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The Pamlico County News Dedicated To The Progressive Development Of Pamlico County "Home or amehica's oldest, lakoest holly teee,‘ PAMLICO COUNTY LIWUW* BAYBORO, NC 285*15 Vol. 9 No. 15 SERVING GROWING PAMLICO COUNTY Thursday, April 8, 1976 Local Students On ECU Honors List GREENVILLE-A total of 2,998 East Carolina University students earned places on the university’s official honors lists for the Fall quarter. The total compared with 3,168 for the Fall quarter of 1975. The honors lists included students from 89 of the state's 100 counties, from 25 of the 50 states and from six foreign countries. Most elite of the honor students are those making all A’s. Next are those who made the Dean’s List with a solid B plus average, with no grade below C. The Honor Roll in cludes those students making a B average with no grade below C. Pamlico County making the Dean’s List were Paula C. Brady and Frances Watson of Bay boro; Belinda Rose Cahoon, Grants boro; Sam Jones Spen cer, Merritt; Linda Gay Tinble, Oriental and Effie Sue Sparrow, Stonewall. Making the Honor Roll were Olive C. Spencer, Merritt and Lucy Ross Midyette and Wanda Kay Spruill of Oriental. Eastern Star Officers Installed On Saturday, March 20, the Bayboro Chapter No. 189 Order of the Eastern Star held in stallation ceremonies for the 1976-77 officers. Visitors and members were given a warm welcome by Dorothy Stewart. Installing Officer Rowena Miller, assisted by Dorothy Stewart, Installing Marshal; Robert Miller, Installing Chaplain; and Peggy Purser, Installing Organist, installed the following as officers: Worthy Matron, Virginia Draughon; Worthy Patron, Lisker Draughon; Associate -Matron, Marceile Edmundson; Associate Patron, John Edmundson; Secretary, Eva Belle Brinson; Treasurer, Dorothy Stewart; Conductress, Millie Rice; Associate Con ductress, Flo Daniels; Chaplain, Roacoe Ireland; Marshal, Mollie Campen; Organist, Janet Carawan; Adah, Kay Heath; Ruth, Helen Edwards; Esther, Lottie Caroon; Martha, Marsha Willis; Electa. Elva Smith; Warder, Ellsworth Heath; Sentinel, John Pridgen. Ronda and Randy Draughon served as candlelighters. Special music was provided by Teresa Caroon, Randy Caroon, Paul Grubbs, and Amanda Gritz. Beatrice Gatlin and Earle Ireland presented the jewels to Past Matron and Patron Evelyn and Robert Miller. Rev. Joe Edwards gave the dedicatorial prayer. A reception honoring the new officers was held in the dining hall after the installation. The table was decorated with a beautiful Azalea centerpiece surrounded by an assortment of sandwiches, sweets, cheeses, and punch. Fish Fry Nets $314 By Ruby Lupton The Fish Fry sponsored by the Goose Creek Island Ruritan Club Aod-tlMi ^hirifBhif Star Lodge No. 1, Division No. 4, at the Hobucken School Building on March 27th netted ap proximately $314.00. The amount received is to be divided between the two organizations for use in connection with their individual charitable projects. Both organizations have been in operation for a number of years and their efforts and ef fects in many respects have been recognized throughout their communities and surrounding areas. The club and Brotherhood wish to express their profound gratitude and deep appreciation to all those who contributed in : any way toward making the Fish dinner successful, especially to the women who made and donated the delicious cakes and pies, many of whom were not affiliated with either organization. Of particular importance, too, were R.E. Mayo Fish Company of Hobucken who furnished ice and MAYO INS of Lowland who furnished ice and gave valuable assistance in connection with procuring grocery products. James Lupton, Jr. Honored James L. Lupton, Jr., FIC, of Bayboro, N.C., field representative for the Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society, has been welcomed to a very exclusive membership of the President’s Clubs by national Woodmen President Nick T. Newberry. His membership in the Builders’ section of the President’s Clubs honors his top rated performance in mem bership protection and service during 1975. Mr. Lupton will be entitled to wear an emblem lapel pin inset with a topax, em blematic of his accomplishment. Members of the Club will meet with the National President at the Dutch Inn, Orlando, Fla., in June. / w First Citizens Bank and the Pamlico County Recreation Department presented the initial artist of their continuous art program at First Citizens this past Monday morning. Mr. Walter Chance, out standing local artist and sculpturer presented his works in this initial part of the eight month program. Walter, who is employed by Lee’s Electronics, also teaches courses at PTI. His work depicts the life and breath of Pamlico County. Many of his art works are on display at Estelle's Craft Barn in Alliance. Mr. John Partin of First Citizens and Mr. Ed Dickerson of the Pamlico County Recreation Department say the next exhibitor will be revealed in the very near future. A special art committee is reviewing works of outstanding artists in the county, and will decide shortly on the next exibitor. Citizens are reminded that if they wish to exhibit in any form, from needlepoint to macrame, please contact the Recreation Department at 745-4240. We are pleased that First Citizens is taking such an in terest in recognizing the out standing artists of Pamlico County. This program is a first of its type, and we hope that many other communities or surrounding counties follow suit in promotion of the arts. We look forward to seeing good attendance to view the exhibits during banking hours, and