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i 1 ( 1 V 2 i "I, "if I, V" -Vs' (V-r' C t ... i -T7 T7iT?' T7rTT!31TrT).-rTr TITTX T? KLY . - - jat. jti - ' LTr II MM I II IVVff K Ui .:';"; ' :i : ' . 1.- .. " S I 1 "i'l 11 .V jV 1 a W . M. ..MM-.: i- W- M 1 " SSI ' SSI m m SB ' VVWf .lT JTEWCPAPER DEVOTED TO THE UPBUIIDINC? 07 HERTFORD AND PERQUIMANS COUNTY -,i .o V $1.50 Per Year. v Volume XII. Number 35. Hertford, Perquimans County, North Carolina, Friday, August 31, 1945. ' I WEE The United States Navy'g mighty 45,000-ton battleship, the USS Missouri, will end her World War II career in a blaze of glory on September 2 in Tokyo Bay, when she serves as the scene of the historic un conditional surrender of Japan to the United Nations. Proudly bearing the name of the home state of President Harry S. Truman, the fighting USS Missouri has been named by General of the Army, Douglas MacArthur, Supreme Allied Commander, as the locale of the formal ending of the war in the Pacific, b leet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, Commander-in-Chief of the United States Pacific Fleet and Pacific Ocean Areas, will sign for the United States, General of the Armv, MacArthur, for the Allied forces which fought in the Pacific. The USS Missouri was launched January 29, 1944. Construction was ordered June 12, 1940. Her keel was laid on January 6. 1941. at the New York Navy Yard. Official U. S. Navy photograph. THIS WEEK'S HEADLINES - American planes, carrying the van guard of Allied occupation troops to Japan, landed at Atsugi airport, near Tokyo, on Tuesday, August 28. The American flag was raised immediately over the site by American flyers. Later in the day the mighty battle ship Missouri, aboard which Japanese officials will sign surrender papers next Sunday, steamed into Tokyo Bay with Admiral Halsey in command. General MacArthur, it was reported, left Manila on Wednesday on his way , for a triumphal entry of Japan. " Thousands of American soldiers, sail- or and Marines are .aboard ships in f4 Tokyo. Ban mwaitlng orders to disem ; bark and begin the occupation. The Jjjv- Americans Y6 landed, at Atsugi re t$ ported th Japanese were cooperative v and courteous at all times1 during the occupation the airport. WEST ALBEMARLE SCOOTERS GO ALL-OUT TO BOOST INTEREST AMONG BOY SCOOTS Liem- .literal Wjtfnwright, hero command! of.the Gwregidpr garri son wMh rt captufcd by the Japs i mti$t.cdW allowing the China, after being freed from a Jap prison camp, and will join General MacArthur aboard the Missouri for the final surrender of Japan. Other prisoners of war in Japan are being released to Allied officials, but the Japanese report internees still in cus tody are now refusing to obey orders of the Japanese officers and guards. Japan has appealed to General Mac Arthur to issue orders to Allied na tionals to maintain order. The Japs fear an untoward incident may occur if the internees obtain arms and ammunition. Scout Government Day And Scout Circus In The Making Spurred on by a barbecue supper Friday night at the home of Richard Baer, Edenton, chairman of West Al bemarle Boy Scouts, a group of Scouters apparently went all-out in an effort to boost interest in Scouting in the entire Albemarle area. Chair man Baer 'asked for reports of var ious chairmen, all of whom reflected the fact that no little activity has been in progress and that these ac tivities, as well as new ones, will be pushed forward. One of tne highlights of the meet ings was a decision to observe a City Government Day during early fall, when Boy Scouts will fill the positions of all local government of ficials. Thi idea received the unan imous approval of all present, and it is confidently expected that the Mayors and city officials of all towns in the Albemarle having Boy Scout County Schools Open New Term On Monday Hertford 0S0 Club Suspends Operation; Fixtures Moved Out niirector of Club Ex- 1 tends Thanks to Com i munity For Aid Hertford's USO Club, in operation here for the past 18 months serving military personnel from Harvey Point and other nearby bases, has suspended activity and is about ready to close its doors for good, according J. Hill, director. The Na tional USO has cancelled its lease and tha building the club occupied and most of the equipment of the club has, already been transferred to other USO operations in this general area. jfi a farewell message of thanks to the1 people of this