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CHOWAN COUNTY ONLY^NEWSPAPER - ; PUBUSHED IN Volume XXlX.—Number 15." Noon Friday Deadline To File For May 26 Democratic Primary More Candidates Are Expected To Be In Race Before Friday Deadline With noon Friday, April 13, the deadline to file for the Cho wan Democratic Primary, only one contest had developed at press time Wednesday. B. Warner Evans has an nounced his candidacy for Cho wan County Representative to the State Legislature, opposing incumbent Albert Byrum, who was the first to file for the pri mary. The only other likely contest is for the Chowan County Board of Education where N. J. George, Edenton businessman 1 and former teacher, has an-i nounced his candidacy.. Os the six member board only one in cumbent, the chairman, Geddes Potter, has filed. All memoers of the Chowan County Board of Commissioners have filed except Dallas Jeth ro, However, no opposition is expected. Others to be elected that have filed are Sheriff Earl Goodwin, Judge of Recorder’s Court W. S. Privott, Prosecut ing Attorney John E. Shackel ford and Clerk of Court Mrs. Lena Leary. L. S. Byrum is chairman of the election board with P. S. McMul'lan, secretary, and Pete Smith, Republican representa tive. Primary election day will be May 26th. J. Clarence Leary •Files As Candidate For Commissioner 11 ■“ ■ J. Clarence Leary, Sr., has announced that he has filed for the Chowan County Board of Commissioners. Leary has fill ed the unexpired term of Gil liam Wood, who resigned to become highway commissioner. Prior to becoming a com missioner, Mr. Leary served for 19 years on the Edenton Town 'Council. In seeking election, Mr. Leary hopes to continue in the service of Chowan County. Episcopal Lenten Luncheon Series To End Tuesday The Rev. Joshua MacKenzie, rector of Saint Christopher’s Church, Havelock, will be the preaaher at the final Lenten Luncheon to be held at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church Parish House Tuesday. Mr. MacKenzie has but re cently been ordained to the Anglican Priesthood, but is known already for outstanding achievements in the Diocese of East Carolina. The Lenten Luncheons have been a tremendous success and a fine crowd is anticipated Tuesday at 1:00 P. M. Fashion Show A Highlight Os April Woman’s Club Meeting An Easter fashion show by members of Mrs. C. E. Britton’s nursery school highlighted the luncheon of the Edenton Wo man’s Club Wednesday, April 4, at the Edenton 'Restaurant. Participating in the show were Ben 'Bunch, Bruce Jones, Martha Jo Hollowell, Lorri Dees, Susan Reeves, Ginger By rum, Chuck Cozart, June Byrum and Gris Bond. Mrs. Bruce Jones was moderator of the show. Fashions were from Tots & Teens. An announcement that the dub Community Improvement Contest entry was one of the top five in North Carolina was made by Mrs. W. H. Hofilowijjl, Jr., president. The winners will be announced at the State Con tention to be hoW May 16-18 Ah Winston-SalejJL ■ v elected to 4he con- Jfcntion were Mrs.Holtowell and Mrs. R. E. Forehand. Jr, in- R. j'Boyce and Mrs. t p F-amhardt WS aP, r. trai *** THE CHOWAN HERALD Hat In Ring 1 .'v>: £1&1| B j&afe jH 1* j||f VpH IsssPfis 'WBB- Bb ■HR JWgS B. WARNER EVANS B. Warner Evans early this week filed as a candidate for Chowan County Representative to the State Legislature. He will oppose Albert Byrum in the May Democratic primary election. 6. Warner Evans Candidate For Representative Will Oppose Incum bent Albert Byrum In Primary B. Warner Evans, farmer and businessman, filed as a candi date for Chowan County Rep resentative to the State Legisla ture Tuesday. He will oppose Albert Byrum, who has served one term as Representative, in the May Democratic primary election. Mr. Evans is presently farm ing and operator of the Evans Cotton Gin. He was formerly in the lumber, veneer and ply wood business. A native of Chowan County he attended the county schools. He graduated from Trinity Col lege (now Duke) in 1915 and entered the Army, serving over seas with the 81st Division. On returning to Chowan Coun- Conlinued on Page B—Section 1 [ Seal Sales Lag ] Edenion's annual Easier Seal Sale, sponsored by the Lions Club, is badly