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The Chowan Herald
■T 'Published every Thursday uy The Chowan Herald, a
f partnership consisting ot J. Edwin Bufflap and Hector
| , ipton, at 423-dio South Broad Street, Edenton. North
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I f, EDWIN BUFFLAP - Editor
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A LIFT FOR TODAY
Behold, I make .all things new.—Revelation
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j The church of Christ is the world’s only social
I hope and the sole promise of peace—Sir Doug
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I We thank Thee, O God, that through Christ
it is possible to build a new world based on love
and righteousness.
Libraries Always Important
With National Library Week observed April
K" 12-18, it is interesting to "note that so much
prestige was attached to libraries in the ancient
world that the people of one city tried to sabo
tage the library of another city when it threat
ened to outstrip their own.
The Alexandrian Library was long renowned
as a center of learning when the library at Per
ganinm began to show signs of overshadowing
it. World Hook Kncyclopedia reports that the
Alexandrians promptly cut off the supply of
papyrus to Pergamum. I'he people of Per
gamum, looking around lor something to write
on, hit on animal skins and went on to develop
a better writing material. It came to be called
“petgamentum ". from which our word “parch
ment’’ is derived.
Perganutm’s library was saved, for the time
being. But the resourceful citizens were final
ly outdone by love. Mark Antony took 200.-
000 scrolls from Pergamum and gave them to
Cleopatra for the Alexandrian Library.
The library at Alexandria was built by Cleo
patra’s ancestors in the 800 s B. C . Scholars
believe it contained more than 500.000 scrolls,
representing the literature of all the known
world.
After Antony, the Romans took less interest
in literature, and much of the library was de
stroyed during Roman sieges. The Arabs are
4 believed to have completed the destruction of ’
the library in the A. I). b4o's.
Friends of the Library of the Shepard-
Pruden Memorial Library will present a pro
gram in connection with the observance of
National Library Week in the panel room of
the Court House Sunday afternoon, April 12.
at 4 o’clock.
At the Brown-Carver Library programs
have also been planned for Wednesday and
Thursday afternoons. April 15 and 16 at 4
o’clock. Other programs are also arranged for
all libraries in the Pettigrew Regional Library.
Because of the importance of libraries,
these meetings deserve a large attendance.
Dogs Again!
Ever and anon the dog nuisance bobs up at
meetings of Idwn Council and the County
Commissioners. It cropped up again at Town
Council's meeting Tuesday night but other
than “something should be done, ' the touchy
subject remains just as it has been for many
years. It just about amounts to “take care of
the other fellow’s dog but let my dog alone.''
On frequent occasions children have been
terribly frightened by Alogs and local mail
carriers have been bitten.
The chap who conjured up that deathless
slogan about neither snow nor sleet staying
the indomitable mailman from his appointed
rounds neglected to mention one thing which
has become the bane of the letter-carrier’s
existence —the postal patron’s pet pooch.
He considered an occasional canine nip so
much a routine occupational hazard for the
postman that it was to he taken for granted
and therefore unworthy of mention.
Not so Postmaster General John Gronouski.
Operating on the theory that his couriers are
entitled to keep an unbitten anatomy in the
course of duties, he is providing them with
away of foiling ferocious Fidos.
HSuon some 115,000 of Uncle Sam’s mail
carriers will be carrying small pushbutton
spray bombs clipped to their belts in readi
ness to take on all canine comers.
The spray, containing 15 per cent pepper
extract and 85 per cent mineral oil, is report
edly not at all dangerous to dogs even when
it hits them full blast at short range. But re
searchers who developed it say it makes him
uncomfortable enough to turn tail and head
for the underside of the porch.
Os course, it’s only as good as the post- I
man’s aim, so don't be surprised if target
practice becomes a part of the embryo mail-
I4earc! & Seen
By Buff
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Despite the desire for accuracy in news
stories appearing in The Herald, it’s nerve*
wracking how easy errors creep in. And
when mistakes appear they stand out like little
mountains after the paper is printed. An
unfortunate error occurred last week in re
porting the installation of officers for the Eas
ter Star Chapter. Mrs. .Margaret Bell acted
as installing chaplain, an important position
in the installation ceremony, and her name
was omitted from those taking part; The
omission surely was unintentional and was
caused, no doubt, because of the rush of things
last week which was aggravated due to the
observance of Easter Monday. Mrs, Bell
carried out her duty as installing chaplain in
an admirable manner and I’d rather take a
kick in the pants than to omit her name from
those who participated in the Ceremony.
