Fair Time
The Chowan County Fair will be
held next week and we recom
mend it to all who meander along
the Public Parade. ,
There are those who brand it a
“rip off” and other things, but we
fed a real agricultural fair has a
place in the scheme of things in a
community. It is admitted that a
lot of money is taken out of the
community by the carnival aspect
of such a project, nevertheless, the
fair exposes another type of at
mosphere to the area.
Edward G. Bond Post No. 40,
American Legion, over the years
has put on about the best fair we
have ever witnessed. The em
phasis is on something other than
the amusements.
Pete Thompson, county ex
_ tension chairman, summed it up
this week when he told Chowan
County commissioners that the
event next week is a “fair and not
a carnival.”
The Chowan County Fair
Association is to be commended
for bringing a good, wholesome
week of activities to the area. The
contribution the sponsoring
organization makes to this
community far out-weighs the
“rip offs” which naturally occur
when you get folks involved.
Water, Water Everywhere
Each time a story is written
about the county-wide water
system along the Public Parade it
is different, and better, If good
wine improves with age then the
local project is in a vintage all to
itself.
When the voters approved a $1.9-
million referendum it was for a
system to serve 1,250 rural
residents. The best figures
available indicated that there
would be no gamble in that the
users would foot the bill.
Later the system was “beefed
up” and 1,500 users were an
ticipated. Farmers Home Ad
ministration provided additional
grant funds on the basis of an
application which many thought
was too ambitious.
The latest figures show there
are more than 2,000 users signed
up and local approval has been
given to further enlarge the
system to take care of future
growth, and at no additional local
cost.
The grantors—FmHA, Coastal
Plains Regional Commission and
the State of North Carolina
through Clear Water Bond
money—require that local funds
be spent on the front end.
Therefore, when it was discovered
recently that some $250,000
remains in grant funds the system
could be further “beefed up” as a
bonus to the county.
What is even sweeter is that if
the system could be self
sustaining with 1,250 users, the
cushion with 2,000 users is fan
tastic. And with additional wells
and another treatment plant, the
county is the envy of almost
everyone with regards to adequate
decent water for future
development.
Also, it is impressive that the
system has been designed and is
being constructed in such a
manner that only about 1 per cent
of those in the county who desire
water cannot, at' this point, be
served because it is not
economically feasible.
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Mrs. Anne K. Spruill
Grant Funds
Aid System
While the county-wide water
system in Chowan moves forward
with grant funds available for
additional facilities, the county
may have to plan for its own jail
rather than join in the existing tri
county complex.
County commissioners Monday
gave engineers the green light to
plan a third treatment plant and
additional wells in order to
provide for growth of the system
north of Edenton. Also, in
stallation of three additional lines
was authorized to serve 63 users.
The system now has 2,059 users
signed up and indication are that
only about 20 will not be served
because it is not economically
feasible to run the lines at the
present time.
Sheriff Troy Toppin discussed
with the board unofficial reports of
conditions placed on Chowan
joining the Tri-County Jail. News
reports- from Elizabeth- City -
were that the Jail Commis-
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Error Noted
A special meeting of the
Edenton-Chowan Board of
Education will be held tonight
(Thursday) at 7 o’clock, rather
than last week as reported in
error. The meeting will be held in
the conference room on the Third
Floor of the County Office
Building.
The board will review the
recent school survey conducted
by the State Department of Public
Instruction.
Superior Court Session Set
Twenty-four drug and alcohol
relates cases are calendared for
trial in Chowan County Superior
Court during the criminal term
which begins September 27. There
are 64 cases on the docket released
by Mrs. Lena M. Leary, clerk.
Another 22 of the cases on the
calendar center around violation
of a suspended sentence or
probation.
Judge Herbert Small of
Elizabeth City will preside and
Dist. Atty. Thomas S. Watts, also
of Elizabeth City, will prosecute
the docket.
Edenton, North Carolina, “ptember 16, 1976.
Mrs. Anne K. Spruill, 1025 North
Broad Street, has been elected
Chowan County Register of Deeds.
She won a second primary victory
over Mrs. Jean A. Bunch 966 to
633.
Mrs. Spruill is now serving as
deputy register of deeds. Mrs.
Fair Opens Tuesday
The Chowan County Fair formally opens at 3 P.M. Tuesday but there
will be a lot of activity Monday as exhibitors fill their booths and in
dividuals vie for some $2,500 in premiums.
