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I fjmi • Volume VIII. —Number 52. Two More Persons Instantly Killed In Wreck ■* ■ ' Accident Takes Place Saturday Six Miles * from Edentoii * THREE BAI>Ly HURT Ruick and Coca Cola . Truck Crash on Hert ford Highway '*■ M. S. Youngblood, of Oakland, California, a sailor on the U. S. S. Ranger, and Mias Helen Sue Morris, of Elisabeth City, were instantly killed in an accident that occurred about six miles from Edentan on the Jiertford Highway at 2:30 o’clock Saturday afternoon. /Marking the third fatality in this vicinity in less 'than two weeks, Saturday’s accident also left a toll of three critically injured persons. The injured were Miss Peggy Wright of Norfolk, Va., who suffered severe lacerations, possible internal injur ies and the possible loss of an arm. Severen L. Whitehead, of Norfolk, the driver of the taxi belonging to George’s Car Service of Norfolk, who suffered severe lacerations of the head and chest and possible in ternal injuries, and David Lee Hutsell of Tennessee, a sailor on the U. S. S. Ranger, who suffered a possible frac tured skull and internal injuries. The accident occurred on a straight stretch of road between here and Hertford when Whitehead, driving the taxi, attempted to pass a car in front of him and met a Coca Cola truck driven by George E. Morris of Elizabeth City. Morris suffered severe shock but the Negro helper riding with him, John Sutton, Jr., of Elizabeth City, was uninjured. The car, a 1941 Buick sedan, was a complete wreck. The Dodge truck, ■fftled with Coca Cola bottles, over- on the highway, scattering glass on the pavement and shoulders and tying up trail'c for some time. Afttbiffihice.' carried - uie dead atta in jured to the Albemarle Hospital in Elizabeth City. /' Little Business Is Expected On Friday Many Business Houses Will Enjoy Two-day Holiday Apparently business in Edenton on Friday 'will he more or less at a k stand still, for many business houses * will be closed as part of the Christ mas holiday. At least 13 stores have expressed the intention to close Thursday and Friday. All county offices, including the ABC store, will be closed for two days, as well as The Bank of Eden ton. Most of the city employees will enjoy a two-day holiday, which applies to the street department. Wash will be collected all over town Wednesday and late Wednesday night in file business section. There will be no collections on Friday. White Christmas At Two Edenton Churches t White Christmas was observed in both the Baptist and Methodist Churches Sunday, when many pres ents were carried to be distributed among needy families. The affair was observed at the Baptist Church Sunday morning at the Sunday School hour, it being very impressive. As the gift. were brought in John Ward sapg Silent Night” accompanied by the other children of the primary de partment humming the tune. At the Methodist Church the gifts were carried in in connection with a pageant, “Four Tales of Christmas”, which was very ably executed,- and delighted a large congregation. Blanks Arrive For Registering Boats Following a recent story in The FtferaM relative to blanks which boat wnem must have to register boats propelled by outbqord motors, many hadfe come to The Herald office, but the blanks not having arrived, did not secure them. This week, how ever, a batch of file blanks arrived from the Coast Guafd office in Eli zabeth City and wilt he gladly fur nished to any boat owners who apply at The Herald office.'-u/ : THE CHOWAN HERALD A HOME NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF CHOWAN COUNTY — 1 .» ■» n j . ■ i. . 1 " , 1 [ , .. 1 > \ ——• _ _ ■ ; Emergency Fund fi For Red Cross At Half Way Mark Chairman W. J. Berry f man Very Anxious to Reach Quota * Chowan County’s drive toward a quota of $2,600 for the Red Cross war emergency fund has just about reached the half way mark, according to reports available early this week. i Os course, these reports were incom t plete, but did represent the major > portion of those solicited and from ■ whom it iwas expected to secure a : larger amount. ! Chairman W. J. Berryman is very anxious to reach the goal and be : lieves this can easily be done if it is > realized how important the fund is - and how imperative the need for ; funds is now. 1 An appeal is especially directed ■ to rural citizens, who are not as easy 1 to- contact as those living in town, - and it is hoped a substantial amount ! will be forthcoming from this direc tion. Though some may not be so licited, it does not mean that the obligation has been dismissed, for Mr. Berryman or Treasurer M. F. 1 Bond will be glad to receive any con tribution, regardless of its size. 1 Reports reaching The Herald are • to the effect that many citizens do ’ not realize the seriousness of the 1 emergency fund, many who contribute only one dollar when they could just ' as easily give $5, $lO or even $25. 