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The Chowan Herald BOX 207. EDENTON. N. C. 27232 Published every Thursday at Kdenton by The Chowan Herald. Inc., L. F. Amburn. Jr., pivsldent •nd general manager. 421-123 South Broad Street, Edonton. North Caroling 27933, 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 On Mgr. J. EDWIN BUFFLAP Editor HECTOR LUPTON Advertising Manager E. N. MANNING Mechanical Superintendent SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year (Outside Nort'. Carolina) *3.50 One Year (In North Carolina) *3.00 Six Months *1.75 Cards of thanks. r»s~lutlons ot respect, etc., will be charged for at tegc.lar advertising rate. THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 1969. A LIFt'fORTODA Y Seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness.—Matthew 6:33. Are we forgetting the brevity of earthly life and the boundless stretch of Eternity, and seeking wealth, pleasure, position and honors which cannot give permanent joy or afford security for the future? Our loving Father, help us to labour not tor the meat which perisheth. Teach us to put first things first and seek abiding values. _ ATTACK ON THE ANTHEM For several months our Na tional Anthem has been under attack. It all started when 26- year-old Jose Feliciano gave a “soul” rendition of the Anthem preceding the fifth game of the world series. Something shook up the St. Louis Cardinals that day. They scored 3 runs in the top of the first, and didn’t do anything the rest of the day, los ing 5-3. Whether or not it was the Feliciano rendition which did the trick is hard to say, but there is no doubt that a lot of people were rubbed the wrong way. Still a recording by the blind Puerto Rican later became a top-seller, and he now begins every public performance with his “soul” ren dition of the “Star Spangled Banner”. Many personalities have jump ed into the controversy. Frank Sinatra has called it “a terrible piece of music”. Joan Baez, who has found nothing that we can recall which she professes to like about this country, calls it “just so much trash.” Mitch Miller calls it “a joke”. On the other hand mere are several great stars and compos ers who defend the song. Mar ian Anderson is “well satisfied” with it; Irving Berlin, who com posed the great “God Bless Am erica”, (which is often mentioned as a replacement for the “Star Spangled Banner”) thinks that it would be a “terrible mistake” to change. Richard Rodgers is on record-as saying that “tradi tion is more important than sim plicity,” in answer to those who protest the difficulty of singing the Anthem. Duke Ellington commented that the singing of the song is not the issue. “It’s the symbol of our great nation — and that’s all there is to it.” Meantime, a national magazine is conducting a poll, with coupons for voting, on whether or not the anthem should be changed—and to what. The results are to be submitted to the Congress, the magazine proudly proclaims. If you feel strongly about this, we’d suggest you write your Congressman and Senator. If you don’t, somebody else will. As for us: Frank Sinatra may have trouble with the range of the “Star Spangled Banner”; it may be a “joke” to some and “trash” to others; but it is the most beautiful—and meaningful —piece of music ever composed to so many Americans who were at Bataan, Panmunjom, and a thousand other points of tearful pride, that it would be a travesty and a tragedy even to consider making a change. Too many men have wept, un ashamedly, at the relief or hear ing it played. The myth of human equality fools nobody but who yearn to be fool ed. We know several individuals who can tell you what is wrong with the world. The trouble with the world, as we have heard it said, is the people in it Uearel&Seen “By Buff" jj wwvwiwwwwwwwwwwaMwww/ A Ibng-distance,,-though brief, letter came last weeKirom Chester and Gail Stevens, former Edentonians now living at far-away Bangkok. It read: “Hello from Bangkok. We do so enjoy our Chowan Herald. Unfortunately, we miss a few Issues—no fault of yours for newspapers and magazines have away of disappearing. We especially enjoy Buff’s and Kate’s col umns and the Public Parade to keep up with all the news. We miss Edenton and all our friends there. Hopefully, we will come nome in the summer of 1970. Until then please keep The Herald coming to us.” It’s so nice to hear from our friends, especially when they are so far away. o Apparently quite a few people are ob serving Lent by sacrificing a number of things. Such