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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 LuDton, at 428-426 South Broad Street, Eden ton, N. CL —T 'l' ,/Ncrih Carolina vJS. f PUSS ASSOC lATKjpij J. EDWIN BUFFLAP Editor HECTOR LUPTON Advertising Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year 6*.<g Six Months ... BL26 Entered as second-class matter August 30, 1984, at the Post Office at Edenton, North Caro lina, under the act of March 8,1879. Cards of thanks, obituaries, resolutions of respect, etc., will be charged for at regular advertising rates. THURSDAY, MAY 25, 1950. Who Will Harvest The Cotton Crop? The boll weevil and other cotton pests are getting ready to enjoy another year of high living at the ex pense of North Carolina cotton farmers. When the boll weevil lives high, the cotton farmer’s income dwindles. This means that fanners have less money to spend for the things they need and for the little luxuries that go to make up good living. The boll weevil gets fat and the cotton farmer gets poor. Income of businesses patronized by the cotton farmer is reduced. According to an unofficial estimate of the National Cotton Council, insect losses for the cotton belt last year totaled approximately $470,111,000. In North Carolina these losses amounted to $23,- 901,000, or about $224 per cotton farm. Insects de stroyed an estimated 18 per cent of the North Carolina crop. What percentage of this year’s cotton crop will the boll weevil and his greedy running mates constime? Our entomologists warn that in many areas the threat of boll weevil damage during this season is even greater than it was at this time last year. Losses in 1949 were the highest in 22 years. In the face of this threat, farmers are advised to stock up on poison and get their equipment ready for a furious fight- The cotton industry is calling for an all-out war to control boll weevil arid other pests this season, asking for a concentrated state-by-state, county-by-county, and comniunity-by-community battle. It is seeking to en list not only cotton farmers and other members of fne cotton industry but also bankers, merchants, civic clubs, farm organizations and other agencies. This campaign is important to all of us in this cotton-producing area. It deserves full support. A Privilege And Duty Once again an election is scheduled to be held when, on next Saturday, voters will be allowed the privilege to choose officials to fill important public offices. Much has been said, printed and heard about the various can didates, so that Mr. Voter for the most part is about fed up on election talk. The Herald has no intention to lend its influence for any particular candidate, but it is not hesitant to re mind voters that it is not only a privilege but a solemn duty to cast a ballot for the candidate of their choice. Every voter should consider the qualifications of various candidates for the office they seek, then go to the polls and cast a ballot for the one they think will fill the office In the best interest of the town, county, state and ration. John F. White { For Representative j I Saturday, May 27th I f His Legislative Experience Will Enable Him To Protect ?' if. The Interest Os Chowan f < * * \ County and Promote The , , , Welfare Os The State. 1, , ( This Advertisement Sponsored By Friends of John F. White 1 THE CHOWAN HERALD EDENTON, N. C., THURSDAY, MAY 26,1956 “ 1 " -'-'-i-'-'-i-'—, Heard & Seen By “Buff” Slipping out of town over the week-end calls for a “report,” no doubt I had the pleasure of attending the 40th anniversary reunion of my high school cbmi in York, Pa., and to say I had a wonderful time is putting it mildly. Os 62 members of the class still alive, 56 put in an appearance, Borne coming from distant states. Os those present I recognized only two right off, hut, ol course, as I glanced at their badge or was introduced, ] remembered practically all of them. I was the only one present from the Souht and, of course, I was slapped on the program to give ’em a sample of the Southern way of talking. Forty years saw all of my former classmates well preserved. Most of the gals were very attractive and young looking, but they couldn’t fool me and I told ’em so. You see just about every one of ’em was 14 years old when they entered high school. All of them passed their work and graduated in four years. It has been 40 years since they nervously received their diplomas. So by simple arithmetic, 14 plus 4 plus 40 equals 68. r So practically every one of ’em was 58 years old when they look to be 25 or 30. Except for yours truly, it was an exceptional class. In fact, so varied has been the call ing of the class members that the group could be put on an isolated spot, and set up and operate a municipal ity. Although I feel far behind in my work and worked like a slave this week to catch up, I had a .better time than I anticipated, so that I do not regret the sacrifice I made to again meet with my former classmates who are a splendid group of men and women. And to show the initiative of some of the gang, the talk was going the rounds at the meeting that a 50th anniversary re union will be held. Gosh, I’ll no doubt need a pair of crutches or a wheelchair by that time —if I’m among the living. Anyway, I’ve been away from Pennsylvania so long that it was sort of hard for me to pronounce some of the Pennsylvania Dutch names. One of the most attractive and symbolic displays I’ve seen in a long time is the miniature Flanders Field on the town lot next to the police station. The display was arranged in connection with Poppy Day next Saturday. < If you are not very enthusiastic about buying a poppy, ; go look over the display in order to awaken in you your : debt of gratitude for the sacrifices made by those the t crosses represent. Well, after Saturday maybe we’ll be able to hear something brides election. Os course, the principal in- , terest centers around the Graham-Smith race for the ■ United States Senate, and despite predictions by the i most ardent supporters, none of ’em know what they are ; talking about. The outcome will not be known until the ] votes are counted. Those who miss their guess will ; close up like a clam and, of course, those who guess , right will be able to (and many will) say “Just like I ] had it figured out.” Some very smart people, eh? o Mrs. R. F. Cheshire was 90 years old on Tuesday of this week and is one of the oldest citizens of EdentoK She was made happy by visits and cards from friends, and a telephone call from a “young” fellow, Sam Mor ris, who is her senior by four months. My congratula tions go to both of ’em. o- In May quite a few subscriptions to The Herald expire and this group has been notified. A number of notes are written on the slips when returned, and this one was jotted down by Herbert Smith over in Ahoskie. “Buff, keep The Herald coming until you either complete your house or learn to cook—whichever comes first.” But, Herbert, according to the rumors, it’s no need for me to learn to cook. Mayor Leroy Haskett Returns From Trip To Southern States Says No Town Has Any thing on Edenton In Cleanliness Mayor and Mrs. Leroy Haskett, ac companied by their son, daughter-in law and grandson, Roger K. Haskett, Jr., returned home Friday night after ten days spent in Mississippi, Louisi ana and Florida. 'Roger Haskett’s enlistment in the U. S. Army has expired, but he will be obliged to return to Bixoli, Miss., to secure his discharge, after which he and his family plan to live in Edenton. 'Mayor Haskett was very enthusi astic about his southern trip, saying he made close observations in large and small towns, and none of them, he said, equalled Edenton, in clean- CORNS DO NOT HAVE ROOTS 'Corns and callouses do not grow from roots. They are an accumula tion of dead tissue that 'becomes hard and pushes on the nerves causing, at times, pains in other parts of your body. Recently a local woman stated her corns and callouses disappeared after several treatments of 'PED-EX. No more aches and pains from unneces sary nerve pressure that she thought was rheumatism, and her friends re mark that she looks years younger. PED-EX is formulated of essential oils, by massaging it into the feet you not only remove the accumulated dead tissue, called corns and callouses, but also get relief from tired, aching, burning feet. So don't go on suffer ring—Get PED-EX. 'Sold by all drug stores here in Edenton in professional size only. ’ jj j An Open Letter j T To The Democratic Voters ' r f of Chowan County £ V There are times in our lives when it is a duty we owe our genera tion and posterity to STAND UP AND BE COUNTED. We think ( , T such a time has arrived in North Carolina. On May the 27th the ‘ j Democrats of North Carolina will be called upon to decide whether S our fair State shall go to the “Left” and towards Socialism, or to 1 * I stick to its traditional Constitutional Government. In the contest I for United States Senator the line is clearly drawn, # and we have , > T a leader of unquestioned honesty and sincerity on each side. Dr. ‘ I Graham leads the group who favor the “Left,” and Willis Smith f ? leads the group that favors our present Constitutional system- It 5 J is the duty of every citizen to determine NOW in which direction f J he desires to travel and to cast his vote accordingly. , ► The Nation is at the cross-roads of its destiny and every one’s vote ; i is of importance. One vote in the United States Senate may deter- «\ mine the fate of the Nation. * 1 We are opposed to Dr. Graham for the Senate because we do 1 ' not think his views are those of North Carolina, particularly in the ; , matter of DEFICIT SPENDING and CENTRALIZATION of po- ■ ► litical power in Washington. We believe that he is NOT IN STEP ( with the North Carolina system of equal facilities in our schools , ' \ and colleges with the SEPARATION of the races. A system that I has proven to the advantage of both races and has prevented fric- t ► tion between them. The Northern system which * Dr. Graham seems to prefer does not work in the North, and it certainly will not work here. We are certain our colored friends, and they are many, 1 • would prefer to continue with the present system wherein they , t have their own modern buildings, their own highly paid teachers t > and their own happy contacts and associations. ; 1 We are cdnvinced that the views of Mr. Smith are those of ortho- 1 • dox NORTH CAROLINA DEMOCRACY and diametrically op , ( posed to those of Dr. Graham. ,» Signed 11 J. L. WIGGINS W.J.BERRYMAN J.E.DEBMAN,JR. DR. W. S. GRIFFIN DR. FRANK HUGHES DR. J. A. POWELL ~ ' ’ J.H. CONGER JESS WILSON S. C. MILLS J. E. WOOD , THOMAS CHEARS THOMAS B. WOOD G.B. POTTER <' J. H. McMULLAN WARNER B. EVANS ' R. W. LEARY, JR. W. W. BYRUM W. A. EVERETT '' (FOR THE SMITH FOR SENATOR CHOWAN COUNTY COMMITTEE ISO STRONG— 1 S NONE OF WHOM DESIRE OR EXPECT POLITICAL REWARD) f 1 .I 11 i.'"i i a L liness and attractiveness. He Bald he " spoke to various officials where signs 1 and advertisements are allowed to be fastened to light poles and in every I instance the practice was not only un ' sightly but was a source of expense in gathering Up the signs when torn 1 or blown down. ' -I | Are We Jlj|k Going Out Os Business? f | NO SIR!! (jVjJ We have too much invested to let a small matter stop us from [ selling to the public, the product that the public wants. ! \ I We are going to comply with the regulations of the District | Health Department in every way, but we are definitely not go \ ing out of business as has been rumored and directly stated. For your dairy products needs, a product with which com- I petition cannot compete on an even basis, call us. We have it j I and we will serve you honestly and faithfully. We do not have | | to beg for business. Ou. product will beg you once you try it. f I We merely ask you to call 217-W and place your order today. . ‘ | I. | I Albemarle Dairy | 1 DISTRIBUTORS OF MILLER’S FINE DAIRY PRODUCTS I - 1 Pl "■ The Mayor pointed out, however, that in Borne towns merchandise fe displayed more generally and more plantation home “Bandon” in the near stores. Joy in one’s work is the consum mate tool. —Phillips (Brooks.
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