The Chowan Herald
BOX 307. EDENTON. N. C. 37032
Published ever>' Thursday at Edenton by The
Chowan Herald. Inc.. L. F. Amburn. Jr., president
and general manager. 421-425 South Broad Street
Edentun. North Carolina 27832.
Entered as second-class matter August 30, 1934,
at the Post Office at Edenton, North Carolina,
under the act of March 3. 1879.
L. F. AMBURN. JR. President and Gen. Mgr.
J. EDWIN BUFFLAP Editor
HECTOR LUPTON Advertising Manager
E. N. MANNING Mechanical Superintendent
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1968
CITIZEN MAFIA?
The emotional cackling for
“gun registration” has begun to
die down a bit. Those who sought
to persuade Congress that sports
men who own hunting guns, and
home-owners who own weapons,
are all Dotential assassins, have
talked themselves hoarse enough
to listen for a moment, perhaps.
They wailed that the National
Rifle Association was some sort
of citizen mafia, without being
able to cite a case when a mem
ber assassinated anybody. It is
certain that not one of the assas
sins cited as the reason for gun
registration was a member, past
or present.
In fact, if the Kennedy-King-
Kennedy assassinations were the
pressing reasons for registra
tion—and they were so repre
sented—then clearly it would be
more effective to register Com
munists than guns. But. in our
society the thought of registering
Communists is unthinkable; it
would violate their “civil rights.”
It is better to restrict the civil
rights of every citizen in the
land.
The effect of registering fire
arms would be nil, nor next to
nil, in reducing crimes of vio
lence. The millions of home
owners who own guns did not ac
quire them to commit crimes;
thev posse. them because they
no longer trust the authorities to
provide protection. Further, can
you imagine how many thous
ands of bureaucrats the federal
government would have to em
ploy to enforce gun registration?
Truly a national police force.
A realistic argument in the
gun controversy would be aimed
at the criminal —the punk who
operates as a stick-up artist, the
bandit at the service station, the
liauor store, the bank—the armed
robber. Does anyone think that
any gun law will keep a firearm
out of the hands of these street
assassins? The answer has to
be a big NO. Too many guns are
available to these thugs, guns
such as those stolen during the
Plainfield, N. J., riots, and never
recovered.
Instead of gun controls, how
about a mandatory sentence of
five years or so, with no parole,
for any crime involving firearms
or any other deadly weapon, in
the hands of a criminal. That
kind of control would side-step
overly lenient judges and give
some second thoughts to weapon
wielding criminals.
Gun registration would not
have prevented a single one of
the tragic Kennedy - King - Ken
nedy assassinations.
Burroughs Chosen
Gil Burroughs, a faculty member in
Edenton-Chowan Schools, has been ap
pointed supervisor of adult classes spon
sored by the Continuing Education Di
vision, College of the Albemarle.
Ted Rollins, dean of the division, said
Burroughs will be responsible for coordi
nating and supervising the adult pro
gram in Chowan County. He will co
operate with local school officials in the
performance of his duties while pro
moting and supervising adult programs
of adult education for the entire county.
Registration for the series of adult
academic and interest courses is taking
place all this week in public school fa
cilities within the county. Interested
adults 18 years of age and older not en
rolled in a public school, are encouraged
to register at the building formerly oc
cupied by R. Elton Forehand Agency
on South Broad Street, day or night this
week.
Rollins said classes, to be held at John
A. Holmes High School and Chowan
High School, will begin the week of Sep
tember 21.
■Jdeard&d^een
"By B4T
An interesting visitor in The Herald office
late last week was Ernest Hettrick, a na
tive of Edenton but now living at Atlanta,
Ga. He is making his annual visit in Eden
ton, Nags Head and Norfolk, and enjoys
getting up with some of his young man
hood friends (he’s now 82 years old) but
about the only one around here now is Jack
McMullan, who is a few years older. At
any rate it was very interesting for him to
recall some of the good old days, one of
which was attending the old Edenton Aca
demy, which stood where the Ernest A.
