My good old friend, the late Eddie Spires, was connected with just about everything that went on in Eden ton and “migrated” from Elizabeth City just a short time before I, too, “migrated” from the same {dace. Eddie did a lot of writing, some of which was a very complete history of Unanimity Lodge No. 7, A. F. & A. M., which required a great deal of research. However, I didn’t know that he wrote poetry. But Mrs. Spires handed me a clipping from the old Edenton Daily News dated February 12, 1931, and here ’tis: AS SEENTHROUGH ADS OF YESTERDAY Cecil Byrum has fresh meat, So does the Junior Order. If you don’t use Vicks Vapor-Rub, It seems you surely au-to. C. L. Russ does plumbing work While Mitchener sells pre scriptions, And the 5-cent Cremo cigar Is superb beyond description. The Bay View Barber Shop cuts hair, And charges just a quarter, While Dr. Julian Selig’s specs Stop eyes from running water. Now Henry Ford’s new “buggy” Can “step” a lively pace, And Taylor’s moving pictures Bring smiles to every face. If one has constipation, Take Thedford’s Black Draught Pills, But Quinn’s new funeral parlor Is a cure for every ill. Masons in Edenton and Chowan County were grieved to learn early this week that Nelson Banks of New Bern suffered a heart attack last Thursday while enroute to the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas in Charlotte. He is a patient in the Lenoir County Hospital in Kinston, and according to latest reports his eowditiiJMrdiars imporved. Mr. canKs'ls a" frequent visitor to Edenton and takes a very active part in Masonry, Scottish Rite and Shrine affairs. He has for a long time had an affinity for Chowan County Masons and clean down to every last one of ’em admire and love him. Just included this item because, no doubt, his Chowan County friends might want to send him a card while he is out of cir culation. One of the best services banks provide nowadays is to have the names of depositors printed on checks. Were it not for this service it would be little less of a miracle to figure out who signed their name on the check. One check came in The Herald office the other day which looked like a chicken came out of some mud and scratched along the bottom of the check. Apparently many people have complied with the suggestion of postal officials to mail Christmas cards early this year.. No doubt some of us have received these Christmas greetings a month or even longer before Christmas. Anyway, that’s one of the many holiday jobs that has been put off until the last minute. Thursday, December 16, 1976 The Chowan Herald Box 207, EDENTON, N. C. 27037 Published every Thursday at Edenton by The Chowan Herald, Inc., L. F. Amburn. Jr., president and general manager, 421-425 South Broad Street, Edenton, North Carolina 27*32. Entered as second-class matter August 30, 1934, at the Post Office at Edenton, North Carolina, under act of March 3, 1070. L. F. Amburn, Jr., President-Gen. Mgr. J. Edwin Bufflap Editor E. N. Manning Production Supt. Subscription Kates One Year (Mtsitfe N.C.) *7.00 One Year (inN. C.) *4.24 Six Months (outside N. £,) *4.50 Six Months (in N.C.) $3.50 grip. They can now, however, turn this thing around and restore the Albemarle to its rightful {dace in the scheme of things. And where the region is con cerned the focus will be on Perquimans County since they have made a clean sweep of the marbels of positions. R. L. Spivey is the veteran chairman of the Albemarle Law and Order Association; R. S. Monds, Jr., is chairman of Albemarle Regional Planning and Development Commission; R. L. Stevenson is president of Albemarle Area Development Association; and now Mayor Cox heads AACT. Perquimans, translated means“the land of beautiful women”, is taking on new dimensions of leadership. If those put into high positions will now get their second wind they will find scores of people from the remaining nine counties running right along with them. Precious Scene, Darling Story “Once upon a time in the. Christmas season of 1976, the mother of three-year-old twin boys was, with the help of the boys, decorating the house for Christ mas. “On the porch beside the front door they arranged a manger scene. The manger was complete with wisemen, shepards, angels, sheep, donkeys, oxen, Mary, Joseph, and the Baby. “Als the boys and their mother admired the scene, one of the twins went into the house. He soon returned and placed another baby Jesus in the manger in front of Mary. Mary now had twins like Mama.” The contributor of this pre- Christmas story has requested to remain anonymous. However, she attached this footnote: “Merry Christmas! “This actually it seems it would be nice to share. “It really shows that the birth of Christ means something special and we see it in a special way. “God is good! Blessings!” On The Inside There is a 14-page supplement to today’s newspaper. It represents one of the best efforts of local merchants to attract business to Edenton—the original shopping coiter of the Albemarle. The supplement, which has been given greater than average distribution in Edenton, Chowan County and surrounding towns and counties, has 22 advertising participants. Because of this our regular section is much, much less than could be expected for this time of year. We recommend that you not only scan, but carefully study, the entire paper as we feel you will discover it is better to shop at home. Will see you among the throngs who rush to Edenton! Noted And Passed Elsewhere in today’s newspaper is a picture of three men, each one with his mouth in the talking position. Which is the politician? If you answered, “All three,” you can go to the head of the class. Lt. Gov.