lagging, accord ing to Wilmer Malone, chair man of the drive. All persons receiving seals are asked to send money for seals right away in order that the drive may be completed be fore Easter. Funds derived from the sale of Easter Seals aid crippled children. the Edenton and Chowan Coun ty Historic Commission, report ed on the first meeting of the commission held here recently. Plans were made for the door to door Cancer Drive to be held April 9-14, Art Show 14 and 15 Continued on Ka<je R—Section 1 (CIVIC CALENDAR I Chowanoke Council No. 54, Degree of Pocahontas, will meet tonight (Thursday) at > o'clock. Eden ton's Jayceee will meat tonight (Thursday) at 7 o’clock at the Edenton Restaurant. Ed Bond Poet No. 40 of the American Legion ip cooperating in "Bells Across Nation Day" observance April 19. Holy Week services will bo held at the Edenton Methodist Church April 15-20 with ser vices beginning each evening at 7:30 o'clock. v % Edonlon's Rotary Club will icLrtmwd on- Page 3, Sectto^i | Edenton, Chowan County, North CaroHna, Thursday, April 12, 1962. Mrs. !| C. Wood (sNatiMiChairinan Os Historical Group Members Now Busy With Plans For 25th Anniversary of *The Lost Colony’ Mrs. George C. Wood of Eden ton has been named Chowan County membership chairman of the Roanoke Island Historical Association, it was announced last week by Mrs. Fred W. Morrison of Washington, D. C., chairman of the association’s board of directors. As one of a state-wide “com mittee of 1.0,” Mrs. Wood will join with other county chair men this spring in actively pro moting membership in the his torical association. Mrs. Sam J. Ervin, Jr., of Washington, D. C., is state membership chair man. Mrs. Wood reports that asso ciation members and staff are now busy with ambitious plans for the celebration of the 25th Continued on Page 6, Section 1 Legion Post Plans Observance April 19 Local Citizens Urged To Take Part In Demonstration Residents of Chowan County and Edenton are urged by Rob ert C. Powell, commander of Ed Bond Post No. 40 of the American Legion to participate in a nationwide demonstration of patriotism and national unity to be proclaimed by the ringing of bells on April 19. Mr. Powell announced ihaf the American Legion, with the cooperation of other national organizations, is urging this dramatic demonstra tion of a dynamic conviction of Americanism to dispel all doubts concerning America’s unity. He pointed out that the Na tional Commander, Charles L. Bacon of the American Legion has appointed Adm. Arleigh A. Burke (USN, Ret.) to head up a Bells Across the Nation com mittee, to which Commander Powell has been appointed as a Continued on Page 3—Section 1 Children’s Play To Be A Highlight Os Final PTA Meeting Kindergarten and third grade students will present their an nual reduction at the Edenton Parent-Teacher meeting to be held Tuesday at 8 P. M., at the Edenton Elementary School. Mrs. John Ross, kindergarten teach er, and Mrs. John White, third grade teacher, are in charge of the program. New officers will be elected at the meeting. Retiring presi dent, Warren Twiddy, requests a good attendance at the last meeting of the school year. Local VFW Post 9280 Installs New Officers New officers of William H. Coffield, Jr., Post No. 9280, Veterans of Foreign Wars, were installed by James H. Basnight, post commander, VFW District I, at a dinner meeting Tuesday night. v Hallet E. Chesson was install ed as commander; John L. Bass, Senior vice commander; Kermit Mizelle, junior vice command er; Levi Toler, quartermaster; James M. Bond, chaplain; James H. Basnight, advocate; W. W. Perry, surgeon, and T. “E. Parker, Jr., a trustee lor three years. Also attending the regular supper meeting were members of the ladies’ auxiliary. Stores To Be Closed On. Easter Monday * All stores in downtown Eden ton will be dosed Easter Mon day, April 23, it was announced early this week by W. J. P. Earnhardt; chairman of the mer chants committee of the Eden tton Chamber of OMwftrt* MISS EDENTON TRADE FAIR Miss Ida Fay Campen, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Campen of Edenton was selected as the winner at the beauty contest held Thursday night in connection with Edenion’s first