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THE CHOWAN HERALD
Volume XXXIV.—No. 34. Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina 27932 Thursday, August 24, 1967. Single Copy 10 Cents
Tug Named
For Edenton
The Town of Edenton’s role in nauti
cal history has been recognized by the
Navy Department and a new salvage tug
has been named the “USS Edenton”.
It was announced in Washington this
week keel of the “Edenton” was
laid April 1. The ship is designed to
have an overall length of 282 feet, eight
inches; a beam of SO feet; a full load
displacement of 3,100 tons and a com
pliment of 102 officers and enlisted men.
Rep. Walter B. Jones of the First Dis
trict said the Navy’s choice of this name
is “fitting tribute to Edenton’s historic
role in the nautical life of this nation
and to the spirit of the people of Edenton
and their forefathers.”
Announcement of the naming of the
ship was made jointly by Rep. Jones and
U. S. Senators Sam Ervin and Everett
Jordan.
In a letter to the congressman, Charles
F. Baird, undersecretary of the Navy,
said:
“It is my pleasure to inform you that
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Anti-Litter Laws
Enforcement Set
Chief James H. Griffin of the Edenton
Police Department states that there is a
gross violation of the city’s new Anti-
Litter Ordinances occurring in the city.
This ordinance states in part that it
shall be unlawful for anyone to dump,
throw, scatter any type of trash- on any
city street or sidewalk. Also an ordin
ance has been enacted prohibiting the
distribution of certain hand bills and
other types of advertisements on private
or public property.
"'he chief said that he has instructed
each member of his department to be es
pecially on the lookout for these types
of violations and anyone observed throw
ing trash or other debris or in violation
of any part of the Anti-Litter Ordinances
such as distributing hand bills or other
types of advertisements will be arrested
and prosecuted.
He further states that this ordinance
was passed back in January and has been
given much attention by the radio and
the press. Also, the Edenton Jaycees
sponsored a campaign in conjunction
with the schools concerning these ordin
ances and it is believed that the people
have had ample warning.
Cheaper Stamps
A liberalization of the food stamp pro
gram in September was announced here
this week by Mrs. J. H. McMullan, wel
fare director.
Mrs. McMullan said she had been no
tified that low income families who are
eligible to participate in the program and
who did not purchase stamps during July
and August will only be required to pay
one-half the usual purchase price for
stamps.
This is effective September 1.
Mrs. McMullan pointed out that no
family with an income of more than $240
per month can participate, unless public
assistance is already going into the
home.
In the food stamp program, low in
come families pay a certain amount of
money each month and receive a quanti-
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READY T ll )—School bells ring Wednesday, ending the sum
mer vacation students throughout Chowan County. Buses are
lined up at Chowan High School, ready to begin their rounds which
will take students to 9 A. M. classes the first day. At left is Prin
cipal Kenneth Stalls of Chowan High School, who begins his duties
this year. More than 3£oo students are expected to enroll in
Edenton-Chowan schools. /
CL he public parade
Back To School
Several important things happen about
this time each year. We become a year
older, farmers prepare for harvest, and
school children head back to the class
room.
As in past years, The Chowan Herald
attempts to cut down on the certain con
fusion in the principal’s office at John
A. Holmes High School by printing the
homeroom assignments. They are found
on page 10.
Too, we would remind students and
parents alike that we had nothing to do
with the assignments. If Principal Cecil
Fry and his efficient secretary, Mrs.
Ethel LaVoie have made a mistake they
are the ones who can correct it.
While we mention the assignments, we
also want to urge all area motorists to
be on the lookout for the big, orange
school buses which transport a goodly
number of the 3,200 students of Edenton-
ChoWan Schools. They take to the road
Wednesday morning and another safe
year is desired.
This is a landmark year for our
schools since it is the first year of the
single administrative unit. Too, there
is a new superintendent.
So, we join others along The Public
Parade in wishing Supt. Bill Britt, his
principals and teachers, as well as the
individual students a good year. For
some reason they seem to get shorter
and shorter.
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4-H Report Makes Big Hit Here
The “Carolina Cardinal” Monday af
ternoon touched down at Edenton Mu
nicipal Airport. It was the first trip
here for Gov. Dan K. Moore’s aircraft.
But it will not soon be forgotten.
A group of more than 75 braved
threatening weather to greet a touring
delegation of North Carolina 4-H’ers on
a whirlwind “Report to the State” cam
paign.
Before the five young men and wo
men left at 9 A. M., Tuesday they had
won the affection of everyone with whom
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of • wans «—m— givan a touring group of 4-H'on to Edonton
Monday afternoon as tbor conducted a "Report to the State." Loft
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Power Cities
Are Meeting
The top administrative director of the
American Public Power Association has
accepted an invitation to make the prin
cipal address at a special conference of
the North Carolina Municipally Owned
Electric Systems Association.
Alex Radin, of Washington, D. C.,
general manager of APPA, will fill the
major speaking role at a statewide meet
ing of the Tarheel electric cities’ group in
Southern Pines on August 2S-26, accord
ing to Richard N. Hines, superintendent
of the Electric and Water Department
of Edenton, who is presently serving as
a director and member of the legisla
tive committee of the Tarheel group.
Radin, who will be making his first
scheduled appearance in behalf of APPA
before the Tarheel electric group since its
formal organization a little over two
years ago, is expected to cite examples
of growth and progress by more than
I, systems similar to NC MOESA in
the 45 states, Puerto Rico and Virgin
Islands served by his association.
