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THE County TIMES-NEWS Northampton County's Only Advertising and News Medium Vol. 82 No. 15 THE ROANOKE-CHOWAN TIMES — Ertablished 1892 THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1973 ☆ THE NORTHAMPTON COUNTY NEWS — Established 1926 10c Per Copy Rich Square, N. C. 40 Pages 4 Cancer Society Dollar Goes In Many Directions WOODLAND — “The vital programs of research, education and service account for 79 cents of each dollar spent annually by the American Cancer Society,” Mrs. Jane G. Wells, treasurer, of the Northampton County Unit of the American Cancer Society, said today. “Cancer research, which has scored dramatic advances, last year received $24-million or about 35 per cent,” she noted, “which was an ACS high. These vital research projects and all ACS activities are financed by contributions from the American people during the ACS annual Crusade beginning April 1, and from bequests and legacies.” Public education programs received about 16 per cent or $11.3 million. “Here the ehiphasis is on impressing upon the American people the necessity of periodic health checkups to discover cancer at its earliest and most curable stage,” said Mrs. Wells, “'as well as informing them about cancer’s seven warning signals.” Another 10 per cent or seven million dollars is devoted to professional education. These programs provide physicians, dentists, nurses and other medical personnel with information on the latest methods of detection and treatment of cancer. “But the important thing to remember, “Mrs. Wells reminded us, “is that 18 per cent given to the annual Cancer Crusade by Northamptoniaps will be spent in services to citizens of Northampton County. These services include patient assistance with drug bills, transportation to and from the hospital for treatments, and various other expenses attendant upon any extended illness.” Mrs. Wells administers this phase of the Cancer program in Northampton County on a volunteer basis. Another 21 per cent, or some $15-million, supported fund raising and management of the Society’s activities. To date, the ACS has made more than 8,000 grants for research projects and personnel. “Many of the nation’s nlajor cancer research programs at the major cancer centers were developed with the aid of these grants,” Mrs. Wells said. “There are now 22 eminent scientists holding lifetime ACS professorships in leading centers of learning and research throughout the country.” During its history, the ACS aided in supporting the development of procedures like the Pap test that has helped cut the death toll for uterine cancer in half in the past 25 years. Advances in drug treatment and radiation which is taking Hodgkin’s Disease out of the hopeless category were also aided by ACS funds. “These figures show the use of the ACS dollar in each phase of the campaign to save lives, and carry forward the battle against cancer on different fronts,” Mrs. Wells said. “This combination of research, education, and service is produced by the money you give to the Cancer Crusade in this crucial war of the American people against one of the scourges of humankind. Remember, ‘we want to wipe out cancer in your lifetime.’” Suspended Sentence To Garysburg Resident JACKSON -- A ‘Garysburg man received a two year suspended sentence from Superior Court Judge Perry Martin Thursday afternoon following a jury trial to conclude the spring term of Northampton County Superior Court. Eugene Jones, charged on three counts of assault with deadly weapon and one of reckless driving, was found W /V| Woodland Council To File To Issue Sewage Bonds WOODLAND — The town council of Woodland has announced its intention to file application with the Local Government Commission in Raleigh tor its approval of the issuance of two bonds, one for $35,000 and $85,000, which will then be subject to voter approval. The issuance of $35,000 of bonds will be to finance the improvement of the system maintained for the supply and distribution of water by the construction of water wells. water mains, latterals, and transmission and distribution lines. The $85,000 bonds are to finance the improvement of the system for the collection, treatment and disposal of sewage by the construction of sewage treatment facilities, the construction of pumping stations and the construction of sewage trunk, collection and outfall lines. The town council passed ordinances authorizing the issuance of these bonds April 9. Black Root Rot Study Underway In N'ampton JACKSON — Research by N. C. State University pathology specialists on black root rot disease has already begun in Northampton County, according to a report by County Extension Chairman Brodie H. Harrell. A five-acre, field which includes the Stephenson farm in Garysburg, operated by Reuben Turner, has been rented by N. C. State. Fertilizer and lime have been applied and the regular preparations made for the field. The Council of State voted last week to supply $74,000 from the Contingency and Emergency Funds to finance the crash research program on control of black root rot, a highly destructive soil borne fungus and threat to North Carolina’s $60 million peanut crop. Other monies will come from the Peanut Growers Association, and manufacturers of pesticides who support the research program. Black root rot, also known as C y 1 indr0c1 adium Crotalariae, has been positively identified in the following North Carolina Counties: Bertie, Bladen, Chowan, Edgecombe, Halifax, Hertford, Martin, Northampton, Pender and Washington. The appearance of the bright reddish-orange perithecia on stems and pegs of severely damaged plants is a certain diagnotic sympton of this disease. It first appeared in South Carolina, then Virginia, and then North Carolina. It has also been reported in Japan. The program is being conducted by Dr. Marvin Buete, Dr. R. C. Rowe, and Professor J. C. Wells, all of the NCSU Plant Pathology Department. 