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Volume Xl.—Number 18.
Whirlwind Drive Planned
To Complete Membership
In Chamber Os Commerce
Canvassers Will Make
Solicitation Friday
Morning
SIX CAPTAINS I
All Asked to Be Ready
So That No Time
Is Lost
Following the recent re-organiza
tion of the Chamber of Commerce
and Merchants Association, plans
have been perfected to conduct a
whirlwind membership drive which
will begin at 10:30 Friday (tomor
row) morning, and which is expected
to be completed within a few hours.
This announcement was made early
this week by J. W. Davis and J. H.
Conger, who were appointed as mem
bers of the finance committee of the
organisation.
Machinery has been set up to con
duct the canvass, which includes six
captains, who will be given four as
sistants, so that there will be six
groups Os five persons who will con
tact every business person in town.
The sections to be canvassed have
been carefully planned, so that there
should be practioaly no over-lapping
of solicitations.
The six captains who will direct
the work of the respective teams are
J. H. Conger, J. W. Davis, John
Mitchener, T. C. Byrum, J. E. Wood
and David Holton. This group met
Wednesday to perfect their plans
and select their helpers. The helpers
have been notified and will again be
reminded early Friday morning of
their duties, therefore the campaign
will get under way at the same time.
Those who will make* the ’canvass
urge every business person to be ]
thinking about their membership and
be ready to respond when called
upon, for time is precious with those
who will make the canvass, and they
desire to lose no more time than
necessary in completing the drive.
Disadvantages In
Edenton Stressed
By D. M. Warren
Principal Speaker Mon
day Night at Lions
Club Meeting
D. M. Warren, speaking at the
I .ions Club meeting Monday night
refrained from pulling out his little
red book in which he has listed sta
tistics that show the advantages of
Chowan County, and instead, the
theme of his remarks were some of
the disadvantages of the community.
At the outset, he emphasized the
opportunities of an energetic Cham
ber of Commerce and told the Lions
it was the duty of the club and as
indivdual members to support the or
ganization.
Mr. Warren pointed out that one
of the greatest disadvantages at
present is inadequate bus and train
schedules. Because of poor connec
tions, he said, it is impossible now to
go to a number of places and return
the same day, which, with better
connections, could very easily be done.
Another great disadvantage, ac
cording to Mr. Warren, is lack of
hospital facilities. Edenton, he said,
is one of the largest towns in the
State not having hospital facilities of
any kind, which he pointed out, are
very much needed.
Mr. Warren also stressed the need
of an up-to-date building in which
should be housed all of the various
county agencies now scattered about
town. He also said that apparently
little interest is taken in recreational
facilities, pointing out that more
should be provided for the benefit of
visitors and men and women in the
service.
These, and many other activities,
said Mr. Warren, are direct responsi
bilities of a Chamber of Commerce
in making Edenton a better place in
which to live, and for that reason
warrant the support and cooperation
of every civic-minded person in the
town and county.
During the meeting the observance
of Ladies’ Night on May 12 was an
nounced and a number of Lions and
their wives expressed their intention
to attend.
THE CHOWAN HERALD
A HOME EEWMPAPER DEVOTED TO TEE IETEREMTM OF CHOW AM COUETT
Girl Scout Regional
Director To Speak
To PTA On Monday
All Interested In Wel
fare of Youth Urged
To Attend
Following a definite decision by the
Edenton Parent-Teacher Association
to organize a troop of Girl Scouts and
the election of Miss Edna «Goodwin
as leader, a very Important meeting
will be held next Monday afternoon
at 4 o’clock in the school library,
when Miss Lucy Russell Holibird, re
gional director of Girl Scouts, will be
present and speak. At this meeting
parents, girls from 10 to 14 years of
age and any others interested in Girl
Scouts are especially urged to be
present.
