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■ , I Volume XXXVI—No, 12. Board Plana Dri\ £0! ••.•_ ’ \ • ' * —' For Hospital Func_. A funds campaign to secure additional local money for construction of a new 61-bed Chowan Hospital is now being organized. The executive committee of the hospital’s board is spearheading the efforts. Duke Endowment and others have been contacted for assistance. It is now estimated that a minimum of $85,000 will be required in addition to anticipat ed grants. I parade - ———■* Did What? While patronizing the Post Office re cently we were approached by another patron who expounded as follows: “Yea, the country’s in good shape! “John Mitchener is mayor of Edenton. Bob Scott is governor of North Caro lina. And Richard Nixon is president of the United States.” Although we could commend him on his knowledge of current events, there was a distinct tone in his voice of one who voted for Roy Harrell for mayor, Jim Gardner for governor, and either George Wallace or Hubert Humphrey for president. On second thought, maybe he went fishing. Great, Great (Bob) Scott Well, we went up to Raleigh last Thursday for a word or two with Gov. Bob Scott. He sent his greetings to the people along the Public Parade and says he looks forward to visiting the area as soon as possible. tiut with the General Assembly in ses-. siott, coupled with HlvihgTo deal “with gutless college administrators, he is kept busy in the Triangle area. It is unfortunate that at a time when his best efforts should be aimed at get ting his program for progress through the legislature the latter is more harass ing. It is also unfortunate the big city, liberal press either doesn’t get the mess age or doesn’t want to get it. We really didn’t feel as if we were getting a scoop from the governor when he explained steps leading to the clear ing of Manning Hall on the Chapel Hill campus. Scoops don’t mean as much to us nowadays anyway, and we’d have been delighted to share it with our least favored morning daily. It was not until a couple days later that we learned of the governor’s “high handedness that undercuts campus au thority and puts the mark of repression on an orderly scene.” Then on Sunday the truth had not made its way into the ivory tower of the New York Times’ gift to North Carolina journalism. He * continued the chant. Then comes Monday and Gov. Scott goes into a news conference surrounded by the truth—a well guarded secret, as it seems. He said for everyone to hear, yes, even “The Old Reliable”, that the administrators were foot-dragging, that he had been in constant contact with them, etc. It is difficult to understand the limits to which the liberal press will go to sensationalize, not to mention discredit / a public official of Gov. Scott’s stature. , Candidate Bob Scott said in Dunn he would be a “law and order” governor. He repeated it consistently during the campaign. Gov. Bob Scott has proven Continued on Pago 4 National Champion Pilot To Fly Here One of the world’s top aerobatic pilots wQI be among the headliners performing in the air show to be held at Edenton Municipal Airport on May 25. He is Beverly (Bevo) Howard. The veteran air showman will perform in his famous red and white Buecker Jungmeister, a 1936 German-built bi plane previously owned by two other in ternationally known precision pilots. Howard learned to fly as a teenager and went on to caoture six n»Bnn«l and in ter national precision flying champion- THE CHOWAN HERALD Community leaders are being solicited to work with hospital trustees in con ducting the funds campaign in order that money will be available for the project before the time for accepting low bids expires. Officials say if the pro ject is re-bidded there is a good possi bility of an even higher construction cost. Hospital officials have approximately three weeks to solicit money within the community. “The importance of this campaign cannot be minimized,” one official said. “The construction of this hospital has a direct bearing on the future of this community. We are op timistic about receiving support from the community because of the need.” Low bids on the project were $321,000 more than the money available. The architect has negotiated with the low bidders and approximately 5 per cent has been deducted. Chowan County has authority to issue sl-million in hospital bonds. There is $600,000 in federal money and a SIOB,- 000 state grant available for the project. While Duke Endowment has indicated they would authorize a sizeable grant, it is felt by local officials that a second effort will be necessary to raise money to insure construction of the project. Goodwin Convicted Os Traffic Counts A motorist, on trial for speeding and reckless driving, halted his testimony in Chowan County District Court Tuesday after Judge W. S. Privott warned him of the penalty for perjury. Thurman