North Carolina Newspapers

t—SECTION ONE PAGE FOUR The Chowan Herald Published every Thursday by The Chowan Herald, a partnership consisting of J. Edwin Huff lap and Hector Lupton, at 423-425 South tiroad Street, Eden ton. North Carolina. J J. EDWIN BUFFLAP Editor nSX-TOR LUPTON—.——Advertising Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year (outside North Carolina) $3-00 One Year (in North Carolina) $2.50 Six Months sl-50 Entered as second-class matter August 30,1934, at the Post Office at Edenton, North Carolina, under the act of March 3. 1879. Cards of thanks, obituaries, resolutions of re spect, etc., will be charged for at regular ad vertising rates. _ ■ V “ I ™ THURSDA 12. 1960. r A LIF TODAY ‘it There is a friend that siicketh closer than a brother. —Proverbs 18:24. CHRIST, SUPREME FRIEND of Man. requires as evidence of our friendship that we love one another and that we obey His commands. May we be loyal to Thee who never faileth. O God. and see with Thine eyes all peoples as Thy children. v jn _ Another Distinct Loss Edenton, it seems lately, has been losing one valuable person after another, so it is with regret that it is learned that Mrs. Eu genia Babylon has tendered her resignation as director of the Pettigrew Regional Library. Mrs. Babylon resigned to accept the position of librarian at the Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri. Mrs. Babylon has been the sparkplug for the regional library and under her super vision the organization has made great strides ■forward since its organization only a few years ago. Her valuable services will be greatly missed, for she has directed a service which has been not only beneficial but very much enjoyed by both white and colored peo ple in the three counties represented, Chowan. Washington and Tyrrell. Who can estimate the value of reading books by young people who otherwise could easily direct their time to less useful and less upbuilding purposes? The entire area will greatly miss Mrs. Babylon and it goes without saying that all of her friends, while regretting to lose her. wish for her much success in her new and larger duties in Missouri. Deserves Re-election With interest at a high pitch in the race for the Democratic nomination for First Dis trict Congressman, it is interesting to read an editorial appearing in the Times-Herald of Newport News on Friday. May 6. The edi torial follows: About 20 years ago, a capable and diligent citi j zeri of the First North Carolina District—Herbert C. Bonner—was elected to fill the unexpired term of the Hon. Lindsay Carter Warren as Represen tative in the Congress of the United States. Mr. Warren had become Comptroller General of the United States and had left Congress with a high record of performance. Mr. Bonner has lived up to the responsibilities of the office and the ideal of service to his constituents. In fact, he has gone to the top among his fellows in achieving chairmanship of the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. We of the Tidewater Virginia area embraced in Virginia's First District have had a peculiar interest in Mr. Bonner’s career. For he succeed ed the late able and beloved S. Otis Bland of Newport News in the committee chairmanship. It is he who has fought for an adequate Mer chant Marine, who has fostered legislation on be half of our fisheries and who currently is battling for removal or reduction of the shipbuilding dif ferential favoring the West Coast shipyards to the prejudice of the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company and other East Coast yards. A measure of his service in this respect is giv en in the tribute of Representative Thomas N. Downing of the First Virginia District, whose in terests are so akin to the First North Carolina District. Mr. Downing said recently: "Mr. Bon ner is an able, aggressive and progressive chair man who knows well the complex problems of our merchant marine and shipbuilding industry, j His contributions to these economic fields can ; no), be overestimated. He is a worthy successor to our late, great Schuyler Otis Bland.” That si high tribute from a member of the com i mittee which Mr. Bonner heads. Our experience with Mr. Bonner’s battles for the interests of our area underscores it / So good has been that service to his district an 4 to the sister states that only once, until this year, has anyone -offered to run against him. That was in 1946 when he was re-elected by an overwhelming vote over Dr. Robert Lee Humber. E In this campaign he is opposed by Walter B. Jones of Farmville, whose platform is based largely on the “time for a change” appeal so fam iliar in politics. He is a three-term member of She North Carolina General Assembly. We are unfamiliar with his history otherwise i But we note in the Washington, N. C., “Daily News” the apt comment that: “If another man were more capable of doing the job than Mr. Bonner, then we would not be true to our herit age to offer public support to a lesser candi date.” But “ . . . the talk of. 