North Carolina Newspapers

Volume XIV. —Number 14. Four More Candidates Put Hats In Ring For Offiee In ► municipal Election May 6 Clyde Hollo well Out For Councilman In Fourth Ward E. & W. ANNOUNCE RegisL ation Books Said To Be In Deplorable Condition * - Foiir m candidates for office in the m i pa! Democratic primary election to he held May 6 announced their caudal rcy this week. Three of the candidates comprise the entire present Komi of Public Works, J. H. Conger, D. B Perry and Geddes Pot ter. No other candidate has announ ced his intention so seek office on this Hoard. The other candidate to announce that he will be a candidate is Clyde HoTlowell. one of the owners of the Triangle Ci tv ice Station. Mr. Hol lowell is seeking the office as Council man from the Fourth Ward, now filled by Walter M. Wilkins. Mr. Wilkins has not intimated if he will be a candidate or not. He fills the important posistion of chairman of the Finance Committee. Mr. Holiowell has been joint owner of the Triangle Service Station for 12 years and it is his first bid for public offi .e. Up to th •' time of going to press this week there were three contests in the offing. These are for Mayor, with the incumbent, Mayor Leroy Haskett, and J. L. Wiggins, a for mer Mayor, as candidates. The other two contests were in the First Ward, where I. Clarence Leary, incumbent, and Frank Holmes are candidates, and tffc («■, Councilmen-at large, for which W. .1. Yates and .1. Edwin Buf flap, incumbents, and Ed Habit are candidates. Thus fav no announcements for ididacy have been made for treas- r. wh *i filled by Henry Card-1 ;yi<l Second Ward Councilman,j ailed bj Graham Hyrum. In the j Third Ward, George Twiddy is the ~ldy ami" meed candidate. .1. P. Par-! tin is tin- iicumbent in this ward. In; lie Fourth Ward Mr. Hollow ell ,> the i only eandidati thus far. Machine;! for tho election will be set lip To- day light when Town Council rinois. at . i-h the election will be dll :.t ly railed and legist rars ami judges ~f election appointed. It is •■eTtaiii tiiat the attention of the • ounciliwon will In- called to the de ferable • i.ditioij es tiie Town's reg istration hooks, some comment.being heard that it would be advisable to j all for i new registration. Nanas of citizens are still on the books who. have been dead for as much as 2u ' years, it is stated, some are no longer residents and still others have been deprived ■ f the right to vote because ! their names could not he found on the j books. -—y —-—■ AT NATIONAL CONVENTION j Miss Goldie Layton is this week at- ' tending the national convention of the 1 Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Com pany at Columbus, Ohio. Miss Layton was awarded this trip by; the Farm Bureau Company in appreciation of her high pi eduction standing in sale of Farm Bureau insurance. HOLLAND DIRECTS PERTINENT QUESTIONS TO BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS CANDIDATES Believes Candid Answers Should Be Made By All Candidates Seeking Office; Policy Subject For Discussion Among Many Citizens With 12 candidates already in the field for the 11 city offices to be filled in the Democratic Primary Election on May , 6, R. C. Holland this week submitted a letter to The Herald aimed primarily at prospective can didates for the Board of Public Works. Five pertinent questions are « asked regarding the policy of opera tion of the Board of Public Works, which Mr. Holland says, have been reason for nc little comment upon the li-' /t of many interested citizens and h he believes should b|e answered jlMjy ifospective candidates. Up Me. Holland’s letter follows: '‘To the Prospective Candidates for Board of Public Works: • “Shortly you will be offering your services to the citizens of Edenton. It is believed that the voters in con sidering your qualifications will want to know through your candidacy an nouncements your answers to the THE CHOWAN HERALD A NOME NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO TME INTERESTS OF CEtOWAE COUETT, Susan Thigpen Wins Superior Rating in ! Music For Fifth Time Recommended to Parti cipate For State Hon ors April 26 Miss Susan