Edenton will be represented at this
meeting by Messrs. Jesse L. Harrell, J.
H. Conger, Jr., Thomas C. Byrum. Jr.,
J. D. Elliott, W. B. Gardner, and Rich
ard N. Hines.
R. A. Muench, president of the or
ganization, said about 50 electric cities
will be represented.
they were in contact. “It sorta renews
one’s faith in the younger generation,”
an older citizen was overheard sayfng.
At the airport, city and county of
ficials welcomed the group. Luther
Parks, mayor pro tern, was spokesman.
He said Edenton was delighted to be
chosen one of 10 stops on the reporl
trip and assured them they would be
given the red carpet teatment.
Dr. T. C. Blalock responded with brief
remarks. He is state 4-H Club leade/
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Judy McLean of Henderson County; Jack Habit. Rotary president;
T. C. Byrum. Jr- chairman of the visit; Kathy Gentry of Person
County, Harry Venters, assistant extension agent, and John Pat
McDowell of Edgecombe County. The touring group traveled on
the "Carolina Cardinal" as they presented their information and
entertainment in 10 Tar Heel dries.
Schools Open Wednesday;
3,200 Students Expected
The long, hot summer vacation ends
Wednesday for 3,200 in Chowan Coun
ty. They will report at 9A. M., to the
five schools of the Edenton-Chowan
system.
Thirty-five orange school buses will
begin making their rounds next week as
the 1967-68 term opens. On opening
day, Supt. F. L. (Bill) Britt says ac
tivities will be limited to one-half the
regular schedule.
However, beginning Thursday, the
first regular day of school, class bells
throughout the county system will ring
at 8:30 o’clock. At Ernest A. Swain
Elementary School, classes will dismiss
at 3:15 P. M.; Chowan High School and
John A. Holmes High School at 3:20
P. M.; and D. F. Walker High School
and White Oak Elementary 3;25 P. M.
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EDENTON ACES' 00-CAPTAlNß—Preparation for the 1967 football season
is underway at John A. Holmes High School and grid players Monday elected
co-captains for the campaign. Shown here are. left to right, Ronnie Harrell and
Billy Wallace. Both players are backs and will more than likely play defense
as well as offense in Coach Marion Kirby's squad. They open September 1 at
Hicks Field with Pasquotank Central.
Harrell,-Wallace Elected Co-Captains
Rennie Harrell and Billy Wallace this
week were elected by their teammates
to be co-captains of the 1967 Edenton
Aces. Coach Marion Kirby said the
choice was almost unanimous.
The Aces open their 1967 campaign
at Hicks Field when they play Pasquo
tank Central.
Coach Kirby’s team last year had a
7-2-1 record in the highly competitive
2-A Albemarle Conference.
In an interview Tuesday, Coach Kirby
said the success of this year’s team will
hinge on the development of his inex
perienced line. “We just don’t have the
horses up front we need but if the boys
on the line continue to improve, we can
be a definite contender,” the coach said.
The Aces will field a big backfield
that is capable of putting together an
impressive offensive attack, the coach be
lieves. Frank Katkaveck will be the
Supt. Britt held meetings last week
with principals in the system and the
general faculty conference will take
place at 9 A. M., Monday in the audi
torium at John A. Holmes High School.
Following the meeting with Supt. Britt,
faculty members will go to their respec
tive schools for a meeting with their
principal. There are 130 teachers and
principals in the system.
Kenneth Stalls of Edenton is a new
principal in Edenton-Chowan Schools.
Stalls is directing the school at Chowan.
He previously was a teacher and assist
ant principal at John A. Holmes High
School.
In another change, James Kinion has
been moved to D. F. Walker High School
as assistant to D. F. Walker. Kinijyi
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No. 1 quarterback, stepping in a slot
vacated by Wes Chesson. Giving Kat
kaveck a run for the slot is A1 Partin
who is becoming a dandy passer.
Harrell, Wallace and Darrell Parker
will round out the backfield.
Coach Kirby has 18 seniors and 16
juniors on the squad although he has
lost some lettermen.
Turning to his defense, Coach Kirby
will dip into his bag of tricks for a sur
prise in this department. He closed
practice Monday night when the Aces
went into pactice on defense, much to
the disappointment of several local sup
porters as well as probably some from
conference schools.
The only thing the coach would say
about his plans when the other team has
the ball is this: “We will not play a
waiting defense. We will be going after
them at full speed.”
In this defense will be Quinton Good
win, who Coach Kirby labels the out
standing defensive man in the conference.
With a good, tough backfield and a
speedy defense, Coach Kirby hopes to
put together a winning combination. As
in past years, a lot will depend on in
juries. “We just cah’t afford any in
juries this year,” he added.
The coach, who is beginning his second
year at the top position, stressed the
need for teamwork. “Eleven of them
must play as one if we are to be suc
cessful,” he said. “Their attitude must
be perfect.”
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Blood Is Needed
An important visit of the Red Cross
BloodmobOe has been scheduled here for
September 1 at Edenton National Guard
Armory.
Bert Hughes, chairman of the Jaycee
sponsored visit, said the Tidewater Blood
Center in Norfolk, Va., reports a low
supply of blood. This has been brought
about by injuries in riots, the war in
Vietnam and area demands from hos
pitals.
“It is important that we reach our
quota of 100 pints during this visit,”
Hughes stated.
The bloodmobile will be at the Armory
from 10 A. M., to 4 P. M.