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Vol. 9 No. 50 The Pamlico County News Dedicated To The Progressive Development Of Pamlico County _ “HOME OF AMERICA'S OLDEST, LARGEST HOLLY TREE" - f SERVING GROWING PAMLICO COUNTY Thursday, December 9, 1976 BICENTENNIAL I |W NEWS nw*i| Two hundred years ago as the holiday season approached, George Washington and his Con tinental Army had little to re joice about as they struggled to survive the war and winter. To day, as you prepare for this joyous season, reflect on the way our independence was achieved and appreciate those who gave it. Men, who believed in the in dividual rights of man while working for a unified country, practiced what they preached. They put their lives and personal fortunes on the line and many paid a dear price. A large number died, and those who sur vived, found that they along with the new nation had to build anew. Our forefathers’ vision, dedication, unselfishness, and stamina gave us this great na tion. Brave men have continued to keep faith with those of 1776, and when the need arose, towed the line so that these United States remained as the land of ty Historical Association, was cost. Nor let us waver in keeping the faith of those who gave so much for our independence. HOME REMEDIES, a publication of the Pamlico Coun ty . Historical Association, was released this week. This little book offers no “cures” but is certain to entertain you. Compil ed by ninth grade U.S. History students at Pamlico Junior High ' School, it contains the home remedies used in early Pamlico County, and possibly, still today. Following are a few of the more humerous pioneer medical pro cedures: “Put a dirty sock around the neck to keep from getting a sore throat; sit in front of a chicken coop and let the chickens fly over your head to cure chicken pox; put a mole’s foot around a baby’s neck to help cut teeth; for headache, work your scalp with your fingers.” Of course, none of these remedies are recommended, but some parts of old recipes are still found in patent medicines today. It is well known that a handy substitute for toothpaste is baking soda. Lanolin, a pro duct of modem technology, is widely used in hand-care pro ducts today, but our ancestors cooked beef ‘taller’ in water to Flea Market Report Support for the Pamlico Coun ty Museum is evidenced by the attendance at and donations to the Flea Market, a project of the County Museum Committee to support the Pamlico County Museum. Open from 10 a. m. un til 2 p. m. in the old Social Ser vices building located one block behind the Courthouse Annex in Bayboro, the Flea Market offers a wide assortment of items. Br ing your Koffe Klatch to the Flea Market this Saturday-we supply the coffee for a nominal fee. Browse about, perhaps the item you need will be on display. Br ing your old unneeded items such as old records, knick knacks, paperback books, jewelry, when you come—let your trash become someone’s treasure. Proceeds support the museum. Check out the weekly door prize and grand prize rules. Post your notices on the com munity bulletin board. This Saturday take your break at the Flea Market! Pamilco County Adult Basketball League ByC.RAYDUDLEY If you’re planning to be a part of the 1977 Adult Basketball League you must make plans to attend an organizational meeting scheduled for Wednes day, December 8th at the Pamlico Co mty Courthouse An nex Auditorium. A meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. for women and 8 p.m. for men. This will mark the first year for a women’s league if there is enouah Dartictoation. If you are planning to enter a team in the league, you must at tend or send a representative. This is an important meeting for you to attend. Please be there! make a salve for chapped, work roughened hands. Alcohol is still a standard ingredient in today’s patent medicines. Probably, you know of at least one home first aid kit that contains a bottle of Spirits of Turpentine. HOME REMEDIES is presented in two parts—Pamlico County Medical Journal, Volume I: Number One and Number Two. Compiled by students in 1974 and 1975, con tributors to each journal are acknowledged. Some “cures” are duplicated in Number Two, and some “remedies” appear in several forms, but this does not detract from the book. Prepaid copies ($1.75) are available from the Historical Association, mail ing address Alliance, or they may be picked up at the County Museum and the Flea Market for $1.50 each. Get a copy for yourself to enjoy and one for so meone on your gift list. It serves to preserve a part of our heritage for the present and the future. An album which tells the story of the American Revolution in stamps is being offered by the U. S. Postal Service. The multi color album contains hinges to hold stamps, and a 32-page