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In these columns will be found a fair presentation of local and county news of general interest. Volume II. —Number 25. Little Change Made In County’s Valuation Tax Supervisor Privott Submits Report to Commissioners MORECATTLE Total Valuation For Year 1935 Placed at $6,297,382 Figures showing a total county tax valuation for 1935 of $6,297,382, were submitted to the county com missioners in special session last Monday by Tax Supervisor William S. Privott- Os this aggregate $1,053,- 244 was a personal property assess ment. The 1935 figures show a slight ad vance over 1934, the total assessed valuation for that year having been $6,224,762. Mr. Privolt’s report gave the as sessed county acreage as 115,253 with a value of $2,895,875, or around $26 an acre. In addition to this property in the different small town communi ties was listed as worth $2,284,780, with manufacturing property sche duled as being worth $63,483. The assessor’s brings out there are 293 horses in the county worth $12,610, or around $43 each; 1,383 mules valued at $94,875, or s6l each; 730 sheep with a value of $1,647; 20 goats worth sl9; 8,669 hogs valued at $22,817; and 950 mo tors worth $134,807. The county has increased its cattle population over 1934 as Mr. Privott niters statistics to show there are 557 milch cows worth $12,445 and 1,000 of other kinds of cattle worth $11,272, making a total of 1,557 cat tle in comparison to 1,462 in 1934. In addition to receiving Mr. Pri vott’s report the commissioners sat silently through the morning to en tertain any complaints that might be registered by protesting tax payers. These were few. Nothing Being Done About Sound Bridge To date nothing has been done fol lowing an Edenton delegation’s visit to Raleigh last week to attend a meeting of the State Highway and Public Works Commission relative to a bridge across the Albemarle Sound. The Edenton delegation, composed of W. J. Berryman, E. W. Spires, X. E. Copeland, W. J. Taylor and F. P. Wood, met with the' High way group when the bridge proposi tion was brought up. It appears that there are three factions each clamor ing for a bridge at different places, and all were given to understand by Chairman Capus Waynick that until the entire section can get together and iron out their differences, noth ng will be done regarding a bridge across the Sound. A meeting will probably be called very shortly at which all interested parties will be invited to attend and an effort made to decide on a uniform plan to present to the Highway Com missioners. Visiting Ministers At Local Church Sunday Rev. J. H. McCracken, presiding elder of the Elizabeth City district, preached at the morning hour Sunday fa the local Methodist church, supply ing for the pastor, Rev. W. F. Wal ters, who was attending an institute at Durham. At the evening service Rev. M. O. Stephenson, of Center Hill, preached a powerful sermon. Good congregations were present at both Services. ATTENDS FUNERAL FRIDAY D. B. Liles attended the funeral services of R. W. P. Muse, which were held at Abingdon Episcopal Church in Gloucester County, Vir ginia, Friday afternoon. Mr. Muse, who had visited here on several occa sions, was the brother-in-law of Mrs. D. B. Liles and Miss Mamie Thomas Hogg. COLORED COUPLE MARRIED A marriage license was issued Sat urday by Register of Deeds Maurice L. Bunch to George H. Capehart and Victoria Outlaw, colored, both of Chowan County. The ceremony was performed in the Register of Deeds office by Justice of the Peace W. S. Summerell. LEAVE FCfR CCC CAMP Thomas Ambrose and Henry Lewis left Edenton Monday among a truck load of CCQ workers enroute to Washington, N. C., from where they will be dispatched to various camps in the State. > - <•:. A. c. b THE CHOWAN HERALD A HOME NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF CHOWAN COUNTY t City Officials Seek Cleaner Sidewalk Chief of Police G. A. Helms has notified merchants in the business section to refrain from putting out trash receptacles after the morning trip by the city trash truck until about 4 or 4:30 o’clock in ths after noon, shortly before the afternoon collection. This request has been made when the topsy-turvy condition of the sidewalk was brought to the : attention of members of Town Coun , cil. The trash boxes and cans when - allowed to stand on the sidewalk in t the early afternoon prove too much i of a temptation for a group of - young boys, who scatter paper and ■ refuse over the sidewalk which is in turn blown everywhere by the wind, - and causes a very untidy appearance 1 in the business district. i City officials are very anxious that merchants cooperate in this effoit to - have a cleaner