden ton Chamber of Commerce. The top award was presented by T. C. Byrum, Jr., chairman of the chamber’s agriculture committee. Certificates were handed out by W. J. P. Earnhardt, Sr., chamber president. Recognition of the ever closer bond of interest between agriculture and oth er segments of the economy was further evidenced at the banquet, Agriculture of heart. He added: “I will not close the door nor will I lock the window.” Mayor Mitchener is now at mid-point in his fifth term. He served eight years on the Town Council before becoming Mayor. He quashed rumors that he would run for office on the district level by saying he will not be a candidate in the forth coming primary. He did say he will continue to be extremely interested in the affairs of Northeastern North Ca rolina. Mayor Mitchener said he will do everything possible to promote better highways in the area as well as other projects of general improvement. Fielding questions from new.men at an informal dinner at Edenton Restau rant, Mayor Mitchener said he is an nouncing his plans for i 960 now be cause there are “those in the communi ty who should come forward and say what they can do and if they are willing to do them.” He added that lie will not try to dic tate who will succeed him. He did say he knows of two people who could do the job. But the question is whether they are willing to do it on an area and state level, he said. Mayor Mitchener said he arrived at his decision after much thought. “1 have Continued on Page 4 Commissioner James A. Graham said in his principal address. “It is good that the Edenton Chamber of Commerce sponsors this meeting in recognition of the importance of the peanut farmer to Edenton and Chowan County.” he said. “Traditionally, pea nuts have accounted for about half of the value of crops produced in the coun ty and, together with hogs, account for a major portion of its total farm income. As businessmen, you are wise enough to realize that the millions of dollars of farm income these commodities bring in to the county circulate through many hands and mean much to the total econ omy of this area. Continued on Page 4 11 ««' Single Copy 10 Cents