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Ullje Harren IRecnrfc i Volume 84 15* Per Copy Warrenton, County Of Warren, North Carolina Thursday, August 20 1981 Number 33 Warren Jurors Drawn The names of 45 Warren County citizens have been drawn for jury duty during a civil term of Warren County District Court scheduled to begin on Monday, August 24, at 10 a. m. Names for jury duty are Mildred A. Battle, Linda Stegall Perry, Walter J. Bender, Stephenson Harrison, Mary Ann Davis, Johnny Myron Williams, Freida M. Seaman, Nick Patrick Hunt, Lorraine H. Maynard, Alfred Baskett and R. Edward Hunter. Also, Charles P. Ellington, HI, Bert tdean W. Baker, Malc;>m Roscoe Williams, Sr., Elaine Davis, James Jordan, Jimmy Wheeler Edwards, Mary Dowell Taylor, Mittie Brown Harrison, Portia Davis Barnes, Andrew Sampson Kenley, Jr., and Frank Baker, Jr. Also, Dorothy Longmire Rivers, Lucille Williams Alston, Robert H. Dunston, Helen Buernice Bumette, Sue Garden Burwell, Mil(Continued on page 3) There's only one way to climb a greased pale, and that'* through teamwork. Thia i> the advice of these Cochrane Eastern workers who reached the top of the pole Saturday and claimed a $5* bill tacked to Its top. The fan was part of the activity as some 4M Cochrane employees and guests met at the Fairgrounds for their annual picnic. Bingo, basketball, maanwalks, train rides, miniature golf and horseshoes were among the events which thrilled children and adults. A barbecue and chicken dinner was served shortly after noon at the midway point of the day's activities. (8taff Phato) w »» Everywhere that young M god which Michael has owi many a spectator in Warrer has been visiting his gre Richardson of Warrenton, in Henderson. Teachers As 19814 Teachers in the Warren County School system reported to work for the 1981-82 school year on Aug. 13. After spending the morning in the school to which they were assigned, teach-a ers gathered that after " Halifax EMd f Last-Minute j r Halifax EMC has won f last-minute reprieve fronit a 16 percent hike in the cosiy of bulk power fron>f Carolina Power and ligh Company, which supplied about 24 percent of thty Enfield based Coopera»r, tlves' wholesale powei purchases. ts aSmStoryCommkatai ordered a five-month suspension of the higher rates, which had been set to become effective this week, according to James Ellen, manager of Halifax EMC. Under the agency's procedures, wholesale rate hikes are allowed to become effective after a suspension of from one day up to five months. Representatives of the It EMCs and the tS municipal electric systems which buy CP4L wholesale power had petitioned FERC tor the five-month suspension and for an overall rate reduction. EDen said the suspension will mean the new rates cannot take effect until mid-January. "We couldn't be more pleased twfimt* delay will save the co-ops JM.WI.V ojSc.lt.Spai IUIUIB day "main streamed" with hearing children. Brenda Mitchiner, who teaches sign language at Gallaudet College, pointed out that "when the kids are mainstreamed, they're on their own. Half of the kids just nod their heads whether they understand or not." "The only thing that will save them is books," she said. But because English is their second language, many deaf people don't enjoy reading, according to Mitchiner Some schools spend so much time teaching deaf children English that other subjects are neglected. Mitchiner claimed. "Many deaf people are not satisfied with the present educational system," she said. "We want deaf children to get as much as hearing children." Brenda and John Mitchiner were both born into hearing families and lost their auditory sense at a young age. TTieir children were also born hearing. But while Brenda's hearing progressively worsened, her son John lost his suddenly after he was hit by a swing at about 18 months. Tyson's hearing Is Honored a time of fellowship were enjoyed by the entire congregation of the church. Visit In Texas Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Capps and sons, Tim and Davis, visited Mr. Clinton Capp's brother. Chip, in Texas City, Texas, recently. During the ten-day trip that led through the Western North Carolina mountains, Georgia, Alabama and Louisiana, the group was able to spend some time in New Orleans, La., and Montgomery, Virginia Electric and Power Company, which supplies about 63 percent of halif&x EMC's bulk power purchases, has filed for a 22 percent increase in its wholesale rates to the six VEPCO served electric co-ops in North Carolina. This increase is slated to become effective Sept. 1st of this year unless the co-ops are successful in getting a suspension andor rate reduction. Local Students Win Scholarships Scholarships have been announced for 15 students in the Agricultural Institute at North Carolina State University for the 1M1-82 academic year. The scholarships were (Continued on page 9) 'lis BS A afcwt family," Brenda Mitchiner said. "There is no typical deaf family." Registrars And Judges Are Named Registrars and judges of election tor the 14 precincts of Warren County will be sworn in for two-year terms at a meeting in the county courthouse on Friday, Aug. 21, at 11 o'clock. The oaths of office will be administered by Mrs. Janice Crump, chairman of the Warren