is the case at my home, where the Missus has given up all kinds Os candy, ice cream, in fact anything sweet. I'm joining her in making a “great" sac rifice. I’m determined to have enough fortitude to resist eating chitterlings and garlic during Lent—and after Lent, too! o Frank Muth last week returned from a trip visiting his children and grandchildren. And while visiting some of ’em one of his giandchildren said “Grandpop is a mess.” Well, I’ll second the motion, but it’s nice to have him back in the old town. Inci dentally, Friend Frank will be honored at the Masonic meeting tonight (Thursday). He will be presented a beautiful pin as a reward for 50 continuous years of member ship as a Mason. He, too, will preside at Past Masters' Night, for he's the oldest Past Master of Unanimity Lodge. o I’ve attended a lot of banquets in my life, as well as covered dish suppers. And if you ask me, for downright good eatin’ the covered dish suppers are far ahead of any banquet. On Wednesday night of last week proved this when the Byrd Home makers Club had one at the home of Mrs. Charlie Overman in honor of members’ husbands. If a fellow took some of each item that was on the table, I don’t see how he (or she) could eat it all. Then every now and then the Chowan Scottish Rite' Club has a covered dish supper and there, too, all kinds of food is on hand and cook ed fit for a king, and enough for some of the heavy eaters to make two, or even three trips to the table. Last week a steak supper was served /it the Scottish Rite Club and there again everybody ate as much as they could carry away, o Everyone who is interested in a better community should make plans to see the Billy Graham evangelistic film “The Rest less Ones,” which will be shown at Taylor Theater March 13 to 19 with two shows daily. 6:30 P. M. and 8:45 P. M. Unlike some movies, this picture is not limited to those over 16 years of age. In fact, every blcrmin’ youngster of any age, as well as adults, should see it. One of the features to be seen is Billv Graham preaching to great crowds of people. Since 1965 six million people have seen this picture, which dares to provide an answer to young people’s relentless search for reality. It’s a picture well worth seeing. o Os interest to local basketball fans will be the appearance of the California Cuties, who will plav a basketball game in the Perquimans High School gymnasium to night (Thursday) at 8 o’clock. The Cuties will play the Perquimans Monogram Club and Bill Herman’s Hermits. A percentage cf the proceeds will go to the Perquimans Rescue Squad. It should be a lot of fun and at the same time help a worthy causa. o Some local organizations have a hard time getting a good attendance at meetings and one of these is Chowan Tribe of Red Men. A new scheme has been arranged whereby seme member will carry away a pocket full of ciiange. Each meeting every member deposits a dime and only one name is drawn from a box. This member will get all the money in the pot and at present there’s enough accumulated to make it worthwhile to pick up. Ever since the idea was inaugurated the name of a member not present was drawn. Better show up, fellows, for your name might be next. o Members cf Edenton Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, had an election of officers at a meeting held Monday night. And nary a cigar was passed out. Four Called Out In District Court Four persons were called and failed to appear Tuesday during a regular ses sion of Chowan County District Court. Judge Fentress Hcrner of Elizabeth City ordered capias issued for each and three of them were fined $25 for fail ure to appear. Those ordered to pay this fine were: Geraldine Selecta Janes, Terry Lee Moon and Clarence Walker. Jessie Holley was ordered to post bond. Nine cases were tried during the brief session of court, at which Solicitor Wil ton Walker prosecuted. Action taken included: Donald Wayne Ward, speeding, 60 days, suspended upon payment of $25 fine and costs. Notice of appeal enter ed and bond set at SSO. Buddy Jordan, assault, costs. Johnnie Kenly Leary, drunk driving, six months, suspended upon payment of S2OO fine and costs. Notice of ap peal entered and bond set at S4OO. Earl Thomas Satterthwaite, speeding, prayer for judgment continued upon pay ment of costs. Earl Booker Privott, drunk driving, 90 days, suspended upon payment of SIOO fine and costs. Notice of appeal entered and bond set at $125. Robert (Bobbie) Williford, trespass, six months, suspended upon payment of SIOO fine