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ONLY NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED IN CHOWAN COUNTY * Volume XXlll.—Number 51. Revaluation Work On Real Property Nears Completion Property Owners Will Be Notified of New Values Chowan County is in the process of a real property revaluation, the purpose of which being to equalize the values of all property in the county. This work will not be completed by tax listing time, January 1, 1957. The ,work is being (done by Associated Surveys of Asheville, N. C., and their representatives here state that the work will be completed during the month of Jan uary, at which time all taxpayers who own real property (land) will be notified of the value' placed on his or her property. The value placed on each piece of property is determined by the per centage of sound value agreed upon by the County Commissioners, bas ed upon the total amount of tax able property in the County, and the amount of fhnds needed to op erate-th«, business of the County during the ensuing year. The opinion is held that there will be a reduction in the present tax rate. The fact that property has been revalued does not neces sarily mean that the amount ofi taxes will be greater ITS# the year before, uitinar-ttte #eVibus ■ vatbe * was too low on an equal basis with like property in the County. It is believed that some values will be raised and some will be lowered, and some will remain prac tically the same. This has been the case in other counties in North Carolina who have held recent re valuations. The Township Tax Listers will not have the new values at the time taxes are listed in January, but each property owner will be no tified by mail the value placed on each piece of property when the work is completed. Rotary’s Christinas Party At Legion Hut Lieut. Jim Bowers and Ray Childers Enter tain Rotarians Edonton Rotarians and their wives enjoyed a splendid Christ mas party which was held in the American Legion hut Thursday night of last week. Frank Holmes was chairman of the party, who with his committee had the build ing attractively decorated, with a Christmas tree as the center of at traction. The group sang a number of Christmas carols, led by C. W. Ov erman with Mrs. Wood Piivott at the piano and after a sumptuous meal served by ladies of the Ameri can Legion Auxiliary, Ray Child ers read a Christmas sermon by Peter Marshall and several solos were sung by Lieut. Jim Sowers, with Mrs. Conleth MacDonald as accompanist. Thunderous rounds of applause greeted Mr. Bowers, who sang “The Lord’s Prayer” as 4n encore. down the house m the capacity of Sttkmtinff todatt^ t THE (IHOWAN HERALD [ Not Too Late! ] Mrs. J. A. Moore, Chairman of the Christmas Seal Sale, reported Tuesday morning that the response to letters and seals sent in the mail has been gratifying but that quite a few still have not been heard from. It is not too late to purchase the seals or to make a contribution, so that any who haven’t returned their contribution or the seals are urged | to do so at once. Festival Os Carols AtSLPaul’sCtiurcli On Sunday Morning i Entire Nativity Story Will Be Presented At 11 A* M. The Rev. George B. Holmes, rec tor of- Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church, announces that a Festival of Carols will be preqdftled Sunday morning* at in' the church. The entire Nativity Story will be presented from Holy Scrip ture as read by a chorister, a Church School scholar, a college student, a server, a Church School teacher, an usher, a lay reader, a vestryman and the clergy. Miss Peggy Dale and Mrs. Rob ert Young will share the console of the organ for special music. The public is cordially* invited. Holy Communion will be cele brated Christmas Eve at 11:30 P. M. and again Christmas Day at 10:30 A. M. The rector will cele brate and Miss Betsy Duncan will be organist for the two occasions. A special choir , will sirtg December 24 under the direction of Miss Duncan. [ cmc calendar] Edenton Varsity Club will hold its annual Christmas dance on Christmas night in the Edenton ar mory, boginning at 9 o’clock. VFW Auxiliary will meet tonight (Thursday) at 8 o’clock in the Poet home. Chowan Tribe of Red Men will elect officers at its meeting Mon day night, December 31, at 7:30 o’clock. (Continued on Page ft—Section 1 Building & Loan Association Announces 4% Dividend On Savings For 6-Months Period Previous Interest Pay ments Wert at Rate Os 3 Per Cent Members of the Edenton Build ing A Loan Association will be de lighted within a few days when they receive a letter from the asso ciation informing them that a divi dend at the rate of 4 per cent will be paid on stock instead of the us ual 8 pe r oent. The letter, signed by R, E. Leary, secretary, reads as follows: “We are pleased to report that in 1956, doe to your confidence and support and a substantial increase ta loans made by your Association, you will receive a dividend on your savings in this Association for the six months’ parted ending Decem ber 81, 1956, at. the rata of 4 per Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina, Thursday, December 20,1956. [ Edenton’s “Woman Os The Year” r ■ • . ■ 1 hhljh * -.V ■ • •'.