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Hertford, Perquimans County, North Carolina, June 25, 1970
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MONDAY
Phyllis Moore
Receives Award
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PHYLUS MOOKB
rnyuis muui e wu wnM
e certificate letter Award in
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i Related Math Class. She is a
nan of John Jay High
ihool. San Antonio. Texas.
jAward certificates were given
1 individual teachers to those
nts in their classes who
Priced hard, oarticioated in
ass, or showed improvement,
tiyllis received her award in
jelated Math I for her consistent
ark. She was attentive in class,
Vmpleted every assignement,
hd put forth her full effort
Jroughtout the course.
(Phyllis is the daughter of
1 Sgt. and Mrs. William Moore
.Wmerly Edna Ruth Lane) and
)e granddaughter of Mr. and
Irs. W. P. Lane of Route 1,
jertford.
.jssDaills
Jedpient Of 1S70
sf&ic Fellowship
ImIes JColia Blanche Dai
iughter of Mrs. W. E. Dail of
ew Hope, has been selected by
e 1970 Meyer Summer
fellowship Committee of the
istrict of Columbia for an
yard to travel and study in
jrope this summer. Miss Dail
a Counselor in Woodrow
ilson . High School in
ashihgton, D. C. Selections for
is award are made "on the
asis of the excellence of
'aching records, other out-
anding service in the schools,
id the nature of the plans for
ie summer activities."
Miss Dail and her mother
yelled in seven European
Entries last summer. The
Jnmer project for 1970 will
.elude a return trip to at least
ye of the countries - England,
aly, Switzerland, Austria, and
Vance - in order, to observe
eign Study Programs which
H available to high school
'udents in the United States.
W trip will also include ad
jttlonat . educational ,
Wreational, and inspirational
perlences which are related to
r field of work.
1 Defendants Placed on Probation
In Perq. District Court Action
Judge N. E. Aydlett dosposed
a heavy docket Wednesday at
rquimans District Court,
ses included;
Villlam Perry, Larry Elmore
I counts), Stewart Nixon (2
imts), and John Danchise, Jr.
I counts), all charged with
sance of public., utility and
Jtrbying public property, each
fendant was placed on
nation for a period of 3 years
h the special condition to be
ne by 11 p.m. All repairs or
:tlng that towri officials feel
cssary they are to report to
r Probation Officer and
ndants are to furnish labor
pay all water and labor to
. e:tive towns (Hertford and
.fall) with labor and water to
pro-rated. Also, the further
-Uon that they will not drink
alcoholic beverages. The
s turned on fire hydrants la
"'ord and Winfall Memorial
week-end and both towns
: around 80,000 gallons each,
zh was quite an acute
-tage for Winfall since their
M capacity Is around 100,000
ulah Sprulll Smith was
1 with a fine of $125.00 and
Citizens Are Urged To
Support Blood Program
The Booodmobile will be in
Hertford Monday from 2 to 6 p.m.
at the First United Methodist
Church.
Mrs. Nathan Sawyer, Blood
Chairman, urges full support at
this visit, which is being made to
give the citizens of Perquimans
County the opportunity to make
up the deficit in the contribu
Perq u im an s Group Attend
Dist. Farm Bureau Meet
The Perquimans County Farm
Bureau Legislative Committee
attended the District Farm
Bureau Meeting held in
Williamston Friday night June
19, 1970. The Perquimans County
Farm Bureau Legislative
committee met for the purpose of
coordinating collective efforts of
farmers to promote and protect
themselves in the State and
National Legislation. Major
issues at the State Level brought
up were to promote Legislation
to tax farm land on basic value
for agriculture.
State tobacco growers were
concerned over tax imposed on
tobacco and are going to try to
remove the tax. They also feel if
tobacco could be taxed other
farm commodities could be
taxed too. Farmers need to be
alert and 'take notice with the
new Pollution laws being im
posed. The new laws will have
great effect on farm chemicals
being used such as pesticides and
herbicides. There are two im
portant bills being promoted at
the National level. The Murphy'
Bill S-2203 which covers relation
be'twe'fftSrineTirJ and
unorganized farm labor.
