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/,tn Volume XLIX - No. 41 Edenton, North Carolina, Thursday, October 31, 1985 Single Copies 25 Cents Not At Bottom Yet Instead of conducting a public countdown of prospects who have decided not to seek the Democratic nomination for the United States Senate, we think the party leadership should start counting its blessings and figure out a way to use the assets it has. It was not the end of the world when Jim Hunt, Terry Sanford, Lauch Faircloth and now Bill Fri day decided against making the race. That was big news because everybody thought at least one or more of them would be making the race. Nor is it big news any more when reporters call up every prominent Democrat they can think of and give him and op portunity to say no. What motivated most of these against running was the fact that pre-announcement surveys failed to turn up a broad base of en thusiastic support, with the possi ble exception of Bill Friday, who had committed himself to finish his term as president of the university of North Carolina. But we think these candidates - and they are all good men - have misread the political climate of the moment. As one of those recently turned out to pasture, we can report that the people are just not interested in politics these days. The pastures are relatively green and the living in North Carolina is good. There is enough money for new cars and boats, for food and clothes, for vacations and trips and the people have lit tle time for politics. In that context, any candidate who expects every trial balloon to produce a groundswell of support is going to be disappointed. The times demand a willingness to work hard, to travel much, to develop support at the grassroots. And there is still time for that, — given the right man. Who are some of the right men? To begin with there is Richard son Preyer of Greensboro, a former federal judge, an ex congressman, an outstanding lawyer, who placed first in a three-way race for governor, on ly to be defeated in a. runoff. Despite that party rebuff, Rich Preyer did not sulk in his tent, but has continued to be active in the party’s interest. He served on the speaker’s list during the last elec tion and, no doubt, helped keep things from turning out worse than they did. We mentioned Rich Preyer’s name the other day to a friend who was among Beverly Lake’s supporters in that three-way con test for governor and were sur Continued On Page 4 County Heart Association Honored RALEIGH—The Chowan Coun ty Heart Association was doubly honored by the American Heart Association, North Carolina Af filiate at its Meeting of Delegates, October 25 in Raleigh. The Chowan Heart Association, which was named Heart Associa tion of the Year last year, won an award for having the most consis tent income growth rate based on percentage over a five-year period. The Chowan volunteers ^ also received an award for sur passing their 1984-45 fundraising goal. More than $13,300 was rais ed by Chowan County in the fight against heart and blood vessel diseases. Cardiovascular disease was responsible for more than 50 per cent of the deaths in Chowan County last year. ' The Meeting of Delegates brought together more than 150 volunteer leaders from across the state to share ideas, discuss policy and recognize achievements. Featured speaker was Antonio Gotto, M.D., immediate past president of the American Heart Association. > Municipal Elections Planned For Nov. 5th Edenton voters will be electing a mayor, an at-large councilman, a third ward councilman and a fourth ward councilman in the town’s municipal elections on Tuesday, November 5. (A sample ballot is printed on page 9B.) Incumbent Mayor Roy Harrell, who has held the office for 12 years, is being challenged by political newcomer John T. Dowd, a former high school teacher and local businessman. At-Large Councilman Rev. James Fenner, pastor of Pro vidence Road Baptist Church, is running against another newcomer, E.N. “Pete” Manning, General Manager at the Chowan Herald and former chairman of the Chowan County Board of Elections. Both Third Ward Councilman Allen B. Harless, manager, Eden ton Kellogg-Morgan Insurance Agency and Fourth Ward Coun cilman Willis Privott, an employee at Edenton Furniture Company, are running unopposed for re-election. “There seems to be a lot of in terest in this election; we expect a larger turnout than usual, com mented Marjorie T. Allen, Super visor of Elections. Allen said there are currently 2,735 registered voters in Edenton. The non-partisan election is open to any registered voter within the city limits. Polls will open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. at Edenton’s polling places: East Precinct - The County Building - and West Precinct - Municipal Building. Curbside voting will be allowed from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. only. Today (Thursday) at 5 p.m. is the deadline for applying for absentee ballots. And tomorrow (Friday) is the deadline for retur ning those ballots to the Chowan County Board of Elections Office located in the old courthouse on E. King