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Standard Printing Co THEPE1R0U Voiunm XXVI l-Nn 44 Hertford, Perquimans County, North Carolina, November 18, 1971 10 Cents Per CopY IAISwEE 1916 Hand Drawn Horse Cart Wins 3rd Place In Parade m wmm wmf I .,Ui I..H..I VT 2f , f . oni j . J "V Srt J a, . The Hertford Fire Department par ticipated in the Norfolk Fire Division Centennial parade in Norfolk Saturday, November 13. The parade, one of the largest ever held in Norfolk, with 131 units entered in addition to the 100 year celebration of the Norfolk Fire Division it was In conjunction with downtown merchants Christmas Balloon Parade and the opening of Scope. The local department entered their 31 year old 40 model Pumper and the Tribute Is Paid William Arvin Hudson WILLIAM ARVIN HUDSON. an outstanding community (. leader in greater Brunswick has J been selected to appear in the YOUNG MEN Or AMERICA due to his many ac complishments in the county in recent years. Bill, a trooper with the Virginia State Police for eight years, has been a resident of Brunswick County since 1967.. He is married to the former Beverly Kaye Rose, of St. Louis, Missouri, and Hertford, North 'Carolina. They have two daughters, Leslie Carol, age 10, and Beverly Michelle, age 3. They reside at Rolllngwood Estates in a lovely Dutch colonial home which was designed and built by ' Bill. " Bill has been active in com munity development and was lust recently voted the OUT STANDING YOUNG LAW NRA Supports Senate Action . Passage by the U.S. Senate of a bill imposing a heavy criminal penalty on persons shooting wildlife from an aircraft drew full support from the one million member National Rifle , Association of America. Major General Maxwell E. Rich, Executive Vice President of the nation's largest sport smen's association noted, "Friday's Senate action in approving the House-passed bill is another step toward sensibly conserving our wildlife resources.". " General Rich pointed out that the Senate version which prescribes a maximum penalty of one year in prison and a $5,000 fine for using an airplane to hunt or harass "any . bird, fish or 'other animal", varies slightly from the original proposal in troduced by Pennsylvania .Representative John Savior and passed by the House of Representatives last May. The differences will be resolved by a joint Senate-House committee before the bill ia sent to the White House for President Nixon's "This action by the Congress of the United : States," the General added, "follows the sense of - NRA's Board of Dirert-'s 1870 Resolution tynt : 2 t.e improper use of . inoL. i i's, water and land v hie' 1 in the taking or ; a wdlife or shooting I wll s from such con veyances and urging passage of - ' illation prohibiting such : ... M," recently restored 1918 hand drawn hose cart for' which they were awarded 3rd place trophy, After the parade all firemen were in vited to No. 1 Station for delicious meal and presentation of trophies. Firemen attending were Chief F B. Nixon. Capt. W. A. White. Lt. Buddy, Noah Gregory, Bill Fowler, John Danchise, Billy Griffin and retired member H.C. Sullivan. ENFORCEMENT OFFICER of Brunswick county. He is past president of the Lawrenceville Jaycees, member of the Board of Directors of the Lawren ceville' Methodist Church, Past vice-president of Elm Acres Inc., State Jaycee Chairman, Regional Jaycee Chairman, Vice-president of Brunswick Country Club, reciepant of Outstanding Leadership and Inspiration Award from the Lawrenceville Jaycees, Member of the Board of Brunswick Country Club, Outstanding President of the Jaycees Region VI, and now involved with the South Hill Memorial Hospital in a fund drive for a new Cardiac Care Clinic. Bill lived in Perquimans County for many years and graduated from school here in 1958. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Hudson, Sunset Drive, Hertford, N.C, and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Hudson, also of Hertford. He has one sister, Sandra, married to Dr. W.P. Nixon, III. of Charlotte, North Carolina, and one brother, R. A. Hudson, married to the former Sandra Smith of Winf all, North Carolina. Mrs. Hudson is the daughter of Leland E. Rose of Brunswick, Georgia and the late Lora Rose. COA Offers Non Credit Course In Macrame College of The Albemarle, through its Adult Education Division, will offer a non-credit course in Macrame. Macrame', the art of tying knots, Is being revived. Adults, craftsmen, and artists are discoverins the lov of creating texture, shapes, and patterns which can be achieved by making two simple knots in various combinations. The class will meet on Monday and Wednesday nights from 7 to 10 p.m., beginning November 17, at the Arts & Crafts Center, on Norm Road Street. Mrs. Emily Harrell is the instructor for this 27 hour course. