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141 '43r^f 4LT" >>< Ira s.t&\ '' s '" i jpf;' ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES CONFISCATED During a •recent weekend Trooper M. J. McArthur confiscated these from nine local youths between the ages of 13 and 17. i’-j'j *" **^Js Minors Facing DUI Charges „V * :• r During a recent weekend ' Trooper M.J. McArthur of the N.C. •:• State Highway Patrol stationed in Edenton, confiscated a large quantity of beer, wine, and liquor from nine Edenton youths between ' the ages of 13 and 17 years old. None were of legal age to possess these beverages, but all had consumed some quantity of them. All of the youths were either driving or were passengers in vehicles owned and insured by their parents. Charges placed against the youths included misdemeanor under-age possession of an alcoholic beverage, transportation of a spirituous liquor with the seal broken, driving under the in fluence of an alcoholic beverage, following another vehicle too closely, driving a motor vehicle on the wrong side of US-17, speeding 68 MPH in a 55 MPH zone, and improper equipment on a vehicle. All of these arrests occurred during one 8-hour shift by one officer. The total number of our under age drinking violators cannot be told. Trooper McArthur expressed deep concern for the safety of these violators and the other innocent users of our public highways. He also questioned why these boys and'girls were com ... Pork Conference Set For Tuesday The 1982 Regional Pork Con ference will be held on Tuesday, at • the American Legion Building in Edenton. This event is for all pork producers in Northeastern North : Carolina and will bring to producers the latest research • information and technology on pork production. The program starts at 9:30 A.M. Topics to be discussed this year are “How To Conserve Energy While Producing Hogs,” Bynum Driggers; “What Determines Hog Prices,” Clyde Weathers; “Selection And Management Os The Breeding Herd,” Ken Esbenshade; “Farrowing House Management With Emphasis On Milking Problems In Sows,” Charles Stanislaw; “How To ■ Reduce Feeding Costs”; Dwight : Armstrong; “Diagnosis And Treatment Os Swine Dysentery,” : Dr. Robert Carlson; and “Remodeling Ideas,” Jack : : i All producers from Nor theastern North Carolina and Southeastern Virginia are invited ko attend. ! W<r ; - - 5 . ’ * }■ i v• i The Chowan Herald (USPS 106-38 O) P.O. BOX 207, EDENTON, N.C. 27932 , ! Published every Thursday at Edenton by The Chowan Herald, * Inc., L. F. Amburn, Jr., Editor and Publisher, 421-425 South Broad Street, Edenton, North Carolina, 27932. Entered as second-class matter August 30, x 934 at the Post Office of Edenton, North Carolina, under Act of March 3,1870. L.F. AMBURN, JR. E.N. MANNING Editor & Publisher General Manager '' 7 - u SUSAN BUNCH J. EDWIN BUFFLAP Office Manager Editor Emeritua Subscription Rates One Year (outside N.C.) fli.ee One Year (in N.C.) $10.40 Six Months (outside N.C.) .S7JO Six Months (in N.C.) |7.» Edonlon, North Coroljno^_Thur>day, Fobnjory pelled, or felt the need, to be drinking at such an early age. Trooper McArthur said, “My job is to enforce the law. Not only is it unlawful for those under 18 to possess and consume alcoholic beverages, it demonstrates poor judgment on the part of the con-: sumer. Enforcement of these and other alcohol-related laws will be accelerated during the upcoming months.” McArthur also requests that all responsible persons who en counter youthful drinking to assist his effort to safeguard lives and property by either counseling or stopping such unwise practices. Vote Is Pending On Expansion The president of the N. C. Farm Bureau Federation has urged cotton farmers to “give careful consideration” to a vote later this month for continuation and ex pansion of the 801 l Weevil Eradication Program. If approved by voters, the program will be conducted for southern North Carolina and all of South Carolina, starting this year. According to John Sledge, ballots will be mailed out by ASCS for southern areas around February 26 and should be returned by March 8. Other area ballots will be mailed on February 15. Sledge also has strongly urged cotton growers to attend area meetings prior to the referendum to learn more details about the eradication program. He said cotton’s future in North Carolina depends upon “how we handle this program.” Meetings are scheduled to be in Sampson County on February 11 at 7 P. M. at Midway School; Edenton on February 11 at 2 P.M. at the County Office Building; and in Laurinburg on February 23 at 7 P.M. at the County Office Com plex. Sledge pointed out that the three year boll weevil eradication trial in parts of North Carolina