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The Chowan Herald I
Published every Thursday by The Chowan
'■ Herald, a partnership consisting of J. Edwin
. Bufflap and Hector Lupton, at 100 East King
i Street, Edenton, N. C.
J, EDWIN BUFFLAP Editor
; HECTOR LUPTON Advertising Mgr.
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j 1934, at the post office at Edenton, North Caro
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~ THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1938.
Our Conscience Is Clear
With the June primary election a thing of the past,
the results and accompanying disappointments will for
the most part soon be forgotten. And this newspaper
senses a feeling of satisfaction in that no apologies,
alibis or regrets are necessary on account of anything
that might have appeared in these columns relative to
any of the candidates. The Herald had its choice for
the candidate for each office, which however, in no way
was used to try to influence any voters to vote the same
ballot. Nor were any abusive articles or inferences
published to hurt any particular candidate. The entire
group of candidates, so far as this newspaper knows,
are men of character and integrity, each one worthy to
occupy the office he sought, and it was not for this
newspaper to cast any reflections on the ability or fit
ness of any particular one to be honored with victory.
This newspaper was a staunch supporter of our fel
low townsman, Herbert Leary, for judge of the dis
trict. It would have been reason for great rejoicing
had Mr. Leary been elected, but a count of the votes de
creed otherwise, which is taken in good sportsmanship.
However, losing the election does not lower our estima
tion of the present solicitor. Mr. Thompson’s friends
capitalized on his record that he was a judge “who had
.already made good.” This is admitted, but at the same
time the writer feels certain the same would have, or
truthfully could have, been said regarding Herbert Leary
had be had an opportunity to prove himself. Is there
one who has the temerity to say Mr. Leary hasn’t made
good in his present position as solicitor, which position
provides excellent training for promotion?
Mr. Leary deserves the respect of the entire district
for the sort of campaign he conducted. It was a one
man fight against great odds and even then he lost the
election by a mere trifle. He was naturally opposed by
friends of the administration which by the very nature
of circumstances resulted in Mr. Thompson being in the
race. In fact during the last two weeks of the cam
paign the “steam” was turned on, without which Mr.
Leary would have been the next Judge of the First
District. That he has hosts of friends throughout the
district is unmistakably reflected by the fact that of
the ten counties, he polled a majority of the votes in
seven of them. He made a splendid race, secured many
votes and after all showed that he could face defeat as
gracefully as he would have greeted victory.
All of this is not said in detriment to Mr. Thompson.
Even while the campaign was in progress and when this
newspaper already favored Herbert Leary, the Thomp
son campaign committee saw fit to use part of a news
Story taken from The Herald to be included in news
paper comments which were distributed wholesale among
voters of the district. There is no retraction of that
statement. Mr. Thompson is an able judge, quick and
responsive, observant of all the proprieties one may ex
pect of a judge. There is no doubt that he will credit
ably fill the position and warrant the confidence reposed
in him by the voters. We congratulate him upon his
success, feel proud of the type of man on the bench, and
wish him well even though we were tooth and nail for
our friend, Herbert Leary.
Together One Time
This newspaper on many occasions is at variance with
the Elizabeth City Advance, but at least in one matter
The Herald rises to say “Amen.” When the Elizabeth
City editor wrote an editorial headed “Let’s Expedite the
Count,” he was thinking down our alley.
“Again Saturday night was demonstrated the need of
doing something to expedite the counting of votes in
primaries and elections in Pasquotank County and not
relying on machinery that was adequate before the days
of woman suffrage,” says the editorial comment.
It is rather significant that The Herald, covering elec
tion returns for the United Press for a number of east
ern counties, before midnight had returns ready to re
port. One of these counties, Beaufort, had a vote of
over 5,000, while frantic efforts were made as late
as 3 o’clock Sunday to learn the Pasquotank County
vote, which was only a trifle over 4,000. On each occa
sion the word came back, “We can’t give you the vote,
the city precincts are not yet counted.”