Thigpen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Thigpen, for the fifth consecutive time won a Superior rating in the spring competitive fes tival of the Northeastern Region of the North Carolina Federated Music Clubs held in Windsor Thursday of last week. Miss Thigpen was one of six piano pupils of Mrs. L. L. Lewis’ music Class entered in the contest, playing Rachmaninoff’s Second Concerto. She was accompanied by Miss Charlotte Bunch. Miss Thigpen was rated Superior by the judge, I’rof. MacDonald, head of the Music Department at Wake Forest College. She was also judged by Prof. MacDonald on her solo num bers and rated Superior, and was rec ommended to represent the North eastern Region in a contest to be held in Raleigh April 26, the winner of which will be awarded a scholarship. Margery Thigpen was given a Su perior rating by Albertine Summery, judge, also of Wake Forest, while a rating of Excellent went to Mike Ma lone, Clifford Overman and Joan Cobb. Mary Ann Elliott and Joan Cobb also were awarded an Excellent rating for a duet number. 30,000 Easter Seals Sent Out In County Funds WiFGo Toward Aiding Many Crippled Children "Ib ip Crippled Children” is the j message of the ,'IH.UOn Ka~'.<r Sea mailed to'residents of Chowan County! by Geddes B. Potter, chairman of c distribution in Chowan County'- ir-p* ‘ pled childrt ti’s drive. These lttT.'i, 'ivc stii'kors are i- :i distributed to provide oppmTuiii so public subpi.it of its work on In-ha of crippled and handicapped p. ■ . Funds are needed for services l e the .hundred.- of thousands -of criopled j children in the nation. Funds raised during li*4T will help to give .many crippled children the | services which they need, such as in-1 I dividual instruction in the home and | in special schools, speech correction, I hospital care. Convalescent care, sur- Igery, physical and occupational ther t apy and curative workshops. “Our Society does not duplicate the work of other agencies, public or pri- 1 vote, but is concerned wil-h the unmet needs of crippled children and handi capped adults,’’ according to W. J. Taylor, president of the .Chowan County League for Crippled Children.! following questions: “1. Do you believe immediate steps should be taken to reduce elec tric current rates for domestic con sumers in order that citizens with average incomes may be privileged to have and enjoy the benefits of us ing electrical appliances, such as re frigerators, hot water heaters, wash ing machines, etc.? “2. Do you believe a policy should be pursued in fixing both electric and water rates that contemplates the charging of the lowest possible rates within the limits of the collections for electric current and water used, and making allowance only for a reasonable reserve for necessary ad ditions, replacements,, maintenance ■ and (repairs to buildings, machinery ' and equipment? “3. Do you believe that a policy i of rate making for these public ser- 1 (Continued on Page Eight) Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina, Thursday, April 3,1947. Membership Drive Is Now Under Way For Community Concerts Workers Meet Tuesday Night To Consider I Next Series | J AMES WOLFE HERE Group Considers Sev | eral Programs to Be Scheduled On Monday of this week the Com munity Concert Association began its campaign for memberships, which will continue throughout the remainder of the week. A meeting of officials and workers was held in the Court House Tuesday night, which was attended by •laities Wolfe, organization director of Community Concerts, Inc. It is the hope of the local organiz ation that I.OiHT members will be en rolled for. the next series of concerts, For the first series of concerts,, be tween 701) ami Si)i) inembers, were se cured and because of the splendid concerts schtdtiled and the resultant amount of interest shown, it is the belief that more members will he en rolled in this campaign. The fact is emphasized that with a larger membership more celebrated artists can be scheduled to appear in Edenton front the long list available. Those connected with the drive feel very optimistic regarding the drive, and are of the opinion that the re sponse