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3)117 PrATTlUM A fiJ WEEKLY :. V Volume XXVII-No. 20 Hertford. Perquimans County, North Carolina, May 27, 1971 10 Cents Per Copy HE i A; Brinn Receives Appointment To AIT r orce ACaaemy Rufus Timothy Brinn, Jr. has been selected for an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy. Brinn, a senior at Rocky Mount Senior High School, was nominated by Congressman L.H. Fountain. At Senior High, Brinn served as Editor of the GRYPHON, the student newspaper and as a member of the President's Cabinet. He is a member of the National Honor Society, was a nominee for the Morehead scholarship, and was a State finalist in the Optomist Oratorical Contest. While representing the school as a delegate to the 1970 Boy's State, he was elected Lt. Governor and was selected as an alternate to Boy's Nation. He earned varsity letters in both wrestling and track, is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and serves as an acolyte at the First Methodist Church. Brinn is an Eagle Scout, a member of the Order of the Arrow, and holds the God and Country Award. He has earned his Federal Com munication Commission iicense-and- is Currently em . ployed as a staff radio an- WMA. Vim is to report July 5, 1971 negin a rigorous training lrtim which will last for seven weeks. He will then begin his four years of education at the Academy near Colorado Springs, Colorado. Brinn plans to become a flight surgeon and hopes to return to practice medicine in Eastern North Carolina after his career in the Air Force. He is the son of Captain and Mrs. R.T. Brinn of Rocky Mount and Hertford. His grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. B. Ray Cohoon of Columbia and the late Mr. and Mrs. R.T Brinn of Hertford. Savings And Loan Adopts Babies Speaking of captivating the Hertford Savings and Loan will begin a series of ads featuring some of the most 'outstanding pictures of babies we've ever seen. Each ad will feature a unique baby photo with a humorous adult saying plus the advantage of using a particular savings .and loan service. Watch for these baby ads you'll get a chuckle each time you see them. The first ad appears in this issue. ,B j .- ; I Error In Political Advertisement ... In last week's issue of The Perquimans Weekly in a political advertisement placed by Jesse Harris supporters, the ; name of of Mr. Harris appeared in print to look like Jesse Hams, while it actually was Jesse Harris. Someone opaqued the " "period" that dotted the I in the ; name Harris, the R's were ' Joined together and unless you looked closely it looked like Hams. . . We certainly want to apologize to Councilman Harris and to those supporters who placed the advertisement. Councilman Harris is seeking . re-election to a seat on the : Hertford Town Council in the Special Municipal Election to be held June 8. In the May 4th Town Election Mr. Harris received the highest number of votes in the seven man race for the two available A Pink Dress And $500 Get You If you want an abortion and you like excitement, you can get what you want in Arlington, Va. , a University of North Carolina gynecologist said here today. "You can wear a pink dress and stand on the corner of any downtown street at 2, 4 or 6 o'clock with $500 in cash and be picked up and taken to a clinic for your abortion, a shot of penicillin and your package of Darvon Compound," Dr. Takey Crist said. The UNC physician, speaking to members of the State Medical Society in annual session here, said that getting an illegal abortion is a simple matter "depending on the amount of money you have and what telephone number your friend gives you. "An illegal abortion can be obtained just as easily as you would walk into a store and buy a shirt," he said. "A dirty catheter or coat hanger starts at $50 but goes as high as $300. Cash, of course! The higher prices range from $1,250 to $1,500 with three days vacation in England or Puerto Rico as a bonus," he said. "This information, gathered from co-eds and young women seeking abortions, may help up to understand something about what we have driven our young women to when they are refused legal abortions," Dr. Crist added. "Through our failure to face the issue, we have no right to penalize people who are not fortunate enough to lead well ordered lives," the UNC gynecologist said. Take the case of an 18-year old black female who had an abortion by a friend in one of our North Carolina com munities, Dr. Crist