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FIRST REAL SNOWFALL OF SEASON-Historic St. Paul’s
Episcopal Church was picturesque early this week after the
season’s first snowfall passed through Edenton and Chowan
County. This picture, taken Tuesday morning, shows traces of the
fluffy white coat in the churchyard.
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Christ Is Born!
Hard as one may try it is
impossible to improve on the
Bethlehem scene as described in
the Gospel according to St. Luke:
And it came to pass in those
days, that there went out a decree
from Caesar Augustus, that all the
world should be taxed.
(And this taxing was first made
when Cyrenius was governor of
And all went to be taxed, every
one into his own city.
And Josejih also went up from
Galilee, out of the city of
Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the
city of David, which is called
Bethlehem; (because he was of
the house and lineage of David:)
To be taxed with Mary his
espoused wife, being great with
child.
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And so it, was that, while they
were there, the days were
accomplished that she should be
delivered.
And she brought forth her
firstborn son and wrapped him in
swaddling clothes, and laid him in
a manger because there was no
room for them in the inn.
And there were in the same
country shepherds abiding in the
field keeping watch over their
flock by night.
And, 10, the angel of the Lord
came upon them, and the glory of
the Lord shone round about them:
and they were sore afraid.
And the angel said unto them,
Fear Not: for, behold, I bring you
good tidings of great joy which
shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day in
the city of David a Saviour, which
is Christ the Lord.
And this shall be a sign unto
you: Ye shall find the babe
wrapped in swaddling clothes,
lying in a manger.
And suddenly there was with the
angel a multitude of the heavenly
story to God in the highest, and
on earth peace, good will toward
And it came
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Second Annual
Outstanding
Young Educator
Banquet on
Thursday night
Winston Lee
Dail, social
studies teacher
and Junior Class
advisor at
Chowan High
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Outstanding Young Educator for
the Edenton-Chowan area for 1973,
by the Edenton Jaycees.
Dail who is single, holds the
associate of arts degree from
Emmanuel College in Franklin
Springs, Ga., and both the
Bachelor of Arts and Masters
Degrees from East Carolina
University. He is in his seventh
year of teaching at Chowan High
School. Like other nominees, Dail
was nominated for the award by
his fellow faculty members.
In a letter of endorsement of his
candidacy, Principal Gilliam
Underwood pointed out that Dail is
held in high esteem by his ability
to communicate with and reach
students of all achievement levels,
his ability to make social studies
come alive, his willingness to work
with and support extra-curricular
activities and the standards of
good character of which he sets an
example from day to day. The
winner is also active in church and
community affairs.
Dail will be entered in statewide
competition by. the local Jaycees.
Sponsored locally by VEPCO,
the OYE aware} is presented
annually to a teacher, male or
female, between the ages of 21 and
35. '
At the dinner, Stephen Field,
VEPCO assistant manager from
Elizabeth City, emphasized the
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Volume XXXIX.—No. 48
Fire Precautions Are Urged
Cold weather and the petroleum
shortage have brought stern
warnings from Fire Chief Luther
C. Parks as to reported actions by
some citizens which could result in
serious problems.
Chief Parks said he is not aware
of how many portable heaters are
being purchased for use as
auxiliary heat but he is concerned
The Squire Os Rich Square
Perry Whitehead Martin is an
ex-military trial judge advocate, a
lawyer-legislator, and now a
Superior Court jurist. He believes
in the grand jury system, citizen
concern about all branches of
government, the display of proper
respect and courtesy, and well
placed humor.
In only a few years on the
Superior Court bench he has
carved out a reputation of being a
jurist highly respected by both the
prosecution and the defense.
Although obviously not engaged
in a popularity contest, the
resident judge of the Sixth Judicial
District brings a refreshing air to
the criminal justice system. His
approach, while scholarly in
nature is homespun to the extent
that he presides in an atmosphere
of relaxation.
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In historic Chowan County
Courthouse for the first time as a
trial judge, the Squire of Rich
Square found the witness chair in
a peculiar location and it quite
amusing that Sheriff Troy Toppin
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Evidence in a case showed that
a 30-30 rifle had been taken from a
residence. The judge commented
that it was something that will kill
you down here in this flat country.
When an officer stated it was his
feeling that they should be
outlawed, Judge Martin replied:
“I once introduced a bill to
outlaw those guns and I had more
hunters in Raleigh than bottlers
when I introduced the soft drink
tax.”
