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PAGE FOUR The Chowan Herald Published every Thursday by The Chowan Herald, a partnership consisting of J. Edwin Bufflap and Hector Lupton, at 423-425 south Broad Street, Edenton, N. C. Carolina yA. /raw assqciatk*V) i^ji^)N^^ri:rAdvertisinV _ MMager SUBSCRIPTION RATES: fi 5Q One Year- --- ii’.oO Six Months “ ■ . „„ p„ t . ro j second-class matter August ou, 1934. at the Post Office at Edenton, North Caro- Una, under the act of March 3, 1879. Cards of thanks, obituaries, resolutions of respect? etc., will be charged for at regular advertising rates. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1948. THIS WEEK’S BIBLE THOUGHT WHO CAN CREATE A BLADE OF GRASS? The Spirit of God hath made me, andthe breath'of the mighty hath given me life.—Job 33.4. Tough Situation Disposed Os Very seldom is Edenton visited by a snow such as the magnitude of last Sunday when at least eight inches fell from about 5:30 A. M. to shortly before 11 o’clock. Naturally, expensive machin ery for handling snow is not part of the Town s equipment. However, members of the Street De partment faced the situation Sunday and in an effort to provide some relief put into action the grading machine and in a short time had opened two driveways through the business section. Because of the snow banked along Broad Street, it was impossible to park* in front of the parking meters, so that Street Department employees tackled the jola of removing the snow and by Wed nesday morning had all of the Snow on the street in the business section removed. The result of the Street Department’s efforts brought no little praise from Mayor L. H. Haskett, who said he also had heard much favorable com ment upon the way the situation was Handled, and complimented the local department for the splen did job done. It is only fair and proper also to give credit to the State Highway force, who early Sunday morn ing, had equipment rolling on the main arteries of travel, opening up the highways so that travel was possible. While the unusually heavy snow for this section caused some hardship and inconvenience, it also was reason for no little fun and enjoyment. to: groups apparently had a lot of fun wading and slid ing through it Sunday. Some effort also went to ward making snow men, some rather artistic at that. and. of course, not a few took advantage of the importunity to get a mess of snow cream. The snow *as pretty, to say the least, and while some folks were inconvenienced, it was quite noticeable that there was little complaining, and after all. what would have been the use? Nature will take its course whether we like it or not. and if nothing else, it provided a new subject for con. ver ation at least for a few days. Bordering On Over-Organization Another effort is scheduled to be made h riday night to organize a Junior Chamber of Commerce, and while The Herald is wholeheartedly in accord with any movement for the betterment and prog ress of the community, the opinion is expressed that a Junior Chamber of Commerce in Edenton is ill-timed and will have more of a detrimental eVect than it will helpful. In the first place, Edenton lacks very little at present in being over-organized, for even now there are a number of people who are connected with this or that, group and not a few times even meet ings conflict, as do also the activities of various organizations. At present the Chamber of Commerce and Mer chants Association is only in its second yeah with The Betty Shoppe Final Close-Out \ of Winter Dresses Regular $8.95 to $12.95 $4• 9 5 Regular $14.95 to $26.95 $6.95 COME EAAr AND PICK YOUR CHOICE .* £ .„ ) . He ard & Seen By “Buff*’ 11 I ~ , ~‘**'"‘"*‘** , ***'* , '"4 | I consider Johnny Curran a real friend. Last Thurs day night I was walking up Broad Street, followed close ly by Sheriff Bunch, Deputy Sheriff Herman White, Judge Marvin Wilson, Mayor Leroy Haskett and members of the police force. As we passed Friend Johnny, he stop ped and asked, “How much is Buff's bond? —I’ll stand for him.” However, we were on our way to the Albe marle Case to eat a steak at a farewell party for"E. R. Tolley. So if I get in trouble I’ll be calling for Johnny. o EdentoiYe population increased considerably over the week-end, but all of the newcomers were men, and spine less ones at that. The men were made of snow, so that some of the youngsters no doubt figured they came from the North Pole and were, therefore, “furriners,” for most of the snow men were decapitated before the sun just about finished the job Wednesday. Anyway, there were quite a few attractive snow men, so that the next snow of that size we have, we ought to offer prizes for the best one. I, ■ ...