community for as sistance rendered in the operation of the club, Mr. Hill said, "As we are about to take our leave from Hertford and Perquimans County, I would like very much to express our apprecia-i tion to the citizens of this area for the' help in carrying out our USO program for the past lVz years. Our special appreciation is directed to the officials of the Town of Hertford and of Perquimans County, who in an of ficial and a personal capacity, have been interested in the affairs of the club. To those individuals who as sumed responsibility as heads of hos CO-CHAIRMEN NAMED TO LEAD COUNTY IN FINAL APPEAL FOR NATIONAL WAR FUND Hertford Stores To Close On Labor Day Perquimans County's four white schools will open the new fall term of school next Monday morning at Ntes3es amj host groups, we would like o'clock. P. T. Johnson, County Sup erintendent, stated today. During the short session Monday students will arrange their programs for the year and full schedules are expected to be gin on Tuesday. Mr. Johnson requests all high school students to bring monies for rental of school books to school with them on Monday or Tuesday, and he stated grammar school teachers will inform grammar students when to bring rental fees for supplementary readers. The War Department has announc ed plans to speed the demobilization of troops, according to a report from Washington. Once manpower re quirements for the occupation of Ja pan are determined, the- Army plans to halt shipment of men overseas who have 60 points; possibly change the point system; and lower from 38 years the age which soldiers become eligible for discharge upon applica tion. The plans were revealed to a Congressional committee as. hearings opened on the draft situation, rresr dent Truman has recommended con tinuance of the draft, but many Con gressional . leaders have voiced oppo sition to drafting youths between 18 and 20. Red Cross Receives Materials To Me Refugee GErmants Three Draft Calls Received For Sept c Perauimana County's chapter of the . American Red Cross has received a , large r shipment " .of material to be made up, into garments for refugees of Allied nattonirand h1 - - teen are beinr 'sought to aid. in sew ing the material into garments. Items' to .be made are bore' shirts, - ladies' and children's dresses and un- i derwear. accordmr". to spokesman for the locaj chapter;' Persons who " -desire to assist in this Work are asked to ret in touch with their block lead' ' ers. in Hertford,, or 'to contact Miss ' ' Frances 1 Maness, .;; County Home .Agent, who has charge of rural areas. . The Red Cross chapter also has on hand a shipment of. wool to be made ,J into, mufflers. Volunteers who desire . to work on these may obtain material 'and instructions - from.' Miss ' Kate Blanchard and Mrs. Mark Hathaway. ' . ' . 1 ...... M ' MASONS MEET TUESDAY"' 1 'Perquimans Lodger Mo, 106, A-F, : ft A. M., will hold fts regular, moet- Scouts to' serve for one day. It was the general opinion that the idea would not only create interest among the Scouts and their parents, but that the experience would be educa tional for the boys who participate. A committee from the West Albe marle District was appointed to con fer with East Albemarle District of ficials in the hope that the entire Al bemarle will be in charge of Boy Scouts on one and the same day. The committee appointed by Chairman Baer includes John A. Holmes, C. T. Griffin, J. Clarence Leary, Philip McMullan and Geddes Potter of Edenton, V. N. "barden, George ! White, Dr. A. B. Bonner and Howard Pitt of Hertford, and Dr. Payne and L. Q. Pierfie cf Sunbury. Another affair calculated to boost interest is a proposed Scout Circus, which is planned to be held possibly in April or May of next year. This is expected to be quite a drawing card and will be held in the Armory in order' to accommodate the crowd. Scouts who will take part in the Government Day and Scout Circus will be selected more or less on a com petitive basis, so that, the best quali fied boys will be used-in each case in order to make the affair a success. The committee appointed to plan for the Scout Circus is composed of C. T. Griffin, chairman, P. S. McMul lan, H. A. Campen, J. R. Byrum, the Rev, D. C. Crawford and Dr. A. B. Bonner of Hertford. Many Boy Scout matters were en thusiastically discussed during the meeting ; which was attended by Scouters from Edenton and Hertford, and Peter Carlton, . new