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Vol. XXXII.—No. 40. v..... Morgan Asks Ifolerance In Speaker Ban Dispute State Senator Robert Mor gan of Lillington Tuesday night reaffirmed his support of the Speaker Ban Law While stressing the need for tolerance on both sides. Senator Morgan told an American Legion gathering at the Center Hill Community Building that he has become disturbed by the criticism directed at those who op pose the law as well as those CT be flu hi it Parade TIME TO PLAN—Tax col lecting in Chowan County has developed into real big business, as evidenced by a report this week that the assessment for 1965 is nearly half a million dollars. In this county the sheriff also doubles as tax collector. While this system appears to be working to the satisfac tion of everyone concerned it is a bit old fashioned. Tax collecting and law en forcement have nothing in common. Maybe in olden days when it took the long V arm of the law to get proper ty owners to pay their just tax, such a system was more or less a necessity. This is no longer the case. ( Law enforcement has be come a science and as the national crime rate rises and criminals get. more protec tion from our high court, more time needs to be spent by the sheriff in the field of prevention. He cannot do this, nor can he improve the image of his profession by carrying the two-edged sword of sheriff and tax collector. Sheriff ESrT tloodWib' hkT done a commendable job in the area of tax collections. But he must put his name on the ballot and face the voters every four years. The office of sheriff is a political of fice, while that of tax collec tor should not be. A tax collector would moVe than pay his own way in extra collections. It is possi- j ble this duty could be coupled with another, such as tax supervisor, if it isn't ' a full time job. The job of being sheriff of '■ Chowan County carries awe some responsibilities and the , enforcement of the law de- t serves the complete attention j of our peace officer. Nothing ean be done until j the 1967 General Assembly convenes, allowing ample ( time for the county commis- | sioners to plan for separation ] of these two offices. NOT PALATABLE Word comes from Earl Britton and - Edenton Jaycees that nearly 1 half of the 500 dushions they i are selling are still in their 1 poss ession. , They will be ] selling them again Friday ni ht at the Edenton-Eliza beth City football game. Jaycees took on the sport cushion project to raise SI,OOO for the John A. Holmes High School Band. Every cushion not sold means that much can't be applied toward the vjeost of new band uniforms now being displayed locally. The band needs the money to get out of debt and Jay cees know the plastic covered foam are at all palatable. For $2 you can help both parties.' FAREWELL TO THE CHlEF—Edenton this week bids farewell to Police Chief. James H. Griffin who leaves to become an officer with the State Board of Paroles. We hate to see him go. Jim Griffin was an asset to the community during his tenure as hegd of oae of this State’s most rapidly expand- SFSI rct enforcement. He had the uniqua ability of being Jim Griffin, as was expect tf* citizenry unnappy, at THE CHOWAN HERALD S ’ *>• who favor it. He also ex pressed his disappointment at the type criticism directed at the American Legion. “We have been accused of using the ‘big lie’ technique,” the speaker said. “Nothing could be further from the truth.” Although considerable per sonal criticism has been di rected at him since his ap pearance before the study he encouraged them to im prove their lot in life and their knowledge of the changes in police work through education. His ex ample was a goal for every one in the department to seek to attain. His personality, patience, and untiring devotion to duty will make him a good parole officer. Edenton is better off be cause Jim Griffin passed along The Public Parade. NEWSPAPER HONORED— Well, we went with Mayor John Mitchener up to Nor folk last Thursday night to join ■ the Newcomen Society in North America in honor ing The Virginian-Pilot on their 100th anniversary. It was quite an occasion and the remarks of youthful Publisher Frank Batten were good food for thought. The publisher traced the colorful history of news papering in the Norfolk area, pointing out the mergers and other events which ultimate ly resulted in the newspaper .he heads, -nrn vr~- s-~ He didn’t pull any punch es in justifying the need for strong editorial policy as well as news objectivity in the making of a worthwhile jour nalistic product. But counled v'ith these two things, Pub lisher Batten emphasized good management is the kev to good publishing as well as to the operation of any business. This was in line wilh the entire occasion. It was well manajjed, therefore a real success. SALUTE TO 4-H This week salutes the scores of 4-H Club members along The Public Parade who are being recognized nationally for their achievements. While club members in Chowan are not big in num bers they are among the top ranking ‘ 4-H’ers in the Tar Heel State. Two club members have within the past year brought much credit to their county as well as to themselves. We speak of the State Dairy Foods Demonstration winner, Continued on Page Seven •jijr in i - * <.