1 Then, too, there are those who are ' able to contribute and have turned a 1 cold shoulder, saying they are not interested. Chowan County is able, if all will rally to the cause, to raiße the $2,600, 1 and it fall upon the shoul -1 ders of a comparatively few to do it, > Chowan is by no means immune from ' disaster and Chowan boys will most certainly be among those who will need Red Cross aid during the war days which lie ahead. \ I The Chowan Herald, as well as ’ those interested in the drive, appeals to the county as a whole to come to ' the aid of the Red Cross so that if ' Red Cross aid is needed, those receiv -1 ing it need not feel that old Chowan shirked in it® duty. There is still : time to give, which should be done 1 at once. I FIREMEN PAID OFF A meeting of Edenton’s firemen was held Tuesday night, at which ' time they were paid for the number of fires attended. Any who were I not present may secure their money ■ before Christmas by seeing Fire Chief R. K. Hall. . - / Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina, Thursday, December 25, 1941. | Early This Week | Because Christinas this year falls on Thursday, The Herald’s publication day, this week’s issue is appearing early, having been rinted Tuesday night instead of Wednesday night as usual. Reason for stepping up this week’s paper is because many merchants and business houses desire to extend Christmas greet ings to their customers, and to be in the hands of their friends be fore Christmas Day, had to be placed in the postoffice Tuesday night. 'These messages hare not been placed in The Herald just to fill up space, but in the hope that they will be read by readers, for each one carries the sentiments of those who have inserted them. Three Filling- Stations Close For Christmas At least three Edenton service sta tions will be closed on Christmas Day, the Bridge Turn Riling Station, Gulf Service Station and W. J. Yates Sin clair Station deciding Monday to close for the day in order for owners, as well' as their employees, to be able to enjoy the holiday. Business will be resumed as usual on Friday morning. $350 Goal In Sight For Christmas Seal Sale With The Herald going to press a day early this week, Mrs. R. C. Hoi ' land, treasurer of the Christmas Seal Sale, reports over S3OO in receipts from Seal sales. The quota for Chowan County is $350, and with the sale continuing until' Christmas Day, both Mrs. Holland and Mrs. J. A. Moore, chairman, are very optimistic that the quota will be reached. Both are very well pleased with the result of the drive and express their ap preciation to those who helped in any way. Remaining names of contributors will appear in The Herald next week. All who have been mailed Seal® are urgently requested to return to Mrs. Holland, either the money or unused stamps. Christmas Lights Lighted On Friday Though Christmas light® have been strung in Edenton’s business section for about two weeks, they shone forth for the first time Friday night, and have been lighted every night since. In connection with their lighting, the Edenton High School band paraded on Broad Street, both of which fea tures served to accelerate the holiday spirit. MembersAdvisiy j Council Will Be Installed January 8 Ceremony Scheduled to Take Place In Unem ployment Office Members of the Edenton Advisory Council of the Unemployment Com pensation Commission, recently ap pointed by Governor J. M. Broughton will be officially installed in the local office on January 8, Governor Broughton last week urging early completion of organizations through out the State. The ceremony will be in charge of Dr. William R. Curtis, director of the Unemployment Commission