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ii'HE FE1R0UIMAM WEEKLY VCiume XXII. Number 11. Hertford, Perquimans CountyNorth CarolinaFriday, March 18, 1955. 5 Cents Per Copy Two Conv Escape n Here Last Eleven Cases Before Recorder's Judge Onv Tuesday Two youthful prisoners of the ; Gatesville Prison Camp were (riven additional terms of six months by Judge (?has. E. Johnson in Per quimans Recorder's Court last , .Tuesday morning after the prison- - erg. had attempted an escape from their work gang as it , passed through Hertford. The youths en- tered pleas of guilty to charges of , . attempting to escape from the pris- on. ; Ozell Nance and Raymond Den. ny, while being transported backt , the camp, jumped from the truck when it stopped for a red light at the corner of Church and Grubb Streets. Denny was recaptured al. moat immediately on the Court House Green. Nance evaded im- mediate apprehension and stole a -. car owned by Mrs. J. V. Grune wald; driving the. car through sev eral counties and wa captured by s State Patrolmen at the Midway service Station in Bertie Countv. Nance waived hearing on charges of larceny and will be tried at the April- term of Superior Court for me wen oi me car. A unique judgment was render- County Chairman Calls For Solicitor Reports C , Perquimans County's annual Red Cross Roll Calf has 'reached ! nau,way nutrK toward the goal of $1,075 it was reported Wednesday , by Mrs. Jack Burbage, chairman Of the drive, who stated reports made , by team captains indicate between j , $600 and $600 has been collected in " the 'membership campaign. ' , Progress reports have been made i by Bobby Elliott, chairman for the business district, and Mrs. Glenn Matthews, chairman for the Hert ford residential section, and Mrs. M. B. Taylor, co-chairman for the . colored division, Mrs. Burbage issued a call to all Red Cross solicitors urging them to complete the canvass of their ter ritories, if at all possible, by Sat urday of next week in order that the county drive can be brought to . a successful close. Solicitors are also requested to make contribu tion reports to their team i cap tains as rapidly as possible so these reports might be forwarded to area ; headquarters of the Red Cross. ' The National Red Cross is at . tempting to; keep a continuous chart of the progress of the 1955 drive, and failure on the part of any solicitor to make progress rev ports to team captains handicaps the national headquarters in tabu la ting the ' advancement of the drive. - . It was the desire of the Perquim. ans'chapter for the 1955 drive to be ' brought to a close -within two weeks of the starting date, but since this date has passed by, the local offi . cials , are urging the volunteer v workers, to - complete the job by Saturday, March 26. . Telephone Company Gets Rate Increase ..v , . , .. . - , . - : ' The State Utilities Commission handed down a ruling , Tuesday granting the Norfolk & Carolina Telephone & , Telegraph Co.; of - Elizabeth City permission to, raise its service rates by $101,000 an nually. The company had Bought rate increases amounting to $159, 165. , The higher rates will be effec tive on bills rendered by the com pany beginning April 1. The phone company said, the increase was nec essary to meet higher costs of op eration and to attract capital. - BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Mft and Mrs, Percy Byrum of Norfolk, Va., ani&unce the birth of a daughter, borh'Ttfarch 15th. - icts Fail Attempt Monday ed in the icase in j which- James Monds was chargeijj Jwith 'reckless driving. -The youthi entered a. plea of guilty to the charge and he was ordered to pay a fine of $50 and costs, the fine to be suspended upon condition the defendant voluntarily surrendered his driving (license for a period of two weeks. Carroll W. Ward also entered a plea of guilty to charges of reck less driving and driving without a license. He was given a 30 day jail sentence, to be suspended upon payment of a fine of $40 and costs of court. James Tucker, Negro, was given a 60 day jail sentence after plead ing, guilty to charges of larceny, The sentence was suspended upon payment of a fine of $25 and costs William Billups, Negro, was fin. ed $15 and costs after having en tered a, plea of guilty to larceny. Tyler Vick, Negro, was found guilty of operating a truck without proper equipment. He was order- ed 'to pay a fine of $10 and costs. A fine of $2 and costs, were tax ed against Larry Norman, Negro, who submitted to charges of being drunk, Submitting to charges of speed. , ing Michael Imperato paid the costs of court, and Robert Wood and Loir. Mayer paid fines of $5 and costs of court. Red Gross I r rrr "ir r ir r n mw wi.m I ' HEADLINES A proposal to cut individual in come taxes this year was voted down; by the