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J|n iHni columns will bo found a fair presentation W local and county nous of general interest. Volume Vl.—Number 14. Edenton Band Will Lead Parade At Tarboro Tuesday Also Play at Luncheon t In Honor of Baseball ' Idol GOOD PROGRAM Athletics and Williams port .Game Will Be Broadcast Next Tuesday will be a big day for the Edenton High School band when the 60-piece organization will lead the parade at the “Connie Mack Day” activities at Tarboro. The band will appear the the Com munity House at 12:30 for luncheon, where Mr. Mack, officials of the Wil liamsport and Philadelphia teams, sports writers, Governor Clyde R. Hoey and official family, Mayor R. Brookes Peters, Jr., and the city of ficials, Chairman W. C. Hargrove, and the County Coinmissiopers will all join together. The band will then lead me group to the ball grounds at 2:30 with an exhibition game between the Phila delphia A’s and the Williamsport Grays scheduled fop 3 p. m. It will be broadcast. The steering committee has com pleted the tentative program for the banquet in the evening, leaving local people with two exceptions out of the affair entirely, and turning the ban quet over to Mr. Connie Mack, Gover nor Hoey and the visitors. Music Recital At | Colerain Friday Playlet at School By Pupils of Mrs. C. T. Roebuck An interesting music recital will be held Friday night in the Colerain •High Scho9l auditorium when the pupils of Mrs. C. T. Roebuck will present “Scenes From the Childhood of Franz Schubert.” The entertain ment will be in the form of a musical playlet in two acts, in the course of which 12 musical numbers will be •rendered. Those taking part on the program are: Charles Roebuck, Geraldine Dixon, Rosalind Holloman, Martha Raynor, Louise West Hughes, Mary 'Alice mite, Paul Sharp, Stanley “White, Hazel Sessoms, Valerie Baker, Eugene Farless, Mary Ann Beale, Daisy Daniels, Clementine Evans, Jean mite, Lillian Adams and Annie Sue Perry. . . _ The entertainment will begin at 8 o’clock, to which an invitation is ex tended to all to attend. Drainage Problem * At Canaan Temple Residents of the Canaan Temple section registered complaint with the County Commissioners Monday rela tive to a drainage problem which ap parently is detrimental to farmers in the neighborhood. It was explained that since making the new highway to the bridge the ditch is too shallow to carry off the water, thus damaging crops. The problem not being under the jurisdiction of the Commissioners, they agreed to request the district tengineer to enlarge the ditch in order to pevent water flooding the fields. Pishing Allowed Two Days Over Easter At least some sportsmen will be happy to learn that the Board of Conservation and Development has lifted the closed season for fishing in local waters on Easter Sunday and Monday. The season closed last Sat urday and will not open until May 9. Reason for lifting the ban for these two days, as has been done for several years, is to allow those who get ho other spring holiday to enjoy a day trying to outwit members of the finny tribe. * Junior Auxiliary Meets k. Tuesday Night At. 7:30 A meeting of the Junior Auxiliary of the American Legion will be held Tuesday night at the home of Mary Griffin. Members are asked to note THE CHOWAN HERALD A HOME NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF QHOWAN COUNTY LATEST PICTURE OF “ PRIDE OF EDENTON ” | 1- 'i * A • IHg. n .;■ . ' ■--: . ■ -• ■' ■" - ■ '■■••• ■- ■ Above appears Edenton High School’s Band, which now has become in great demand for occasions in other communities, and in every instance carried off high honors. The band will be host to the Albemarle Music Festival to be held in Edenton on Sunday, April 16. Members of the band are: Trumpets —James Mitchener, George Alma Byrum, Shelton Moore, Jr., Maurice Bunch, A. J. Mason, Carroll Stewart; Cornets —Alex White, West Byrum, Jr., Margaret Spires, Sonny Stillman; Clarinets—Catherine Reaves, Norma Perry, Janie Mitchener, Edna Mae Wilkins, Kathryn Shump, Mary Goodwin, Mary Mac- Donald Holmes, Millard Ward, Linwood, Ward, Benbury Wood Cullin Swindell, George Harris, Delorene Phthisic, Clarence Leary; Trombones—Dee Skiles, Durward Harrell, Ed Parker, Ed Habit, Jr., Herbert Hollowell, Jr., Grace Wilkins; Basses — J. M. Boyce, Daniel Reaves; Drums—George Ward, Elton Forehand, Haywood Ziegler, Louis White, Mary Gray Byrum, Mary White, Elizabeth Hurdle, Neil Perry; Bell Lyra—Pauline Moore; Bells—Doris Brown; Flutes—Carolyn Oglesby, Annie Macon Byrum; Baritones—Parker Helms, Albert Holmes; Altos—Julia Burton, Hubert Brown, Jimmie Chestnutt; Saxaphones—Billie Brunson, Ruth Byrum, Lester Stewart, Tommie Cross, Raymond Ward, Lloyd Griffin, Richard Elliott, Sally Dixon. Not in pic ture —Ruth Byrum, Clifford Batton and Norbert Sawyer. Drum Majorettes—Charlotte Bunch, Norma Perry, Janie Mitchener, Julia Frances Hollowed. C. L. McCullers, Jr., Director. Baptist Choir Will Present Cantata Easter Morning Resurrection of Christ Pictured In Choral Beauty AT 11 O’CLOCK “Risen Indeed” Directed By Leader, Mrs. M. A. Hughes The Edenton