booklet “The ABC’s of Stamp Collecting." Included are issues from' Nicaragua, Ajman, Panama, Granada, Upper Volta, and Equatorial Guinea using a Bicentennial theme. Background information on such subjects as the Declaration of In dependence, the passing of the Stamp Act, the assembly of the First Continental Congress, George Washington, Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin complement the kit. Send mail oniers to “Stories,” Philatelic Sales Divi sion, Washington, D. C. 20265 and include payment of $3.50. A painting which was lost for over a 100 years was chosen by the postal service to be reproduced in stamp format for the Christmas season. “Nativi ty” discovered at an auction In London in 1971 now hangs in Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts. Executed 200 years ago, it is the only madonna and child by John Singleton Copley and is one of his few religious works, and was a natural choice for one of two U.S. Postal Service Christmas Stamps. “Winter Pastime” lithograph ed by Nathaniel Currie in 1885 before James Ives became his partner was the choice for the second stamp. Library Club Observes Children’s Book Week By PATRICIA LEAR YR The Pamlico County High School Library Club observed Children’s Book Week Novem ber 8-14 by sponsoring the follow ing activities. On Monday the Club made posters to advertise the full week. On Tuesday several of the Library Club members attended the Eastern District North Carolina High School Library Media Associa tion meeting held in Teachy, N. C. at the Wallace-Rose Hill High School. It was a very successful trip. The week also included displays by two of the County’s talented artists. On Wednesday Mrs. Annie Cooper Harvey of Merritt came to display some of her crafts and explained how she made them. Her work was very pretty. On Thursday Mrs. Irma Midyette of Oriental brought several of her paintings to display. The study for two of her paintings was a photograph by A. D. Harris, which appeared in The Pamlico County News. One of her paintings was done in pasteis. The other painting was done in oil. We had a Thanksgiving basket display of books and some in teresting tapes. The bulletin boards were decorated to develop the theme of “Book Magic.” It was really a great week. CP&L Files For Rate Increase Carolina Power and Light Company has filed a request to increase retail electric rates in North Carolina. The company did not request any intermin in crease, and if approved the new rates will be effective next sum mer. The filing with the North Carolina Utilities Commission asks for an increase of IS per cent in basic rates, but this will partially be offset by savings from nuclear fuel, according to Shearon Harris, CP&L Presi dent. Reduced fuel costs resulting from the increased use of nuclear fuel at the second Brunswick nuclfear unit will be passed back to customers through reduced monthly fuel charges. Harris said reasons for the proposed increase are comple tion of the second Brunswick nuclear generating unit near Southport (representing an in vestment of $331 million), the continuing effect inflation on all of the company’s operating costs, and the need to improve the company’s return on equity and to regain its bond rating. The filing proposes to replace the present three residential rate classifications with a single residential rate. The new rate would include a “basic facilities charge of $6.50 monthly to cover the company’s fixed costs for meter readings, billing, equip ment, maintenance and other costs associated with having electricity available at each residence. All residential customers would then pay a flat 3.53 for each kilowatt hour used. On bills rendered from November through June the rate of all residential customers would drop to 2.57 cents per kilowatt hour for all usage over 800 kilowatt hours per month. “We regret that it is necessary for us to request higher rates,” Harris said. “We sincerely hope that if this increase is granted it won’t be necessary to ask for another until 1980 when an addi tional coal-burning generating unit is scheduled for operation at the company’s Roxboro plant.” He added, “there can be no ab solute assurance of this because no one can forsee what will hap pen in the economy over the next few years. Our customers can be assured, however, that the com pany will continue to operate ef ficiently and will do everything reasonably possible to avoid having to ask for a general rate adjustment before that time.” Harris said that because all new generating plants are much more expensive than those now in service, the addition of any new plant requires a rate in crease. , Pamilco County Recreation News Tips By C. RAY DUDLEY TOY DRIVE—The 1976 Pamlico County Jaycee Toy Drive for underprivileged children is winding down and