Senate Tuesday by a vote of 50-44. The proposal was attached to a bill extended excise and corporation taxes and had been passed by the House. The bill, min us the amendment concerning in come taxes, now goesto a con ference between the House and Sen ate for further consideration. Re ports from Washington indicate a hot debate is expected but see slight chance for the tax cut pro posal becoming law. The ; Air Force announced Tues day the development of its newest missile weapon, the Falcon, to be used as an interceptor against en emy bombers, and claims the weap on is the best self-operating unit yet made. The claim states the Falcon is an '"air-to-air" missile which will intercept enemy bomb ers before the bombers can reach their targets. , . . ; Telephone service throughout nine Southern states was interrupt ed somewhat this week by a strike of operators and other workers but emergency crqws attempted to keep service as near normal as possible under strike conditions. The strike was felled over negotiations for a new contract between the union and the company. A TT. S. Circuit Court of Appeals, sitting at Richmond, Va., ruled this week segregation in public parks and playgrounds is unconstitution al. The ruling reversed a decision previously handed down by a. Fed eral Court in Baltimore, Maryland, following a , : hearing concerning parks , vend playgrounds in that state. ' ' i " , . ' II r mi il.ii-i' j ,n ' i i i j i ,n ,'i V f Training School PTA Holds Annual Supper The PTA of the Perquimans Training School held its annual covered dish supper at the school last Monday night, and netted ap proximately $50 from the event Parents from all parts of the coun ty participated in the' meeting and all enjoyed the .program consisting of music ' and numbers ' given by each -community. The PTA will .observe a Founder's Pay program at its April meeting. -- - - V"",1' ' - ' ,' , B, ;' ';,fi' t I i 1 tv .. V ! " 1 GERM COUNTER which Justed by its inventor, Nelson E. Alexander, Army Chemical Corps 'Detrick, Md. The device, known 'as an aerosoloscope, measures and I tore particles. Fublio Jiealth Honor Grades At Perquimans High A total of 72 students at Per quimans High School won scholas tic honors during the fourth grad ing period; and were listed on the school honor roll, it was announced by E. C. Woodard, principal. !T!hc. period honorltoH, given by cihsbcs, ioiiows: i r i i . Eighth Grade: Vickie Johnson, Jo Davis Towe, Letitia McGoogan, Ethel Sutton, Shirley Tarkenton, Dottie Cartwright, John Matthews, Beverly Tucker, Ray Winslow, Wynda Lynn Chappell, Carolyn Lewis. - Ninth Grade: Jake Myers, Rich- ard Wheeler, Jean Edwards, Nancy Lane, Beth Skinner, Myrna Skin ner, Johnny Stoner, Janice Chap pell, Patsy Elliott, Alma Jane God' frey, Rachael Spivey, Jean Hunt er, Kay Matthews, Tommy Mat thews, Dan Winslow. Tenth Grade: Carolyn Kay How. ell, Jo Anne Matthews, Doris Jean Morgan, Marcia i Stallings, Don Baker, Sandy Divers; Edgar Fields, Charles Johnson, Philip Phillips, Shelby Overton, Charles Whedbee, Sylvia Copeland, Evangeline Saun ders, Lillian Hofler. EIevcnthGrade: Wallace Baker, William Byrum, Mar jorie Byrum, Peggy Chappell, Annie Lou Lane, Bobby Matthews, Jean Stallings, Sarah Sutton, Ann White, Lois Vio let Winslow, Jifancy Bagley, Willie Mae Dail, Janice Stallings, Jo Pat Stokes, Judy Winslow, LaClaire Winslow. - Twelfth Grade: Patricia ; Big gers, Jo Butt, Barbara , Edwards, Mary Frances Eure, John Hill, Jo seph Layderi, -Ann Thatch, Joanna Williford, Louise White, Ray Lane, Charles Smith, Billie Carole Div ers, Peggy Harrell, Julia Ann Stokes, Emilie White, Celia White Griffin. Observation Tower' Nearing Completion Construction of a new post for the Perquimans County Ground Ob servation Corps has been started, according to a report made ' this week v The new observation tower is located on the county lot, adja cent to the Public Health Center and is constructed of . structural steel. ' The tower ivill be 30 feet high, overall; with a roohi 8x8 with glass Vindhws for use by observ ers. Louis Tarkenton iiT'supfervis-' ing the construction, which is ex pected to be completed about April ist. -'v':':'. .With the establishment .of this new" permanent opservation post, in a convenient location, officials of the local Observation Corps are i hopeful more individuals will vol unteer for duty at the post. More i observers are needed to man this post and . individuals willing to serve are asked to call Mrs. Marion Swindell,' leader of the unit. SeventyTwoMake t may give Instant warninc- of enemy agencies may use it to trace the source of such pollution as smog.f Winf all Election Date Is Preparations are now being made for electing officials for the Town of Winfall, in an election to be held on May 3 1955, it was report ed early