Trade Fair. Miss Campen is a senior at John A. Holmes High School. \ (Ricks Photo) Trade Fair Proves Success First Held Here Praised By Merchants And Public Edenton’s first Trade Fair held Thursday and Friday of last week has been described as a tremendous success, attracting between 12,000 and 14,000 per sons. W. J. P. Earnhardt, chairman, said that both the merchants and the public apparently were pleased with the event. It is anticipated that the fair will be held next year. Miss Ida Kay Campen, -18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Campen of Edenton was samed Miss Edenton Trade Fair at a beauty contest held the open ing night. Miss Campen is a senior at the John A. Holmes High School. First runner-up was Miss Leah Dowdy, representing Suribury High School and second runner- Golf And Country Club Group Forms Citizens Interested In Securing Course At Former Base The Chowan Golf and Coun try Club Corporation was form ed Tuesday night by a group of interested citizens in an effort to obtain the golf course prop erty at the former Naval Air Base to be sdld at public auc tion next week. Ralph Parrish was elected as president.. Dr. A. F. Downum, vice president, and W. B. Gard ner, secretary-treasurer. In ad dition to the officers, J. P. Par tin, J. H. Conger, Sr., J. E. Debnam and John Shackelford were elected to the board of di rectors. Parrish stressed the import ance of the golf and country, club facilities to the communi ty and particularly in regard to creating a better business cli mate. Over 60 persoons attended the meeting at the Court House and subscriptions were receiv ed enabling the group to bid on the 134 acre site. Local ESSO Station Changes Managers Bridge-Turn ES9O Service Center began operation under the direction of Paul L. Partin and Edward Taylor, effective April Ist. Partin operated the ESSO station for 16 years prior to becoming manager of the local Western Auto Store for the last two years. Taylor, a native of Bertie County, is attending an ESSO training School in Ra leigh. Both men extend an invita tion to the public to patronize ttie station. up was Miss Barbara Townson, also of the Holmes High School. Other contestants were Miss Kathryn Faye Byrum of Cho >van High School, Miss Janice Rae Stanton of Perquimans High School, Miss Barbara Layton, Miss Betsy Campen and Miss Susan Holmes, all of the Holmes High School. Ray White of radio station WCDJ was master of ceremonies for the beauty contest, whioh was under the supervision of Mrs. Medlin Belch. The fair officially opened with the ribbon cutting ceremony at 1 P. M., Thursday by Mayor John A. Mitchener and W. E. Bond, chairman of the Chowan County Commissioners. On hand at the opening were the chair- Continued on Page 4 —Section 1 Annual Art Show Saturday-Sunday Students From Vari ous School To Dis play Art Work The Annual Art Show, spon sored by the Edenton Woman’s Club, will be held Saturday and Sunday, April 14 and 15, at the Barker House. Hours for the show are Saturday from 10 A. M., to 5 P. M., and Sunday from 2 P. M„ to 5 P. M. Students from Mrs. J. J. Ross’ kindergarten, Edenton Ele mentary School, John A. Holmes High School- and the Chowan High School will display work. Private art students and adults are invited to exhibit and those interested should contact Mrs. Johon Shackelford, chairman of the art show. The show will include water- Confinued on Page 4, Section \ Holy Week Services , At St. Paul’s Church Holy Week services for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church have been announced by the Rev. George B. Holmes, rector. The schedule is as folows: Palm Sunday, April 15—8:00 A. M., Holy Communion; 11:00 A. M., The Blessing of the Palms. Tuesday, April 17—1:00 P. M., Lenten Luncheon. Wednesday, April 18 10:30 A. M., Holy Communion. Maundy Thursday, April 19— 8:00 P. M„ The Lord’s Supper. Good Friday, April 20—Noon to 3:00 P. M., The Three Hours. Eaeter Day, April 22 8:00 A. M., Holy Communion; 9:30 A. M., Children’s Easter Festi ival; 11:00 A. M., Holy Com munion, The church is open daily for meditation and prayer from 8:00 ■A. XL, to 5:00 P. M. Bill Easterling Is Named To State Office In Jaycees Elected At Regional