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The Chowan Herald BOX 307. EDENTON. If. C. 17033 Published every Thursday at Edenton by The Chowan Herald. Inc., L. F. Amburn. Jr., presldeat • and general manager. 421-425 South Broad Struct. Edenton. North Carolina 37933. 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 BUFFIAP Editor HECTOR LUPTON Advertising Manager E. N. MANNING Mechanical Superintendent SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year (Outside North Carolina) 83.® One Year (In North Carolina) $3.00 Six Months $1.75 Cards of thanks, resolutions ol respect, etc., will be charged for at regular advertising rate. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1968 A UFT FOR TODAY Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee; the remainder of wrath shaft thou restrain.—Psalm 76:10. Godless men and nations are showing humanity that they desperately need God, : for he is the only salvation in time and eternity. Only God can heal mind, body and soul through his gentle touch. Our Father, lift up Thy peopla or—y vhsrs and fill them with faith that they may know that our world is not going to ruin, but that Thy plan shall succeed. Nixon’s Hardest Decision We will leave it to the pundits : to pontificate on why the election went as it did. But President i elect Nixon did make one basic • decision in the final days of the campaign which deserves com ment, and applause. President Johnson’s last-minute bombing-pause announcement in the final week of the campaign created a crisis-decision for the Republican nominee. It was the kind of masterful political ploy which John F. Kennedy found it • possible to employ in 1960. Can didate Kennedy had been briefed on the already initiated plans for invasion of Cuba, to which un dertaking President Eisenhower : had assigned the incomparable Whiting Willauer, the man who had masterminded the overthrow of the Communist regime in Guatemala. Candidate Kennedy : proceeded to embarrass Nixon, : repeatedly, with charges of in action against Castro —all the time knowing full well that the most careful invasion plans were in the making. Candidate Nixon felt constrained to remain silent in the face of the criticism, for security reasons. Kennedy won the “debates” while Nixon main tained a discreet silence. Upon achieving the White House, Ken nedy promptly dismissed Whit ing Willauer, and permitted the invasion to become a military and diplomatic fiasco. President Johnson’s bombing pause announcement was inter preted by many of Nixon’s aides and advisors as a cut of the same cloth. They were irate, pointing out that Johnson had no com mitment from Hanoi and, indeed, none from Saigon. There was no reason why it could not have been delayed until election day, or the day after, except that the dramatic announcement would help the candidacy of Humphrey and bring Kennedy and McCar ranks just in time to vote, ranks just i time to vote. Whereupon, Nixon gambled. He had gambled in 1960 by re fusing to reveal that Eisenhower had ordered the overthrow of Castro. This time, he gambled that he could win without con demning what his aides believed to be a cheap political trick. Mr. Nixon wa§ not willing to have the enemy, or the Government of South Vietnam, or our SEATO allies, believe that a President of the United States would play politics with war and peace. He realized that, as the new Presi dent, he would have to deal with that enemy, the Government of South Vietnam, and those SEATO allies. Mr. Nixon gambled, and won—but barely. We reserve the right to become his severest critic. But he has earned the plaudits of the nation for his wise gamble. It should make peace possible sooner than would have been the case if he had followed his aides’ demands. ** * 0 Neither wealth nor position makes • ♦*** Usually the victim of gossip has some thing others are jealous of. wl % «#• Here’s one who regretted to leant of the death of Dr. Jesse Frank Hobbs in Chat tanooga, Term., last week. While not as well acquainted with him as I am with his three brothers, Dr. Lloyd Hobbs c! Blacksburg, Va., Dr. Ralph Hobbs of Bir mingham, Ala., and Glenn Hobbs, now living in Elizabeth City, he had a habit of sending me a box of very good cigars along about Christmas time when he renewed his subscription to The Herald. The four brothers are natives of Edenton and their parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Hillary Hobbs of the Paradise section, were very proud of them—and justly so. o Monday was Asa Griffin’s wedding an niversary and I asked him how he planned to celebrate it “Well,” he said, ‘Tve been married so long that the best way I know to celebrate is to go fishing.” Haven’t heard if he caught anything. o Mrs. E. W. Spires, together with her son in-law and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Stanton of Plymouth and her grandson, Eddie Stanton, just recently returned from a tour of the Orient Mrs. Spires says the trip included visits to Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Honolulu and Manilla. The quartet traveled 22,000 miles and rode on eight different air lines. Mrs. Spires said die never saw such beautiful scenery, that it was a most wonderful trip which she will never forget, but even at that, it was so very wonderful to set foot again in Eden ton. And I’ll “second the motion.” o If you ask me, an unnamed hurricane must have paid us a