The other bill, a marketing
rights bill which will require,
Perquimans County
Democrats Plan
County Convention
Perquimans County
Democratic Party Chairman
Robert Sutton announced today
that the annual county con
vention meeting would be held at
the Perquimans County Court
house on Monday night, June
29th at 8 P.M. Chairman Sutton
urged all county Democrats to
attend this meeting. The purpose
of this annual event is to elect
county Democratic officers and
various executive committee
members,
To Teach Art Class
Mrs. T. P. Brinn will be the
instructor for a 2 weeks course in
Classroom Art, sponsored by
COA. The course will be held at
Nags Head.
costs after the court found the
defendant, quilty of driving
under the influence of in
toxicating liquor and driving
without a valid operator's
license; .
John Darrell Elliott, charged
with driving without a chauf
feur's or operator's lie'ense.
received a fine of $25.00 and
costs;
Edward Clifton Trueblood, Jr.,
I was given a fine of $50.00 and
costs on a reckless driving
charge;
Costs were assessed against
the prosecuting witness in the
case of William Cornell Sherrill,
when the court found him not
quilty .of assault;
George Roberts, chanced with
drivlns under the influence of
intoxicating liquor, Aid driving
without ' valid operator's
license, received a fine of $125.00
and costs; - 'i . ''..
Joseph Milton Sprulll, Jr.;
charged with speeding, was
taxed with a fine of $50,00 and
costs; ' '';; !, '
Calvin - McCoy Warren was
found quilty of failure to see that
movement could be made In
safety and was taxed with costs,
tions to the Blood Program.
The quota for Perquimans'
County was 225 pints last year ,
and only 165 pints were donated.
Citizens of the county have used
275 units this year. Another local
patient is scheduled for heart
surgery at this time, who will
need blood, alto. So Please come
out and be a Blood Donor.
negotiations between handler or
processor and farming bargain
Associations. This is Senate Bill
8. Farmers were encouraged to
write B. Everett Jordan . and
encourage him to push this bill to
get it passed. It was pointed out
that our Legislators impose
taxes where there is the least
opposition such as unorganized
farmers. B. C. Mangum, State
President stated that farmers
should gather at our Legislative
Halls by the thousands when
there is important bills for
farmers being promoted. So
Albert Eure, Perquimans County
Farm Bureau president, urges
farmers to avail themselves of
Legislation that effects them and
let their Legislators hear their
voices. '
Brant Murray
Leaves For
Governor's School
BRANT MURRAY
Brant Murray, en of Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Murray of Hert
ford, left Monday to attend
Governor's School on the Salem
College campus in Winston
Salem. Four hundred of North
Carolina's most intelligent and
talented students are chosen
every year to attend the school.
Brant will study English.
the defendant noted an appeal;
Susan Cowan Johnson paid
costs after the court found her
quilty of speeding;
Broge Parker, charged with
driving under the influence of
intoxicating liquor and driving
without ' a valid operator's
license, was given a fine of
$125.00 and costs with suspense
to be in card of Robert Hendren.
In Civil Court, a divorce was
granted in the case of Oliver
Cart wright vs Mary Cartwright.
Virginia H&rrell
IMcs Dean's List
At King Ccllcga
King's Business College of
Raleigh has just released news
that Miss Virginia Harrell has
been named to the Dean's List
for the Spring Quarter, This is,
indeed, an honor as the school's
scholastic attainment record is.
quite high.
Miss Harrell is a 1969 graduate
of Perquimans County High
School. She is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Harrell.
Bax
Freight
Eighteen cars of an 82 freight
train were derailed near Okisko
Friday. Cause of the wreck is
thought to be due to the high
temperature which made the rail
expand. None of the four
, crewmen were Injured.