*"• KW^y* Jfo- <• Ik.“ |k ' •''oW*?-111- .«■ #*- • • i :, . ' **•■ 'Wi &g Wmsjr\ •<*•» ». V/« i . ** - < T*T V s " Hr - > • ?.;F% ■F ' '“ '■ »>■ Sills >/ * M r js- jJV !■ I ‘-. i., : y J&&, y,v y|HF Bk <* „„ <mmm!&F ■Ryo* BF ••*■ r - AT LEGION EVENT—E. L. Hollowell, left, commander of Edward G. Bond Post, Am- Marfan was tile prinetpal gwksr. __ commission on behalf of the legion, Senator Morgan nonetheless believes those in opposition to the bill like those who favor it are “good Americans”. It was the annual member ship banquet of Edward G. Bond Post, American Legion and some 150 area citizens gathered to hear the talk during which Senator Mor gan spent considerable time Chamber Event 1 Will Be Monday The annual membership banquet of Edenton Cham ber of Commerce will be held Monday night at Cho wan Golf & Country Club. The program will begin at 7:30 P. M. Ticket? to the banquet are still available and can be secured at Peo ples Bank & Trust Company, Mitchener’s Pharmacy or Hollowell’s Drug Store. Chamber directors also have tickets. Guest speaker will be Rev. LaFon C. Vereen of Raleigh, executive secretary, The Board of Missions, Inc., North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Church. He will be introduced by Rev. E. C. Shoaf of Edenton Methodist Church. Mayor John A. Mitchener will welcome the group and Rev. Warren G. Nance, pas tor of Edenton Presbyterian Church will give the invoca tion. Alton Elmore, immediate past president, Edenton •Chamber of-'Commerce,—wH4 recognize guests and give the closing remarks while Hiram J. Mayo, Chamber president, will give highlights of the coming year. Robert W. Moore, execu tive vice president, said a large crowd is anticipated for this annual function. Hours Are Given Dy Administrator Edenton’s Municipal Build ing will be open from 3 A. M., to 4 P. M., Monday through Friday and from 9 A. M., to 12 noon on Sat urday. W. B. Gardner, town ad ministrator, said the new hours had proven satisfactory and would be continued. ZONING CHANGE DENIED Edenton Town Council on Tuesday night upheld the zoning boards’ decision not to rezone the property on U. S. 17 south where Phthis ic’s Super Market wanted to build a new store. A lengthy hearing was held prior to the council action. Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina 27932 Thursday, October 7, 1965. explaining the law, how it was enacted, and communism and its threat to democracy. Going back to the 1963 legislature, the speaker said most of the representatives in the House of Representa tives and Senate were college graduates or had attended college. In the Senate alone, he said, 47 of the members were college men and 21 of them were UNC alumni. “This was not a brash or semi-literate legislature,” he added. The speaker said the need for this type legislation is as great today as it was in 1963 or prior to that time. “The threat of our safety and security has never been greater than today,” he said. Senator Morgan, chairman of the board at East Caro lina College, agreed that Am ericans need to learn about communism. But he said we should learn from dedicated Americans. He went on to say Com munists are out to change their image in America. “They want to be pictured as just another political party . . . this is not so, it is a conspiracy,” the speaker said. The speaker cited three main projects of Commun ists: 1— Cultural exchange. To add to the number of ap peasers in America and cre ate an atmosphere of un guardness. 2 Strengthen the party by widespread activities against the U. S., House Unameri can Activities Committee and other organizations. 