Miss Holibird’s headquarters are in
Atlanta, and she will be delighted to
furnish any information relative to
Girl Scouting and the organization of
a troop. She has worked with Girl
Scouts in Oregon, Washington, Idaho
and Alaska, therefore, she is thor
oughly familiar and very much inter
ested in the work of youth organiza
tions. She has traveled extensively
throughout the Unifed States and
in Europe and Latin America. She
is a charming speaker, and officers
and members of the P. T. A. are hop
ing a large number of those interest
ed in the welfare of young people
will be present to hear and meet thet
visitor. 1 /J
Chowan Red Cross
Chapter Awarded
Honor Certificate
Berryman Receives Ci
tation For Success of
War Fund Drive
Mrs. J. N. Pruden, chairman of the
Chowan County Red Cross Chapter,
early this week, received a delightful
letter from Allen J. Carter, regional
director for the Southeastern Area,
in which he said national headquar
ters has awarded the local chapter
the Honor Certificate in recognition
of the splendid achievement in the
1944 War Fund Campaign. “I am
indeed proud of your record,” wrote
Mr. Carter, “and again I want to
extend to you and your faithful fel
low workers my heartfelt congratula
tions.”
With the Honor Certificate for the
Chapter, Mr. Carter also sent the
1944 War Fund Citation for W. J.
Berryman, who was chairman of the
local War Fund drive. “Please con
gratulate Mr. Berryman for me,”
said Carter, “and express our sincere
appreciation for his magnificent
leadership in guiding the campaign
to the goal.”
Both the Honor Certificate and the
citation are beautifully printed, the
former being signed by Franklin D.
Roosevelt and Norman H. Davis,
president and chairman, respectively,
of the American National Red Cross.
The citation conspicuously displays
the name of W. J. Berryman and is
signed by Chairman Davis.
In annoucing receipt of the awards,
Mrs. Pruden said she is again proud
of the honor bestowed upon the local
chapter, which has never failed to
meet its quota. She is especially
proud of the result in the recent
drive, when the largest quota ever
asked was reached. She stated early
this week that she again wishes to
thank all who in any way contributed
to the success of the drive, especially
Chairman Berryman; D. M. Warren,
treasurer; J. Edwin Bufflap, publicity
chairman, and Chaplain Henry Chace,
who so ably handled the drive at the
U. S. Marine Corps Air Station.
■- ■ «
Boost In Payment Os
County Taxes In April
Faced with the possibility of being
advertised on Monday of this week
for not paying 1943 *#unty taxes,
Shenff J. A. Bunch, during April,
collected $4,542.42 in way of taxes.
This arpount brought the total of
1943 taxes collected to May 1 to
$61,21236.
Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina, Thursday, May 4,1944,
Churches Plan To
Open For Prayers
On Day Os Invasion
Ministerial Association
Adopts Idea at Meet
ing Monday
SOLEMN MOMENT
Gov. Broughton Urges
State’s Citizens to
Turn to Prayer
According to action taken at a
meeting of the Chowan County Minis
terial Association Monday morning,
was decided to open all churches in
Edenton and Chowan County on the
day the announcement is made of the
Allied invasion of Europe. The
meeting of the Association, with all
pastors present except one, was held
in the office of the Rev. D. C. Craw
ford, Jr., president, in the Citizens
Bank Building.
On the day of invasion, the church
es will open {or prayer and medita
tion, so that at any time members of
the congregation and relatives and
friends of those in service may enter
for the purpose of prayer and devo
tion. The various pastors of the
churches will also be present to assist
in leading devotional exercises to the
end that all of the boys and girls in
the armed forces are sustained by the
prayers of a Christian people.
Definite plans for the observance
of the invasion or D Day will be an
nounced by the various ministers at
next Sunday’s services.
Governor J. M. Broughton has com
mended the idea, which has been
adopted by many civic and religious
groups. “According to all indica
tions,” said the Governor, “we are
approaching one of the most momen
tous events in all history—an all-out
effort of the armed forces represent
ing the cause of democracy, decency,
freedom and righteousness. Inevit
ably the casualties will be heavy
and represents one of the solemn
moments of our State and national
history. I earnestly hope that every
church in North Carolina will make
arrangements to be open all day on
the day of invasion and that the peo
ple be invited to turn aside from
their duties and spend at least a few
moments in prayer in places of
worship.”
