THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving, 1975
Eleven years ago we observed
our first Thanksgiving along the
Public Parade. And for better or
worse we have the same vocation,
are still wedded to the same
woman, are the father of the same
children-plus one-and are the son
of the same healthy mother.
We are thankful for these and
many things. Among them is the
fact that we have been fortunate to
f meander along the Public Parade
longer than either our family or
our critics predicted.
We are also thankful that for the
second time in more than a decade
hereabouts our wife’s mother-in
law is able to share the holiday
season with us. Being the youngest
of 11 children, we are extremely
pleased when we are chosen for a
holiday visit.
Thanksgiving is a time of
reflection. While things are never
so good that they couldn’t be
better, then they are never so bad
that they couldn’t be worse.
We are by nature a restless
people. Because of this we possess
an inquiring mind and a certain
amount of adventureness that
often times disregards danger
signals. Our nature doesn’t limit
us to the status quo, but spurs us
■A on to conquests beyond our fondest
dreams.
We timidly pass them up from
time to time. We unconsciously
pass them by without proper
recognition. We give lip service
rather than complete service. We
tend to abuse rather than simply
use those who are closest to us. We
have a storehouse of good
intentions and a shallow pit of
accomplishments.
The. Thanksgiving season is a
perfeerthne for rededication to a
movement to, contribute to the
solution rather than continue to be
a part of the problem.
Thanksgiving, 1975, can be a
lauching point for a more humble,
faultless, sincere existance. It can
be a readjustment period of our
priorities. Moderation can be
rediscovered.
We commend these exercises to
everyone along the Public Parade.
Then the Thanksgiving season will
be more than heartburn, and
headache.
Ace* Are Tops
The curtain closed last Friday
night on the 1975 gridiron
campaign for the Edenton Aces.
While they were knocked out of
contention fpr the state 3-A
championship, their 37-34 loss to
Havelock was indicative of their
entire season.
The provided hours of thrill for
their loyal fans and finished with a
10-2 record.
The game at Havelock showed
Willie Holley at his best. The
speedster repeatedly brought the
Aces from behind with his ex-
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ROMOTE FARM-CITY OBSERVANCE—Some of the dignitaries who participated in the Farm
City Week banquet Monday night are pictured here. They are, from left: Ed Foil, assistant director
of N. C. Agricultural Extension Service; Wallace Evans, chairman of the Agriculture Committee of
Edenton Chamber of Commerce; Chairman C. A. Phillips of Chowan County commissioners;
George Lewis, banquet co-chairman; Mayor Roy L. Harrell; and Paul Parks of Farmers Home
Administration. More than 300 people attended the banquet at Edenton Jaycee Community
Building.
Speaker Lauds Efforts On Water System
Rural and urban cooperation,
with a special emphasis on the
county-wide water system, was
the theme for one of the area’s
most successful Farm-City Week
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FARM LEADER RECOGNIZED—A. C. Griffin, right, was
recently recognized by the U. S. Department of Agriculture for 35
years of service to ASCS. He and H. O. West, executive director
for ASCS in Chowan County, are shown at Monday night’s Farm-
City Week banquet.
Peanut Yield Statistics Are Shown
The peanut yield in Chowan County continues to average around 2,600
pounds, according to latest figures compiled by the ASCS office.
H. O. West, ASCS executive director, reported Monday afternoon that
with 71 per cent of the marketing cards returned the yield averages 2,624
pounds per acre.
There are 459 farms in the county on which peanuts are grown.
With 325 cards returned West said 10,184,915 pounds of peanuts have
been harvested. This represents 3,881.9 acres.
The yield thus far has been greater than most predictions although it is
some 200 pounds per acre less than last year.
THE CHOWAN HERALD
banquets here Monday night.
Paul Parks of Raleigh, chief of
the Community Services Section
of Farmers Home Administration,
praised the positive attitude of the
Russia Tour
Presentation Set
Raleigh Carver, former district
director of ASCS, will present a
series of slides about Russia’s
agriculture, farm people, and
Moscow scenes at the 4-H
Achievement Program. This
program will be at the Center Hill
Community Building at 7:30 P.M.
on Monday. Everybody is invited
to attend!
County champions in projects
will receive medals. All 4-H’ers
participating successfully in
demonstration projects, talent
show, and Club Congress will be
recognized.
Special awards will be given in
achievement (all phases of 4-H),
leadership and citizenship.
The slides that will show
were taken on a 22-day trip last
May as part of the People-to-
People exchange between die
United States and Russia.
Besides the program and
awards there will be
entertainment and refreshments.
Edenton, North Carolina, Thursday, November 27,1975.
people in the area. Speaking for
representatives of the State Rural
Development Panel present,
Parks said there is “no negative
thought” among local citizens.
He said while there are bigger
water systems, there is not one
better than what is being installed
in Chowan County. He added that
“forward thinking” county
commissioners, with the
involvement of the Town of
Edenton, are constructing
something the area will be proud
of.
In introducing Parks and other
agency representatives in
attendance, George Lewis, co
chairman with Pete Thompson,
said Farm-City Week provides an
opportunity to pay tribute to our
neighbors.