3 The infiltration of the youth of America. This Communist line is not new, he said. He quoted the warning sounded in 1930- by Pope Pius 11. Senator Morgan emphasiz ed that the Communists don’t desire to constitute a lat-ge number of people in any one country but want a few of their members to be accepted so they can under mine the work of dedicated Americans. He traced the rise of the Communist Party in North Carolina, pointing out that the Communist target is still the youth and college camp uses are the most popular speaking places. In conclusion, the speaker said, the Speak Ban Law is not a question of political intervention on college camp uses, but merely a differ ence of opinion. He was introduced by E. L. Hollowell, post commander, who presided at the meeting. Mrs. Bertha B. Bunch, au xiliary president, presented Mrs. John Spruill who en couraged added membership in the organization. William Hollar, membership chairman of the post, said the legion hopes to again exceed the quota of 116 members. NOT PASSING SCENE—Automatic cottonpickers haven’t yet completely replaced the field hands as is evidenced in the above picture. Before the big machinery moves into a field, workers usually pick the cotton at the end of the rows where the tractor must turn around. So, piles of cotton-filled sacks along the fields is not yet a passing scene. Sheriff Begins Collecting $423,676 In County Tax Sheriff Earl Goodwin this week was given a herculean task —the collection of $423,- 676.41 in taxes. It is the biggest tax assessment in Chowan County history. “I hope you collect every Efforts Being Directed Toward Tourist Center W. E. Bond, chairman of Chowan County Board of Commissioners, has been cho sen to head an 11-member committee to study a tour ist center for Edenton. Dr. Robert Lee Humber of Greenville, head of the Edenton and Chowan Coun ty Historical Association, ap pointed the committee at a meeting at Edenton Restau rant last week. The committee will work with other local associations to establish a tourist center to promote tourism in this area. “We have something North Carolina should not minimize or ignore,” Dr. Humber told the group. He pointed to the four institutions now available to tourists St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Cu pola House, Barker House and Iredell House. Appointed on the commit tee with Bond were: Mayor John A. Mitchcnei, W. B. Gardner, Robert W. Moore, Mrs. J. P. Ricks, Jr., Rev. George B. Holmes and Rep. W. J. P. Earnhardt. Jr. Also, Mrs. Wood Privott, Food Stamp Program Will Begin The food stamp program in Chowan County will get un der way on November 1. Chowan County commis sioners Monday passed a res olution supporting the pro gram and authorizing $2,000 in county funds to help fi nance the plan. The money was included in the 1965-66 budget. Chairman W. E. Bond said local funds are available to carry on the program from November 1, 1965 through June 30, 1966. In the resolution of ap proval, the commissioners said Peoples Bank St Trust Company here will be paid dime of it.” Chairman W. E. Bond of the county commis sioners toid Sheriff Goodwin. “So do I," was the genial sheriff's reply. The commissioners then went through the formality Mrs. Goldie Niblett, David Warren and Sam Cox. Earlier Dr. Humber said Edenton has a tremendous potential and must be ade quately publicized. He added that a center is needed to “guide, direct and inform" those coming into the area. He cited the ad vancement at Colonial Wil liamsburg and Old Salem, saying Eden ton's development could be just as significant. Dr. Humber said the as sociation, working with other c o-m munity organizations, should put Edenton in a fo cal point in national history. He said the state has been interested in Edenton and this is just a beginning of a statewide community inter est. “There is a crying need for forming and coordinating a program in Edenton now that some things of historic in terest are about ready for public viewing,” said Sam Tarlton of the Department of Archives and History in Raleigh. He estimated that such a (Continued on Page Six) Mrs. J. H. McMullan, di rector of public welfare and the person in charge of ad ministering the program, said a great deal of planning was being required. Mrs. McMullan sounded a word of warning to those who apply for certification for food stamps. She said all statements signed by an applicant must be correct and if proven otherwise the applicant could be prosecuted for fraud. M the same time the wel fare director encouraged those who seek certification to have a statement about their past month’s net earn ings from their employer of turning the tax books over to the sheriff for collection. The sheriff didn't waste any time in getting the more than 6,000 notices into the mail. In giving the sheriff his annual tax collection chores. Chairman Bond pointed out that 55 per cent of the citi zens of this county pay 91 per cent of the taxes. He also took notice that more than 50 per cent of the tax es are derived from the First Township. Os the total assessment white taxpayers and corpora tions pay $389,265.08. The remaining $34,411.33 is assess