Meeting Held In Rocky Mount William Easterling, local Jay cee president, was elected a vice president of the North Car olina Junior Chamber of Com merce, in charge of the First District at the Northeastern Re gional Jaycee meeting held last week-end in Rocky Mount. Easterling, who moved to Edenton from Rocky Mount, four years ago. is cashier and manager of the Consumer Branch office of Peoples Bank & Trust Company. He has con tinuously been active in Jaycee work. Eighteen Edenton Jaycees at tended the meeting. Fred Swartzberg, state president, re ported that North Carolina is first in the Parade of States and that Edenton was fifth in North Carolina in the Parade of Cities. Fishing Contest Begins April 14 Entry Blanks May Be Secured At Weigh ing Stations The Edenton Chamber of Com merce will sponsor its annual Spring Fishing Contest begin ning April 14, according to Scott Harrell, general manager of the Edenton Marina, chair man of the Chamber’s Recrea tion Committee. Harrell said the contest would run through June 16 and that bait casting rods and reels would be award ed as grand prizes for the heav iest fish caught in five classi fications. Fishing contest classifications are rock fish, largemouth bass, white perch, crappie and bream. Official weighing stations for the contest are: Bvrum Hard ware, Bunch's Gulf Service Sta tion, Edenton Marina and Hughes-Parker Hardware, all of Edenton. To give contestants an idea j of what to shoot for they may 1 compare their entries with the weights of winning fish caught last year. The rock fish entry that won for H. M. Phthisic of! Continued on Page 3—Section 1 . Items Needed For Unique Auction Items are needed for the auc tion sale at the Hospital Hoe- Down to be sponsored by the Chowan Hospital Auxiliary on April 27. There is already a “pig in the poke” donated by Murray Bak er. Other items expected are fertilizer, grass seed, azaleas, shrubs, plants, fishing gear and possibly a dog and cat. Anyone desiring to donate ar ticles is asked to contact Mrs. J. Clarence Leary, Mrs. Hutch ins Winborne. Mrs. Tommy Leary, Mrs. H. F. Byrum or Mrs. J. M. Thorud, chairman. Two High Honors To UNC. Student John A. Mitchener 111, re cently received two high honors at the University of North Caro lina, where he is a junior in the School of Pharmacy. He has been inducted into RHO CHI, the pharmacy school’s equivalent of Phi Beta Kappa and into the Order of the Well for outstanding scholastic ach ievement, superior leadership and service. As a sophomore be was a member of the school’s Honor Council. He is a son of Mayor and Mrs. John Mitchener of Eden ton and a graduate of the John A. Holmes High School. JAYCEES MEET TONIGHT Edenton’s Junior Chamber of Commerce will meet tonight (Thursday) at 7 o’clock at the Edenton Restaurant. President Bill Easterling urges a 100 per cent attendance. $2.50 Per Year In North Carolina Auction Os Base Property To Be Held Monday At Edenton Armory 10:30 I Files For Office I N. J. | N. J. "Nick” George, presi- 1 dent of George Chevrolet Co., filed Friday as a candidate for the Chowan County Board of Education. This is Mr. George's first bid for public office. N. J.‘Nick’George j Seeking Seat On Education Board i ! Edenton Businessman: and Former Teacher 1 Makes First Bid for L Public Office i • ■ | N. J. “Nick” George, local ■ j business executive and former - teacher, filed Friday as a candi date for the Chowan County ; Board of Education, subject to , the May primary election. George, 42. is making his first ■ bid for public office and it comes in a field in which he j has had considerable experi- J ence. He was a teacher for 12 ! years, serving in both the Cho ! wan and Edenton school sys i terns. : In announcing his candidacy, i Mr. George said he seeks to do what he can to improve edu cation for all the young people I in the county and pledged his Cont'd. on Page 2—Section 1 Jaycees To Call j s. Friday night, April 13, begin ning at 7 o'clock, members of the Edenton Junior Chamber of Commerce will call on citi zens of Edenton in an effort to sell brooms and light bulbs. David Bass is chairman of the project. The Jaycees are hopeful that many residents will buy their broom and light