street and sidewalk. i ! Young People Meet With Frank Muth > " The intermediate group of the ■Young People’s Division of the t Methodist Church held its monthly r (business meeting with Frank Muth, ; at the home of his parents, Mr. and l Mrs. F. O. Muth, on Mosely Street, C on Thursday evening, June 13. Mrs. > fj. A. Helms led the devotional. ■ 1A hymn, “Dare To Be Brave,” was )fallowed by the Scripture lesson, 121 s ,'Psalm, was followed by prayer. Af t .ter the business session the meeting s ,was closed with the hymn, “Living 1 .For Jesus.” i Mary Ellen Moore Invited the ■ group to meet with her next month. During the social hour many games ■ were enjoyed, and refreshments con -5 sisting of ice cream, cake and candy - was served. Those present included: s Mary Ellen Moore, Thera Mae Rob . erts, Julia Burton, Aurelia Benton, Theodore Roberts, Frank Muth, Joyce } Moore, Mary Alice Muth, Ruth Cos ten Muth, Mrs. Wayland Moore, Mrs \p. A. Helms, Mrs. F. O. Muth, and ' Mrs. J. A. Edwards. ; Dick Badham’s Circus i Stages Street Parade i Childhood recollections were forci : bly brought to the attention of , many Edenton folks Monday when . Dick Badham and a large following ’ of his companions staged a circus in the yard of R. P. Badham. As a ■ matter of fact the boys no doubt went : their daddies one better for the ' youngsters staged a parade and had , a perfect right to do so. They se cured permission from Mayor E. W. i Spires to parade in the business sec tion, and as an added attraction the parade was escorted by State Patrol man George Dail on his motorcycle, and Chief of Police G. A. Helmfe di rected traffic at Broad and King Streets while the parade was in pro gress. Practically the entire Badham yard was utilized in the pitching of tents and the boys, much to their surprise, performed before a crowd of adults as well as youngsters. In fact the tent was unable to hold the crowd, so two performances were necessary to accommodate those who had pur chased tickets. The boys had a big time, and if the facts were known, no doubt many of the grown-up “boys” enjoy ed the carrying on as much as the youngsters. Entertain In Honor Os Local Bride-to-Be Miss Ada Cozzens, Miss Margaret Harrell and Miss Evelyn Leary de lightfully entertained as joint host esses at a miscellaneous shower on Tuesday evening at 8:00 o’clock at the home of Miss Cozzens on West Gale Street, in honor of Miss Gladys By- , rum, whose marriage will take place Saturday afternoon at 4:30 at the Freemason Baptist Church, Norfolk. Several games and contests were enjoyed during the evening, prize? being won by Mrs- Clyde Cobb and Miss Byrum. A large box of useful ■ and lovely gifts wera presented the honoree. The guests, numbering about 20 frere invited into the dining room, , and served ice cream and cake. , MASONS WILL DISCUSS ANNUAL PICNIC PLANS , The regular meeting of Unanimity ; Lodge, No. 7, A. F. & A. M., will be hdd Thursday night. A large at- ; tendsmce is requested as plans will < be discussed for the annual Masonic J 1 picnic which will be held at Eden House the last Thursday in July. Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina, Thursday, June 20,1935. . HOUSING CAMPAIGN MAY RESULT IN ERECTION OF MODEL HOME IN CITY Chairman Brown Re ceptive to Idea of Fi nancing Project WOULDBE SOLD Canvassers Continue In spections During Part Time Employment The Chowan Better Housing Cam paign continues to make progress, with the four canvassers gradually making the surveys concerning need ed repairs and improvements to city property. This work is being done by Miss Lena Jones, Miss Mary Topping, J. I. Miller and N. J. Cas telow, and rapid progress is being made considering the fact that they are employed by the ERA and are allowed only a limited number of hours to work each week. As was the case last week, painting seems to be the most needed improvement necessary to town property. O. H. Brown, Chowan County chairman of the Better Housing Cam , paign, is very enthusiastic about the \ possibility of the erection of a model home in Edenton in connection with the campaign. No definite steps have been taken to date, but Mr. Brown is rather receptive to the idea that a home be erected, which would be sold after its completion. The Federal Housing Administra tion, under the plan for property erection and improvement would fur nish 80 per cent of the cost, and it is Mr. Brown’s idea that the remaining 20 per cent could be subscribed local ly, which would be paid back when the house was sold. This idea has been carried out in many cities in connection with the better housing plan and has proven very successful. Funeral Tuesday For Mrs. Pattie M. Jones Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Mrs. Pattie