we would still ap preciate any old or new toys that you would like to donate. The Pamlico County Jaycees would like to thank all those who has donated toys this year in a very successful Toy Drive. LADIES NIGHT (BASKETBALL) —Wednesday’s nights are Ladies nights. That’s right! All you ladies who want to get out and learn the game of basketball come to the gym at the Pamlico County Junior High School and play basketball. The Gym is for “Women Only” on Wednesday nigits so come on out and have an evening of fun. FASHION-TALENT SHOW—The Show of the season is only a few days away. If you have some last minute items to show or talent to express with much delight then contact Mrs. Vennie Miller at 745-4361 or Mr. Don Carter at 745-1240. The Show is set for December 10th (Friday) at 7:30 p.m. The receipts from the show are going to a good cause for our youth here in Pamlico County. BASKETBALL REGISTRATION INFORMATION—Registra tion for the Junior and Senior Youth Leagues is scheduled for Saturday, December 11th. The Junior League will register from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and is for 13,14 and 15 year olds and you are ineligi ble if you are 16 before January 1st. The Senior League is schedul ed for registration for 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and for ages 16,17 & 18 years of age and you are ineligible if you are 19 before January 1st. Registration fees are FREE for Pee Wees, $2.00 for Termites, $3.00 for the Junior Leaguers and $4.00 for the Senior Leaguers. This registration fee must be paid on the day of registration at the Pamlico County Junior High School Gym on the Uth of December. For further information contact the Parks & Recreation Dept, at 745-4240. / ART EXHIBITORS—If you have any new and exciting art that you would like to exhibit at the First Citizens Banks in Pamlico County, please contact the Recreation Dept, at 745-4240. ADULT ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING (BASKETBALL)-An Adult Basketball Organizational meeting is scheduled for Wednes day, December 8th at 7 p.m. for women and 8 p.m. for men. This meeting is very important in that you or a representative must be present to register your team for the ‘77 season. Ground rules and regulations will be gone over at this time. The date is December 8th at 7 p.m. for women and 8 p.m. for men in the Pamlico County Courthouse Annex Audi* <rium in Bayboro. Please be prompt and on time. ART DISPLAY—Mrs. Kathy Greene Art Exhibits are still on display at the First Citizens Bank in Oriental. Please go by and check out her works. Alpha PSI Delta Kappa Met The Alpha Psi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met November 27 at the Palace Motel in New Bern. Luncheon that was served at 12 noon was preceded by a bazaar that featured many delightful items, mostly crafts, art, and food made by members . Proceeds from the bazaar were for a Recruitment Grant. The reci pient of the grant is a student at East Carolina University. Mrs. P. M. Prescott, professional af fairs committee chairman was in charge of the sale. Invocation at the luncheon was given by Mrs. H. E,Sawyer. Mrs. Ruth Hoyle, president, presided and welcomed the group pre sent, and expressed special ap preciation to the bazaar commit tee. The new year books were distributed by Mrs. Prescott and Mrs. T.G. Levy. *. of the Year Book Committee. A music program was provid ed by Mrs. Andrew Fuller, pianist and Miss Catherine Lat ta, who sang , “You’ll Never. f Walk Alone.” A hand bell choir from First Baptist Church was introduced by Mrs. Fuller who directed the choir that delighted all present with three selections, concluding with “Grandfather’s Clock.” Members of the choir were Madge Bowers, Cathy Chit ty , Susan Chitty, Charlotte Fuller, Diane Lupton, Denise McLamb, Ruth Setzer and John Setzer. Mrs. Jay Barrington, chair man of the Personal growth and services committee, led a pro gram on “Personal commitment with Blrs. Leary, Mrs. R. H. Mc Cotter and Mrs. Martha Gardner participating. They spoke on ways members are committed to themselves and others to serve, enrich and accomplish. These can be done, they said, through arts and crafts, per sonal services to others, in cluding the foster child the group sponsors and volunteer work and service to community and church, as individuals providing purposeful leadership, reading (Continued on page -4) . wouia nave nad to make a similar request if we were br inging a large new coal-burning plant on line,” Harris said. “Considering both the fixed costs of operating the plant and fluctuating fuel costs, nuclear is the most economical alter native. though it will take a mix of coal and nuclear to meet power needs in the Carolinas. Acknowledging that electric rates have increased sub stantially in the