The train was emyute to
Norfolk, Va. from Chocowinity
loaded with military trucks,
Meet hut Perquimans Matching Unit
This week will finish your introductions to the Perquimans County
Marching Unit. On Tuesday, June 30 at 8 a .m. the Marching Unit, along with
their Instructor, Mrs. Joe Rogerson, and several Chaperones, will board a
chartered bus for Atlantic City, New Jersey to march in the Lions Club
International Parade.
- They wish to take this opportunity to again thank the Clubs,
Organizations, and Individuals who made it possible for them to take this
trip. It will be an experience they will always remember.
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JUNE LANE
Miss June Lane is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Nelson Lane. She is . 15
years old and a Freshman
at Perquimans High
School. .
JHie is 5 feet 5-1 2 In.
tall, has light auburn hair
and blue eyes. Her hob
bies are reading, listening
to records, playing piano,
and sewing. . '
June is a Majorette; in
the Marching Unit, and a
member of FHA.
Train) Derailment at Ok'nko Friday
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Cars Jack-Knife At Oldsho
jeeps, utility poles, lumber, grain
and other general cargo.
Crews were busy for some time
clearing away the debris and the
train's conductor, G.W. Comer,
of Chesapeake, Va. worked with
a shovel trying to keep fires
under control caused by flying
sparks. Fire Departments from
Perquimans County and
FRANCES WHITE
Miss Frances White is
the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Charles E. White.
She is 15 years old and a
Fershman at Perquimans
High School.
Frances has brown hair
and blue eyes. Her hob
bies are cooking and
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hand-craft. She is a
Drummer in the Mar
ching Unit, a member of
FHA and 4H.
Elizabeth City were called to the
scene.
Traffic was re-routed through
rural Perquimans and
Pasquotank counties while State
load 1440 leading to US 17 was
blocked.
Railroad officials said an In
vestigation will be made to learn
the cause of the wreck.
EVA NEWBY
Miss Eva Newby is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
James E. Newby. She is 15
year old and a Freshman
at Perquimans High
School
She is 5 feet 8 In. tall,
has brown hair and brown
eyes. Her hobbies are'
reading and cooking. Eva
Is ' a Drummer in the
Marching Unit.
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Miss Harris Takes
Position In Atlanta
Miss Beth Harris has accepted
a position in Atlanta, Ga. Miss
Harris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Jesse Harris, is a recent
graduate of the University of
North Carolina at Chapel Hill,
where she was awarded a B.S.
degree in Business Ad
ministration. -
Local 4-H'ers In
Hortheastern Dist.
Activity Day
The Northeastern District
Activity Day was held at John A.
Holmes High School in Eden ton,
N. C. on June 18.
Perquimans County had the
following participants: Shaun
Stokely, Cotton Utilization
Demonstration, Red Ribbon;
Rhonda Lane, Fruit and
Vegetable Use Demonstration,
Red Ribbon; Barry Lane, Share
In The Fun, Blue Ribbon;
Russell Lassiter, Share In The
Fun, Blue Ribbon. Others par
ticipating were Gail Proctor,
Dress Revue, Red Ribbon and
Randy Lassiter, Share In The
Fun.
Carmen Sutton, 1969-70
District President, presided at
the Assembly and Don Morgan,
1969-70 District Sec. and
Treasurer, assisted in the
Assembly.
Perquimans County at
tendance included 40 people
which involved parents, 4-H'ers
and friends of 4-H.
"Revival Fires"
Concert To Be
Conducted Here
LOWELL MASON
The World's Smallest Gospel
Singer Lowell Mason will present
a "Revival Fires" Concert at the
Berea Church of Christ near
Hertford, on Thursday, July 2nd
at 8:00 p.m.
Lowell Mason is noted as the
"Worlds Smallest Gospel
Singer as he stands only 46
inches tall. For seven years he
sang on the ABC network
Currently he is recording for
Diadem Records and is director
of music for the Revival Fires
Team.
