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Volume XIII. —Number 43.~ 4-H Club Achievement Day Scheduled To Be Staged In tdenton Armory Saturday Dean I. 0. Schaub Will Be Principal Speaker For Occasion publiclnvited Boys and Girls Arrang ing Various Kinds Os Exhibits The second annual 4-H Club Achie vement Day will be held at the Ed •enton armory on Saturday, Novem ber 2, at 2 o’clock, when Dean I. O. Schaub, State Director of the Agri cultural Extension Service, will be the main speaker. This program is for all 4-H Club members of Chowan County and each member who had a project in 1946 is urged to have an exhibit on dis play at the Armory next Saturday, The families of the club members are invited to attend Achievement Day, and the parents of all club members are given a special invita tion to attend. The general public is also invited to attend the pro gram. The boys will exhibit corn (10 ears), peanuts (100), and any garden vegetable which is suitable for dis play. Five live birds of any class of poultry may be exhibited, but alii five birds must be in the same class; either pullets, hens or fryers. The poultry will be judged on the basis of the best birds shown, regardless of class. The girls will exhibit biscuits, pies, cakes, canned foods, aprons, needle work, including embroidery, crochet ing, knitting, skirts and blouses, and dresses. Cash prizes will be given for the three exhibits of each class, judges for the boys’ exhibits .1 be B. E. Grant, County Agent of Bertie County and I. C. Yagel. assistant county agent of Perquimans County. Judges of peanuts will be representatives from the local mills. Judges for the girls' exhibits will be Miss Edna Wilkins, Home Eco nomics teacher of Chowan High School and Miss Josephine Grant, Home Economics teacher of Edenton High School. There will not be a sale of any kind held at Achievement Day this year, so all club members are urged not to bring in any peanuts, corn or other 4-H projects for sale. All record books will be judged as to neatness, accuracy and general ap pearance, and all club members who had a project in 1946 must have his or her record book with him at Ac hievement Day. Cash prizes will be i given for the best record books. All entries must be in not later than 12:45 noon, Saturday, as judg- I ing will begin at 1 o’clock. Parents - Teachers Sponsoring Bazaar Interested People Will Be Asked to Make Donations The P. T. A. finance committee, under the chairmanship of Mrs. Rupert Goodwin, has announced that December 7-8 will be the days set for holding the Bazaar, which is the first to be held in Edenton for the past several years. Assisting the finance committee in completing plans, and advertising the Bazaar, are the city school fac ulty members, grade mothers and others who are already at work on the project, and who report a great deal of interest being shown by the public in regards to the success of the Bazaar. All interested people in the com munity are urged to plan donations, which can be hand made, or bought. Canned foods, pickles, preserves or -"ything saleable will be gladly ac ed by the committee. At a later y, each and every home in the * aiunity will be contacted through -,id by the workers, and it is hoped that a goodly response from all will be noted. The place for the Bazaar will be announced at a later date. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Born to Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Bell, a daughter, Cora McGregor Bell, at; Rocky Mount on October 19. Mrs.' Bell is the former Miss Ruth Privott. THE CHOWAN HERAL D d NOME EMWEPAPME PMTOTMB TO VMM IMTMMM&TM 09 CMOWAM COUNTY Red Cross Chairman GEDDES B. POTTER At the annual meeting of the Chowan Chapter of the American Red Cross, Geddes Potter was elected chairman. succeeding Mrs. J. N. Pruden, who has served as chairman continuously for 27 years. Richard F. Elliott Elected President Edenton Peanut Co. Other Officers Re-elect ed at Board of Direc tors’ Meeting Richard F. Elliott last week was i elected president of the Edenton Pea- j nut Company, succeeding the late W. I). Pruden. The election took place at a meeting of the board of direc tors, at which time other officers were re-elected as follows: William Shepard, vice president; James E. Wood, secretary-treasurer, and Miss Helen Goodwin, assistant secretary-treasurer. Edenton High Meets Plymouthjln Friday Aces Lead In Number Os Games Played Thus Far Gradually improving so that they j now have as many victories to their credit as losses, the Edenton Aces j 7 will tackle the strong Plymouth High 1 School eleven on Hicks Field Friday night at 8 o’clock. Though very much encouraged over the improved playing of his boys, Coach Tex Lind say warns them that Friday’s game will be another tough fight and has been drilling them hard this week in anticipation of the game. The Plymouth team is reported to* have two exceptionally