said. "For 18 weeks this poor woman was in the intensive care unit undergoing treatment Finally, she was discharged from the hospital at a cost of $8,453! "Despite our so-called liberalized abortion law, still she became a pelvic cripple at the age of 18. These are the things that make us, who are physicians, interested in problems of contraception control." Dr. Crist reported that ac cording to some estimates,! Rev. Charles L, Paul To Speak At Hertford Baptist Church The guest speaker at the Hertford Baptist Church for both the Morning and Evening Worship Services on May 30th and on June 6th will be the Rev. Charles L, Paul, Professor of History at Chowan College. Rev. Paul will fill the pulpit in the absence of the Pastor, Rev. Norman Harris, who will be attending the Southern Baptist Convention at St. Louis Missouri. Rev. Paul, a native of Davis North Carolina, has served as supply pastor in Baptist Churches in North Carolina Tennessee, Georgia and Virginia; He had one year of teaching experience as a graduate assistant at East Carolina University and has taught in the ' Department of Social Sciences at Chowan College since 1963. He is a member of the North Carolina Literary and Historical Association, the Council seats, however due to ' the Town of Hertford Charter no person could be elected unless they had a majority of the votes cast for them. un Tuesday, ' June 8th a Special Election is being held to elect two commissioners to the Hertford Town Board. Running for the seats are: Incumbent Jesse Harris, BiUy L. Winslow, Erie Haste, Jr., W.F. Ainsley anau. W. Cooper. The registration books for the Special Election were opened by the Registrar Mrs. Pattie B. Morris on Friday May 21, they will be open through May 28. Challenge Day is Saturday, May 29th. Local residents must be registered to be eligble to vote. If you are not sure whether you are registered we sucaest you check and see.. You must be registered to be eligible to vote on June 8th. i ' An Abortion 25,000 illegal auoriions are performed in North Carolina each year. At North Carolina Memorial Hospital 76 therapeutic abor tions were done from 1952 until 1968. Dr. Crist said. This number jumped to 165 for the year 1969. And in 1970 up to 616. He predicted that the 1971 figure will double again if controls are not brought into effect. "In 1970. 55 per cent were private patients, 77 per cent were white. 62 per cent were single and 23 of the 62 per cent were coeds. Sterlization totalled six per cent. Ten per cent of our patients have been under 17. While five per cent were more than 38 yews old. Dr. Crist' said that requests for abortions are still on the increase at N.C. Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill, in spite of the fact that efforts are made to limit patients to adjacent counties. Hospital costs are staggering to the individual patient who is not covered by hospitalization insurance, he said. "An example . . . The private patient needs $55 a day for a bed, with 31 minutes of anesthesia time, there is an additional $120. Recovery room is $40; an anesthesiologist fee is $40, IV's $20, for a total of $220. Adding a maximum of $250 for the obstetrician, plus other hospital charges, the total amount exceeds $500!" Dr. Crist expressed con fidence that - -The prevention of the un wanted pregnancy is the an swer, rather than termination of the unwanted pregnancy. -That abortion may not be needed when we provide con traceptive advice to all who seek it. -That we attach no stigma to illegitimate birth. -That we provide adequate medical and social institutions for care of indigent mother and children -And, that we emphasize sex education in our schools. "However, when a society is unable to realize such condition it must reckon with a large amount of clandestine abortions and many casualities," Dr. Crist emphasized, "and in such a case the legalization and liberalization of abortion may be the lesser evil." Geographical Society and a member of the Murfreesboro Baptist Church in Mur freesboro, N.C. He is married to the former Jessie Lee Davis of Davis, N.C. and they have one child, Linda. An invitation is extended to our friends to share with us in these services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Walters Attends Seminar Public school superintendents from 15 North Carolina counties were at East Carolina University recently for a special seminar, sponsored by the ECU School of Education and the ECU Division of