Os course, it’s Pasquotank County’s own business and
for their local elections we have nothing to say, but
when the result of an entire district is held in abeyance
awaiting tabulation of votes in several city precincts,
it’s a timely suggestion to provide more adequate vote
counting machinery.
•'* Think It Over
With a very.,ipipo rtant election in the, background,
voters ofrEsst Edenton, West Edenton--and Yeopim
townshipaefcce .anothej important 1 election next Tues
„ .day... will be given an opportunity to
vote uponmatter oL.whetJier Trtne'tnonth*-
school term will be put into effect. Tbepr&senl session
is eight months, financed by the State, while the extra
month must be paid by local taxation.
The extra levy is estimated to be 7 or 8 cents on the
SIOO valuation, with a maximum of 10 cents stipulated.
It is a matter of concern for every voter in the three
precincts, which should be acted upon thoughtfully.
Os course taxes have always been a bugaboo, but noth
ing of any consequence can be secured for nothing.
The writer has a hand time to pay present taxes, but
is favorable to the most efficient sort of education and
Jq. view of the many wide-awake and prosperous cities
Opting the plan, a vote will be cast for the extra
The election devolves into the proposition of whether
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II
That the Daughters of the Revolution enjoyed their
visit to Edenton is evident by a letter received by Rich
ard Dixon this week from Miss Mary Hilliard Hinton,
of Raleigh,
Said Miss Hinton:
“On behalf of the North Carolina Society of the
Daughters of the Revolution 1 am writing to express our
deep and sincere appreciation of your very gracious
hospitality and all you did for the National Society
while they were in Raleigh.
“I told our visitors I, was reserving the best for the
last and they fully realized that remark was true. They
were thrilled over lovely Edenton. It was. for them a
succession of thrills. To have Southern houses thrown
open to them, and such homes as ‘Beverly Hall,’ Mrs.
Graham’s home, and ‘Hayes’ appealed to them more
than they could express. It was a golden day and I was
so proud of what North Carolina possessed and could
and did offer. As we neared Raleigh on our return
there was a brilliant sunset and those in the bus sang
‘The End of a Perfect Day.’ None present can ever
forget that excursion and it will be always a cherished
memory.
“I thank you for the charming pamphlets—‘Fdenton’.
which were distributed during the first day of the Con,
vention, and were much appreciated; the exhibit <ST old
maps, the opening of ‘Beverly Hall’; showing'us around
the Court House and for planning every thing as you
did so successfully. Also I wish to thank you for the
envelope commemorating the Edenton Tea Party.”
o
It was not exactly a family reunion, but there was a
sad piece of talking and also celebrating Saturday when
E. T. Rawlinson met up with Tom Merrick. Mr. Mer
rick has been in town several days modernizing some
of the cotton mill machinery, and E. T. found out he
was from Manchester, England, his own rooting ground.
The only difference between the two is that Mr. Merrick
is hankering to get back to England, while E. T. is
thoroughly satisfied right here.
There is right much discussion about some matters
that come before the County Commissioners, but on
Monday when they received a SI,OOO check from the
ABC Board there was no discussion whatever before a
motion was made to accept it They also approved the
idea of the ABC Board contributing $l5B as the local
store’s quota toward a Nlorth Carolina exhibit at the
New York World’s Fair. The exhibit will cost $20,000,
the cost of which will be borne by liquor stores in the
State, and will advertise North Carolina.
o
Herbert Peele’s batting average for selecting winners
before an election, according to his own tabulation prior
to Saturday’s primary, took a decided drop. Frienc:
Peele predicted Hancock would be a winner and that
Judge C. Everett Thompson would carry the majority
of counties in the district over Herbert Leary for judge.
