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SECTION ONE—] The Chowan Herald Published every Thursday by The Chowan Herald, a partnership consisting ©f J. E. Bufflap and Hector Lupton, at 423-426 South Broad Street, Eden ton, N. C. vA. Xmss^AMociATwy) J, EDWIN BUFFLAP Editor HECTOR LUPTON Advertising Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year (Outside State)-- 12.60 One year (In North Carolina) *2.00 Six Months Entered as second-class matter August 30, 1934. at the Post Office at Edenton. North Caro lina, under the act of March 3, 1879. Cards of thanks, obituaries, resolutions of respect, etc., will be charged for at regular advertising rates. THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 1954. A LIFT FOR TODAY if Oh, that I knew where I might find him—Job 23:3. THROUGHOUT the ages men have sought to know God. We see God when we see Christ for in the Son is reflected the fullest and most satisfying knowledge of our Father’s nature and purpose. Quicken our spirits, O God, that through Christ we may come to know Thee and Thy will for us. Irony The editor of The Herald has written many editorials on highway safety and devoted a great deal of space to releases having to do with the many deaths and accidents occurring on the highways as the result of speeding and reckless driving. However, despite his interest in safer highways, it was a bit of irony Thursday afternoon when he was arrested by a highway patrolman near William ston and charged with driving 70 miles per hour. When anyone is arrested the natural tendency, of course, is to deny the charge, which was done, and right ly so, in this particular case. The editor is not a 70-mile an-hour driver and to make the arrest even more ridicu lous is the fact that his speed was around 50 miles and even below when arrested, the patrolman’s charge of 70 miles notwithstanding. The editor of The Herald is certain there is a great deal of speeding and reckless driving on the highways, but he is unwilling to admit that every motorist is a law breaker, Neither is he willing to admit that patrolmen are infallible and that in some cases an over zealousnes:: to make an arrest is not lacking. Despite a preponderant amount of testimony to the contrary, the editor was found guilty and fined $lO and costs of Recorder’s Court in Windsor, which goes against the grain to pay as it would anybody else under similar circumstances. Highways should be safer for motorists both from a j standpoint of accidents as well as for men or women j back of the -wheel who comply with traffic laws. — In Good Hands It is interesting to note that VFW Post, No. 9280, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Chowanoke Council, No. 54, Degree of Pocahontas have agreed to jointly direct j the J 954 March of Dimes campaign in Chowan County. Both of these 'organizations' are ever ready to put their shoulder to the wheel in the interest of any project for ‘ the welfare of the community. In the hands of these two organizations there is no reason to believe, that the [ 1954 drive in; Chowan County will lag. Despite the will ingness and enthusiasm on the part of uie vi V> and its ladies’ auxiliary and the Pocahontas ladies, however, in i order to realize a successful campaign they must have j the cooperation of citizens on the whole. There is little need to elaborate on the fight against . infantile paralysis and the need for funds. Everybody should be acquainted with the purpose of the campaign : so that there should be no hesitancy on the part of any- j one to make a zealous contribution for this cause. We all pride ourselves on being neighborly. Within the circle of our community, the helping hand is extended to those in distress. But being a good neighbor in just our own community is not enough. There are many mutual problems facing all of us that can be solved only on a national level. Some of these are health and welfare problems that are much better solved voluntarily— through all our efforts—than by a paternalistic all-em bracing government. The scourge of polio is one problem that cannot be solved locally. Victory can be won only if every com munity voluntarily supports a coordinated national at- ; tack against the disease. This requires a national or ganization to lead the fight. Fortunately we have a battle-tested leader in the National Foundation for In fantile Paralysis. For 16 years the National Foundation and its county chapters have spear-headed the attack against polio. It is a purely voluntary organization financed solely by the March of Dimes. It grew out of the recognition of mil lions of people that polio could be conquered only through an expensive and expansive effort. This is the American way of doing things, as opposed to the totalitarian way in which government does it all and pople must simply accept what is done. Some people believe that neighborliness should