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Volume XLI.—No. 37.
Public Parade
Color Sketch
Joseph S. Ferrell of the Institute
of Government at Chapel Hill has
edited a revised edition of “County
Government In North Carolina”.
Our copy just came yesterday so
we aren’t in a position to comment
on the content. But no one along
the Public Parade can fuss with
the editor’s choice of the cover.
The cover design is taken from a
sketch of the Chowan County
Courthouse done by Jerry W.
Miller. It was done last year for a
Bicentennial celebration and we
understand some prints are still
f available at the chamber of
commerce.
The book is also available from
the Institute of Government at
Chapel Hill.
Director Dunn Exits
Charles Dunn has resigned as
director of the State Bureau of
Investigation to re-enter politics.
This is a sad day for law
enforcement.
The gliberals who six years ago
were critical of the appointment
by then Gov. Robert Scott are now
trying to read all sorts of things
into the resignation. And the
burden is being placed on an
honorable profession to meet the
test and prove them wrong.
“I think that to a degree we have
gone just about as far as we can go
with the bureau,” the director said
* Monday when he resigned. He is to
be commended for recognizing
this if it is a fact. Men of lesser
qualities would have hung in there
regardless of their effectiveness.
While we aren’t able to warm up
to his choice of candidates for the
Democratic nomination for
Governor of North Carolina we
can’t let this blot out all the better
decisions Charles Dunn has made
as director of the SBI.
He will do his candidate a good
job. At this point in Time we just
hope he doesn’t do too good a job.
Almost Perfect
Chowan County commissioners
had an opportunity Monday to
take three steps forward for
education along the Public
Parade. They halted after the
second one.
* The county has finally agreed to
financially support College of The
Albemarle. If the community
college in Elizabeth City is
successful in obtaining $2-
million in federal -funds then
Chowan and six other area
counties will chip in a token
$35,000.
Therefore, Chowan’s share, on a
50-cent per capita basis, would be
$5,300. What it amounts to at this
time is more or less a letter of
credit that would go a long way
toward COA successfully getting
along whit Pahse II of their
building program.
COA has a wide service area and
is doing a good job in all the
counties, not just Pasquotank. For
this reason we have supported
earlier requests from COA for
.financial assistance,
it. The commissioners, in a split
vote, amended the budget to fund
the Child Development Center at
Chowan high School. While some
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Aces Down Northeastern 20-6
Willie Holley and Lonnie White
played thrilling roles in a grid
game Friday at Hicks Field which
saw the Edenton Aces down the *
Northeastern Eagles, 20-6. It was
the third consecutive year the
Aces have defeated the rivals
from Pasquotank.
The Aces journey to Hertford'
tomorrow night (Friday) for a tilt
with the Perquimans Pirates. Hie
Pirates were defeated by
Plymouth, 38-8, in last week’s
opener in Hertford.
Coach Jimmy Addison had
predicted that while the Aces were
not quite as big as last year their
quickness would make the
difference. The boys dkta’t let
him down.
Holley scored twice and played
a good defense game against a
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NEW FOODS FROM PEANUTS—Persons involved with the
peanut indsutry on both the local and state levels gathered at Pert
Lab Thursday for a luncheon consisting of foods prepared with
peanuts and peanut flour. Pert Lab is carrying on research into
the uses of peanuts as food extenders providing low cost and high
protein, and it was reported that many other ideas are being
formulated for use of the peanut that will be presented in the near
future. In the photo, seated are, left to right: James W. Gardner,
president of Seabrook Blanching Co.; Joe Sugg, executive
secreatry of N. C. Peanut Growers Association; Astor Perry,
extension peanut specialist; and Russell Baxley, food technician
for Pert Lab. Standing, left to right are: Pete Thompson, Chowan
County extension chairman; D. T. Bateman, president of N. C.
Peanut Growers Association; Bill Hoover, NCSU food science
department; and C. B. Smith, Seabrook director of sales.
Words Fly At Council Meeting
A dispute on the wording of a
motion to rezone a portion of the
Ward property on Highway 32,
next to the US 17 by-pass erupted
at Tuesday night’s meeting of
Edenton Town Council. At one
point Mayor Roy Harrell said he
would “hate to suggest that we
would have to tape our meetings.”
Also, Mayor Harrell objected to
School Survey
Edenton-Chowan Schools had a
current expense budget of more
than $2.5-million in 1973-74 with
17.6 per cent of the funds coming
from local sources. The state
contributed 67.7 per cent and the
remaining 14,7. ,pgr cent, came
from the federal government.
This is contained in a recently
released statistical survey
compiled by the Division of
Management Information Sy
stems of the State Department of
Public Instruction. It is derived
from financial reports submitted
by superintendents of the 149 local
school units.
The per pupil expenditure in
Chowan County was $1,036.17,
compared with a state figure of
$915.15 for each pupil in 1973-74.
