North Carolina Newspapers

It " L'JJ 137 ILLS KSNTUCW 40200 v FT l WEEKLY Volume 30 No. 25 Hertford, Perquimans County, North Carolina, Thursday, June 20, 1974 10 CENTS v " JIM m "o it , ENTERED Stockton, in Perquimans County, in the New Hope Township has been entered in the National Register of Historic Places. The news came this week iean Winners The three Ruritan Clubs of Perquimans County - Park ville, Durants Neck ' and Bethel met recently at Angler's Cove for a steak dinner and awards night program. .Club members were in competition for this Soybean " award which wis presented, to the winners.', by Billy x Gr if f i n', a ssocia te ' agricultural agent of . Perquimans County, who was in charge of the program. t The speaker for the oc casion was Jim Wilder, executive secretary, Soybean Producers Association. The award was presented to Marshall Caddy, Top Producer of the three clubs with a yield of 55.84 bushels. Members participating were required to follow 1973 State Soybean Contest rules and regulations. ! , K Durants Neck received the club award with a yield of 48.23 bushels. Trophies were compliments of Perquimans County Farm Bureau. ; Premium Increase ooyn The premium for the 1 supplementary medical insurance part of Medicare 2 will be $6.70 a month . beginning next July 1, a $.40 'v per month increase over the $. ,'' current level. , . 1 . The supplementary v x medical insurance program : complements ; the basic hospital insurance part of J . ' Medicare by helping to pay v .; physicians' bills and a wide variety of other medical expenses jn and nut of the hospital.. The costs are shared by the participants . and the Fede, .1 Govern- ; "tnent.1- . . The;; Medicare law requires an annual review of the cost, of the supr plementary medical in - surance program and that . the Secretary set a premium rate at a point estimated to le sufficient, together with the Federal contribution, to cover all expenditures that will be incurred during the following premium period. j ' Most of the anticipated . ' increase in the cost of the V program is attributable to continued increase in the use. of physicians' services, the trend toward more expensive services, and an increase in the cost and. use of hospital outpatient ser-. 5' i - PRESIDENTS Pictured above left to right are the winners and presidents of the three Ruritan Clubs of the County. Bethel Club, Donald Madre; Durans Neck Club, "Pete" Hunter, Albert Eure and Marshall Caddy, Parkville Club, Billy Griffin. s A V CADDY WINS Billy Griffin presents Marshall Caddy, 1973 Ruritan Club Individual Champion Soybean trophy. ARPDG Meeting Tonight AtO.B. Edwin Deckard, director of the newly established State ' Office of Intergovernmental Rela tions, will . be keynote speaker at ,the third annual banquet of - Albemarle' Regional : Planning & Development Commission. Wesley 4 B. Cullipher. ARPDC executive director, has announced that the meeting will be held at the Carolinian Mlotel in Nags Head on tonight. The banquet at 7 o'clock will be, preceded by a social hour at o'clock. ' r At the same time, Jeffrey Dick, president of ' the Albemarle Area , Develop ment Association, an nounced that the organization, would- iorefio its regular June meeting in order lo join in the ARPDC. J' i- A ""Jw. itl.i 1 1 1, . ' vli...l'"' ' J" KlLy.MLU.nikr) .uiminvrjAutyv. .JI..,lijr.iJ!i M.i ,1,1 XV. ..lA.ilXjM.J.i..,., WW-t-!V.-W.-tm from Con. Walter B. Jones. Ronald H. Walker director of the National Park Service made the announcement on ' behalf of the United States Department of the Interior. W,B. Gardner, Edenton town administrator, has been re-elected chairman; Walter Harlow of the Bank of North Carolina, N.A., at Ilobbsville, is the newly elected vice chaiman; and N . J . George of Edenton, was re-elected secretary tre-0 asurer Deckard was recruited to. the new State Department of Administration job by Gov. James llolshouscr from the ( it I ice of Management and Budget in Washington. D.C.. where he was a regional representative. He had served in various positions in ()MB since 1963. Deckard is a native of ' Indiana - and ,: received degrees Irom Indiana University. and . 1 the Citivi-isiJy: ol Cinciniii'V EURE WINS Billy Griffin presents 1973 Club Champion Soybean Trophy to Albert Eure for Durants Neck Ruritan Club. Named Coach ' Veteran high school coach John Morris has been named head lootball coach at Andrews High school. He is the son of Mrs. J.E. Morris and the late Mr. Morris 'of 317 North Front St.Hertford. Morris comes to. High Point from Reidsville 'High where he has coached the last seven years. Morris has coached high school sports for 1(! years. His first year was at Edenton and I he next eight; were at Roxboro liefore going lo Reidsville. . Morris ; is a 1 native of I lertford and was graduated from Duke University. He later received his Master Degree from the University of North Carolina. ; He ; is married to the former Ann Mavo of Plymouth and they f ree i There will be a free boating inspection on Sunday June 23 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Hertford Mu nicipal. Building. This will be done as a courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard Flotilla 16 1 of Elizabeth City spon sored by the Perquimans County Jaycees. Below are a list of stan dards which will be followed to receive a courtesy sticker! PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES There must be at least as many approved personal flotation devices, of the type required for the class of boat, as there are berths. A boat with less than two bunks must have at least two approved personal flotation devices aboard. Personal flotation devices must be readily accessible. