Fuel Charge To Drop Carolina Power & Light Co. today asked the North Carolina Utilities Commission to lower the approved fuel charge on March bills to .553 cents per kilowatt-hour (kwh), down from .575 cents per kwh in February. The March charge, which is based on the cost of fuel used in December, would represent a decrease of 22 cents per thousand kwh compared with the approved fuel charge for February. The company said the decrease in the fuel charge reflects increased use of nuclear-generated electricity in December and the continued stabilization in the price of coal, the company’s primary generating fuel. The approved fuel charge reflects fluctuations in the company’s actual cost of fossil fuel burned three months earlier and includes a temporary fuel charge of .089 cents per kwh previously approved by the commission. WINTER CLEARANCE s A r\ off BIRDIE’S FASHIONS Hookerland Shopping Center Alliance, M.C. Phone 745-4281 Our JANUARY CLEARANCE CONTINUES ALL FALL AND WINTER MERCHANDISE !/2 OFF jBt uant - <zMcJ.eod, Jltd. J “Men's Quality Clothing" 121 Pollock St. Downtown New Bern / Oriental Junior Woman’s ClubMet The Oriental Junior Woman’s Club held its Installation Dinner January 20, 1976 at the Oriental Club Building. The Club Building had been beautifully decorated with candles and greenery on each table and in the windows. It gave one the feeling of entering a small cafe. Linda Sanderson started the evening by welcoming the twelve members present, their husbands and special guest, Dr. and Mrs. McCrary and Emily and Buddy Graham. Emily is the District Twelve Junior Director. Also present was Jim Ragan, president of the newly formed Jaycees. He gave a short talk on what the Jaycees hope to accomplish during their first year. A delicious meal of Shrimp Cantonese, Frosty fruit salad, Lemon cake a la mode, tea and coffee was served by Mrs. Inez Hargrove, Mrs. Wilma Holton and Mrs. Faye Bond. The outgoing officers gave some of their recollections of the past nine months. They all agreed that for a new club it had done well with their time and money. A “Welcome” sign has been put up as one comes into Oriental and a swing set for the mini park has been purchased. Emily Graham gave a speech to boost club spirit and then installed the new officers. They are Beckey Lupton. President, Mildred Fulcher, Vice President, Suzanne Bond, Secretary, Janice Shorey, Treasurer and Marilyn Ragar., Historian. Linda Sanderson the outgoing president presented Beckey Lupton with the gavel. Beckey gave her acceptance speech and since there was no old or new business the meeting was adjourned. In And Around Oriental Mr. Jim Rea, Agriculture agent for Pamlico County was guest speaker at Rotary Club on Monday night, January 19. He showed slides with a running commentary illustrating the importance of farming as an industry in Pamlico County. A stork shower honoring ex pectant parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bond was given in the beautiful new home of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Jones in Sea Vista. Co hostesses with Mrs. Jones were Billie Jo Hodges, and Becky Lupton. The many guests who called showered Suzanne with gifts for the heir and heiress to ■ be. The hostesses served punch and hors d’oevres from a beautifully appointed table in the dining room. A meeting of the Historical Society scheduled for Tuesday night had to be postponed because of the death of the father of Larry Prescott, McVernon Prescott. We were told that the meeting will be called again soon. The Free Will Baptist Sunday School sponsored an oyster roast on Saturday night in the Tom Thumb Oyster House. Proceeds from which went to pay off the debt on their parsonage. Bushels of oysters roasted or fried were devoured. The slogan was “All you can eat for $3.00” corn bread, cole slaw, pickles, crackers, cake, hot coffee, or ice tea was a specialty. They disclosed it was fine fellowship, fun and a huge success. Change In The Weather Sunday, January 25 was a beautiful warm day and I presume that all the churches were sell attended, showing thanks to God for a beautiful change in the weather. Rev. Michael R. Oliver, pastor of First Baptist Church filled his appointment, bringing a very inspiring message from Acts 9:1-9 entitled “The Man if Transformation,” concerning soul, the mad man, the religious man who was following the wrong religion. His chief delight was to persecute Christians to stamp out this new sect. His experience on the road to Damascus caused him to be transformed, becoming St. Paul when he met this Jesus face to face. Preceding his message, he -gave a sermon in song, ac companied himself at the piano as he sang “Face to Face.” The following announcements were included in the bulletin: “Please continue to be in prayer for those on our prayer list and others who may be sick, hospitalized, shut-ins and for your pastor. Also please be much in prayer for our Associational Revival April 25 May 2. “We welcome into our fellowship by transfer of letter, Mrs. Doris A. Rockwood and by baptism, Miss Rosemary Rock wood. “Sympathy — We extend our Christian love and sympathy to the family and relatives in the death of Mr. Vernon Nelson who passed away on January 10 at a ball game in Charlotte with a heart attack. “Also to the family and relatives in the