for memberships will go far beyond last year. The drive will close at 6 o’clock Saturday afternoon, after which no more members will be ac cepted. Concerts being considered, depend ing upon the membership, are the St. Louis Symphonette, the Apollo Boys’ Choir from Texas and Miss Nadin Connor, prima donna of the Metro politan Optra. A meeting of the officers and direc tors has been called for /Saturday, night at 8 o’clock in the Court House, -when the artists will he selected for .the next Serbs of concerts, Claud Gaddy Speaker At B.T.U. Convention i : Baptists of Area Will Meet In AuJar.cLu" April 18-19 Baptists of this area, . and mothers ! who have heard him. will in- . ieiv.;- ed to learn that Claud Gaddy, sec re-' tary of Christian. Education for the North Carolina State Baptist ( ■ nvm-. jt-io.ii, is to bring one of the feature, ' addresses of tin- Eastern Regional: (Training Union Convention in Aulan ■ der April 18-1!). Mr. Gaddy will speak during the Saturday afternoon session, April 11), am the subject, "The Bible—The Hand Book for Christian Workers.” He needs no introduction 'to the Baptists of the Chowan and i West Chowan Associations because of | the fact that he has on previous oc casions delighted similar audiences in this area with his inspiring and inter esting messages. Mr. Gaddy, by vir tue of his association with the public j school system and also the Baptist 'program for the past several years, j comes with an ideal background to j discuss the subject assigned. Dele jgates and those interested in the Training Union work will look for ward to hearing Mr. Gaddy. A program of vocal and instrumen tal music, addresses, talks, demon strations, conferences and a play is (Continued on Page Three) Practically All Stores . Closed Easter Monday According to Peter Carlton, execu tive secretary of the Chamber of Com merce, practically all business houses in Edenton will be closed Easter Mon day, April 7. A canvass of all mer chants was made late last week and with very few exceptions a willing ness was expressed to observe the day as a holiday. Rotarians See Film “Meet North Carolina” Rotarians at their meeting last week adjourned to the Taylor Theater, where they witnessed the picture “Meet North Carolina,” presented as a courtesy of Esso. The film present ed shots from every section of the State, which proved very interesting to those who witnessed it. Chowan Exceeds 1947 Quota In Its Red Cross Drive Chairman G. B. Potter Thanks Patterson and Other Workers $2,600 COLLECTED Fund Chairman Patter son Officially Closes Campaign Captain L. A. Patterson, chairman of the Chowan County Red Cross Fund Raising Drive, reported early this week that the quota, of $2,50(1 had been reached and that the drive was officially, closed. According to reports turned in to Captain Patter son, contributions amounted to some what over $2,6011, or about $1 Oil above !he county’s quota. In reaching the quota. Gi dih s Pot ter, chairman of the Chov u.i County Red Cross Chapter, expressed h;s ap preciation to Captain Patti tson in di recting the campaign, as well as his co-workers and the community at largo, for the splendid work and co operation displayed !>v all in this worthy cause. Captain Patterson, too, extends his thanks and appreciation to his corps of assistants in their efforts to reach the quota, as well as all who made contributions during the drive. He would have liked to publish the names of contributors, but space and news (Continued on Page Three) Mrs. Nathan Dail Named Chairman Os Cancer Drive Canvass For Funds Will Be Made Week of April 14-19 M:-. Nathan Dai! In-.-;: named Chairman of the Cancer drive in Chowan County. a,..'i a itounc. d that a canvass will 1> • held • he' week if Apr" 11-1 ff. Wh'e Mrs. Da- h - a." receiw <1 a qu-ea- 'for tin; c. si:-- . ited that !•' gen! v. i' !>■- nail -ii.i hopes that .amount, wi read •d. T) ••• a c r dri\. in t ; an ' ■ inty is. b-in ■' siimisored by : Jr ■■ W ei i " . a. "i . nvr has a Coins-.,! <i a-t ' and ‘’■ fie’ ,e; ■'■ ! • ; •••-.' m* - '<>?' lift "and happiness shot; ! lie ql p squat concern t.» »*r Son .: the county;" .