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Dr. Robert Lee Humber
* Edenton and Chowan County have
' lost a chief cheerleader in the death
Tuesday night of Dr. Robert Lee Hum
ber of Greenville. He was 72.
It was reported that Dr. Humber was
stricken while attending a movie in
Greenville and was dead on arrival to
Pitt Memorial Hospital. Death was-at
tributed to a heart attack.
Dr. Humber was chairman of the
Edenton Historical Commission m a
popular figure along the Public Parade.
His ties with Edenton were strong and
binding and his unselfish service to pres
ervation of our heritage will long be
remembered.
Dr. Humber was a principal figure
in the founding of the N. C. Museum of
Art, and served as chairman of the board
of the museum since 1961; was a form
er state senator from Pitt County and
chairman of the board of Pitt Technical
Institute.
He was enthusiastic about the future
of Historic Edenton, Inc., which grouped
several separate associations into one
body for furthering tourism in the area.
It was at the suggestion of the com
mission which he headed that such a
combination be formed.
While residing in Greenville, Dr. Hum
ber was a prime example of one dedi
cated to service to his fellow man, re
gardless of his station in life or where
that station was located.
Now, one of Edenton’s strongest
voices has been silenced. This com
munity is better because he passed this
way.
Script Writer Goofs
The Social Security Administration has
charged that the script writer for the
Dan August series broadcast in most
areas October 21 caused one of the de
tectives to lie.
The search for the friend of a priest
who had left the church was ended, the
detective remarked because “ a friend
of mine in the social security office told
me where she works.”
By law and by regulation, all social
security records are strictly confidential
and information in those records cannot
be disclosed without the express per
mission of the individual concerned.
“No social security employee would
reveal such information, even to a law
enforcement official,” the release stated.
Although the penalty is a year in jail or
a SI,OOO fine, or both, there are also
some leaks.
Maybe this one got to the script
writer.
Big Jim Touches Base
It takes nearly two pages in the N. C.
Manual to list the biographical data of
James Allen Graham, commissioner of
agriculture. Now ain’t that impressive?
Jim Graham will tell you in just a few
short sentences that he is still a farm
boy from Rowan County who is dedi
cated to the proposition that someone
must provide the food and fiber neces
sary for human existence—and at a pro
fit. While he may not have fathered
agri-business, he was surely a tooth on
the blade which cut the swath.
The popular Council of State member
touched base in Chowan and 18 other
counties Tuesday night in a speech at
National Guard Armory. It was the an
nual meeting of Soil and Water Con
servation folk.
In a brief telephone conversation fol
lowing the meeting, he made a statement
which is evident that he hasn’t outgrown
his 10-gallon hat. The tone of his voice
'changed drastically when he spoke of the
hog cholera situation which has been a
massive problem in this area since June
3.
He proudly reported that Gates Coun
ty had been released from the federal
quarantine and release of Chowan and
other counties would be forthcoming.
“All this (the quarantine) wasn’t very
popular but I just had a job to do,” he
said matter-of-factly.
He was high in his praise of the work
of federal and state officials as well as
the cooperation given by the fanners.
“Without such cooperation and team
work we could never have accomplished
as much in this period of time,” be
added.
The hog cholera quarantine decision
is not the only difficult one Commission
er Graham has faced in recent years.
Two years ago the roof almost came off
. Dorton Arena at the State Fairgrounds
when the decision was made to extend
he fair through two weekends—opening
on Sunday—so it could be available to
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Volume XXXVII.—No. 46.
|| Jaycees Make Big Plans
Memoriiii Day Event Slated
E. C. Toppin Ray Midgett
Stamp Program Begins Sixth Year
Chowan County’s food stamp pro
gram is five years old this month.
Since the program opened in Novem
ber, 1965, it has racked-up an impress
ive record of service to low-income fami
lies, says Robert Hendrix.
In the five years, it has:
—Provided more than $532,000 worth
of food assistance to eligible clients.
—lncreased their food buying power
by over s3o2,ooo—the value of the
bonus U. S. Department of Agriculture
food coupons given those taking part.
