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Around Norlina Telephone 456-3329 To Include Your News Mr. and Mrs. 0. R. Baker spent Sunday in Raleigh and visited Mr. and Mrs. Roy Daniel. Mrs. Ruby Warren and Mrs. Rhonda Warren, of Chesapeake, Va., visited their sisters, Mrs. Sarah Gunter, Mrs. Linda Leit ner, Mrs. Alice Herron and Mrs. Ada Carter over the weekend. Mrs. Earl Haddock and Mrs. Ruth Gettings, of Chester, Va., visited their mother, Mrs. Myrtle Fleming, recently. Mr. and Mrs. Ferrel Gard, of Virginia Beach, Va., and Mr. and Mrs. James T. Fleming, of War renton, were Sunday visitors of Mrs. Myrtle Fleming. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Harp spent the past month in Titusville, Fla. with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Nicholson. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hester, of Williamsburg, Va., spent Wednesday of last week with Thurston Ayscue at the Warren Nursing Center. Mi*, and Mrs. Sonny Goodbar, of Durham, visited Mrs. Gladys Norwood on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne New some, of Littleton, visited Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hundley on Sun day. Mrs. Teresa King and daughter, Beth, of South Hill, Va., also visited on Sunday. Traveling Tourism Is Topic Of Talk Before Clubwomen "Traveling Tourism of North Carolina" was the topic discussed by a United Telephone System representative at the Nov. 1 meeting of the Norlina Woman's Club. After being introduced by Mrs. Alice Robertson, Wayne Lewis used slides to illustrate many places of interest in eastern North Carolina. He is affiliated with the Winston-Salem/Raleigh district of United Telephone. The nine members attending the meeting hosted at the Norlina Woman's Clubhouse by Mrs. Mildred Grissom and Mrs. Lou Traylor were welcomed by Mrs. Eleanor Hayes, vice chairman. Mrs. Alice Robertson led the devotion, using "A Bundle of Sticks," a reading from the N.C.F. book of devotions. Mrs. Alice Stultz led the pledge to the flag. The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as read by Mrs. Pattie Brauer. The treasurer's report was accepted as read by Mrs. Lou Traylor. There were no committee re ports. A decision was made to remember two members who are ill. A sweet course was served by the hostesses. The next meeting will be a covered dish meal on Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. hosted by Mrs. Allison Hundley and Mrs. Mary Ann Hill. Guests will be the husbands and friends of members. L. Earl Stegall, of Lake Gaston, and Mrs. Nell D. Stegall, of Henderson, announce the engage ment of their daughter, Karen S. Stegall, to Alan Held Powell, son of Carter and Winnifred Powell, of Charlotte. A Dec. 30 wedding is planned. Mrs. Rooker Feted By Family, Friends Mrs. Selma Rooker celebrated her birthday over the weekend with family and friends. Among the visitors and well-wishers were: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tingle, of Richmond, Va.; Mr. and Mrs. Truett Callahan, of Winder, Ga.; Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Smith, of Appomattox, Va.; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Callahan, of Winder, Ga.; Mrs. Lynn Hunter, of Greensboro; Mrs. Antha Wade and daughter, Barbara, of Williamsburg, Va.; Mrs. Barbara Davis and son, Matthew; Mrs. Linwood Calla han , of Winder, Ga.; Mrs. Ernest Buchannan, of Wi'iuamsburg, Va.; Mrs. Rebecca Wilson, of Warrenton; and Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Smith, of Raleigh. Connection Fee Hiked The Norlina Town Board held their montly meeting Monday night in the Norlina Town Hall and took the following action: ? set the leaf pick up dates from Oct. 15-Jan 15 each year. Residents are asked to have leaves only raked to the street ditch line. Town personnel will not enter any yards to pick up leaves. ? raised the water reconnection fee to $20 from $5. In addi tion, Norlina residents will have to pay a $50 charge if their meter has to be disconnected. A $40 deposit is required for those residents who rent their homes or live in mobile homes. The new rates go into effect January 1. Nine Million Pounds Sold On Local Market In 1989 By DIANE DAVIS Staff Writer The Warrenton Tobacco Market closed with an average nearly six and a half dollars higher than that of last year, but tobacco companies didn't buy as much of the golden leaf as an ticipated by local farmers. Mrs. Alice R. Robertson, sales supervisor for the local market, reported that the market closed this year with an average of $168.31, $6.42 above last year's closing average of $161.89. Total pounds sold during this year's market were 9,026,277 for an amount of $15,192,004.99. The Flue-Cured Tobacco Stabi lization Corporation claimed Two Are Baptized Quentin Thomas Coffman and Michael Burton Coffman were baptized on Sunday, Nov. 5 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church by the Rev. Vicki Wesen. They are the sons of Mrs. Cheryl Coffman, of Norlina, and Dr. D. R. Coff man, of Norlina. Godparents of the youths are Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnson, and Dr. Lyman B. Henderson and Dr. Nannette Henderson, all of Warrenton. 