and costs. The Diplomatic Pouch Do you have an inquiry? Sand it tot ’THE DIPLOMATIC POOCH" P/MS. Room 4235 U. S. Department of State Washington, D. C. 20520 Bombing Halt Halting the bombing of North Vietnam is another mammoth blunder in the mili tary operations against the Communist ene my. Ten times these pauses have been tried, only to have the enemy infiltrate and cause the loss of many more Ameri can and Allied lives. A. F. G., Jr., Gloucester, Mass. Dear A. F. G.: With respect to the bombing halt, we believe several points might be made. In an effort to advance the cause of peace in Vietnam, President Johnson announced on October 31, 1968, that all air, naval and military bombardment of North Vietnam would cease of as November 1. This de cision was taken in the belief that the other side intended seriously to join us in de escalating the war and in moving toward Che |juhlic Par uric Continued From Pufl# 1 ago. Clay is the only county in Tar Heelia with a lower percentage increase—l 6 per cent. The amazing thing, though, is when counties like Yadkin can show a 78 per cent increase. They have nothing to of fer except red clay hills and a distinction of being the only county in the state without a railroad track. They call it a “Decade of Growth” and this shoe fits in most of the state’s 100 counties. But not in Chowan. Historical buffs are increasing by the millions. They have more time, money and curiosity than most folks . Some extra effort must be put forth here to attract them, occupy some of their time, share out heritage and relieve them of their money. They’ll actually appreciate it. And the local hurt will be soothed. BY-PASS GETS Continued From Pag* 1 county funds are now invested. The county had $71,000 invested prior to February when an additional $88,500 was taken from the 17 various county funds and invested. The board agreed to invest in im provements at National Guard Armory after Capt. Earl Lane of Ahoskie, ad ministrative assistant, and Capt. Ken neth L. Stalls reported on the condition of the building. Capt. Lane said the state is to spend $7,500 and it is estimated that another $2,000 will be needed to put in hot wa ter and fix the bathrooms. “The build ing has been neglected,” he said. He added that efforts were being made to present a better looking building that can be better utilized by the com munity. Commissioners donated S2OO to Cho wan Arts Council to assist in bringing the N. C. Little Symphony back to Edenton. Murray Ashley reported that Edenton- Chowan Rescue Squad answered 19 calls during February at an expense of $576.07. The squad received $45 from convalescent calls. Drs. David Wright and James Slade were named medical examiners here af ter receiving appointment from the State Medical Examiner. The board will meet at 2 P. M., April 8 as a Board or Equalization and Re view. Commissioner David T. Bateman re ported on activity of the state associa tion’s Political Action Committee relative to obtaining increased revenue for coun ties. William Reginald Gregory, speeding, not guilty. Louis Godley, trespass, 90 days, sus pended upon payment of costs. Claude Barnett, assault with a deadly weapon, 12 months, suspended for five years upon payment of costs. Notice of appeal entered and bond set at SIOO. Following are cases tried February 25 but not reported last week: James Randall Askew, traffic viola tion, 10 days, suspended upon payment of $lO fine and costs. Jimmy Lee Boone, speeding, 90 days, suspended upon payment of SIOO fine and costs. Notice of appeal entered and bond set at $l5O. Linda Asbell Askew, traffic violation, 10 days, suspended upon payment of $lO fine and costs. Jack Hardy Dail, reckless driving, 60 days, suspended upon payment of $35 fine and costs. Margaret White Davis, speeding, sls fine and costs. Frank Marion Holmes, speeding, $9 fine and costs. An unpaid obligation is a challenge to personal independence. Democracy, like religion, suffers most from its careless advocates, not from its V •■X- » ,T lw*» a peaceful settlement. The United States will not allow this action to endanger our own and Allied forces in the field. There fore we have made it clear to Hanoi that if North Vietnam takes military advantage there can be no productive talks in Paris of the situation, for example if cities ar§ shelled or if the Demilitarized Zone is abused. Rural Kindergarten Opens Monday A three-month kindergarten'for pre school students in a portion of Edenton- Chowan Administrative Unit begins on Monday. It will be held at White Oak Consolidated School. Mrs. Elizabeth Byrd, ESEA director, said children living in the White Oak and Chowan High School attendance area will be eligible to attend. The children will ride on the regular school buses serving these schools. White Oak currently houses grades one through four in this unit. The children attending this kinder garten must be eligible to enter the first [USE USSlHtD.tf ns “SS" ■ .jap FOR SALE —230 Farmall tractor (very clean); culti vator; 3-row middle bust er; row marker; fertilizer distributor; two C-185 In ternational planters; King pickup disc (nearly new) and rolling cultivator. J. L. Evans, Route 1, Hert ford, N. C. Phone 426- 7318. 