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i Volume XXXIV.—No. 17 SAMPLE BALLOT Town of Edenton Municipal Election, 1967 Tuesday, May 2,1967 INSTRUCTIONS 1. To vote for a candidate make a cross (X) mark in the square to the left of the name. 2. If you tear, deface or wrongly mark this ballot, return it and get another. 3. Mark only with pencil or pen and ink. FOR MAYOR (Vote for One) □ JOHN A. MITCHENER, JR. □ ROY L. HARRELL □ FOR TREASURER (Vote for One) □ JAMES- M. BOND □ FOR COUNCILMAN-AT-LARGE (Vote for One) □ J. D. ELLIOTT □ LEROY H. HASKETT □ FOR COUNCILMAN FIRST WARD (Vote for One) □ TOM H. SHEPARD □ JACOB HOBOWSKY □ FOR COUNCILMAN SECOND WARD (Vote for One) □ LEO KATKAVECK □ RAY WARD □ FOR BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS (Vote for Three) □ JESSE L. HARRELL □ TOM C. BYKUM □ JOSEPH H. CONGER. JR. □ □ □ Chowan County Board of Elections. Chairman. SAMPLE BALLOT FOR SUBMISSION OF QUESTION AT SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN EDENTON ON MAY 2, 1967 INSTRUCTIONS (1) To vote for or against the question the voter should make a cross (X) mark in the appropriate square ap pearing below. (2) If you tear or deface or wrongly mark this ballot, return it and get another. □ AGAINST Abolishing Board of Public Works. □ FOR Abolishing Board of Public Works. Chairman, County Board of Elections Rep. Jones Recommends James Bond WASHINGTON Rep. Walter B. Jones announced today that he was rec ommending to President Lyndon Johnson that he appoint James M. Bond of Eden ton as permanent postmaster in Edenton Post Office. Rep. Jones said Bond’s name was for warded to the White House following the announcement of results of a Civil Service Examination held several months ago. “James Bond was first on the list and I am extremely pleased to recommend this fine, outstanding citizen of Chowan mb H Hflk V Jame a M. thud THE CHOWAN HERALD Big Vote Expected In Town Election; Interest Great On Public Works Issue Edenton voters go to the polls Tuesday to elect a mayor, three councilmen, a treasurer and three members to the Board of Public Works. At the same time, a special election will be held on the question of abolishing the Board of MR. CHAIRMAN Henry G. Quinn, councilman-at-large and a downtown merchant, h«« more (ll »" a |«— fag interest In Edenton’s future. He is also chairman of the im portant Downtown Committee of Edenton Chamber of Commerce which is continuously coming up with ideas designed to make Edenton more of a shopping center for this entire area. It was Quinn’s committee which suggested an anti-litter ordinance which is now being enforced in the town and there is evidence this measure is working. Clocks Will Be Turned Up Sunday Daylight Saving Time comes to North Carolina at midnight Sunday when all clocks will be advanced one hour. This means everyone, regardless of their wish es, will lose an hour’s sleep. But those who make out until Octo ber without this hour’s sleep can regain it when the clocks are turned back and Eastern Standard Time returns. A check in the Edenton area indicates Tour Set At Plants Local plants plan to have tours of manufacturing facilities here May 16 and 17 during Industry Appreciation Week. Robert W. Moore of the Edenton Chamber of Commerce said plants will be open for tours from 9 A. M., to 12 noon and 1 P. M., to 3 P. M., on the two days. He said tours can be arranged on May 18 if necessary and reserva tions are requested by the chamber. Groups of students and others inter ested in viewing the local plants are re quested to contact the chamber for a time to visit the plants. County for the post,” Rep. Jones said in making the announcement. Bond has been acting postmaster here since December, 1965, when he was rec ommended to the post by the Chowan County Democratic Executive Commit tee. He was secretary-treasurer of the committee at the time of his making ap plication to succeed J. L. Chestnutt, who retired. The postmaster is a native of Chowan County and has been active in numerous community endeavors over the years. He is treasurer of the Town of Edenton and recently resigned as a member of the Edenton City School Board. He was employed as executive vice president of Edenton Savings & Loan prior to going to the post office. Faculty Is Re-hired Trustees of Edenton City Schools have re-hired all principals and teachers in the system for the 1967-68 term, according to Supt. Hiram J. Mayo. Supt. Mayo said all positions are filled at D. F. Walker High School and Ernest A. Swain Elementary School. There are five openings at John A. HolmefeflQfe School and teachers are now beiafßMf for these positions. Walker was re-hired for his scnooi, Swain for his school, and Cecil W. Fry for Holmes High. Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina 27932 Thursday, April 27, 1967. Public Works. In this election, voters will be casting their ballots on an at-large basis for the first time. In the past the councilmen have been elected in their individual wards. there will be no exemptions from DST. Supt. Hiram J. Mayo of Edenton and Chowan County schools said all units will operate on DST beginning Monday. Students will hurry off to their respec tive schools an hour earlier and return home in the same fashion, giving them additional time for farm and home chores. But for some, DST won’t bother their schedule one bit. “When you work from sun up to sun down the way you set your clock makes no difference,” one was heard to comment. Don’t forget, Sunday midnight will automatically become 1 A. M., Monday throughout Tar Heelia. Morris Gets Support Members of the First District Bar As sociation have endorsed Judge Chester R. Morris of Coinjock for a seat on the newly established Intermediate Court of Appeals. W. J. P. Earnhardt, Jr., local attorney and association secretary, said the at torneys met Saturday in Elizabeth City to discuss the endorsement of a colleague to the court. Judge Morris, who retired recently as resident Superior Court judge in the First District and was named a special judge by Gov. Dan Moore. The first district meeting was well at tended and members of the First Dis trict Bar in attendance were unanimous in their support of an outstanding judge Caattaaai aa N|* 4 _r , n V . BUST CEAFTSMKN—Hammock