County Asks Board Honor Agreement Chowan County commissioners Tuesday officially requested Edenton-Chowan Board of Education to honor an August, 1973, agreement concerning the use of tennis courts at Chowan High School. At the same time the board directed Supt. John Dunn, who by the agreement is in charge of the area, to enforce the agreement which gives the schools priority but has the director of Edenton- Chowan Recreation Department schedule the use of the area at other times. In making the motion, which passed unanimously, Com missioner N. J. George said: “This is not in any way intended to have the schools lose any money from any source.” Earlier the board of education had asked Supt. Dunn to move to haye the agreement voided after Chowan Academy requested use of the courts. It was felt by the board that federal funds would be in jeopardy if the private school is allowed use of the facility on public school property. Chairman C. A. Phillips and Commissioners George, Alton G. Elmore and J. D. Peele attended the special meeting and all agreed thah the board could not do anything but request the school board to recognize the agreement and abide by it. In 1973, Chairman Phillips noted, “everyone thought it would be a tremendous asset to the recreation program, the schools and the county.” The agreement was drawn after the county paid for a lighted recreation area on a portion of the school property. SOUS WORK BEGINS—George Lewis, left, chairman of the Chowan County Planning Board, gets first hand information from Joe Covington and Philip Tant on the new Chowan-Perquimans Soil Survey. Both Covington and Tant are soil scientists with the Soil Conservation Service. Soil Scientist Arrives Here Phillip L. Tant, soil scientist, reported for duty on the Chowan- Perquiraans Soil Survey on Oc tober 11. He and his wife, Kathy, are both natives of Zebulon. He is a graduate of N. C. State University and a member of the Baptist Church. Tant began his career with the Soil Conservation Service in January, 1973, and prior to his Board To Meet The Chowan County Planning Board will meet Tuesday at 7:30 P.M. in the Fourth Floor con ference room of the Chowan County Office Building. Items on the agenda include reports on the turn on of the water system, the jaint Chowan- Perquimans soils survey, other projects in progress, subdivision review and discussion of the draft mobile home park ordinance. Chairman George Lewis will preside. Members of the planning board and interested members of tiie public are urged to attend. alHI m m\m m & m *M mm ibMliilUk Ii if if in i. J fiHiy i \i > COMMISSION MEETS—Mrs. Frances Inglis, standing, chairman of the Edenton Historical Commission, presides at the semi-annual meeting held here last Thursday night. Seated left to right are: Mrs. Lucille Winslow of Hertford, chairman of a fund raising committee; James A. Gray of Winston-Salem, speaker; and Mrs. Snooky Bond, secretary. (See Public Parade). School Board Studies Option By Flynn Surratt The Edenton-Chowan Board of Education concluded a special meeting Monday night by passing out copies of a letter from the county commissioners denying a request to spend money for preliminary drawings of a new school. It was apparent that the request had been denied even before the letter was presented as discussion of school system reorganization had caltered around renovation of existing facilities. The emphasis on reorganization is the result of recommendations included in a school survey by the Department of Public Instruction, Division of School Planning. Renovation of existing facilities is one of the options offered by the survey, but is intended as a temporary arrangement. Continued On Page 4 assignment in Edenton, was headquartered in Raleigh, Goldsboro and Clinton. Uhder the Cliowan-Perquimans survey, Tant and possibly other soil scientists, will map every acre of land in Perquimans and Chowan counties, according to soil texture, structure, drainage and other physical properties. This map along with interpretations can be used to determine the suitability of the soil for almost any use. The map can help homebuyers or developers determine soil related hazards or limitations that affect homesites. It can help land use , planners determine the suitability of areas for housing or on site sewage disposal systems. It can help a farmer estimate the potential crop production of his land. It can be used to determine the suitability and limitations of soils for pipelines, buildings, landfills, recreations areas and many other uses. It is estimated that about six Continued On Page 4 Public parade 'Friends’ Needed A fund-raiser to seek “Friends of Historic Edenton” will be laun ched Monday, the same day of the month more than two centuries ago when the courageous women along the Public Parade held the now famous Tea Party. Again, it appears that the women are taking the lead in things here-abouts. Mrs. Lucille Winslow of neighboring Perquimans County is spearheading the membership campaign. Mrs. Frances Inglis is chairman of the sponsoring Edenton Historical Commission. This is a new endeavor for the commission which, in the past, hasn’t really come to grips or gained the mood needed to get the Edenton ball in its rightful position in the field of historic attractions. Edenton has enjoyed publicity which the area could never have bought. In fact, Edenton has had more publicity than it deserves, considering the lack of effort put into promotion. There are many who support us more than we support ourselves. We cannot expect this to continue and therefore* the people of Edenton and Chowan County must becoifil '‘"FPigh’ar'o? Edenton” before the membership drive goes state-wide. How you can do it is told in a story elsewhere in today’s newspaper. At the semi-annual meeting of the Edenton Historical Com mission last Thursday night, James A. Gray of Winston-Salem told of how proud his is of Edenton. Mr. Gray is one of the foremost Continued On Page 4 Rally Scheduled WASHINGTON, D. C.—First District Rep. Walter B. Jones announced today the scheduling of a First Congressional District Democratic Rally to be held in the Red Men’s Hall in Washington, at 7 P.M. on October 27. Tickets in Chowan County can be obtained from Wallace Evans at Parker-Evans Hardware. Rep. Jones said, “I am hopeful that all good Democrats from across the First District will be present. U. S. Sen. Robert Morgan will be the principal speaker and there will be music, food and fellowship for all who attend. It is my hope that all Democrats will be in attendance thus displaying Party unity for an all-out Democratic Victory on November 2.” LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF THE YEAR—Sheriff Troy Toppin was the recipient of the “Outstanding Law En forcement Officer of the Year” award, given annually by the Edward 6. Bond Post 40 of the American Legion at their annual appreciation banquet. Sharing the pnud moment was his son and Post Commando*, E. C. Toppin. Membership Drive Set Historic Edenton, Inc., is now ending its 10th year as the executive arm of the Edenton Historical Commission. To mark the dose of its first decafe, a membership drive for “Friends of Historic Edenton” is being con ducted in Chowan County and Edenton, beginning October 25. This date is significant as the date of the famous Edenton Tea Party on October 25, 1774. Miss Ava Garrett, sites manager for Historic Edenton, reveals that in the 10 year period more than 75,000 visitors have been shown the five buildings making up Historic Edenton. In the past six months visitors came »■ I {/■■Li. SUPPORT FUNDS DRIVE—The Edenton Historical Com mission next week launches a funds drive to be known as “Friends of Historic Edenton.” Ava Garrett, site manager for Historic Edenton; Mrs. Ross Inglis, chairman of the commission; and W. T. Culpepper, 111, chairman of Historic Edenton, Inc., are pictured with the famous teapot. %THE CHOWAN HERALD^ Volume XLII —No. 43. Edenton, North Carolina, Thursday, October 21, 1976 Sinfle Copies 15 Cents. T oppin Named Officer Os Year By Patricia A. McCleney , Chowan County Sheriff, Tr