'we need a change' is an emotional appeal rather than an appeal based on wisdom and reason. Swapping horses merely for the sake of change is not our idea of •practical politics.” (All the other papers in the district, we are told, except one in Mr. Jones’ home town of Farmville are supporting Mr. We think the“P«ily liews” is right. We ap preciate Mr. Bonner’s work in behalf of his dis trict, state and nation since out; interests are so takisL In fact, we suspect that some citizens of Hr, Bonner’s district are working among us in industry and it is to their interest, to have pW' citizens m ivorui ,- v xsi k., i nOv 's \jl.arJ & 5.,„ BsM I idLift. * With all tlie interest, sacredncss, respect and reverance recently directed toward the Confederate monument on the Court House Green, the monument and what it stands for must have been forgotten 1 uesday of this week. May 10 was Confederate Memorial Day, and unless my eyesight is failing, I didn't see a single flower, flag or any gather ing of any kind at the monument to pay honor and tribute to the memory of those for whom the monument was erected. About the only visitors near the monument during the day was a small group of youngsters playing and they didn't give a hoot if the monument was there or not. Malcolm Seawell made a very interesting speech at the Lions Club meeting Monday night. He didn't say it in just so many words, but the way I understand one of his remarks was that there's a lot of hot air going around when am important election is on tap. Yeah, and some of it is more than hot air. The John A. Holmes Band’s spring con cert Friday night was another wonderful pro gram. but the attendance wasn’t from doodle. The same can be said about the Central Pris on Variety Show presented Saturday night under the sponsorship of the Lions Club. Just why more people do not appreciate good music (and the band puts out good music) is hard to understand. The auditorium should have been filled, for the concert but it was far less than halt full. The Lions show, too. was very good, but then, again, the crowd was very disappointing. Town Councilmen at their meeting Tues day night instructed Chief of Police George I. Dail to reserve parking space on Broad Street between King and Water Streets Mon day for dignitaries who will attend the new fish hatchery dedication. The chief said he would be glad to do it. but asked the ques tion. ‘‘How do you know a dignitary when you see one? - ’ And that’s a good question, i for all too many folks like to play the role of a dignitary. Doc Richard Hardin, Doc Ed Bond, Joe Thorud and Jess Harrell returned Sunday from a fishing trip in Florida and report a very good time. It was a little more ex pensive to Joe than the others, for he lost a reel and line. Joe. according to the way 1 got it. was fishing and Jess had just told him to be ready for a barracuda. ‘ I'm ready for him.” said Joe, but just about that time something hit his line and carried away every thing but the handle which Joe was holding in his hand. He might have just as well thrown that overboard, too, making his loss just a trifle more. Here's one who was among the guests at the Lions Club meeting Monday night. Wives of the members are the cooks and beside fix ing up a good meal, they are rather generous. I’m used to getting one pork chop, but the ladies put two on the plate, together with vegetables. Then. too. an extra pork chop was brought in for John Mitchener and Al lan Harless was given two helpings of ice cream and cake for dessert. If anybody left the meeting hungry, it was his own fault. O It’s good to see John Holmes out again after a seige of illness. John is looking good and says he’s never felt better. Besides he has regained a good appetite and says food tastes so much better than before he was sick. Maybe it was a good thing he became sick. Since Harry Smith tendered his resignation as executive vice president of the Chamber