Yeopim Polling Place
At Coffield’s Store
Yeopim Polling Place
At Coffield’s Store
Voters in the coming primary and |
general elections in Qeopim Township!
will vote at R. E. Coffield’s store, !
instead of Gus Beasley’s store. The
change in polling place is announced
by the Chowan County Board of
Elections.
AUXILIARY MEETS MONDAY
A meeting of the Woman’s Auxil
iary of St. Paul’s Church will be held
in the Parish House next Monday af
ternoon at 4 o’clock. This will be an
important meeting and every member
is urged to be present.
ED BOND POST ENDORSES R. L McMILLAN
FOR NATIONAL COMMANDER OF LEGION
Care of Boys Returning From War and a Legion
Hut Principal TSeme of Meeting Held In
Court House Tuesday Night
At a meeting of Ed Bond Post of remarks, and in each instance the
the American Legion held Tuesday importance of preparing for the re
night in the Court House, the Legion- turn of service men and the need for
naires, by motion of Judge Richard a hut was brought out.
Dixon, endorsed R. L. McMillan, of Captain Gurley empasized the fact
Raleigh, as a candidate for national that the problem of providing work
commander of the American Legion, and helping in the adjustment of
Mr. McMillan is now vice commander, boys to conditions at home will be far
Members of the Post were very en- greater than in the previous war,
thusiastic over the endorsement, and that because of the nature of
which received an unanimous vote. the Legion, the organization can play
During the meeting new officers an important stole in post-war af
were elected, which are as follows: fairs.
Commander, J. L. Chestnutt; first Judge Dixon, R. L. Pratt and C. E.
vice commander, T. C. Byrum; second Kramer were called upon for a re
view commander, Shelton Moore; ad- port of the color presentation, all
jutant and finance officer, A. E. three expressing their appreciation
Jenkins; Chaplain. W. C. Bunch; ser- for the cooperation on the part of of
geant-at-arms, John A. Holmes; ficials at the air station which made
graves registration officer, W. W. the affair one of the most outstana-
Byrum; service officer, C. E. ujg in the history of the Post.
Kramer. J. G. Campen was among those
Captain Henry Gurley and Ser- called upon for a few remarks, during
geant C. W. Heard were visiting which he appealed for the support
speakers, whose remarks principally of the Legionnaires in the forth
dealt with the urgency of the Legion coming fifth war bond drive,
in making preparations now to take Commander Jesse White also em
care of the boys who will return phasized the need of blood donations
from the war. In fact this and the for use in helping to save lives of
idea of constructing a Legion hut soldiers and asked any who will con
was the principal vein of thought tribute of their blood to give him
during the entire meeting. A Bum- their names so that/proper arrange
ber of other* were called upon for meats can be tnade.
At a meeting of Ed Bond Post of
the American Legion held Tuesday
night in the Court House, the Legion
naires, by motion of Judge Richard
Dixon, endorsed R. L. McMillan, of
Raleigh, as a candidate for national
commander of the American Legion.
Mr. McMillan is now vice commander.
Members of the Post were very en
thusiastic over the endorsement,
which received an unanimous vote.
During the meeting new officers
were elected, which are as follows:
Commander, J. L. Chestnutt; first
vice commander, T. C. Byrum; second
vied commander, Shelton Moore; ad
jutant and finance officer, A. E.
Jenkins; Chaplain. W. C. Bunch; ser
geant-at-arms, John A. Holmes;
graves registration officer, W. W.
Byrum; service officer, C. E.
Kramer.
Captain Henry Gurley and Ser
geant C. W. Heard were visiting
speakers, whose remarks principally
dealt with the urgency of the Legion
in making preparations now to take
care of the boys who will return
from the war. In fact this and the
idea of constructing a Legion hut
was the principal vein of thought
during the entire meeting. A num
ber of other* were called upon for
Town And County
Governing Bodies
Discuss Problems
County Commissioners
And Town Council
Meet Jointly
ACTION TAKEN
Repairing of Dock and
Public Toilet Facili
ties Considered
Aside from routine business, few
items were brought before the County
Commissioners at their meeting Mon
day, but it was necessary to extend
the session into the afternoon, due to
a joint meeting with Town Council.
