North Carolina Newspapers

Volume XXXIX.—No, 25. Public Parade The Governor Cometh We want to be among the first to welcome Gov. Jim Holshouser to the Albemarle Area of Tar Heelia. As he comes to meander along the Public Parade, even if only for a short period of time, it is comforting and reassuring to witness this expression of interest in our area. During his first “People’s Tour” on Saturday, the chief executive will have contact all 10 counties of “Region R” in Northeastern North Carolina. He will “drop in” on six during the day--Currituck, Camden, Pasquotank, Gates, Perquimans and Chowan-before appearing at a reception of the ► Southern Albemarle Association. The other four Albemarle counties are members of this group-Dare, Hyde, Tyrrell and Washington. Gov. Holshouser has said he wants to “visit with the people in their communities and to hear* what’s on their minds.” It is, however, sorta ironic that his visit comes less than 30 days after the Republican Party chairman, Frank Rouse, cited the Albemarle as “the last stronghold of the Democrat Party in North Carolina.” “We need to zero in on this area now,” he declared. “With oilr record budget, it is now time for the NC-GOP to become visible and viable in all of North Carolina,” he added. V Well, apparently this message delivered in Elizabeth City was picked up in Raleigh. And as the t governor cometh, he will be quite visible but doubtlessly he won’t be packing too much cash in his helicopter. He has however, already shown signs of more than passing interest in the Albemarle. Earlier he cited the area as a prime target for one of the 15 proposed Rural Health Centers. And this is because-- regionalism is working best in this area. And the mere fact that he is arriving by helicopter testifies to his awareness of the lack of adequate highways in the area. So, welcome Gov. Holshouser. Have a good day. And do come back. Instant Solutions There is nothing more likely to * provide a solution to all the problems along the Public Parade than a Virginia editor in close proximity to a typewriter. This was demonstrated May 30 when the Virginian-Pilot, a tidewater newspajfer thriving on the soft underbelly of the Old Dominion, placed the North Carolina legislature prone on the couch and, with computer-like precision, spelled out its shortcomings. Well, almost. For one thing, our legislature decided to go to annual sessions in the hope of becoming more efficient, if not more effective; and that, according to our neighbor to the north, was a sad t mistake. ► “Biennial sessions are , standard; the shift to annual * sessions is experimental,” the editor announced as if he somehow had a monoply on the information. Truth is, biennial sessions are no longer standard. We ran a survey of the 50 states while the legislature was pondering the move to annual sessions; and, to our surprise, we discovered that 35 states either have shifted to annual sessions or are ip the Continued on POOO 4 Reward Follows Fire Bombs A $4,000 reward has been posted for information leading to the solving of recent fires in Eden ton and Chowan County. The reward money is being put up by Eden ton Town Council, Chowan County and interested citizens. The reward will be paid for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person or persons setting the fires. Those with information should contact Police Chief J. D. Parrish or THE CHOWAN HERALD Governor To Visit In Area Gov. Jim Holshouser will “drop in” on six Northeastern North Carolina counties Saturday in his first “People’s Tour” since taking office. Traveling by helicopter, the Governor will make eight stops during the daylong tour, which will carry him through Currituck, Camden Pasquotank, Gates, Hertford Site Attracts Firm (Editor’s Note:) This news article about the prospects for a S3OO-million plant on the Chowan River near Tunis first appeared in “The News Herald.” A related story is found elsewhere in today’s newspaper.) AHOSKIE Transco Energy Company is considerating locating a crude oil gasification plant in Hertford County, according to company president Don Willhelm. The statement, contained in a letter from Willhelm to Rep. Roberts Jernigan, is the first statement by any company or state personnel to officially confirm that Transco is indeed taking a long, hard look at Hertford County. Equally significant, in the same letter, is a statement by Willhelm that “Every aspect of the design, construction and operation of this facility will meet all federal state and local requirements.” The text of the letter states: “Pursuant to your inquiry, this is to advise that Transco Energy Company is considering locating a Crude Oil Gasification Plant in Hertford County, North Carolina. The facility will produce substitute natural gas from crude oil. The only product from the plant is substitute natural gas. Byproducts from this facility are molten sulfur and a small amount of metallic ash, which will be shipped from the site and sold. “Crude oil for the plant will be received by pipeline from a marine terminal located on the Elizabeth River in Portsmouth, Continued on Pago 4 VEPCO Is Reorganizing Virginia Electric and Power Company is reorganizing and restructuring its