stop at j the borders of their community. They would have the government take-over all large health and welfare pro grams. We don’t believe these people realize what this kind of government program would involve. As President Eisenhower recently said when talking about voluntary agencies: “The slogan of a true democ racy is not—Let the Government do it. The true slogan is—Let’s do it Ourselves.” Robert T. Lansdale, New York State Welfare Com missioner, recently said this: “Without the facilities and services of voluntary agencies, vast sums would have to be spent by the State to build plants and institute pro grams” and “while public and private agencies comple ment each other, it is the voluntary groupß which have explored, pioneered, and developed techniques of assist ance and set the pace for all programs. Government and voluntary agencies do not conflict; both have found a sound basis for their existence in the American social structure.” We think this is sound reasoning. We hope that such voluntary organizations will continue to be an integral part of the American way of life. They provide a bul wark against regimentation and totalitarian tendencies. The 16th March of Dimes is just starting. It may well be the most significant one ever held. The announce ment of a new program—POLlO PREVENTION —with a trial vaccine to be tested this year—may mean a grim Page Four THE CHOWAN HERALD, EDENTON, N. C., THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 1954. - —— Heard & Seen By “Buff” .. ——» There’s no telling how much time I have spent in court houses while newspapering, but <m Monday in Windsor for the first time in my life I played the role of a defend ant. Notwithstanding a highway patrolman’s testimony that I was driving 70 miles an hour the true fact re mains that I was not. However, the patrolman’s testi mony apparently meant two strikes on me, and the judge said “Ten dollars and costs." The whole incident re minds me of the country squire who ran out on the road to stop a motorist, saying “You’re under arrest.” The motorist asked “what for?” Pulling on his goatee, the squire replied, “Well, I don’t know what for, but you could not have driven this far without violating some law.” At any rate since the news of my arrest some of my friends have givei me a new nickname “Hot Rod Bufflap.” It’s now about two weeks after Christmas, so that maybe we’re getting back to normal again. The Christ mas decorations in the business section have been taken down, and I expect all of the Christmas trees have been removed from homes and collected by the trash truck crew. Besides, everybody has had plenty of time to ex change the cigars they received as Christmas presents as well as other gifts which didn’t fit or were not liked. This exchange business is almost as bad as buying Christmas presents for some people. o I heard a new name for a bam sandwich the other night. While sitting in a restaurant a man and his wife and little daughter came in for a little snack. “What do you want to eat?” the father asked his daughter. “Well,” said the little girl, “I think I want a hog meat sandwich.” o Lee Sutton now realizes that procrastination is the thief of time—and also tomatoes. Lee raised some mighty nice tomatoes this summer and upon arrival of cool weather he picked off a lot of green ones so that they would ripen. They did and he held off for a time to eat one especially big red tomato until the other day, but much to his dismay, when he cut open the tomato he found that a worm had beat him to it and had eaten the bulk of the inside. o Twelve-year-old John Mitchener has hung up quite a record for himself, and a good one, too. He has just fin ished reading the entire Bible through for the third time, and is starting on the fourth time. John finds that by reading three or four chapters a day he can complete the Bible in a year. It wouldn’t be a bad example for a lot of other children (and adults, too) to follow. o j A brief letter was received this week from Mrs. W. A. Walker, who lives in Richmond. Said Mrs. Walker: | “You will remember me as Anna May McMullan. I have just finished reading “Queen’s Gift” and it really | I made me homesick. As I can’t get down there just now, 1 I thought the next best thing to do would be to take The ! Herald. So please start it as soon as possible and send i me the bill.” The Herald starts this week, anu I’d like , ! to hear from more “homesick” people. - -———-—o— — . Here’s one who has some sort: of trouble whenever a ! new year starts. Here it is 1954 and just about half the [ time when writing I’nv putting down 1953. Anybody else in the same boat? o —— Time;was that;about this time of year a fellow had an j opportunity to attend two or three oyster roasts a week. Nope, the boys haven’t lost their appetite for oysters, but ; they don’t get as hungry for ’em when they cost about $3-50 per bushel. : —— —o