3 Changes Announced In Support Program FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA MEM BERS, left to right, Gary Elliott (Roanoke Federation chaplain,) Reginald Edmonds, Maxwell Whitaker (secretary,) and James Tillery (sentinel) of W. S. Creecy High School won the Livestock Judging Contest in Rocky Mount April 4. They received first place in judging two classes of cattle, Herefords and Angus steers, and two classes of swine, market and breeding. Northampton High School received fourth place. guilty of all four charges. Judge Martin gave Jones two years in Northampton County jail, suspended for five years under the condition that he surrender his license for two years and not violate any laws for two years. He was to return for the March 1974 term of Superior ‘Court to show compliance. He was also ordered to pay costs of court. Wait For September Report By JOSEPH COVOLO JR. RALEIGH — “We’re all for a four-year medical school at East Carolina University but any action now would just be jumping the gun.” These were the words of Lewiston’s Seaator J. J. (Monk) Harrington and Ahoskie’s Representative Roberts Jernigan as they commented on a bill introduced in the House last week by Rep. Larry Eagles of Edgecombe County calling for a statewide referendum on the proposed med school. ?m 'A, mm if ^ THESE STUDENTS FROM W. S. CREECY HIGH SCHOOL were selected as members of the Society of Outstanding American High School Students. Recognition is based on scholarship, excellence in leadership and civic contributions. Top row, left to right: Lowell Shoulders, Scarlet Moses, Marcia Magette, Wanda Alston, Jacqui Moore, Cynthia Boone, Audrey Ward, Barbara Tann, Kathy Colson, Jane Bryant. Bottom row, left to right: Brenda Casper, Marilyn Richard son, Denise Conwell, Shelia Carey, Evelyn Deans, Thelma Grant, Debbie Colson, Elizabeth Creecy, Becky Human, Ollie Mae Green. Both Roanoke-Chowan legislators interviewed Monday shared the identical feelings on the matter. “I do not personally think a statewide Bond issue for the medical school at ECU would pass right now. I know we have some fairly strong support in many places and a lot of influencial names are on Rep. Eagles’ bill but I just feel our timing is off,” Rep Jernigan said. “Two years ago I voted for a Board of Governors for the state’s 16 universities. More recently I was for the study commission to look into the proposed school. The commission’s report is due in Septmeber and we will make our moves accordingly from there.” “I, too, am extremely interested in getting that medical school at ECU expanded to a four-year program,” Sen. Harrington said. “Like Rep. Jernigan, however, I feel we would be jumping the gun by moving right now on the school.” If the September report is favorable then we will move on the issue and get the expansion started as quickly as we can. If the report is not favorable then they are going to see some real action. They are going to feel the wrath of the boys from eastern North Carolina. The school is wanted, and needed.” When asked about the fact that officials from two of the state’s other medical schools (See REPORT Page 16) Northampton hvpeirty Taxes Due By April 20 JACKSON — Property taxes in Northampton County are due. They should be paid before April 20 or the county tax collector will be required to advertise the property as provided by law. The indemnity charge for late payment is three-fourths per cent per month. At present the indemnity is 4V4 per cent. In May it will be five per cent plus a $2 advertising cost; and nine per cent by the end of the year. County residents are reminded to mail their remittance to Jhe county tax collector ' to avoid advertisement. For giving worthless checks, a penalty of 10 per cent of the amount of the check will be added to all returned checks. JACKSON — “In January Secretary of Agriculture Earl Butz told the peanut farm leaders that if they didn’t write a new program to reduce costs, he would. Now he has,” commented Marshall Grant, president of the Peanut Growers Cooperating Marketing Association and the Northampton County Farm Bureau. Butz has announced three changes in the peanut support program: He eliminated the sheller- purchase program. This agreement between USDA and the shelters, who buy farmers’ stock peanuts, permitted shelters to sell back peanuts they didn’t have sales for, or low quality peanuts. They could be sold back to commodity credit aps—‘ations at a set price. If the government permitted, they guaranteed to pay at least price support and not to buy any peanuts not graded by government graders to determine quality. The farmers also agreed to furnish at least part of the storage tor government loan peanuts. Ninety per cent of the storage facilities ■■ in North Carolina and Virginia are controlled by the shelters who are no longer obliged to pay government support prices. Without storage, government loans are of little value. Any low quality peanut now must be sold into a