districtoperations in its efforts to improve service and respond more promptly and effectively to customers’ needs. Hassel R. Linkous, Elizabeth City district manager for Vepco, said the Elizabeth City district will be reorganized effective July 1. Linkous said the restructuring of the local office will result in a more autonomous operation with improved procedures and communication methods. Permit Sought Norfolk-Carolina Telephone Company has made application for a Department of the Army permit to install a submarine cable beneath the channel of the Chowan River near Edenton. Plans submitted with the application show the proposed telephone cable to be placed beside the U. S. 17 bridge across the Chowan River on the downstream side. The cable is to be placed beneath the 367-foot wide center section of the bridge and beneath the fender system and the 21-foot-deep channel. The firm contends that the cables are required to provide adequate telephone service on the west side of the river. Sheriff Troy Toppin. It was pointed out that those supplying information would remain anonymous. Within a four-day period two weeks ago four fires were set. The major damage was at Home Feed ft Fertilizer where a large portion of the office building was destroyed. Two fires were allegedly set at Holmes High School and one at the VFW on Old Hertford Road Edenton, North Carolina, Thursday, June 21, 1973. ft* o Perquimans and Chowan cou . § Stops will be made at rural s o"\ and shopping centers in var communities north of %\ Albemarle Sound. > The tour is another expansion Holshouser’s activities designed t % bring the Governor’s Office ant | state government closer to the people. AT x. / ' y M MRS. JULIA HASSELL Mrs. Hassell Named To Post Mrs. Julia Hassell, 103 Morris Circle, has been named treasurer of the N. C. Federation of Business & Professional Women’s Clubs. She was among new officers named last week at the BPW state convention in Greensboro. During the past year she has served as Eastern area vice president of BPW. She has been active in the Edenton club, serving as chairman of every committee, treasurer, parliamentarian, vice president and president. In 1969 she was named “Club Woman of the Year.” She has also, held district posts. Mrs. Hassell has served twice on the State Nominating Committee. She is the wife of Roy M. Hassell and they have two sons. She is bookkeeper at Byrum Implement & Truck Company here. Previously, the office was part of the larger Albemarle district with headquarters in Williamston. He cited the growth of Vepco’s field operations and projected future expansion as a major reason for the reorganization that was announced last October. Linkous said the new district will enable Vepco to respond to local situations promptly and effectively. A total of 14 districts and two divisions in the Vepco system are being implemented effective July 1. The implementation of 11 other districts was announced in April. The seven remaining districts and three divisions are scheduled to be implemented by September 1. As part of the restructuring, Linkous announced the promotions of Stephen G. Field as assistant district manager and Robert B. Duncan as construction supervisor. The district office in Elizabeth City is located on West Ehringhaus Street. Th‘e new district includes all of Chowan, Perquimans, Pasquotank and Camden counties, and the northern part of Currituck County, north of Intracoastal Waterway. WENDY CRANDALL " x I Single Copy 10 Cents. “This is an area of the state where many people seldom get the opportunity to talk with the Governor,” he said. “I want to ' r visit with the people in their communities and to hear what’s m their minds.” Gov. Holshouser emphasized inat the “People’s Tour” will augment, not replace, the monthly “People’s Day” program. “We will announce plans soon for our fifth People’s Day in another part of the state,” he said. Four “People’s Days” have been held so far - three at the State Capitol in Raleigh and one in Asheville. Fred Gallagher, the Governor’s “People’s man,” who follows up on complaints and suggestions brought to Gov. Holshouser during the People’s Day interviews, also will accompany him on the tour Saturday. Following the six-county tour, the Governor will wind up the day at Washington, where he is scheduled to speak at a 7 P.M. reception sponsored by the Southern Albemarle Association at the Brentwood Inn. The association was organized in 1935 to encourage the prosperity and growth of the area composed of Beaufort, Dare, Hyde, Martin, Tyrrell and Washington counties. A late-afternoon highlight of the Governor’s tour will be two stops in Chowan County to attend benefit fish fries being held by the county’s rescue squads. Receipts from the dinners will be used to defray the medical expenses of the Howard Hughes family. Mrs. Hughes has been hospitalized for 10 months. Following is the full schedule: 10:30 A.M. Currituck County Barco’s Store at Walnut Island, Highway 158, Grandy. 11:30 A.M. Camden County Burgess’ Grocery, Intersection of Highways 343 and 158, Camden. 12:15 P.M. Pasquotank County Southgate Mall, Elizabeth City. 12:45 P.M. Pasquotank County lntersection of Highways 158 and 17, Morgan’s Corner. 