-Elect Jimmy Green, State Sen. Melvin Daniels and Mayor Roy L. Harrell were all caught talking at the same time. Even the photographer wasn’t listening. He was too busy trying to get his camera in focus. Christmas Tree Safety We join with Fire Chief Luther C. Parks in alerting residents along the Public Parade to practice Christmas tree safety again this year. By the end of the week most homes will be sporting holiday decorations. “Make sure your Christmas tree looks nice, of course, but above all, make sure you use it safely,” the chief states. Following are nine simple suggestions, any one of which is not followed could turn' an otherwise joyful holiday season into disaster: Buy a fresh tree with sptagy branches and green, tight needles. Keep it outdoors (if you store it before using and put the trank in water. l^Hcard IjSmt re, e.tr Drunk Driver With No License Given Stern Warning A 19-year-old man who has four convictions for drunk driving and who has never obtained a driver’s license walked out of Chowan County Superior Court with 12 months in prison facing him if he is apprehended for driving in North Carolina during the next five years. Judge Ralph Walker of Greensboro told George Edward Wilkins, Jr., of Portsmouth, Va., “we don’t need you in North Carolina driving on our streets.” The jurist also told the defen dant his record was the worst he Insurance Rate Hike Many employers in the Chowan County area can expect to pay higher unemployment insurance taxes during 1977 because the State’s unemployment insurance trust fund has dropped by nearly $352-million since early 1975. The Employment Security Commission reports that the tax increase is required by state law to restore the fund. The ESC expects the average rate to climb from 1.4 per cent, fourth lowest in the nation, to 1.8 or 1.9 per cent for 1977. Local ESC Manager Alice W. Bond explains that employers pay unemployment insurance taxes on the first $4,200 earned by each covered worker, and most em ployers’ tax rates vary depending on employment conditions. The Employment Security law com putes a tax schedule for each year. It’s derived by dividing the August 1 fund balance by the prior fiscal year taxable payroll and the resultant ratio establishes the applicable tax schedule for the forthcoming year. Mrs. Bond says she’s been in formed by the central office that schedule “C” applies during 1977, providing minimum em ployer taxes of .5 per cent and a maximum of 2.7 per cent of ap plicable payrolls. ’f' TBlTspfliUte, said Mrs. Bond, is the second in as many years. ESC officials explain that taxes have been restoring less than one-half the sums disbursed to unemployed workers. High unemployment rates and special extensions of unem ployment payments during the recession and during the early months of its recovery have ac counted for $446.7-million to jobless workers in the past 20 months. The law requires a gradual replenishment of available resources. Committees Committeemen for three community ASC committees for 1977 have been elected and delegates will attend the county convention at 2 P.M. on December 20. The meeting will be held at the Chowan County ASCS Office, according to H. 0. West, executive director. The purpose of the convention is to elect a county committeeman to a three-year term. The new county and community committees will be effective January 1. Elected recently were: “A” Community—Harold L. Bunch, chairman; Robert L. Bunch, Jr., vice chairman; and Morris Small, regular member. “B” Community—Carroll Bass, chairman; Billy Nixon, vice chairman; and J. C. Nixon, Jr., regular member. “C” Community—Jimmie Ward, chairman; Willie Joyner, vice chairman; and H. Ivey Ward, Jr., regular member. Saw off trunk with a diagonal cut two inches from the end. Use a water reservoir tree holder and keep it filled. Keeplffee away from drying heat Including registers/ radiators, fireplaces. , Use Underwriters Laboratory approved lights, kept in repair. Use fireproof decorations where possible. No electrical toys imderneath tree; remove excess wrapping and other paper. Remove tree to outdoors as soon as possible after Christmas. Do not burn it in (he fireplace. Help yourself have a safe Christmas! had seen for a man his age. Asst. Dist. Atty. Richard Parker told the court that Wilkins was not charged with fourth offense of drunk driving because of the difficulty Patrolman Gregory Bonner of Edenton Police Department had in obtaining his motor vehicle record since the defendant had never had a license. On a charge of.no operator’s license, Wilkins was given six months, suspended upon payment of SIOO fine and costs and not drive for five years. On the drunk driving count he was given a like sentence, to run concurrently with the earlier one, upon the firther condition that he pay $145.35 to the Town of Edenton for damages to electric lines following a wreck in which he was involved. A jury Tuesday afternoon found Joseph Twine not guilty of armed robbery. He was represented by Max Busby, local attorney. Another jury found Roosevelt Ford guilty of larceny and shoplifting. He was sentenced to from two to four years. Junior Alexander Cofield was sentenced to 12 months for larceny. Consolidated with the judgment were three cases where he was charged with violation of suspended sentences. Asst. Dist. Atty. Chris Bean was assisting Parker in the prosecution of the lengthy docket. In other cases called the following action was taken: Kenneth Luso Johnson, drunk driving, 60 days, suspended upon payment of SIOO fine and costs. Veman Edward Lee, possession of marijuana, called and failed. Richard Wayne Fleming, Dennis Leon Hassell and Tyrone Decano Halsey were given identical sentences for breaking and entering and larceny. The judgment was: two to four years, suspended and placed on probation for five