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PAGE SIX-A I mm f NEW BUSINESS OPENS—Shields Bakery, 201 East Church Street, opened for business Monday with Mrs. R. F. Shields, left, as manaqer. She is being assisted by Mrs. Dianne Coston and they are shown here with some of their products. The local bakery features Bob Young's bakery products. News From ASCS Office By H. O. WEST Signup In '69 Feed Grain, Wheat and Colton Programs Underway As of Friday, February 14, a total of 114 farms have enrolled in the 1969 feed grain program, nine in the wheat program and 135 in the upland cotton program. Farmers signing up to participate in these programs are receiving ad vance payments on one half of the diversion pay ments on feed grain and one-half of small cotton G^eCfcTyfer BRING US YOUR FILM FOR PROMPT PROCESSING SEAGRAM’S V.O. IMPORTED CANADIAN WHISKY ' Seagram* Sj, •««« farm payments, if request ed. All farmers interest ed in signing up to parti cipate in these programs should visit the county ASCS office to discuss any questions they might have. The signup period for par ticipating in these pro grams will run through Friday, March 21. Farm ers are urged to sign their intentions now. Measurement Service We are accepting re quests for measurement service for allotted crops and other land uses. The charge for this service is . THE CHOWAN HERALD. EDENTOM. NORTH CAROLINA. TUI—IIT FEBRUARY R IMA 80 cents per acre, plus $3 with a minimum of $7.50 per farm. Requests for premeasurement should be tiled in the ASCS office at your earliest convenience. ACP ■Farmers planning to car ry out a conservation prac tice on their farm this spring are urged to make an application for federal cost-share assistance. Re qi ests for assistance must be filed and approval ob tained before the practice is started. 1988 County Peanut Yield Chowan County’s 1968 average peanut yield is 2.609 pounds per acre. For Sale Chowan County ASCS office has two addresso graph machines, one class 1900 and one clas 200 for saie. Sealed bids will be accepted until Monday, February 24. Interested persons may inspect these machines any day, Monday through Friday, from 8 A. M. until 5 P. M. Holiday The Chowan County ASCS office will be closed. Friday, February 21, in ob servance of Washington’s birthday. Reminders Ap-il 1— final date to lease and transfer peanuts and tobacco. Corn Meal Bonanza Scheduled If toe tappers are fond cf folk singers, who then might lip smackers favor? Why “folk cooks” of course people who just fiddle around with food for fun and family enjoy -1 ment. Not surprisingly, that’s just the sort of folks who will want to enter the third annual .Com Meal Bonanza amateur cooking contest put on by the N. C. Corn Millers Association and the North Carolina Department of Agricul ture. These amateur cooks will have a chance, more over, at winning something valuable as well as “just having fun.” Finalists in the contest *m,anti “wear gasoline PURE FIREBIRD. CUTS ENGINE WEAR TO KEEP POWER UP Get better mileage, lower repair bills, a better-running car! Only Firebird containsTri-tane additives, proved to cut engine wear. FIRE UP WITH FIRIB/RO*^^ Winslow Oil Company Hertford, N. C. Wjf BE SURE WITH PURE l|f J From The Herald Yellowed Pages 30 YEARS AOO Residents of North Eden ton were up in arms and dozens of them, by tele phone and otherwise, com plained vigorously to mem bers of Town Council about conditions prevailing about their premises as the re sult of ashes from the stack of the Albemarle Peanut Company being scattered about the neigh borhood. Zoning Hearing Is Set March 20 On March 20, at 8 P. M., the Town Council will meet at the Municipal Building to consider a re vision of the existing zon ing ordinance. The new ordinance will allow town officials to more effectively deal with development problems brought about by the growth of Edenton. New provisions in the ordinance will assure a safer and healthier com munity through density standards which assure adequate light and air and. discourage further slum development. These fea tures will make the Town of Edenton and the sur rounding areas a more at tractive place to live by preserving open space and protecting Edenton’s herit age and historic buildings. The peace and quiet of future residential neigh borhoods will be protected from the adverse influence of commerce and industry, while businesses and in dustries will be protected from the harassment and legal action of residential neighbors. The new zoning ordi nance and map will be available at the Municipal Building for inspection. Please take the time to