M. Jones, 75 years of age, who passed away at her home place in the Cowpen Neck section at 7 o’clock Monday night. Mrs. Jones had been in feeble health for more than a year. She was the widow of John Jones, who died sev eral years ago. Services were held in the Mace donia Baptist Church, in charge of Rev. J. T. Byrum, the pastor, and Rev. E. L. Wells, interment taking place in the Macedonia churchyard. The deceased is survived by three sisters and one brother, as follows: Mrs. J. P. Ashley, of Norfolk, Va.; Mrs. John Parker, of near Valhalla Station; Mrs. K. R. Ward, of Chad bourne, N. C., and J. W. Satterfield, of Edenton, as well as several nieces and nephews. The honorary pallbearers were F. W. Curran, W. J. Berryman, L. E. Emminizer, Clarence Harrell, John Pierce, J. E. Jackson, J. R. Baker, W. S. Bass, C. E. Byrum, D. B. Liles, W. A. Leggett, R. P. Badham, Percy Smith and W. W. Byrum. Active pallbearers were O. B. Per ry, T. E. Parker, Percy Satterfield. W. T. Satterfield, Clifton Satterfield, Percy Perry and Gibson Perry. Wire Stealing Cases Before Judge Pruden Alfred Bateman and John Todd, charged with larceny of a quantity of copper wire from the Virginia Electric & Power Company, were tried Tuesday morning before Judge J. N. Pruden in Recorder’s Court. The defendants were found guilty of stealing the wire at the old Cotton Oil Mill property and were sentenced to 60 days on the roads. The sen tence, however, was suspended upon payment of the court costs and show ing good behavior for 12 months. Lucius Etheridge, who was also charged with larceny of wire belong ing to the Ehstem Cotton Oil Com pany was found not guilty. LEE CLASS MEETS The Lee Class of the Edenton Bap tist Sunday School met Friday even ing with Dorothy Lee Parker at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Parker, on King Street. After the regular business meeting, many games were played. Refreshments consisting of home-made candies and apples were served by Corinnie Fore hand, Dorothy Lee Parker and Cath erine Reeves. Present were Pauline Moore, Corinne Forehand, Virginia Moore, Sarah Edith Oliver, Marga ret Bunch, Sophia Mills, Cora Ed ward Bond, Catherine Reeves, Mary Moore, Dorothy Lee Parker, I Miss Mildred Munden, and Mrs. T. E. Parker. 'Successful Dress Revue Staged In Edenton Saturday Afternoon Paul Olsson Honored By Masonic Friends Members of the local Masonic lodge on Friday night held a birth day surprise party in honor of Paul Olsson, who celebrated his 75th birth day on that day. Thirty-one Masons gathered in the grand jury room on the second floor of the Court House when Mr. Olsson was summoned for what he thought was a discussion of decorating the old lodge hall. The honor guest was greatly surprised when upon entering the room he was greeted by a thunderous round of hand-clapping. E. W. Spires was made master of ceremonies and as a token of the es teem in which Mr. Olsson is held by Edenton Masons the entire gather ing was asked to sing “Let Me Call You Sweetheart,” which was led by Jim Daniels. Those called upon to speak on behalf of the happy occa sion were F. F. Muth, J. W. Cates, C. W. Sawyer, F. O. Muth, W. C. Bunch, W. S. Privott, W. S. Summer ell, and J. Edwin Bufflap. Mr. Privott in a brief, but interesting talk com plimented not only Mr. Olsson but other members of the lodge who are able to grow old gracefully. “It’s a pleasure,” said Mr. Privott, “to see a man grow old and mingle with his younger fellows rather than to see one who thinks all the rest of the world is out of step and out of har mony with him.” Mr. Olsson, whose emotions caused a quiver in his voice, expressed his appreciation at the thoughtfulness of his friends and in the course of his remarks said that after traveling all over the United States and in othei countries, Edenton appeals to him as home and that it was his intention to spend his remaining days here. And immediately, Mr. Olsson, an artist of rare ability, in appreciation of his love for the old Unanimity Lodge offered to decorate the lodge room ir such away that it will be a credit not only to Masons but the town as a whole. Refreshments were served, after which the entire gathering joined in singing many old time songs. Those present at the party were W. S. Summerell, W. C. Bunch, J. G Campen, A. S. Hollowell, J. R. By rum, H. A. Campen, E. W. Spires, F F. Muth, G. A. Helms, W. J. Daniels John Lee Spruill, W. O. Elliott, W S- Griffin, E. T. Rawlinson, W. D Holmes, M. P. Whichard, C. W. Saw yer, R. L. Spry, B. F. Britton, W. S Privott, P. Olsson, R. E. Leary, J. A. Curran, J. Edwin Bufflap, T. B. Willi ford, J. W. Cates, F. O. Muth, J. A. Crawford, J. H. Holmes, T. C. By rum, and (the