W. A. Perry, president of the fair association of Edward G. Bond Post
40, American Legion, said he anticipates one of the best fairs ever this
year. “We have a variety of activities planned which should interest
everyone,” he said on the eve of the annual event.
E. C. Toppin, post commander, is manager of the fair and F. E. White
is secretary-treasurer.
A market hog show will be held at 2:30 P.M. Thursday. The sale will
follow at 8 P.M. This event is sponsored jointly by the legion post and
Chowan County Pork Producers Association.
The 4-H poultry sale is scheduled for 5 P.M. Thursday.
School days will be Tuesday and Wednesday.
The fair will feature a 4-H talent show again this year.
The Rainedrops will provide family entertainment free nightly,
Tuesday through Saturday.
Amusements of America will have entertainment on the midway.
There will be 15 to 18 thrill rides, concessions and shows.
Perry urges people to form car pools where it is possible when visiting
the fair because of the ever present parking problem.
Spur Line
Draws Fire
A spur line from Cape Colony to
Fiberform is being reactivated
and the work is drawing fire from
residents in a section of Mont
pelier.
Southern Railroad is doing the
work and the Town of Edenton is
involved through a right-of-way
agreement. The manner in which
the matter has been handled was
criticized at Tuesday night’s
-meeting of tho-Town-Council.
Mrs. Frank Sellers said work
men have not conformed to the
boundaries of the lease. “They
have cut down trees that are on
private property,” she said.
Also, she claims that workmen
have used a private road for ac
cess.
In general, Mrs. Sellers ex
pressed “disappointment in how
the city does business.”
W. B. Gardner, town ad
ministrator, defended the town’s
position by saying documents had
been given the railroad con
cerning the boundries. He added
that the town has a permanent
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Two of the cases, those of Steven
Ray Sharber and David Raymond
Garrett, charge conspiracy in
addition to felony possession of
marijuana. Fred Sykes faces
charges involving LSD, the first of
this nature in Chowan County.,
Two of the drunk driving
charges—those against Rayford
Wilson Perry and William Dossie
Russell—are for third offense.
Second offense charges are faced
by Ralph Lee Weatherly, Carl
Bradford Williams, William
Henry Gorden, and Harry Andrew
Davenport.
Small Churches Will Benefit
The Episcopal Diocese of East
Carolina has opened a new office
in Edenton to oversee the work of
16 mission congregations in the
northeast area. Designed to create
a team ministry of clergy and lay
persons, this project is known as
Coalition 16.
The {dan was enthusiastically,
endorsed by the diocese earlier
this year as a means of bringing a
full worship, education, and
pastoral ministry to small
churches separated by con
siderable distances.
The Venerable Webster L.
Simons, Jr., has been appointed
Archdeacon of Diocese to
supervise this work. He will be
jo toed by two other full-time
priests. Currently he is being
assisted by a team of retired -
clergy: Rev. Frederick B. Drane
of Edenton; Rev. Arthur Mackie
Bertha B. Bunch will retire later
this year.
While it was a Democratic
primary the nomination is tan
tamount to election since there is
no Republican opposition in
November.
House Speaker Jimmy Green
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SCENE OF FATAL FIRE —William E. Forehand, Jr., died
early Sunday morning when fire destroyed his farm house at
Tyner. The roof was falling in when firemen arrived less than 10
minutes after the alarm was sounded. Nothing but the chimney
was left of the house. (Photo by Allan Asbell).
Tyner Man Dies In Fire
A Tyner man died early Sunday
morning when fire destroyed the
single story farm house in which
he lived alone.
The victim was identified as
William Eleven Forehand, Jr., 51.
Mr. Forehand’s brother, Joe,
who lived next door, reported
seeing the blaze at 5 A. M. Less
than 10 minutes later firefighters
from the Center Hill-Crossroads
Department arrived on the scene
but the roof was already falling in.
Graveside services for Mr.
Forehand were held in Beaver Hill
Cemetery at 3 P. M. Monday. Rev.
George Cooke officiated.
A native of Chowan County, he
was employed at Byrum’s Service
Center at Tyner. He was the son of
the late William E. and Deanie
Twine Forehand.