Swain Elementary School now stands. In
rooting through his papers he came up with
a picture of the academy, as well as a pic
ture of the class of 1898. How many do
you recall of the following members:
. Margaret Pruden, Weldon Page, Sophie
Martin, Bruce Brewer, Eliza Drane, Shelton
Bland, Lizzie Wool, Lou Brown, Sophie
Capehart, Bessie Byrum, Josh Elliott, Em
ma Rea, Liethe Warren, Ihrie Leary, Kate
Leary, Sophie Wood, Prof. C. D. Graves,
Louise Coke, Mary Robinson, Louise Tay
lor, Rosa Rea, John Wood, Bessie White,
Pennie Bland, Brent Drane, Emma Walters,
Georgia Bland, William Leary, Mary Bond,
Annie Ralph, Beulah Raper, Ernest Hett
rick, John Warren, Jack McMullan, Clifton
Byrd, Abram Bonner, Walter Ferebee,
Plummer Warren, Jimmie Spruill, William
Capehart, Oscar Elliott, Harry McMullan,
C. C. Capehart, Thomas Hedrick, Jule
Warren and Ernest Leary.
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And speaking about reminiscing, the
Missus and I were guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Philip S. McMullan at their Nags Head
cottage over the weekend. Much of the
time was devoted to reminiscing which, to
gether with very pleasant weather and very
genial hosts, made for a most delightful
weekend.
o
Here’s one who could not attend the
Aces’ game at Northampton Friday night,
but it’s a safe bet the Edenton side of the
field went wild at the start of the game.
A1 Coston, fleet halfback, grabbed the kick
off and scooted about 80 yards for a touch
down. Well, that’s enough to set any crowd
of rooters wild and was, no doubt, the
spark that caused the Aces to a victory
over Northampton. This Friday night the
Aces play their first home game of the
season on Hicks Field when they butt heads
against the Williamston Green Waves. It
goes without saying that Coach Kirby
and the Aces will be delighted to see a
large crowd on hand.
o
One thing is certain—a fellow will not
get all balled up about the time according
to the clock on the First National Bank of
Eastern North Carolina building. It just
cannot tell the wrong time any more be
cause all the hands have been removed.
o
Mrs. Rufus White is convinced that Her
ald classified ads pay off. Last week she
inserted an ad to sell a piano and hardly
before the ink was dried on the paper she
sold the piano. And that's not aIL Even
after the piano was sold she almost wore
herself out chasing to the telephone to tell
other prospective buyers that it was sold.
A lot of folks (including me) wondered
Monday why the American flag was waving
in the breeze. The calendar didn’t list any
holidays, but the DAR ladies saw to it that
Old Glory was displayed in observance of
Constitution Week. Which should remind
u? all to become better acquainted with
the Constitution of the United States.
o
Rotarians and wives from Edenton, Hert
ford and Elizabeth City enjoyed a joint fish
fry at Snug Harbor Wednesday evening. Os
course, it’s too late to remind Edenton Ro
tarians about the affair, but it’s not too
late to remind any not to ramble around to
the Parish House Thursday afternoon for
the regular meeting. The fish fry took the
place of today’s meeting.
o
The quartet of Edentonians who went to
Alaska are all back home now. Ernest Ke
hayes was the first to get back to Edenton.
Then Doc Dick Hardin and Joe Thorud ar
rived and finally Rev. George Holmes made
it back home. It was a beautiful and un
eventful trip to Alaska, but not so on the
return. It so happened that a heavy snow
storm was encountered so that Doc Hardin
had to land on a snow covered highway,
in the course of which the plane was dam
aged. All four of ’em returned by jet plane.
And Mr. Holmes was true to his word. He
promised to bring me an Alaskan snowball,
which he did. He put it in a jar but when
I got it, it was a jar full of water.
o
Shriners in Chowan County organized a
Shrine Club Tuesday night with Kermit
Layton as president. At the meeting a
check for S9OO was turned over to Shrine
officials for the crippled children’s home.