this week by Nathan Mat thews, Mayor of the town. Details concerning the electioft were discussed at a meeting ofk trinninflLat 10 o'clock A; M., as a Winfall Board held Monday of last week, at which time J. F. Hoilowell Sr., was appointed by the Board to the office as clerk, filling a va cancy caused by the resignation of D. L. Barber, Jr, Five residents of Winfall have al ready indicated they will be randi nates lor ottices at the election m May. Nathan Matthews has an- nounced his candidacy for the of fice of Mayor, while Elijah White, D. R. Trueblood and D. L. Barber, Sr., are candidates for offices of Town Commissioners. J. F. Hollo well, Sr., will be a candidate for the office of Town Clerk. It has been announced that April 14th is the final date for individ uals to file their names with the clerk of the Winfall Board as can didates for the offices up for eleo tion. ; ' . The annual Christmas seal sale campaign for the local four-county health district has gone over the top, Mrs. Gladys Cropsey, execu tive secretary, told the executive meeting of Pasquotank-Camden- Perquimans-Chowan Tuberculosis Association held here last week. A total of $10,218.25 has been turned in so far in the four coun ties which had a goal of $9,00. Dr. Allan Bonner of Hertford, president of the association, pre sided over the meeting and Den nis Morgan of Elizabeth City,1 treasurer, reported a balance of $1, 129.29 in the District Tuberculosis Association and $411.01 in the X- ray fund. It was announced that a total of ;, 1,763 chest X-rays had been made since last April with: 83 of them being made in the Chowan Hospital'.1 The report showed that 92 of the X-rays were from school and - college,'. 61, from . the , cancer clinic,, 114 from the Negro pre-f natal clinic, nine , midwives and three from the orthopedic clinid. A total of $2,155.98 has been spent on chest X-rays by the association since April. ' v . J Dri Bonner appointed a nominat ing committee composed of Roland Garrett and C. O. Robinson, Jr., of Pasquotank County; Mrs. Alice Towe of Perquimans;; Miss Hulda Wood of Chowan and Philip Meek ina of Camdeib ' v -iv Quota Surpassed biological warfare attack is ad. 'electrical engineer, at Camp counts airborne dust and mois- May 3rd Board In Special Meeting On Monday .The Board of Commissioners for Perquimans County and the Tax Supervisor will meet in the Court House next Monday, March 21, be Board of Equalization and Review to handle matters pertaining to 1955' property valuation in the county. Persons who desire to register complaints, or ask for adjustment in their property valuation are re. quested to take note of the time and place of this meeting, and to appear betore the board at this time as it will be difficult to "secure any adjustment or corrections iti valuation after the Commissioners adjourn as a Board of Equalization. Kathleen Jackson Named Director Of District BPW Clubs Miss Kathleen Jackson of Eliza beth City was elected new director of the Eighth District BPW Clubs at their annual spring meeting Sunday at the Hertford Grammar School with the Perquimans Club as the hostess club. Miss Jackson succeeds Mrs. Hazel Wheeler of Roanoke Rapids who has been di rector for the past two years. Mrs. Emily T. Harrell. president of the Perquimans Club, presided over the meeting and introduced Mrs. Betty Swindell, past president, who gave the welcome speech. Miss Ra Cutler of the Washington Club gave the response to the wel come. The tables we're beautifully and uniquely decorated witn spring flowers, canoes, teepees, peace pipes and moccasins which carried out the Indian theme. Lighted ta pers centered each table. Name cars attached to miniature mocca sins were presented each guest. Mrs. Louise G. Felton of Kin ston, state corresponding secretary, introduced the after dinner speak er, Mrs. Bert Tyson of Greenville, who is the state chairman of the Legislation Committee. Mrs. Ty son discussed the four planks of the ! state legislative program and emphasized the fact that women should take a more active part and interest n local, state and national government by getting the 'best people inter office and by keeping them informed as to what the peo ple want and how they feel about the issues before the legislature. , Mrs. Wheeler, district director. presided over the business (Continued .on Page Eight) Junior Class Host ToSeniorsAtProm Last Friday Night In the midst of a gaily decorat ed gym, the Junior Class of Per quimans County High 'School, en tertained the Senior Class at a prom on Friday, March 11, under the direction of Mrs. Joann Stall ings assisted by Clarkson "White, Junior sponsors. An oriental gar den scene was carried out in the decoration scheme with a rock wall around the sides of the gym with flowers in the background. Hang