don’t forget the same ar tist’s works will be exhibited at First Citizens in Oriental after the three week show in Bayboro. Barbecue Chicken Dinner The Reelsboro Fire Depart ment will sponsor a Bar-B-Qued Chicken Dinner on Saturday, April 10,1976 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Reelsboro Fire House. Plates will consist of: 'k a barbecued chicken, string beans, potato salad, and rolls. There will be desserts for sale separately. Plates will be $2.00 each. All proceeds will go toward the purchase of a new fire truck. Please come out and support the Reelsboro Fire Department. Tickets are available from any member of the Reelsboro Fire Department, or at the door. County Arts Council To Meet The Pamlico County Arts Council will hold a public meeting on April 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Agriculture Building in Bayboro. There was a good attendance at the organizational meeting held recently. Everyone in the county that is interested is urged to be present. News Of Julie Ross earning Utile Julie Rui of Hobocken who became garaiyxod three year* age following ah Utaaa*. Her many frienda will be happy to kaow that, according to her mortar. Mra. France* Roaa, JaUe la ram lag ahag fhaa. She la ah awn loft, back row, dariag a plealcSaaday afternoon at the home el her grandparent*, Mr. and Mra. Neat to JaUe I* Becky Tonapklna. Ia Croat row. left to right are Yvonne Pipkin, Sara Tomftdna aadJ#eT*mpklaa. Julie has gained some weight and even though she is paralysed, seems te he a happy child, adjusting to her coadttioa. Through the cooperation of the Pamlico Csanty School System. Mrs. Emky P. Sadler, goes to Julie's home twice a week and teaches her. JaUe is working very hard on her lessens and looks forward to Mrs. Sadler's visits. She Is also looking forward to Easter and an Easter Egg huaL She has made some Easier cards and is In the process of giving them oat to friends, relatives, aaifcnslghhart. The Pamlico County Bicentennial Committee met on Tuesday, March 30, and voted on the design for the com memorative medal The outer edge on the front will carry the message: Pamlico County, North Carolina A Bicentennial Community. The face will have an outline map of the county with the county seat identified and the dates of the settling and founding of the county. The reverse side will have on the outer edge U nited S ta tes of America Bicentennial with the face having crossed flags-otfe w?tn circle of stars and stripes, one with the field of 50 stars and stripes—and the dates 1776-1976. You may reserve a medal by contacting Dorothy Avent or Barbara Bowe (First Citizens Bank, Bayboro). Bronze medals are$2.00 and the silver medals are $12.50 and will be edge numbered to enhance their value Delivery of the medals will be in approximately five weeks. Support of this project by the local merchants is greatly appreciated The Pamlico County Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts and their able leaders are progressing with plans for the SPIRIT OF 76 Celebration. One of their projects is the sale of bumper stickers. These are available also in the Pamlico County NEWS office Drop by and pick one up. Help support this worthwhile un dertaking Their schedule of events gets more exciting as time goes by. Hope those bathing beauties are getting in trim shape We are gathering material for a narrative history of Pamlico County. It’s time for you to let us know about any information you have available for this project It will be about the development of Pamlico County and for the citizens of Pamlico County. Without your support we will not be able to make it complete Let us hear from you BICENTENNIAL CALENDAR April 9 The North Carolina Bicentennial will be featured on NBC’s TODAY show from 7:00 am to 9:00 a.m. A roving reporter will visit different areas in the state. WITN-TV, Channel 7 is the local NBC affiliate. April 10-15 Halifax, North Carolina Halifax Resolves Bicentennial Festival will celebrate the signing of the Halifax Resolves in 1776. Concerts, crafts, exhibits will also be featured. April 12th will be the big day for this event April 14-15 New Bern, North Carolina Tennessee Valley Authority Bicentennial Project will be in New Bern at Bicentennial Park; 10:00 a.m to 9:00 pm.; admission free. The exhibit is based on history as pertains to the sponsoring states: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia Covers from the Indians to the moon walk in a show taking ap proximately 35 minutes. Due to the historic significance of the event, the early hours have been scheduled for school students in the area Please keep this in mind when you schedule your visit All available information indicates this is one of the events you will not want to miss. April 24 Bayboro, North Carolina Stonewall Patrol of the Boy Scouts will hold £tn auction and miscellaneous sale atPamlicoCounty High School beginning at 1:00 pm Proceeds to be used for the SPIRIT OF 76 Celebration July 2-4,1976. May 14 Grantsboro campus Pamlico County Technical Institute Carolina Readers Theater group will perform their Bicentennial production This will be an evening per formance sponsored as a community involvement project of Pamlico County Technical Institute and the Student Government Association. No admission fee Time 8:00 pm May 21 Bayboro, North Carolina „ World on a String will give two performances of “ Freedom’s Apprentice’’ for the younger history students during the school day in Hatsell Auditorium at no charge The evening performance will be sponsored by the Pamlico County Junior Historical Association for adults and high