The local public schools had an
average daily attendance during
this period of 2,486. A breakdown
of the expenditure shows:
Administration--$92,556.02.
Instructional Service--
$1,643,215.65.
Operation of Plant-$116,507.68.
Maintenance of Plant
-5101,240.19.
Fixed Charges-$288,03l .35.
Auxiliary Service-$334,343.49.
During the year the schools
served 405,584 students with
federal reimbursement
amounting to $165,499.25 and an
additional $6,949.31 from the state.
The system operated 35 buses.
They transported 1,132
elementary students and 495
secondary students at a total cost
of $53,072.19. This averaged $32.62
per student.
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much heavier Northeastern
squad. He rushed for 102 yards in
20 carries and led touchdown
' drives of 85 and 55 yards.
The Aces led 20-0 in the fourth
quarter after Holley scored on a
13-yard jaunt. Midway in the
period the Eagles managed to post
their only score. It came when
Ray Scott went over on a
quarterback sneak from the two
yard line to climax a 68-yard
drive. y
White {Hit the Aces ahead 13-0 in
the third quarter when he hauled a
punt 70 yards, showing
exceptional ability to follow his
blockers and at broken Add
running.
Ray Tew showed considerable
polish as qu&rterback for the Aces
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Single CO o \ ) Cents.
the language of a letter from Atty.
W. T. Culpepper, 111, to the State
Attorney General’s office
regarding the council action of
August 12.
Following heated discussion
between Mayor Harrell and
Councilman J. H. Conger, Jr., W.
B. Gardner, town administrator,
was instructed by the mayor to
arrange a hearing before the
attorney general or a member of
his staff. The mayor said he would
invite anyone on the council or any
interested citizen to attend.
During the 30-minute discussion,
which started with the mayor
questioning the wording of a
motion, Gardner contended the
wording was accurate. Conger
agreed. But the mayor said it was
not what the councilman had said
at the meeting. He said the mo
tion of the zoning ordinance up
date but came afterwards. “This
would be misleading to the attor
ney general,” he contended.
Councilman Harry Spruill, Jr.,
who seconded the motion, said he
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New Teachers Join Academy
EDENTON—Mrs. Frances
Hollowell, Head Mistress at
Chowan Academy, has announced
the appointment of four new
teachers for the 1975-76 school
year.
They are: Donna K. Wildes of
Terre Haute, Indiana, teaching
the first grade. Mrs Wildes is a
graduate of Garfield High School,
Terre Haute, and earned her B.S.
degree from Indiana State
University in 1968. In 1972 she
received her M.A. degree in
Elementary Education from
Indiana State University. She was
employed by the Terre Haute
School as a second grade teacher
prior to coming to the academy.
Her husband is employed by the
Albemarle Mental Health Center.
Bahia Ann Weaver, a native of
Fayetteville is the new third grade
teacher. Miss Weaver received
her elementary and high school
education in the Fayetteville
schools. She attended Stratford
College in Danville, Va. and
received her B.A. degree from
Averett College, Danville, in
Primary Education. She has
completed other studies at the
University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill, and the University of
Myra ModUa Mean
Support Pledged COA
College of The Albemarle will
receive $5,300 from Chowan
County as seed money to acquire a
$2-million grant from the federal
government for Phase II of the
college’s building program.
Acquisition of that grant is
dependent on support from the
seven counties that COA primarily
serves.
Regional support of the effort
will total about $35,000.
The motion approving the
funding came after a discussion
between the Chowan County
commissioners and Dr. Parker
Chesson, acting COA president.
Commissioner N. J. George
stated that previous objections to
the funding were based on how the
COA charter had been handled,
and the fact that while Chowan
County was being solicited for
funds, it was not represented on
the board of trustees.
While the ramifications of this
funding had been of major
consideration, commissioner
Alton Elmore stated that he would
hate for $5,300 to hold back the
federal funds.
Commissioner J. D. Peele made
the motion for approval for the
funding which was unanimously
passed by the board.
The Child Development Center
at Chowan High School for
preschool age children will
continue another year of operation
despite the fact that the Albemarle
Regional Planning and
Development Commission
relinquished responsibility for the
program in July.
The commissioners approved, in
a split decision of 3-2, to amend the
county budget to include $5,800 for
continuation of the program, and
$6,000 for securing a bus.
The center was begun a year ago
through the cooperative efforts of
the Department of Social Services,
Board of Education, and ARPDC.
Ron Huffman, director of social
services, stated that the center
had provided pre-school education
for underprivileged children while
at the same time reducing the
number of families on the welfare
rolls because mothers were now
free to seek employment.
A 12-inch water pipeline, instead
of 10-inch will be installed to the
site of McMillan-Bloedel’s plant,
and the board agreed to pay the
cost of difference between the two.
