North Carolina Newspapers

Volume XlX.—Number 21. Edenton Marines^ •< ' " n * X. " Donate 192 Pints Os Blood Friday < Quota Exceeded By 24 Pints and Record Is Established ALSO GIVE CASH Limited Number of Bot tles Prevented More Donations Blood—good red blood of 192 Ma rines—filled the pint bottles of the Tideland Regional Bloodmobile last Friday at Marine Auxiliary Landing Field, Edenton, in overwhelming re sponse to the pleas of the Red Cross. The number of Marines who appeared was so great that bloodmobile work ers had to turn, many away. This total exceeded the original quota of 168 pints set by the Tide water Regional Blood Center, which operates from Norfolk, by 24 pints. The speed with which so large a num ber of donations were accepted set a record for the bloodmefcile unit. The success of the operation was due in large part to the cooperation of (Continued On Page Two) New Officers For BPW Club Installed Impressive Candlelight Ceremony Held Mon day Night New officers of the Edenton Busi ness and Professional Women’s Club were installed in an impressive candle light ceremony Monday night at a dinner meeting held in the club room of the Hotel Joseph -Hewes. Miss Rebecca Colwell conducted the installation, during which the group joined hands and sang “Bless Be The Tie That Binds.” Mrs. Lala Smith presided' over the meeting during the absence of the president, Mrs. Corie B. White. Heading up the organization for the new year are: president, Mrs. Annie Mills; first vice president, Mrs. Eve lyn Jackson; second vice president, Mrs. Lena Leary; recording secre tafy, Mrs. Tressie Bunch, and corres ponding secretary, Miss Louise Smith. In accepting the new leadership, Mrs. Mills told the members, “It is a pleasure and honor to 'be president of this organization, and I hope you members will continue to keep up the good, work and fine cooperation you have always shown.” The meeting opened with a prayer by W. J. Daniels, after which the secretary, Mrs. Lena Leary, called the roll and read the minutes. Through the presiding officer, Mrs. Corie B. White sent her regrets in not being able to attend the meeting and ex tended her thanks to the club for their excellent cooperation during her term of presidency. Several members of the club con tributed toward the restoration of the Penelope Barker House, which is in the progress of being moved to its. location. The BPW dub, along with the Women’s Club and Junior Chamber of Commerce are sponsors of the project. Other members signed pledges to contribute toward the house. Miss Inez Felton, treasurer of the dub, reported that $117.60 was rea lized from the magazine subscription campaign held recently. A delicious cold ham plate was pre pared and served by members of the organization. Elizabeth Whiteman Wins Rotary Cud At Chowan High School Hilary Elizabeth Whiteman, one of Chowan High School graduates, Won the Rotary cup at commencement exercises held Friday night The Gup was awarded by J. L. Chestnutt, President of the Rotary dub, who will also present the cup to the win ner of the Edenton graduates tonight (Thursday). Three Edenton Lions At State Convention Edenton’s Lions dub had three dele gates at the Lions State Convention ssld at Wrightsville Beach early this week. The trio included Mayor Leroy Haskett, zone chairman; A- E. Jen kins and West Leafy, Sun- officials of limn attended Tie action, (which WG. very deHghtful ■pwxiiny to mi© Cioeniuon group. ,v 7:\ .? : * : ■ r 'vfC'V... • ■& 7 •••' v THE CHOWAN HERALD |_future Bites j ; In accordance with previously approved plans, the Wildlife Re sources Commission has completed stocking 2,500 bass averaging two inches in length in Bennett’s Mill Pond and Pembroke Creek. | I These fish were produced at the State Fish Hatchery located near Fayetteville. Game Protector Rob ' ert Evans directed the release of ' the fish. The Wildlife Resources Com > mission points out that the coop erative effort of all those interest ’ ed in the State’s fish and game 1 resources will be required to bring about better fishing, the favorite outdoor recreation of so many I Americans. : Edenton Colonials | Hold Fourth Place In League Standing I Locals Meet New Bern, League Leaders, Here In Game Tonight t STANDING OF CLUBS (Through Tuesday Night) W L Pet New Bern ; 17 8 .680 Wilson 16 9 .640 Kinston 14 13 .519 Edenton 13 13 .500 Rocky Mount 12 13 .480 Tarboro 12 14 .462 Roanoke Rapids 11 16 .423 Goldsboro _7 17 .290 i Edenton's Colonials won five of * nine games played during the week : and was able to hang on to fourth J place in the Coastal Plain League ! standing. ! The Colonials are scheduled to play . New Bern, the league leaders, on * Hicks Field tonight (Thursday) and ! on Friday Tarboro will be here for a • Memorial Day doubleheader. Hie first ’ game will be played at 3 o’clock and ‘ the night game at 7:45. Other home games for the week