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increasing role in the scheme of
things
Drs. Haskett and Perry are
welcome additions to the entire
community, especially to the
medical sector. We wish for them
a long and successful tenure.
Judge Watts
Gov. James B. Hunt, Jr., made
it official Friday. He announced
his appointment of Thomas S.
Watts of Elizabeth City as a
special Superior Court judge.
This appointment will go down
in history as one of the best of the
Hunt Administration. Tom Watts
is a fighting district attorney who
as Gov. Hunt said “understands
the role our courts play in the fight
against crime.”
In accepting the appointment,
Tom is quoted as saying:
“It’s an opportunity and a
challenge professionally and in
tellectually. I promise to carry out
my judicial responsibilities with
absolute fairness, impartiality
and courtesy...”
Such quotes are expected
following this type political ap
pointment. But often times they
are not deep deated. This is not the
case here.
It’s a long way from little
Alexander County in North
western North Carolina to the
Isle of Pasquotank. It’s a long way
from law school to the judicial
bench. Tom Watts has achieved
both in a relatively short period of
time.
He hung out his single with now
Judge Herbert Small in 1964. Tom
learned well, and followed the
would be jurist through the chairs
of prosecutor, first in District
Court and then on to become
District Attorney in the seven -
county First District.
There is a tradition in the
Albemarle Area where able
lawyers pay their dues as
prosecutors enroute to the bench.
Tom Watts follows this tradition
set by Chester Morris, Walter
Cohoon and Herbert Small. And he
is man enough to carry it with the
best of them.
“Judge Watts” will be hard to
get accustomed to. We are too old
to even start trying. So,
congratulations and best wishes,
Tom!
At The Top
Mrs. Juanita Bryant of Boon
ville was installed June 11 in
ternational president of the
General Federation of Women’s
Clubs. The Bismarck, N.D.,
happening, at the conclusion of the
GFWC’s 91st annual international
convention, was probably the third
highlight for the Yadkin County
hamlet.
Naturally, Daniel Boone carved
his name on a tree south of the
Yadkin River and a town was
named (without the “e”) in his
honor.
The second important thing to
happen, in our opinion, was the
birth of the 11th Ambum child
almost half a century ago. (He
became editor and publisher of
The Chowan Herald.)
That brings us to Juanita
Bryant. She is the wife of a
tobacco farmer who gained his
own fame in public service. But
for the next two years, Juanita will
be away from the red clay hills
while she resides in the century -
old GFWC mansion in
Washington, D.C.
The lovely lady will fit well into
the Washington scene. She is well
seasoned politically, for in ad-
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Special Events
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The Optimist Club Train will
delight children both during the
parade and throughout the day.
Music will be provided begin
ning at 3:30 with a concert by the
Washington Community Band in
the Waterfront Park. The Rocky
Hock Rebels will perform next
with their,own renditions suitable
for July 4. Beginning at 7 P.M., 30
minute concerts will be provided
by the FFA Quartet, the Ballard’s
Bridge Quartet, the R.J. Gospel
Singers, and the Rocky Hock
Quartet.
Games for children will be
available as well as horseshoes for
adults during the day. There will
be boat rides through the Edenton
Bay provided by Edenton Marina
and train rides through the park
provided by the Optimist Club
Train.
As a great service to those who
attend the Festival, the Edenton -
Chowan Chamber of Commerce
dition to her Women’s Club work
she has served for five years as
executive director of the
Leadership Development for
Women in Tar Heelia, at the
request of Gov. James B. Hunt, Jr.
The GFWC is the oldest and
largest nondenominational,
nonpartisan, international service
organization of volunteer women
in the world with a half million
members in the United States and
approximately 10 - million
worldwide in 46 countries.
In the last two years, its
members have given 22.5 - million
hours of volunteer service, valued
at more than $75 million if figured
only at the $3.35 hourly federal
minumum wage, and gave over 67
- million to community projects.
Members of the Edenton
Women’s Club made a healthy
contribution to this achievement
and already they are well along
with plans for next year’s Biennial
Pilgrimage of Colonial Edenton
and Countryside.
It is always good to see people
you know get to the top. And in the
case of Juanita Bryant, it couldn’t
have happened to a nicer person.
Catching Ferry
Sometimes the question is
asked, “How do you catch the
Cedar Island Ferry?”
Down east, they might tell you,
“Try putting salt on its tail.”
The Cedar Island - Ocracoke
Ferry is one of the Department of
Transportation’s seven ferry
routes established in the extreme
eastern part of the state.
As an extension of North
Carolina’s 76,000 - mile state high
way system, each ferry route is
unique and serves a specific
purpose.
One ferry operates primarily to
transport school children from
Knotts Island to Currituck.
Ferries in conjunction with
Highway 12 provide an oceanside
route., and a sort of romantic one
at that...down the Outer Banks
from Kitty Hawk to the mainland
in Carteret County.
Some routes tie the Outer Banks
Islands to the mainland for the use
of the traveling public as well as
commercial vehicles.
Ferries are providing an
economic link between home and
work for employees like those at
the Marine Base at Cherry Point
or those who work in a large plant
in Aurora.
So how do you catch the Cedar
Island Ferry ... or any of the
state’s other ferries?
Well, if you’re fresh out of salt,
you can use the schedule on the
official state transportation map.
Are Planned
will be serving barbeque dinners
for $3 each from 12 noon until 8
P.M. The Edenton Jaycees will be
working, in conjunction with the
as they demonstrate
their continued support for area'
merchants by serving these din
ners in the Waterfront Park.
A Penny Hunt is scheduled for
children 5 years old and under.
Each child will be allowed to seek
and keep their share of 5000
pennies that will be thrown on the
lawn by Optimist Club members.