C. A. Phillips, chairman,
Chowan County commissioners,
and Mayor Roy L. Harrell also
spoke briefly. Each had words of
praise for the healthy exchange
among elected officials and the
citizens of the area.
John E. Bunch, Jr., Route 2,
Edenton, was honored by Edenton
Jaycees. He was named recipient
of the Outstanding Young Farmer
Award.
Bunch, a graduate of East
Carolina University, farms
approximately 350 acres of land
with his father.
The Chamber of Commerce
peanut yield award for 1974 went
to Byrum Farms, Inc.
Nadine Monds, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. James Monds, won the
Edenton Lions Club 4-H Corn
Award. Her yield was 186.2.
Second place went to Ken Dail and
third place to Randy Lowe.
Jane Parrish and an official
yield of 170.5 bushels per acre and
will represent Chowan County in
the state contest.
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HIGHWAY HUDDLE—J. Gilliam Wood, right, former State
Highway Commissioner, and State Sen. J. J. (Monk) Harrington
of Lewiston, center, discuss highways with representatives of the
Better Transportation For North Carolina, Inc. They are George
S. Willoughby, Jr., left, and Gregory Poole, Jr., both of Raleigh.
Christmas Parade
Plans Progressing
The opening of Edenton’s
holiday season will be marked by
marching bands, floats, and an
early appearance from Santa
Claus when the annual Christmas
parade gets underway next
Thursday.
Sponsored by the Edenton
Highways
Are Subject
A non-profit organization to
“foster, promote, and encourage”
a constructive program for
highways and other transportation
means was introduced here
Monday.
And Better Transportation for
North Carolina, Inc., immediately
gained the support of Sen. J. J.
(Monk) Harrington of Lewiston.
He is chairman of the Senate
Transportation Committee.
Sen. Harrington told some two
dozen community leaders that
“roads are about the hardest thing
to conquer” in state government.
Also, he said it is “hard to get in
with the folks up there,” meaning
the Department of Trans
portation.
“The people who are successful
in Raleigh are those who have
someone up there looking out for
them,” he added.
Rep. Vernon James of Elizabeth
City, who introduced a bill last
session of the General Assembly to
increase the gasoline tax, said the
state has to have a new system for
highway improvements. “The
Northeast is hurting and unless
someone goes to bat we are going
to be a long time getting any
relief,” he continued.
Gregory Poole, Jr., of Raleigh,
treasurer of the organization now
being promoted at the grassroots
throughout the state, said he feels
it can be a vehicle to bring about
needed changes. He said the plan
of action will enable the group to
accomplish their goals.
“I believe we have something to
contribute to the state,” he noted.
George S. Willoughby, Jr.,
executive director and secretary,
said the state now has a seven
year program but will be unable to
fund it. Too, he said there needs to
be better general knowledge about
highway and transportation
money.
Willoughby is former DOT
administraotr.
Merrill Evans, Sr., of Ahoskie
former chairman of the State
Highway Commission and J.
Gilliam Wood of Edenton, former
highway commissioner were
among those attending the dutch
luncheon at Mrs. Boswell’s
Restaurant. Also attending was
Rep. Stanford White of Manns
Harbor.
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Chamber of Commerce in
conjunction with the Edenton
Jaycees, the parade will step off
from Hicks Field promptly at 3
P.M.
Bob Moore, executive director
of the chamber, reported that a
variety of civic clubs and
businesses will sponsor floats on
the Christmas theme, including at
least one entry on the theme of
Christmas 200 years ago.
He added that among those
invited to march are bands from
Northesatern, Plymouth,
Columbia, and Manteo high
schools, Elizabeth City State
University, and the Drum and
Majorette Corps from Currituck.
Final plans for the parade are not
yet complete, he noted.
From Hicks Field the parade
will move down Broad Street and
around to Water Street where the
units will disband. The Jaycees
will assist in presenting the event.
“We are looking for a large
parade, and good turn-out,”
Moore said adding that it is hoped
the weather will be cooperative.
Registration for entry in the
parade is still open. Deadline is no
later than noon, December 3, but
those desiring to participate are
urged not to wait to the last minute
to register. Call the Chamber of
Commerce at 482-3400 to place
entries in the parade.
~ As of Tuesday morning, the
chamber said that 13 units had
entered.
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TO SEEK NOMINATION—
George Wood of Camden said
Tuesday morning that he will
seek the Democratic
nomination for lieutenant
governor. The statement
confirmed reports which had
been circulated throughout the
state that the former State
Senator would be a candidate.
Wood’s reference to his future
political plans was made
during a speech at the
Beaufort-Washington Farm-
City Week breakfast in
Washington. Wood said that a
formal announcement would
be forthcoming.
Suspects Nabbed
In Bank Heist
COLERAIN—The Planter’s
National Bank branch here was
robbed about 45 minutes after it
opened Tuesday morning. A short
time later two suspects were taken
into custody without incident.
An undisclosed amount of money
taken in the robbery was
recovered.
The suspects, both white males,
were arrested near Cofield in
Hertford County, some 14 miles
north of Colerain on Highway 45.
The Hertford County Sheriffs
Department would not release the
names of the suspects or further
details of the robbery and arrests.
All inquiries were referred to the
FBI.