Lee Goodwin had just begun to testify in his own behalf when So licitor Wilton Walker interrupted. He asked Judge Privott to explain the seri ousness of perjury. Goodwin retracted earlier statements and said simply he denied the charges. State Trooper C. T. Thomas had de scribed a high speed chase from Eden ton into rural Chowan County which resulted in Goodwin’s arrest. The defendant was sentenced to 90 days, suspended upon payment of SIOO fine and costs for speeding in excess of 80 miles per hour 90 days, suspended upon payment of $75 fine for reckless driving. He gave notice of appeal and his bond was set at SSOO. In other cases called, the following action was taken: James Clarence Lambeth, speeding, HI <0 GOOD EVENING'S WORK-Jo* ShoHner, Jr., Rout* 1, Edenton. holds th* big bass h* caught in Pembroke Craak lata Monday as Mark Nonaman gas as in almost disbelief. Shoffner caught th* nina-pound, two-ounce bass while casting with a rebel lure. Proof of th* pudding is now on ie* in Western Auto Store. Other events at the 2 P. M., show will include skydiving, gyrocopter dem onstrations, stunt flying, military fly overs with /jets, helicopters and other aircraft. Exhibits ars planned by pri vate firms, military and official agencies. Airplane and helicopter rides will also be available. There will be ample parking space for cars and airplanes. Packing approximately 35 intricate maneuvers into a thrilling exhibition lasting 15 minutes Howard climaxes his performance with the rarely seen in verted ribbon pickup. The sequence is flown with the flashy craft upside down. Howard maneuvers the plane between two 18-foot high poles, snagging a wisp of a ribbon from between them with the rudder or wing of the plane. wing pane. Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina, Thursday, March 20, 1969. Mayor John A, Mitchener, Jr., of Edenton, is charting a course as “the people’s candidate” for First District Highway Commissioner. Two more Northeastern North Carolina groups have endorsed him within the past few days. Chowan County Democratic Executive Committee Friday approved a resolu- 10 days, suspended upon payment of $lO fine and costs. Notice of appeal given. George Alton Thompson, speeding, prayer for judgment continued upon pay ment of costs. Gary William Farmer, speeding, 10 days, suspended upon payment of $7 fine and costs. Louis Augustus Francis, Sr., drunk driving, six months, suspended upon payment of SIOO fine and costs and not drive for 18 months. Notice of ap peal entered and bond set at S3OO. Continued on Page 4 Academy Student Registration Set Registration for 1969-70 school term is now In progress at Chowan Academy at Rocky Hock. The academy will have grades one through eight. Classes are limited to 25 students, so those who desire to enroll a student are requested to do so immediately. The registration period ends April 15. The pfivate institution is currently en gaged in a financial campaign to raise $35,000 for permanent constructfon. t This includes a six-room addition to the 'existing facility. Work on the building is expected to begin in the near future. E. L. Hollowell is chairman of the fi nance committee. A great deal of interest has been shown in the academy for the future and many registration forms have already been secured by parents. However, anyone who has not received a form can do so by contacting J. C. Lewis in Rocky Hock or John H. Woolard in Edenton. Young Girl Killed A young Negro girl was killed and her brother injured by a hit and run motorist Saturday, on Highway 37 near Les Jones’ store. Ethel Myrick, nine, died in the acci dent. Her brother, Willard, 10, was treated at Chowan Hospital' and re leased. State Trooper Robert Allen said in vestigation of the hit and run is being pushed. He said the victim’s body was dragged approximately 225 feet It was reported that the car involved was ‘occupied by five white people. Bloodmobile Visit A quota of 125 pints of blood has been set for Monday’s visit of the Red Cross Bloodmobile. The bloodmobile will be at National Guard Armory here from 11 A. M., to 5 P. M. Edenton Jaycees sponsor these regular visits. Canthwd m Pf « - li&v,. 