and Virginia had been “very suc cessful.” “With cotton making a come back in North Carolina, it is ex tremely important that growers attend these meetings and then decide for themselves what to do ’ about cotton’s number one enemy, the boll weevil.” X& ' ' ' Upgrading Os Fire Insurance Results In Lower Rates i .ifiliOOT h Many of the insured commercial properties within Edenton have probably noted a decrease in their fire insurance rates effective Feb. 1. This is W result of the recent upgrading of Edenton’s fire in surance classification from Class 6 to Class 4 Insurance Services Office. Insurance Services Office (ISO) is a Raleigh-based company which evaluates and rates 335 districts across North Carolina. Th,ey recently spent two days here checking and evaluating Chowan County. According to Luther C. Parks, Edenton’s Fire Chief since 1970 and a 41-year veteran of the Fire Dept., “The Fire Dept, and the Water Dept, are the main things they check. The amount of alarms received and answered, training facilities and how they are used, Symphony Continued From Page 1 memberships also helped provide a bit of musical magic for over 1,000 Chowan County 4-Bth grade students earlier in the day, when they were treated to a per formance aimed directly at their age group. From the opening segment, with Director Ogle explaining that he also likes rock music and roller skating, to the twirling of the basses for the finale of the William Tell Overture, the students were spellbound. The widely varied childrens’ concert was carefully arranged by Ogle to excite an interest in and appreciation of classical music by removing the stuffiness traditionally associated with symphony performances. It ob viously worked, as word filtered back that at least one student, who had been very much opposed to attending “that symphony stuff”, commented to his teacher af terward that “That was really all right!” The orchestra members were so excited by the younger students’ response that five members donated their time that afternoon to hold two hour mini-clinics f6r high school band musicians - something they rarely, if ever, do during their travels. Director Ogle, who devoted his spare time that afternoon to working with the high school chorus members, was most complimentary of Shelby Strother, The Edenton Choral Society and The John A. Holmes High School Concert Choir. Following the performances, the general community consensus seemed to be that this should become an annual event. For tunately, this is the purpose of the Chowan County Chapter of the North Carolina Symphony, and board members are already looking toward next year’s visit. Many parents and students have expressed disappointment that more students were not able to attend the daytime performance. If local interest and response remain at the current high levels, one possible goal of the local chapter could (be to have more than one sti&nt concert next year. This wood depend entirely on local contributions and membership sales. Merchant Os Month Continued From Page 1 l, 1965, the Tarkington’s opened their own store at 315 S. Broad St. When they bought the store, it had been a children’s store. “I was very pleased with the reception,” said Mrs. Tarkington. “I tried to carry quality mer chandise at a reasonable price, and our business has grown over the years.” The store was changed from a children’s store to a children’s and ladies specialty shop under die Tarkington’s ownership. Anita Tarkington is a past Matron of the Eastern Star, a member of Edenton Baptist Church and Treasurer of the Catillion Club. Her husband is the local magistrate and Anita’s business partner. The have two children, Dr. Raymond Ashby Tarkington, Jr., of Chester, Va., and Mrs. Ellene Newell of Tucson, Arizona. The Tarkington’s reside at 115 W. Queen Street. the number of firemen who respond to alarms, the type of apparatus and the manner in which it’s maintained and tested; all of this has a bearing on their decisions.” Sam Noble, Edenton’s Town Administrator, recently received a letter from ISO stating that Edenton’s classification had been raised to a Class 4. Ibis puts Edenton in the same class as Kinston, Asheville, Lenoir, Goldsboro, Rocky Mount, Salisbury, and Wilson, all of whom are listed as Class 4. Os the 335 rated districts across North Carolina, only eight have a Class 4 rating. Only nine have a better classification. Resigns Seat Continued From Page 1 system. This proposal met with im mediate opposition. Councilman Allen L. Homthal opposed the way the money was to be refunded, saying, “If some people pay only SSO a month for electricity while others pay S3OO, it isn’t fair for everyone to receive the same refund.” Councilman