ing from overhead were Japanese latterns of assorted colors. There was a beautifully decorat ed arch inside the doorway. Here guests were greeted by the coolies, Charlie Johnson and Edgar Fields, who checked hats and coats. The geisha girls, arrayed in Japanese kimonas and carrying fans and Japanese umbrellas, passed out epolie hats to the boys and orien tal fans to the girls. Geisha girls were Joanne Matthews, Mabel Keel, Ann Sawyer and Shelby Jean Over ton. Cafe-type tables were .arranged around the dance floor and were adorned with brightly colored ta blecloths and a centerpiece consist ing of miniature umbrellas and fans. Lending atmosphere to the dance was a flowered-covered bridge with a small pond underneath and an old-fashioned wishing well cover ed with ivy and red roses. An hour intermission was enjoy ed by all when they were served buffet style from a table attrac tive! yarranged with silver candc labras and a punch howl. The var ied menu consisted of punch, beat en ham biscuits, chicken salad sandwiches, ham sandwiches, olive and cheese open face sandwiches, salted nuts, potato chips, deviled eggs, and cup cakes. Immediately after intermission, Sammy Jennings, master of cere monies, announced the figure com posed of the officers of the Junior mi Ffior classes. ' . Officers with their escorts we're: Wallace Baker, president of the Junior Class, with Lois Byrum; Melville Williams, vice-president, with Jo Pat Stokes,ecretary; Seth Morgan, treasurer, with Rachel Spivey; Charles Smith, president of the senior class, with Evelyn Ann Stanton; Mary Frances Eure, vice president, with Joe Butt; Car olyn Faye Eure, secretary, with Billy Elliott; Emily White, treas urer, with Ray Lane. At 11:30 the balloon bag was opened and 100 balloons floated across the dance floor. Everyone enjoyed dancing to the music furnished by the 14-piece or chestra from Ahoskie. Special guests included the high school faculty, Board of Education and the high school committee. Youth Revival At Baptist Church April 1 Through 3 A Youth Revival will be conduct ed at the Hertford Baptist Church '""Sinning Friday night, April 1 an(l continuing through Sunday I evening, April 3, it was announced here this week. Four services, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, and Sunday morning will be conducted by youths of the community, with a special minister leading the revival. Officers for the Youth Revival are Bobby Matthews, Paul 1 Mat thews, Joan Madre, Charlie John son, Edward Lee Madre, Patricia Biggers, and Tommy Tarkenton. They will fill the offices of the church and perform all official du ties connected with the office. . Special committees for the event consist of Billy Carol Divers, Sue Perry White, evangelism; Alice Jean Jackson, Mable Keel, social; Anne Chappell, Mary Dow Chap pell and Barbara Edwards, publici ty; Jean and Jane Keel, hospitali ty; Elmer Overton, Jack Phillips, Talmage Byrum, Don Baker, Tom my Matthews, Parker Chesson, Bebbie Tucker and Buddy Tilley, deacons. . . . , Sunday School officers and teach, era will be Charlie Johnson, super intendent; Don Baker, secretary; Lois Byrum, Gloria Stallings, Billy meet-Carole Divers; primary department, (Continued on Page Eight) NewbyGivesNotice Of Retirement Plan To Hertford Board Central PTA Meets Next Monday Night The PTA of the Perquimans Cen trai urammar scnool will meet in the cafeteria of the school next Monday night at 7:30 o'clock. The Bagley Swamp Community, with Mrs. Percy Trueblood as chairman, will present the program. uuest speaker tor the program will be the Rev. D. B. Cruise, pas tor of Peoples Methodist Church, who will also show films of a trip he recently made through the Holy Land. Patrons and friends of the school are invited to attend. County Bond Sales Reported For Feb: R. M. Riddick, U. S. Savings Bonds Chairman for Perquimans County today announced the pur chase of Series E and H Bonds to taling $19,702.50 during the month of February. This brings the Say ings Bonds sales total for the Jan uary and February period to $34, 631.25 which represents 23 of the county's 1955 quota. A monthly sales report compiled in the Greensboro Savings Bonds office of Walter P. Johnson and released by State Chairman of U. S. Savings Bonds Advisory Com mittee, W. H. Andrews, Jr., show ed that sales during January and February for the , entire state amounted to $10,fi37,17.5 which is an 18',' achievement toward the I 1955 st.'its quota and a 21 in crease over 19i)4. This month's report based on Federal Reserve figures reveals a continued drop in redemptions which was '' less during the first two months of this year than for1 tht corresponding monthsof a year ago. The net increase of sales over redemption reflected the biggest net gain for any two months period since 1948. 