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VoWne XVl—Number 16. iFire Destroys Waff | Fishery At Emperor ■ On Friday Afternoon I Oldest Fishery In Oper ation In Chowan County I BUILT IN 1800’s Origin of Blaze Still Re i mains Baffling Mys tery; Heavy Loss Fire of undetermined orgin late Fri h day afternoon totally destroyed the J. E. Waff fishery at Emperor along the Chowan River. Origin of the fire is a mystery, for according to Mrs. J. E. Waff, Jr., it started under the cutting shelter over the water and af ter the place had been washed and cleaned for the day, so that everything was wet. While the damage was not estimat ed, Mrs. Waff informed the Herald that consumed by the fire was about |12,000 worth of new twine, between 160,000 ai*} 200,000 herring and a trailer load of salt. Several guns, one an automatic, were also lost. The fishery, the oldest in operation in Chowan County, was built during the 1800’s and represented the efforts and investments of several generat ) ions. Despite the age of the fishery, it had been rebuilt and was wonder fully equipped. When the fire was discovered it had . developed to such a stage that indivi duals were able to do very little to curb the flames. A call went to Eden ton Fire Department, but when th: firemen and trucks arrived the build ing was about to collapse. With a stiff breeze coming off the river, the flames were cutting a path toward the Waff home, but the firemen were able to block further progress. Much of the Spanish moss on the stately trees fell prey to the blaze, but aside from the fishery, the firemen prevented further loss. Important Scout Meeting On Friday Anybody Interested In Youth Invited to Attend Scouters of the West Albemarle District have planned an interesting night for Scouters, friends of Scout ing, their wives, Cubs, Scouts and Sea Scouts. The meeting will take place at 7 o’clock on Friday evening in the Armory. Each family and person is asked to bring a. picnic lunch for the occasion. There will be new films on Cubbing for those in terested in the Cubbing phase of Scouting. For the others there will be round table discussions on the important problems facing mothers and fathers relative to the Scouting program in the West Albemarle. Interesting leaders in Scouting, and leading local Scouters and citi zens will be on the panel to head up the discussions. According to J. Rodney Bunch, chairman of camping and activities, and who is in charge of the affair, this is a most import ant meeting, and anyone interested in children, as well as the registered Scouters, should turn out. P. S. Mc- Mullan, Executive Board Member of Tidewater Council,- J. L. Chestnutt, district chairman, the Rev. W. L. Freeman and other outstanding Scouters from the Tidewater Coun cil are expected to be present. Work Resumed On New Belk-Tyler Store Progress is again npted on the erection of the new Belk-Tyler store on Broad Street. With a goodly amount of the brick walls completed, delay for a few weeks was caused by lack of steel. The steel girders ar- late last week and on Tuesday r the girders were being put in place. J. L. Batton & Bro. is the contractor. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. John Speight Skiles announce the birth of a daughter, born Tuesday night in Chowan Hospital. The newcomer weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces. ROTARY MEETING TODAY Edenton’s Rotary Club will hold its weekly in the Parish House today (Thursday) at 1 o’clock. All members are urged to attend. M [Have Any Rooms?] Mayor Leroy Haskett early this week emphasized the critical housing situation in Edenton and is appealing for local people where possible to offer as much as a single room to accommodate couples. Mayor Haskett stated that he will greatly appreciate any effort or. sacrifice in helping to provide at least temporary living quarters until the local sit uation is relieved. Any person who has a room available is requesetd to register with the Chamber of Commerce, Col. R. E. Hopper, commanding officer at the Marine Corps Air Station, or The Chowan Herald. Few Candidates File For City Offices In Election On May 3rd 0. B. Perry Second In cumbent Who Will Not Be Candidate With eleven city officials to be elect ed in the municipal election Tuesday, May 3, up. to the time The Herald went to press on Wednesday, only five candidates filed with Town Clerk R. E. Leary, and all of these are for re-election. The five who filed thus far are Leroy H. Haskett for Mayor, W. H. Gardner for Treasurer, J. Clarence Leary as Councilman from the First Ward, Clyde Hollowell as Councilman from the Fourth Ward and W. J. Yates as Councilman-at-large. In the election the offices to be filled include the Mayor, Treasurer, three members