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Doc Wallace Griffin is back from spending
the winter in Fort Pierce, Florida and along
with him came some fish stories —and he can
prove what he says. For the third consecu
tive year he won the prize for landing the
largest pompano. Then on top of that this
year he was also winner of a prize for catch
ing the largest channel bass. As a result he
will gladly show the three fine reels he was
awarded for the pompano prizes, with his
name engraved on them. For the bass prize
he won a gaff hook. According to his catch
es, he needs the latter. Anyway, I caught a
144 pound speckled perch the other day, of
which I was as proud of as any of the fish
Doc caught.
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And speaking about Doc Griffin, he was
given quite a surprise in Atlanta on his way
back from Florida. He the 35th an
nual reunion of his class at Emory University
and during the celebration he was handed a
copy of The Edenton Daily News of Tues
day, January 24, 1928. It is sort of a long
story how the paper was in Atlanta, but when
he showed it to me it brought back fond mem
ories. It was printed five years after I came
to Edenton and, of course, practically all the
reading matter was put in type by yours truly.
It is interesting to note in the paper that the
1928 Chamber of Corrtmerce banquet was a
great success with many local speakers tak
ing part. J. L. Wiggins sort of stole the show
with his talk on history, urging getting out
and digging for business, fighting to remove
the toll on Chowan River bridge and for no
toll bridges in North Carolina. He has lived
to see his dream come true.
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Good news for “fat” people. Town Coun
cilmen are considering purchasing new park
ing meters and at the same time marking off
the parking lines about 12 inches wider. At
present a shoe horn is almost necessary for
some people to get in and out of cars when
parked, so the extra width should help out
quite a lot.
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Madison Phillips on Friday did what a lot
of other [icople couldn’t do. Madison is a
member of the John A. Holmes High School
track team and has hung up a few nice rec
ords in previous track meets. In order to keep
in shape, Madison decided to run from Eden
ton to Hertford, which he did in flying colors
and,even through some rain. He covered the
distance of about 12 miles in an hour and a
quarter. He was trailed in a car by Frank
Roberts, who says Madison never stopped nor
paused the entire way. He wound up his
jaunt at the Perquimans High School and was
none the worse for the grind. He should be
in good shape and should make members of
other track teams sit up and take notice. But
like Wilborne Harrell says, Jie nor a lot' of
others could even walk from Edenton so Hert
ford, much less run.
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M iss Pauline Calloway was telling the
( ounty Commissioners Monday about some
Home Demonstration Club meetings devoted
to the ability to remove stains from clothing.
Chairman Winks Bond promptly asked the
question, “Do you know how to take soup
stains off neckties?” And I second the mo
tion.
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Quite a few -people enjoyed the pickled
herring breakfast at the Methodist
Saturday morning. Among them was Hugh
Ashley, who told me he paid $2.00 instead of
one buck. “You must have eaten a doable
helping,” I told him. “*Vo,” he said, “if these
fellows take thejr valuable time to prepare the
breakfast it would be worth two bucks, I |
i ate . only six herring.” ,
Both Town Council and the County Com
missioners have ordered 1963 delinquent tax- I
payers to be This will mean ex-I
THE CHOWAN HEN ALP. EPENTOW. WORTH CAROLINA, THTOBBAT APRIL 9, 1964.
Going “Home”
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On Monday of this Week C- O.
Letcher, formerly of Edenton,
became associated with Vreden
burgh Lumber Company of
Vredenburgh, Ala. Mr. Letcher
will supervise the construction of
a new sawmill and upon com
pletion will serve in the ca
pacity of general superintendent.
Mr. Letcher is well known in
Edenton, having been manager
of M. G. Brown Company for
17 years prior to 1958. Since
that time he has been associated
with several mills in eastern
North Carolina and Virginia.