Well, read the papers! Which goes to prove that my
statement in this column that pre-election “prophecies” •
are just that much bunk. Fact of the matter,. I can’t
figure why any newspaper editor’s guess is any better
than any other person’s guess as to a winner;— except
not all have a newspaper to spread the bunk. As for ]
me, I’ll wait until the voters do the deciding. Instead, ]
I’d rather predict that the Masons will beat the Red ]
Men at soft ball —some time. -• »*- 1 -■ ■
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Captain Dick Holmes is now in the midst of a con- ■
test to see who can bring to him the most empty
Fluffy Ruffles flour sacks. It’s all right, but every time
he sees someone coming down the street with a bundle
under the arms he figures it’s a bunch of empty bags
heading for his place.
o—
Shelton Moore had 42 “boarders” at the county jail
during the month of May. According to his report the
cost was $84.85.
o
Fermor Hobbs, county tax supervisor, reported to the
County Commissioners that valuation of Chowan County
property was $6,730,000 which is about $350,000 less
than last year. This reduction is due to intangibles
taken off the county listing. In the change of set-up
the county stands to lose about $3,500 in taxes, but
nearly half of this amount will be returned from the
State which collects the intangible tax. Which is lead
ing what I want to say. If you are not satisfied
with the valuation on your property, go and argue it
out with the County Commissioners at the meeting on
Monday which will be held for that purpose. But you
better have a leg to stand on before attempting to have
your valuation reduced.
o
Clarence Ashby and family, of Jacksonville, Fla., are
expected here the latter part of this week on a visit to
their parents at the rectory. Mr. Ashby says he can
feed them on friend and broiled chicken until they
“bust open.” Hie is raising some 250.
o
Postmaster James Farley this week wrote to Post
master C. E. Kramer commenting upon the many beau
tiful covers in the recent air mail week, one of which
was the one from Edenton. Mr. Farley thanked all
postmasters for their interest in the idea, which he
termed a great success. „ ..,,
o
Jim DanijelS is having a big time messing around with
the girls. Ybu see he’s'developing Sgitis’ softj ball
team, of which he jfc.VeFy p|t>u4'-;Jira?Si sendees hfave,
-also been enlisted ky-thft.fjelfn^ingjrln Wld on Wednes-'
day went over the river to coach the Bertie fair oned. »
In fact Jim is expecting to schedule a game here for
next Thursday night between the Chowan and Bertie
girls. What I’d like to know is which team Jim will
root for. As for me, I'll wait to see them on the field.
Good looks means something, you know!
O - K j(
Rev. C. A. Ashby brought me some Boysen berries
which he got off of his bushea. He says that the cat
birds andwnarrows get more than he does. These are
young bushes, and will not be in full bearing until next
aeuon, roben he will hero n^Uum^he^eeßhmdle.
ries I like abrorMhe Pareeßje that
THE CHOWAN HERALD, EPBNTON, N. C., THURSDAY. JUNE 9, 1988
Rotary Inter city
Meeting Held In
Edeston Jane lEth
Edenton, Hertford, Eliz
abeth Gty and Maitteo
Clubs In Group
Rotarians from Edenton, Hertford,
Elizabeth City and Manteo will meet
in Edenton next Thursday, June Jj6,
when the Edenton Rotary Club will be
host to an inter-city meeting. The
meeting will be held at the Parish
House, beginning promptly at 7:30
o’clock.
Though the program has not been
completed, the local committee com
posed of C. E. Kramer, Dr. W. I.
Hart and William P. Jones met
Monday when preliminary plans were
discussed which assures a very inter
esting program for the occasion,
the principal speaker yet to be se
cured.
Baptist Bible Class
Elects New Officers
The June meeting of the Young
Woman’s Bible Class of the Edenton
Baptist Sunday School was held on
Tuesday evening with Miss Iva Mae
Dail, at her home on Oakum Street.
Following the opening hymn, Mrs.
J. L. Chestnutt offered prayer. The
secretary called the roll and read the
minutes of the previous meeting, af
ter which reports from the various
officers were heard. Mrs. Chas. T.
Hollowell offered prayer and Mrs. E.
J. Griffin gave the Bible reading.
Election of new officers was the
main business of the evening, and the
following were elected: President,
Mrs. J. L. Chestnutt; vice president,
Mrs. Wallace Goodwin; second vice
president, Mrs. Antone Davenport;
third vice president, Miss Estelle
Privott; secretary, Mrs. Raleigh
Hollowell, and treasurer, Mrs. E. L.
