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Local Firm Fights Pollution A new air cleaning device has been added to the Teepee burner of the Albe marle mill in Edenton. The unit, which had been given state approval, is part of the Fisher Nut Company’s program of modernizing and expanding the Eden ton operation. “This is evidence of Fisher’s desire to grow in this area and to do so while supporting the aims of the people of Edenton as well,” said Thurston Stall ings, general manager of the Albemarle mill. The Albemarle mill was purchased from the Continental Baking Corpora tion in August, 1969, just prior to the harvesting of the 1969 peanut crop. Since that time, Fisher’s objectives of improving and expanding the output of ■jjubite parade r - "a * 10 ® i WEDNESr* ' Mess, Without Bread The “two party” system is at work in Eastern North Carolina. Democrat Rep. Walter B. Jones of Farmville is getting action. The other side isn’t even answering its mail. It was announced Tuesday that Rep. Jones had obtained a 10-day delay in the deadline to file complaints concern ing the recent population census. On the same day, Town Administrator W. B. Gardner wrote GOP hopeful R. Frank Everett asking why the town hadn’t been contacted as promised, once a for mal complaint was filed. If the recent census is an example of what is needed in EasteyiiNTorth Ca rolina, we’re afraid we canrioFafford it. It is like the man with a champagne taste on a beer budget. Nevertheless, Edenton has apparently become a focal point in the First Con gressional District as to the inaccuracy of the head count. One entire subdi vision, Eden Heights, has some 40-odd forms, like the one shown here, which have not been picked up. The census folks, including Everett, claim towns are to blame for not send ing in correct maps. Gardner takes exception to this. He said not once, r but twice, he sent the new town maps to Jefferson, Ind., following the May 1, 1969 annexation. In a recent speech to Edenton Ro tarians, Everett spent more time giving V this writer the devil than outlining his ' program to cure the ills of the East. He made a promise, also. If the town would file an official complaint he would guarantee a re-count, in spite of the bias press along the Public Parade. Gardner filed the complaint. Since then silence has prevailed. Mayor Continued on Pace 4 p ; - M w* ' JjM V _WI Ik <k'wKk '■ Jnf w| dm 1 ri g iSB rtt|L -/■ AUTHORITY PURCHASES SITE The fir* «f fear rites hrW• «nttalof tow-reut R _uu w%s ourcluaed hut —»fc by Uutaß Suriny Authocity The >.t*, on S^Frwmiwi *nd East Carteret street?, was porehased from Mrs. Wood Privet t. *yyL, for the anthority. A second site Is expected to be purchased «lt liid have been filed h. connection with the other *• £^.™.”d,n^i;‘^ lo “ “™ i “' ■** “"’ ■“• * ,,, ““- 4llA W gwiyif IM |MU|WI« the mill have been the basis of much study and planning. A number of new machines have already been added, con siderable building renovation has been completed and long range projections for increasing storage and milling capa bilities have been made. The Fisher Nut Company, a division of Beatrice Foods, is headquartered in St. Paul, Minn. According to Stallings, “They tell me that they find our mild warm weather quite a pleasure especially during the long cold Minnesota winter. But they also tell me that they really appreciate the warmth and friendliness shown by the people of Edenton.” The air pollution control was assembled by Albemarle IV. an Volume XXXVII.—No. 27. ASC Checks Distributed To Farmers Government payments in the feed grain, cotton and wheat programs in the amount of $207,120 went out to farmers from the ASC office this week. H. O. West, office manager, said the feed grain and wheat payments sent amounted to $139,570 with the cotton payments being $67,550. The largest single payment for feed grain was $6,751 while the farmer receiving the largest cotton payment received $5,524. Payments in these programs are ex pected to be considerably less than in 1969 because fewer farmers are signing up for participation. “Because of the excellent cooperation between farmers and their local ASC office, 75 per cent of the participating producers in Cho wan received payments on July 1,” ac cording io A. C. Griffin, county chair man;'''' Total payments in these programs for 1969 amounted to $363,964. Farmers who have contributed to sta bilizing markets for food and fiber and to the