visit Sunday night and Monday, for the wind was stronger than we’ve experienced in some of the hurri canes which were scheduled. But maybe it was like Dennis the Menace said, “the wind was only fast air.” Anyway, the strong wind made it unnecessary fjr some people to shake pecans from their trees. There was a goodly number of pecan gath erers on the scene Monday morning. In fact, I was told that one fellow got up be fore daylight and with a flashlight went about picking up the popular nuts. Then, too, I was told the police had several calls complaining that prowlers were about some homes, but it turned out to be only some body getting the first crack at pecans on the ground. o Local veterans observed a quiet but im pressive ceremony on Monday in observ ance of Veterans Day. It was not such a large crowd of vets, but they were very sincere in paying tribute to those who lost their lives in defense of their country. The ranks of former veterans are gradually be coming smaller, but the sad thing about it all is that many more are still in a war and will be obliged to lay down their lives for what we call freedom. o It was interesting to read in the daily newspapers last week that an “old crocks” parade was held in England to commem orate the 1896 British Highways Act that lifted the 3 mile per hour speed limit for “horseless carriages.” While I was in Eng land a few years ago, there was no speed limit on the main highways what a change! o I’m not an architect or engineer, but there’s one thing I’d do if I was. Anyone who has done any traveling at all should agree with me that a lot of rest rooms are more like torment rooms. In the first place, it is almost necessary to back in some of ’em and a fellow must almost be an acrobat to be able to twist all out of shape to get hold of the toilet paper. Edenton’s Christmas parade is scheduled to be held Tuesday, afternoon, December 3 at 4 o’clock. In traveling around one al ready sees a lot of Christmas merchandise on display. Gosh, it’s almost a month un til Christmas. First thing we know the Fourth of July and Christmas will be cele brated jointly. o For the last several days Mrs. Jimmy Manning has asked me if I had donned my “long johns.” Well, I haven’t but if this cool snap keeps on here’s one who will look like he took cn more weight— but it will be the extra heavy underwear. DIVIDEND PAID Cwthati (Mi Fage 1 Bank of Columbia. The associations own all of the capital stock of the Co lumbia Land Bank. The Ahoskie association presently has more than $8,000,000 in loans outstand ing in Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Curri tuck, Gates, Hertford, Northampton, Pasquotank, and Perquimans counties. Officers and directors of the assoda- vibe ]Jublir ]Jaradc Confining from Page 1 Edenton, has more knowledge about highways and byways in Northeastern North Carolina than any other individ ual. He has a statewide reputation for leadership through the N. C. League of Municipalities. He’s able and avail able. Changing his handle from mayor to highway commissioner would serve the best interests of us all. This is one area in which Northeastern North Carolina, by pulling together, could hear a strong “Aye” when the roll is called in Raleigh during the next four years. The Name Game On October 31 a Letter to the Editor ran in The Chowan Herald signed “J. L. Harrell”. Upon checking the latest copy of the city directory we find there are at least five men with the same ini tials now residing along The Public Parade. We are pleased to pass along the word that Jesse L. Harrell, prominent local businessman and civic leader, was not the author of this particular letter. And while we are on the subject of the public forum, now is a good time to remind those who would write that the letters must be kept short, must be in good taste and have the signature and address of the author. Such correspondence is welcomed. However, the ground rules must be followed. Legion Speaker Lloyd Griffin, former executive secre tary of N. C. Citizens Association, will speak at the regular meeting of the local American Legion Post Tuesday night. The meeting will begin at 8 o’clock in the legion hut on U. S. 17 South. Griffin will speak on the subject: “The Frear ble to the Coiutitution, The American Legion”. The post commander said members of the auxiliary are encouraged to join local legion members at this meeting. NEW ZONING Continued from Pag* 1 Downtown Committee of Edenton Cham ber of Commerce, asked the council to consider the purchase of the Waff prop erty on Edenton Bay. He said this would allow the town to continue efforts to beautify the waterfront. In the line of beautification, Robert Moore, chamber executive, asked coun cil to consider additional downtown work along the line of planters recently installed in one block. The Garden of Eden Club has asked council to employ an expert to design a plan for further beautification of the town. Council approved the purchase of a site on Twiddy Avenue for placement of a new water tank. Also, they accept ed a highway agreement for work on West Queen Street Extended to Pem broke Creek Bridge. No action was taken on a request for the town to build a sidewalk frem the Iredell House parking lot to Edenton Methodist Church. At the conclusion of the session, May or Mitchener appointed a committee to study the feasibility of “giving the town a Christmas present of