will • be Goldsboro on Sunday and Roanoke > Rapids Tuesday. | Edenton 5, New Bern 8 ' On Hicks Field (Wednesday night of 1 last week the Colonials lost their ! third consecutive game with New Bern 1 taking the long end of an 8-6 score. The visitors scored four runs in the third and added three more in the • seventh, going into a 7-0 lead. The (Continued on Page Eight) i Bloodmobile Will Be In Edenton Today ; Few Answers Given to Questions About Giv ing Blood Today (Thursday) the Red Cross bloodmobile will be in Edenton in an , effort to secure 150 pints of blood ’ from civilians in Chowan County. A separate visit of the bloodmobile to the Edenton Marine Corps Air Statidh eliminates the donations which here tofore have been made by the Ma rines, so that more civilians are ask ed to volunteer to give a pint of their blood. , It has been repeatedly pointed out that more blood is needed not only by the armed forces but at the local hos pital, so that George Alma Byruin, chairman for the Chowan County blood program, appeals to more people to join in this very needy and worth- U while program. i According to Mr. Byrum blood will 1 be received at the armory from 10 1 A. M., to 4 P. M. i “Come out and make a life-saving j donation,” urges Mr. Byrum. “Our > hospital is using most of the blood ! donated here. From August 26, 1961, \ to March 26, 1960, our hospital used 268 .pints of blood and plasma. Dur- 1 ing this same period only 297 pints ' were collected. f "The majority of blood collected 1 in Edenton has been given by a small number of people. Other than the : Marines, only 371 people have donated to the bloodmobile. No one can make a greater donation than to give a pint of blood and save a life here at home or overseas.” Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina, Thursday, May 29, IWT. Betty Shoppe Will Soon Be In Its New And Modern Home Local Establishment Re flects Progress In • Business Section • Another sign of progress will take place in the Edenton business section Friday, May 39, when the Betty Shoppe moves to its new store on the corner of Broad and Eden Streets. The property, purchased from T.' W. Jones, was practically rebuilt from the ground up resulting in one of Eden ton’s most attractive and up-to-date stores, including a visual modern front, brand new fixtures, air condi tioned, carpet on floor, modem light ing and a free alteration department. In connection with the grand open ing, Open House Week will be ob served from Friday, May 30, to Friday, June 6, during which 75 prizes will be given to friends who register in the store during the Open House Week. (Prizes will come from the regular stock. It will not be nec essary for winners to be at the draw ing to secure their prize, for each one will be notified. The Betty Shoppe was opened in Edenton in August, 1945, by Herman Lipsrtz of Ahoskie. It was named the Betty Shoppe in honor of his daughter. Located in the Taylor Building, it has enjoyed a steady growth with sales gradually increasing. The first manager was Miss Sadie Day, who resigned three years ago when she married. She was succeeded by the present manager, Mrs. Grady A. Morgan of Elizabeth City, who came to Edenton after 14 years* ser vice with the Rucker & Sheely Com pany. Serving with Mrs. Morgan at pres ent are Miss Jessie Byrum, assistant manager, and Mrs. Willeifcta Copeland, Mrs. Catherine Cozart and Mrs. Fran ces Morgan as clerks. Mrs. Roy Spry is in charge of the alteration depart ment. The store, in its new home, will be able to carry and display a greater va riety of merchandise, which includes girls’ and women’s wear of many kinds, including nationally advertised items. The building is air conditioned and personnel of the store feel that they will be better able to serve their customers than heretofore. A cordial invitation is extended the public to visit and inspect the new store. Chowan Short $221 In Red Cross Goal Chairman AI Phillips Reports $2,278.35 In Contributions A1 Phillips, chairman of the Cho wan County Red Cross fund raising campaign, reported Tuesday that he completed the drive with contribu tions amounting to $2,278.35. This amount is $221.65 short of the Coun ty’s $2,500 quota. Os course, if there are those who were missed in the solicitation and desire to make a contribution, Mr. Phillips will be delightful to receive any amount. While Mr. Phillips regrets that the county fell short of the goal, he de sires to express his thanks and ap preciation to all those who made con tributions and otherwise helped in the drive. Captain D. L. Roush Lions dub Speaker Compares Administra tion of Military and Civilian Courts Members of the Edenton Lions Club had Ca.pt D. L. Roush, legal officer at the Marine Corps Air Station, as their guest Monday night. Capt. Roush provided a very interesting and informative program, comparing the administration of juztict