••• ■ .4L* ■' »»■ ’ (< Miss Paulina Hassell (left) who Has been selected as Edenton’s “Woman of the Year,” is shown receiving a gift of red roses pre sented by Mrs. Lena Leary on behalf of the Edenton Business and Professional Women’s Club, which conferred the honor upon her. (Evelyn Leary Photo). Ten New Members Tapped IntQ National Honor Society At Edenton School Friday Impressive Candlelight Ceremony Held at j School ■ - **” j In an impressive candlelight mony’hefk ’ tii the Junior-Senior High School Friday, 10 new mem-j bers were tapped into the National i Honor Society. An appropriate) program was arranged which was, also enjoyed by parents of mem- j bers. The meeting was opened by) Billy Bunich, president, who wel- j corned those present for the indue-! tion ceremony. Each member ex-! plained some phase of the society. ! Rachel Wilder read sections of the constitution, Jerry Downum ex-! plained the keystone and flashing! torch. The principles of the socie-! ty were discussed as follows: Char- 1 acter, Rachel Wilder: scholarship, I Billy Adams; leadership, Jerry Downum; service, Bonnie Wright, j During the meeting Joannine Stathopolous sang “I Believe.” Continued on Page 2—Section 1 — I Firemen Will Hold Christmas Party In Fire Station Tonight Edenton firemen will hold a Christmas party tonight (Thurs day) beginning at 7:30 o’clock.! The party will be held in the fire | station, with Skinner White, cap- 1 tain of the department, heing in' charge of the affair. Wjves of the ■firemen will be special guests for the occasion. S> ■ ■ -•—■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ' ■ ■■—— ' cent per annum, instead of at the usual 3 per cent rate. This divi- . dend will be recorded the next time you bring in your passbook. “It continues to be the firm poli cy of the present management of your Association to distribute fu ture earnings of the Association in this manner, after having first set aside both legal and adequate re serves therefrom to meet all fore seeable contingencies. “We suggest that you begin plan ning for the New Year. This is an . ideal time to resolve to save more and save regularly. “This seems an especially appro priate time to express our sincere thanks to you. We appreciate the time many of yob have taken to recommend our Association as a savings institution to your friend* sad relatives.” \ Garbage Collections Curtailed Two Days Because Os Holidays A; _ A | bm' to Christmas falling •on Tuesday of next ‘ week and with most of the business houses betng closed Wednesday, the Street De partment will not collect trash and garbage in Edenton those two days. A complete collection will be made Monday and the regular schedule resumed Thursday morning. Program Os .Christmas Music Sunday Morning At Methodist Church The Rev. J. Earl Richardson an nounces that the morning worship service at the Methodist Church for Sunday, December 23, will be de voted to a program of Christmas music. The Senior and Children’s Choirs of the church will sing. The Senior Choir is under the direction of Mrs. Mary Leggett Browning, accompanied at the organ by Mrs. J. J. Ross. Mr. Richardson is di rector of the Children’s Choir and the accompanist at the piano will be “Bud” Skiles. The public is cordially invited to this service of worship in Christ mas music. Those unable to get to church may hear it over WCDJ. | MARINES RETURN FROM FLIGHT TO BERMUDA 1 fete - M- ' • wklm ‘ • Bh. 8~8 JB•; •R , : JK K. „ 7 1 i<-> ■ ’ ■ I I■l I. I -A I i ■ .I 't wM H■ ' - v * v~, ' j M I 1 Edenton Marines pictured above have just eetum-d from a flight to Bermuda. The special trip was awarded to Marine Attach Squadron 811 for winning a re-enlistment contest of the Second Marine Aircraft Wing. The Marine Aircraft Group 14 squadron had .a higher percentage of re-enlistments during August, September and October than any other squadron in the competition. The Marines pic tured here who re-enlisted during the contest period and enjoyqd the special liberty in Bermuda as a result are: First row. left to right, Cpt.T. H. Watson, Cnl. B. A. Brzoska. Cpl. A. P. Traprril Cpl. T. J. Crawford. S/Sgt. J. S. Wood. Susrt row, left to