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NAAS NOTES By IRENE JORDAN Col. and Mrs. W. J. Burkhardt and children, Nancy and Cindy of Cherry Point, N. C., were house guests of Col. and Mrs. A. R. Sta cy last v week-end. Mrs. J. J. McCaffrey, Mrs. R. R. Dixon and Mrs. C. D. Warfield honored Mrs. Richa'td Coleman at a surprise Hawaiian farewell par ty on Thursday, March 20, at the home of Mrs. Dixon. Refresh mnts, decorations and entertain ment were in the Hawaiian theme. Guests present were Mrs. IC. N. Floars, Mrs. W. E. Malone, Mrs. Paul Partin, Mrs. M- L. Crowdis, Mrs. H. J. Gillis, Mrs. J. R. Waterstreet, Mrs. Margaret . Wilson, Mrs. Bud Parker, Mrs. j Paul R. Powell of Kansas City, j Missouri and Mrs. W. A. Holmes, j ♦ • Mrs. J. W. Davis gave a des sert-bridge party on Thursday, March SO, at 1:00 P. M., in her home. Guests present were Mrs. W. Nash, Mrs. L. D. Wydick, Mrs. George Dauphine, Mrs. A. T. ’ Wood, Mrs. E. E. Smith, Mrs. Sheldon Emerson, Mrs. E. E. Gre binstein, Mrs. C. W. Boggs and Mrs. W. H. Jackson. A very successful St. Patrick’s Day dance was held at the Offi cers’ Club on Saturday, March 22. set. Patrick’s Day favors and hats were given to the guests present. Lt. Col. and Mrs. C. W. Boggs celebrated their wedding anniver sary on Thursday, ‘March 20. Well wishers were Lt. Col. and Mrs. R. T. Whitten and Mrs. Shel don Emerson. Lt. and Mrs. A1 Graham will be at home at 35 Westover Heights. Mrs. Graham has just joined her husband in Edenton. Chowan High Girls Win Court Honors ■ The girls’ basketball team at Chowan High School recently completed a very successful sea son, having one seasonal and tournament honors. The girls, coached by Gilliam Underwood, lost only one game during the 1957-58 season. They won out in 'ttfurnament play by defeating Moyock 46-28. Little 5-ft, 3-in. Emily Leary, ; junior, led the team to victory with her superior ball handling and speed plus the competitive spirit which she displayed during the season’s play. Thu s she led the team with 18.2 points per game. Following closely was Ruth Leary, senior, sister to Emily, with a 14.4 average per game. 1 Ruth gave a top performance dur ing the tournament, leading the team to victory over Moyock with a 46-28 score to capture the Tidewater Athletic Tournament. Lynda Copeland, junior, turned] in 12 points for the championship game, thus establishing herself as a sure shot for next year’s start ing team. Regular substitutes, who Coach Underwood called upon frequent ly and who came through with brilliant performances, were left handed Margaret Raines, junior, who also will be a first string regular next year. Margie Evans, sophomore, has played extremely well this year and will be giving the girls a fight for next year’s Regular position. Freshman Jan et Faye Hendrix saw a great deal ofc'action this year and has prom ises of being one of the outstand ing forwards of Chowan High. In the guards department, play ing a man-to-man defense, Bar bara Jordan, junior, played a steady, dependable season, lead ing in rebounds, and also cutting the opponents’ high scorer as much as 15 to 18 points per game. Sarah Bunch, junior, turned in a year’s play of dependable guard ing. Kay v Hare, sophomore, gave a performance through the year of being one of Chowan’s best guards. Capable of fast thinking I FOR SALE j • 5-Room Brick Veneer House j j in Hobbs Acres feCentral Heating. *7,030.00. SBOO.OO CASH, balance $75.00 per 111- month ... Lot 75x150 ft. House only two year* old! 4-Room House Approximately 6 Miles j from Edenton on Highway 37 including Tamilian blinds tod hot wafer heater. $5,250.00. BP Financing d|»uta|wL Lot 220 x 180 ft. Twiddy Insurance - Real Estate, lne. I 1«/ y Mrs. Harrison Brent, Jr., of Norfolk, Va., was the house guest of Col. and Mrs. A. R. Stacy from March 24-26. Maj. and Mrs. W. H. Jackson honored Lt. Col. and Mrs. C. W. Boggs at an anniversary party on Friday night, March 21. Guests present were: Maj. and Mrs. A. T. Wood, Lt. and Mrs. Sheldon Emerson, Lt. and Mrs. E. E. Gre binstein, Maj. and Mrs. John Bar nette and Mrs. Virginia Spalding. Maj. and Mrs. George Ross en tertained in honor of Lt. Col. and Mrs. Dick French of Norfolk, Va., jat a pre-dance buffet dinner on Saturday night, March 22. Guests ] present were Lt. Col. and Mrs. | Wilbur Free, Maj. and Mrs. Geo. | Bauman, Maj. and Mrs. John La | Voy and Maj. and Mrs. Steve j Schuster. ’ ; Mrs. E. T. Torbett of Norfolk, Va., was