In accepting this new position
it is interesting to note that
Mr. Letcher will be returning to
his native state of Alabama.
Also that he will be located only
a short distance from where he
began his career in the sawmill
industry some 40 years ago.
DINNERS TO BE SERVED
AT COUNTRY CLUB
A dinner will be served at the j
Chowan Country Club Saturday I
night, April 11. This dinner will i
be served at 7 o’clock due to the |
special entertainment at 8
o’clock. The dinner will be
$1.50 per plate.
On Sunday night from 6 to 8
o’clock a steak or fried chicken
dinner will be served.
Reservations for the dinner
must be made by noon Saturday
and preferably earlier. For
reservations, call Mr. or Mrs.
Guy Boyce, phone 482-3612.
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Grand Jury Finds
Conditions Good
| The Grand Jury of-last week’s
term of Chowan Superior Court
completed its report Wednesday
in whicHTOie schools, school bus
: es and yarious agencies- of the
county were 'found to be in
satisfactory condition except for
a few repairs in some of the
schools. . 1
The report * recommended re
painting ihe ■' interior of the
. Court House as recommended by
I two previous Grand Juries and
I noted that chairs were in need
I of repair ini the Grand Jury
j room. The Grand Jury also rec
| om mended proper action taken
I in connection with a list of Cho
wan citizens who failed to list
their taxes as required by law.
The*, report also recommended
’ that the place of business op
erated by Les Jones be investi
gated according to evidence
! brought before the body.
- The Grand Jurymen also rec
’ ommended that an investigation
lbe made of all taxi drivers in
• Edenton with reference to the
1 report that they might be trans
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• porting or peddling narcotics. |
Rushing around smartly is ho
I proof of accomplishing much.
—Mary Baker Eddy.
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including famous.*
«waffyy Burpee Hybrids. *•
j E.L. Pearce
SEEDSMAN
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Phone 482-3839, Edenton, N. C.
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Os events stride on before
the' events,
And in. today already walks to
morrow.
—Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
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HOMEOWNERS
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; 40% over separate copes*
ages, depending oowhezq
jron live)*.
JOE THORUD
204 Bank of Edenton Bldg.
P. O. Box 504
PHONE 482-2420
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CLASSIFIED
WANTED
I am paying cash for all scarce
and old American or Canadian
coins, medals and tokens of
copper, silver, and gold in any
amount. I am not a collector.
I ship my purchases to my many
clients who have authorized me
to buy coins in fine condition.
AH transactions are confidential,
of course.
John A. Taylor
NUMISMATIST
P. O. Box 372
Edenton, N. C>
FOR RENT THREE-ROOM
unfurnished apartment; up
stairs. Completely private.
Ideal for couple. Phone 482-
2380. • tfe
ROOM FOR RENT SLEEPS
two. 228 E. Queen St., or call '
482-3244. ltp
TWO BEDROOMS FOR RENT—
Will sleep four. 305 E. Queen
St., or call 482-2566. ltp
FOR SALE—ONE LOT 100x200
ft. Highway 17 North, 3 miles
from Edenton, phone 482-3155.
Apr4,l6c
FOR SALE: REBUILT UPRIGHT
pianos, refinished, in perfeci
condition; reasonable. Edenton
Furniture Co., Inc. Jun6tf |
FOR SALE—THREE-BEDROOM
house; IVi baths, central heat.
Highway 17 south in Morgan’s
Park. Call Haywood Jones,
phone 482-2314 Marl2tfc
USED TIRE BARGAINS-Prices
start at only $3.95. Hundreds
to choose from. Goodyear
Store, 412 S- Broad Street
Phone 482-2477. marl4tfc
FOR RENT—THREE BEDROOM
j house. Furnished kitchen, two
baths. Next to Sunoco Service
! Station on East Gale Street.
C. R. Satterfield. Phone 482-
3733. apr2,9c
FOR SALE USED REFRIG
ERATORS; reconditioned, as
low as' $40.00. Western pas
1 Service, 313 S. Broad St. tfc
HOUSE FOR RENT ON WEST
i QUEEN ST. Two bedrooms.