3j „ REGION ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION — Edward G. Bond Post No. 40, American Legion. Tuesday night joined with other legion P,, ls * tlrou 9hout the country in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the national organisation and local post. In the picture at rih Cnestnutt holds the simulated anniversary cake and is surrounded by three charter members of the post. Br#: L 7 n " ®y Tum > A W. Davis. Chestnutt and Graham Byrum. G. B. Potter, second from right in picture at right, is loinecr by others as he looks at an old photo album. Left to right are: Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Nixon. Mrs. Joe Thorud. Potter and James M. Bond. Potter is a past commander of the post. The three charter members, as well aa charier members of the auxiliary were honored at the banquet sponsored by the auxiliary. Mitchener Gains Support tion of support for the mayor. Monday night the board of directors of Perquim ans County Chamber of Commerce vot ed unanimously to back Mayer Mitch ener. He also has the support of the execu tive committee of thb 10-county Albe marle Area Development Association. He chaired the planning committee of AADA which has been hailed for bring ing Northeast counties and towns closer together. Chowan County commissioners and Edenton Town Council were the first to formally endorse the mayor. This was followed by a resolution from Tyrrell commissioners. The town boards in Hertford and Columbia have given their support. Thirteen months ago the mayor said he would rtot be a candidate for re-elec tion in the municipal election in May. At the same time he publicly endorsed the candidacy of Gov. Bob Scott and said he would like to be on the highway commission. Mayor Mitchener is a past president of the X. C. League of Municipalities and is known to have support from out side the First District. There are now 14 counties in the district and it is be lieved that Gov. Scott will split it into ‘wo. In addition to the Edenton mayor, those known to be interested in the com missionership are Carroll Gilliam of Windsor. Jack Cahoon of Manteo, and Robert E. Foreman of Elizabeth City. Gov. Scott is not expected to name his highway commission until after the General Assembly adjourns. Science Fair Is Set The annual Science Fair at John A. Holmes High School will be held today (Thursday) in the gymnasium. This popular event at the school will be open for public viewing bom 7 P. M., to 9 P. M. Books Will Open; Earnhardt Files Legislation has been passed in the General Assembly to allow voters in the Town of Edenton to cast their ballots at two polling places—instead of four. This will be in effect for the May 6 municipal election. Mrs. George Hoskins, chairman, Cho- Bar- mSt ,-»JR -a, llik ' *- m f r lMr W. J. P. Earnhardt ~ K f£r~< A|k Wr T A V v ■ F fl k » <*, Lv v TFfl (’ Single Copy 10 Cents School Contracts Given Approval Contracts have been approved for construction of an addition to John A. Holmes High School. Supt. Bill Britt of Edenton-Chowan Schools has been notified that the State Board of Education has approved the contracts, which total $282,180. Con struction of the addition is expected to begin in the near future. Charles Haskett of Elizabeth City is the general contractor. The addition includes classrooms, a library and vocational shops. This work was given priority over a new cafeteria at D. F. Walker High School since the space was needed to make the school a senior high. This was necessary in order to comply with high school integration orders. At the same time Supt. Britt said spring vacation for all students in the system would be April 4-7. There will be no school on Friday before Easter or Easter Monday. Spring vacation was shortened this year because of a neces sary delay in the opening of school last fall. Hearing Delayed A public hearing on a new zoning or dinance in the Town of Edenton was scheduled for tonight Thursday! but has been postponed due to conflicts. The hearing will now be held at 8 P. M., on April 3. Town Administrator W. B. Gardner points out that a map showing the pro posed new zoning is now on display in the Municipal Building for inspection by any interested citizen. The new ordinance is the result of more than two years of work by Eden ton Planning Board and Zoning Com mission. This group is headed by R. Graham White. wan County Board of Election, said voting in East Edenton would be at the court house, while West Edenton voters will go to the Municipal Building. The deadline for filing to run in the election is March 28 and at press time no contests had developed. Mrs. Hos kins reported that W. J. P. Earnhardt, Sr., has filed for re-election to the Board of Public Works. James P. Ricks. Jr., the other incumbent up for election has not made his intentions known. Filing last week were George Alma Byrum, for mayor; David G. White, Third Ward councilman; and Alton G. Elmore, councilman-at-large. White is an incumbent. No one has filed for councilman from the Fourth Ward. Earnhardt, local theater owner, was first appointed to the utilities board. In 1965 he ran for a four-year term along with Ricks. They defeated three challengers. The candidate is immediate past presi dent of Edenton Chamber of Commerce and is active in other community activi-. ties. Mrs. Hoskins said date for registration for the election are April 18 through April 25, Sundays excluded. Those who have not registered can do so from 9 A. M., untfl 5 P. M., except on April 19 I *,,!,* I Hi (Li# I
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