Division, and will be attended by other unem ployment commission officials. A feature of the ceremony will be actual examples of the work done in the of fice day after day in order to ac quaint members of the Advisory Council with the duties of the office. Members of the local council who were appointed by Governor Brough ton, are: I Henry Rogerson and Gurnie Hobbs,; representing employees; J. W. Davis j and Ralph Parrish, who represent \ employers; J. H. McMullan, Mrs. C. 1 T. Hollowell and J. Edwin Bufflap, who represent the public. William Coffield Safe In Philippine Islands Relatives and friends of William Coffield were no little comforted Saturday afternoon when a cablegram was telephoned to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Coffield from the Postal Telegraph Company at Wash ington, N. C., to the effect that he is all right and including a wish for a Merry Christmas. William is stationed somewhere in the Philippine Islands and much con cern was felt regarding his safety following the dastardly attack on the Islands by Japs two weeks ago. Relatives of James Augustus Har ris, who is stationed on the U. S. S. Enterprise at Pearl Harbor, have not had any word from him. G. E. Cullipher Quits Employ Os Town G. E. Cullipher on Saturday sev ered his connection with the Town of Edenton as an employee of the Elec tric and Water Department. Mr. Cullipher had been in the employ of the Town for 12 years, having during that time, served as both day and night watchman at the power plant. Auxiliary Fire Department Appointed To Be Ready For Fires Caused By Air Raids All Arrangements Are Completed For Christmas Dance Hod Williams’ Bluebird Recording Orchestra Will Play Arrangements have been completed for Edenton’s Christmas dance, which will be held in the Armory on Christ mas night, beginning at 10 o’clock. Interest ini’the affair has increased since the booking of Hod Williams and his famous orchestra to provide the music for the affair. Hod W'illiams and his orchestra was organized in Columbus, Ohio but during its career has played in many southern colleges, hotels and country clubs. It has just closed a season at Fay’s Southern Grill ill Macon, Ga., and has been featured at such swank night clubs and ball rooms as the following: Blue Crystal Club, Girard, Ohio; Hotel Crossman, Alexandria Bay, New York; Hotel John Marshall and Westwood Supper Club in Richmond, Va., the Rainbow Grill, Hollywood, Florida, and many l , others. During the orchestra’s career many Bluebird records have been made,] and it has also played at the famous Murray’s in New York. Featured with the organization is Miss Kay Howard, whose vocal se lections have won praise wherever j she has appeared. The orchestra is j well-equipped and has long been re-, j cognized by its fine arrangements of! | h.t tunes, both old and new. The Armory will be appropriately j I decorated for the occasion and Hector j j Lupton and Sidney Campen, in charge of the dance, anticipate a record, crowd. I Christmas Theme Os Lions Club Meeting i j Edenton’s Lions Club at their meet ing Monday night enjoyed a splendid program with Christmas as the r theme. Secretary W. J. Taylor made a very interesting talk on Christmas, rehearsing the day’s origin as well as ! the true meaning. Each member, was presented with presents consist ing of cigarettes, cigars and candy. ! During the meeting a number of Christmas carols were sung by a group of young people composed of Doris Jean Leary, Frances Hollowell, Anne Chappell, Grace Wilkins and Ernest Ward. Th 5 Red Cross drive for £2,500 in I Chowan County was presented by! Geddes Potter, after which the club! agreed to contribute £25 to the: cause. Cotton Mill Employees Get Christmas Bonus i . ■ Employees of the Edenton Cotton j Mill on Friday were agreeably sur- II prised when, together with their ’ usual weekly checks, they received a ' j bonus as a Christmas present. The ' bonu : was a percentage of the yearly ' earn pigs, running into substantial anio aits, which, to say the least, wasigreatly appreciated by the re cipients. 