Mrs. Haywood Phthisic, phon*
day 482-3331 or night 482-3558
Marl 2 tfc
FOR SALE—BASSETT HOUND
dog, registered. Female. Call
482-3471. Mart tfc
MOVING FURNITURE FOR
sale. Phone 482-2750.
Apr2,9c .
FOR RENT TWO SMALL
furnished apartments. Reason
able rent; couples only. Phone
482-2561. Apr9tfc
INCOME TAX SERVICE—CALL j
or see Raymond Tarkington,
115 W. Queen St. Phone 482-
3130, Edenton. ltc
Men 1 , Women and
n , Couples
To manage motels. Many open
ings nationally in this fascin
ating field. Age no barrier.
Experience unnecessary, as we
train qualified applicants. High
earnings, including attractive
furnished apartment. For per
sonal interview write, giving
address and phone number,
Box X, Care Chowan Herald.
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RECEPTIONIST - SECRETARY
to dentist. Excellent sa'ary
for right applicant. Mupt
have initiative, ability to meet
public, be willing to leant of
fice management and tech
nical duties. High school
graduate preferred. State full
details of qualifications in
reply. Answer in own hand
writing. Apply Box W, care
Chowan Herald. ltc
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Tomato Plants Ready
Early Giant Hybrid
Burpee's Big Boy Hybrid
Early Valiant
Homestead ''24”
Transplanting Plants Grown
In Peat Pots.
See Us For Your Plant
And Seed Needsl
E. L. Pearce, Seedsman
Phone 482-3839. Edenton
FOR SALE—MY HOME, FIVE
rtfiles from Edenton on High
way 37. Two-story, 8-room
house with ceramic tile bath,
storm windows and doors. Ex
cellent condition. Also
acres woodland on highway.
Call J. D. Swindell, Edenton,
. 482-2929. Apr9,lop
SALESMAN WANTED MAN
with ear—route work in Cho
wan County. No limit to your
earnings. Experience not ne
cessary. Write Rawleigh, Dept.
NCD-210-868, Richmond, Va.
Apr2,9,'16,23,30p
FOR RENT TWO-BEDROOM
apartments on North Oakum
Street. Apply George Chev
rolet Company. Phone 482-
2138. janl6tfc
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PICTURE FRAMiNG—FOR TH*
best in custom picture framing
see John R. Lewis at the Eder.
ton Furniture Company. Con>
piete line of moulding t»
choose from. ts«
FOR SALE l6-FT. BOAt!
Well built and practically
new. . Price for quick sale,
only $75. See J. E. Etheridge
at Etheridge’s Place, foot of
Oakum Street. ts
W anted —U pholsterer
or trainee to learn
upholstery work ...
Apply by letter Box
30, Edenton, stating
qualifications.
Mar12.19.26,Apr2c
AUTOMATIC SEWING MA
CHINE: Like new Cabinet
Model. Makes button holes,
sews on buttons, etc; Guaran
tee still good. Must have good
credit. Take over payments
or pay off balance of $57.20.
Details where seen write: Na
tional’s Credit Dept., Box 1612,
Rocky Mount, N.^C.
ExpMuy7
MAN WANTS WORK TO DO.
i Repair jobs, carpentry, cut
grass and yard work. See Wil
ford Turner, 101 Mosely Street.
Mar26,Apr2,9p
FOR SALE—MY HOME. FIVE
miles from Edenton on High
way 37. Two-story, 8-room
house with ceramic tile bath;
storm windows and doors. Ex
cellent condition. Also 33-1/3
acres woodland, on highway.
Call J f D. Swindcji, Edenton,
482-2929. ltp
WANTED USED TYPEWRIT
er. Must be in good condi
tion. Phone 482-2107. ltc
Removal Sale
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Closeout Pricey On
Used Furniture! /
Guaranteed Used
Refrigerator $39.95
Sofa SIO.OO
Bedroom Suites $39.95
Odd Chairs $ 4.98
Electric ‘ Ranges $29.95
Wringer Washers $19.95
Dinette Sets $15.95
Colonial Furniture Co.
EDENTON, N. C.
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