the house guest of Maj. and Mrs. George Bauman on Sun day, March 23. Lt. and Mrs. Bob Noble, Jr., spent last week-end in Goldsboro visiting Lt. Noble’s parents. Maj. and Mrs. E. Koehler have been transferred from NAAS, Edenton, to Cherry Point. The Koehlers left Edenton on Wed nesday, March 26. Warrant Officer and Mrs. Paul Leahy entertained at a farewell spaghetti dinner in honor of Maj. and Mrs. E. Koehler on Saturday, March 22. Guests present were: Mrs. Koehler’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson of Cherry Point, Lt. I and Mrs. B. Skinner and Lt. and Mrs. Sheldon Emerson. | and movement, Kay often found lit her responsibility to guard a j fast girl, but did equally well with larger girls. * Her tourna ment play was not surpassed. Guards called upon heavily were Jackie Asbell, Patsy Pri vott and Karen Raines. Therefore, the wheel of Under wood’s Chowan Bulldogs lose only one spoke, Ruth Leary, this turn. They expect to be rolling again next year as strong as ever. j, civic calendar] Continued from Page I—Section 1 Edenton Lions Club Variety Show will be staged in the Ele mentary School auditorium Fri ! day night, April 11, at 8 o'clock, i The Northeastern Cancer Clin ic will be held at the Health De ' partment in Elizabeth City Fri day, April 4. The faster Seal sale will be in progress in Edenton through Eas ter Sunday, April 6. The Eastern Carolina Fire men's Association will meet in Edenton Tuesday, April 8. Revival services will be held in the Presbyterian Church from Monday, March 31, through Fri day, April 4, with services begin ning at 7:30 P. M. Edenton Rolarians will meet this (Thursday) afternoon at 1 o'clock in the Parish House. The Junior Class of Chowan High School will present its an nual play in the school audi torium Friday night, March 28, at 8 o'clock. James M. Johnston will be in Room 209, Citizens Bank Build ing, April 7 through April 15 to assist in filing income lax re turns. An emergent communication of Unanimity Lodge No. 7, A. F. Sc A. M., will be held tonight (Thursday) at 8 o'clock for the purpose of conferring the third degree. Sponsored by the Chowan Home Demonstration County Council, a "Womanless Wedding" will be held in the Chowan High School auditorium Wednesday night, April 9, at 8 o'clock. Posters in the Chowan Conser vation poster contest will be judged at Chowan High School THE CHOWAN HERALD; EDENTON. NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY MARCH 27, 1958. My'name is Ben. I’m one of thousands of boys and girls you have helped by contrib uting to Easter Seals. In saying “thanks” for all of us, may I ask you to give generously again this year? Many of us still need the help that Easter Seals make possible. And only through your gifts can we look to a future that will let us walk, run and play like other kids. We’re counting on you. Thanks again. for hope, opportunity, independence Friday, April 4, at 2 P. M. I Edenton Woman's Club will meet in the Parish House Wed nesday afternoon, April 2, at 1 o'clock. ■ Spring term of Chowan Super ior Court will convene in the Court House Monday morning, March 31, at 10 o'clock. The Advertising and Promotion Committee of the Edenton Cham ber of Commerce will meet Mon day morning, March 31, at 10 o'clock at Hotel Joseph Hewes. Senior and Junior Councils of the Edenton Teen-Age Club will j sponsor a napkin sale Tuesday,! April 8. Revival services will begin at the Macedonia Baptist Church Sunday night, March 30, with services each night at 8 o'clock through Saturday, April 5. Rocky Hock Baptist. Center Hill Baptist, Great Hope Baptist. Center Hill Methodist, Evans Methodist and Macedonia Baptist churches will hold a joint Easter Sunrise Service Sunday morning, April 6. at 6 o'clock in the Rocky Hock Church. Chowanoke Council No. 54, De gree of Pocahontas, will meet to night (Thursday) at 8 o'clock in the Red Men halL. +.