The check represented profits from the
recent fish fry and as a feature of the pre
sentation Mrs. Ruth Shackelford printed
a large facsimile of the check on a piece
of cardboard several feet long and a couple
feet in depth. Os course, this check cannot
be cashed, but one was given which can
be cash<ti.
o
Mrs. J, W. White, who lives in Newoort
News, Va„ sent in her Tenewal to The Her
ald and with it this note: “How I enjoy
the home town news! My only complaint—
your 30-20 Years Ago column makes me
know Tm getting older.”
Crafts Fair Slated
ELIZABETH CITY Corn shucks
will be used to make dolls and chair
bottoms, pine cones will be fashioned
into wall plaques and table appointments,
candle holders and compotes will be
carved from wood, and beautiful articles
will be shaped on the potter’s wheel.
For more than 40 adult artists and
craftsmen from the Albemarle counties
will be demonstrating various crafts at
the Albemarle Craftsman’s Fair to be
held in the National Guard Armory in
Elizabeth City, September 25-27.
ILIh s it hi ir ]J:uadc
Continued from >H» 1
chairman, First District Voters Educa
tional Project, pointed out that during
the last election there were 80,000 reg
istered Negro voters in the district. Yet
only 10,000 took the trouble to vote.
“It is time to stop blaming others for
not doing things for us when we can do
them ourselves,” the high school princi
pal stated.
Rev. George Tharrington of Kadesh
AME Zion Church, proclaimed: “It is
time for the Negro to produce in such
quality that no sane person can reject
what you have to offer.”
He added: “We must think about giv
ing.”
James L. Draper of Washington, North
Carolina supervisor, said federal pro
grams focus on the causes of poverty—•
poor education, poor housing, etc.
“When poor people get together and
decide that they want to do something,
then interesting things begin to happen,”
he said.
Yet, unless human problems are solv
ed, until there is no more of this non
sense of discrimination on the basis of
skin color, you’ll not solve the problem
of poverty.
“The federal and state governments
can give technical and financial assist
ance and guidance, but you people have
to solve the problem of poverty,” he
said. “No one else will do it for you.”
It is refreshing to hear this type ad
vice given by top officials. Community
Action programs in this area have gone
along this line and their success is well
known. And those who are being help
ed have helped bring it about.
Special Sermon
Rev. Hunley A. Elebash, executive
secretary of the Episcopal Diocese of
East Carolina, will preach at the 11
o’clock service Sunday at St. Paul’s
Episcopal Church.
Mr. Elebash is Bishop-Coadjutor-elect
of the diocese and will be consecrated
October 2 at St. James Church in Wil
mington, where he is now residing.
Rev. George Holmes recently returned
from Alaska will celebrate Holy Com
munion Sunday at 8 A. M., and morning
prayer at 11 A. M.
WITNESS IS JAILED
Continued from Pag* 1
fine and costs, make restitution of S2O
to Ross Jewelers and not issue another
worthless check during time of suspen
sion.
Lillie Britt, discharging firearms in
Town of Edenton, 60 days, suspended
upon payment of SSO fine and costs and
surrender gun.
Charles Allen Driver, speeding, sls
fine and costs.
Robert Clifton Hassell, driving drunk,
second offense, six months, suspended
upon payment of S3OO fine and costs.
Notice of appeal given and bond fixed
at S2OO.
Hubert Preston Dail, Jr., improper
muffler, 30 days, suspended for 12
months upon payment of costs.
Wesley Earl Rogers, speeding, $lO
fine and costs.
EXPANSION OF UTILITIES
Caattnaed Inn rag* 1
water storage facilities.
Harrell said a detailed survey and en
gineering study will be needed before
progress can be made on any of the
projects. Council authorized these
studies.
W. B. Gardner, town administrator,
said the town has already applied for
a federal grant to assist in this work
as well as a loan. Also, Mayor Mitch
ener will appoint a committee to meet
with the Local Government Commission
to determine the best course of action to
ward financing the projects.
“We are having growing pains and
they are going to be costly,” one mem
ber in attendance stated and it was
echoed by others at the meeting.
ACES HOSTS
Ceathmed (Mm rag* 1
cited as lineman of the week. Two
players will be picked for the honors
each week and presented Quarterback
Club certificates.