Scout field executive, who promised his whole hearted support in putting 'Scouting to the forefront in the Albemarle. PerquHhans County's draft board has received three calls for next month, effecting a total of 30 regis trants, according to Mrs. Ruth Sum ner, clerk of the board, who announc ed this week that 10 white men will be ordered to report for preinduction examinations on September 19 and that five men will be ordered up for induction on September 24. Fifteen colored registrants will receive orders for preinduction ex aminations on September 10. The I board has not received a call for in ducting Negroes for the month. Much speculation has been done regarding what action Congress may take when it meets next week re lative to Selective Service, but the authorities charged with handling the draft are proceeding according to orders from the War Department and to add our particular thanks to you Another group which has given much time and effort were those individuals who comprised our Program Commit tee. To them our gratitude is also expressed. As to the men, women and young ladies who have served as volunteer participants in the USO programs, we say to you that without yonr help it would have been impos sible to operate a USO Club as we try to operate. "For the many kind words that have been spoken in the immediate past since we have been ordered to close as a USO operation, we are sin cerely grateful. "Those of us who have been strang ers in your town now feel like old time residents and those of our em ployees who have resided in Hertford have served us well in various capa cities. "Finally to the Perquimans Weekly, which has served us as a publicity agent throughout our stay in Hert ford, we express our hnal apprecia tion for the space in its columns that have been ours from week to week." J. E. Winslow and Rev. B. C. Reavis Heads of Committee For Drive Plans are now being formulated by J. Kmmett Winslow and Rev. U. C. Reavis, co-chairmen of the Perqui mans Oountv United War Fund Committee, fur the final appeal fur the National War Fund to he con ducted in the county this fall. The co-chairmen have announced that this county will he asked to raise approximately the same amount again this year for the War Fund as was raised in 11144. Definite dates for the campaign have not been set, but it is likely 'that the drive will he conducted sometime in October. The co-chair-nien are expected to call a meeting of the executive committee soon for the purpose of mapping out plans I for a short, concentrated drive which jwill net the funds needed to carry on the USO and various relief agen cies both for our men of the armed iforces and the people of Allied na tions. In .speaking of the United War Fund drive this fall, which is an nounced as the last drive to ;e con-iln.-t.wl Viv lliis nrirnniration. State under way next Tuesday, in prepara- (-n.ljnai; vi,.,r s. Rrvant slated Hertford stores and business offices will be closed all day Monday, September li, in observance of Labor Day, it was announced this week af ter a survey had been made of local stores. This week will mark the end of the half dav closing on Wednesday for some of the local stores, but others have stated they will continue to ob serve the Wednesday closing at noon until further notice. Patrons are requested to remember the closing for next Mondav and to make purchases accordingly this week-end. , Twelve Letter Men Expected To Report For Football Squad Football practice for the 1945 Per quimans High School team will get tion for what may be the hardest schedule the Indians have played in I recent years, Max Campbell, coach of the team, stated today. Practice will continue each day according to the schedule maintained at the school. i At least twelve lettei men are ex- he had been advised that V-J Day did not end the work of the United War Fund. He said, "USO and USO-Camp Shows must cany on their programs for our service men until demobiliza tion is an actuality, While it is ex pected that there will be shifts in pected to report for practice next the areas of service and reductions week and Coach Campbell is hopeful, in the USO budget, the work in the that every boy at the school will turn Pacific will have to be maintained out for a try at making this year's 'at a high level, and USO-Camp team. One of the greatest handicaps '. Shows will face expanded programs the Indians have had in past years 'for men who are in forces of occupa has been the lack of reserves and tion." school authorities desire more boys to United Seamen's Service will also take part in the physical education have to continue lis work while tne program at the high school. 