for the Board of Pub lic Works, one Councilman from each of the four wards and two Council | men-at-large. While no definite statements have been made by most of the incum bents, at least two have stated they l definitely will not seek re-election. These two are Dr. Wallace Griffin and 0. Branning Perry, both members of the Board of Public Works. Dr. Griffin released a statement in The Herald last week, while on Monday of this week Mr. Perry informed The Herald that he will not seek re-elec tion. Mr. Perry is one of the oldest Town officials in point of service, having served in the neighborhood of 16 years, both as a member of Town Council and on the Board of Public Works. In stating his decision not. to seek re-election, Mr. Perry ex pressed his appreciation for the long and loyal support of voters. In prac tically every election during his poli tical career he has been among the top vote-getters, and a number of times led the entire ticket. Mr. Perry’s principal reason for not entering the race is the fact that on ] numerous occasions he heard the opinion advanced that there should be a change in the Board personnel. However, he led The Herald to be lieve that if no other person desired to fill the office, he will be willing to serve again as a service to the Town. Friday of this week is the deadline for prospective candidates to file for any of the city offices in order to have their names appear on the ballot. In 1 the meantime the registration books are open for voters to register. Vot ers should be aware of the fact that there are two sets of registration books, one for city elections only, while the other is for general elec ! tions. To be able to vote for Town officials in the forthcoming election, i it is necessary for a voter to be listed i in the city registration hooks. Up to the present time little in , terest is manifested in the May elec tion despite the fact that at various times the rumor went the rounds that tliere will be a wild scramble for of fice when the election rolls around. Motorists Warned To Remove Switch Keys Chief of Police R. L. Pratt again . ! this week requested The Herald to remind motorists to be sure and re- : move switch keys when leaving their cars. Two cars were recently stolen, i so that with switch keys out of the ! cars there will be less temptation for - anyone to attempt to drive off with : them. 1 Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina,Thursday, April 21,1949. | PERFORMS IN EDENTON MONDAY | r> - • ' I<v , *"** jßPgggwiyy* * . if B mmt BBHBBB|B -. *-x, x L GLEN GRAY Many music and dance lovers of this area are looking forward with pleasure to next Monday night, April 26, when Glen Gray and his famous Casa Loma orchestra will make two appearances in Edenton. The orchestra will present a concert in the high school auditorium at 7:30, after which music will be furnished for a big dance in the Edenton armory starting at 9 o’clock. Hal Lyon Presents Concert May sth Sponsored By Hospital Auxiliary; Tickets Now on Sale _ » Plans have been completed by the Chowan Hospital Auxiliary for spon soring an organ recital by Hal Lyon of Franklin, Va., in the Edenton High School auditorium Thursday, May 5. Tickets are now on sale for the con cert and members of the Auxiliary are hoping that the auditorium will be filled to capacity for the concert., Mr. Lyon is no stranger in Eden ton, for he has presented two previ ous concerts here, one in the Baptist Church and another in the school. He is an artist of wide reputation and will without doubt present a concert which will delight the audience. The organ which will be used by Mr. Lyon will be loaned by the Levy- Page Company of Norfolk. Carolyn Lee Elliott In Junior Voice Recital Miss Carolyn Lee Elliott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Elliott, a stu dent at Flora MacDonald College at Red Springs, N. C., presented a junior voice recital at the college Sat urday evening, April 16. Miss Elliott’s program included the following: Rejoice Greatly from “The Messiah,” by Handel; My Mother Bids Me Bind My Hair, Haydn; Caro Mio Ben, Giordani; Aminte, Old French; On Wings of Song, Mendels sohn; Lithuanian Song, Chopin; The Maiden’s Wish, Chopin; Nobles Seig neurs from “Les Huguenots,” Meyer beer; My Johann, Grieg; The Cuckoo Song, Griselle; Rain, Curran; A May Morning, Denza. JUNIOR WOMAN’S CLUB NOW PUNNING SECOND ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW ON MAY 6 Mrs. Sidney Campen Serving as Chairman For This Year’s Show, Which Will Be Held In Old Dining Room of Hotel Joseph Hewes Mrs. Sidney Campen announced early this week that plans are now under way for staging the second annual flower show sponsored by the Edenton Junior Woman’s Club. Mrs. Campen is chairman of the committee in charge of the show and expressed the hope that the affair will he even more of a success than last year, when the success of the show exceed ed by far all expectations. Mrs. Campen stated that the show wall again he held in the old dining room of Hotel Joseph Hewes on Fri day, May 6, starting at 10 o’clock in the morning. A food bazaar will also be held in conjunction with the show. This feature was also very successful last year when the ladies | sold out long before the flower'show ended.