1 Edenton’s Merchants t Enjoy Good Business 1 With favorable weather and a • splendid line of merchandise, despite 1 the fact that war conditions have put ■ a damper on a number of items, 1 Edenton merchants are enjoying a splendid Christmas business. Shop pers have been buying steadily 1 throughout the day and many are taking advantage of the night open ing hours. The spirit of the season permeates the business section and indications ' point to a pleasant holiday in the old Town on Queen Anne’s Creek. Many Participate In Community Singing i Though quite chilly, a large num ber turned out on the Court House • Green at 6 o’clock Sunday evening, ’ when Christmas carols were sung. ■ Music for the community sing was . furnished by the Edenton High ’ School Band, and was thoroughly en : joyed by those who were present. r The sing was arranged by Mrs. ■ Julien Wood in, order to stimulate the Christmas spirit. > jmmmmwmmammamk. IWfsd ha •hn JUfwrjjfjMra wm $1.25 Per Year No Black-outs Planned Until Word Received From Army FIRE SIREN SIGNAL Lieutenants In Charge Os Various Fire Wards As a result of two meetings held last week between the fire depart ment and the County Defense Coun cil, E. W. Spires, chairman of the Defense Council, this week an nounced the members of the Auxil iary Fire Department who will act in cooperation with the Defense Council only in event of fires caused by air raids. Members of the Auxiliary Fire De partment announced were: J. H. Conger, chief; O. B. Perry, captain; W. J. Yates, lieutenant of the first fire ward; Dr. W. S. Griffin, lieuten ant of the Second fire ward; M. F. Bond, Jr., lieutenant of the third fire ward; Guy Hobbs, lieutenant of the fourth fire ward; Robert Burrch. lieutenant of the firth fire ward; and Henry Rogerson, lieutenant of the sixth fire ward. Spires said that Conger will act as j coordinator for the Auxiliary Fire j Department, while Perry will active | ly direct the organization. Spires also said that each lieuten ant of the fire wards will appoint 10 men to assist them in each ward. Discussed also at the meetings i was the best means of warning the public that an air raid was expected, lit was felt that since the fire siren I is the best means here for a signal, | that one long continuous blast from the siren will be the most effective Way of warning and will be easily | distinguished from the several short j blasts from the siren as in the case of ordinary fires. F ' V Mvctior wi V :’\iec‘. of i air raids. Spires stated that sine:: the ; Chowan County Defense Council is working closely in conjunction with • the Army, that no practice black-outs ; will be held here until the Army has ! given the word. “When the Army thinks it advisable to hold black-out j practices,” Spires said, “then they : will he staged.” j The central committee of the | County Defense Council also an nounced the air raid wardens select j ed. W. W. Byrum has been select | ed to act as chief. J, Clarence Leary J will act as warden of the First Ward; G. M. Byrum, warden of the Second ' Ward; G. B. Potter, warden of the : Third Ward; Wood Privott, warden of the Fourth Ward; L. S. Byrum, ! warden of the Fifth Ward, and Kist ler Phillips, warden of the Sixth , Ward. j The air raid wardens will also re cruit their own organization by se i lecting 10 men to serve under them ! in each ward. Listing Os Taxes Begins January 1 Fine Imposed For Fail ure to List During Month Beginning January 1 and continu ing through the month of January, every citizen of Chowan County is | required to list his or her property for taxation. This duty must be at tended to during January, there being , no extension of time, and a fine being imposed for failure to list during the required time. That citizens may know with whom to list, the following are the tax listers: First Township, Mrs. C. T. , Hollowell; Second Township, Percy L. Smith; Third Township, T. A. Berryman; Fourth Township, J. A. Webb, Jr. A change in the place for listing has been made in the First Township, citizens being required to go to the Court House instead of the Municipal Building. : Red Men Contribute $35 To Red Cross Fund : Chowan Tribe of Red Men, at their , meeting Monday night, voted unani . mously to contribute $25 to Chowan ) County’s quota of $2,600 in the war l emergency fund of the Red Cross. The Red Men will elect and install new officers at their meeting next . Monday night, when it is hoped a s large number of member® will be on hand.
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