death of Mr. William Lupton, who passed away on January 17. Fine Arts Festival At this writing, great preparations were in the making for the Fine Arts Festival held on Tuesday, February 2 at the regular monthly meeting of the Oriental Woman’s Club. Many exhibits from members in Arts and Crafts and try outs by high school students were an ticipated. Hobucken News By BEATRICE BATEMAN Just a little news to get us back with all the folks... after our big cold and snow, we are back to almost summer like days which all of us can appreciate. But for some who like to know how everything is with us, even inland there was not as much snow as we had. We are quite sure that one of our very nicest young men will be married before this is back to us—Mr. David Lewis and Miss Edwards of Bridgeton. We love them both very much. David already has the honeymoon home in lovely arrangement. God bless you both. Of course but few know that Mr. Hymen Hopkins has been in the New Bern hospital for some time, quite ill; also Mr. Fitzhugh Lupton spent some serious hours there in past weeks. We’re glad to see him out. The elderly folks—everyone will ask, “How are they?” Maggie Spain will be 91 years young on February 25th. Don’t forget it, folks! Mr. and Mrs. Roger Spencer are so very cheerful. Mr. Charlie Spain and Aunt Louie Parsons are also doing well. The others we haven’t heard from lately. Oh yes. Mrs. Lorena Goodwin is also doing real well. It seems real nice to have Mr. J.F. Flowers and family back home again after living in Florida for some years. We do not hear the tractors roaring so much. The men putting out cabbage are slow getting them out which they had rather not have this to be so. The net fishing is going slowly. There are not so many at this work any more. The Ralph Mayo fish company, however, reports the most and the nicest fish catches they’ve had in years. (Continued on page 4) JIM'S «Mck At The Sign Of TIMEX 416 Broad St. New Bern, N.C. 633-0910 Any Type Watch or Jewelry Repair James W. Roberts ~ School Lunch Menus (Subject to change depending upon availability of food) Monday, February 9—Country style steak, creamed potatoes, seasoned greens, hot buttered rolls, peanut butter chewy bar, milk. Tuesday, February 10—Club sandwich, french fries, buttered peas and carrots, jello, milk. Wednesday, February 11 Spaghetti with meat sauce, Tossed salad, green beans, french bread, cookies, milk. Thursday, February 12 Cheeseburger in school baked bun, french fries, cabbage slaw, peach upside down cake, milk. Friday, February 13— Creamed chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes, hot biscuits, sweetheart cake, milk. NOTICE The Pamlico County Board of Education will sell the following items at public auction at the front door of the Office of the Pamlico County Superintendent of Schools at ten o'clock A.M., Monday, February 9, 1976. These items are located near the Office and may be inspected there. 1 - 1957 Chevrolet '/2-ton Pickup 1 - 1959 Ford '/2-Ton Pickup 1 - 1964 Dodge 1'/2-ton Flat Body 1 - Utility Body for 1/2-ton Pickup 3 - Heating and Air Conditioning Units. Bernard B. Hollowed, Attorney Published February 5, 1976 How to cut down on the high cost of winter. I lci«' «ih* liv <• vv«vv.s In « ill dmv'll nil cmn 111<*i liill l his u inter uilhnilt 4 III I ili<| dnvui nil V« *111 < nmlni I 'wy-x-|-pu/ C beck ih<* insulation in your home. You could sav e up to 20 percent on your heating bill by properk insulating your bouse. A cr<m l space under your house creates cold floors if not insulated, so adding insulation or floor coverings will help keep in warmth. Weal heist rippinp around doors and u indou s helps to prevent lirai loss. ( nverinp u indou s u ill) a I trail' plastic inuintei helps keep (Mil the « old. ^yr fyv Your fireplace’ can be a pood source of extra heat, but be careful. A fireplace could be drau iny much of the heat in your house right up the chimney. And be sure to close your fire place damper, after the fire is out. These energy-saving tips will help keep your fuel costs down. And by practicin' conservation, we can all do our part to help preserve our natural resources. Keep your drapes open on sunny days to let in heat. Then remember to close them at night to keep the days heat inside. V TIDELAND ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION Serving Grantsboro. Panlego. Ocracoke. Engelhard Downtown New Bern SALE ENDS SATURDAY WICKER WORLD - 3RD FLOOR 1 IE»D®NI SMI hand to express the full beauty of nature WILLOW WICKER CHAIRS indoor-outdoor seating.. your choice 19.88 Cushions: round, 3.88.2-pc. set, 7.88 THINGS FOR PLANTS Sheath pot holders. 6"-15''.1.68-6.88 Sheath bowls: lined.Set of 2, 4. Willow potholders.Set of 2. 4. Willow pot holders, graduated sizes. 4” diameter to jumbo 14".1.88-7. Willow planters; lined.Set of 2, 3. Grass pot holders, traditional coiled bas ketry. 4" to 14" diameters.1.68-7.48 i (Plants & pottery not included! 33 33 ROPE PLANT HANGERS Single, 42" long. Natural or assorted colors .88$ Single, shell trim and tassel; 32" long.1-88 Single, 30' 2" long. Natural color straw.2.88 Shoath bowl, lined.2.88 Single, 24" long. Willow .2.88 TWO-TONE WILLOW STANDS 12’tall for 6" pot .4.88 18" tall for 7" pot.5.88 24" tall for 10" pot 6.88

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