good back field players, so that practice has been concentrated on the defensive part of the game. Since the two schools met for the first time on the gridiron in 1926, nine games have been played, of which Edenton has won seven and Plymouth two. The Aces rolled up the largest score in 1937, 44-0, while in 1939 Plymouth won 32-0. Members of Edenton’s squad are in good shape, so that they will put forth every effort to win and thus better their record by winning more games than lost. Up to the present they have won three and lost three. Inspector Says Boiler At Laundry Is O. K. At the request of C. P. Wales, pro prietor of the Edenton Laundry, a certified boiler inspector on Sunday inspected the boiler at the Edenton Laundry, which has been the target of recent criticism. According to the inspector, the boiler is in a satisfac tory condition in every respect, and a detailed report will be * submitted to Mr. Wales from headquarters. The inspector recommended a stok- I er to eliminate the soot coming from 1 the boiler or raising the stack six feet higher. | " Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina, Thursday, October 31, 1946. Geddes Potter New Chairman Chowan Red Cross Chapter Succeeds Mrs. J. N. Pru den Who Filled Posi tion For 27 Years OTHERI)FFICERS Miss Elizabeth Moore Praised For Home Service Work At the annual meeting of Chowan Chapter of the American Red Cross Wednesday night of last week Geddes Potter was elected chairman to succeed Mrs. J. N, Pruden, who has creditably filled the position for 27 years. Other officers elected were: Mrs. George S. Twiddy, vice chair man; Mrs. Richard Weeks, treasurer; Mrs. Frank Elliott, secretary: W. H. Gardner, chairman of the Roll Call, and the following directors: W. J. Taylor, Mrs. J. W. Davis, Dr. O. L. Holley, Miss Rebecca Colwell, Mrs. W. H. Coffield, the Rev. H. Freo Surratt, Mrs. J. N. Pruden, John A. Holmes and Mrs. Earl Goodwin, chairman of the Junior Red Cross. Reports were presented from the various committees, and Mrs. Pruden also commented upon the overall work of the chapter, with special praise going to Miss Elizabeth Moore for her spiendid work as chairman of. home service. Present at the meeting were Miss Janet Cox, general field representative and Miss Flor ence Kellam, field representative of home service. The latter was high in her praise of Miss Moore’s work and cited an honor conferred upon her at a regional meeting of home service chairmen. Both leaders were delighted with the report of the chapter. In relinquishing the presidency which she held so long. Mrs. Pruden stated that she thought a man can do a better job and that the organi zation will be even more active with younger blood injected into the I chapter. Mrs. Pruden organized the ! chapter 27 years ago when she was a member of the Woman’s Club ! and has carried the responsibility of chairman continuously ever since. Her eyes became moist as she briefly reviewed her association with the chapter and the friendships she made during the intervening years. Mr. Potter is very well versed with Red Cross work, having for many and in the most trying years served as home service chairman. In ac cepting the presidency, Mr. Potter said there will be need for the Red Cross as much as after the other war and that he will need the help and cooperation of all the officers and members. He promised to do the best he can with the cooperation of all concerned. At the close of the meeting the following were presented ribbon pins for outstanding service: Miss Eliza beth Moore, Geddes Potter, Mrs. W. H. Coffield, Mrs. J. W. Davis, Mrs. J. N. Pruden ahd a citation was pre sented J. Clarence Leary, for his accomplishment as roll call chairman. Taylor Theatre Will Undergo Renovation Latest Equipment Pur chased at Expendi ture of $25,000 S. W. Taylor announced this week that he has purchased new seats, carpets and cooling equipment which will be used in renovation of the Taylor Theatre. The new seats are the best that can be bought, having upholstered backs with spring edge cushions. The cooling plant will con sist of the latest type with air wash ed with cold water at a capacity of 60,000 cubic feet per minute, with distribution covering all parts of the theatre. The new equipment rep resents an expenditure of $25,000, with delivery promised early in the spring. The present equipment in the Tay lor Theatre will be installed in the new theatre next door to the Taylor. Ginning Os Cotton Is Trailing Last Year F. W. Hobbs, special agent for the Bureau of the Census, states in his first cotton ginning report of the season that 132 bales of cotton were ginned in Chowan County from the 1946 crop prior to October 18. This amount is far below last year at the same time, when 466 bales had I been ginned from the crop of 1945. Public Invited To Inspect Hospital At Base November 3rd Building Will Be Open For Inspection From 2 to 