—Boosted the entire local economy,
through increased food sales, by the
same amount—over $302,000.
—Helped low-income families, in
many instances, learn something about
good nutrition and its importance.
Rescue Squad Begins Funds Drive
The annual fall Edenton-Chowan Res
cue Squad Fund Campaign is now be
ing conducted and all residents in the
county are urged to contribute to the
rescue squad by Capt. Bob Roberson.
According to Capt. Roberson, the
fund campaign drive is necessary to help
pay the many bills that are required to
provide on-the-spot emergency medical
care, emergency transportation for ac
cident victims, sudden illnesses or any
medical problems that require ambulance
service to or from any hospital recom
mended by members of the medical pro
fession.
“The members of our squad spend
many hours in training and planning
to give you, the citizens of our area, the
most efficient ambulance service possi-
Court Term Set
Judge Robert D. Rouse of Farmville
will preside at the November Term of
Chowan County Superior Court.
Defendants set to appear before Judge
Rouse include Catherine Elizabeth
Bunch for the murder of husband, Willie
Leroy Bunch, Sr., on July S.
Thomas Hamlin, alias Henry Wilson,,
Jr.; Jessie Jones, Jr.; and Nathaniel
Sills, alias William Henry Sills, four
counts of larceny.
Clarence August Stallings, driving
drunk, third offense.
Eleven defendants will be tried for
first offense of driving drunk and three
defendants for driving drunk, second
offense.
Six defendants will be tried on speed
ing charges.
Other charges against defendants in
clude driving while license suspended,
public drunk-nness, resisting arrest,
breaking, entering, larceny and receiving,
reckless driving and non-support.
THE CHOWAN HERALD
The program is administered national
ly by the U. S. Food and Nutrition Ser
vice—a USDA agency.
Locally in North Carolina, the State
Board of Social Services is responsible
for program operations, through its
county offices.
Chowan County food stamp issuance
supervisor Hendrix said eligible low
income families have invested around
$229,000 of their own money in the pro
gram in the past five years.
After paying what they can afford to
set aside for food, based on their total
income and other resources, eligible
clients are given USDA food coupons
worth more than they paid. The bonus
food stamps represent increased food
purchasing power.
ble, but our success or failure in life
saving and emergency care depends on
the support of every individual in our
area,” continued the captain.
A brief summary of activities carried
out by the rescue squad from Novem
ber 1, 1969, through October 31, 1970,
included 354 total emergency or con
valescent calls, 1,415 man hours in ser
vice, 25,330 man hours on night, week
end and stand-by, 18,480 miles traveled
on emergency and convalescent calls,
and a total operational expense of
$9,182.13.
Anyone wanting to contribute may do
so by mailing your contribution to the
Edenton-Chowan Rescue Squad, Box
544, Edenton, N. C. 27932.
By Bt.
Honoring Veterwns Placing a wreath at the base of the statue
on the town green are (left) Commander of VFW Post, Leonard
Mitzke, and Commander of the Edward G. Bond Post No. 40, Amer
ican Legion, Roy Blackley. The placing of the wreath was follow
ed by a gun salute by a National Guard unit and a short address
by Mayor George Alma Byrum.
Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina, Thursday, November 12, 1970
By PATRICIA M. ARNOLD
“The Memorial Day Air Festival
could be the biggest event that has ever
taken place in North Carolina,” stated
Rep. Walter B. Jones when he was con
tacted to support and attend the fes
tivities planned for May 28, 29, 30.
The festivities are being sponsored by
the Edenton Jaycees. According to E.
C. Toppin, chairman of the festival, it is
being held “to offset the effects of Love
Valley and other gatherings that have
been used to disgrace our flag, our coun
try and our American way of life.”
“The Edenton Jaycees, with the sup
port and help of the citizens of Chowan
County, and the Albemarle Area, will
show the nation that we love our flag,
our country, and the freedom of a de
mocracy.”
The festivities include a beauty pa
geant, a parade, a banquet, Memorial
Day service and air show.