school students. Admission $1.00. (This fee is charged to defray the cost of showing it to the younger students free Please plan to attend and support this worthwhile effort of the Junior Historical Association.) July 2-4 Bayboro North Carolina SPIRIT OF 78 Celebration will be held sponsored by the PamlicoCounty Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts as the authorized county-wide Bicentennial festival Dance featuring modern and period steps, games, quilting bee, tobacco spitting contest, seed spitting, cake judging and sale, singing, fish fry, fireworks, etc Various charges for events; contest prizes, door prizes, e^dblts. Something for every one! Rules For Filing Notice Of Candidacy Given Persons wishing to file for candidacy for an office may do so, beginning Monday, April 5 until Friday, May 28, 1976 at 12 noon. All notices of candidacy along with the proper filing fee. must be in the possession of the County Board of Elections by 12 noon on Friday, May 28 in order to be accepted. The notice of candidacy must be signed personally by the candidate himself, or herself, in the presence of the Chairman or the Secretary of the Board of Elections with whom such candidate is filing, or a can didate must have his or her signature on the notice of can didacy acknowledged and certified to by any officer authorized to administer an oath. Any notice of candidacy signed by an agent in behalf of a candidate shall not be valid. No person shall be permitted Wholesale Rates CP&L Revises Carolina Power & Light Co. has filed with the Federal Power Commission a revision of the whole rate increase the com pany originally submitted on January 30. The company’s wholesale customers are 44 municipal systems and electric cooperatives. In an order dated February 27, the EPC directed CP&L to revise its original filing to eliminate the effects of certain tax expense accounting procedures. A revised rate to reflect those changes was to be filed by CP&L to become effective May 1. The revisions would have the effect of reducing the size of CP&L’s originally proposed wholesale increase of $33.6 million by approximately $3 million based on 1976 projected sales. CP&L on March 23 filed an application with the FPC seeking a rehearing and reconsideration of its original filing, contending that the procedures followed by the company were proper. In this application CP&L requested that the originally filed rates be allowed to go into effect subject to refund on May 1 rather than the revised rate ordered by the FPC. The commission has not yet responded to that request. In filing the revisions with the FPC, CP&L emphasized that it was doing so under protest. The Tournament Opens By C. RAY DUDLEY The first annual Pamlico County Invitational Basketball Tournament will take place Saturday, April 10th, at 8:00 p.m. at the Pamlico County High School Gym. The mighty Pamlico County All-Star (composed of “All-Stars” from the league’s best) will take on top-ranked Hampton Industry (the top league team in the STATE) located in Kinston. Price of admission is $1.00 for adults and $.50 cents for kids under 12 years of age. Refresh ments will be sold. Come on out and see our own All-Stars take on Hampton Industry. company said the action was necessary to give wholesale customers adequate notice of the rates that would be placed into effect on May 1 in the event that the FPC does not rule favorably on the company’s earlier ap plication for rehearing and reconsideration of its original proposal. to file as a candidate of any political party in a party primary when such persons, at the time of filing his or her notice of candidacy, is registered on the registration books as an affiliate of a different political party from that party in whose primary he or she is now tempting to file as a candidate. No person registered as an “Independent” or without any party affiliation recorded shall be eligible to file as a candidate in a primary. No person who has changed his political party af filiation, shall be permitted to file as a candidate in the primary of the party to whom he changed unless he has been affiliated with the political party in which he seeks to be a can didate for at least three months prior to the filing date for the office for which he desires to fill his notice of candidacy. The Pamlico County Board of Elections office in Bayboro is open every Monday, Wed nesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. N.C. Medical Society To Support Suit RALEIGH —The North Carolina Medical Society, through its President, Dr. James E. Davis, announced its strong support today to the suit against the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare which the Secretary of Human Resources is requesting the Attorney General to file. Secretary of Human Resources David Flaherty has requested the Attorney General to instigate a suit on behalf of the State and the Department of Human Resources, with the target of the suit being the National Health Planning and Resource Development Act of 1974-P.L. 93 641 Dr. Davis said, “This law constitutes an infringement on the rights of the state and the practicing physician. Quality medical care can and should be practiced but it cannot be legislated." (Continued on page Z) April was proclaimed Cancer Control Month in North Carolina by Congress and a proclamation was presented by Phillip J. Kirk, Jr., Administrative Assistant to Governor James E. Holshouser and Area Vice Chairman for the American Cancer Society, to Moyer Smith, Crusade Chairman for the North Carolina Elision.
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