of Commerce, he has been overwhelmed with expressions of regret that he will soon leave for a more prominent position in Detroit. So much has he been affected by the kind re marks and love and admiration for him on the part of Edenton people that he says if he would give his heart full control he would not depart. Anyway, a lot of us will miss him very much. Chowan County Commissioners at their last meeting referred to the reported resignation of Mrs. Eugenia Babylon as director of the Pettigrew Regional Library. One of the Commissioners asked. “Do you think the colored people read the books:” Another of the Commissioners replied, “They surely do. Why I have to wait some mornings when I round up my colored help for some of them to finish a paragraph or chapter before they are ready to go to work.” y’ Mrs. P. L. Rea. who now-lives, in Washing ton, last week renewed -her subscription to The Herald and in a brief message had this to say: “Please renew my subscription to your nice paper. I am always glad to get the Edenton news. It has been very inter esting lately. I was disappointed when the plan to improve the Green and move the monument was delayed. I hope these fine people wifi soon get together and put if over. I think, it is a must. Best wishes to you and THE CHOWAN HERALD. EDENTON. NORTH CAROLINA. THURSDAY. MAY 12. 1960. Delta Kappa Gamma Has New Officers Society Meets In St. Paul’s Parish House Saturday Ruth Hoyle, City School Su pervisor, of Elizabeth City, was installed as president of Pi Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma International Society, at Saturday’s meeting which was held in Saint Paul’s Parish House at 11:30 A. M. Other officers installed at the meeting were: Vivian Lucas, first vice presi dent, Williamston; Mrs. Milah P. Meekins,. second vice president, Manteo; Mrs. Phoebe Owens, re cording secretary, Gates; Mrs. Clarene B. Bright, corresponding secretary. Elizabeth City; Mrs. Marguerite B. Burch, treasurer, Edenton; Mrs. Rhodes ’Pratt, parliamentarian. Merry Hill. Prior to the installation of of ficers, at Saturday’s meeting, an initiation ceremony was held at which time the following eight new members of the so ciety were added: Mrs. Louise, B. Foster, Plymouth; Mrs. Louise Fleming, Plymouth; Mrs. Mina Hampton. Creswell; Mrs. Camille] B. Everton, Columbia; Mrs. Ra mona H. Wilson, Poplar Branch; Mrs. Lucille Barnes, Williamston; Mrs. Margaret Maston, Elizabeth City; Mrs. Bernice Calloway, Elizabeth City. Following the morning session, a three-course luncheon was ser ved at the Edenton Restaurant, by the management, in the Pine Room. Mrs. Mary Browning's Treble Clef Club, comprised of ten voices, entertained the group with four very choice songs, at the close of the luncheon. Visitors at the luncheon were Mrs. Jane Yarborough of Louis burg: Mrs. Alice Baum of Bloom field, N. J.; Miss Ethel Perry of Kinston and Miss Sue Under hill of Greensboro. The next meeting of the so ciety will take place in early October at a place to be an nounced in September. Forty-two members and guests attended Saturday’s meeting in Edenton. Willis Retires From Transportation Job Continued from Page 1, Section 1 er Line. Later on Mr. Willis took over the Roanoke River Line, operat ing from Edenton to Hamilton and a few years later he took over the Albemarle Steam Navi gation Company, the oldest es tablished steamboat and railroad connection between Franklin, Va., and Edenton. In addition to these lines, he inaugurated ferry service from Edenton to Willis Landing and Edenton to Plymouth. In 1931 Mr. Willis was ap pointed agent for Railway Ex press, pro-rating with the Nor folk Southern Railroad at Eden ton. Salmon Creek Line. Norfolk Southern Railroad and Atlantic Coast Line at Plymouth and Weldon and Powellsville at Windsor. Cashie River Line and Norfolk Southern Railroad Eden ton to Hmilton and Roanoke River Line. Also Norfolk South ern at Edenton, Atlantic Coast Line at Tunnis and Seaboard Airline Railroad at Franklin. Mr. Willis operated these boat lines until improved highways and bridges were completed, which, as he Says, “put water transportation on the shelf.” - ¥ 1b «I| mm. . Y Mm - I 1j -J|F TUNE fit' wtar-tV ■; Channel 3 To-See And Hear Dr. I Beverly Lake #:ltf P. M. MONDAY, MAY ,1$ Since then he has continued the! Railway Express business in Edenton until his retirement In retiring, Mr. WiHis wishes to extend his gratefulness and best wishes to all his patrons in the different lines of