The Revival Fires team has
been God-used to lead over 10,000
touts to Christ and has assisted
in the planting of 18 new
congregations. A mammoth 2000
seating capacity tent is used in
the summer months for their
giant tent crusades. Crowds of
over 2500 have been attracted to
the Big Tent for a single service
The "Revival Fires" Rallies
are being conducted all over
America in an effort to stir our
country back to God. Crowds of
several hundred have been at
tending these special rallies.
During the Rally program,
Lowell Mason will present a 60
minute concert of Gospel and
Sacred songs and will conclude
with a. .presentation of the
'Revival Fires'" radio an3
television work Revival Fires is
on Channel 13 each and every
Sunday morning at 8:00 a.m.
Plans will be unfolded on the
nation-wide radio and television
program now underway, and the
huge Crusades of this year. The
ttieme js 'Together Let's Set
Revival Fires A c r 0 s 9
America".
The Singing Midget will be
here for one service only. All
area churches, ministers, elders,
deacons and Bible-School
teachers throughout this area
"are, urged To come in large
delegations to this inspirational
Revival Fires Rally.
John VV. Holmes
Named Textile Rep.
By First Union Bank
JOHN W. HOLMES
First Union National's John W.
Holmes has been named Textile
Representative, according to an
announcement today by J. Larry
Carter, head of FUNB's Business
Development Division.
Holmes, a graduate of North
Carolina State University with a
degree in Textile Management,
was formerly employed in the
State Marketing Division of
FUNB. He joined First Union
National in December, 1968, in
the Charlotte Credit Depart
ment. A native of Hertford, N. C,
Holmes is a member of the
Cotswold Civitan Club, and
Treasurer of Calvery
Presbyterian Church,
In making the announcement,
Carter emphasized First Union
National's concern with
providing the textile industry in
the Southeast with individualized
service. He stated that "by
having someone in the bank with
special expertise in textiles who
is in constant.. touch with the
industry, we have a better feel
for its problems, and are able to
offer satisfying sojtions."
Students Earn
Place On Dean's
List At A.C.C.
Two hundred and fifty-eight
Atlantic Christian College
students earned places on the
Dean's List for academic
achievement during the spring
semester of the current
academic year, according to Dr.
Lewis H. Swindell Jr., dean of
the college.
To earn places on the Dean's
List students must achieve at
least a 3.20 (B-plus) grade
average for the semester while
carrying a minimum of 12
semester hours.
Students named from
Perquimans County were:
Richard Riley Gibbs, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin L. Gibbs,
233 Woodland Circle, Hertford,
N.C.
Paul Douglas Umphlett, son of
Mrs. Charlie J. Umphlett, 801
Grub St., Hertford, N.C.
Joyce Ann Copeland, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Harold H.
Copeland, Rt. 2, Box 69, Hert
ford, N.C.
Women's Softball
League Fund Drive
Is Successful
The Women's Softball League
has been delighted with the
response of the local businesses
in their support this year and
would like to thank the following
donors: Glenn's Place, Farmers
Feed and Seed, Hertford Hard
ware, Byrum Furniture Co.,
Baker Oil Co., Harris Plumbing
and Supply, Darden Dept. Store,
Dick's Drive In, Hollowell
Chevrolet, Gregory's 5 & 10, Pitt
Hardware, One Stop Service
Station, W. M. Divers and Sons,
Blanchard Dept. Store, Towe
Motor Co., Winslow- Blanchard
Motor Co., and Viv's Gulf -Station,
Morgan Furniture, -Hertford
Livestock, Rogerson's
Chemical Co., Hertford Farmers
Exchange, and Hertford Motor
Co. ,
The club had a fine showing
last week when they defeated
Edenton twice and Elizabeth.
City once. The scores against
Edenton were 284 and 13-ft. .
Elizabeth City was defeated by a
score of 14-6.