'merchant lleets arc engaged m bnng- ("oach Campbell will have most of ing men and metcricl home. Mr. liry his forward line hack in harness ant said aiain this car hut will hav,. to I. nil, I No immediate change is in sight ut) an almost new backtield. as sev- for the budgets of foreign eral of last year's players left school for the armed forces. Veterans who are expected to report for the lirst practice re Chester and Cecil Wjiis low, Jack Symons, Tom Perry, Sid- OPA Chairman Lists Ceiling On Poultry In answer to many requests con cerning the prices of poultry in Per quimans County, E. L. Winslow, chairman of the War Price and Ra tioning Board, today announced the community ceiling prices on the most frequently purchased type of poul- ney I.ayden, Otho Manstield, Jimmy Sawyer, Pill lloyce, Howard Plough , ton, Reginald Tucker, Howard Pitt, as well as a number of boys who will he first year students this season. A schedule of games is now being arranged and Coach Campbell has written Columbia. Fdenton, Tarhoro. Elizabeth City, Roanoke Rapids, 'Ahoskie, Williamston, Robersonville and Plymouth for dates on the irrid- perate men are liable to destroy iron this year. Thus far Tarhoro structure of their society lo find in High School is the only game sched-'.the wreckage some substitute for uled definitely, and that game will he! hope. We must help to the limit of .ulavod in Hertford on October )') 1 our strength. And we w ill." i The rest of the schedule is expected relief agencies which are members of the National War Fund, Mr. Bryant con tinued. He pointed out that Presi dent Tiuiikh), in his report to the people after his leturn from Pots dam had made it clear that the peo ple of this country have a responsi bility to aid the war victims of those nations which fought with us. President Truman said: "Europe today is hungry. As winter comes on the distress will increase. Unless we do what we can to help, we may lose next winter what we won at such terrible cost last spring. Hos tile !to be made up shortly. Farm Tires Released From Rationed List In its appeal this fall, the National War Fund will urge the American people to "He Generous in Victory.'' on the assumption that the draftingitry. of at least 60,000 men per month will Prices listed nere on a lew oi ui j continue for some time. 'most popular purchases or pouivry 'are the highest ceilinir price which themselves as opposed to continuation of the drafting of more men for the armed forces, but the future status of the Selective Service law will be unknown until congress as a whole has acted upon any measures which may be presented to that body. Four Cased On Court Docket Tuesday "AIM. A liorht docket, consisting of only four, esses,' consumed little' time at hearings of .... the Kecoraers MM" ham TtiMdnv morninar. i- iv, i James , Moore was found guilty- of driving without license and a pre vious .suspended sentence, J for, - the same offense was invoked and Moore tuna trivrti ft AA.dav sentence! for- this charge, suspended - upon payment of a fine of &o and court costs. Carrie Aountree, Negro, mU found sruiltv of assault with ft deafily wea- non. She was lined $10 and! ordered ,tn mv the court costs. , ft , Uaorai Perry, Negro, was pma not guilty of assault with a deadly wea- j. MalaU Harrell, . Negro, eltered plea of.gnilty to 'being ditink 'ftnd Crop Prospects For County Appear Dark Seven weeks of frequent rains, which halted cultivation of crops in this county several times, have result ed in. a none too bright picture for crop production this year. Reports from farmers in various parts of the county indicate a short crop for both peanuts and cotton. However, tne corn crop is expected to be excel lent. A report from the USDA Bureau of Agricultural Economics showed 2.46 inches of rain fell in this area during the week ending August 25, and local showers are expected again this week. Cotton, which was being picked here at this time last year, still has not opened and is reported is grow ing- too fast. A report on peanuts Indicates a fair yield in some spots, but others say a 60 per fcent crop is ail to be expected. ' FROM OVERSEAS Pvt. Jarrie O. Ward arrived in the United States. on August 18 after serving eight months with tne f iitn Army in Italy. He was flown to the U. jS. and landed at Miami, Fla., and later was transferred to the recep tion center, frtm which he received leave to come home.