2 P.M. Gates County Triple-A Food Store, Intersection of Highways 158 and 37, Gatesville. 3 P.M. Perquimans County Harris Shopping Center, Hertford. 4 P.M. Chowan County Chowan - Edenton Rescue Squad, Earl Smith’s Store (fish fry). 5 P.M. Chowan County National Guard Armory, Edenton (fish fry). Governor’s School Underway WINSTON-SALEM - The 11th session of the Governor’s School of North Carolina began Sunday with the arrival of 393 Tar Heel high school juniors and seniors on the Salem College campus. Albemarle area students attending are: Wendy Crandall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson B. Crandall and Betsy Harrell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott Harrell, both of Edenton; and Joyce Hollowell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Hollowell of Hertford. Miss Crandall’s area of interest at the school is dance; Miss Harrell’s is social science; and Miss Hollowell’s is math. The Department of Public Instruction, under the direction of Dr. A. Craig Phillips, sponsors this experimental seven-week school - i'o *mw j BETSY HARRELL HI GOV. HOLSHOUSER Produce Exchange Is Opened The Chowan Cooperative Produce Exchange has opened its season with three weekly sales. Rob Boyce is again serving as manager. Boyce said Melvin Williford is auctioneer at 1 P.M. sales held Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Girls Selected The Chowan County students have been chosen to attend Girls State this year. They are Jean Byrum, daughter of Mayor and Mrs. George Alma Byrum, and Harriet Lucinda Ward, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Ward of Tyner. Miss Byrum is a student at John A. Holmes High School and Miss Ward is a student at Chowan High School. They are both sponsored by the ladies auxiliary of Edward G. Bond Post 40, American Legion. Girls State is considered to be a practical application of Americanism and good citizenship. It is a non-partisan, non-political program designed to teach youth to make Americanism belong to them. Miss Ward 1 j Miss Byrum for academically and or artistically talented students from the state. The special goal of the Governor’s School is to enable the student to see the relationship between the artistic and academic disciplines. Theory, especially 20th Century theory, is stressed as the students look for solutions to today’s problems. Os the 62 faculty and staff members, 47 have worked with the program previously. Each student spends approximately two-thirds of his time in his major field of giftedness. The remaining time is spent in two other areas which concentrate on expanding the students field of knowledge to other fields and eventually leading him to a greater understanding of himself and his giftedness. j mW. JBgSllm M JH -tuBL JOYCE HOLLOWELL Auctions will be held daily during watermelon and canteloupe season, he noted. At the present time produce being sold through the exchange consists mostly of snap beans, squash and cucumbers. There is a light supply of tomatoes. Boyce said as the season progresses butter beans, sweet corn, peppers, and other types of production will move through the market. Watermelons and canteloupes are big items at the market. Sherlon Layton is chairman of the board of the cooperative which in the past two years has made considerable progress. The cooperative has been aided bv N. C. Rural Fund for Development. Last season was one of the best for the exchange located at Valhalla. Campaign Set The biennial funds campaign for the Chowan Chapter. American Red Cross, is now underway. The fund raising chairman is Michael L. Ervin. Funds received are used in this area for seven basic programs. Four of the fundamental programs in Chowan County are: Service to military families-to assist in solving problems for servicemen and their dependents and veterans and their families; Disaster services-Red Cross is this country’s officially recognized voluntary disaster relief agency; Blood program-Red Cross is the largest collector of blood from voluntary donors, providing approximately one-half of the nation's blood requirements; and Various safety programs-Red Cross conducts programs that teach progressive courses in first aid, swimming, life saving, and small craft safety. Tax-deductible contributions should be mailed to Chowan County Red Cross. Box 133. Edenton. 4-H Show Set The Northeastern District 4-H Horse Show will be held Saturday, at the Perquimans County Horse and Pony Club Ring, located on the Nixon Farm, two miles west of Hertford, on Grubb Street Extended. The horse show is sponsored by the Agricultural Extension Service in 15 Northeastern North Carolina counties including Chowan. Riders from these counties between the ages of nine to 19 are invited to enter the competition. This event is to promote the 4-H horse program in Eastern North Carolina and it is hoped that it will be a continuing event. The winners in each event will be eligible to participate in the State Horse Show to be held in Raleigh on July 6 and 7. The public is cordially invited the show which will begin at 12 noon. A refreshment and snack stand will be open throughout the day through the courtesy of the Perquimans County Horse and Pony Club.