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Perquimans celebrates July 4th
VISITING DANCERS - Spectators at
the annual horse show were given a
special intermission treat July 4th when
the Colonial Squares of Edenton did
some fancy footwork.
FESTIVE AIR ? The early evening in
cluded some activities sponsored by the
Perquimans County Jaycees in the high
school ballpark. Above, some of the
younger set exemplify the festive,
holiday air.
FOOD, FRIENDS AND FELLOWSHIP
? Community people gathered at the
high school ballpark to enjoy fish plates
and some conversation with friends as
they waited for the evening activities to
get underway. Most anxiously awaited
the ever entertaining fireworks display.
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HOMETOWN FISH FRY - And what
would any community gathering be
without a community supper. The
Jaycees provided fish for the many pre
sent using the proceeds to help on the ex*
pense of the fireworks which were also
contributed to by local businesses and
other civic clubs.
could easily
THIS IS FUN? - That
be the reaction
of participant Pat Riddkk
who found the first
"Anything Goes" event a
little on the wet side.
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ANNUAL HORSE SHOW ? Some county residents
spent part of the day at the annual holiday horse show
sponsored by the Perquimans County Horse and Pony
Qub. Shown above is a participant in the open balloon
race, one of 27 exciting events offered to the crowd.
YOUNG 'N CELEBRATIN' - Michael Stallines was
just one of the many youngsters to turn out for the
Jaycees' July Fourth Celebration. The Jaycettes and
Hertford PTA offered many opportunities for the kid
dies to win prizes and fill up on such goodies as
homemade ice cream and watermelon.
BIG SPLASH! - The "Anything Goes" activities, also
sponsored by the Jaycees, proved to be a crowd pleaser
as did this stunt performed by Kathy Newbern, one d
the participants.
HOLIDAY MESSAGE - Included in the holiday
the local Jaycees was a
HERE BOY ? Another event in the
"Anything Goes" presentation was a
kick the football game which required a
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little guidance. Above, Faye Bunch1
"talks" her team captain, Ed Nixon, to!!
the awaiting ball. j
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GET READY, GET SET, GO! - One
crowd pleaser saw teammates pick up a
ball out of a pool and carry it several
yards ? all done without aid of the
hands. Above, Tommy Nowell and Beth
Swindell start down the trail while the
opposition seems to have some trouble
getting started in the background.
SLIPPERY RASCAL - A special
highlight of the "Anything Goes" events
was a surprise even to the contestants as
they were instructed to catch a greased
pig. Above, Ed Nixon, tackles the slip
ped rascal, a feat which won him the flO
prize.
BOOK! BOOM! - As the last boom was
heard and the final sparkler had done Its
thing, residents of Perquimans County
said goodby to another Fourth of July
taking with them memories of fan with
friends.
by
Kathy M.
Newbern and
Edward E. .
urn Jr.