in military courts and civilian courts. ILdon Louis Ferguson was in charge of the pro gram. Lions representing the Edenton Club at the State Convention at Wrightsville Beach this week are West Leary, Jack Conn, A. E. Jen kins, and Leroy Haskett Mike Malone was a guest of Ify father, W. E. Malone. TOWN OFFICE CLOSED FRIDAY The Town Office will be closed all day Friday, May 30, in observance of national Memorial Day. Finals Exercises At! Edenton High School WiU Be Held Tonight 46 Graduates Will Re- 1 ceive Diplomas From Supt. John Holmes Commencement exercises at Eden- J ton High School began Sunday night when the Rev. Herman L. Cathey, ! pastor of the Presbyterian Church, i preached the baccalaureate sermon in i the graded school auditorium. Special music was rendered by the High School Glee Club, which sang 1 three delightful numbers. The Rev. • R. E. Gordon offered the invocation and benediction and the Scripture les son was read by the Rev. Gordon Bennett. (Marshals were Margery Thigpen, Esther Warren, Richard Hines, Jr., Kitty Campen, Lu Jordan and Mar -1 garet Parrish. Class Day exercises were held Tues day night when the usual program was presented and awards made. Graduation exercises will be held tonight (Thursday). Contrary to pre vious graduation exercises, there will be no guest speaker. Instead, speak -1 ers will be several graduates, who in -1 elude the following, together with 1 their subjects: Carolyn Harrell, “Our School J Plant”; Frank Hughes, “Physical Edu cation”; Glenn Twiddy, “Our Curricu lum”; Gene Ward, “Extra-Curriculum '■ Activities.” | Special music will be provided by J the High School Glee Club, and the invocation and benediction will be by 1 the Rev. E. B. Edwards, pastor of the ' Methodist Church. Awarding of special honors will be made by James O. Powers, principal • and J. L. Chestnutt will award the ; Rotary cup to the most outstanding , graduate. 'Superintendent John A. Holmes will ■ present diplomas to the 46 graduates, who are as follows: I Frank Thomas Adams, Jr., Gerald | . Collins, Charles Davenport, Burton Harrison, Jr., Frank Hughes, Robert i E. Lee, Milton, Long, Leslie Nixon, Will O. Speight, IT, Marvin Spruill, ! Gene Taylor, Gene Ward, Rupert Wil- I Hams, Betty Bozard, Joan Cobb, Ann Cofield, Mary Ann Elliott, Dorothy Henninger, Mearplene Hudson, Doro thy Keeter, Arlene Miller, Marlene , Miller, Marietta Perry, Sara Wood, Donald Batton, Ralph Bennett, Branch Bunch. Emmett Eason, Webb Griffin, Erie Haste, James Perry, Terry Phil lips, Charles Morgan, Jr., William Smith, Marvin White, Juanita Ben nett, Louise Brabble, Lois Harrell, Carolyn Harrell, Grace Hudson, Edna Lassiter, Jean Mills, Alphia Small, Glenn Twiddy, Bessie Tynch and John M. Wright. Election Scheduled To Be Held Saturday Interest Centers Around Umstead arid Olive For Governor Chowan will join with the other 99 counties in the State to elect a Gov ernor and other State officials next Saturday, May 31. The race for Governor centers around William B. lUmstead and Hubert E. Olive, both of whom have put on an intensive cam paign throughout the State. While there are no contests for county offices, there is a contest for the election of two State Senators from the First District. The candi dates are A. P. Godwin, Jr., of Gates County, J. William - Copeland of North ampton County and S. Everett Bur gess of Camden County. Copeland is seeking re-election, while Godwin and Burgess are seeking the seat va cated by J. Emmett Winslow of Hert ford. Polls will be open at 6:30 A. M. and close at 6:30 P. M. Vacation Bible School At Methodist Church Plans are going forward for a daily vacation Bible School to be held in the Methodist Church Monday, June 9, through Friday, June 13. Classes will be arranged for be ginners through intermediates. BANK (CLOSED FRIDAY The Bank of Edenton will be closed all day Friday, May 30, in observance of national Memorial Day. Important banking matters should, therefore, be transacted accordingly. NIGHT SERVICES CALLED OFF Sunday night services at the Metho dist Church have been called off dur ing the months of June, July and Au gust. The regular Sunday night services will be resumed the first Sunday In September. N.C. llVriters Pick Edenton To Hold Summer Meeting A | Conducts Revival | * aS&fr • -'j 388 P&/ v Ilk 1 j., 1 m mm Jr THE REV. KEY TAYLOR Evangelistic services will be ' held in Evans Methodist Church Monday night, June 2, through Sunday night, June 8. The visit ing preach will be the Rev. Key Taylor of Windsor. Masons Os Second District Will Meet In Edenton tune 10th I Barbecue Dinner Will Be Served In Eden ton Armory Unanimity Lodge, No. 7, A. F. & A. M., will be host lodge at a meeting of the Second Masonic District sched uled to be held in Edenton Tuesday, June 10. Masons from every lodge in the district are expected to attend, and as special guests will be Grand Mas ter