1 t p FOR SALE-1961 Olds 9- passenger station wagon. Good condition. $550 or will exchange for small lot in Edenton. Contact Bill Herman. 1 t p WANTED Hardwood and cypress logs. Tracts of hardwood and pine tim ber. Top market prices. Williams Lumber Co., Inc., Mackeys, N. C. t f Volkswagen 4B* JOE PECHELES MOTORS "Eastern Carolina’s Newest Volkswagen Dealer" DEALER NO. 7M GREENVILLE, N. C. Phone 756-1135 t f c Installment Loan Department LOANS FOR 2 Automobiles § Home Improvement • Appliances • Boats and Motors • Furniture • Personal Loans • Vacations • Low Bank Rates “We Love to Say Yes at First National” WANTED TO BUY ANTIQUES Dishes, clocks, tables, glasses, pitcher sets, flat irons, guns, lamps, silver ware, wash stands, hall racks, cast iron pots and pans, furniture, vases, glassware. HIGHEST PRICES PAID Bee or Call H. G. Quinn P A O Super Market Phono 422-2129 4 # n Summer up now... 0® in a fine late model used car from our® lot. GEORGE CHEVROLET COMPANY, ML*** 1100 N. Broad St - Edenton, N. C GMAC FINANCING The President halted t’..e bombing of North Vietnam in an effort to ascertain if peace is possible. The bombing halt does not mean a change in U. S. goals. The government and people of South Vietnam 4 have a right to demand that the aggression against them come to an end. We con tinue to support them fully in that de mand. grade in September. The program de sign aims to help each child to adjust more readily to the first grade, accord ing to Mrs. Byrd. Breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack will be served. The kindergarten, a phase of Title I, ESEA, is designed herfe to handle 40 students. There will be two teachers and tw6 teacher-aides. In 1968, the first year of this pro gram, 47 students attended. Mrs. Byrd said the kindergarten was very success ful. “The gains noted were quite good,” she added. FOR SALE Complete show saddle outfit. S2OO. Call 482-3615. t f c COMPLETE LINE OF Wedding Invitations, In formats and Reception Cards to choose from. Sea cur samples. The Chowan Herald. FOR SALE—Used. wooden office desk. In good con dition. Price SSO. Call 482-3500. Feb 27 Mar 6c IN MEMORIAL Those wishing to maice donations in memory of a departed friend in which a card will be sent in your name may send donations to the following: AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Mrs. W. J. P. Earnhardt 208 North Granville Street Edenton, N. C. 27932 HEART FUND Mrs. Fred Keeter P. O. Box 327 Edenton, N. C. 27932 Chowan hospital ’ P. O. Box 69 Edenton, N. C. 27932 EDENTON-CHOWAN RESCUE SQUAD PREMIUM TIRE SALE! Buy three Allstate Sup ertreds get the fourth free. The Supertred is 23% stronger, 12% heavier, 8% wider than new car tires. Sears Catalog Sales Office, Edenton. Phone 482-2186. t f c Tom Cross REAL ESTATE BROKER Phono 492-3152 SALES PERSONNEL—Men' or women to represent well known insurance company. No collecting or debits. la come unlimited. Write Barry Hoggard, P. O. Bos 526, Ahoskie, N. C. t f c ___ i f X. L A Ji i. SPRING HAS FINALLY SPRUNG WHAT BETTER REASON TO CHECK OUT OUR® USED CAR SPRING SPECIALS? * George 1 Chevrolet Co. (Incorporated) 1100 N. BROAD ST. EDENTON, N. C. GMAC Finahcing FOR SALE 2O-foot patio awning. Four new chrome posts included. S4O. Ar thur Chappell. 1 t p WANTED—Nice homes for two dogs. Call 482-3805. MALE EMPLOYEE want ed. Manager trainee pro gram. Military obligation completed. Apply in pen son. Time Finance, Plyj mouth, N. C. Mar 6 tjf For a Clear Heed end j a Stout Heart ... AA Meets Monday at 2 i P. M. at the Methodist! Church. TROPICAL FISH, Hams ters, Birds, Turtles and supplies for sale at Wind*- sor Aqua Shop, beside Midtown Super Market, King Street. Hours. Mon day - Thursday, 1 P. M. to 9:30 P. M. Friday and Saturday, 9 A. M. to 9:20 P. M. HA Ml 4 tin Feb 20 27 Mar 6
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