segment of the trade, such as oil or peanut butter. He reduced loan value of peanuts by $15 per ton. This means farmers will have to pay for grading, handling and storing of peanuts under government loan. He reduced support price of segregation-three by $50 per ton at loan value. Segregation- one are peanuts of the best quality, with less than two per cent damage. Segregation-twd ha^FTwore than two per cent damage but no alfla toxin. Segregation-three are peanuts with any alfla toxin. David Britt Appointed To Governor's School David Britt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Britt of Severn, has been chosen to attend the North Carolina Governor’s School, one of the State’s most prestigeous summer schools. The seven-week session, which begins June 17, is held each summer on the Salem College campus at Winston- Salem. DaVid, who is a junior Northampton County High School, has chosen the Natural Science curriculum for the Title I Federal Funding Cut Almost 50 Per Cent summer’s work. All courses of study are designed for exceptional students and allow them to do advanced studies not usually available in other schools. While scholastic abilities and achievements are important in selecting the participants for the (See SCHOOL Page 16) JACKSON — Northampton Schools have been notified that their ESEA Budget projection for fiscal Year 73-74 has been cut by about 50 per cent from last year. According to W. R. King, ESEA director in Northampton, “Its the census which has killed us.” “The 1970 census shows 1,665 pupils eligible in the below $2,000 poverty figure class. 1,665 at $217.95 per student, comes to $362,886.75 Of the orginal $720,820 budgeted, 15 per cent was cut and an operational budget of $612,697 was submitted. Now, this figure is almost cut in half,” King said. “Although we would like to think something will come up which will increase our funding I do not care to display false hope. Until actual directives come down from state level we can only guess and make very general plans,” King concluded. Three Men Face Forgery Charges JACKSON — Charges of forgery and grand larcency were made against John Washington, 17, of Jackson. Washington broke into three glass postal boxes in the Jackson post office and stole a check for $608 which he attempted to cash in Roanoke Rapids where he was picked up. Two Murfreesboro men, Alverna Shearin, 23, and Benjamin Newsome, 24, were charged with forging two checks. Newsome was released on $2500 bond. Deputy Sheriff Grover Parker investigated two break-ins in Rich Square, one in the Record Shop and another in tj;e clubhouse. Woodland Horse Show Set April 29 WOODLAND -- It’s spring and in Woodland everything is coming up horses! The combined Civic Clubs of Woodland are going to make the Eleventh Annual Woodland Horse Show the most exciting ever. Men, women, and children in the whole community are hard at work preparing for widespread at tendance at the always popular Horse Show. The event which is recognized by the Mid-Carolinas Association and officially certified is under the supervision of Mr. Tom Daughtry an(i Mr. Leslie White. The date to remember is Sunday, April 29, and the time 1 p.m. with 35 classes showing with 11 money classes and 24 trophy classes — and as a special feature, a trophy for the best horse in the show. The location has changed this year with the entire block in back of the Woodland North Carolina National Bank being prepared as a tremendous arena. Easy ac cessibility will encourage numerous spectators and provide opportunities for the women of the community to serve plate lunches and snacks throughout the afternoon. Plenty of food will be available and for the first time in a number of years there will be some ringside parking for those who wish to view the show from their cars. With Ben Marks as Ringmaster and Red Jenkins as Associate Ringmaster and excited enterents already grooming their horses for show, co-chairmen Daughtry and White promise the best show ever. The Annual Horse Show has become a Woodland tradition and is its single largest cooperative project to raise funds for youth activities for the community and surrounding area. Admission tickets can be obtained at Motzno’s Department Store in Woodland or at Liverman’s Grocery Store at only $1. Tickets will also be available at the gate. Many area residents have never missed a single show since its beginning and the Committee hopes they will all be back, by moving the location to a just off Main Street vacant area and by making elaborate preparations for comfort and convenience, they hope to at tract new spectators to this popular annual favorite. Get your ticket in advance or get it at the gate, but come and join the crowd and have a good time! All of Woodland is working for you to have a fine afternoon! ;.C- David Britt Sawmill Fire Causes $3000 In Damages GASTON — An estimated $3000 damage was done by, a fire Tuesday morning at Clary’s Sawmill on N. C. 46 east of Gaston. Fifteen members of the Gaston Volunteer Fire Department responded with one truck to the 8:10 alarm. No one was injured but two pieces of equipment, a chip conveyor and a hydraulic hose, were damaged beyond repair. “We were just fortunate that was all,” commented J. C. Ludy Jr., president of the sawmill company. “We give the sprinkler system credit for saving it.” Cause of the fire, which was located in the debarker, is still undetermined.
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