ed against Negro citizens in Chowan Countv. The total assessment is $40,479.54 more than the amount billed in 1964. The countv budget for 1965-66 is $688,445.31 with a levy of $379,200 and $309,- 245.31 expected from sources other- than ad valorem taxes. While the county assess ment. increased by more than 10 per cent, the tax take in the Town of Edenton in creased by about 1 per cent, according to W. R. Gardner, town administrator. Gardner reported this week that collections were real good thus far on the town’s tax assessment of $103,051.55. In Edenton, corporation taxes amount to $37,380 while white taxpayers pay $56,827.85. Negro taxes in the town total $8,943.70. A breakdown of tax as sessments in Chowan County by townships include: First Township—sl49,l79.B6 white; $75,765.04, eorpora- Continued on Page Seven prior to applying. “This is a necessity and a lot of time will be saved if the earnings statement is brought on the first trip,” she said. Chowan and Bertie coun ties are two North Carolina areas authorized to partici pate in the food stamp pro gram this year, under an ex pansion of it he plan approv ed by Congress. The program is designed to assist low income families obtain a balanced diet. The person participatihg must put up a certain amount of money and the government gives them a bonus. The amount which must be paid and the bonus received de- Single Copy 10 Cents State Officials Wilt Be invited ToJointMeeting The Edenton City School Board has agreed to future meetings with their county counterpart for the purpose of discussing a merger of the two administrative units. Chowan County Board of Education Monday night took steps to arrange another joint meeting in the near future— probably within the next 30 to 60 days. O. C. Long, Jr., county board chairman, and Supt. C. C. Walters were instructed to work out details of this meeting with Dr. Edward G. Bond, chairman of the city board, and Supt. Hiram J. Mayo, Sr. The next joint meeting will be held at such time as top officials of the State De partment of Public Instruc tion can be on hand to talk with the boards. Also, there has been a suggestion thai members of the Chowas County Board of Commis sioners and Edenton’s Town Council attend the meeting. Monday’s action was tak en when Long advised his board members of a tele phone conversation with Dr. Bond, following the first joint meeting of the two boards in 30 years. “Dr. Bond informs me that the city board is agreeable to other meetings to discuss the merger,” the chairman said. N. J. George suggested that planning for future meetings should be done jointly by the chairmen and superintendents of the respective boards. He added that, while it appears that a lot of time exists be fore a merger could be per fected. a meeting with state officials present should be held as soon as possible. Dr. A. F. Dnwnum added: “Wo shouldn't put it (the meeting) off in the interest of good planning.” Later Dr. Downum said “school plan ning is-the big issue for both boards.” A member of the two ad ministrative units, as propos ed by the county board, could not be realized until local legislation is approved in the 1967 General Assem bly. Board members feel that the months ahead should be used in intelligent plan ning by the two boards. George asked the county board to further consider the city’s “open door” policy for accepting any student in the county district that desires Continued on Page Seven Chief Completing Duties In Edenton Police Chief James ;H. Griffin this week concludes his duties with the Town of Edenton to become associat ed with the State Boa id M»f Paroles. Mayor John A. Mitchener, Jr., who serves as police commissioner, said although interviews have already be gun for a replacement, ap plications are still being ac cepted. Mayor Mitchener said all applicants will be interview ed and screening will con tinue until a replacement for the chief is found. He did not indicate when a new chief will be hired. At the same time it was announced that Dennis Mid gett, Jr., of Elizabeth City has been employed as a new patrolman. A vacancy had existed for several weeks in this position. Midgett is married and is moving to Edenton. November 1 pends on the family income and the number of members affected. Food stamps are spent just like cash at participating grocery stores. There is an indication that most stores in Chowan County will be ap proved for acceptance of the stamps. The stamps cannot be sold or given away and cannot be used for any purchase ex cept to buy food. the of al items identified as imported from foreign countries and household supplies. .
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