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. A registration fee of 12.00 will be charged. Rescue Squad To Meet The Peraulmana County Rescue Squad will meet Mon day, Nov. 22 at a p.m., capt. Lavden stated that a film would be shown at this meeting and urged that all members of the Squad try to attend. Concord Safest City For 1970 Concord was the safest city for motorists and pedestrians last year, the N.C. State Motor Club said today. The club's annual traffic safely ratings for 1970 show five of the slate's 39 clues over lo.oou population with no traffic deaths, but too Place went to Concord because it had the largest motor-vehicle registration of 22,560, barely lopping Shelby's 22,018. The rankings are based on the registration death rate, the number of traffic deaths per 10,000 registration. Others with no fatalities were Asheboro, Albemarle and Roanoke Rapids. Also making the lop ten were: Lenoir, with a registration death rate of 0.5; Greenville, 0.5; Thomasvllle, Monroe and New Bern, all 0.6. The motor club also named Concord the "safest city in the stale" in 1964. Others were Shelby, 1962; Thomasvllle, 1963; Kinston, 1965; Jacksonville, 1966: Wilson, 1967; Kinston, 1968; and Shelby, 1969. Al (he bottom of the rankings for the second straight year was Rocky Mount, witn a registration death rate of 5.1, computed on 14 traffic deaths and a registration ot 27,277. Rocky Mount also had the highest population death rate of 40.8, based on traffic deaths per 100,000 population. 17 Arrests Made During Month The following monthly report for October was given by Chief Ben L. Gibbs at the regular meeting of the Town council. ARRESTS MADE: UrunK on the Street 4; Disorderly Conduct It Sneederi 4: Assaults 4: Operating Intoxicated 1; Miscellaneous Tramc Arrests z; Miscellaneous Arrests 1. AC TIVITIES: Calls Answered and Investigated 109; Accidents Investigated 3; Funerals Worked 8; Courtesies Extended 114; Doors Found Unlocked 2; Radio Calls 225; Citations Issued for Improper Parking 3; Lights Reported Out 4. Rook Club Meets Mrs. J.E. Morris was hostess' to her bridge club Wednesday afternoon at her home on Front Street. Those playing were C.T. Skinner, Mrs. G.R, Tucker, Mrs. J.H. Towe. Mrs. C.E. Cannon, Mrs. D.F. Reed, Mrs. A.T. Lane. Mrs. Julian White, and Miss Mnrv Stunner. Mrs. Reed won the high score wise. A sweet course was served. Operation Sdtita Clause h FuU Svvinfe In Area OPERATION SANTA CLAUS is in full swing in Perquimans County and the Albemarle Area. It is conducted under the auspices of the Albemarle Funeral Services Held For WA. "Pete" Jackson William Alden "Pete" Jackson, 61, of Route 3, Hert ford, died Tuesday at 3:45 p.m. in his home. A native of Perquimans County, he was a son of the late John T. and Mrs. Callie Russell Jackson. He was a member of the Berea Church of Christ. Before his retirement, he worked as a machinist with the Elizabeth City Shipyard. Prior to that, he worked with the NorfolkSouthern Railroad. Surviving is a brother, Thomas U. Jackson of Raleigh. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2:00 in the Chapel of the Swindell Funeral Home by the Rev. Keith Stiltner, pastor of the Berea Church of Christ, and the Rev. Thomas Biggs, a for mer pastor, "Abide With Me" was sung by the Rev. Thomas Biggs. He was accompanied by Mrs. Reston Morgan, organist. The casket pall was made of red carnations, white chrysanthemuns and fern. Pallbearers were James E. Jackson, Richard Jackson, Linton Jackson, Carlton Jackson, Thomas Jackson and Talbert Jackson. Burial was in the Family Cemetery. To Meet Monday The Board of Directors of the Perquimans County Chamber of Commerce will have their regular monthly meeting on Monday, November 22 at the Municipal Building. All members are urged to attend. The meeting is im portant for members of the present board and for new board members. Sam D. Bundy Speaks At Conservation Rally &JjX J As the Sixteenth Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Area of North Carolina Association of Soil and Water Districts convened in Windsor, Tuesday, November 9th, Lloyd C. Bunch of Edenton was re elected Chairman of Area 5 which is composed of 19 nor theastern counties. Mr. Bunch is shown to the left of State Representative Sam D. Bundy, who called for a new awareness as to the value of conservation. Speaking on the topic. "Conservation-The Hope Of Our Nation", Representative Bundy said the citizens of the nation must know the direction in which they are going. His humorous address was both entertaining and challenging, pointing out also that con servation is not something far away but something right where you are. "Conservation is really hope for a better life", he con cluded. Mayor and Mrs. Lewis T. Rascoe, Jr. are shown to the left of Mr. Bunch. He extended warm words of welcome to around 600 supervisors, their wives, and special guests. Perquimans supervisors and guests numbered 30. W.O. Lambeth was honored by the district supervisors with a I Mental Health Center to provide Rifts for patients at Cherry Hospital in Goldsboro and Caswell Training Center in Kinston. who. unless the gifts are provided by people from this area, will probably not receive any Christmas gifts. 