So far as I can learn, fishing is still on the fritz in this I neck of the woods. Various reasons are advanced rang ing from unfavorable weather to the belief that they’ve j all been caught up. Friend Tom Wilder is not in accord j with the latter, for he believes that the more fish caught the more will fill the creeks. o Leon Thomas turned in a story relative to game law violations, saying that in two months 115 arrests were made in District 1. Although many violations were of a minor nature, others were serious. These violators were fined from $lO to $250 each in addition to the cost of court. There are 16 game protectors in District 1, which comprises 13 counties. These men are not stationed at any one particular place, so if you go hunting or fishing, better be walling to comply with the game laws, for these game wardens are apparently “on the ball.” o Town Council is scheduled to meet Friday night of this week instead of Tuesday night of next week, due to Mayor Leroy Haskett being out of town on the regular meeting night. Anyone having matters to present to the Councilmen should note the change of meeting. I’m just wondering if sessions can last as long on a Friday night as they sometimes do on Tuesday nights. o Very shortly people in Chowan County will be solicit ed in the March of Dimes campaign. Progress has been made in the fight against infantile paralysis, but more money is needed to win the victory. Think over it and be as liberal as you can when called upon. o Quite a few people shared in the 1953 Christmas sav ing clubs at The Bank of Edenton, when some extra money was available for Christmas expenses. The 1954 club is now forming and anybody who wants to lay aside a little money each week and realize a substantial amount next Christmas should enroll mighty soon. The bank handles only 1,000 Christmas saving books and when they’re gone “that’s all she wrote.” o Masons, Red Men and Pocahontas now have new groups of officers for the new year, and when installed each one had an opportunity to make a “speech.” All of ’em urge the help and cooperation of their fellow mem bers, which is what they should receive. and expensive battle soon won. Victory seems close, but it can only be reached if we all dig down and give more than ever before. Here is our chance to be good neighbors on a national scale and prove that the spirit of voluntary cooperation is a mighty weapon against disease and disaster. Woman’s Club Starts “Help Home” Project Effort Made to Provide Household Items For Families In Need The Edentou Woman’s Club, in co operation with the Chowan County Welfare Department, is sponsoring a “Help A Home” project this year. This is a newly adapted project of the North Carolina Federation of Wo men’s Clubs. The purpose of the pro ject is to provide household items for use in homes where families are in need. These items will be from the “extras” not needed in the homes of the club members or any other inter ested citizens. Such items as cooking utensils, chairs, lamps, beds or any other household furnishings will fill a need which it is now impossible to meet because of limited welfare funds. Ail arrangements for getting the items and taking them to the family in need will be made through the Wel fare Department and the “Help A Home” Committee of the Woman’s Club. If any person has household items not now being used which they would like to donate for this project, please contact Mrs. Ben Perry by tele phoning 596-J-2. Farm Schools Will Be Held In Edenton { (Continued From Page One) fina this session most interesting, in formative and valuable. “Again I will review the schedule for you: “Tuesday, January 12, in the morn ing. ‘Com and Soybean Production’ and in the afternoon, ‘Chemical Weed Control and Grain Storage’. “Wednesday, January 13, in the morning, ‘Tobacco’ and in the after noon. ‘Farm Management’. “Thursday, January 14, in the morn ing, ‘The Farm Woodlands’ and in the afternoon, ‘Poultry’. “Friday, January 15, in the mom ling, ‘Beekeeping’. “Now, we have tried to give you a very brief picture of what these schools are like. They are being con ducted for your benpfit. They will be narked full of the latest research in formation to help you. If you attend you should profit but if you stav j away you will lose. It will be well ( to start off the new year on the pro fit side of the ledger.” 