right, pfc. G. A. Morse. Cpl. W. H. Noves Cpl. JJ- F. Boiender, Cpl. D. R. Bishop, Cpl. T. J. Rubeling, R Johnson— (Official Marine Corps large Crowd At ChrlstmasConcert Sunday Afternoon Delightful Program In Auditorium Sunday Afternoon With a goodly number present in' I He Elementary School auditorium I >Un iay afternoon, choral groups of! { the Edenton Junior-Senior High! | School presented a very delightful ( [ Christmas concert which was very | I much enjoyed. Mrs. Mary Leggett i [ Browning directed the singing and! ) Jerry Downum served as narrator.) ! Student accompanists were Patricia 1 Bunch, Roger Lamn, Jo Ann Leary and Betty Jo Webb. The program opened by the com- 1 bined chorus singing “O Little | Town of Bethlehem,” followed by) the following numbers: “O Come, O Come Immanuel,” I j Bth Century Plainsong, by the j Senior and Junior Chorus. “Josu 'Bambino,” Pietro Yon, by J the Senior High Chorus. “As Joseph Was A-walking,”! English Carol, by Elementary | Chorus. “Bethlehem,” Williams, by Junior! High Choir. “Carol of the Little King,” Cald well, by Senior High Chorus. “Jesu, Thou Dear Babe,” Folk song of Hayti, by Elementary Chorus. “The Angel and the Shepherds;” j French Noel, by Junior High Choir. l “Shepherds, Shake Off-" Your; Drowsy Sleep,” French Noel, by! Senior High Chorus. “No Candle Was There and No! Fire,” Lehmann, and “Sleep of the Child Jesus,” Gevaert, by Girls’ | Triple Trio. ' »■ \V “Silent Night,” Gruber, by Boys’j Ensemble. ] “Carol of the Reindeer,” Lee, by Elementary Chorus. “O Nightingale, Awake,” Swiss i Folk Song, by Senior High Chorus. “Here a Torch, Jeanette, Isabel la,” Old French Carol, by Element ary Chorus. “O Holy Child of Bethlehem,” Combined Chorus. J Incidental solos were also rend ered by Arthur White and Jane DuLaney. LIONS CALL OFF MEETINGS i Ernest Ward, Jr., president of the Edenton Lions Club, announc es that the club will not meet the 1 next two Monday nights, December 24 and 31, due to the Christmas and New Year holiday. The regular I schedule of meetings will be resum ed Monday night, January 7. Dec. 31 Is Deadline For Nomination Os i Outstanding Man Award Will Be Made At Jaycee Banquet In January 1 Dick Dixon, president of the | Edenton Junior Chamber of Com- I merce, calls attention to the fact 'that nominations will be received j for Edenton’s most outstanding young man for 1955 until Monday,; I December 31. The Jaycees each I year honor a young man between j the ages of 21 anil 35 with a dis : tinguished award which is based on , his contribution to community wel-! fare during the year, participation j i in all-around community activities, j evidence of lasting contributions to j ! the community, exhibition of lead- 1 I ership ability, evidence of personal j | and business progress and coopera- j I tion with individuals and civic or-i ganizations. Nominations are not confined to Jaycee members, the only require ment being that those nominated j are not over 35 years old. Any I nominations can be sent to Luther | j Parks, who will in turn give them i to a secret committee which makes ) the selection and the winner hon ored at the Jaycee PSA award ban-’ i quet which will be held some time, in January. The two previous winners of th<’, 1 DSAj we'ra Jimmie Rick.: and i.u ii ! or Parks. Empty Stocking j Fund Reaches $2Ol ; 140 Children Placed on List to Be Remem bered i Tommy Kehayes, president of, i the Young Churchmen of St. Paul’s : j Episcopal Church, wishes to ac- I knowledge gifts totaling $201.42 re-. I eeived during the last two weeks ito assist the Empty Stocking Fund. I Saturday the young people will 1 again he on Broad Street asking | for contributions since 140 children will he provided for this year, j Old but useful clothing, toys,! non-perishable food will be grate- 1 -fully received at the Parish House lon Gale Street. Local merchants j are assisting in the effort and the I I faithful firemen are repairing toys! ! again this year. You are urged to help during the j few remaining days! $2,00 Per Year In North Carolina Only 20 Per Cent Os I Farmers Take Part In Program Election ICiosedThreeDays] In order to celebrate the holidays, Town and County offices will be closed three days’ over Christmas. The offices will be closed Monday, ' Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, December 24. 25 and 25, so that important business should he transacted accordingly. 