1 ill 5 J n Michener's Africa James Michener, the novelist, recently returned from a month in South Africa and-like most brief visitors to for eign lands-thereafter had some advice for Americans on the question of our relations with that nation. - Though as a general rule it's well not to take foreign policy advice from one-month or one-week experts, who are making money in the writing process, and to rely on Ameri can government personnel on the scene twelve months a year, Michener's recommendations warrant attention be cause they are not.the usual extreme, or emotional, reaction. He points out, for example, that there are five different racial blocs in South Africa, that a great majority in each opposes revolution or bloodshed. He makes a distinction between what he calls grand apartheid, which he calls a principle advocated by many sensible people throughout the world, and petty apartheid. Grand apartheid (segregation) is what the French in Canada seek, what Greeks and Turks on Cyprus favor, what is practiced in Belgium (with Flemish and French) and in Ireland. Its critics say it never works. South Africans say the alternatives currently open have even less chance to work. At the least, the grand apartheid effort is debatable. But the petty apartheid of South Africa-which is the body of laws regulating the lives of South Africans-is, to Michener, indefensible, unworkable and a terrible discrim ination against the bantu (blacks), Indians and coloreds (mixed). These laws regulate such things as whom one may invite to one's home, how they can drink liquor, or cannot, together, play tennis together, where blacks can live, how often their wives can visit them if they work in distant cities, where they can travel, etc. Obviously, beyond any argument, these limitations on humans' lives and freedoms arc deplorable. All Americans should do what they can to help bring about change. Hut what can be done? Michener does not believe force, violence or bloodshed can achieve anything in this century. He believes, however, that more Americans should visit South Africa, seek to in fluence the Dutch Reformed Church (which backs much re action), seek to influence South Africans through sports ostracism, etc. In short, Michener believes increased con tacts, better understanding, moral pressure and persuasion, not force, is the only way to help the discriminated-against in South Africa today. Mrs. Winslow Elected Officer Of DKG The Pi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma was held recently at the Circle in Elizabeth City. Presiding was Mrs. Milah Meekins of Manteo. The devotional was given by Mrs. Gladys White. Mrs. Mary Alexander of ' Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk was welcomed as a transfer from Alpha Pi Chapter, New York. The following were elected as officers for 1972-74: President Miss Emily Jackson. First Vice President Mrs. Mavis H. Hendrix. Second Vice President Mrs. Ruth Winslow. Recording Secretary Mrs. Mary Meekins. Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Audrey Austin. At the conclusion of a lun cheon, a program "Continuing Responsibilities of Women" was presented by Mrs. Mary Burgess, chairman, Miss Emily Jackson, Mrs. Irene Southerland, and Miss Thelma Elliott. Mrs. Elbert Prescott was welcomed as a guest. Meeting was reported by Mrs. C.C. Bell. Bridge Club Mrs. C.A. Davenport was hostess to her bridge club Thursday afternoon at her home on Front Street. Those playing were Mrs. T.W. Wilson, Mrs. H.A. Whitley, Mrs. S.P. Jessup, Mrs. J.R. Futrell, Mrs. J.H. Newbold, Mrs. C.R. Holmes; Mrs. S.M. Whedbee, and Mrs. W.C. Dozier. Mrs. Jessup was high score winner. A sweet course was served. Powell And Simpson File For Re-Election Julian Powell has filed for re election to the office of Register of Deeds in Perquimans County., Lester Simpson has filed for re election as a Commissioner for District 1. Simpson is chairman Baseball Season Opens Mar. 24th The 1972 baseball season opens on March 24th with Perquimans High School's team playing Plymouth, according to a revised schedule announced this week by the school. First home game will be played with Gates, April 11th. Schedule for the rest of the baseball season is as follows: Mar. 24. Plymouth, 3:30, Away. Mar. 28, Edenton, 3:30 Away. Mar. 31, Open. April 7, Williamston, 3:30, Away. April 11, Gates, 3:30, Home. April 14, Weldon, 3:30, Away. April 18. Edenton, 3:30, Home. April 21. Williamston, 3:30, Home. April 25. Northampton. 3:30, Away. April 28, Scotland Neck, 3:30, Home. May 2, Gates. 3:30, Away. May 5. Plymouth, 3:30, Home. May 9, Murfreesboro, 3:30, Away. May 12, Northwest, 3:30, Home. of the Perquimans County Board of County Com missioners. They are the first candidates to file for offices in the May 6 Primary Election. W.T. (Buddy) Tilley. Perquimans Board of Elections chairman announced today the deadline for candidates to file for office in the May 6 Primary Election is Monday, February 21st, at 12 o'clock noon. Offices to be voted on are: Register of Deeds, three County Commissioners, three members Board of Education, and County Coroner. ' It begins to look as if fashions an gradually get ting back to normal. Men and women's clothes are tending more to the classic and neat rather than shock ing and far out. The Perquimans Weekly, Hertford, N. C Thursday, February 17, 1972-Page 9 Back In The "Good Old Days " Before Electricity Electrical service has become so commonplace that most of us take it completely for' granted. Some of us even say we have too much of it; that its not in the best interest of the nation and individual communities to