Baptist Church Choir, composed of 13 voices, will present a cantata, “Risen Indeed,” Easter Sun day at the eleven o’clock worship hour. Written by Herman von Berge, with music by Fred B. Holton, the cantata pictures the story of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ in outstanding choral beauty. Directed by Mrs. M. A. Hughes, the choir will be accompanied by Miss Agnes Chappell, chp'rch organist. Soloists for the occasion are Mrs. Hughes, soprano, who will sing, “0 Glorious Dawn”; Miss Edna Goodwin, contralto, “O Love Divine”; J. Clar ence Leary, tenor, “Lord, Spare Thy self’; and J. Coffey, baritone, “He Chose the Thorns.”, The order of the cantata is as fol lows: “The Song of Easter Triumph,” (Choir, Soprano Obligato Solo; “He Chose the Thoms,” (Baritone Solo. Choir); . “Lord, Spare Thyself,” (Tenor Solo and Choir); “Behold the Lamb of God,” (Soprano Solo and Choir); “Our Hopes Were in Vain,” (Continued on Page Eight) Easter Sunrise Service Sunday Morning, 6:30 Rev. Andrew Stirling, pastor of Full Gospel Tabernacle in North Edentbn, announces that an Easter seryice will be held in his church Sunday morning at 6:30 o’clock. All are welcome to attend this service. I 7JOO Bucks | Chowan County’s coffers were enriched to the tune of S7,OM Monday when a check for that am<xmt was tamed over to the Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina. Thursday, April 6, 1939. Criminal Docket Os April Term Os Superior Court Completed In Two Days Selby Price Sentenced to 15 to 20 Years On Sex Charge NEW OFFICIALS Judge Carr Terms Road Houses “Thorn In Moral Flesh” With Judge Leo Carr, of Burling ton, presiding and Chester Morris in the role of solicitor, the Criminal docket of Chowan County’s April term of Superior Court was complet ed late Tuesday afternoon. It was both men’s first appearance in Eden ton in their official capacity, and nothing but favorable comment was heard regarding the manner in which their duties were carried out. Judge Carr in opening court Mon day morning devoted considerable time in his charge to the grand jury, during the course of which he espec ially dwelt upon the importance of a grand jury’s duty, explaining in de tail what is expected of them and if not d.one by them will remain un done and the ends of justice fail in its purpose. Mr. Carr was very vehe ment in his charge against improper ly conducted road houses, which he referred to as a “thorn in the moral flesh of the land.” “Many of these places,” he said, “are brightly light ed to attract young people, but be hind these glittering lights all sorts of crime and vice are carried on.” He ordered a strict investigation of such places if there be any in the county. The judge made a long charge, but his instructions were presented in such a manner that the crowded court room appeared spell bound while he was speaking. The County Commissioners, in session at the time, adjourned long enough to take in the judge’s charge to the jury. Practically all of the remainder of the day was consumed in the trial of Mrs. Mabel Hare, who was charged with passing a, school bus while stop i ping to discharge passengers. Mrs. Hare was found guilty in justice of the peace and recorder’s courts and appealed in each instance. The jury ( failed to uphold the lower courts and (Conttedad on Page Ren) V: ije:. vjy.L .. Simmering | A ripple in Edenton’s political waters resulted this week when Leroy Haskett expressed his in tention of filing as a candidate for a seat on Town Council in the city election to be held 'Tues day, May 2. Mr. Haskett plans to run for councilman from the Third Ward which is now repre sented by Albert G. Byrum. Official notice of the election will be made at the monthly meeting of Town Coitncil next Tuesday night, and while there are whisperings that other mem bers of the Council will have op position in the election, no one except Mr. Haskett has publicly made known his intention of making the run. Neither has there been any expression from present city officials as to whether or not they will seek re election, but it is generally under stood they all will again run for office. Br. Tedder Named Rabies Inspector Local Veterinarian Will Have Charge of All Work In County Dr. P. W. Tedder, licensed veteri narian, who for the past several months has been working in Chowan County under the Department of Ag riculture, has been appointed rabies inspector for the county by Dr. F. H. Garris, county health officer. Dr. Tedder plans to vaccinate all dogs in the county himself, which will, no doubt, eliminate much of the friction heretofore prevailing due to vaccina tion of dogs for rabies. Heretofore inspectors were appoint ed in each township, but it is thought that with this work under the super vision of an experienced veterinarian the results will be more satisfactory. There will be no change in the cost of this work, which is compul sory, with the price .Mt by law. j I Methodist Revival Will Come To Close On Sunday Night Rev. W. C. Benson De livering Powerful Sermons LARGECROWDS Guest Singer Campaign ing For More Bible Reading Goodly numbers are