his busi ness. “I’ve been in Edenton for so long,” said Mr. Willis, “being my headquarters for my busi ness, that I will always feel like Edenton is home even though my residence is not in the city limits. I am now residing at Willis Landing in Bertie County and invite any Os my friends to come over to visit me at any time.” Soil Stewardship Week May 22-29 Continued from Page I. Section 1 trict, was published by the Na tional Association of Soil Con-' servation Districts. Title this year is “The Spirit of the Peo ple.” We 'are God’s people and are stewards of His great gift, the irreplaceable soil. It feeds us, clothes us, and furnishes us shelter. The custom of setting aside special days for thanking God was started more than 1,500 years ago in Vienne, France, and was named Rogation Days. Bad weather and earthquakes had brought crop failures and wide spread hunger. The Bishop of Vienne called for prayer and penance on the three days pre ceding Ascension Day. The peo ple responded. Word of What happened in Vienne spread throughout France and other countries. By the end of the eighth century, the church formally adopted the custom, Ro gation Days. It filled a need in the hearts and minds of the peo ple. Soil stewardship 'is rooted in man’s trust in God and obed ience to His purpose. Soil Stewardship protects fu ture generations, both bom and unborn. It reminds us of our responsibilities to protect our soil. Whether you live on the farm or have a city job, you still have a responsibility. Man does not own the soil, he only has title to it or is a steward of it. I once heard a man make the statement that a person had never been buried on his own land. It’s true, because the minute he died the land belong ed to his children, wife or some body. We don’t own the soil or land, we are stewards. It be-! longs to God the creator of it. J Attend the church of your choice on May 22 or 29, Soil Stewardship Sundays. VOTE FOR JOHN D. LARKINS The Best Qualified For Governor 25 Years’ Os Experience ■■■■■ In State Government IB W' 25 Years’ Os Work For Democratic Party LOOK AT LARKINS’ RECORD - AND COMPARE: • Nine Sessions in the State Senate • President Pro Tern of the State Senate • Served on All Senate Standing Committees • Twice Chairman of Appropriations Committee • Twice Chairman of the Advisory Budget Commission • Chairman of State Democratic Party (1954-1958) • Democratic National Committeeman For N. C. (1958-1960) yfc • Chairman of Jackson Day Dinner Committee 14 Years John Larkins Has More Stale* Government Colored Band Concert Sunday -- * \ Edenton Colored high school; band will present its spring Con-1 cert in the school gymtorium | Sunday afternoon, May 15, at 3 o’clock. An interesting pro-j gram has been and the! public is cordially invited to at tend. Drive For Cancer Funds Lagging Continued from Page 1, Section 1 1 some of the business concerns' have not sent in their contribu tion. However, the prospect of reaching the quota is rather dis couraging to Mrs. Hopkins, who j emphasizes the large number of \ cancer cases, some here in Cho FARMERS! Dusting And Spraying Time Is Here WE HAVE A COMPLETE LINE OF John Blue Dusters PLASTIC DUSTING TUBING CENTURY SPRAYERS ALSO HYPRO PUMPS AND SPRAYER KITS See Us For Your Dusting And Spraying Needs! ♦ * Hobbs Implement Co., Inc. GUY C. HOBBS, Mgr. “Your Jphn Deere Dealer” EDENTON, N. C wan, and the need for funds to fight the dread disease. Mrs. Hopkins is appealing to all citizens and business con- ] cerns who have not made a con-] ' tribution to do so at onoe. Don } tributions may be sent to her lor they will be received at The i Herald office. Group In Drive For Members A membership drive for the j Roanoke Island Historical Asso- I ciation is 'being conducted in (Chowan County this week. Mrs. | Frank Holmes is county Chair ’ man of the drive and says the campaign for funds is to help North' Carolina take its proper place as “the birthplace of the ! nation.” The Lest Colony is one 1 of the projects of the association. Free tickets to The Lost Col- ony will be given to every new member during the membership Tjjfjive. ~ Lettergfthavjs been mailed, but ] any person who desires to be come aijwiember -"Can do so by Mrs. Holmes or Mrs. W. B. Brobvear, ,<6§-county chair man. Memberships range from SI.OO to a life membership of SIOO. MR. STORK EJECTED? $M uy about tho credit, needs Involved! Peoples Bank & Trust Company Consume? - Credit Branch 2I« srtft- Broad Street rpteiTroN, n. c.