continue to provide unlimited amounts of electrical service. Most of this talk is by people who have forgotten-or never knew-life before plentiful supplies of electricity and all of the services, appliances, and conveniences that it powers. Examples of the way elec tricity performs vital services in our socity are numerous: lighting. heating. tran sportation, communication, medical technology, etc. Perhaps the most basic and important service that elec tricity performs is in the processing, distribution and preservation of food. Americans enjoy the world's best and most varied diet. This is made possible by an intricate, largely electric powered net work of food processing, transportation. and refrigerated preservation. The network is the product of recent decades: the years that saw the growth of the electrical industry Bridge Club Meets Mrs. Charles Whedbee was hostess to her bridge club Tuesday night at her home on Church Street. Players were Mrs. Jack Brinn, Mrs. S.M. Whedbee, Mrs. Montfort Haslam, Mrs. C.E. Johnson, Mrs. J.R. Futrell, Mrs. W.G. Wright, Miss Thelma Elliott, and the hostess. Mrs. Futrell won the high score prize. A sweet course was served. First Child Electronics Technician Third Class and Mrs. George E. Crain, Jr., announce the birth of their first child, a . daughter, Stacy Lynn, born Tuesday February 1st, 1972, in Coos Bay, Oregon. Mrs. Crain is the former Phyllis Williams daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Williams of Belvidere. Mrs. Crain is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Crain, Sr. of Elizabeth City, N.C. Science Education Dept. Sponsors NSF Summer Workshop Sixty elementary teachers and supervisors will be selected to participate in a special graduate study program at East Carolina University this summer. The program, sponsored by the ECU Department of Science Education is funded by a grant of $43,942 from the National Science Foundation. It is part of the NSF's cooperative college school science program. The purpose of the program is to prepare teachers to use the new Science Curriculum Im provement Study in the classroom. Each teacher participating will attend a three-week session at ECU. No tuition or fees will be charged, and participants will receive stipends of $225 plus $45 for each dependent. Dr. Floyd Mattheis, chairman of the science education department at ECU, said teachers participating can earn four hours graduate credit. Further information and application forms are available from Dr. Mattheis at the ECU Department of Science Education, Box 2792, Greenville. Forgotten People ? Only until they're needed, then you remem ber them in a hurry! We're talking about the volunteers who man rescue and fire equipment in the Albe marle - the "taken-for-granted" groups. What they give is vital to all of us. What we give in return is far from adequate for their contin ued growth and needs. Lip service doesn't buy training or equip ment. Take a serious look at the financial po sitions of these protective services -- then, get out and do something to help balance the ledgerl The Norfolk & Carolina Telephone & Telegraph Co. Our Washington's Birthday Sale will be held Monday and Tuesday Feb. 21st and Feb. 22nd. ' Woodland Dress Shoppe THE FASHION CENTER" HERTFORD, N.C PHONE 426-5620 MEN'S COTTON CUSHIONED SOCKS 31.17 Sold In 1 Pr. k. Cotton cushioned for sports. Elastic top fits snugly. Sizes: 10 to 13. MEN'S ACRYLIC NYLON CREWS 54 One size fits 10-13. Soft, Absorbent; top colors. BOYS' STRETCH NYLON CREWS 31.11 SM in Pr. Pkf. Action-ready stretch nylon. Racer-striped tops. Sizes: 6 to 11. SALISBURY STEAK DINNER 1.46 6 oz. Salisbury steak Mashed potatoes, brown gravy Buttered vegetable Roll and butter Choice of jello, pudding or ice cream Beverage and the extension of electrical service to practically every home. Today, over 60 million American families have a refrigerator; a seldom thought of fixture in the kitchen. It is not just a convenience. The refrigerator has probably contributed more to improved public health than any other device. Frederick Louis Allen offers a glimpse of what the American diet was before refrigeration in his book. "The Big Change, 1900-1950. "In most parts of the United States, people were virtually without fresh fruit and green vegetables from late autumn to late spring. During this time they consumed quantites of starches-which few would venture to absorb today. The result was that innumerable Americans were in sluggish health during the months of late winter and early spring when their diet was short of vitamins." The fact is. electricity is not a luxury, but is essential to life and health as we know and enjoy it. This is National Electrical Week, February 6-12, a good time to reflect on the personal stake that everyone has in electricity and the continued good performance of the electrical industry. As the Week proclaims, "Electricity is for People" - the ! people of today and the people j of the future. ' ,i BIBLE VERSE "After this manner there fore pray ye . . . " 1. What follows these words? 2. Where are they recorded? 3. In what other book do we I find them in part? 4. Of what discourse are they a part? Answers to Bible Verse 1. The Lord's Prayer. 2. Matthew 6:9-13. 3. Luke 11:2-4. 4. TheSermon on the Mount. The trouble with life to day is that there' re too many people who recommend them selves too highly. J m 1 EXTRA VALUES! SHEER NYLON PANTYHOSE SALE 64 LO A. EXTRA WIDTH PANTYHOSE Designed especially for the fuller figure of the mature woman! Extra thigh width, more stretch and length. 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