late) Chas. H. Wood. CHOWAN’S HEALTH SITUATION IN EXCELLENT CONDITION Although many cases of infantile paralysis and spinal meninigitis have been reported in Eastern Carolina, at present Chowan County’s health sit uation is in first class shape, accord ing to Dr. J. A. Powell, health officer. At this meeting there is no symptom? of either disease and very little other sickness throughout the county. PARKER HELMS BETTER Parker Helms, son of Mr. and Mrs G. A. Helms, is able to be about after an illness which at first was thought to have been an attack of appendi citis. Parker had been visiting in Gatesville last week when on Thurs day he was suddenly taken sick. Mr. Helms was summoned and after an examination by a physician the boy was brought home. SEWING CIRCLE ENTERTAINED Mrs. Lindsey Evans entertained the Sewing Circle at her home at Cross Roads Thursday evening. There were nineteen present, and the hostess* as sisted by Mrs. A. B. Hollowell, Miss Orene Hollowell and Miss Esther El liott, served a refreshing ice course. The next meeting will be held with Miss Loise Savage. BRIEF NEWS ITEMS Digging of the early irish potato crop of Beaufort County began on May 27. The crop is advanoed two Weeks but has suffered from lack of moisture. Chatham County farmers report heavy yields of hay from the first cutting of the alfalfa fields. The crop of i*ed clover hay in Pied mont Carolina is reported to be above the average for this season. Thq cotton stand in Hertford Co unty is reported by growers to be around 50 percent. A number of farmers replanted as late as June 1 for the tfljtd time. ■* i Home Ag-ent Thanks All Who Contributed To Success Os Revue i Miss Rebecca Colwell, Chowan i County home agent, desires to ex [ press her appreciation to all the : home demonstration club members who so willingly cooperated in : making the dress revue last Sat > urday a success. Likewise the l home agent is very appreciative i of the interest taken in this event by local merchants who offered prizes for the winners in the va • rious groups, as well as anyone else who in any way contributed to the success of the affair. I Red Men To Elect New Officers Monday Night Nomination of officers for the six . months’ period starting July 1 was closed at Monday night’s meeting of . Chowan Tribe of Red Men. A good ; ly number of names have been put in , nomination and the election will take i place at next Monday night’s meet i ing ; The election of officers is a very 1 important matter and a big percent i age of the membership is expected to be present and take part in the election. Announces Wedding Miss Lavinia Perry i Announcement was made this week of the marriage of Miss Lavinia i Perry to Harry Stanford Crist, of Lynchburg, Va., the ceremony being ' solemnized on Tuesday, February 19, at Lynchburg by Rev. John Sutten field, pastor of the Fairview Chris tian Church. Mrs. Crist is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Perry of the Cross Roads section, and Mr. Crist is the son of Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Crist of Lynchburg. Before her marriage Mrs. Crist was a trained nurse at Lynchburg, and her many friends in Chowan County will learn with pleas ure of her marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Crist are making their home at present at Lynchburg, where Mr. Crist is connected with a chain store organization. Bembridge Appeals To Superior Court William F. Bembridge, charged with operating an automobile under the influence of intoxicating liquor, was tried before Judge J. N. Pruden in Recorder’s Court Tuesday morning. The case was continued from last Tuesday’s session of court, when the defendant requested a jury trial. The jury in the case consisted of I. C. Ward, R. H. Goodwin, Cecil Byrum, W. H. Parker, W- A. Everett and J. A. Chappell. The case was the outgrowth of a wild ride made by Bembridge a few Saturday nights ago when he was found in an automobile tangled in the flower garden of O. H. Brown on Granville Street. The defendant didn’t take the stand in his own behalf, and the only pro secuting witnesses were Mr. Brown and Chief of Police G. A. Helms. Lloyd E. Griffin, counsel for Bem bridge, offered a motion to dismiss the case, which was denied by Judge Pruden. The jury found Bembridge guilty of the charge and he was sentenced to six months on the roads, which was suspended upon payment of a fine of 75, and costs of court. He likewise will not be permitted to drive an automobile for 12 months and must show good behavior for the same period. The defendant took an apppeal to the Superior Court. HIGH MASONIC OFFICIALS STOP OVER IN EDENTON Charlie Newcomb, of Wilmington, grand master of Masons in North Carolina, and John H. Anderson, of