attending each service in the Methodist Church, where a revival is in progress, and where the pastor, the Rev. W. C. Benson, is preaching exceptionally good sermons. Assisting Mr. Benson is Holland Wilkinson, of Richmond, who aside from leading the singing, sings a number of request numbers at each service. Mr. Wilkinson also conducts a short service prior to preaching which has aroused a con siderable amount of interest. One of the features of his portion of the ser vice is a check-up on the number of chapters in the Bible read by all in the congregation since the last ser vice, which though increasing, is still far below what he would like to see. As the youngsters raised their hands, at one service, with fingers designating the number of chapters, Mr. Wilkinson said it was an indict ment against grown-ups that so little i Bible reading is done among adults. He is a strong believer in the fact that despite the rush of every-day life, time can be found to read God’s . word and he is stressing this very worthwhile habit. Services are held each morning at 9:45 and at 8 o’clock at night, except Saturday. The meeting will come to a close on Sunday night, at which time both the church and Sunday School room is expected to be filled to overflowing. On Vacation i i ■ That Dan Cupid is apparently on a vacation is reflected in the report released by Mrs. M. L. t Bunch, deputy register of deeds, which shows that during the first i quarter of 1939 only 16 marriage licenses have been issued in the i local oCee. This number com .[ parse with 29 during the same period tarnt year. This newspaper if circu lated In the territory where Advertisers will realise good results. $1.25 Per Year. Mrs. Evans Calls Meeting Os Cancer Workers April 11 Advisory Board and All Canvassers Asked to Meet In Court House AT 5 O’CLOCK Chowan’s Quota Is One Dollar For Every 100 Population Mrs. B. W. Evans, captain of Chowan County forces of the Wom en’s Field Army engaged in raising funds to fight cancer, early this week announced that a meeting of the ad visory board will meet with her and her lieutenants, Mrs. Wood. Privott and Miss Rebecca Colwell, as well as canvassers, in the Court House Fri day afternoon, April 11, at 5 o’clock. The members of this advisory board are presidents of all local men’s and women’s organizations, the doctors, the clergy, the Mayor, superintend ents of schools, president of the bank, the county nurse, the health officei and the editor of The Herald. The quota for the county, according to Mrs. Evans, is one dollar for every hundred people, and for this reason she is very anxious that every mem ber of the committee be present so that as many suggestions as possible will be advanced to the end that a successful campaign can be launched. Mrs. Evans is very anxious to have everyone know that the Women’s Field Army, the newest great national (Continued on Page Eight) Lions Sponsor New Club At Hertford Local Club Now Plans To Organize Club <kt Gatesville Sponsored by Edenton Lions, a Lions Club was organized in Hert ford Tuesday night when 16 members of the local club attended, the organ ization meeting in Hotel Hertford. Considerable interest was shown in the new club when 20 members were enrolled and a set of officers imme diately elected. These officers are. President, L. N. Hollowell; first vice president, L. N. Winslow; second vice president, D. W. Reed; third vice president, Julian White; secretary treasurer, Lucius Blanchard.; tail twister, H. C. Sullivan; lion tamer, N. N. Trueblood. The board of direc tors are Dr. I. A. Ward, Charles Williford and J. H. Towe. The club will meet every other week on Mon day night at 6:30 o’clock, and has designated April 24 as charter might. The Edenton club is proud of the interest shown in their “off-spring” and are now making an effort to or ganize a club at Gatesville. Tax Collections Fall Off During March Tax collections have fallen off dur ing the past month, according to Sheriff J. A. Bunch, who reported to the County Commissioners that dur ing March only $1,931.78 in 1938 taxes had been collected. This brings the total amount of 1938 taxes collected to $46,063.48, or a little over half of the amount on the books. Mr. Bunch, during the month, collect ed $197.12 of 1937 taxes, which now totals $83,610.34 of the levy of $96,146.48. Collections are expected to pick \ up considerably during the next 30 days because of the fact that delin ' quents will be advertised the first week in May. Garden Club Meets Monday Afternoon A meeting of the Edenton Garden ' Club will be held at the home of ■ Mrs. George P. Byrum on Monday afternoon, beginning at 3:30 o’clock. Mrs. C. T. Hollowell and Mrs. By rum will be joint hostesses, and every member of the Club is urged to be present. Bank Os Edenton Closed On Monday Patrons of the (Blink of Edenton are advised that the institution will be closed all day April 10, Easter Monday, this being a legal holiday. Banking business is, therefore, urged to be transacted accordingly. ■ •"?! iiiil>fii& 'iwLrlfriifrfffiiiiii ifr Ti *.&&&
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