last few years, Harris pointed out that “Even with today’s cost of electricity, an hour of labor now buys the average North Carolinian more electricity than it bought back in 1960. I hope our customers are aware,” he noted, that even with the increases since 1970, CP&L’s residential rates remain the lowest on the east coast. Public Warned Christmas is usually a period when most everyone can use a little extra money to buy gifts, entertain friends or visit one's family in a distant city. The need for extra cash during the holiday season is one reason many peo ple become susceptible to illegal fast-money schemes. Few peo ple, if any, realize any profits when participating in such pro motions. Postal inspectors, for exam ple, recently were involved in the indictment of two Colorado men for promoting a savings bond chain letter scheme which left some 150 to 200 persons holding the bag. The scheme involved a partici pant who had already purchased a savings bond and, in order to regain his or her money, had to solicit two new chain members. A new member, for the amount of $37.50, received an instruction sheet, a list of ten names and a newly purchased $25 savings bond made out to the first name on the list. The member was asked to mail the bond to the first name and to purchase two additional bonds in the name of the next person on the list. The new par ticipant was then asked to make two new lists of ten people, ad ding his or her own name at the bottom and removing the top name. In order for a participant to have been successful, he or she would have to wait for 2,048 peo ple to have been added to an un broken chain before reaping any benefits. When one multiplies this figure by the number of letters originated by the prompters, who incidentally did not pur chase any bonds, it is obvious that only the schemers really received any profits. The general public should realize that the majority of peo ple who become involved in fast money schemes end up as vic tims. And participants, as well as promoters, are in violation of Federal Law, according to Jack F. Harmon, SC Manager Postmaster of Raleigh. I’m Going To Run Away “I’fii going to run away! Almost every parent has heard this threat from their children. Most often it comes from a very angry little boy or girl who, every body knows, will get awfully hungry in the next hour or so, and be scared to stay away past dark. There have been older runaways, too. In years past, most of them seemed to be teenage boys, who grabbing at independence might run away to join the Navy or see sunny California. During the 1960's and on into the 1970’s there appears to have been a dramatic increase in the number of juvenile runaways. Between 1967 and 1972 the FBI statistics on runaways indicate an icrease of over 70 percent. The number of runaways across the country reported by all agencies in 1969 was 500,000. This number in creased to 1,000,000 in 1973. These numbers do not include the thousands of young people who ran away and were charged with the offense. According to Peggy Johnson, deputy administrator for the Interstate Compact on Juveniles for North Carolina in the Division of Social Services, there Demos Plan Fund Raising The North Carolina Demo cratic party will sponsor a Democratic Gala to raise operating money for the state party on Inauguration Day January 8 in Raleigh. Mrs. Betty McCain, chairman of the state party, aas announc ed that the $100-a-person dinner will be held from 7:30 p. m. to midnight at the Angus Barn on U. S. 70 West. Governor-elect Jim Hunt, who will be inaugerated as governor Saturday morning, will be among those at the gala, which is intended to defray expenses incurred during the party’s suc cessful fall campaign. For the first time in its 17-year history, the Angus Bam will close its doors to regular customers in order to make room for this special event. The gala will feature a cocktail buffet, entertainment by mountain doggers and danc ing to three bands. Mrs. McCain said, “To make this event even more enjoyable, there will be no speeches—just good fellowship and fun at a vic tory celebration for all Democrats.” is no way to actually tell how many juvenile runaways there are in the state, but she estimates it to be at least 5,000 to 10,000 each year. The Interstate Compact is an agreement between all 50 states to provide service for juveniles who have run away from their home state. "Each state provides services for the return of juveniles to their homes. This includes the home state paying for tran sportation back home in cases where parents are financially unable to pay. We use only air transportation and make arrangements for someone in each state for surveillance of the juvenile to be at any airport where the plane stops on its way to North Carolina." said