Con tinuing Education. C.C. Walters, Perquimans Schools Superintendent was among those attending. Participants heard a panel discussion by three ECU faculty members and two superin tendents. They were: Alice Arledge. Peggy Boyd and Dr. Frank Arwood of the ECU School of Education, and Velma Smith and Caloree Champion of Beaufort County. The seminar was directed by Dr. Ralph Brimley. professor of education at ECU. Public Information Office The Final Recital of the 1970-' 71 school year by College of The Albemarle Music Students will be held in the multipurpose room of the COA auditorium Saturday, May 29 at 3:00 p.m. Participants will include preparatory, college curriculum and special adult students of organ, piano and voice. The COA Chorale Annual Music Achievement Awards will be presented by Dr. Bruce Petteway at the close of the program. Linda Harrell, Valedictorian; Brant Murray, Salutatorian Graduating Class of 1971 Si- i I I l riv i tJL Linda Harrell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Harrell is valedictorian, and Brant Murray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Murray is salutatorian of the 1971 graduating class of Perquimans High School. The Grand Honor Roll for Perquimans County High School for the class of 1971 consists of 13 members. To be on the Grand Honor Roll, a student must average !H) for his four years in high school. Members of the Grand Honor Roll are: Linda Harrell, Brant Murray, Edmond White, Pattie Landing, Anita Smith, Archie Blanchard, Patricia Morse, Martha Watkins, Darlene Meads, Betty Murray, Beth Brinn, Jackie Ward, and Janet Ball. Legion Auxiliary Pony Sale Set Friday And Saturday Mrs. Lessie White Poppy Chairman of William Paul Stallings 126 Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary in Hertford announced today that plans are being made to make this year's Poppy Day one of the most successful Poppy Days ever observed. Millions of the little red crepe paper flowers have been made by disabled war veterans working in hospitals and con valescent homes, Mrs. Wnlte' explained. The American Legion Auxiliary pays the veterans for fashioning the poppies by hand, which gives them spending money they wouldn't otherwise be able to make while confined in a hospital. "The flowers will be distributed by volunteers from the American Legion Auxiliary, who will receive contributions for the Auxiliary's work for needy veterans' children" Mrs. White said. "It is our hope that everyone in Perquimans County will wear a memorial poppy over their heart on Memorial Day - and will contribute generously to help support the Auxiliary's vast rehabilitation and child welfare activities, Mrs. White concluded. Auxiliary volunteers will distribute the little flowers of patriotic memory in the downtown area and in shopping centers throughout the day on Friday, Saturday, May 28, 29, 1971. The members of the American Legion Auxiliary are justly proud of the little red crepe paper poppies they present to the public as a Flower of Remembrance. The idea of the poppy as a memorial flower for the war Restoration Visit Newbold- Approximately eighty Restoration Enthusiasts, who are currently covering Perquimans County in an effort to secure funds to acquire and restore the Newbold-White House, visited the house on this past Sunday. Shown above are Miss Addle Hoffler, Mrs. Isaac Lowe, Mrs. Eppie Parsons and T. Erie Haste. Mr. Haste, president of the Chamber of Commerce, is discussing the possibilities and benefits to the County the restored house will bring. dead sprang up as naturally as the little wild flower itself. In the days of the first world war, the flower was the one touch of beauty which survived amid the hideous destruction of war. The soldiers of all nations were awed and impressed by nature's profusion of these bright red poppies in a region where death teigned supreme, .and they carje to jlook upon tnem as tne living symDoi oi ine sacrifices of their dead comrades. Hands that make the crepe paper poppies belong to the disabled comrades of the men in whose honor the little memorial flowers are worn. They are made in Veterans Hospitals and nursing homes in many states -and the work occupies the patients during empty hours of illness and convalescence, meanwhile enabling them to make a little spending money. The Auxiliary pays the man for fashioning the blossoms by hand. Mrs. Lessie White, Chairman of the Poppy Committee for Unit 126 here in Perquimans County, said