At the morning meeting, two commit
tees appointed at the last Town
Council meeting appeared before the
Commissioners, one with respect to
making immediate necessary repairs
to the County Dock. The other com
mittee was the outgrowth of the re
cent Grand Jury report in which it
was recommended that the County
Commissioners and Town Council
take steps to provide public toilet
facilities in order to eliminate unsani
tary conditions along the water front
and back of stores in the business
section.
The Town Council committee re
garding dock repairs comprised J.
Clarence Leary and J. Edwin Bufflap.
, The urgent need of immediate re
pairs, if boats are expected to use
; the dock was presented by Mr. Leary.
The matter of ownership of the dock
was again raised and upon consulting
W. D. Pruden, who is both Town and
County attorney, the two groups
, were informed that, according to an
, old map, the property is definitely
. owned by the Town. However, it was
pointed out that the dock is used to
a greater extent by people living in
, the County, on the strength of
■ which the Commissioners agreed that
while .there is not a legal obligation
they felt morally obligated to share
in the expense of necessary repairs
at present.
J. P. Partin and Graham Byrum
appeared on behalf of the public
toilet problem, which has been dis
cussed a number of times at Town
Council deliberations, and was renew
ed following the Grand Jury report.
While they are interested in the
welfare of the town, as well as the
county as a whole, the Commissioners
decided that the problem was solely
1 a town matter and for that reason
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Methodist Service
On Sunday Morning
' Services will be held in the Metho
dist Church Sunday morning at 11
o’clock, at which time the pastor, the
Rev. H. F. Surratt, will preach on the
subject, “The Meaning of Religion Is
Love.”
Church school will be held at 9:45
a. m., and the Youth Fellowship
. meeting at 7 p. m. Prayer service
1 will be held Wednesday night at 8:30
o’clock.
Gov. Broughton Endorsed
By Chowan Democrats As
Vice President Candidate
Geo. Elliott Elected I 1
President Alabama
Cotton Mill Group
Chosen at Convention of
Cotton Manufacturers
Association
i
Friends in Edenton will be inter- i
ested to learn that George S. Elliott i
was elected to a full term as presi- i
dent of the Alabama Cotton Manufac
turing Association at the annual '
convention held recently at Birming
ham. He had been serving the unex
pired term of the late G. Hamp
Morris.
Mr. Elliott, son of the late Mr. and '
Mrs. W. 0. Elliott, is connected in an
official capacity with the Dallas
Manufacturing Company at Hunts
ville, Alabama.
Marine Corps Air
Station Booster In
Sale Df War Bonds
Ueut.-Col. Peters Gun
ning For 100 Per
Cent Mark
With no let-up in interest in war
bond buying on the part of Lieut.-
Col. Chester Peters, commanding of
ficer of the U. S. Marine Corps Air
Station, the local base has increased
from a percentage of 3N per cent on
March 4 to 93 per cent, or an increase
of 55 per cent. Broken down, the re
port shows that officers of the Ma
rine Corps and Navy boast 100 per
cent participation in war bond buy
ing, while enlisted members of the
Navy claim 97 per cent, civilians 95
percent and enlisted personnel in the
Marine Corps. 90 per cent.
In a recent letter to Lieut.-Col.
Peters, Rear Admiral A. C. McFall
had this to say:
“On this month’s war bond report
I noticed that as a result of your
campaign your percentage of military
personnel on the bond allotment pro
gram has increased from 49 per cent
to 91.7 per cent, and your percentage
of civilian participation from 25 to
73 per cent.
“It is gratifying to me to see this
improvement . . . ”
Os course. Rear Admiral McFall’s
letter referred to an earlier report,
therefore, the percentage is now
nearer the 100 per cent goal of
Lieut.-Col. Peters.
Miss Edna Goodwin
Girl Scout Leader
Will Attend Group Lead
ership Course June 22
To July 6
Though the organization of a Girl
Scout troop has been considered for
some time by the Edenton Parent-
Teacher Association, definite steps
were taken at a meeting Tuesday af
ternoon when Miss Edna Goodwin
was chosen leader. Impetus to the
Girl Scout movement was given by
Mrs. S. W. Trachta, a former Girl
Scout worker, who because of the un
certainty of her residence here
thought it unwise to act as leader,
but very willingly offered her ser
vices. She contacted Girl Scout
headquarters, and so encouraging
was her report that the biggest step
in organizing a troop was taken by
the P. T. A. Tuesday.