making by One craftsmm from Chowan County |nw considerable attention at the annual Craftsman’s Fair In Elizabeth City last week, fim, Mrs. E. C. Shoal, left, Mis. Fred Cameron, and Bin. Boos Inclis are busy at work In their booth. The doll hammock In right foreground was a demonstration model which became quite popular. Another interesting Item Is the swing, center. This year's fair, with craftsmen from throughout the Albemarle Arm exhibiting, woe eeusM- E. L. Hollowell, chairman of Chowan County Board of Elections, said voters will be given one ballot on which will be listed candidates for all offices. A sec ond ballot, dealing with the Board of Public Works question, will also be pass- |Jitbltc |iaraHc Where We Stand Campaigning by individuals seeking public office in Tuesday’s Municipal Election and discussions about abolishing the Board of Public Works has headed into the home stretch. No election should be taken lightly. While some carry more emotional issues than others, all elections are important. It is at the ballot box, in our demo cratic system, that the people express themselves. It is in this column that we share our opinions with all of those who meander along The Public Parade. In doing so, it is not intended to lecture as to what you do, but to state for the record the stand of this writer. “Progress” would be the most descrip tive word to put on Tuesday’s election here. If Edenton is to continue to keep pace in the rapidly changing climate, pro gressive candidates must be elected to of fice and an affirmative vote must be realized on progressive issues. Edenton does not just tack up signs at the entrances to town which state: “Pro gressive and Historical”. Those who have been elected to office in the past have given unselfishly of their time and talents to make this slogan live. While on occasions they have gone in the back door, they have nevertheless enjoyed a great deal of success. There are many capable leaders in this community. Some serve or have served on the Town Council, Board of Public Works, Chamber of Commerce, etc. Others have contributed in other ways. With regards to our municipal struc ture, Edenton has been spreading its tal ent too thin for too many years. To have a mayor, six councilmen and five members of the Board of Public Works elected to operate a town of 4,500 isn’t necessary. A concentration of talent on one elected board, the Town Council, would assure this community of greater progress and a better price. It is for this reason that we will vote on Tuesday “For” abolishing the Board of Public Works. The soundness of Edenton’s economy wasn’t instantaneous. And it was not a one-man show. However, as retiring Councilman J. Edwin Bufflap observed last week, more progress has been made during the administration of Mayor John A. Mitchener, Jr., than anytime in the past 30 years. Mayor Mitchener has been a dedi cated leader in this community. His ability for leadership was recognized by his colleagues in municipal government and they elected him president of the N. C. League of Municipalities. This is a signal honor for Edenton as well as Mayor Mitchener. In the past the voters have given the mayor men of varied experience and background with which to work. This should be repeated Tuesday with the (Mtantd mi rate 4 Single Copy 10 Cento ed out. The polls open in the four wards at 6:30 A. M., and will close at 6:30 P. M. The Board of Public Works question, as well as contests for all but two posi tions in the municipal government is ex pected to bring out a record vote. Hollo well said there are approximately 2,500 registered voters in Edenton. Mayor John A. Mitchener, Jr., is being opposed by Roy L. Harrell, a political newcomer two years ago who made an impressive showing. J. D. Elliott, a former councilman, and Leroy H. Haskett, veteran politician who is a former mayor, are running for coun cilman-at-large. The First Ward race is between in cumbent Councilman Tom H. Shepard and Jacob Hobowsky. In the Second Ward, incumbent Coun cilman Leo Katkaveck is opposed by Ray Ward, another newcomer to the political arena. James M. Bond, town treasurer is un opposed as are three members running for the Board of Public Works: Jesse L. Harrell, J. H. Conger, Jr., and T. C. By rum, Jr. Legislation calling for a referendum on the question of abolishing the Board of Public Works was supported by the Town Council on the grounds that Eden ton needs only one policy-making board. This is opposed by members of the E&W Board. If voters approve the question of abol ishing the Board of Public Works, the three elected in Tuesday’s election will not serve. W. J. P. Earnhardt, Sr., and J. P. Ricks, Jr., members who have two additional years to serve, would auto matically become advisors to the Town CWttaMd Ml ri|* 4 HHL:, Coach Vie Bubae Bubas To Speak Coach Vic Bubas of Duke University comes to Edenton next month to be prin cipal speaker at the annual Varsity Club sports awards banquet. Bubas, highly successful basketball coach, will keynote the May 8 banquet at which time athletes at John A. Holmes High School will be honored. The ban quet will be held at National Guard Armory beginning at 7 P. M. Bob Ashley, president of Edenton Var sity Club, said tickets for this year’s banquet are now on sale and can be purchased from club members. Coach Bubas has completed his eighth season as head coach with the reputation of being one of the most successful bas ketball coaches in the country today. The Blue Devils were 18-9 this year with six of the losses being administered by Top 10 quintets, two by national champion UCLA. Bubas’ eight-year record of 176 vic tories and only 48 losses, including four ACC championships and three trips to the NCAA finals, has vaulted him far into the national limelight. First as a player, the redhead was a star of the first magnitude on four great teams at N. C. State. Second, Bubas began his coaching career on a winning note by compiling a 64-10 mark as head coach of the Wolf pack freshmen lor four years. Third, he was a highly successful as sistant coach under the late Everett Case at State for four seasons. In 1959-60 he switched from State to Duke, but his talented touch stayed with him.
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