280 Ghi!dren Os Marines Enjoyed i Christmas Party Gifts Distributed To Happy Youngsters By Santa Claus Two hurflred anil eighty Marine; Corps children attended the Christ-; mas party given last Saturday at the Edenton Marine Base station! theatre. The festivities were open ■ ed with carol singing |e,| by Chap lain Mates. This was followed by ishowing of cartoons and then, Santa ClaUs made his entrance and distributed gifts. Refreshments were served out-of-doors by Lt. Emerson, Mess Officer, and his I staff. The party was under the supervision of Col. Frank Collins' I a ltd Captain Cohl>, Special Services Officer, was over-all coordinator. Santa’s helpers included Mrs. Aynes, Mrs. Beeler, Mrs. Black,' Mrs. Busier, Mrs. Case, Mrs. Col-! lilts, Mrs. Dalton, Mrs. Davis, Mrs.! ! Edilins, Mrs. Engcmann, Mrs. Feld- ! ineier, Mrs. George, Mrs. Joins, Mrs. Judd, Mrs. Keyes, Mrs. Mattox, Mrs. Metz, Mrs. Morgon, Mrs. Rich ardson, Mrs. Schuster, Mrs. Sparks,! Mrs. Whitten, Mrs. Zabitchuck and; Mrs. Zander. Cub Scouts Enjoy Christmas Party I Santa Claus Present At Meeting Mon- 1 day Night I Cub Scout Pack 159 held its Christmas party Monday and San ta Claus was there with gifts for all the Cubs and other children who attende I. The meeting was held at the Edenton Elementary School. | The program included decorating | j a Christmas tree, singing carols and other activities. It was an- 1 nounced that the January theme I will he “Eyes in the Sky” and that j the Pack meeting next month will j i he held on Tuesday evening, Janu-.j ary 29 at 7:15 o’clock at the Eden- ! ton Junior-Senior High School i' • cafeteria. Awards were presented to the following boys: Den 2—Brian Leahy. Denner, and Bruce Richardson, Gold Arrow and | Assistant Denner. Don 4—Michael Miranda, two ! Silver Arrows: Nicholas Zabit-' | chuck. Denner, and Bobby Breeze,, Assistant Denner. | Den s—Thomas Brinson. Wolf. Den 7—-Douglas Sexton, Silver, Arrow. Den 9—John White, Silver Ar-! row; Joseph Conger. Jr„ Silver Ar-‘ row and James Wisely, Gold Ar j row. One-year service stars were pre sented to the following: Michael Miranda, Nicholas Zabit chuck, Bruce Richardson, Garry Continued en Page s—Section 1 # —^ DON’T FORGET TO BUY CHRISTMAS SEALS Vr- County Agent Over man Concerned Due To Little Interest According to County Agent C. W. Overman, the vote in Chowan ; County in the cotton, peanut and corn referendums held last week ; vp ry light. Mr. Overman points out that at least 1,000 per sons in Chowan County were eligi ble tn vote, but that only about 200 j votes were cast in the election, or about 20 per cent. “Where were the other 80 per cent?” asks Mr. ; Overman, “and what are their wishes?” In the Chowan County election corn base acreage was favored ra ther than corn allotments by those who voted. The cotton and peanut ' acreage control and marketing pro grams were also voted favorable. In the nation as a whole corn allot ments were favored and voters pre ferred cotton and peanut acreage control and marketing quota pro grams. “Our representatives in the fed eral government are representa ! tives of the people,” says Mr. Over man. “hut if they looked at Cho wan County in view of the vote cast, they could assume that 8(1 per cent ot the farmers do not care about an agricultural program or do not want one. If non-voters do ; " ( >t want a program, then surely they should vote against it. Continued on Page fi—Section i Musical Program Features PTA Meet Lieut. Jim Bowers and Methodist Children’s Choir Participate A large crowd was present at a j meeting of ihe Edenton Parent ! Teacher Association which was held in the Elementary School audi i torium Tuesday night of last week. Mrc. J. J. Ross, president of the Association, presided and arinoune led that the next meeting will he held Tuesday night, January 15. A feature of last week’s meeting i was a musical program with Lieut. Jim Bowers and the Children’s I Choir of the Methodist Church participating. Lieut. Bowers sang three num bers, Aria from Tosca, “E’llecenan de Stille,” “White Christmas" and 1 lie Lord Prayer.” He was ac companied at the piano by Mrs. Jay McDonald. I The Children’s Choir, under the ! direction of the Rev. J. Earl Rich ardson. sang “Away In A Manger” and “Once In Royal David’s City.” Bud Skiles was accompanist. i 20 Years Ago [ As Found In the Files of The Chowan Herald \ An enthusiastic meeting of the North Carolina Dental Society was held at Hotel Joseph Hewes with Dr. W. S. Griffin presiding. Paul Spencer. Edward Wozelks and Calvin Sexton were praised for their work on the Augusta Military Academy football team. Edeitton Rotarians sponsored’ the organization of a Rotary Club at | Windsor. Miss Lena Mason became the ! bride of Leon Leary in a ceremony held at the Episcopal rectory in, Hertford. The body of Walter Modlm. who drowned, was found on the surface of the water, after being missing Contiaaed on Page €—Section \
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