read the ordinance and at tend the public hearing held for the citizens of Edenton. ■» The Cave Man “I don’t like Bob. Last night I wanted to show him how well I could whistle, and when I puck ered my lips real nice . . ” "Well, what then?” “He let me whistle.’' will compete for prizes which include portable television sets, Polaroid cameras and transister ra dios. By originating a savory recipe, which has an ingredient—corn meal— processed here in North Carolina, any adult or young person over nine can strive to become one of 12 state finalists. To enter, an individual must submit his or her recipe no later than March 31. Recipes will be judged on the basis of originality and ease of preparation. Corn meal “mixes" should not be used and prepara tion time should not ex ceed 1% hours. TRY A For Quick Results— TwO very attractive neon signs were installed by G. H. Harding, owner and manager of Hotel Joseph Hewes which were calcu lated to attract many more travelers to the hotel. The signs were placed at Broad and Queen Streets and at die corner of Broad and King Streets. The rector, Rev. C, A. Ashby, and the vestry of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church invited Dr. E. Clowes Chorley of Garrison, N. Y„ president of Williamsburg, Incorporated, to come to Edenton and hold a mis sion while he was at Wil liamsburg. Returning to the basket ball court after a lapse of about 10 years, Edenton High School’s team played their first game of the season in the armory. With the town’s street sweeper just about reach ing the end of its useful ness, a major portion of a Town Council meeting was utilized in considering the purchase of a new pickup sweeper. Due to the cost of a pickup sweeper, from $6,700 to $7,000, die Coun cilmen’s opinion was that a new similar type sweep er to the one in use, ex cept that it be self-pro pelled, be purchased until such time as finances would permit a pickup type. Miss Selma Harrell and Preston Rogerson were united in marriage at the Rocky Hock Baptist Church. Congressman Lindsay Warren announced that the President had approved a WPA project for construc tion of sanitary privies in Chowan and Perquimans counties amounting to $14,858. M. F. Bond, Jr., J. E. Debnam and R. C . Holland attended a meeting in Suf folk to discuss with the millers mutual problems pertaining to the peanut industry in North Carolina and Virginia. At an annual meeting of directors of the Bank of Edenton Joseph H. Conger was elected a new member of the board. Plans were completed to hold the Bertie County Fifth Sunday song service in Edenton Baptist Church. The Health Department announced that the United States Public Health Ser vice Milk Commission had given the Town of Eden New features and refinements increase leadership of John Deere 3020 and 4020 Tractors Could they make them any better? Yes, John Deere engineers reworked the 70-h.p, 3020 and 94-h.p. 4020 Tractors to increase operating economy and reliability. New pistons, new cylinder liners more tightly fastened, alternators, oil coolers across the board, a new 12-volt electric system evenly charged—these and other features add up to extra-value for your dollar. Ask us for details. Hobbs Implement Co, Inc. “Your John Deere Dealer” Guy C. Hobbs, Mgr. Edenton, N. C. r—vv- *?• .:■ ; - ‘j&Werf-t-r/ ’.ar*. • -*' ' * ' . * j 1 * : i ton a grade of 95 and placed it upon their honor roll. Mrs. John G. Small was elected president' of the United Daughters of the Confederacy to succeed Mrs. S. M McMullan. A Young People’s Ser vice League was organiz ed at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with Mias Emily Howard as leader. Three drivers were fouhd guilty in Chowan County Recorder’s Court of pass ing school buses while not in motion. Robert Rogerson, 45, a former Edenton resident, died in a Cincinnati hospi tal after he was beaten and robbed in Bath Coun ty, Ky. Rogerson was a grocery salesman. Many friends in Edenton were surprised to learn that Miss Clara Meade Smith was married No vember 15 to Edmund S. Burke of Greensboro. She was a senior at Greensboro College. Dr. William D. Perry of the University of North Carolina was speaker at a meeting of the Parent- Teacher Association in the Edenton School auditorium. Dr. Perry’s subject was “Growing Up Emotional ly.” 20 YEARS AGO Chowan County Cham ber of Commerce was ready to back up any move made by Represen tative J. H. McMullan at the General Assembly to do something positive positive about the Cho wan River bridge, which had become dangerous to traffic and caused no little complaints from those who traveled