County Board of Elections. Registrars and judges of election were appointed by the Warren County Board of Elections at a meeting on Aug. 4. In announcing their appointments, Mrs. Crump pointed out that their terms of office shall be for two years from the specified date of their appointment until their successors are qualified. Persons appointed to these offices must be 1 registered voters and residents of the precincts from which Appointed, Mrs. Crump said. She added that not more than one judge in each precinct shall belong to the same political party as the registar. She said the names were chosen from lists provided by the chairmen of the two parties in the county. Precincts, registrars and judges of elections, were listed by Mrs. Crump as follows: RIVER TOWNSHIP, Precinct No. 1-Carla B. Williams, registrar; Jeannete Newsome and Venetta Grant, judges of election. S EXPOUND TOWNSHIP, Precinct No. 2Carolyn Aycock, registrar; Ruth Warwick and Nina Goode, judges of election. HAWTREE TOWNSHIP, Precinct No. 3Elizabeth Baskerville, registrar; Dempsey Davis and Brenda Keeter, judges of election. SMITH CREEK TOWNSHIP, Precinct No. 4Annie Gavin; registrar; Edith Rooker and Betty Hendricks, judges of election. NUTBUSH TOWNSHIP, Precinct No. 5-Margaret Jordan, registrar; Leonard M. Bender and Geraldine Thompson, judges of election. SANDY CREEK TOWNSHIP, Precinct No. 6James Shearin, registrar; Mary Aycock and Alma Short, Judges of election. SHOCCO TOWNSHIP, Precinct No. 7-Jeannette West, registrar; Delbera Kearney and Edward Somerville, judges of election. FISHING GREEK TOWNSHIP, Precinct No. 8-Willie Mae E. Richardson, registrar; Lucille S. Richardson, and Pear line R. Whitley, judges of election. Mrs. Frances Mae George of Warrenton celebrated her 82nd birthday last week by making a contribution to Warren General Hospital. Mrs. George, who said she is interested in seeing the operating room reopened, is shown presenting a check to Hospital Administrator Lynn Orfgen, left, and Roy Pat Robertson, chairman of the hospital's board of trustees. The money was given to Mrs. George in lieu of birthday presents by her three daughters, Willie Mae George of Warrenton, Mrs. Maxine Byrum of Richmond, Va., and Mrs. George Rickman of Wilson. Born in 1899 in Selma, Ala., Mrs. George had nursing training at State Baptist Hospital in Selma before moving to Warrenton's Peck Manufacturing Co. village in 1929. She was the only nurse in this area until the hospital opened. She campaigned to have the hospital built in Warrenton. She used to help the late Dr. F. P Hunter go into the homes to help in deliveries of babies, and once even helped perform an operation in a home. Both Mr. Orfgen and Mr. Robertson were high in their praise of Mrs. George for her help for the hospital. (Staff Photo) JUDKINS TOWNSHIP, Precinct No. 9-Omelia C. Spruill. registrar; James M. Overby and Jessie Nicholson, judges of elections. WEST WARRENTON TOWNSHIP, Precinct No. 10-Margaret Pettaway, registrar; Cornelia McGrier and Gordon B. Hull, judges of election. FORK TOWNSHIP, Precinct No. 41-Lucy M. Alston, registrar; Nancy A. Moore and Mary E. Alston, Judges of election. ROANOKE TOWNSHIP, Precinct No. 12-Grace Williams, registrar; Elizabeth Jones and B. D. Pauline, judges of election. NORLINA TOWNSHIP, Precinct No. 13-Lucille Young, registrar; Bertha Forte and Eva B. Ayscue, judges of election. EAST WARRENTON, Precinct No. 14-Thelma B. Davis, registrar; Dorothy Fowler and Mary Guy Harris, judges of election. Hair Scores Big When Norlina businessman A. B. Hair made up for never having won anything in his life, he made up in a big way. Mr. Hair said this week he didn't think his chances were too good when he bought a ticket on a new car as part of a carpet purchase from the L. D. Brinkman Co. of Orlando, Fla. The drawing for the new car came during the July Carpet Market held in Atlanta, Ga. Mr. Hair, > m .WWkf.S- 1 ■■ accompanied by his wife, was in attendance at the market, but left before the drawing was held for the new car. He was reached by telephone in his hotel room to be told that he held the winning ticket. He said he drove the new car home while his wife returned with the car they had driven to Atlanta. His prize: A white 1981 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, which he points out is the only thing he has ever won. Congressman To Visit Here Today Second District Congressman L. H. Fountain of Tarboro is scheduled to pay a visit to the Warrenton Tobacco Market today (Thursday). According to a schedule released by the congressman's Washington office, Rep. Fountain will visit the Warrenton Tobacco Market from 9 a. m. until 11:30 a. m. On Friday Congressman Fountain is scheduled to be at the Littleton Town Hall from 3 p. m. until 3:30 p. m. Mart Does Well After six sales days, the Warrenton Tobacco Market has posted an average of $151.29 per hundred pounds, George Willis Shearin, sales supervisor, has reported. Shearin's report came after two days of sales last week in which leaf topped the $150 plateau. Thus far for the season, Shearin noted, the market has sold 2,126,973 pounds for $3,202,803. Teachers Are Shown Gathered In New High School ■* - - «*t *.* _ ijUj
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