-aid Mi . • . "In ■ ;r slate last :ir .'2,5.81 moil, won:ii. and child;'. ; fell prey i" tii ■ dis.-a-e. The crut . tragedy a'. >u: this is file fa l that at least -SOo and probably as i any a- I<.f mu- ■ ; deaths were n«edjess. : Early ding-' .nosis and treatment voted have sav cd them." Mrs. Dai! <:ates that ever situ- • j 1!>22, when cancer deaths in Norti Carolina numbered 1,208, the trend | of cancer mortality in the State ha-! been upward. The l!M(i toll was a:, increase of 160 over that of the pro vious year. She is vitally interested in the drive and 'appeals to. every citizen in the county -to. contribute liberally. Mrs. Dail. is now .makiiig.up a ]is" j of canvassers who w ill solicit duCng the w eek designated. Grand Master Os Masons On Visit To Edenton Lodge Large Number Expect ed to Attend Meet ing Tonight William J. Bundy of Greenville, ' Grand Master of Masons in North Carolina, will be a distinguished guest at the meeting of Unanimity Lodge, No. 7, tonight (Thursday). The prin , cipal form of entertainment for the Grand Master will be conferring of the third degree upon two candidates, , after which refreshments will be , served. f i A goodly number of Masons are : expected to attend tonight’s meeting, the entire membership having been i notified and urged to attend. The meeting will begin at 8 o’clock, and visiting Masons are invited. s c Judge Morris Convenes , Spring Term Chowan Court In Memory C. E. Thompson Baseball Officials Greeting Favorable Training Conations Local Games Scheduled To Be Played April 4,5,6 and 8 With a decided change in the weath er, officials and recruits of the Bing hamton and Denver baseball teams are getting down to real hard train ing, the mercury going up to provide baseball weather in Contrast v. itn "lie football-tv ne weather .experienced practically ever since their arrival.. Both the first and second string Triolet teams turned in victories in their first game Sunday when the first s ;i: ; I' a o'.-...': Tars bn the latter’s, diamond. 4 to. 2. On the sa :e afternoon in Hertford the second string rookies defeated the second team of Norfolk bv a score of 11 to 0. Manager Lefty Gomez accompanied the team which went to Norfolk, while Marty McManus directed the team playing in Hertford. A goodly number of fans were on 1 hand in Hertford for the game, but j due to the. chilly weather, many scur j ried home before the game Was over. A game is scheduled to be played bn ! Hicks Field Friday afternoon between j Binghamton and Wake Forest Col-j lege. On Saturday the Triplets are j scheduled to meat Rocky Mount on the j local diamond. On Sunday afternoon ' ■ Norfolk is scheduled to play here and ' next Tuesday. April N. Hartford. The ; | gabies will begin at .2:15 o’clock, j . ; t Peter Carlton Named Gallup Poll Interviewer Defer (.'arlton, exocuCye secretary "f the Ed : t m-Chowan Chamber of Commerce and Mcrchai is A-socia t!"i:. has bei named am hoi iz.-ff i: • v " •• ' ' ! ' (ia ■ / 1 1 1 ii. Chowan County, 11,- wa- tied of ■ ..' In I..Vreni'i Kj !:■ -on, •pre'sh.h'mt. ’i • (ii. -o 1 "I i ■ ,j,. Unerica 1 tluite.of and ■ • -a ' id ' ■" - ■ past, lii years’, -In !«j '''' :■ ■■ ' lie (lalb ii I .i a per Harold Webb Speaker At Lions ( lub .Meeting Harold Webb! one of the partici pants a a recent contest in the Eden- , ter; Hi;;!. School, was the principal speaker at the Lions Club meeting Monday night, when he presented his speech on "Is World Government the Road to Casting Peace?" The address was very well and for cibly delivered and at tile conclusion was greeted w ith a round of applause. Edmund Sidiwarze introduced James' Wolfe, who is here aiding in the Com munity Concert drive. Mr. Wolfe spoke briefly concerning the drive, j HOME DEMONSTRATION CLUBS OF ISth DISTRICT MEET IN EDENTON ON APRIL 10 Very Interesting Program Arranged For Meeting Which Is Calculated to Attract Many Club Women From Entire District Home demonstration clubs of the Sixteenth District Federation will meet in Edenton next Thursday, April 10, at the Edenton High School, which is expected to attract a large number of club women from all over the district. An interesting program has been arranged for the