Street. On election day, any registerd voter who has moved from one precinct to another more than 30 days before the election, but has not submitted a change of address report, may still vote if he goes to polling place for the precinct at which he is registered and obtains an election day transfer. A registered voter who has moved from one precinct to iNm Harrell Dowd Fenner Manning Harless Privott Company Considers Transfer To Area Pelikan, Inc., a company head quartered in Franklin, Tennessee, should begin manufacturing typewriter ribbons at the Den nison Manufacturing Company plant in Edenton by early next year, if all goes as planned. Walter Derungs, the president of the company which now has plants located in Derry, Penn sylvania and Franklin, Ten nessee, told members of the Chowan County Industrial Facilities and. Pollution Control Financing Authority on Tuesday, “Our intent is to transfer some of the production being done in Franklin, Tennessee and bring it here.” He said the existing Dennison plant, which manufactures similar ribbons, and the good business climate in North Carolina were two reason for con sidering transferring part of the company’s operations to Edenton. Another plus is the fact that the Edenton facility has a solvent coating facility, something the Tennessee plant lacks. If the company does decide to buy the local plant and set up operations here, Derungs said that Pelikan. Inc. plans to expand the Dennison facility. He also said it is possible the plant may employ as many as 400 workers by 1990. Although personnel would be transferred from the Tennesse plant, Derungs said his company was committed to hiring people currently employed at the Den nison facility. "We need that solid core of people who know how to run the plant," he said. Because Pelikan, Inc. would be increasing the amount of produc tion at the local plant, an invest ment of $1 million would be made to beef up pollution control. “I’m committed to install pollution con trol right from the start,” Chowan District Court News Chowan County District Court was in session October 29, the Honorable J. Richard Parker presiding over the criminal calendar. Charles Walter Pake was found guilty of driving 70 in a 55mph zone. He was fined $10 and cost of court. Alice Riddick Holley was found guilty on charges of DWI and fail ing to reduce speed. She was sentenced to 60 days suspended for 1 year on the condition she pay a fine of $100 and cost of court. She is to surrender her drivers license, attend ADET school and perform 48 hours of community service; she appealed. Walter Louis Cofield Jr, was found guilty of DWI. He was sentenced to 90 days suspended for 1 year on the condition he pay a fine of $150 and cost of court. He is to perform 72 hours of com munity service, attend ADET school and surrender his drivers license. Emil Robert Gacki was found guilty on a charge of DWI. He was sentenced to 60 days suspended for 1 year on the condition he pay a fine of $150 and pay court costs. He is to attend ADET school, per form 72 hours of community ser vice and surrender his drivers license. He was also found guilty on a charge of possessing mari juana and fined $50 and cost of court. Itocco Joseph DeGrasse was found guilty of driving 68 in a 55inph /.one. He was fined $10 and cost of court. •Jack Stern Courtney II was found guilty of exceeding a safe speed. He was fined $10 and cost of court. Linda Jones Cherry was found guilty on charges of driving 70 in a 55mph zone and littering. She was fined $25 and cost of court; she appealed. Joseph Webb Campen Jr. was found guilty of exceeding a safe speed. He was ordered to pay court costs. Marvis Anthony White was found guilty of driving 87 in a 55mph zone. He was sentenced to 30 days suspended for 1 year on the condition he pay a fine of $75 and cost of court. He lost his license for 30 days. Continued On Page 4 Aces Defeat Roanoke: 18-0 “Our young kids are growing. We’re asking more from them each game and getting it,” ex plained Coach Jay Swicegood after defeating Roanoke 18-0 last Friday night in Northeastern Con ference football action. Sophomore quarterback; Erie Downing did another excellent job phasing for two touchdowns and running for another. The touchdown passes were caught by Brian Bunch and DeRonne Felton. Dorian Harris also caught two for 26 yards. The Aces received outstanding rushing yardage from Erie Downing with 94 yards on 9 carries and from Roy Ford with 47 yards on 10 carries. Continued On Page I Derungs said. The Chowan County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority took a step in bringing the company to town by signing a letter of inducement urging Chowan County to issue in dustrial revenue bonds worth $10 million. The inducement agree ment does not bind the county or Pelikan, Inc. The Town of Edenton is apply ing for an Economic Development Grant of $750,000 to be added to the $10 million bonds. A public hearing on the matter has been set for 1 p.m. on November 15 in the commis sioner’s room on the second floor of the courthouse. If the revenue bonds and project are approved by the Board of County