years upon payment of $25 fine and costs and make restitution. Thomas White, two counts of worthless checks, called and failed. bos “7:1 ? ' Preston King, assault, called and failed. Linwood Bailey, carrying a concealed weapon, prayer for judgment continued upon payment of costs. James P. Aylesworth, reckless Christmas Programs Continue Christmas programs continue this week at churches throughout the area. A Christmas drama, “Miracles of Bethlehem”, will be presented Sunday at 7 P.M. at First Assembly of God Church on U. S. 17 South. Rev. William Tyndall invites the public to attend. Also Sunday night the Young Macedonians will present a message in song at Macedonia Baptist Church. The service begins at 7:30 P.M. The choral group consists of Evie Bass, Lou Ann Bunch, Ken Castelloe, Connie Evans, Wayne Evans, Janet Harrell, Elmer Overton, Alan Perry and Pat Perry. During the musical program, nativity slides from the Museum of Art in Raleigh will be presented. The public is also invited to attend this worship service. The First Presbyterian Church in Edenton will bold a worship service at 8 P.M. on Christmas Eve. This service will be pat terned after the traditional “Love Feast” of the Moravian Church. The public is invited to share in the service. Neal Griffin On Board Neal Griffin, Route 2, Edenton, has been named to the board of directors of the N. C. Agricultural a state-wide organization which supports teaching, research and extension programs in N. C. State Univer sity’s School of Agriculture and Life Sciences. V v Griffin win serve a four-year term. Elmer R. Daniel, Route 1, Spring Hope, was re-elected president. driving, 30 days, suspended upon payment of $25 fine and costs; speeding, 30 days, suspended upon * payment of $25 fine. Preston King, simple assault, 20 days, suspended upon payment of costs. Dwayne Spriggs and Butch Spivey, breaking and entering and larceny, three to five years, suspended and placed on probation for five years upon payment of costs and make SSOO restitution each. Clifton Parker Ervin, aid and abet in breaking and entering and larceny, prayer for judgment continued upon payment of costs. Ernest Holley, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, eight to 10 years; breaking and entering and larceny, four to six years to run consecutively with the earlier sentence. Notice of appeal entered and bond set at $25,000. Jerry Norman Townson, speeding, S2O fine and costs. William Henry Holley, breaking and entering and larceny, two to four years, suspended and placed on probation for five years upon payment of $25 fine and costs; assault, 20 days, suspended upon payment of costs; assault on a female, dismissed. David Lee Parks, drunk driving, second offense, 12 months, suspended upon payment of S2OO fine and costs and placed on probation for three years. James Nathaniel Blount, speeding, S2O fine and costs. Kenneth Drew, reckless driving, 60 days, suspended upon payment of $25 fine and costs. William Charles Whitehurst, speeding, 30 days, suspended upon payment of sls fine and costs. Surratt Continued From Page 1 him will be: Jesse Harrell, C. A. Phillips, W. Earl Smith, Dr. Robert Earl Lane and W. P. Jones. The entire committee expressed V. considerable concern jaad*deeper regret at the loss Surratt’s decision would represent to the hospital and to the community. Ap preciation was made and recognition given to the vast improvements in health care that have taken place in the nine years since Surratt became ad ministrator. Wood pointed out that not only had a new hospital building been completed, but due to the efforts of Surratt considerable savings had been effected and untold thousands of dollars had been save the taxpayers of the community by his efforts and management techniques. Surratt is expect to take the new position in Carteret County within 60 to 90 days. He pledged that he would be no “lame duck” leader here although he had decided to take another position. He said he would put forth his continued best effort toward accomplishment of several goals and directions in which Chowan Hospital is now embarked. The chief executive office said his work in Chowan County has been “most gratifying and has been a very rewarding ex perience.” He said he feels he has done “a very creditable job for this community and the com munity has been most kind to us.” Surratt also wrote in his letter of resignation: “It is with deep < regret that this decision became necessary but I believe in view of all the various circumstances leading to this conclusion, it is a necessary one.” Surratt, 47, came to Chowan County in December, 1967, from Rowan Memorial Hospital in Salisbury. He also held positions with hospitals in Pinehurst and Siler City. He has been active in health care circles on the regional and state basis. He currently serves on the board and Executive Com mittee of Eastern Carolina Health Systems Agency and also the Eastern Area Health Education Center and of the N. C. Hospital Association. • In the ana he served on the beted and as chairman of the Albemarle Human Resource srarvjrsjss Council. He has been active in the James Kenley Leary, drunk driving, six months, suspended upon payment of SIOO fine anA costs. Larry Robert Privott, speeding, mistrial. AADA Continued From Page 1 Carolina has reached a moment of truth with regards to property tax. He made a strong plea for unity. Rep. White called for a “team” effort among the legislators and local elected officials. Rep. James said he sees many things of importance coming up in the next General Assembly session. He added that he has asked to be on the Transportation Committee since he sees secon dary roads of great importance. All the representatives agreed that in Gov.-Elect Hunt th