-o * 1 And talking about the snow, a lot of folks had a big time. The “kid” who had just about the biggest time, however, was Jordan Yates, for he had been wishing for just about what we got. A trio of young ladies, all diked out in men’s trousers, also had a lot of fun, for in front of The Herald office they got down on all fours to play in the snow. They just wanted to get close to it, perhaps. o It’s welcome news to the town’s teen-agers to hear that the Teen-Age Club will open again. From what I hear this group of boys and girls has had a few miserable week-ends since the club has been closed for a couple of weeks. O- Now that the snow is pretty well gone, one of the fav orite pastimes is for folks to measure how much oil they have in their tanks. o Carey Bunch gave the low down on fishing at last week’s Rotary meeting. He was saying that if there are not enough small fish for the large fish to eat, the latter will soon disappear. Gosh, a lot of us evidently have been catching some of the big fish’s victuals. Then Carov said quite a few people are constructing private fishing ponds both for pleasure and as a source of food supply. I wanted to get the names of some of ’em, for the fishing holes around here are about fished out. But the way Carey explained it. these folks are just as par ticular about the fishing ponds as they are their smoke houses. a full-time secretary, so that it can still be consid ered in its infancy so far as a Chamber of Com merce is concerned. Then, too, if a Junior Chamber of Commerce is organized it is obvious that it will draw from the Chamber of Commerce not only members, but financial assistance as well. If The Herald under stands the function of the Chamber of Commerce, there is plenty of opportunity for both young and old members to devote their energy to worthwhile projects. The fact of the matter is that already too many organizations are in existence with the primary purposes of each at times being greatly neglected due to the fact that too few are willing to put their shoulder to the wheel and help carry on various projects. We have the Rotary and Lions Clubs, the American Legion and Legion Auxiliary, the VFW Post, the Varsity Club, the Junior Woman’s Club and possibly others, and in way of fraterni ties the Masons and Red Men. All of these or. ganizations have for their primary purpose the making of a better community and such is. no doubt, the purpose of a Junior Chamber of Com me-ce. However, if some activities for the welfare of the town are now neglected, there is little reas on to believe that another organization added to what we alreadv have will set the world on fire. There ,are enough capable men affiliated with present organizations to handle any phase of local activity, if they desire to he active. There is room, however, for every organization to become more interested in the community and become a power for good and progress. This is more to be desired than the formation of a new organization which will most likely sap from the Chamber of Commerce, at least, enough strength to render it ineffective, especially if it is forced to revert to a part-time secretary. The Herald ventures the prediction that if a Junior Chamber of Commerce is organized, the success of both Chamber of Commerce groups will gradually but surely peter out. WANTED—CLEAN RAGS. MUST be free from buttons and pins. No small scraps wanted. Bring to The Chowan Herald office, where market price will be paid. OLD Mr. BOSTON BRAND ROCKING CHAIR BLENDED WHISKEY _____ •swots’ M PtOOP fnM mi NM »y KKE NOTNEM DMTUiRIEt, MIC. BOSTON,MM*. THE CHOWAN HERALD, EDENTON, N. C., THURSDAY, 5, 1948. Program Features Founders’ Day At Meeting Os P. T. A. John A. Holmes Lists Accomplishments of Local Group This year, 1948, being the 51st an niversary of the Congress of Parents and Teachers, the major portion of the meeting of the Edenton PTA Tuesday was devoted to a program to this effect. Mrs. John Burton Harrison of the program committee read the message from the Parent Teacher’s magazine telling how the organization was founded on February 17, 1897, by Alice McLellan Birney and Phoebe Apperson Hearst, for the welfare of children. The article described the whole national design of the or ganization, comparing it to a great Mosaic masterpiece in which each unit is essential for the perfection of the whole. Mrs. Harrison concluded the article with the well-known be lief that firm faith and a sense of responsibility for every individual is necessary for the successful function ing of such an organization. John A. Holmes gave a resume of the accomplishments of the local PTA since its beginning, expressing his belief that the PTA is a real morale builder and that the school ffiiufMorg anrf dat ILass 7 F@f2.ILL. VN 'V\ (SjOARD Regular $1.30 Xg O.T 99c I Overhaul »©t MOST CAM. L Hmta mint AN? $W MIN. Goad Glares meet I C C. RE QUIREmENTS. 28c WHY STUMBLE IN THE dark? burns^for KSMB ONLY KAMOMTHIwm yjSjfJ Req 2doyscniy f) R«q. 2 PAYS ONLY 56c 39c 1^— '■ * 4 would be at a tremendous loss with out it. Some of the projects of the asso ciation are the lunch room which is such a fine asset to the school; the fence enclosing the grounds, the el ection to operate the school on a higher standard, beginning with the addition of the ninth month before this was taken over by the State, the organization of Girl Scouts in Eden ton, the Teen Age Club, free lunches and clothing for needy children dur ing the depression, purchasing phono graphs for school and supplying records,'support of movement for in creasing teachers’ salaries, the drive to raise funds for the revival of a band, donations to athletic association, sponsoring a dancing class and sup porting the bond issue. During the business meeting, Mrs. John M. EMiott reported 5660 lunches served in January, 803 being free. A motion was carried to have PTA members aid supervision of lunch room with Mrs. H. A. Campen as chairman. Mrs. Albert Byrum announced that the Teen Age Club will again be open Friday of this week. 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