6,324 Meals Served In /THstr ; C+ Llin-pJi I?onms IT'oht'r'.o ’ r ' r.ir-p ways in providing these needed funds. Taking into consideration the avail ability of these cafeteria facilities, its vital importance to the child’s health and happiness in later life, more ef fort should he made to have as many children as possible participate in the school ..lunch feeding program. As in many other phases of educa tion, a child learns to do by doing, so he learns to eat by eating. RETURN FROM FLORIDA Mr. and Mrs. Percy M. Harrell and j family of Tyner and Mr. and Mrs. ! Johnnie Harrell and family of Gates have returned from Lakeland, Fla., where they spent the Christmas holi days as guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Whiteman. JOHN DEERE WSeries TRAOISHS •' This time the good news is about the new 2-Plow Trac tors John Deere is building in the three styles shown at the left. We expected folks to be interested in these new fl iM tractors and their new line of working tools, but our buttons At really pop when we hear the many good things you folks are saying about them. All three models are built around ihm the same powerful 2-cylinder engine that has been so J!WA' ¥ successful during the past six seasons. It has proved to J|PW Bm u 3 be one of the most dependable engines John Deere ever •fr'j/ built. All models have effortless hydraulic control and the wheel-type tractors have what many are saying is the - best 3-point hitch with Load-and-Depth Control that money Spr Come in and get all the facts—arrange for one of our free demonstrations. Hobbs Implement Co., Inc. GUY C. HOBBS, Mgr. "YOUR JOHN DEERE DEALER" EDENTON fsa I Senior Hi-Light ' I By EDNA BOSWELL Everyone is back at school now and already to go back to work after the ! Christmas holidays. The Seniors, af ter taking mid-term exams, are look ing forward to presenting the Senior play and electing the superlatives. The two Seniors to be introduced . to you this week are Jackie Wallace and Billy Boyce. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wallace, Jackie was bom in Winston- Salem and moved to Edenton at the age of three. She likes to dance, drive and play the piano. At school she is , the secretary of the Student Council, a member of the Treble Clef and Tri- Hi-Y Clubs and is in the band. Next, Fall Jackie will enter Woman’s Col- | lege in Greensboro where she will study to be a teacher. Billy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Thomas Boyce, was bom in Chowan County on March 25, 1936. He likes to dance, watch athletic sports and date (Jackie, of course). Billy’s out standing personality makes him well liked by everyone. After graduation he plans to work in Edenton for a while and then go to Washington, D. C., to be employed. We sincerely wish both of our Sen iors the very best of luck. | Chowan High Menu | j Following is the menu at the Cho |wan High School lunch room for the i week beginning Monday, January 11:1 ' Monday—Milk, beef and vegetable soup, pimiento cheese sandwiches, crackers, butter, ginger bread with whipped cream topping. Tuesday—Milk, baked beans, lunch eon meat sandwich, carrot and cab bage salad, com muffin, butter, apple cobbler. Wednesday—Milk, hamburger loaf, green peas, mashed potatoes, stew ed apricots, rolls, butter, peaches. Thursday—Milk, beef stew, vege table salad, candied potatoes, bread, butter, block cake. Friday—Milk, franks, pork and beans, cole slaw, onions, stewed apri cots, finger rolls, butter, cookies. TRY A HERALD CLASSIFIED AD j AMAZING COMFORT WITH PmUttUd RUPTURE-USER T M 1'.5 Pm. Os. (A T»r MIN. WOMtW CHILDAIM \\\\ \ Os loft 95 ‘ NJU I U Dowbu 5^9; A strone, form-fitting washable support. Back !ac» ir.g adjustable. Snaps up in front. Adjustable leg •tran. 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Chowanoke Council, No. 54, De gree of Pocahontas, will elect of ficers at a meeting Friday night, January 8. VFW Post meets in VFW home Tuesday night of next week. Edenton Lions Club meets next Monday night at 7 o’clock. Edenton Rotary Club meets to- I day (Thursday) at 1 o’clock in I the Parish House. Property must be listed during January for the purpose of 1954 . taxation. January meeting of Town Coun cil has been changed to Friday night, January 8, at 8 o’clock in stead of the regular time, the second Tuesday night, January 12th. CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY Ellen Cuthrell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cuthrell, celebrated her fourth birthday last week. The young ster was hostess at a party held at her home, where her little friends had an enjoyable time. Refreshments were served which was featured by cutting an attractive birthday cake. 75 JAILED IN DECEMBER According to the report of Jailer Herman White, 75 persons were con fined in the Chowan County jail dur ing December. Confinements ranged from one to 12 days and expenditures amounted to $264.77, which included jail and turnkey fees, scouring the jail, telephone bill and soap and wash ing powders. When to mischief mortals bend their will. How soon they find fit instruments of ill ! —Pope. j Get a Johnson outboard motor the motor that delivers YEARS of DEPENDaIde service, in all weather, under all conditions. Five models, priced as low a5...! 5148.50 T\me laurn^^ta available O BYRUM Hardware Company EDENTON, N. C. »UJT It pl'J V Bnd g! t'l fid-^ l /
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