conservation of soil and water resources by taking part in these pro grams received their program payments earlier this year than ever before, ac cording to Griffin. The first batch of payments were made beginning July 1. Additional pay ments will continue to be made as rapidly as farmers certify compliance with program requirements and as fast as individual farm records can be pro cessed and checks returned to ASC coun ty offices for distribution to farmers. Most payments should be completed by mid-August, if farmers who signed up will complete the necessary certifica tion indicating that they have complied with all of the program provisions. Farm program payments help main tain a balance between supply and de mand, Griffin explained. He pointed out that both farmers and consumers benefit from this balance. ployees. When placed into operation this Fall, pollutants normaly emitted into the atmosphere will be reduced to a level well below state and federal standards, Stallings pointed out. The equipment consists of a carefully designed forced draft system installed in the floor of the incinerator, and an ad justable damper in the stack section at the top. Thermo-couples in the top area measure the amount of heat inside the incinerator and electronic controls regu late the amount of draft to the fire in order to maintain an exhaust tempera ture of almost exactly 800 degrees. When this condition is maintained, ac cording to Stallings, the smoke and Sy ash which normally escape through the Continued on Page 4 Tib CHOWAN HERALD CHANGE IN COMMAND—Fire Chief W. J. Yates, center, was honored by the Town ol Edenton Tuesday night at a banquet held at the fire station: on North Broad Street. Mayor George Alma Byrum is at right, with the new chief, Luther C. Parks, at left. Parks assumed his duties with the department Wednesday. Former mayors, volunteer firemen, and ether city leaders attended the banquet. Saturday Is Fourth Os July, But... Saturday is the Fourth of July. Nev ertheless, a majority of local business concerns will delay celebration of the na tional holiday until Monday. The schedule of holiday closings is -about as-varied as type business con tacted. Hbwever, it is the recommen dation of the Merchants Committee of Edenton Chamber of Commerce that firms remain open Saturday and close Monday. Federal offices, with the exception of the Post Office, will be closed Friday. The Post Office will be closed Saturday Fermor W. Hobbs Taken In Death Graveside services were held Monday morning in Beaver Hill Cemetery for Fermor Worthington Hobbs, West Queen Street. Mr. Hobbs, who was 87, died Saturday morning at Chowan Convales cent Home. Rev. Fred B. Drane conducted the services. Mr. HobbsS death followed an extend ed illness. A retired farmer, he was born in Cho wan County on January 10, 1883, son of the late John Calvin and Sadie Smith Hobbs. His marriage was to Mrs. Ema Byrum Hobbs, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Fermor W. Hobbs, Jr., of Rocky Mount; two daughters: Mrs. Sadie Hoskins of Eden ton; and Mrs. Elizabeth Hayes of Gatesville; one sister: Mrs. Wallace Wood of Woodville; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Hobbs was a charter member of Edenton Rotary Club. He was also a member of Edenton Baptist Church. He served as Chowan County Clerk of Superior Court from 1910 to 1922, was connected with Hobbs & Ward Chevro let and was secretary-treasurer and pres ident of the board of directors of Eden ton Savings & Loan Association for many years. Williford Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Story Hour Nears Something special for the kiddies is coming to Shep&rd-Pruden Memorial Li brary. There will be a weekly summer story hour for children pre-school through the third grade. It will be held from 10:30 A. M., to 11:30 A. M., on Wednesdays in the library located on Water Street. Mrs. Sandra Phillips, librarian, an nounces the sessions will be held begin ning July 8 and ending August 26. Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina, Thursday, July 2, 1970. FIGHTING AIR POLLUTION Thurston Stallings, general manager of Fisher Nut Company’s Albemarle min here, is shown at right while workmen assemble an air cleaning device added to the Teepee burner at the mill on Badham Road. The picture above shows the device being hoisted onto top of the burner across from the mill. with no mail delivery. Regular delivery will resume Monday. Town, county and state offices will be closed Monday. They normally are clos ed on Saturday. However, W. B. Gard ner, town administrator, said the Street Department will operate on regular schedule Saturday and be closed Mon day. Then, the trash and garbage trucks will pick-up all over Edenton on Tuesday. Those merchants who are deviating from the suggested closing of the Merch ants Committee are making such an nouncements in their ads this week. All institutions in Edenton will be closed Monday. But if things start popping all around you this holiday, play it smart, keep your cool and don’t get mixed up in one of the 730 traffic accidents which the N. C. State Motor Club estimates will take 16 lives on North Carolina streets and highways during the holiday week end. “The Fourth of July can bring out the patriotic best in some people,” stat ed Thomas B. Watkins, motor club pres ident. “But it can also bring out the driving worst in many drivers. Re member that freedom means freedom from accidents, too, and not freedom to do and drive as you please, if it endan gers others.” Edenton Police Department, Chowan County Sheriff’s Department and the State Highway Patrol joined the motor club in urging people to keep their “cool” over the holiday period whenever it begins. Parrish Wins Top Red Carpet Prize Marvin E. Parrish, Route 3, Edenton, has won first prize of $175 in gift cer tificates from participating merchants in the current Red Carpet Days promotion in Edenton. ~jjj|Sl^| 1 ' QUICK SALE—Arthnr Chappell, rifht, nunacer of Twiddy Mobile Home Sales, is shown with Mr. and Mrs. BiU Potts in front of a unit they purchased as a direct result as the Red Carpet Days promotion now un derway in Edenton. ■ *■ Road Terms Given Two By Cahoon Two lengthy prison sentences were im posed by Judge Walter Cahoon during the last three days of the special crimi nal term of Chowan County Superior Court. The court did not adjourn until late Friday afternoon, with jury cases right to the end. Raleigh Lawson, Jr., 34-vear-old Ne gro, Route 2, Edenton, was sentenced to five years for auto larceny. A jury convicted Oliver Lee Gilliam, 19-year-old Negro, 122 East Gale Street, of attempted crime against nature. Gil liam was sentenced to eight years. In other cases called by Solicitor Her bert Small, the following action was taken: Ulias Leon Robinson, drunk driving, jury verdict of not guilty. Elwyn Richard Whitcomb, speeding, appeal denied. Robert Murry Peeples, improper brakes, nol pros; drunk driving, second offense, six months, suspended upon payment of S2OO fine and costs. Nereus Lillcy Lassiter, speeding, 30 days, suspended upon payment of $25 fine and costs. David Vance Jackson, drunk driving, four months, suspended upon payment Continued on Page 4 Gunman Is Sought Police here have few clues as to the identity of an armed bandit who held up Habit’s Motel Thursday night. The owner, Mrs. John F. Habit, said $l3B was taken. Chief J. D. Parrish said a young Ne gro with a ski mask covering his face entered the motel office on North Broad Street about 9:45 P. M., instructed Mrs. Habit and her elderly sister into an ad joining room. Mrs. Habit was told if she came out in less than three minutes she would be killed. She said he also told her “not to be afraid”. Chief Parrish said the gunman was apparently familiar with the motel ar rangement and when he left the office headed toward John A. Holmes High School, across the street. Parrish was one of four winners drawn Tuesday afternoon by Police Chief J. D. Parrish. He had registered at Bill Herman BP. Total weekly prizes are $515 in merchandise certificates. Parrish and the following can claim their prize by calling The Chowan Herald: Second Prize—sl2o in certificates; Lu cile Sharpe, Route 2, Edenton, who reg istered at Northside Auto Sales. Third Prize —$115 in certificates: Dor othy Riddick, Route 2, Edenton, who registered at Byrum’s Gift Shop. Fourth Prize—slos in certificates: W. W. Porter, 908 North Broad Street, who registered at Edenton Launderette and Carwash. Merchants have cleaned their registra tion boxes and a new contest is already underway. Winners in the six-week pro motion will be announced each week in The Herald. There are 47 participating merchants in this special summer sales event and specials are advertised on the Red Carpet pages elsewhere in this newspaper. Single Copy 10 Cents
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