■ Assisting Mrs. Campen in the capacity of various chairmen are the following: Mrs. Earl Goodwin, food bazaar chairman; Mrs. R. N. Hines, Masons Plan Trip To Oxford Orphanage Group Will Leave From Court House Sunday At 8 A. M. Plans under the direction of C. W. Overman are now being made for members of Unanimity Lodge, No. 7, A. F. & A. M., to make a pilgrim age to Oxford Orphanage at Oxford next Sunday. The local lodge takes a great deal of interest in the orphanage and will upon arrival present a sub stantial offering on behalf of Unani mity Lodge. The lodgemen will be guests <■•£ the superintendent, Leon Gray, at a dinner. Mr. Overman stated early this week that the group will leave from in front of the Court House prompt ly at 8 o’clock, so that all who plan to join the tour should be there by that hour. Baptist Bible Class Fish Fry Next Tuesday Night An interesting event planned for Tuesday night, April 26, is the an nual fish fry of the Young Men’s Bible Class of the Baptist Church, of which Lloyd E. Griffin is teacher. The fish fry will be held at the Edenton armory, beginning at 7:15 o’clock, and all members and their wives are cordially invited to attend. AHOSKIE SEEKING GAMES The Ahoskie All Stars are seeking games with independent nines in a 150-mile radius or with any league team before the regular season be gins. Any team wishing to play the All Stars on a home and home basis can contact Gilbert Vaughan by mail or phone, 425-W or 26, Ahoskie., man ager of the Ahoskie white team. 1 decorating committee; publicity, Mrs. r Frank Holmes, and Mrs. George I Payne and Mrs. Clarence M. Speight ■ will be in charge of registration of . flowers. ‘ Last year after the show, flowers I were sent to the hospital, which will 1 most likely be done again this year. Despite the splendid success of • last year’s show, Mrs. Campen* is hopeful that even more flowers will be exhibited this year. One reason ; to expect a larger display is the fact that arrangements will be made to : call for any flowers where donors are unable to take them to the hotel. ' These flowers will be collected on • the day of the show if any member ;' of the committee is notified. •j Many remember the gorgeous dis | play of flowers last year and the i large number of people who attended ■ the show, so that it is confidently expected that this year’s event will , be even more successful. Work Starts Monday On Housing Project At Albemarle Court | Postponed | Due to circumstances beyond their control, members of the Varsity Club have postponed the performance of the “Womanless Wedding” which was to have been held on Friday night, April 22. The playlet will be given at a later date, announcement of which will be made in The Herald. TwoPerformances By Glen Gray Band In Edenton Monday Concert In School at 7:30 And Big Dance at 9 O’clock In Armory Glen Gray, tall, handsome batoner of the Casa uoma Orchestra, will present a musical show in the Eden ton High School auditorium Monday night, April 25, at 7:30 o’clock and later will play for a big dance in the I Edenton armory beginning at 9 1 o’clock. Mr. Gray was born in Roanoke, . Illinois. He was an apt student and graduated from high school at the age of 15. Only the armistice pre vented him from becoming the young est army officer in World War I. He enlisted in the army and his high school education qualified him for of ficers’ training. The war ended two ■ months before he was to receive his ' commission. From that point on, school didn’t J appeal to Glen. He went to work for the Santa Fe railroad as freight hustler. In four years he worked his way up to the position of station | cashier. Glen’s sister was the “musician” , of the family. She started piano , lessons at an early age. Glen toyed with a second-hand alto saxophone j he bought with money he earned at . odd johs, but he didn’t take music seriously. His parents were surpris ed when suddenly he formed his own band, known as “Spike’s Jazz Band”, * which earned a reputation at school t functions around Roanoke. He has r been known as “Spike” ever 6ince. But doubling between the railroad . and music couldn’t last forever. Glen p chose music, went to Chicago to study at thfe American Conservatory , of Music. In 1924 he