Surviving are three brothers:
Joseph W. Forehand of Tyner;
Thomas Major Forehand of
Norfolk, Va.; and Ephriam
of Windsor, Rev. Stanleigh Jen
kins of Aulander; and Rev. Ken
neth Witney of Manteo. Among
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Ve«. Webster L. Simons, Jr.
Single Copies 15 Cents.
won the nomination for lieutenant
governor over Howard Lee and
carried Chowan County. Green
received 936 votes to 592 for Lee.
He carried five of the six
precincts, losing only East
Edenton to Lee, 226 to 231.
State Auditor Henry Bridges,
who won the nomination for
another term, carried this county
over Mrs. Lillian Woo, 758 to 531.
John Brooks won the nomination
for Commissioner of Labor over
Mrs. Jessie Rae Scott. However,
Mrs. Scott carried this county, 848
to 477.
On the Republican ballot, David
Flaherty edged out Rev. Coy
Privette, 29-28 in this county but
went on to an easy victory in the
state.
Mrs. Spruill carried every
precinct in the register of deeds
race. In East Edenton she
received 248 to 223 for Mrs. Bunch.
The margin was greater in West
Edenton, where the winner had 365
and Mrs. Bunch had 230.
In Center Hill the vote was 85-38
in favor of Mrs. Spruill and 104-62
in Rocky Hock. At Wardville she
won, 55-18, and 89-59 in Yeopim.
Mrs. Spruill received 20 absentee
votes to three for Mrs. Bunch.
Forehand of Suffolk, Va.; and
three sisters: Mrs. Mamie F.
Byrum of Tyner; Mrs. Evelyn F.
Bunch of Hobbsville; and Mrs.
Nell F. Byrum of Edenton.
He was a veteran, having served
in the U. S. Marine Corps.
Williford-Barham Funeral
Home was in charge of
arrangements.
B ANQUET SPEAKER—Laurence M. (Larry) Willard of
Madison will be the speaker September 30 at the annual mem
beremp banquet of Edenton Chamber of Commerce. The banquet
will be held at Edenton Jaycee Community Building on Base
Road.
Chamber Banquet Sept. 30
The annual membership
banquet of Edenton Chamber of
Commerce has been set for
September 30, according to Jack
Evans, president. The banquet
will be held at the Edenton Jaycee
Community Building on Base
Road.
New officers of the chamber,
chosen by the board of directors,
will assume their duties at the
annual meeting. The membership
campaign will begin at the same
time
Laure M. (I -ry) Willard of
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Robert Whitley
Whitley Takes
ARPDC Post
Robert C. Whitley, a Martin
County native, has been named
director of the Albemarle
Regional Planning and
Development Commission
(ARPDC) succeeding Wesley
Cullipher and Ray Beckler at that
post.
A graduate of the University of
North Carolina he was associated
with the Occidental Life Insurance
Co. in Raleigh for 15 years before
joining the staff of UNC-CH as
personnel director in 1970.
Following that, Whitley tran
sferred to the N. C. Department of
Administration where he was
involved with Manpower Planning
for 86 counties in the state.
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FmHA Loans
Top $4-Million
Farmers Home Administration
made more than $4-million in
loans in Chowan County during
fiscal 1975-76 and now has $5.2-
million in loans outstanding in the
county.
The agency made a $1.9-million
loan during the year to Chowan
County for a county-wide water
system, and sl-million loan for the
expansion of Edenton Manor
Apartments on Old Hertford Road.
Also, a business loan of $400,000
was made and 23 housing loans
amounted to $430,040.
In neighboring Perquimans
County, the agency made nearly
$3-million in loans durng the same
period. FmHA has a $1,870,000
loan approved for a county-wide
water system in that county.
In Chowan, the agency made 33
operating loans which total
$288,750; six farm ownership
loans. $97,040; and two soil and
water district loans, $4,160.
Melvin Howell, FmHA area
executive, said the agency has a
caseload of 472 applications in the
Chowan-Perquimans area. Also,
in a report to Chowan County
commissioners Monday he said
the outstanding indebtedness in
the two counties is $10,526,358.
Madison will be the banquet
speaker. Willard is billed as
“North Carolina’s own down-home
humorist” and is widely sought
out for banquet appearances.
Willard has proven ability and a
record of “leaving ’on laughing”
at functions all over the Southeast.
The audience will find his humor
unique, real and rooted in the life
and people everyone loves.
Robert W. Moore, chamber
executive, said tickets are now
available and can be secured from
the office on East Queen Street