Raleigh, grand secrtary, were visi tors in Edenton last week enroute to Elizabeth City, where a district Ma sonic meeting was held. The two Masonic officials were shown the Items of interest in the local lodge room, as well a? the other historical shrines. m RBV. U. B. HINES PREACHED AT BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY Rev. U. B. Hines, of Mantqp, preached at the night service Sun day in the Baptist Church. Mr. Hines has many friends in Edenton who enjoyed his se*non. This newspaper is circu lated in the territory where Advertisers will realize good results. $1.25 Per Year ★ Many Beautiful and Economical Dresses Exhibited PRIZES AWARDED Rain Storm Causes Pro gram To Be Finished in Hotel Lobby Despite the fact that a heavy rain storm Saturday afternoon forced par ticipants and attendants of the dress revue of the home demonstrations clubs of the county to scramble from the Court House green to the lobby of the King’s Arms Tavern, a very successful affair was staged by Miss Rebecca Colwell, Chowan home dem onstration agent. The exercises were scarcely underway when rain inter - ferred, but the full program was carried out in the hotel. A stage on : the green had been erected on one of > Leary Bros, long trucks, which was f decorated for the occasion. Miss Margaret Dail was the an -1 nouncer, and was assisted by Marie ; Goodwin and Marie Hoffler, with Miss ' Alma Winslow acting as pianist. In opening the program the Eden ’ ton club very ably put on a demon ■ stration showing correct and incor > rect dressing. Immediately following : this chldren's dresses were displayed. Those taking part in this event were: Marie Goodwin, Marie Cecil Cochin, Cora Edward Bond, Ida Margaret Copeland, Dorothy Lee Parker, Mary; Winbome Evans, Thomasine Ward, Marjorie Privott, Hurley Bunch, and : Audrey Pierce. The winners in this i group were: Thomasine Ward, first; ! Hurley Bunch, second, and Audrey ; Pierce, third. i The little boys’ display! included: Leo and Leon Bunch, twins, Guy • Russell Byrum, Wallace Goodwin, and Herbert Ray Lane. The winners • were: Herbert Ray Lane, first; Wal ! lace Goodwin, second, and G"uy Rus ! sell Byrum, third. - At this point in the rain ■ forced the revue to be finished in the ; hotel lobby, where sports dresses 1 were first displayed. Those taking • part in this event were: Miss Lillie Byrum, Mrs. A. S- Bush, Mrs. Ezzell ■ Ward, Mrs. J. H. Layden, Miss Ger . trude Jackson, Miss Edna Byrum, i Miss Mary Lee Davis, Miss Myrtle Hobbs, and Miss Margaret Dail. The winners were: Miss Lillie Byrum, first; Mrs. A. S. Bush, second; Miss Edna Byrum, third, and Miss Marga ' ret Dail, fourth. Next on the program Mrs. Shack I Small, vice president of the County ■ Council of Home Demonstration , Clubs, on behalf of the club 6, thanked i the merchants who donated prizes, ■ The Chowan Herald for publicity and t everyone who in any way contributed ; to the success of the affair, especially “ mentioning the King’s Arms Tavern ■ for offering the lobby to complete , the program. There were only three bouse dress displays, these being Miss Beulah i White, Miss Jessie Byrum and Mrs. ’ Tom Spencer. Miss Reulah White ; won first place, with Miss Jessie By i rum taking second prize. I In the church dress group were Mrs. J. Henderson Dail, Mrs. Wal- I lace Goodwin, Miss Mary Harrell, ■ Mrs. A. F. Small and Miss Frances i Saunders. Mrs. Small won first - place, with Mrs. Dail and Miss Mary ■ Harrell getting second and third ‘ places respectively. ! There were six entrants in the club dress display which included Miss Mary Elizabeth Byrum, Mrs. Willie Morris, Miss Mildred Byrum, Miss Mabel Barrington, Miss Sarah Har rell and Mrs. J. H. Saunders. Miss Mary Elizabeth Byrum took first place with Miss Mildred Byrum, Mrs. : Willie Morris and Miss Mabel Bar rington winning next in ♦rder* Miss Frances Ward, Mrs. J. Craig Haste and Mrs. Herbert Lane enter ed the revue attired in afternoon dresses. Miss Frances Ward was first prize winner, and Mrs. Herbert Lane second. „ The final display consisted of even ing dresses in which there were only two entrants, Miss Ethelyn Everett and Miss Kathleen Parker, the latter 1 taking first place. Every model in the various dis -1 plays was well madte and excellently 1 presented, which made it very diffi : cult fo.r the judges to decide the I winners in the various groups. The judges were Miss Florence Cox, home agent of Hertford County, and Miss Maude Hodges, the Pasquotank County agent. , The Clinten prqdufee market is handling large quantities of veget . ables at present. Huckleberries have been moving at a low price due to the Blacks and Blues being mixed.
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