joined Jean , Goldkette’s Orange Blossoms as Sax . ophonist. In 1929, the Orange Blossoms became the Casa Loma or chestra. Incorporated under that name, with Glen president, saxophon (Continued on Page Eleven) Thomas Byrum, Jr. Jaycees’ President i Officers of Organization | Elected at Meeting i Last Week ' At a meeting of the Edenton Junior Chamber of Commerce held ,at Boswell’s Restaurant Thursday night, Thomas C. Byrum, Jr., was elected president. Other officers elected were: Vice president, Sam Allen; treasurer, Luther Parks; sec retary, R. E. Aiken, Jr., while Willie ■ O’Neal, Thomas Francis and Mike 1 Byrum were named new directors to ; serve with Elbert Copeland, Kermit Layton and Edward Wozelka. Kermit Layton was elected state director. The new president, who will he in stalled at the May meeting of the organization, succeeds Frank Holmes, first president, and who was instru mental in organizing the Edenton Jaycees. MASONS MEET TONIGHT Unanimity Lodge, No. 7, A. F. & A. M., will meet in regular session to-1 night (Thursday) at 8 o’clock in the 1 Court House. An interesting program has been arranged by H. A. Campen, so that all members are urged to bn • present. An attendance contest has been attracting large crowds, with the score of the two sides being very close. W. A. Harrell and T. B. Wil liford are captains of the two sides. IBWoTer Year. ► 16 Houses Expected to Be Completed With in Six Weeks VARIOUS TYPES Corporation Prepared to Build 56 Houses If Need Exists In an effort to relieve Edenton’s housing shortage, ground was brok en and building material arrived at Albemarle Court Monday, and accord ing to David Strain, no time will be lost in erecting up to 5.6 houses if the demand continues for living quar ters in Edenton. Albemarle Court is a portion of i the S. E. Morris farm just back of Morris Circle and along Badham road leading from the Suffolk highway to the Albemarle Peanut Company. Construction of the houses is under contract of the Edenton Housing Corporation, of which C. W. Smith of Raleigh is president and J. B. Tolbert is vice president in charge of con struction. A portion of the plot is already within the city limits, and a request will be filed to include the entire area. Work has been started on a block of 16 houses, which are expected to be completed and ready for occupancy within six weeks. Mr. Tolbert also stated that if all of the proposed 56 homes are built, they will he com pleted by Labor Day. The homes will be of various types, being in the low-cost category. They will be one and two bedroom units, with designs varying in order to make an attractive housing pro ject. The land is high and well drained and was selected as the most desirable from every viewpoint after a number of other sites were con sidered. Those in charge of construction have heard no little clamoring for homes and already many applications have been received for the proposed homes, so that every effort will be made to complete the units as soon as possible. In reviewing the site, Mr. Strain informed the editor of The Herald ' that in order to beautify Albemarle Court, and provide an attractive playground, he will be willing to ap propriate a goodly portion of the site ' facing highway 32 for such purpose if some organization would agree to sponsor the project. A number of stately trees are on the portion of land and with no great deal of effort or expenditure, a very attractive park or playground could be ar ranged. Farm Bureau Will Meet Friday Night Two Special Features Are Arranged For Program According to Edgar Earl Hollowell, secretary of the Chowan County Farm Bureau, the April meeting of the organization Will be held at the Community Building at Cross Roads Friday nightmt 8 o'clock. In a notice sent to members, Mr. Hollowell stated that two special features have been arranged for the program. Dr. Wallace Griffin will be a guest with his unique quiz box and will conduct a guessing contest. The other feature will be an illus trated talk by R. C. Jordan, soil con servationist on “Planning and Laying Out Farm Drainage”. Os course, the regular business will be transacted and every member of the Farm Bureau is especially urged to be present by Louis Francis, president. LIONS CALL OFF MEETING Edenton’s Lions Club did not hold a meeting Monday night of this week, the meeting being called off due to attendance at the anniversary. meet ing of the Hertford Lions Club held Friday night. A goodly number of Edenton Lions attended the meeting. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. George S. Twiddy an nounce the birth of a son, Brian Rob inson Twiddy, born at 3:20 Tuesday afternoon in the Albemarle Hospital, Elizabeth City. The youngster tipped the scale at 7 pounds, 15 ounces.