Colorful, Eosy-Care Fabrics Set Trends For This Fall *, By Theresa A. Turner Asst. Home Economics - Ext. Agent t'* Texture steals the . spotlight this fall as fabrics are layered for warmth and mixed for impact! Challis, in border paisleys, florals or allover paisleys on black or beige grounds, is the season’s dramatic trend setter. Synthetics feel more like natural fibers than ever and styles are lush, drapable and feminine with the blouson look the leader. In addition, the season is agliter with metallic yarns of gold, silver and copper worked into all sort of fabrics. Colors run the gamut with navy and purple pivital. For And About Women Thursday, September 8, 1977 HOOTS BEING CONSULTED —It seems to me that a great compliment has been paid to the Pettigrew Regional Library and its Board of Trustees. When librarians from three county libraries went to the State Library for help with putting together a new regional library, they -4 were referred to this region for advice. Last week, I had the pleasure of spending an entire morning conferring with three of my friends who were touring various regional libraries throughout the state. Because of our recent enlargement from a three county Jjpa Hfor sale WATERFRONT: 4-bedroom, brick ranch, boathouse a pier, 11} tt. frontage on picturesque Pembroke Creek; 1.1 acre \ot. y__ V BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: Store on E3 highway near residential waterfront I areas. 539.000. St.™ NEAR TOWN: 2-bedrn< , -_ -ick ranch on A well-landscaped trtVv oded site, 1 baths, 2 fireplace, .on. heat-air, kitchen i equipment, double garage, storage ■ ' house, shop. **■■■ ' RIVERFRONT: 2-bedroom furnished Tj house, cen. heat, on bulkheaded lot w- I canal on southside. 532.500. O' OLD HOUSE: Unrestored, cl. 1830, * ( interesting mantles, summer kitchen, in wooded grove, to acres. $70,000. TAUIM rAIIMTDV ON SOUND: 4-bedroom house in Bertie lUffll wUH I Kl County on 2-acre site, panaramic view of Albemarle Sound; 354 ft. frontage w . PROPERTIES „ LOTS: Town, Waterfront, Other 114 E. King St., Edenton (919) 482-8284, 482-3302 1 I 1 Sofia finyi Mva SOUQ ; color throughout, so X 1 ( 1j won t dent, scntcti, painting mm Ever. ■'' Maim lie gj linu'iia "OW you V" ofsidJlc* you nuri on your home. "eSSST.* I EAST CAROLINA HOME IMPROVEMENT OP EDENTON AND ELIZABETH CITY, INC 482-8870 or 335-265 S Specializing MMatrtte MM Vinyl Vinyl and Aluminum Siding - Awning* - Pooling I Storm Door* - Storm Window* - Woll-to-Woll Corpoffng Trim Work - Guttering • Shutter* - Boom Addition* PUSSEU gOOTWRIGHT ROBERT BACHMAN /• EDENTON. N.C. Gem tones and berry shades are well-represented. The brown spectrum—from soft beige thrdugh chocolate, bronze, cordovan and henna is important. Bright reds, violet, magenta and marigold are bold contrasts. The return of the dress this season and challis are practically synonymous! Challis, a soft, lightweigh fabric, was traditonally woven of wool. Today, challis is likely to be made. of machine washable acrylic, polyester, rayon or cotton, notes The Soap and Detergent Association. Printed with vivid floral patterns on dark grounds or with paisley designs, the challis feel and drape is also achieved in blends THE CHOWAN HERALD The Gray Owl Says By Nellie M. Sanders Director, Pettigrew Regional Librarv system, ours is the most current Regional Agreement and one of the few which follow the guidelines spelled out in the state law which created “public authorities’’. It’s too bad that I had to be suffering from the first cold I’ve had in four years. Despite that, I think my friends went away with a good impression from their visit to the headquarters of the Pettigrew Region in the Washington County Library. A well-attended story hour was being held in the next room while I attempted to answer many questions about the benefits - and possible drawbacks -of regionalization. Last week brought another instance of a flat tering request for advice. The Film Service of the. •as; y triacetate-nylon, cotton polyester, rayon-polyester. Other dress weights ap pear in printed and solid jersey knits., chamois or corduroy, all with same soft, body-draping look. The naturalness of silk, wool and suede is achieved with synthetics. For example, a barely-there stripe appears on a muted, gray-blue lustre and matte jacquard resembling silk crepe de chine. The woven fabric is actually polyester. The warmth of wool in shirting comes across with rayon and polyester. The synthetic suede boom continues with new finishes providing softer designs. Combinations ok acetate, triacetate, nylon and Page 3-A State Library provides a wide range of films that can be borrowed by public libraries. The task of choosing films for purchase, given dwindling funds and ever-increasing variety on the market, is an ex ceedingly difficut one. So an Advisory Committee to assist in film selection has been appointed and we were included. Since their first meeting coincides with our Staff Meeting, Mary Eileen Bieler has been delegated to represent us (at State ex pense, I hasten to add). Her experience