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS All motorboats under 26 feet, whether or not they are equipped with a fixed fire extinguishing system, must carry one hand por table fire extinguisher of approved type. NAVIGATION LIGHTS must be of a configuration specified for the class of boat and must be operative and fully visible through the required arc. DISTRESS FLARE All motorboats must carry a distress flare for emergency signaling. GALLEY STOVE-If carried, the galley stove must be securely mounted so that it cannot shift position. Stoves must be in stalled so that no flammable materials in the vicinity can be ignited. Any of the common types of fuel may be used except gasoline. PERMANENTLY IN STALLED 'FUELTATCKS must be securely mounted so that they cannot shift position. FUEL TANK VENT A vent terminating outboard WHISTLE OR SOUND of the hull and com partments must lead to each permanently installed fuel tank. FUEL TANK FILL PIPE Fill pipes leading to permanently installed fuel tanks must fit into a filling ft ' jk kJ 4 Am have twin daughters 12 years of age. Morris is coaching in the annual North-South game at Greenville in late July and says he will begin house hunting in High Point now because he wants to get moved here before he leaves for the North-South en counter July 14. CONFKKKM K J. I). Sary. Hertford representative lor Pilot Life I asura nee Company's Home Service Division, qualified for the company's 1974 Sales ('inference held recently at Walt Disney World in Florida. Qualification lor the vonforoncc was based on sales and service during a 14 nionih period. JDoat plate located on deck in such a manner that fuel spills easily drain overboard. PORTABLE FUEL TANKS AND SPARE FUEL CONTAINERS Tankers and containers which ex ceed 7 gallons are not classed as portable tanks, and must meet all requirements for per manently installed tanks. Tanks and spare fuel con tainers of less than 7 gallons must be tight and suf ficiently sturdy to withstand ordinary usage. Glass or other breakable materials may not be used for portable fuel tanks or containers. CARBURETOR DRIP PAN A drip pan must be installed under all side draft or up draft carburetors not provided with an effective pump. I : , j I" , -s, ; : j r"""! I 1! V J nl ''j (' t,;.;: ""; I V 1 r Tt t ; I i ' , -"-5, ' -: i'pi 1 JtH . ' :- fib,, I )MiWiMWimifrlS-.v l i u. ; - 4 ' . 1 ( , " k ". 111 l.n Hit ilA RFCEIVES BRONZE STAR The highlight of Perquimans County's seventh annual flag day was the presentation of the bronze star. Shown above, U.S. Army Lt. James T. Palmer presents the medal to Ms. Brenda Munden Stallings who accepted the award for her father, Simon F. "Hobie" Stallings. Stallings who died in battle during WW II received the bronze star posthumously for bravery. (Staff Photo by Kathy M. Newbern) l V i;f;i: !, !l . - fir. ' '' ? COUNCIL OFFICERS Officers of the Northeastern Arts Council shown here with representatives of Perquimans Arts Council: (I to r) Mrs. Edith Soiling (Secretary). Mrs. Brenda Hollowell of Hertford. Mr. Jim Hall (SDPI). Mrs. Darla Matthew's' of Hertford, Mrs. Katie Whitley (Chairman), and Mrs. Madge Hunter 1 Vice-Chairman 1 (Photo courtesy of Darla Matthews). ArtsCouncilFormed In Gatesville, Monday nighl representatives ol live county arts councils met to lorm the Northeastern Arts Council. The Council is a lederalion formed by representatives of six in dividual county arts councils in this area. These six counties are Bertie, Chowan. Gates. Hertlord, Martin, and Perquimans. Mrs. Brenda Hollowell. President ol the local county arts council here, and Mrs. I) a r I a Matthews represented Perquimans County at the meeting on Monday night. ' . inspection BACKFIRE FLAME CONTROL-AH inboard motorboats, regardless of date of construction or engine installation, must meet current Federal requirements for backfire flame control. PRODUCING DEVICE-A11 Class A boats must carry a whistle or sound-producing device capable of producing a blast of 2 seconds or more duration and audible at least 'a mile. ' ELECTRICAL INSTAL LATION Wiring must be in good condition and properly installed. There VENTILATION All motorboats regardless of class or date of construction must meet the current Federal requirements for ventilation. Mrs. Katie Whitley of Williamston was elected Chairman ol the Nor theastern Arts Council. Mi's. Madge Hunter ol U niton was chosen as A ice 4 Chairman and Mrs. Edith Selling ol Gates was elected Secretary. Mr. Jim Hall ot the Cultural Arts Division ol vhc Slate Department ol - Public. Instruction spoke bricllv 10 the group about the prospects lor the luture ol the arts in IWMi Carolina with emphasis on the school sti'ms should be no open knife switchers located in the bilge. ANCHOR AND ANCHOR LINE-The boat must be equipped with an adequate anchor and line of suitable 'size length for the locality. GENERAL CONDI-TION-The vessel must be in good overall condition, the hull sound, fuel lines intact and properly installed. The maximum HP rating con tained on the capacity plate must not be exceeded. The decal will not be awarded to a vessel which is not generally shipshape and in seaworthy condition. MOTORBOATS under 16 feet must carry the following additional equipment : Pump or Bailer Paddle or Oar ' It was announced Monday night liv Mr Richard Baker, ol Hie Alliance lor Progress. Inc that Hie Northeastern Arts . Council has ahead received a salary assistance grant ol SK.immi to be used 111 employing a director loi 111.' six rmtnlv area 'I lie purpose o . our local PcniiiiiiKins Arts Council, ulm-tt . Ii,' recently neon loriiit ii. . u; ol the Northeaster" V .' . ( OllllCll IS '-- lO .'MUS-" motivate-; and . se'k ..r. ' 'iities in M'e mi k. .. .tie 1