over it. Due to its narrowness, many gashes were made in the wooden side rails and seri ous danger was ever pres ent at night and during wet and foggy weather. William Adams had the misfortune to have his left arm broken while working at the Brown Lumber Company. An elaborate program was being planned in Edenton when Edenton was one of 18 North Ca rolina towns to be includ ed in the 1949 tour of the State Garden Club. According to the local Health Department, as the result of eye examinations in the Edenton white school, from the second through the eighth grades, 47 pupils were recommend ed to consult an oculiut or eye specialist due to faults found during the screening of children. Mrs. W. J. Daniels, Mrs. George Harrell and Mrs. A S. Hollowell left for New York City. Mrs. Daniels purchased mer chandise for Tots and Teens while Mrs. Harrell bought fok- Badham Bros. Mrs. Hollowell visited her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Rollins Guild. Byr u m Implement & Truck Company held its annual free family night in the high school auditorium. Featuring the party was the “Sunrise Hillbillies.” J. D. Elliott, local agent for the Home Security Life Insurance Company, was promoted to superintendent of the Greensboro district. A goodly number of Chowan County families attended a farm water and sewage school held at the Chowan Community Build ing. Means of correcting bad water on the farm, the farm water supply, farm water systems and sewage disposal was discussed. S. J. Sutton was proud ly displaying a large egg which was laid by one of his nine months old hens. The egg weighed seven ounces and was 3% inches long and measured eight inches around the middle. Leroy H. Haskett was admitted to the Veteran Association of the Metro politan Life Insurance Company, the honor com ing for the completion of 20 years of faithful and outstanding service with the company. The most acute problem facing the membership of the Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Association was that of meeting the terrific housing shortage in Edenton and surround ing territory in order to satisfy the increasing de mands as operations at the Edenton Naval Air Station WAIT... Don’t Buy an Appliance Until Next Weekend. WATCH FOR WESTERN GAS SERVICE CLEAN-SWEEP SALE! FORD DEALER -™“ CAR SALE! m CAR HARD TO HEAT UP? WHY DRIVE IT THROUGH ANOTHER WINTER? TRADE UP TO A RED HOT-tgVUSED CAR AT YOUR FORD DEALER’S, TODAY! 1967 Cougar V-S Karine. 4-Speed ImmarlUtr BEAL GO CAT! $2269.00 WARM UP WITH BIG SAVINGS AT YOUR FORD DEALER’S RED-HOT 45V USED CAR SALE! 1968 LeMans Tador Hard Tap.' V-S En gine. rawer atoerlag. Backet sente. SEE IT NOW! $2569.00 1966 Mustang Factory Air. V-S. launaealate tkroarhoat BRAND NEW! $1869.00 HOT SAVINGS on top ssivics? Factory trained mechanics ere warmed up and ready at your Ford Dealer's: 1966 Ford XL Viayl reef. Selid red wMk kink tea. hard to ran*! $1769.00 NOT SAVINGS DURING RED-HOT 4SMBEDGAR SALE! Sm Your Ford Dmlwt, Albemarle l. ■ «7f'TT' m. ■ *«> s ■ -/ li I ■ -j . M. ■lowly gathered moment ’ turn. After enjoying a long period of spring-like weather, a sample of win ter hit this section with * snow covering the ground and the mercury hanging abound the freezing mark. Jack Habit, ace halfback for the Edenton Aces, was signally honored by the Chowan Chapter of the •University of North Caro lina Alumni Association when he was awarded a beautiful cup for the high est scholastic record and being the best all around athlete in his class for four yearn y Mrs. Mollie P. Sutton, 87, died at her home on North Broad Street follow ing a lengthy illness. Miss Kate Coffield, 77, died suddenly of a heart attack at her home on North Broad Street Superbly Personal! her very own Momum Pl^w ■4« v three initial*, individu ally-crafted in precious metals Hy expert artisans. A thought ful gift she’ll treasure for ever. Gift-boxed. >UOW 2 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY ROSS JEWELERS Edenton, N. C. 1967 Ford XL Beautiful black finieh. V-S Automatic. SHARP! $2169.00 1968 Mustang California Special. Cub tom bnilt. Stereo. GOING THING! $2569.00 „ 1967 Mustang Convertible. V-8 eaglne. Green with black top. SL'CK! $1969.00 1968 Camaro Vinyl reef. S2TVB. 4-epeed tranamisaloa. SASSY! $2469.00 CAR SHOT? GET A RED-HOT BARGAIN ON OUR USED CARS! 1966 Mustang Hard top. V-S engine. Aatoaaatle. BEAL HONEY! $1569.00 1965 Mustang V-S engine. Ceaaele. T' H 0 P 5; r Y r ! ,Wrl,1 ‘ $1869.00 1965 Fairlane Vketory Air. Automatic. REAL *cf.EA - N! $1069.00 THE SAVINGS MEAT JOSOSSSm -
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