<■» - Family Life and Career Week is being observed at the Edenton colored high school March 24-28. Sponsored by the William H. Coffield £osl No. 9280, Veterans of Foreign Wars, dances are be ing held in the Post home every Saturday night. Chowan Tribe of Red Men will meet Monday night at 7:30 o'clock. Annual cancer drive will begin April 1 with Mrs. Kermit Layton as chairman. Edenton Lions Club will' meet Monday night at 7 o'clock. William H. Coffield Post No. 9280, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will meet Tuesday night at 8 o'clock. Sponsored by William H. Cof field Post No. 9280, radio-dance programs will be held at the Post i home Saturday afternoons ning at 3 o'clock. ATTENTION PEANUT GROWERS We Have Rebuilt Our Seed Peanut Sheller! ... it is now in perfect condition and we are ready to shell your peanuts. REMEMBER: AN EXPERIENCED OPERATOR CAN SAVE YOU MONEY! OUR PLANT IS LOCATED OX NORTH BROAD STREET IN FRONT OF 8.8. H. MOTOR CO. We Also Have Seed Peanuts For Sale. —— ❖ L,eary Bros. Storage o>. tformerly Satterfield & Leary) PHONE 2141 - BDENTON LjOr * , \ m v - \ Hi there! /wvw\/'a<v' n/^ Colored Library Joins Celebration Os Library Week In observance of National Li brary Week the Brown-Carver Library joined with other librar ians all over the country in the celebration. Posters were made featuring the slogan “Wake Up And Read” were displayed in the library. Wednesday afternoon, March 19 from 4 to 5 o’clock was story hour. Children from 5 to 12 were invited to attend. A goodly num ber were present and free lolli pops were given away. Stories w;ere told and read by Mrs. Dora Ford, Mrs. Shirley Epps and Miss Clenora Austin. Wednesday night a party was given by the Readers’ Club of the Brown-Carver Library. Before the party got under way Mrs. Ha zel Baccus read an interesting paper titled “Why We Should Read.” About 30 people were present and an enjoyable evening was had by all. Friday afternoon Miss E. Reade, librarian at the Plymouth Ele mentary School, brought a grdup of students here to visit the li brary. Accompanying Miss Reade and the students were the prin cipal, Mr. Law, and another lady. The group was shown the vari ous departments of the library and the card catalog. One stu dent took pictures of the library. A 1958 Britannica Book of The Year and a set of World Books were added to the library this month. Circulation for the month of February was 915 books. Adult 399 and juvenile 516. There were 65 reference questions looked up. JAYCEES CALL OFF SUNRISE SERVICE EASTER MORNING Warren Twiddy, president of the Edenton Junior Chamber of Commerce, has announced that the Jaycees will not sponsor an Easter sunrise service this year. Due to circumstances beyond their control, the Jaycees reluct antly took this action. Bids Invited For Work At , Harvey Point An invitation for bids has been released by the Department of the Navy Bureau of Yards and Docks for construction work at the Harvey Point base which is estimated to cost in the neigh borhood of $750,000. One of the projects is for a two-story, ell shaped boat house and operation building approxi mately 44 feet by 60 feet and 50 feet by 114 feet with a connect ing boat shed approximately 70 feet by 120 feet. A portion of i the operations wing will be slant-' ing construction with reinforced exterior walls; balance of ex terior walls will be plain brick or brick faced with concrete ma- 1 sonry unit back-up. Interior 1 partitions are to be of concrete; masonry units and structural glazed units. Concrete founda tions will be supported on con crete piles. Roof construction includes poured concrete on metal, lath centering over open web joist, insulation and built-in roofing. Finished floors include cement, ceramic and asphalt tile. The work will also include plaster ceilings, painting, plumb ing, heating, air conditionng, electrc lights and power, outside utilities, boat shed, 6 boat slips, asphaltic paving and other inci dental related work. The other project is a one story Public Works facility ap proximately 66 feet bv 187. Ex terior walls and interior parti tions are to be of concrete ma sonry units and glazed structural units. Roof construction in cludes pre-cast concrete roof slabs, insulation and built-up roofing. Finished floors include cement, ceramic and asphalt tile. The work will also include plastered ceilings, painting, air conditioning, plumbing, heating, sprinklers, electric work, outside utilities, asphaltic paving and other incidental related work. Sealed bids in duplicate will be received until 2 P. M. EST April 22 in the District Public Works office, Fifth Naval Dis trict, Room 307, Bldg. N-26, U. S. Naval Base, Norfolk, Va. .^*>imm**»** m - - 11 **** 1 "W r ’' c Y it looks ' ■ 1 NL , * A HAPPY EASTER starts with our wonderful selection ' ‘ of everything you need to enjoy a perfect holiday ... all / • Jfi priced right! /S9H9 H Easter aooerfe- J iljr H.1., j __ y / Mi \ gloves, you’ll find just EASTER DRESSES...Tht.se dress es will put you right at the head of f |*t M i the Easter Parade. Choose from /\ ~ w?g f ** ” fj£L xj''®; Y ✓_ styles that are new and becoming! for your new Easter suit ... or to /Vi~ *. j- i j£3fc*l <i* 1 .'