The beauty pageant will have contest
ants from the 10 counties in the Albe
marle Area and will be staged May 28.
The parade is to include all branches
of the armed forces, marching bands,
drill units, floats, all with a Memorial
Day or aviation theme. The parade is
scheduled for May 29.
The banquet is to be held on May 29
and it is the hope of the Jaycees to get
an astronaut from NASA as the guest
speaker.
The Memorial Day service and air
show are to be conducted at the airport
on May 30. The air show is projected
to include planes from the Army, Navy
and Air Force.
Money to finance the festivities will
come from the sale of advertisement in
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Rouse Will Speak
Judge Robert Rouse of Farmville will
be the guest speaker at the law enforce
ment officers appreciation banquet spon
sored by the American Legion members
in Chowan County, 7:30 P. M., No
vember 24.
To be recognized at the appreciation
dinner are the Edenton Police Depart
ment, Chowan County Sheriff’s Depart
ment, SBI, FBI, and ABC officers, State
Troopers, Chowan County game ward
ens, probation and parole officers and
fish commissioners.
Spearheading the banquet are Roy
Blackley, commander and Sheriff Troy
Toppin, past commander.
Mayor Byrum Cites Service By Vets
In observance of Veterans Day and
in honor of the soldiers who have died
to save their country, the VFW, a Na
tional Guard Unit, American Legion, and
Chowan County Sheriff’s Department
marched and placed a wreath at the base
of the statue on the Confederate Plaza.
Speaker for the occasion was Mayor
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Mayor Byrum Lloyd Bunch
James A. Graham
Graham Praises
Work Os Group
By PATRICIA M. ARNOLD
The annual conservation rally of the
N. C. Association Soil and Water Con
servation, Northeastern Area, was held
Tuesday night at the Edenton National
Guard Armory. The guest speaker for
the occasion was James A. Graham, N. C.
Commissioner of Agriculture.
During Graham’s address he stated
the conservation programs operated by
the Soil and Water Conservation Dis
tricts in the state, with the assistance
of the Soil Conservation Service, were
getting things done.
“Our people, both farmers and city
folks, are interested in environment.
They want to keep the state in the same
condition their grandfathers enjoyed.
This is dramatically brought out by the
fact that people cooperate with their
soil and water conservation districts in
increasing numbers, even though the
number of functional farmers grows
slightly smaller each year,” continued
Graham.
According to Graham, during the past
year the' soil consSKation service pro
fessional employees assisted 130 groups
of landowners some 608 items. He
stated that the technical assistance made
available by SCS can be a big help to
public officials. “It makes the best use
of our soil and water resources and it
means professionalism of the SCS pro
gram is recognized,” commented Grah
am.
Graham pointed out to the guests that
the latest accomplishment in the field
of land use was that a Land Use Plan
ning Conference was held. From this
conference the N. C. Land Use Con
gress was born to help formulate policy
in future years.
“Your association showed great vision
in inaugurating the watershed program
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George A. Byrum. In his address he
said, “In today's busy life, we seldom
take time to pay homage to our fellow
man. However, today, we pause and
thank God for the brave men and women
who have served this nation in times of
war and peace.”
He continued, “We have a proud na
tion. whose people believe in personal
liberties and freedom. Our forefathers
g; ve us this heritage, and we are still
h ving to defend it todav on the battle
field.”
Mayor Byrum stated that he never
met a veteran of World War I who was
not to have served his country.
Then again, continued the mayor, when
World War II came many of our men
and women responded and led the allies
to victory. Never before had so many
given their lives or been permanently
maimed in the service of their country.
He said many of the veterans are today
the leaders of our nation and many have
sons who are fighting in Vietnam.
He went on to say, “The war our men
are fighting today is just as rough, dan
gerous, unpleasant, and deadly, as any
of the battles in France, Germany, or
the Islands of the Pacific during World
War I and II.”
“There is a great debate in progress
as to the right and wrong of the Viet
nam war, yet the veterans of this war
have shown only valor and courage and
are proud to have served their country
well.
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