4 P. M. CROWD "EXPECTED Trustees Now Seeking Personnel to Begin Operation With the Chowan County Hospital board of trustees now in control of the hospital at the Edenton Naval Air Station, an announcement has been made that the people of Chowan County are incited to visit and in spect the hospital on Sunday after noon, November 3, from 2 to 4 o’clock. At that time the hospital will be open to the public in order to afford an opportunity for any person in terested to become acquainted with the building, equipment, supplies and 1 1 general lay-out as turned over to the Town of Edenton by the Navy De partment. The hospital trustees hope that j many will visit the hospital at the time designated in order to become more familiar with the hospital sit uation as it now stands. The trustees are now endeavoring to secure the services of a surgeon and manager, so that the hospital ; can begin operation as soon as pos- ! sible. i ■—_—_—_— ——,■ , Inglis Fletcher’s New Book Now On Sale Publishers Send Many Review Copies to Na tion’s Newspapers According to Herman R. Ziegner of the Bobbs-Merrill Company, pub lishers of Indianapolis, review copies of Inglis Fletcher’s latest and best Albemarle novel, “Toil of the Brave,” have been sent to newspapers all over the country. A copy of the book, which is now | on sale in Edenton, was received by j The Herald and accompanying it was 1 a brief lettei from Mr. Ziegner in , which he said in part: "We send no copy of ‘Toil of the ! Brave’ with so genuine a pleasure as we have in sending today a copy to you. Inglis Fletcher’s debt to Eden-1 ton for the brilliant material of her j books is great, and the debt of the many thousands of readers who find 1 her work fascinating is equally large.! We at the office of Bobbs-Merrill' truly have often marveled at the al- j most incredible number of great men i Edenton and North Carolina produced ; in our Revolution. ‘Toil of the Brave’ 1 is a stirring tribute to those men and ; an imposing monument to North! Carolina. We know you will have! pride in the book, and we wish you ; much enjoyment of it.” Duo-Pianists Delight Audience In Edenton Members of the Community Con-! cert Association, which includes ; people in Edenton, Chowan County ' and several other nearby communit ies, were delighted with the concert presented in the school auditorium Friday night by Ethel Bartlett and Rae Robertson, duo-pianists. The concert was the first of three sched uled to be held and if the one Friday night is an indication of what may be expected of the others, members of the organization will be very well pleased. , j Friday night’s artists presented a • varied and different program of var , ious numbers which were greeted by 1 rounds of applause calling for sev eral encores, and much favorable comment was heard following their , concert. Highway Engineer McKim In Edenton T. J. McKim, engineer for the First Division of the State Highway Com mission, was in Edenton Wednesday of last week to check on the work done in North Edenton. Mayor Le roy Haskett and Street Commissioner ’ J. Edwin Bufflap called attention to the portion of sidewalk which was torn up, but Mr. McKim did not give any assurance that the State would replace it He expects to return very shortly and go into the matter furth er with local officials. Chamber Commerce Votes In Favor Adding Full Time Secretary Beginning Jan. 1 | Heads March Dimes | ii i —«mrmi i ' *>’ ■ .:•>$ ■ '■■■ ... < ' . /fjSgSpf ’>• j . jk Wi.- i ks f/t - “’r ’ ■ ROBERT L. PRATT J. Edwin Bufflap, chairman of the Chowan County Chapter of the National Foundation For In fantile Paralysis, this week ap pointed Robert L. Pratt as direc tor of Chowan County’s 1947 | March of Dimes campaign. Hertford - Edenton Play Return Game On Armistice Day Rivals Will Meet Second Time For Benefit of Injured Players According to Coach Tex Lindsay, a j football game has been arranged be tween Edenton and Perquimans High! 1 Schools which is t<> be played on No vember 11 as an Armistice Day at traction. The game will be played j j on Hicks Field, though at this writ-; j ing it had hot been decided if the 1 game will he played in the afternoon ! or night. 