The county’s obligation will end at
the property line. From there, the
company will install the pipeline
to the plant at their expense.
Hawaii, Honolulu. She did her
student teaching at Schoolfield
Elementary School, Danville, Va.
This is her first teaching position.
Ava Ellen Jackson, a native of
Goldsboro, is teaching English
grades nine through 12. Miss
Jackson is a graduate of
Goldsboro High School and a 1975
graduate of East Carolina
University wth a B.S. degree in
English. She did her student
teaching at E. B. Aycock Junior
High School, Greenville. This is
her first teaching assignment.
Myra Modlin Moore, physical
education teacher and coach, is a
native of Williamston. She is a
graduate of Jamesville High
School and a 1975 graduate of East
Carolina University. Her husband
is employed by Winn-Dixie in
Williamston.
Supper Slated
The Center Hill-Crossroads
Volunteer fire department’s
Harvest Supper will be held
Saturday night from 5 until 8
o’clock. Tickets can be purchased
at the Chowan County Sheriff’s
Office in the County Office
Building or from any member of
the fire department.
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Behia Aaa Weaver
The county will be provided
rights-of-way for installing
pipeline in the future.
The commissioners opted to
allow both publicity dedicated and
private roads in the county
subdivisions, and residents will be
required to hook up to the new
county water system.
A request by the Edenton-
Chowan Board of Education for
approval of the purchase price of a
Donna K. Wildes
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INSTALLING PIPELINE—Bryant Utilities Construction
Company has begun installing pipeline for the Chowan County
water system. The above photos show work being done along
Highway 32, east of Edenton. In the top picture, installed pipe is
being covered over near Hoskin Harrell’s store, while further up
the road, an auger digs the ditch in preparation for work teams
who follow with loads of pipe.
No Rate Increase Is Foreseen
The board of trustees of Chowan
Hospital have adopted a $2.1-
million budget but is is anticipated
that revenue will be such that no
rate increase will be necessary.
Thomas M. Surratt, president,
said the action was taken at the
quarterly board meeting
Wednesday morning of last week.
Thomas Shepard is board
chairman.
It was explained that the new
budget includes $10,200 in funds
for a computer service and up to
$25,000 as the hospital’s part of a
retirement program for
employees.
Surratt said the computer
services will enable the hospital to
Life Saving
Chowan Hospital is planning a
community-wide program of
instruction in a life saving
technique - “C. P. R.”
(Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation).
Cooperating with the hospital is
the Emergency Medical
Education Program at East
Carolina University, using local
health related professionals as
instructors.
Mrs. Barbara Cale, vice
president for professional services
at the hospital, said business and
industry supervisors are being
encouraged to attend one and one
half hour training sessions. They
will be offered during day and
evening hours at the hospital.
Sessions will begin October 8 but
a schedule needs to be arranged as
soon as possible. Those desiring
additional information should
contact Mrs. Cale at 482-8451,
extension 241.
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Ava Ellen Jaeksea
site for a new high school was
denied unanimously by the
commissioners, stating that the
need for a new high school had not
been demonstrated, and therefore,
there was no need for a site.
Commissioner D. T. Bateman
was selcted to succeed N. J.
George on the executive board of
ARPDC. George served as
secretary-treasurer tfince the
commission began four years ago.
lessen the time flow for cash,
among other things. There has
been a general realignment in
the business office which includ
ed elimination of one manage
ment position.
Surratt was especially pleased
with the board’s approval of an
“outreach” program in area
communities in need of additional
medical services. “This shows
that we have a board at Chowan
Hospital made up of progressive
thinkers,” he said.
While no definite plans have
been made, representatives of the
hospital have been conducting
discussions with a committee of
citizens in Gates County. At the
present the county has but one
physician and he is located in
Sunbury.
Surratt said the plan calls for the
hospital to employ a physician and
be actively engaged in the
practice of medicine.
Also, the hospital board
approved employment of two
physician assistants who will work
in the emergency department.
They will ultimately provide 24-
hour coverage, seven days per
week.
Chowan Hospital has also
received full accreditation from
the Joint Commission for a two
year period.
AADA Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of
Albemarle Area development
Association will be held tonight
(Thursday) at 7 o’lcock at the
Holiday Inn in Kill Devil Hills.
Phil Quidley of Manteo, AADA
president, has requested that a
good delegation from each of the
10 cou.:t io s in the area be present.
Shrine Fish Fry
The Chowan County Shrine Club
hopes to realize a $2,000 profit
from the annual fish fry for Shrine
Crippled Children Hospitals and
Burn Institutes.
The fish fry will be held
September 20 at the Boy Scout
Cabin on North Broad Street.
Tickets are now being sold by
members of the Chowan County
Shrine Club and all tbe profits will
go to the hospitals and institutes.