The Aces took the advantage Friday
when Alfred Coston returned the kick
off 80 yards for a score.
Other Edenton scores came from Earl
Chesson on a 24-yard run; Gigi Leary on
a 40-yard pass from A1 Partin and John
Sutton on a 59-yard run. Frank Nie
prachk kicked four points after TIPs.
Most parents take credit for the good
points of their children and wonder
where the perverse symptoms orkfaiate.
at * * *,
One of these days some people are
going to learn that hard work only
teaches a real appreciation of valoes.
USE LASSIFIED DS
Cm* Opportunity
CAN YOU SELL?
National Real Estate Com
pany seeks qualified men
or women in this area. Li
censed people prefer
red. Nationwide Advertis
ing brings you buyers from
everywhere. Formal train
ing program, supervision—
distilled knowledge of 68
years’ experience can be
yours. You must be FULL
TIME, have initiative, ex
cellent character and sales
ability. Volume sales in
crease your NET INCOME.
Information mailed with
out obligation. Personal
interview by appointment
only.
D. T. SENIOR
Strout Realty Co.
311 Springfield Ave.
Summit, N. J. 07901
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MIZELLE’S AQUA SHOP.
Large assortment of tropi
cal fish, gold fish and sup
plies of all kinds. Also
new and used furniture,
antiques at Mizelle’s Fur
niture Company, located
near Todd’s Cross Road,
Colerain, N. C. Hours 8
A. M. until 10 P. M. Phone
356-2107.
Exp Nov 21c
CONSTIPATED?
To prove PRUN-EVAC.
containing Prunes. Figs and
Senna, is world’s smo-o
othest, best and most na
tural laxative, hurry to . . .
KITCHENER'S
PHARMACY
For generous FREE
SAMPLES or 40 tablets for
89c. Over 1,000,000 sold
each year.
exp Sept 26
WANTED Hardwood and
cypress logs. Tracts of
hardwood and pine tim
ber. Top market prices.
Williams Lumber Co., Inc.,
Mackeys, N. C. t f
COMPLETE LINE OF
Wedding Invitations, In
formals and Reception
Cards to choose from. See
our samples. The Chowan
Herald.
FOR RENT
Two 2-bedroom furnished
houses at Cape Colony.
House 307 North Broad
Street. Plenty of room.
Immediate occupancy. Con
venient location.
Twiddy Insurance
& Real Estate, Inc.
103 East King Street
EDENTON
Phone 463-3163
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PLANO LESSONS—Child
ren and adults. Specializ
ing in teaching beginners.
Mrs. Verta Stallings, Prid
gen. Phone 482-3177.
Sept 5 12 19 26p
UNCLAIMED
LAYAWAY
1968 Zig-Zag regular
type sewing machine and
cabinet. Never used. Built
in controls. Does every
thing. No attachments
reeded. Original 5-year
guarantee.
Balance Due S3BjSO
For payments of $4.00
per month call Capital
Sewing Credit Manager
until 9:00 P. M.
Area Code:
703-397-7031
CALL COLLECT
FREE DELIVERY
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Volkswagen
JOEPECHELES
MOTORS
wT'
GREENVILLE, M. C.
Phoao 716-1131
Ape 36 tfc
FOR SALE—At Cape Col
ony. 3-badroom bride ve
neer home overlooking
beautiful Albemarle Sound.
Including carport, storm
windows, fireplace and
maay other features. R.
Elton Forehand Agency,
Inc. Phone 483-3314.
Try A Herald Want Ad
WANTED TO BUY—Pop
lar logs and 69-inch blocks.
Top prices paid. Hertford
Veneers, Inc., Hertford,
N. C. Phone 426-7420.
Jan 4 tfc
SINGER SEWING MA
CHINE: Zig-Zagger, But
tonholer, darns, mends,
etc. Stand like new. Some
one in tthis area to assume
payments of $11.15 month
ly or pay complete balance
of $45.18. Full details
write: Mr. Smith, P. O.
Box 1612, Rocky Mount,
N. C. 27801.
Exp Oct 31c
FOR SALE Two- cushion
dark brown friege sofa. In
perfect condition. Mrs. J.