'IBSI Hertford Firemen To Receive Awards For Past Service Senior Class Play Here March 24th The Senior Class of Perquimans High School will present its annual play, a three-act comedy, "Grand gia's Best Years," March 24th, at eight o'clock in the school audi torium. s The play revolves around a week end at the Abbott home, which is turned upside down by Grandma's schemes and plans to discourage her social-climbing daughter. The play promises a full evening of laughs and entertainment. Taking part in the cast will be Pat Elliott, Evelyn Stanton, Jill Miller, Carolyn Eure, John Hill, Buddy Tilley, Charles Smith, Anne Burke Chappell, Arnold Chappell, Inez Powers, Julia Ann Stokes, Jo seph Butt, Billy Elliott. Mary Fran ces Eure, Patricia Biggers and Jean Carolyn Godfrey. As a special feature the Seniors are honoring the Grandmas pres ent. Cakes will be given to the oldest Grandma, the yotingest Grandma, and the Grandma with the most grandchildren. All the Grandmas, who have graduated from P.C.H.S. will draw for a cake. This is a family af fair including Grandma, Grandpa, and the whole family. W.M.S. TO MEET The Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church will hold their monthly meeting Monday night, March 21, at 8 o'clock at the church. ' . MUSIC CLUB PROGRAM The Hertford Junior Music Club will give their annual Hymn Pro gram Friday evening at 7:30 P. M., at the Hertford Baptist Church The public is invited to attend. Board Accepts Resig nation of Police Officer Riddick W. G. Newby, Clerk for tha Town of Hertford for the past 24 years, has announced his plans to retire from the position, effective at the close of the present fiscal year, around July 1. Mr. Newby disclosed his plans to members, of the Town Board at its regular meeting last Monday night. In view of the fact that several months remain of the fiscal year the Board took no action concern ing the announcement, but express ed appreciation to Mr. Newby for the services he has rendered the Town in the capacity of Clerk. Pete Riddick, a member of the Police Department, tendered his resignation to the Board, effective April 1, and the resignation was accented. No nctinn wms talron in filling the post, the Board defer . ring the matter until its next meet inc. The Bnnrr! rlirl. hnwpvo vnfa pay increases to Police Officers , Robert A. White and William Tar kenton, in the amount of $5 per week. John T. Lane, representing the Hertford Lions Club, appeared be fore the Board requesting permis sion far the club to sponsor a carni val within the town limits during week in next September. Ap proval of the request was voted by the Board. The Board adopted a resolution of appreciation and respect to the iato William H. ll.iidcastle, who served as Town Cummissioner for many years, for his services and loyalty as a member of the Board. In view of the fact the election of Town officials is only five weeks off, the Board took.no action in filling the Commissioner vacancy .caused by the death of .Mr. Hard- castle, agreeing to let the office remain vacant until a successor can be selected by the residents of the town in the coming election. Twenty-one members of the Hertford Fire Depaftment are to be awarded with past service emblems, designating five, ten and twenty year membership in the organiza tion, it was announced last Mon day night during the meeting of the Town Board. Henry C. Sullivan, advising tha Board of the plan to honor the lo cal fire fighters, pointed out the State Firemen's Association has awards to be made to 25 year men, I hut recognition for lesser service is left to local departments. Plans are now being made for the presentation of the awards on Thursday night of next week, at which time the wives of the fire men and other special guests will .'be invited to attend a special meet ing in honor of the local firemen.' Twenty-year pins will be award ed to W. F. Ainslcy, B. C. Berry, Bill Boyce, Mayor V. N. Darden, Bill Fowler, Jim Newby, Herbert N. Nixon, C. T. Skinner, Sr., Hen ry C. Sullivan, C. F. Sumner, W. B. Tucker and Silas M. Whedbee. Ten-year emblems will be awarded Fenton Britt, Clinton Eley, Edgar Fields, Pete Howell, Tommy Miller, Francis Nixon and 5-year emblems will be awarded Noah Gregory, C. T. Skinner, Jr., and Jim Bob White. The awards will not denote the ' exact number of years of service with the local fre department, but will designate a minimum of ser vice by the recipient. ( It was also announced that John Beers and Ralph' Sasser have been elected to membership as volunteer firemen of the Hertford Depart ment. SERVICES SUNDAY The Rev. Ralph Knight will preach at the Chappell Hill Bap tist Church at 3 o'clock Sunday af ternoon, March 20. The public is invited to attend the services.
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