Commis sioners, the Financial Authority will submit an application for ap proval of the project to the Secretary of the NC Department of Commerce. On Wednesday, representatives from Pelikan, Inc., County Manager Cliff Copeland, Town Administrator Sam Noble and Ex ecutive Vice President of the Edenton-Chowan Chamber of Commerce Jerry Hendee travel ed to Raleigh to discuss the pro ject with representatives from the NC Department of Commerce and the Division of Environmental Management. another within the county more than 30 days before the election, but has not submitted a change of address report, may vote if he goes to the polling place for the precinct at which he is registered and obtains an election day transfer. If a registered voter has moved into town from the county more than 30 days before the elec tion, he may obtain a transfer at the Elections Office on King Street. Anyone who has moved from one precinct to another within the 30 day period before the election, should go to his old precinct to vote. If anyone has any questions about this election, they may call the Elections Board at 482-4010. Fall Craft Festival By Rebecca Bunch The sixteen-member Edenton National Guard Ladies Auxiliary will be holding their major fund raising project of the year Satur day, November 2 when their an nual Fall Craft Festival gets underway. It will be held at the new National Guard Armory near the Edenton Airport from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Admission is free, and a good time is guaranteed for all. Approximately 42 craftspersons have set up tables, and the Ladies Auxiliary will be in charge of an on-site concession stand. Foods to be served include: hot dogs, sausage biscuits, beverages, and delicious baked goods. The Craft Festival is the result of months of planning and hard work, according to Auxiliary member Shirley Kirby. “But we’re glad to do it,” she com ments, “because the funds raised from it are used for so many wor thwhile community projects.” Among those who will benefit are Chowan County students; part of the proceeds will go towards fun ding of three different state and local scholarships. In addition, the Auxiliary also provides financial support for victims of house fires and other disasters as well as Special Olympics and the Chowan-Edenton Optimist Club’s annual July 4th celebration. Kirby also notes how pleased they are that the Craft Festival is so popular with area artisans. “We get a lot of inquiries just by word of mouth,” she says. “One person will have a booth and tell Continued On Page 4 Jim Woods Jaycees’ Benefit The Edenton Jaycees are mak ing final preparations for their Ronald McDonald House Gospel Benefit Show on November 9th. The organization is looking for ward to an exciting evening filled with talented entertainers. These performers include Mrs. Gloria Holley, who has sung with the North Carolina Symphony, and the Mt. Zion Quartet, who have recorded their music. There will also be two local church choirs in the show, one of which has existed for 100 years. Master of Ceremonies for the evening will be Mr. Jim Woods of WNCT-TV. In recent communica tions with the Jaycees, Mr. Woods Continued On Page 4 Area Survey Enumeration for the Edenton City Directory will begin this week. It will be published by R.L. Polk & Co., of Richmond Virginia, who have produced this reference book since 1870. Information will be secured by an authorized interviewer, L. Ed ward Lee, who will be wearing a badge identifying himself as an employee of R.L. Polk & Co. He will be requesting the name, ad dress, occupation, place of employment, telephone number (if listed), whether homeowner or renter at each address. All oc cupants 18 or older will be listed by name. Only the number of those under 18 will be secured. At those dwellings where no one is home when he calls, a form labeled “Important Request” will be left. It can be filled out and mailed to the address shown on the form. The cooperation of all residents and business people is urged in the interest of producing a most com plete and accurate City Directory for this community. .11',STICK FINALLY SKHYKI) Last Thursday evening, at the Edenton-Chowan Chamber of Commerce Annual Roast, “Davida" Har rell - Chowan County's only lady of the street—made another impassioned plea for help. As may of our readers will recall, at a similar event in 1980. this same misguided person appeared with accusations directed at one of our prominent citizens. For five long years the question of alimony and child support hung heavily over the head of Jack Habit. Before a large audience of Edenton citizens. Deputy Linda Terry served James Carlisle “Pete” I)ail with papers clearly placing the responsibility where it belong ed. The fact that the child, lovingly cradled in the arms of “Davida". displayed a prominent white eyebrow rather than a hooked nose made it evident to all that justice had finally been served. In the above photo “Peter Rabbit” Dail is shown publicly acknowledging his obligation by handing little Kenny Harrell a dollar bill.
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