Mrs. Johnson. She stated that the services of the Compact are actually in volved in only a small per centage of the total runaways. The vast majority either turn themselves in or are picked up by law enforcement authorities in other states wh contact their parents, or the juveniles contact their parents directly and the family pays for their return. During 1975-76 Mrs. Johnson's office assisted 532 runaway junveniles. Approximately half of these were juveniles returned to other states. A study conducted last year by HEW of 2,400 runaway juveniles showed that more girls are running away from home than boys. The styd found that 60 percent were girls, almost a third we are 14 years of age and under, and 77 percent were white. The study showed that among the run away 58 percent had left home because of problems within the family, 10 percent because they wanted to be in dependent. and 9 percent Complete Cattle Marketing RALEIGH — North Carolina cattle producers have just com pleted marketing 25,338 feeder calves on 23 state graded sales and 22, 112 yearling steers on 16 state graded sales, according to the North Carolina Commis sioner of Agriculture, James A . Graham. These totals compare to 23,561 feeder calves and 16,419 yearling steers sold on the 1975 sales. Preliminary figures com piled by the NCDA Market News, indicates prices averaged $2 or more above last year’s totals. Brock Coordinating Fund Drive Here GREENSBORO - The 15 thousand member N.C. School Food Service Association has in itiated a $200 thousand fund drive to further develop a school food service education program in the School of Home Economics at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro. Mrs. Samuel L. Parker, Jr. of Kinston, president of the N. C. School Food Service Association (NCSFSA) announced plans for the fund drive and said coor dinating chairpersons have been appointed in school systems throughout the state to assist in the campaign. Mildred Brooks is coordinating the fund drive with Pamlico County Schools. because of problems at school. Only two percent reported problems with drugs, and less than one percent, problems with alcohol, although almost five percent listed their parent’s problems with drugs and alcohol as their reason for running away. The increase in runaway junveniles and their younger ages is enough to cause public concern. However, a second factor of an especially serious nature has compounded the problems according to another (Continued on page 4) Jones Approves Dubard Congressman Walter B. Jones, Democratic, North Carolina, Chairman of the House Subcom mittee on Tobacco, has announc ed that he has approved the employment of Miss Carol Dubard for a position on the staff of the Tobacco Subcommittee. Miss Dubard is one of the few blacks being employed by the various House subcommittees. Christmas To Be Bleak For Many RALEIGH — Based on the number of welfare recipients for the month of October, it appears that Christmas will be bleak this year for more tarheels than last year. There were a total of 195,487 Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) recipients across the state this October, compared to only 190,849 during the same month last year. This represents an increase of 4,638 recipients. AFDC provides a monthly check to families where children have been denied the support or care of one or both parents due to their death, continued absence from the home or in capacity. The vast majority are female-headed households The average payment per recipient in October amounted to only $54.97. "Three out of four of these AFDC mothers have never finished high school. This fact, coupled with the unemployment rate and present economy, have made it more difficult for these mothers to secure employ ment,” Dr. Renee Hill, director of the N. C. Division of Social Services said. "Many county social services departments across the state will be accepting food, clothing, money and toys to help make Christmas a little brighter for these families. I urge our fine citizens and organizations across the state to contact their local social services department to see how they can help," Dr. Hill concluded. INTERESTING HOBBY — Some PamUcoans choose aits and crafts, fishing, boating, golf or any number of various activities for hobbies, but State Trooper Jimmy Howell of Stonewall, has chosen the interesting hobby of raising pigeons, some of which are shown above. } V" I Pigeons have been popular with man since time began. Even primitive people had a fondness for pigeons and the number of pigeons a man possessed was once a sign of his wealth. There are 650 different species of pigeons living in every part of the world, several different kind being represented in Howell’s flock. y I
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