....1t'... .1.1. |n ... ... j .'“ J »*A« ■ Another Cancer Clinic On April 4 The Northeastern Cancer Clin- j ic. will be held on Friday after noon, April 4, with registration beginning at 1 o’clock. - A free chest X-ray will be given to any- 1 one wishing it along with the ex- j amination of the five areas of the body where cancer is most easily 1 found and cured. | There are no limitations as to j sex, race, physical or economic; status at the' center. However, women should be 35 or more;! I men should be 40 or over unless 1 referred by a doctor, or unless! one of the “Seven Danger Sig- 1 nals” or “Symptoms” are present, j Only 30 people can be seen at | the Center each month due to limited facilities, so it is suggest ed that anyone who wishes to be assured of an appointment should ! write the Cancer Center, Health Department, Elizabeth City, for [ a priority. Examinees are asked |to bringe a robe or housecoat with them. New Vacation Book Is Just Off Press Containing 62 pictures in full I color, the 1958 North Carolina i “Variety Vacationland” vacation book is off the press and avail able free on request to the State Travel Bureau, Department Con servation and Development, Ra leigh. North Carolina. Color cameramen ranged from the Atlantic coast at Cape Hat teras to the crest of the Great Smoky Mountains to illustrate the 1958 "Variety Vacationland”. The new book is divided into three sections, with attractions of the Piedmont central part of the State and the Mountains and Coast grouped for convenience in reading. A new feature is intro duced in the form of a picture in dex. Instead of the usual textual table of contents. 1958 “Variety Vacationland” shows a map of the State with page numbers in dicating location of places illu strated. Two Edentonians Attend Industrial Conference Tuesday Joe Conger, Jr., president of the Edenton Development Corpora tion, and Harry Smith, Jr., execu tive vice-president of the Eden ton Chamber of Commerce, at tended the regional industrial de velopment conference at East Carolina College, Greenville on Tuesday of this week. It was the first in a series of meetings sched uled by the State Department of Conservation and Development to discuss the economic welfare and industrial programs of communi ties in three different sections of the State. Governor Luther H. Hodges was the principal- speaker at the luncheon. Panel discussions in cluded opportunities for food processing and packaging and lo cally sponsored industry, prospect development and selling the com munity or area, development and use of community resource data and available sources of indus trial development information, and financing of industrial devel opment programs. Similar meetings will be held in Greensboro on March 27 and in Asheville on April 4. FOR SALE! New 3-Bedroom Briek House To be built on Twiddy Avenue. This hoti-e will have all modern conveniences including central lnat. de luxe kitchen with built-in range and oven. You can own this home for Only $500.00 Down Monthly Payments $87.43 including Taxes and Insurance TWIDDY INS. & REAL ESTATE, INC. 103 E. King St. Phone 2163 Edenton PAGE FIVE —SECTION ONI Consider Hurricane Damage Prevention Continued from Page 1, Section 1 not cover this problem. The reports will be coordinat ed by the Army Engineer Corps after the hearing and Will be sub mitted to Congressional commit tees for consideration and action. Col. Hairy E. Brown, Director of the State Hurricane Rehabilita tion Program, exhibited samples of reports to guide officials in their preparation. The meeting voted that each county, town or distressed area should undertake its own survey, including statistics on damage, the value of property destroyed, the economic effect on the area, and recommended projects. The reports should be presented in person at the Washington hear ing. Mayor A. T. Stewart of Washington was appointed to serve as moderator of the hear ing. County and local officials planning to submit reports should notify Mayor Stewart prior to the hearing. Mayor Ernest Pi Kehayes of Edeflton and i’r ident Gilliam Wood of the Chamber of Com merce were hosts at a luncheon meeting following the meeting.
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