that their mem bers will have poppies for the public again this year. "We are so grateful for the warm-hearted response we get here in Hertford because all monies donated for the poppies are used solely for the welfare and comfort of veterans and their families. It is to Honor the Dead and Aid the Disabled that we carry on our poppy program each year." Enthusiasts White House -1 Sv ! Edenton Jaycees Sponsoring Giant Memorial Air Festival During May 28-30. the Edenton Jaycees are spon soring a giant Northeastern North Carolina Memorial Air Festival. The purpose of this event is to memorialize those who have given their lives on the battlefield so that we might be free citizens of the United States. In effect, they are demonstrating their support for the flag of the United States and for the principal upon which this nation of ours was founded Participating during the weekend are many people from all' over the United States, in cluding Astronaut William Thornton: Glenn W. Turner of Florida; Congressman Walter B. Jones; Roy Sowers of N.C. C. and D.; many college presidents; the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds; the U.S. Army Golden Knights; the Navy; Coastguard; WACS; WAVES. N.C. National Guard; the VFW; the American Legion; and many other important people. BonDurant and Holley Speakers For Commencement Exercises Plans are being made for Commencement exercises to be held at Perquimans County High School Gymnasium Friday, June 11. at 8:00 p.m. The speakers for the occasion will be George BonDurant, President of Roanoke Bible College, and Floyd Holley, Dean of Students, at Elizabeth City State University. Bac calaureate and commencement Exercises are being combined this year into one exercise. Special music will be presented by the Glee Club under the direction of Miss Caroline Wright. There are 138 candidates in line for the presentation of diplomas. The valedictorian is Linda Harrell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Harrell. The ,U2hitatorian is Brent Murray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gregory Receives Degree In Science Education Thomas Earl Gregory of Hertford received the associate of science degree in education from Chowan College during graduation exercises May 16. PresidentBruceE.Whitaker conferred the degrees as the Baptist, two-year college closed its 123rd academic year. Mr. Gregory is a graduate of Perquimans County High School. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Noah P Gregory. Devotional Telecast BY Dr. Harold White The "Lift Up Mine Eyes" devotional telecast on WTAR, Channel 3 in Norfolk, Va., will be conducted on Monday, May 31, and Wednesday through Friday, June 2-4, by Dr. Harold White of Belvidere, N.C, chairman of the North Carolina Council of Churches Committee on Ministry with Migrants. The program will be broadcast at 6:50 a.m. each day and at Pa.m. each night. He will give his testimony of his own ex perience. Since hundreds of migrant farm workers will be moving into Northeastern North Carolina and the Eastern Shore of Virginia early in June, he will discuss how Christian com munities in this area can bring a spiritual and social ministry to the strangers in our midst. II The Edenton Jaycees took on this project as just a patriotic project for the citizens of this area, but it has grown into a $10,000 (HI project in the expense column. More than 1300 people will be participating in the parade on Saturday May 29. The parade will begin at 11 a m. Saturday. May 29 with overlix) units participating. Several bands. Military. Army. Navy. Marine, the school band etc. The Color Guard from all branches of the Military, Floats and Marching Units, plus the Boy and Girl Scouts will take part in the gigantic event. At 12:30 p.m. on Saturday the Carolina Para-Center from Roanoke Rapids will drop into the Edenton Bay. There will be plenty in the Edenton Memorial Day festivities to please the entire family. They invite you to at tend and enjoy yourself. Murray. Trophies will be presented to the valedictorian and salutatorian and a number of medals will be -awarded to other outstanding students. Member,,;:.; '.