keeping the trash cans in the backyards”. It has been contended that picking up garbage at the curb mars the beauty of the town. TESTS RESULT Cwtlauid fro— Pin I eral board members. Dr. A. F. Downum said he did not feel the board could present ft definite plan for nerrt year until frrther progress is made on the building program. George led a lengthy discussion on make-up of the schools and placement of students. He argued no plan now before the board would adequately house the students. “We’re past time for study and work along this area,” he said. Supt. Britt said he felt the new build ing would allow Holmes school to house grades 10 through 12. He said it would not adequately house the top four grades. George painted out that housing was but one problem which needed further study. He said transportation would be a big item. Board members decided to meet with the architect and determine the status of the program before reporting to the court. Supt. Britt explained the new Hu manities program being offered in the high schools. He said social studies and language arts are being brought closer together. Dr. Downum questioned if this was not further removal from the basics. board agreed later to employs* lwo new teachers were croploycd lney Arc ■ Rcmkt C Minn. aqq Law* How Many Remember This? [USEfytfISSIFIEDjIOS FOR SALS—A baby stroll er, $7.50. A combination baby carriage and car bed, SIO.OO. A portable GE dishwasher, $75.00. Phone 482-L283. 1 t c PRACTICAL NURSE would like to tike one or two patients to take care of in her home. Phone 482-4028. Nov 7 14 21 28 3 ROOMS FOR RENT— South of Gatesville, just across from Carter’s Saw Mill. Call 221-4454. Nov 7 14 21 1967 MODEL SINGER RE POSSESSED, built in zig zag, buttonholer, dams, mends, etc. Take over pay ments of SIO.OO each or pay cash balance of $46.80. Write Mrs. Maness, P. O. Box 241, Asheboro, N. C. 27203. t f c LOSE WEIGHT safely with Dex-A-Diet Tablets. Only 98c at MITCHENER’S PHARMACY. Exp Dec 5p Tom Cross REAL ESTATE BROKER Phona 482-3159 SALES PERSONNEL—Men or women to represent well known insurance company. No collecting or debits. In come unlimited. Writ* Barry Hoggard, P. O. Box 526. Ahoskie, N. C. t t • WANTED TO BUY—Pop lar logs and 69-inch blocks. Top prices paid. Hertford Veneers, Inc., Hertford, N. C. Phone 428-7420. Jan 4 Ifc 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 WANTED Hardwood an t cypress logs. Traits of hardwood and pine tim ber. Top market prices. Williams Lumber Co., Inc.. Mackeys, N. C. t f FOR SALE—Three houses: 100, 102, 104 Mosely Street. Rental property. Call R. Elton Forehand Agency, 482-3314. FOR SALE—3 Phase ~7% HP motor. Very good con dition. See Hector Lupton at Chowan Herald. Volkswagen JOEPECHELES MOTORS Phfm 35 Me SP4GER SEWING MA holes, dams. Tnwfit. etc. FOR SALE —l3 Westover Heights. Nice brick home, three bedrooms. R. Elton Forehand Agency, Inc. Phone 482-3314. t f c FOR SALE Pure bred Hampshire boars, ready for service. Also hreeled gilts. Conta t J. L. Evans, Route 1, Hertford. Call 426-7138. Nov 14 21c ARE YOU LOOKING for bigger income? Rawleigh Dealer needed in your area now. Very profitable. Write Rawleigh, r T CK-210- NA, Richmond, Va. Nov 14 28p i.Amrjt , ~ BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY We want ladies who wish to earn Extra Money by selling our wonderful line of Cosmetics. Part time or full time. We have a free traini-g program. Call for r ppointmer.t: 482-4544, Nell and Bill Perry. t f c THE EASY WAY IS DAY BY DAY The AA Way Meals Monday Night at the Methodist Church. WANTED Appliance ser vice and general utility man. Some repair knowl edge or experience desir able. Permanent job op-. ~ portunity for right man. Apply Quinn Furniture Co:, Edenton, N. C. t f c FOR SALE—Beagles, pure bred pups. Started and broke. Reasonable. H. C. Davenport, Columbia, N. C. Phone 796-5592. Nov 14 21p Installment Loan Department LOANS FOR • Automobiles • Home Improvement • Appliances • Boats and Motors • Furniture • Personal Loans • Vacations • Low Bank Rates “We Love to Say Yes at First National” SOME dim Bit DEN. Special Sale on All 1969 New Chevrolet Trucks nlj Juicy Used CHS Car Deals! TO BUY, SELL,SWAP i RENT OR HIRE ] COMPLETE LINE OF Wedding Invitations, In formats and Reception Cards to choose from. See our samples. The Chowan Herald. SPECIAL FEATURE at B idge-Turn Esso Wide selection of 8-track stereos, tapes, players, portable 8- track players and related equipment. Over 200 tapes to choose from. Players featured at popular prices. Bridge Turn Servicenter. Phone 482-2710, Edenton. Nov 14 tfc Buzin—i Opportuniti— Male Or Female Reliable person from this area to service and collect from coin operated dis pensers. No experience needed. We establish ac counts for you. Car, ref erences and $650 to $2,950 cash capital necessary. Four to eight hours week ly can net excellent monthly income. For lo cal .interview, write: Mar tin-Bradley Associates, 5818 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15217. Please include phone number. 1 t p SPACTOUS HOUSE for sale on errner lot Five bedrooms, two baths, con veniently located. Priced for quick sale. Contact Mrs. Vivian - Bakery g 482- 2772. * ' IfoY *f4 tfc HOUSE FOR bedroom brick house with two baths. Located in Glen wood Gardens, three miles we*t of Edenton on H-acre wooded lot Call 482-3983. Nov 714 c
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