bulb supplies when called upon Friday even ing. Loral Babv Contest Attracts J A Large Number Os Entries Nearly 50 babies are being 1 sponsored by local merchants in 1 the Baby Contest which got; under way Wednesday and will 1 continue until noon April 25. ; The baby with the most 1 cent votes will be crowned the win- 1 ner Wednesday, April 25, at 4 i P. M., at the Taylor Theatre. A cannister and picture of the \ baby sponsored will be on dis-; 1 play at the store sponsoring thej entry and the public is urged 1 to vote for the most outstanding; baby. All entries are three years old or younger. The contest is sponsored by the Edenton Woman’s Club with proceeds to go for worthwhile { club projects. Mrs. Tom Bass j and Mrs. Anne Bootwright are co-chairmen of the event. Merchants and babies sponsor ed are as follows: Anne’s Beauty Salon-—Harriet Lyn Small, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Small. Hughes-Parker Hardware Co. —Cindy Ricks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Ricks. Malone’s 5-10 c Store Paul FIGHT CANCER * I WITH A CHECKUP AND CHECK V / Sales Representative Will Be At Gate Sat urday - Sunday for Persons To Inspect Property Surplus government property at the former Marine Corps Air Field will be auctioned Monday at 10:30 A. M., at the Edenton armory. Included in the sale are ap proximately 2,370 acres which has been divided into 11 tracts ranging in size from 15 acres to about 770 acres. Located on this property are 59 structures to be sold with the sites. Four of the tracts face on the Albe marle Sound. > In addition to the 11 tracts, 21 buildings for off-site use located on the airport property will be auctioned. The auction will be conducted by T. Lynn Davis Realty and Auction Company of Macon, Ga. Davis will be auctioneer and he will be accompanied by a staff, of 12 persons to conduct the sale. Fred L. Saunders, sales rep resentative' of the company, has been in Edenton for the last 10 days to answer inquiries about the property. Saunders will be at the base gate Saturday from 10 A. M., to noon and from 2 P. M., to 5 P. M., and on Sun day from noon to 5 P. M„ for persons to inspect the property. Saunders said the company has received a number of in quiries about the property for both industrial and private use. Requests for information have come from Florida and as far away as Chicago. Locally a group of citizens are interested in acquiring the 134 acre tract containing the golf course. This acreage would af ford space for two additional holes to the existing seven hole golf course with space for a club house and parking. Holy Week Services At Methodist Church Holy Week services are sched uled to be held in the Edenton Methodist Church Beginning next, Sunday, April 15. and continu ing through Friday, April 20. The services will be held each evening at 7:30 o’clock. The Rev. Van T. Crawford, pastor, will conduct the meetings and will be assisted by his son, the Rev. Van T. Crawford, Jr. The public is cordially invit ed to attend all services. Driver License Office Closed Next Monday The Edenton drivers license office will be closed Monday. April 16. according to Mac James, examiner, who will at tend a district license examiners meeting in Greenville that day. The office will also be closed Easter Monday but will reopen as usual Tuesday. Britton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl BVitton. The Elliott Company—Darden Shackelford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Shackelford. Frank R. Jones & Son —David Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Car roll Wood Jones. Bridge-Turn Service Station — A1 Ward, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ward. Bunch’s Gulf Service —Chris- Continued on Page 3 —Section I 20 Years Ago] As Found In The Files Os 1 The Chowan Herald V J Bob Feller, Fred Hutchinson, Ace Parker and Sah Chapman were scheduled to play in a baseball gume in Edenton when the Binghamton and Norfolk Naval Base crossed bats cm Hicks Field. Boy Scouts of the Albemarle District held a first aid meet* ing in the Edenton armory. Miss Marion Copeland was de- Continued o& Page 5 Station 1
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