-,cry Iterd of Education. William E. Byruni. Principal of PUIS. C C. Walters. Superintendent of Perquimans County Schools, will be seated on the stage for the graduating exercises. Clifford Winslow, Chairman of the Board of Education, will present the diplomas Simpson Proclaims May 31st Senior Citizens Day Lester H. Simpson, Chairman of Perquimans County Board of Commissioners proclaimed Monday. Mav 31, 1971 as Perquimans County Senior Citizen Day. The theme for the month is "Toward A National Policy On Aging". This official action will personalize the contributions which senior citizens have made to the county, today by Mr. Simpson. He is urging the citizens, businesses and organizations to join in its observance. Many Hayes Promoted By Peoples B.B. Townsend. vice president and senior trust of ficer of the Peoples Bank and Trust Company, has announced the promotion of G. Lewis Hayes Jr , to assistant trust officer. He joined the trust staff in the home office in January of 1969 as new business representative. Hayes was graduated from the " University of North Carolina in the Class of '67 with an AB in Economics. He is married to the former Betsy J. Bone from his hometown of Roanoke Rapids. They are Presbyterians and live at 235 Martin Drive in Rocky Mount. At the present time, Hayes is active in the Chamber of Commerce serving on the membership and research committees. He is a member of the executive committee of the Tar River District BSA and chairman of the district ex ploring committee. He is a member of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. To Represent Greek Council Miss Bea Skipsey, a rising senior ai cion uuege, pieugcu Beta Omicron Beta Social Sorority during the Spring Semester. She .will serve as Representative to the Inter Greek Council of the College. Perquimans Board Of Education Being Sued By Sports Shop; : Froggy's Sport 'N' Hobby Shop, Inc. has instituted a lawsuit against the Perquimans County Board of Education, a coach and a principal for non payment of a debt. The suit has been filed in Pasquotank District Court. The complaint is based on the failure to pay a $2,542 debt and interest for the purchase of athletic equipment used at Local Student To Receive M-P De I I ..' James Richard Auman of. Raleigh. N.C. will receive the . degree of doctor of Medicine iM D.i from the University of North Carolina School of. Medicine at commencement, exercises on May 30, 1971. He is the son of Rev. and Mrs. James A. Auman of 2308 Airline Drive, Raleigh, N.C:. The Rev. Auman served . as pastor of the First Methodist Church an Hertford from 1955 through 1961. Dr. Auman has two children. He plans to do a residency in urology. Auman will serve a year of internship training at N.C. Memorial Hospital. Chapel Hill, N.C beginning July 1. He attended Perquimans High School and Garner High School and completed premedical studies at Duke; University. He is married to the former ' Judith Ann Stone daughter of. Mr and Mrs. Leonard Stone of Raleigh activities are in the makingfjj' the observance of this day. "" observance is in keeDine w Governor Scott's proclamation- as May. the Senior Citizens Month Memorial Day May Cost 26 Lives When passing, the law setting Memorial pay on the last Monday in May, it probably just an oversight that Congress didn't pass another one to prevent the 1,200 automobile accidents which the N.C. State Motor Club warns may cost 26 lives and injure 600 other persons on North Carolina's streets and highways during the long holiday weekend. The state will count its holiday toll from 6 p.m. Friday, May 28, through midnight Monday, May 31, for a 78-hour period. In a 54-hour period last year, the casualty count came to 19 killed in 14 fatal crashes and 513 injured in 861 accidents. Leading causes of accidents were speeding, driving left: of center, failure to yield right Of way, failure to see if movement could be made in safety, following too closely, and driving under the influence -Of alcohol. Noting that North Carolina's traffic deaths have been run-, ning as much as 53 ahead of last year, Thomas B. Watkins, president of the motor club and the National Automobile Association, said: "This Memorial Day weekend signals the opening of the summer vacation season and roads will be clogged with cars heading toward the beaches and mountains. Please stay alert and drive with extra cart , to avoid these extra traffic hazards and protect yourself and your loved ones!" . ' . Perquimans County Union School. The suit was filed April 9, by Dewey W. Wells, attorney for the sports shop. . . -; Joseph F. Dempsey, school principal and James Midgette, who was employed by the school as guidance counselor ; and directed its athletic program at the time the bills were incurred' are the principal and cfeca involved. CvV