D. Swindell. Phone 482-
2929. 1 t p
GIRLS from ages 6-13
years interested in taking
majorette lessons with
Mary Sexton meet on the
Court House lawn Satur
day morning at 10 o’clock.
Sept 19 26p
FOR SALE For country
living, nice three bedroom
brick home, IVt baths, fam
ily room with fireplace.
R. Elton Forehand Agency,
Inc. Phone 482-3314.
FOR SALE
Two lots on Country
Club Drive on private
lake and across road from
private marina. Price is
right Call 482-3214 or
482-2720. t f c
6 LAZY PEOPLE
Just visit neighbors—
Show Rawleigh Products,
drink coffee with them and
make good money. Write
Rawleigh Dept. NCI-210-
WGL, Richmond, Va.
Sept 5 19p
You'll Rnd Good Fel
lowship and a Helping
Hand at the AA Meet
ing Each Monday at 8
P. M. at the Edenton
Methodist Church.
FOR SALE—3 Phase 7Vi
HP motor. Very good con
dition. See Hector Lupton
at Chowan Herald.
FOR SALE No. 5 West
over Heights. Four bed
rooms, large kitchen and
family room. Ready for
immediate occupancy. R.
Elton Forehand Agency.
Phone 482-3314
FOR SALE—Approximate
ly 3,500 shale brick. Can
be seen at Frank Elliott’s
home, 115 Blount Street,
Edenton. Price $150.00.
Installment Loan Department
LOANS FOR
• AatomobUee # Heme Impi as ament
• Appliances • Boats and Metaw
• Funiltars • raraeaal Leans
• Vacations • Lew Beak Ratee
“We Love to Say Yes at First NationoT’
I GEORGE CHEVTS BIG DEAL
I FOR THIS WEEK...
I NEW 1968 CHEVROLET
I 5 Year/50,000 Mile Warranty
I By Chevrolet Motor Division
I Bel Air . . . 4-door V-S . . . Green . . . Fowerglide
I Wheel Covers . . . Radio . . . Whitewall Urea
I Power Steering.
I Sticker Price $3,319.65
I Sale Price $2,675.00 fig
I (Pins N. CL Bate* Fax)
I George Chevrolet Co, Inc.
I 1100 N. Broad St - Edenton, N. C
thirty dollars a day
Knapp Salesmen earn
this much and more be
cause commissions are
’higher than ever. Every
one knows, everyone wants
Knapp Shoes. Send for
“Free” selling kit. Write
to H. E. Magner, Knapp
Shoe, Brockton, Mass.
02402. l t c
FOR SALE Blue Boy
wheat for cover crop.
Germination 92 per cent.
$2.50 per bushel. See or
call Lloyd Evans, Route 1,
Hertford, N. C. Phone
426-7318.
Sept 19 26p
WANTED Part-time male
employees. Part-time week,
end work. Needed imme
diately. Apply Hardee’s
Drive-In, Edenton, N. C.
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CANT SLEEP?
Nerves Jittery?
Need Tranquilizers? Tiny
yellow DORMA-REST cap
sules can help you sleep
better—Keeps you relaxed
—Free from tension. Mil
lions have been sold. 24
capsules 98c. Available at
MITCHENER'S
PHARMACY
Phone 462-3711
exp Sept 26
Discount Plywood
and Paneling:
SEE WAYNE BAKER
AT AIR STATION
Edenton, N. C.
esDeelZpd
SALES PERSONNEL—Men
or women to represent well
known insurance company.
No collecting or debits. In
come unlimited. Write
Berry Hoggard, P. O. Box
526, Ahoskie, N. C.
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REPOSSESSED
1968 Singer Zig-Zag reg
ular type sewing machine.
Slightly used. Monograms,
•ews on buttons, blind
hems dresses, makes but
tonholes, no attachments
needed. Five-year guaran
tee.
Complete Price
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For payments of $5.10
per month. Call Capital
Sewing Credit Manager
until 9 P.M.
Area Code:
703-397-7031
CALL COLLECT
FREE DELIVERY