1 The two teams met earlier in the ! ! season, when the Perquimans team I won by a score of 6-n, so that with j a noticeable improvement in the j ! brand of ball played by the Aces, a i battle royal should be in the making.! The meeting of the two arch rivals ! | was primarily scheduled as a benefit"! ! game for the purpose of raising ! funds for the benefit of injured play j ers. Several X-ray pictures have 'been necessary, as well as other ne j cessary expenses due to injuries, so | i that it is hoped a large number of j fans turn out and help to swell the j ! fund. Because of the keen rivalry I between the two teams, a large hum-. ! her of fans from Edenton and Hert- j ford is expected. Important Meeting Os Legion Auxiliary The monthly meeting of the Ameri ! can Legion Auxiliary will be held j I Friday night at 8 o’clock in the home j of Mrs. W. H. Coffield. All members j are reminded to (ming gifts for the] gift shops that are to be set up in ; the hospitals at Oteeri, Fayetteville’ and Moore General Hospital at Ashe- j ville for hospitalized veterans to se- : lect gifts to send home to their fain-j ilies for Christmas. This is a very worthy project and all members are urged to attend and bring gifts so that they can be sent in by tlie middle of November. Other important matters will be discussed, for which reason a full attendance is desired. Mayor Appointed On Veterans’ Committee Mayor Leroy Haskett this week was appointed by Governor R. Gregg Cherry as a member of the Veter ans Committee in Chowan County. The purpose of the committee is to assist returning veterans, getting j them oriented and acclimated as soon 1 as possible after returning home. MISSIONARY SOCIETY WILL MEET MONDAY AFTERNOON ( The Woman's Missionary Society I of the Baptist Church will meet at the Church Monday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock. All members are urged to attend. $1.50 Per Year. | Committee Negotiating With Peter Carlton For Position SALARY 7 $3,500 Group In Favor Setting Up Recreational Cen ter at Air Station At a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Association held in the Court House Tuesday night it was decided to employ a full time secretary, and following quite a lengthy discussion, a motion was made and passed to employ Peter ] Carlton, Boy Scout field executive, at a salary not to exceed $3,500. The same committee which has been working on a full-time secretary angle was requested bv President Jesse Harrell to contact Mr. Carlton and, if he accepts the offer, to draw up the necessary contract. Mr. Carl ton was not present at the meeting, but was considered the most promis ing prospect for the position, the first full-time secretary ever employed by the local organization. After calling the meeting to order Mr. Harrell stated that he was con vinced that there is a general desire for a full-time secretary, saying that not a few members had made only a j part of their contribution and would | pay in full if and when a full-time secretary was secured. Besides, said Mr. Harrell, much of the money paid j in membership dues was given on the assumption that a secretary will be ! employed. ! In rehearsing the drive for mom ! berships, Mr. Harrell said that about ! $2,50(1 had been collected, though not 1 all of the committees had mode a re port. He expressed confidence that the budget will be raised when it is known that a full-time secretary will ! be employed. Trte budget a.- planned for the yeai 1 calls for $6,300, of which amount , $3,500 will go for the salary of a sec ! retary. Mr. Harrell said he felt rea sonably sure the budget could be ! reached and further stated that it ! was his firm belief that unless a full time secretary is secured, the use fulness of the Chamber of Commerce : will be of little consequence. No definite answer from the conr ; mittee was available when The Her ! aid went to press as to whether or not Mr. Carlton will accept the sec | retaryship, but the general- impres ] sion was that he will. I J. H. Conger presented the idea of ! setting up a recreational center at I the Naval Air Station, whereby the swimming pool, tennis courts, a golf course and other facilities could be utilized for the benefit of the general public. He was desirous of learning ! the attitude of the Chamber of Com j merOe so that efforts might go for (Continued on Page Two) R. L. Pratt Director 1947 March Os Dimes Appointed This Week By Chowan County Chairman Chowan County’s 1947 March of i Dimes campaign will be directed by 1 Robert L. Pratt, who this week was i appointed by J. Edwin Bufflap, | chairman of the Chowan Chapter of | the National Foundation For Infan tile Paralysis. Mr. Pratt succeeds J. A. Moore, who served as director last year and under whose leadership the county maintained its previous record of exceeding the quota allo cated. Mr. Pratt is no novice at raising funds, for on numerous occasions he has been called upon by various or ganizations when it was necessary to raise money, and in every instance he has accomplished what he was asked to do. His name has gone in to State and national headquarters, from where he will receive a 1947 Cam paign Plan Book and a certificate of j appointment from Basil O’Connor, i president of the national organiza- I tion. The March of Dimes campaign this year will begin January 15 and end January 30, and while Chowan’s quota 1 has not been released, Mr. Pratt will have completed his organization in plenty of time for the drive and hopes the response will again be liberal, so that the county will again meet or exceed the quota.
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