as Children’s Coordinator for the region has given her invaluable exposure to films and audience reactions so her recommendations should be good ones. SCREECHES BEING CHALLENGED- A topic of perennial concern whenever public librarians get together is the method of distribution for State Aid to* Public Libraries. To put it inelegantly, how to divide the pot is the problem. Since state money is designated to supplement rather than replace local funding, a complicated system of in centive rewards is presently followed which fails to please anyone and is utterly confusing to most everyone. Like the income tax regulations, efforts to simplify or to improve succeed only in further complications. The State Librarian, David McKay, has issued a challenge to the directors of every public library system in the state. Instead of just fussing about the inequities in the present method of distribution, we are being invited to submit a better plan. It remains to be seen if we are equal to the challenge since, in essence, ‘ we are being told to “Put up I or shut up” | Baptist Topic Announced Dr. Robert E. Gray, fiastor of Edenton Baptist Church, has selected as his sermon subject for the 11 o’clock worship on Sunday morning “Therefore Death.” Scriptural text will be Romans 5: 12-14. Special music at the morning service will be the Sanctuary Choir rendering “Sanctus” and “Come Unto Me.” At the 7:30 o’clock evening worship, Dr. Gray will speak on the subject “Good Buddy, What’s Your Han dle?” Scripture will be taken from Acts 11: 19-26. Mrs. Jane C. Hamilton, church organist, will present a mini-rectial at the evening service. Birth Announcement Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Chesson, HI, of Raleigh, announce the birth of a daughter, Meredith Marie, on September S. polyester give the look-like suedes the practicality of easy care. Many garments feature the addition of natural fabrics, such as wool, silk, mink, alpaca and mohair to synthetics. For example, a mohair and acrylic sealer teams up with a wool polyester shirt. A dress and shirt weight knit combines 70 per cent polyester, 20 per cent wool and 10 per cent mink. With so many unusual blends being feature, it is extremely important to read and follow care label in structions. Some of the natural fibers or metal content of this season’s styles may require special care. Naturally, most Bi Miss Ann Elizabeth Davis Miss Davis To Marry Mr. and Mrs. William Arthur Davis, Sr., of Shawboro, announce the engagement and ap proaching marriage of their daughter, Ann Elizabeth, to Ronnie Lee Spivey, st>n of Mrs. Adolph Murphy Spivey of Tyner and the late Mr. Spivey. Miss Davis is a graduate of Camden High School and College of the Albemarle. She is employed by the Stale of North Carolina as deputy clerk of Superior Court in. Camden County. Mr. Spivey is a graduate of Chowan High School and has obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in forestry at N.C. State University. He is employed by AgTrac Equipment, Inc., of Elizabeth City. The wedding is planned for November 27 in Shiloh Baptist Church at 3 P M. All friends and relatives of the couple are invited to attend. Correction A story recently ap pearing in the Chowan Herald reported that Mrs. I.W. Garrett of Greensboro in working with Historic Edenton for the Cupola House was “not happy to have helped”. That statement was incorrect and should have read “was most happy to have helped”. The Chowan Herald sincerely regrets the error. Autumn Attiraicttanis See our colorful sportswear coordinates, and select mix'n match blouses, slacks, blazers and skirts for that well-dressed look that means so much to the fashion- conscious woman of to day. THE BETTY SHOPPE "Th* Smart Woman'* Fashion Hoadquarlm" synthetics and synthetic blends are machine washable and dryable. Along with pew textures, there is a marked softening of styles. Dirndls and full-of movement pleating or bias cuts are seen in skirts. Some pants feature drawstring waists, pleating and tucks. Others are straight and skinny. Slouch pants are full and soft over the hips and hug the ankles. The blouson look is the major shape for fall and meant to team up with skinny pants, 'full skirts. Jumpers, sloppy Joe sweaters and sweatshirts, pleated skirts, boxy blazers and vests are reminiscent of the 50’s. Split skirts and gauchos continue to appeal. Society News Miss Debbie Burroughs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gil Burroughs has accepted a teaching position in Bolivia, N.C. and is residing at Holden Beach. —O— Mr. and Mrs. Wilburn Caudle Mr. and Mrs. Paul Caudle of Elkin N.C. visited Mrs. Ruth Rose this week. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Thorud and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Chesson Jr., visited Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Chesson 111 and their new baby daughter in Raleigh Sunday. • —(>- Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hopkins left last Thursday to attend the West Virginia Annual Chamber of Com merce Convention at Greenbriar Resort Hotel, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Nooney, Mrs. Hopkins' brother. They also attended the Ford Dealer 1978 Model Showing at Scope in Norfolk before returning home. —o — Perry, Jr., a student at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs._ : fesgL-fea —o— Bill and Jim Chesson spent the weekend in Raleigh visiting their brother and his wife Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Chesson and attended the East Carolina - State Football game. Dr. Sam Bobbitt of Raleigh visited his daughter and her family Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dixon last weekend. —o— Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cale Jr. of McLean, Va. and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cale Sr., of Crozet, Va. visited Mr. and Mrs. Earl Harrell and other friends and relatives in Edenton Sunday. —o— and Mrs. James N. Oglesby visited Gates County on Sunday, where they attended a birthday party for Mr. Hertel Hofler. They also renewed many old friendships and had a marvelous time. The newest suit looks have cropped, unconstructed jackets that match or contrast. The rugged fashions combine sturdy pants with thick cable knit or overgrown hooded, shawl-collared or cowl- ■ necked sweaters. To feminize conservative! sportswear, soft shirts, blouson sweaters or jackets and windbreakers are coordinates. Shirts feature delicate detailing such as chirring, tucks, lace and smocking. Glitter comes into play, e.g. gold metallic stripes dramatize a mohair and acrylic cowl-necked' sweater; a blouse of rustic gauze features shimmery gold mini-stripes. Mixed fabrics, haber BPW Hears Talk On Alcoholism Mrs. Rosemary Dunsford, alcoholic rehabilitation counselor at Albemarle Mental Health Center in Manteo, was recently guest speaker at Edenton’s Business and Professional W'omens Club monthly meeting. In meeting this year’s club theme Change, Challenge and Response —for BPW members, Mrs. Dunsford spoke on the alcoholic woman. According to Mrs. Dun sford, a recovering alcoholic, “out of ap proximately 10-million alcoholics, 3 to 5-million are women.” In addition, not until two years ago was concern expressed for the alcoholic woman. North Carolina is one out of 43 states which has formed a task force to study the problem of women and alcohol. This is being done in conjunction with the N.C. Council on the Status of Women. Mrs. Dunsford em phasized that alcoholism is a disease of the total person and is treatable. If left untreated,, alcoholism can JdsSirey a jKMbn physically, •rftgfttally, sotialty and-or spiritually. Plus, it is a disease with social critism attached unlike other diseases. This social critism, adds guilt, fear and self- ANNA GOODWIN McCarthy Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McCarthy of 116 Griffin Street, Elizabeth City an nounce the birth of a daughter, Anna Goodwin, August 30 at Chowan Hospital. The maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Goodwin of Tyner and the paternal grandmother is Mrs. C.B. Morrisette of Elizabeth City. The paternal great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Small of Elizabeth City. IF IT NEEDS STEAM CLEANING § CALL US I EDENTON STEAM | uM' CLEANING I WE STEAM CLEAN | MOBILE HOMES ROOF HEAre 8 MSUjT MACHINERY... TRUCKS.., 1 mm MOTOR CLEANING 1 Also Featuring Steamex Brand Carpet Cleaner § For Prompt, Prolessional Service Call: | DALTON FURLOUGH .. THOMAS EVANS | 482-3365 482-2458 1 “WE WELCOME THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE YOU* | dasher touches are sport swear choices. A blouson windbreaker in blanket plaided brushed acrylic mixes with zip front pants in brushed polyester and cotton denim and a cowl ‘necked acrylic, sweater. A smapling of haberdashery is a classic hounds-tooth jacket with cotton velveteen collar and pocket flaps worn with polyester and wool jodhpurs. Tweeds, tartans and corduroys, in wide wales or quilted also abound. Prints are numerous in blouses, shirts and soft jackets. Along with the paisley-challis trend, neat geometries and flat florals appear. Unrelated prints, meant to go together via colorations, prevail in peasant looks. Three, four hatred to the alcoholic person, who is already suffering from an abun dance of these feelings. “An alcoholic is a person who consistantly drinks more than he planned to,” stated Mrs. Dunsford. One of the first symptoms of the disease is her (his) “inability and refusal to believe that one is drinking too much.” The alcoholic woman, unlike the alcoholic man, is a victim of a double stan dard. The result is that a greater stigma is attached to the alcoholic woman. Society does not see, nor accepts, any reasons why a woman might drink ex cessively or become an alcoholic. However, society seems to understand that a man may drink excessively and develop into an alcoholic due to work pressures, too much business entertaining, and so forth. In addition, it is more socially acceptable for a man to drink and to drink excessively than a woman. Drinking appears so be part of the male image. The end i .•