Miss Goodwin will be sent to a two
weeks Group Leadership Course to be
held at Chattanooga, Term., June 22
to July 6, at which she will receive
training which should qualify her to
lead and direct a group of Girl
Scouts.
IN SOUTH PACIFIC
Mrs. J. N. Pruden has been in
formed by her son, Captain Jack
Pruden, that he has arrived some
where in tire South Pacific. Captain
Pruden is a member of the staff of
the 106th Engineers.
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County Convention Held
In Court House Sat
urday Afternoon
PASS RESOLUTION
Ten Delegates Selected
For State Convention
In Raleigh Today
At a well-attended and enthusiastic
Democratic County Convention held
in the Court House Saturday after
noon, the highlight was the unani
mous passing of a resolution endors
ing Governor J. M. Broughton for
the office of Vice President of the
United States as a running mate for
Franklin D. Roosevelt.
The convention was called to order
by Lloyd Griffin, County chairman,
who asked Secretary E. W. Spires to
read letters from Congressman Her
bert Bonner and State Chairman
Monroe M. Redden. The former ex
tended his best wishes for a success
ful convention and expressed regret
that he could not be present. He also
predicted a great Democratic victory.
Chairman Redden’s letter was in
way of an appeal for a special effort
to get out a vote to assure victory
in the general election.
Following the roll call of delegates
to the County convention, Chairman
Griffin instructed the nominating
committee to retire and submit nomi
nations for new officers. This com
mittee was composed of precinct
chairmen, who recommended the re
election of all officers, which are:
Lloyd Griffin, chairman; Mrs. E. N.
: Elliott, vice chairman, and E. W.
Spires, secretary. These officers
were subsequently elected unani
mously. jT
Delegate* to the State convention,
which is being held in Raleigh today
(Thursday) were named and include
L. E. Griffin, R. L. Pratt, E. W.
Spires, T. C. Byrujn, R. C. Holland,
J. G. Cam pen, R. A. Beasley, T. L.
Ward. Marvin Wilson and John F.
White. The county is entitled to 10
votes in the State Convention, and it
was agreed that any other Demo
crat attending today’s convention
will be entitled to a proportionate
part of the vote.
Chairman Griffin appointed a
committee to write resolutions of re
spect for faithful Democrats in the
county who have passed away since
the last meeting, and these include
JuHe-n Wood, C. N. Griffin, J. R,
Wheeler and Millard F. Bond, Jr.
This committee is composed of B. W.
Evans, R. C. Holland and Mrs. W. D.
Pruden.
The resolution endorsing Governor
Broughton for Vice President was
presented by P. S. McMullan and fol
lows:
“Whereas, the name of the Honor
able J. Melville Broughton has been
frequently and prominently mention
ed in the press and over the radio
throughout the length and breadth
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Marines Will Play
Two Games Sunday
Sunbury and Consolidat
ed Aircraft Tackle
Local Outfit
Baseball fans have another double
header in store next Sunday after
noon, when the Edenton Marines are
scheduled to meet the Sunbury ag
gregation on the Hicks Field diamond
at 1:30 o’clock, and follow with
another meeting with the Consolidat
ed Aircraft outfit of Elizabeth City,
which was defeated last Sunday af
ternoon.
Ensign Harry Gaines, coach of the
Marines, is very much encouraged
over the improvement noted in the
hitting department of his team,
which was somewhat disappointing
during the early practice sessions, so
he is expecting his boys to give a
good account of themselves both in
the offensive and defensive depart
ments.
Little is known of the strength of
the Sunbury team, but the Consoli
dated outfit is expected to be mater
ially strengthened, which should re
sult in a harder fought game than
the'one last Sunday.
There is no charge made to see the
games and Coach Gaines, as well as
recreation officials at the base, is
! very anxious to have a luge crowd
lon bend to witness the games.