Willis Privott countered that of the several possibilities considered by the Utility Committee, this was the best all-around solution. Councilman W. H. Hollowell, Jr. questioned the fact that residential customers and not businesses were going to receive the refund. This was answered by Coun cilman Steve Hampton, who said that most of the businesses wouldn’t miss the refund, and the refund would eventually make its way back into Edenton’s economy. The voting on the issue was deadlocked with the Mayor" casting the deciding vote. The issue was approved, with Mayor Harrell saying that in an earlier meeting, the Council had promised the customers a refund. In new business, the Council approved a final plat on the tr subdivision of land located on north side of Mexico Road and just west of Dixie Auto Parts property. At this point, Councilman Homthal requested a few minutes • to address the Council. He said that in the years he had served as Councilman, he had always tried to serve in the public’s best in terest. He said that he still didn’t like the decision of the Council to leave him off the three major committees in an earlier decision. He said, as follows, “When the people of the community are denied the chance to put input into an issue, it’s time to leave. I can no longer be a part of the group of which the majority has a basic motivation involving the base of power. I said once before that absolute power corrupts ab solutely. I resign my seat in protest: I oppose this man sitting to my left (Mayor Harrell) in everything he says.” With those closing words, he left the meeting. After his resignation, the Council continued with new business. It was approved that the Council declare a 1967 Chevrolet Suburban surplus equipment and sell it by means of sealed bids. The Council also approved a resolution concerning a stabilization plan for Oregon Inlet. Following this, Spec Jones discussed the U.S. 17 problem with the Council and requested that SSOO be contributed toward it It was passed. The Council also adopted a resolution honoring Bertram Byrum for his service to the Town of Edenton. Chief Luther C. Parks, who will retire from the Edenton Fire Department effective June 25, was commended for his outstanding service to Edenton. The Chowan- Edenton Optimist Club also read a letter commending Chief Parks’ outstanding service. Hubert Granby was granted permission by , the Council to operate a taxi in Edenton. Following payment of Town mil, the Council went into an personnel matter and a legal matter. I Gov. Hunt Is Guest Speaker ELIZABETH CITY - Gov. James B. Hunt, Jr.’s speech here on February 12 for the kick-off ' meeting of Northeastern North Carolina Tomorrow is open to the public organizers of the event announced today. Hie speech will come during a banquet at Elizabeth City State University beginning at 5 P. M. Social Sendees ■ -x Distributing Cheese RALEIGH All 100 county social services departments across North Carolina have agreed to distribute surplus cheese to low-income families. Due to the favorable response the state is requesting about 1.5- million pounds of cheese, instead of the 770,000 pounds allocated by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. Chowan County will distribute 4,500 pounds among the 1,800 people. According to John Syria, director of the Division of Social Services in the N.C. Department of Human Resources, this project will provide additional food for an 1 estimated 513,000 low-incqmb North Carolinians. It also will in volve thousands of volunteers who have already agreed to help deter mine eligibility and then distribute the surplus cheese. Syria notified the county social services directors in January and asked if their departments would participate in determining eligibility, storing and distributing the 770,000 pounds of high quality processed surplus cheese. Since no funds are available for ad ministrative costs for the project, he suggested enlisting the aid of volunteers. “I have really been amazed at their response to this project,” Syria said. “All 100 counties have agreed to participate and they have asked for 1,453,885 pounds of cheese.” They also have enlisted the help of churches and a host of volunteer organizations. Enters 1 Continued From Page 1 vehicle in the Feb. 19,1979 death of Cloise H. Crees on highway U.S. 64 near Manteo. He was convicted by a Chowan County jury in June, '1960. After his attorney Charles Aycock exhausted all appeals, Fearing went to prison before being released for a new trial. The N. C. Court of Appeals, which denied Fearing a new trial, granted a convicted accessory, Malcolm Keith Fearing, 111, former Manteo commissioner, a retrial on the same argument Aycock used