Club President Mike McArthur
stated, “Each year this event is
one of the highlights of the day.”
A canoe race will be held during
the afternoon with 9 local canoe
enthusiasts competing in a
rigorous race against the clock.
As darkness approaches, Op
timist Club members will prepare
the largest over the water
fireworks display in North
Carolina. At 9:30 P.M., the sky
over Edenton Bay will be filled
with a $3,000 display to delight
everyone in attendance. A word of
caution was expressed by N.C.
Wildlife Enforcement Officer
George Sawyer for boaters an
chored in ttie Bay during the
fireworks to use care as they
navigate both during the display
and then during their return to the
dock.
Immediately following the
fireworks display one of the most
splendid and appropriate per
formances ever delivered along
the Public Parade will develop
from the smoke filled Waterfront
Park. A huge 20 foot flag will be
raised through the smoke as our
own famous vocalist, John
Becker, sings the Star Spangled
Banner, accompanied by Mrs.
Kay Cherry on die piano.
A large fun - filled day is
planned by the Optimist Club, and
the entire Albemarle Area is in
vited to come to Edenton and
enjoy the celebration of our
Nation’s Day of Independence.
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BPW CUUB —New officers for the Business and Professional Women’s Club were recently
selected. Prom left to right they are: Margaret K. Leeper, President; Julia Hassell, President
elect; Martha Hollowell, Ist Vice-president; Georgia McCann, Recording secretary; Carolyn
Ricks, Corresponding secretary and Beth Taylor, Treasurer.
Elmore Is Appointed To Commission Post
Lt. Gov. Jimmy Green an
nounced the appointment of Alton
G. Elmore of Edenton to mem
bership in the Environmental
Alton G. Elmore
EDENTON PIZZA HUT PLACES SECOND The Edenton Pizza Hut recently received second
place honors in North Carolina for their promotion of the N.C. Zoo. A S3OO check was given to
manager Jim Pogue, left, by the Governor’s office to be distributed to Alice O'Neal, right, and the
other waitresses. The promotion was in conjunction with the Governor’s office, the N.C. Zoo, the
school systems and Pizza Hut’s across the state. According to Pogue, there were three local winners
in the Name the Animal contest who won free dinners at Pizza Hut.
Parker Presides Over District Court Docket
The Chowan County District
Court met in a regular session
June 29 and was presided over by
J. Richard Parker. The following
cases were heard.
Ronald Alfonza Armstead,
guilty of failing to comply
regarding child support, com
mitted to six months in the
Chowan County Detention Center.
Joseph Jordan, guilty,
Management Commission. His
term will expire June 30, 1963.
Elmore is the owner and
operator of Edenton Furniture
Company, a retail furniture
operation. He was formerly with
the Belk Stores. In 1972 he was
elected to his first four year term
as Chowan County commissioner,
and is currently serving his third
term. He has served as vice
chairman of the Commissioners.
Elmore is the Chowan County
representative to the District
Health Board, and is a member of
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disobeying a stop sign, S2O and
cost.
Michael Thomas Perry, plead
guilty to unsafe movement while
operating a motor vehicle, $lO and
cost.
David Lynn Lane, five separate
counts, (75 mph, reckless driving,
improper registration, no operator
license and failing to wear safety
helmet). He received a fine of S3OO
the Edenton-Chowan Airport
Commission.
Elmore is married to the framer
Elizabeth Hofler of Sunbury. They
have four children and seven
grandchildren.
The Environmental
Management Commission is
under the Department of Natural
Resources and Community Af
fairs. Its main function is to
establish rules and regulations to
protect, preserve and enhance the
water and air resources of the
State. There are 13 members on
the commission.
and is to pay the cost of court in -
each case and is not to operate a
motor vehicle until he is duly
licensed to do so.
Ronald Howard, not guilty of
misdemeanor larceny.
Roy Rogers Brooks, assault on
female, 30 days suspended one
year on S4O fine and cost of court.
Vessie Overton Jackson,
shoplifting, 60 days suspended one *
year on payment of SSO fine and “
cost.
Lyle Keith Ross, hearing on
fugitive warrant, allowed bond
and continued until August 13 for
hearing. ' *
Curtis Noel Robertson, driving
under the influence, 60 days
suspended one year on payment of
SIOO and cost. He loses his ;
privilege to drive in North
Carolina for 12 months.
Hog Production
Showing Decline
All hogs and pigs on North
Carolina farms June 1 totaled
1,920,000 head, down 11 per cent {
from a year earlier and 2 per cent
below March 1, 1982, according to
the N.C. Crop and Livestock
Reporting Service. Breeding stock
at 265,000 was down 9 per cent
below a year ago.
North Carolina ranks seventh
nationally in the total number of
hogs and pigs.
The state’s pig crop ducing the *
March - May period totaled 819,000
head, 11 per cent below the same
months last year.
North Carolina producers intend
to farrow 105,000 sows during the
next 3 months - June - August 1982
- 9 per cent below the same period
a year ago. September -
November 1982 farrowings are
expected to total 95,000 head down
5 per cent from September -
November of last year.
Hogs and pigs on farms June 1,
in the United States are estimated
at 52-million head, down 13 per
cent from a year ago. This is the
lowest June 1 inventory since 1975.
Breeding inventory, at 7.39-million
head, was 12 per cent less that) a
year ago. Market hogs totaled
44.6-million head, down 13 per cent
from last year.
Hie December 1961 - May 1982
pig crop was 41.0 million head, ail 4
per cent decrease from last year.
Nationally, producers intend to
have 5.64-miUion sows farrow
during the June • November
period, a decrease of 10 per cent
from the same period in 1961.
How True!
Young people have to try their
they wouldn’t try on
the family car.
Republican
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