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Judge Martin let it be known
right off that he didn’t appreciate
what he called “impudent
conduct” from defendants. He
New Tag Sale
North Carolina license tags go
on sale in Edenton at 9 A.M. on
January 1, 1974.
The plates may be obtained at
the Trailways Bus Station on
North Broad Street between the
hours of 9 A.M. and 5 P.M.,
Monday through Friday.
Mrs. Larry Dowd is agent for
the N. C. Department of Motor
Vehicles.
Owners of vehicles who have not
received their registration cards
by January 1,1974, are advised to
contact the Department of Motor
Vehicles in Raleigh.
Edenton, North Carolina, Thursday, December 20, 1973
with possible danger from the use
of this to supplement normal
heating methods. He said included
in this is the use of flues that have
not been used for some time
without first having them
checked.
Also, people who are opening up
old fireplaces that have been
closed for an extended period of
informed one defendant who said
he planned to enter the U. S. Army
that it wouldn’t take but about 15
minutes to change his actions or
be subjected to the consequences.
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One of the lighter moments
came when a defendant had told
the jurist he left the scene of an
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Garbage collection by the
Town of Edenton this week was
reduced to twice weekly in the
residential areas. This was
authorized last week by Town
Council upon recommendation
of W.‘ B. Gardner,
administrator.
Gardner said the service had
to be curtailed because of a
cut-back in gas allocation.
Garbage will be collected in
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A ADA COMMAND CHANGE-Jeffrey Dick of
Plymouth, left, is the new president of Albemarle
Area Development Association. He succeeds L.
F. Amburn, Jr., of Edenton, right, who served in
the post for two years. They are shown at the
annual banquet last week in Elizabeth City with
James A. Graham, (with the ham), and J. MacN.
Dick Elected
ELIZABETH CITY The 12th
annual banquet of Albemarle Area
Development Association here
last Thursday found Chowan
County take first place in
community development with two
communities within the county—
Hudson Grove and Oak Grove—
also winning trophies and cash
awards.
Chowan County won first place
also in 1970 and second place in
both 1971 and 1972.
At the conclusion of the event,
Jeffrey Dick of Plymouth was
elected president. He succeeds L.
F. Am burn, Jr., of Edenton, who is
the first president to serve two
consecutive, terms.
In brief acceptance remarks,
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time could experience fires. He
asked residents to first check
mortar between the bricks and the
hearth to make sure there are no
cracks where sparks could set off
a dangerous fire.
Chief Parks said there are
reports of people storing heating
oil in temporary containers. Also,
the storage of gasoline around the
home or in vehicles is extremely
dangerous.
“People riding around in
automobiles with portable
containers of gasoline are
traveling dangerously,” the chief
noted. The danger is that fumes
can gather in the passenger
compartment of the car and be
ignited by a match or cigarette.
Chief Parks warned that if
residents use portable electric or
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East Edenton on Monday and
Thursday and in West Edenton
on Tuesday and Friday.
Wednesday is being reserved
for the collection of limbs and
bulk waste only.
The schedule also calls for
one pick-up downtown on
Saturdays.
Garbage will be collected all
over town on Monday,
Christmas Eve.
Duff, program chairman. Below is Dr. Tom
Hobgood, community development specialist
with N. C. State University with Mrs. Leon Evans
of Oak Grove Community, an area winner, and
Carlton Perry, who accepted the first place
trophy for Chowan County.
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Single Copies 10 Cents.
Tax Boost
On Payroll
Is Reported
The manager of the
Employment Security
Commission office here learned
this week that some employers in
the Chowan County area will
pay increased unemployment
insurance taxes during 1974.
The Employment Security Law
requires the change because
wages and employment in North
Carolina have grown faster than
the state’s unemployment
insurance trust fund, reports Mrs.
Alice Bond, office manager.
The trust fund, which contains
money available to pay
unemployment insurance benefits
in North Carolina, is supported
through employers' payroll taxes.
It’s considered by UI authorities as
the strongest in the nation, so the
tax increase is not expected to be
pronounced. Mrs. Bond explained
that in most instances, the tax
increase should amount to two
tenths of a percentage point.
Employers covered by the law
pay a tax on the first $4,200 earned
by each covered worker. In 1972,
Mrs. Bond said, the average
unemployment insurance tax was
.8 per cent, the fifth lowest in the
nation and about one-half the UI
tux rate paid by the average U. S.
employer.
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