in Charles Fearing’s behalf. Aycock and Malcolm Fearing’s attorney Gerald White argued Charles Fearing did not know he had caused an injury. Hie courts said he had to know an injury was involved not just that an accident had occurred as the state con tends. The third accessory, C.C. Duvall, former Dare County deputy, also has his conviction on appeal. Charles Fearing was released from prison after the state decided all three cases should be heard by the N.C. Supreme Court at the same time. The state’s highest court by a majority vote agreed the three men should have new trials and that the General Assembly should rewrite the hit and run statute. Charles Fearing was only two months away from completing enough of his three year sentence to be paroled. Although Superior Court Judge Frank Brown of Tarboro delayed sentencing of Fearing until after Malcom Fearing and Duvall are tried, Watts indicated Fearing will probably not spend any more time in Jail if he complies with Watts’ and Aycock’s agreement. Malcolm Fearing was sentenced to one year for his part and Duvall got three years in Separate Dare County trials heard by i Perquimans County jury two years ago. Malcolm Fearing and Duvall are slated to be retried in Dare County later this month. Some 60 persons asked to serve , on the NNCT board, county commiSsidners, and mayors from the 16 county Northeastern Region received special invitations to the dinner. Executive committee members emphasize however that the dinner is open to anyone who ' makes an advance registration. Registrations may be made through Dr. Jimmy Jenkins at ECSU; Dr. Ed Wilson at Roanoke y Chowan Technical College, | Ahoskie; Bill Abeyounis, I Washington Chamber of Com merce, Washington; Webb Fuller of Currituck; Bill Owens and Floyd Spellman, Elizabeth City; or from the county Democratic chairman in the 10 Northeastern counties sponsoring the Albemarle Democratic Ball which follows the dinner meeting. Dinner reservations are $7.50 each. Also on the kick-off meeting program with Gov. Hunt are Rep. Walter Jones and Secretary of Natural Resources and Com munity Development Joe Grim sley. Others making brief remarks will include Sen. J. J. (Monk) , Harrington, Northeastern legislative caucus chairman; Dr. John Neville, executive secretary ,of the 400th anniversay celebration; Marc Basnight, board of transportation member; and Charles Fitts, board of economic development member. Northeastern North Carolina Tomorrow is planned as a regional umbrella organization to cham pion regional causes at the state and federal level. Vaughan Is Named To 3-Year Term HERTFORD - Roland H. Vaughan, Jr., has been named to a three-year term on the Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) County Committee, it was an nounced today by Larry W. Godwin, FmHA state director’. He s succeeds Marvin Evans, Route 1, pdqqtjon, . whose term expired June 30, flu. j In making the appointment, Godwin said, “The Farmers Home Administration County Committee is a vital link to local conditions. The agency counts on their judgment, experience, knowledge of people and agriculture in their communities in selecting ap plicants who have a reasonable chance of success.” The FmHA County Committee assists the agency in determining the eligibility of applicants for FmHA farm loans. They also act as an advisory committee on FmHA Farmer Program inu piementation. The Committee is made up of three members, two of whom must be farmers deriving the principal part of their income from farming at the time of their appointment. Other members are C. T. Rogerson, Route 2, Hertford and Nathan Zackary, Route 3, Hertford. Vaughan is a graduate of University of North Carolina and is owner of James E. Wood fc Company, a peanut brokerage company with offices in the Edenton Bank of North Carolina Building. FmHA, a credit agency of the department of Agriculture, makes farm loans for real estate and production purposes as well as for nonfarm enterprises that sup plement family income. The agency has, over the years, enabled many farm families to stay on the land and succeed in farming. During the past fiscal year, FmHA provided some $8,000,000 in loans and grants for farm, housing, community, and business programs in Chowan and Perquimans Counties. The County Office located in the ARPDC Building on Church Street Ex tended, Hertford, is headed by Melvin E. Howell, county supervisor. Now He Remembers An enthusiastic golfer came home to dinner. During the meal, his wife said: “Willie tells me that he caddied for you this afternoon.” v "Just think of that.” said Willie's father. “I knew I’d seen that boy before." - - / • V- : - v *
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