1 Mrs. Keith Haskett, co- chairman with Mrs. Marion Swindell in Perquimans County, asks the support of individuals and groups to provide suitable gifts for patients from this geographical area. "The only Christmas gifts many of these people will receive will be through this project." said Mrs. Haskett. There are 89 patients from this area at Cherry Hospital, 15 of whom are from Perquimans County, and 87 residents at Caswell Training Center, 10 of whom are from this county. Suggested gifts for men in clude jackets, sweaters, slacks, underwear, and other clothing, along with toilet articles, cigarettes, chewing tobacco. stationary and reading, material. Female gifts could include all types of suitable apparel, cosmetics, toilet articles. jewelry, cigarettes, snuff, scuffs and stationary. Larger items to be donated to a ward would include percolators, coffee mugs, radios, ice cream freezers, flower arrangements, sewing machines, hair dryers and pictures. There is a wide range of toys for boys and girls which would be suitable. These gifts will be screened so no one will get an item which would harm him or others. It is stressed that these gifts for Christmas be new and un wrapped. But if there are those who would like to donate used clothing, etc, for use year round, these will be accepted, too. Mrs. "Haskett asks that, "When you do your own Christmas shopping, won't you also shop for someone at Cherry Hospital and the Caswell Training Center?" special award and a gold watch. Mr. Lambeth retired in May as Area 5 SCS Conservationist. In acknowledging the gifts, he said he was proud to have been associated with Area 5 for 9 years, "the best people in the the world"! Also, Hassell Thigpin of Edgecombe County was recognized as Conservation Farmer of the Year and WITN TV in Greenville was given a special award for program ming. In addition to Bunch, Area officers nominated for another term as reported by Carroll R. Williams of Perquimans, were: Arch J. Flanagan of Pitt County, vice-chairman; and A.B. Etheridge of Pasquotank treasurer. Election of area officers will take place at the annual state rally in Charlotte, N.C, January 17-19. Jesse L. Hicks of Raleigh, State Conservationist, SCS, described supervisors as "original environmentalist" while the country has suddenly become filled with "instant environmentalists". He challenged the supervisors to take the vast experience they have and get more people involved. i JzZZL- of Hobbsville, died Thursday morning in Albemarle Hospital after a long illness. A native of Gates County, she was a daughter of Willis W. and - Mrs. Kate Rea Savage and the widow of George W. Riddick. She was a member of Hobb sville Baptist Church. Surviving are two stepsons. Fletcher Riddick of Hobbsville and Howard Riddick of Rich mond. Va.: two stepdaughters. Mrs. Marie Luke of Suffolk. Va.. and Mrs. Hilda Perkins of Norfolk: and two sisters. Mrs. Cora Hancock of Girdle Tree, Md.. and Mrs. Hannah Jolliff of Belvidere. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Hobbsville Baptist Church by the Rev. Thomas A. Clark. Jr. Burial was in Parker's Church Cemetery. Funeral Services Held Saturday For C.W. Haskett, Sr. Charles Warren Haskett, Sr., 69. of Elizabeth City, a building contractor, died Thursday at 12:30 p.m. in Albemarle Hospital after a short illness. A native of Perquimans County, he was the husband of the late Mrs. Louise Harris Haskett and a son of William A. and Mrs. Nannie Howell Haskett. Surviving are two sons, Charles W. Haskett, Jr. and George Haskett of Elizabeth City; a sister. Mrs. Maude Corprew of Bethel and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Twiford Memorial Chapel in Elizabeth City by the Rev. Maynard Mangum of First Baptist Church. Burial was in Hollywood Cemetery. Graveside Services .... .. i Held For Mrs. Nancy P. Payne Mrs. Nancy Pilchard Payne, 86, of 223 W. Market Street, died Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in the Albemarle Hospital following a long illness. A native of Pocomoke City, Maryland, she was a daughter of the late Mitchell J. and Mrs. Enna Gertrude Jones Pilchard. She was a member of the Hertford Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Elmo Emmett Payne; a son, Richard S. Payne of Charlotte ; a sister, Mrs. Stanley E. Lank ford, Sr. of Pocomoke City, Maryland; a brother, J. Bryant Pilchard of Hum melstown, Pa.; and five grandchildren. Graveside services were held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in Cedarwood Cemetery by the Rev. Norman Harris. The casket pall was made of yellow and bronze chrysan themums and pom poms and fern. Pallbearers were Edison Harris, Julian White, Leo Ambrose, Willie Ainsley, Robert L. Hollowell and Henry Stokes, Jr. Swindell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Bids Received On Road Work Bids totaling $16,877,964.75 were received today by the State Highway Commission at its regular monthly letting. There were 21 road projects in 23 counties involving more than 122 miles of road improvements. All apparent low bids will be reviewed by the State Highway Commission when it meets in High Point, on November 4 at 10:00 a.m. A list of projects and apparent low bids for this area is as follows: CHOWAN-WASHINGTON-CAMDEN -CURRITUCK-PERQUIMANS COUNTIES 22.7 miles of sand asphalt base, bituminous concrete surface