753,147 pounds of tobacco, or 8% of this year's leaf. Mrs. Robertson said only 41,301 pounds, or 1% of the 1988 market's leaf was taken into Stabilization stocks. "Last year, the tobacco com panies purchased more tobacco," she said. Sold on Wednesday of last week were 146,232 pounds of tobacco for a value of $245,530.39. An average of $167.90 was calculated, with 14,319 pounds of leaf falling under the federal sup port price level. The final sale day brought in $103,462.07 to local farmers, with 62,792 pounds being sold. An average of $164.77 was figured for that day, with 430 pounds going to Stabilization. There were 25 sales days on this year's market. Mrs. Robert son said that because of the low poundage at the end of this season, there will not be much carryover leaf when the 1990 Warrenton Tobacco Market opens. Mayor's Race (Continued from page 1) day's ballotting. Overby read the names selected on each ballot, as Mrs. Bobbitt and Farrar, work ing independently, made a tally mark for each. The marks, re corded on two separate poster sized sheets, were counted and checked before the results were announced. "It was an honest vote and an honest count," Overby said. Gardner Wins (Continued from page 1) in the election, gained 247 of the votes. Commissioner Eddie Clayton received 199 votes, Com missioner Bobby Edmonds 197, Commissioner W. A. Miles 237, Commissioner Ray M. Shearin, Jr. 202, Commissioner Charles M. White, in 187 and Commissioner A. A. Wood 192. None Injured (Continued from page 1) came to rest in the roadway fac ing north. Welker, in addition to the two passengers traveling with him, Eari Rudd, 16, and Alan Rudd, 20, both of Rt. 1, Norlina, was not injured. Welker was charged with ex ceeding a safe speed. Damage to the Ford was estimated at $1,500. LEIGH'S one-two-three Hyco Street NORLINA 4M-2774 Hawfield Regains Mayor's Post In Littleton Voting Littleton Mayor Offa Lou Jenkins lost her re-election bid to former mayor Mason Hawfield on Tuesday. Hawfield, who was beaten by a single vote by Mrs. Jenkins two years ago, claimed victory by a 196-118 margin. Meanwhile, a non-incumbent, Robert Thomer, was the top vote getter as nine persons ended their race for five town board seats. Thome garnered 222 votes as two newcomers were declared victorious. Joining Thome on the board will be William Crawley, who polled 176 votes. They will be seated alongside incumbents Allene Alston (193 votes). Sabina Gould (176 votes) and Roger Gup ton (184 votes) when the new board takes office. Unsuccessful Littleton board candidates were incumbent James Kearney (133), Billy Col lier (151), Matt R. Johnston (105) and Betsy Hart (84). Commissioner Catherine Clark did not file for re-election. Deadline Is Given The deadline for entries into the 1989 Warrenton Christmas Parade is December 1. Interested persons may contact Aubrey Hines, 257-3181, Diane Davis, 257-3341, or Ruth Haymore, 257-1052, to enter. The parade is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 9 at 11 a.m. Pimientos are mild, spicy red peppers. John W. Thompson, superintendent of Warren County Schools, pur chases the first ticket to the upcoming NCAE "Scholarship Ball" from Elizabeth Reid, teacher at John Graham Middle School. The semi formal dance will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 9 p.m.-l a.m. at the Warrenton National Guard Armory. Music will be provided by the Eve Cornelius Band. Tickets are now on sale for $25 per couple, $15 single, and may be purchased by contacting any NCAE faculty representative, Mildred T. Williams or Kathy Allen at Norllna Mid dle School or Elizabeth Reid of John Graham. Proceeds from the dance will be used to fund scholarships for graduating students who are children of NCAE members. (Community Schools Photo by Mary Hunter) Man Concealing Identity Remains In Warren Jail There is a man who has been held in the Warren County Jail since October 27?all because he will not give his name to law en forcement officials. Sgt. Lawrence E. Harrison of the Warren County Sheriff's Department is the complainant in the -case of John Doe, who was charged Oct. 27 with defrauding an innkeeper. Harrison reported that a man who dined at Anne's Kountry Kit chen said he didn't have any money with which to pay the bill. When the owner of Anne's called the sheriff's department, Har rison reported to the scene. But neither could he get the man to tell his name. He was placed in the Warren County Jail, and his court date was Nov. 1. He was found guilty of contempt of court for refusing to tell his name to the judge and was ordered confined to the War ren County Jail until he tells his name. Harrison said Tuesday after noon the defendant is still in jail?and still will not tell his name. 1 L At 'Heart It's been said that youth is Ear too wonderful a thing to waste entirely on the young. And at Peoples Bank, we couldn't agree more. Our Heritage Club is designed to give people 50 and better a variety ofbanltingprlvileges and membership activities. The local office of Peoples Bank bis named a Heritage Club Director, who will be responsible for your banking needs and organizing quarterly activities and seminars of interest to you. The Director will also plan focal outings, even trips out of town. And because we beuew age should tunc its rewards, you'll reoehe special consideration on your banking relationship. fou can earn boms rates on Certificates of Deposit and there is no penalty for early withdrawals from GDIs, ybu will receive free specially designed Heritage Club checks and unlimited check writing privileges. And, if you maintain a minimum monthly balance of (1,000 in your checking account, you'll earn interest on those funds. There are also special annual percentage rate and annual fee privileges on your Peoples Bank MasterCard or Visa.* Hie Heritage Club offers special loan rates .25% lower than the current rates in effect And you get all of these services, simply by maintaining a minimum balance of $3,000 in a Statement Savings, a Money Market Investment Account, a CD. with term of six months or longer, or in The Heritage Club account itself Stop by and see your Heritage Club Director, because the way we look at it you're as young as you feel. Hmr Heritage Oub Director is Lucy Hottzman Peoples Bank "Thinking Ahead" M"~"wc ? Subject to credfc appnwiL
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