William H. White of Sanford, and Wilbur Mclver, Grand Secretary. All officers of the lodges m the district are requested to meet in the Court House at 3 o’clock for a conference, after which a barbecue dinner will be served by Chub Good win in the Edenton armory at 6 o’clock. After the dinner a Masonic meeting will be held in the Court House, starting at 8 o’clock. W. A. Harrell, master of Unanimity Lodge, is expecting a large gathering and, of course, especially urges many members of Unanimity Lodge to at tend. —________ 1 Pre-School Clinic At White School Children Should Be Tak en Monday and Tues day, June 2-3 The pre-school clinic at Edenton white elementary school will be held Monday, June 2, for boys beginning at 9 A. M., and Tuesday, June 3, for girls at 9 A. M. Parents of all children to enter school in September, 1952, that is whose birthday is on or before October 1, 1946, should bring their children regardless of whether they receive a letter from the Health Department. “If your private physician has im munized your child against whooping cough, diphtheria, and smallpox, or either of three, bring the certificate along showing that those have been given,” say officials of the Health De partment. Miss Alice Lineberger Belmont Honor Student Os interest to friends in Edenton is an article and .picture appearing in the Belmont weekly newspaper honoring Miss Alice Lindberger, granddaughter of Mrs. Alice M. Oason of Edenton. Miss Lineberger was among the out standing students of Belmont Junior High School, having made the high est scholastic average of the gradu ating class. She will deliver the vale dictory address at the commencement exercises on May 29. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Harold Lineberger oif Belmont and visits her grandmother here often, where she has a number of friends. $2.00 Per Tearj 1 f Conference Is Scheduled To Be Held at Hotel June 26-28 TOUR PLANNED Some Outstanding Tar Heel Writers Expect ed to Attend Edenton has been chosen by the North Carolina Writers Conference this year for its summer meeting, which will convene here June 26 through 28. The conference consists of a small but select group of out standing Tar Heel writers, including, among others, Richard Walser, James Street. Bernice Kelly Harris, Le Gette Blythe and Inglis Fletcher. While in Edenton the group will be ; entertained at Hotel Joseph Hewes, Greenfield Plantation and Bandon Plantation, and will enjoy a tour of Edenton with members of the Edenton Tea Party Chapter of the DAR as guides. Richard Walser of State College, author and chairman of the arrange ments committee, has released a ; schedule and time table of the con- : ference as follows. Thursday, June 26 5:30—-In hotel lobby, pick up those who need a ride. 6:oo—Dinner at Greenfield Planta- ' tion. 9:3o—Discussion, Joseph Hewes Ho tel. Talk-starter, FYank Borden Hanes. Topic: general, including poe try. Friday, June 27 8:30 —Breakfast (wherever you choose-. 9:3o—Discussion, Council Chamber (second floor of Chowan County Court House). Talk-starter, James Street. Topic: fiction, particularly the short story. (Continued On Page Two) New Officers For Jaycees Installed Ladies’ Night Observed At Meeting Held Last Week Ladies’ Night and installation of officers was a feature of the Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting held last week in the Parish House. The officers were installed by Elmo Lamm of Spring Hope, new vice president of the Seventh District. Fred Webb, of Elizabeth City, out going Seventh District vice president, made the principal address for the occasion. New officers installed were: Scott Harrell, president; Dick Dixon, rice president; Wesley Chesson, secretary; Logan Elliott, treasurer; Frank Holmes, State director, and the fol lowing directors: George Alma By rum, chairman, J. C. Parks, Luther Parks, J. D. Elliott, Thomas Byrum, John Singer and J. M. Boyce. Barker House Now Nearing New Site Drive For Funds to Pay For Moving Not Very Encouraging Penelope Barker house is gradually nearing its new location, the contrac tor on Wednesday progressing far enough to turn the house from Broad Street toward the lot on the water front. According to George Alma Byrum, no definite amount of money donated toward the moving expense of $5,200 could b given Tuesday afternoon since very few reports have been turned in. Workers are urged to make their calls and turn in the re ports as soon as possible. From present indications the drive for funds will greatly fall short of the amount needed to move the house. If anyone has not been seen and would like to make a contribution, he or she is urged to contact any member of the three organizations sponsoring the project, tkf Junior Chamber of Com merce, tie Edenton Women's Club and thk- Business and Professional Women’s Grab. It has been definitely decided to (Continued on Plage Eight)