for resurfacing 4 sections of Primary Roads. $402,207.75 Dickerson, Inc. Monroe, NC Final completion date: July 1, 1972 , , Klaudt Indian Family To Appear In tnton 1 NTVvi ( ft ' ' -1 1 i...... The Klaudt Indian family. Arickara Gospel singers from the "Dakota Badlands." will appear in person on Saturday, Nov. 20 at the John A. Holmes High School auditorium in Edenton. The Indians are comprised of one family of "Dad and Mom" and four sons. Vernon, Raymond, Melvin and Kenneth and pianist. Tommy Watwood. They perform as a male quartet of brothers in a close family harmony backed by a wide variety of instruments including piano, trombone, alto and baritone saxaphone and bass violin. The peak of the program is Mom Klaudt's singing, backed vocally by her four sons. The unique feature of the concert is the appearance of the Indian family on stage in colorful, authentic Indian costumes made by Jhe members Christmas Parade Is Planned For Dec. 3 Christmas parade time is just around the corner - Dec. 3 to be exact. And, although this is a hackneyed phrase it certainly looks like a truism this is giong to be the biggest and best yet. Indications at this point are for some excellent participation. The I'eniuim.'ins County High School senior cheerleaders and the school's jayvee cheerleaders will each be represented. Floats? An excellent number scheduled so far. The school's Health Careers Club, the Inter-County Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, the Business-Professional Womens Club and the Hertford Fire Department. So far two fine bands have made arrangements to join us -Northeastern High School of Elizabeth City and the John A, Perquimans Cancer Society Meeting Set For Nov. 29 The Perquimans County Chapter of the American Cancer Society will meet on Monday, November 29th in the R.E.A. meeting room at 8:00 p.m. Cards will be mailed next week. This meeting will celebrate the conclusion of our local Cancer Crusade which began October 1st. and ends November 29th. The Cancer Society would like to thank each person and business establishment for their support. Contributions will be used for both local needs and National research. The number of persons helped locally depends on how successfully the crusade goal is met . We hope that anyone not reached will make an effort to support the Cancer Society by contacting Miss Mary Helene Newby or Mrs. Warner Madre. Crusade workers are invited to attend the meeting on the 29th. so that they can be presented a certificate of ap preciation. Another source of support to this program is through the Memorial Fund with Mrs. Charles Payne, chairman. of the family. This is a sight that children will not forget. Gospel music for the Indian family began when tthey were won to the "White Man's God" through the missionary effort of Dr. Hall on the Fort Berthold Reservation. Their music is not entertainment alone, but sincere singing in a simple, professional style humbled by a real call ot God. It is a labor of love based upon devotion to Christ by an entire family. Tickets are on sale for $1.0u for adults and 50 cents for children at both Edenton drug stores and from any Tri-Hi-Y member. Orders may be called in at 482-2357. Proceeds from the concert will be used for Caswell Training School in Kinston, N.C. Needed clothing will be made or purchased by the club and delivered before Christmas. Holmes High School of Edenton. And, Perquimans County's famed marching unit will be on hand. The Cub Scouts will be marching, there will be clowns, surprises - Santa Claus of course and , in the next couple of weeks, the Chamber of Commerce, which sponsors 'the parade, will be looking lor more par ticipation from more organizations. ' We're particularly interested in church participation Christmas parades are sometimes criticized - although this problem has not been prevalent in Hertford - for not i keeping Christ as a theme. Let's ! rnmhat thaf rrif inie, ii'ith Viol,. from area churches. American Cancer Society Meets American Cancer Society, North Carolina Division, Holds Annual Meeting in Raleigh, North Carolina, November 13 and 14 John T. Biggers, member of the State Board of Directors of the Cancer Society representing Perquimans County and the Mbemarle Area, attended the Annual Meeting in Raleigh. Mr. Lex Ray, President of the North Carolina Division, stated in his message, "The American Cancer Society, North Carolina Division, Inc., is a chartered Division of the National American Cancer Society, Inc., and is incorporated as a non profit organization. It is com prised of 97 units and 50 bran ches covering the entire state with its programs of education and service. After reviewing the accomplishments of the more than 80,000 volunteers and noting this record year in the Educational Funds Crusade, I commend each chairman and worker in our great conquest of this disease." Senator Everett Jordan ad dressed the meeting Saturday evening. He outlined the Bill now before Congress asking for $400,000,000 for cancer research. He is optimistic that the Bill will be passed by Congress and signed by the President before the end of 1971.