meeting, with Mrs. W. A. Harrell, president of the Cho wan Federation of Home Demonstra tion Clubs, and Mayor Leroy Haskett scheduled to deliver addresses of wel come at the morning session. The response will be made by Mrs. T. C. Perry, president of the Perquimans Federation. Greetings will be brought by Mrs. P. P. Gregory, vice president of the State Federation; Miss Verna Stanton, assistant State Home Agent, and Mrs. Arthur Green, president of the 16th District Federation. Mrs. Frank Elliott will sing a solo as a | feature of the session, and after the " vv * v ear. « ' !Pays Tribute to Prede j cessor At Opening of Spring Term | PRAISES GRAHAM Venire From Bertie Or dered to Try Negro on Charge of Rape i Chester Morris, former Solicitor for the First District, .who last Week was appointed Judge of Superior Court by Governor Gregg Cherry to succeed the ; late Judge C. E. Thompson of Eliza beth City, opened his judicial career in the ancient Chowan County Court , House Monday morning as hi* presid ed over the spring term of court. Im mediately after calling upon Sheriff • J. A. Bunch to open court, Judge Mor ris directed his remarks to Solicitor . John W. Graham and members of the ; |Bar. "Mr. Solicitor and members of the ' Bar.” he said, "Judge C, E. Thompson • has been, assassinated and his going spreads a veil of gloom over the en tire district. He was a beloved and j eminent Judge, a friend of every one who knew him. He was an honest man, a noble son of God. This court will be Convened in memory of Judge Thompson, a friend of the people of the First District and my friend and co-worker through a period of years.” Judge Thompson was scheduled to ! preside iov *r this term of court. | The Grand Jury was then: selected, which included J. A. Webb. Jr., fore ; man, Thomas 15. Wood.,'.'Sidney Cam pen. Thomas J. Hoskins, Jr.. Hender son Ray I’eele, J. D. Word. X. C. Jor dan. R. 11. Byrum. Fred 11 - >sk, ns. 11. iV. Bass. T. Erie Haste. E. K I’rivolt, .Johnnie Bus-, .1. A. Cii .i'i. M. I’. , Kerry. C. (', I’riviott. A. i'. Bunch and ■ George C. Hassell. In beginning his charge :■> the jury, Judge Morr:.. said ; was gratifying in him tn begin liis judicial career within the.wails es tile historic Cho wan County Court House. "As the years com,* and go." he said. "1 will l""k buck ter the milestones to this • fay. for ‘ my lot to begin ny.ju d.-"■■! car-- r. in this historic shrine." Referring uo Solicitor John W. Gra 11ai i. hi . •• vet- who a o was ho g-iiti t solicitorship career. Judge M t "Chowan ,nty is .... !„• .co,. ■ ■; 4 ;;i h.i’ ir./ melt an •. I :.. :ii c ■ ‘... i • 1. ■ will he. ;.i ..'standing career." The •lodge til" ''.-tit e|! • ’i’at no ""in *an ». e i: a 'greater -.parity a.- • <dj ’or. The ,-I is made, he saiid. an >v-rth men than any fina'.’iciai rev. ard. Judge AC iris then sp,,k,* about the 1 Grand Jure system, teliing the mem ■ bers that there is no higher honor I than to serve on a Grand Jury, and that they play a very important part in the administration of .justice. . “These an* trying times," he said, "we have just finished a great war, but your county is* made up of a high type of citizenship, and you do not have as many crimes as in other sec- J.tions,;. still once lira while, one falls by the Wayside, Court houses are now tilled w ith both white and colored defendants, and there is more money (Continued on Cage Eight) business is transacted reports will be presented from Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hertford, Pasquotank and Perquimans counties. County Agent C. W. Overman will lead group singing and at the con clusion of the meeting lunch will be served. At the afternoon session the prin cipal speaker will be Mrs. Harriet Pressly, women’s radio news caster over Station WPTF. Her sub ject will be “America Cuts the Pat tern.” She will be presented by Miss Pauline Smith, Northeastern District Agent. Mrs. Gid Staples of Camden Coun ty will present a report of the Jane S. McKimmon Educational Loan Fund and various committees will make re ports. Attractive programs, on the cover of which is printed historical buildings of Edenton, will be distributed.