White.
The hostesses, Mrs. West Leary,
Mrs. L. M. Johnson, Mrs. L. H.
Haskett, Mrs. Marvin Jackson and
Miss Dorothy Holmes, served enjoy
able refreshments.
The July meeting will be held with
Mrs. Lyn Byrum.
Those present included Miss Estelle
Privott, Mrs. J. L. Chestnutt, Mrs. D. •
M. Carter, Mrs. L. M. Johnson, Mrs. |
Frank Hughes, . Mrs. L. H. Haskett, .
Mrs. Lee Moore, Mrs. Wallace Good- I
win, Mrs. Lewis Boswell, Mrs. Willie |
Morris, Mrs. W. J. Daniels, Mrs. D. *
M. Reaves, Mrs. W. M. Wilkins, Miss J
Inez Felton, Mrs. J. W. Skiles, Mrs. .
E. L. White, Miss Bernice Williams, »
Mrs. Chas. Hollowell, Mrs. W. J. I
Yates, Mrs. Chas. Morgan, Mrs. Bes
■ie Gwynn, Mrs. Lyn S. Byrum, Mrs. |
Raleigh Hollowell, Mrs. West Leary, a
Miss Cora Felton Bass, of Colerain, *
Mrd. E. J.. Griffin, Mrs. Ethel Taylor, J
Mrs. W. A. Sexton, Miss Margaret (
Harrell, and Mrs. J. D. Swindell. I
Edenton Loses Sunday
To Craddock 4 To 2 j
Failure of a ninth-inning rally to I
produce enough runs to overcome a
4-run lead, Edenton lost to Craddock \
Sunday afternoon on the local dia- ■
mond 4 to 2. In the final frame the •
local boys solved the slants of big |
Beef Treakle for a series of safe
hits which netted two runs, but the |
rally was too short-lived to turn in i
another victory. Treakle had the '
Edenton batters puzzled and during |
the entire route yielded only six
hits. Snooks Burnham, local mounds- I
man, was in good form, but the visi- i
tors connected safely when hits pro- 1
duced runs. Burnham allowed only |
8 hits.
Though the game was well played, I
and followed two consecutive victor
ies, the crowd was small, netting ah ||
ill-afforded loss to the Edenton treas- i
ury.
Elizabeth City will be the attrac- |
tion on the Edenton diamond Sunday .
afternoon which should draw a large I
crowd of fans. Elizabeth City de
feated Edenton in their first meet
ing.
- BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT
Dr. and Mrs. Edward C. Cale an
nounce .the. birth of a daughter, Ann
Meredith, on Wednesday 1 , May. 25,
1938. Dr. Calp. Jstbesep, pf the date
Rev.- W. f F. Cale, and tMrs*. <3alje is
m Mrs.; R, M,
:gherman,_of Newpori-News, Vs,
Late to Classify
ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE
Having qualified as Administrator
of Hie estate of Mrs. Sarah Basnight,
deceased, late of Chowan County,
North Carolina, this is to notify ail
persons having claims against the es
tate of said deceased to exhibit them
to the undersigned at Edenton, N. C.,
on or before the 9th day of June,
1989, or this notice will be pleaded
in bar of their recovery,
HARRY R. SPRUILL,
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Thanks and J
Appreciation
To each of the 812 vot-
J| R ers who so generously
‘ £ ave t° me their sup-
I I port in the Democratic
Primary on June 4, I
■lb eIUiH ex tend my sincere :
■■MB thanks.
WILLIAM S. PRIVOTT
My Friends, the Democratic Voters
Os Chowan County
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To you, I wish to try to express my apprecia
tion for the vote of confidence which you gave
me on June 4th. lam indeed grateful for the
trust bestowed upon me, and shall put forth
every effort to serve you in every way.
If this seems to be an inadequate expres
sion of my gratitude, it is due to the fact that
lam unable to find words to convey my appre- \
ciation.
JOHN F. WHITE
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