-. may be paid under each classification, Mr. Winslow said. In some cases they may be slightly lower. Live Or Unplucked Broilers, fryers and roasters, 38c per pound. Fowl (hen, all weights) 33c per pound. Plucked Dressed chickens (head and feet on, entrails in, and plucked): Broilers, fryers and roasters (un der 8Va pounds), 47c per pound. Fowl (ben, all weights), 41c per pound. Drawn Broilers and fryers (under 2 V pounds), 61c per pound. Fowl, 51c per pound. Harvey Point Holds Farewell Party Wed. Mu,haru of the military forces at noara, wai tney couia now buy them, Ha r,)jnt and aM civilian em without a purchase certificate. inM nf h(. station, alomr with in- M'J.' , Farmers needing implement tires for their farm equipment were re minded yesterday by Theodore S. Johnson, Raleigh district OPA direc tor of the War Price and Rationinir "Following its previously announc ed policy of removing controls on ar ticles at the earliest possible moment, OPA has taken farm implement and industrial type tires off the ration list," Johnson said. Truck and passenger tires remain under rationing, he pointed out. "Ample supplies of tractor tires are on hand to meet the require ments, and so there is no longer any need to keep them under rationing," Johnson declared. "In making this announcement, I want to take occasion to thank the When chickens are sold on a live farmers of Perquimans County for weight basis, Mr, Winslow explained,! their Bplendid spirit of cooperation loc per cnicnen may oe uuueu uy n.c uunng the period when these tire were scarce. By takinir care of their seller if he plucks and dresses the chicken. No service charge may be added for cutting up. HARRELL-SAWYER Mr. and Mrs. W. Li. Sawyer of Winfall announce the marriage of their daughter, Lena Mae Sawyer, to Vernon Harrell, ff 2c stationed at Bainbridge, Maryland. The wedding was solemnized at the Methodist parsonage at Winfall, with the Rev. J. D. Cranford officiating, on August 14; 1945. The bride wore a dress of blue crepe with white accessories and was attended by Mrs. Ralph F. Harrell of Hertford Route Three. The irroom had as best man his brother, Ralph F. Harrell of Hertford Route Three. Mrs.-Harrell is employed at Rose's at Hertford and Mr. Harrell before entering the service was engaged in fanning. individual tires and checked regularly, they have contri buted materially to our national n,h. ber conservati said. Pastor Announces Change In Service Beginning Sunday, September 2, Young Peoples' services will bee-in at 7:15 p. m. and the regular even ing worship hour at 8 p. m., at the Hertford Methodist Church, the Rev. B. C. Reavis, pastor, announced to day. The public is requested to note the change in the hour of services and all are invited to attend. The Rev. Mr. Reavis returned to Hertford Wednesday after attending a meeting of the Conference Board of Evangelists held at Goldsboro this week. vited guests, enjoyed a farewell party staged at the local Naval base last Wednesday afternoon and evening. The party was staged by the Station Welfare Department, as a final out ing before the station is decommis sioned by the Navy Department. Between three and four hundred people enjoyed a delicious barbecue supper and annus iurnisneo uy me welfare group and later a dance was held at the recreation building. Unofficial reports are that the sta tion will close some time between August 31 and September 15. Only a handful of men are now stationed at the base handling routine matters in winding up the Navy's stay at Har vey Point. While definite statements regard ing the decommissioning of the base by the Navy have not been made, it is known that the Navy has author ized the Reconstruction Finance Cor poration to use the base as a surplus property depot for disposing of sur plus planes. It is understood that the Navy has not released the base, itself, to the RFC. Volunteer Firemen Hold Steak Fry Wed. Members of the Hertford Volunteer Fire Department and a few invited guests enjoyed a steak fry, held at the Municipal plant Wednesday evening. The supper was donated by friends of the Fire Department in apprecia tion for services rendered by the firemen. " ing Tuesday night t " paid the eoau ox eourv - ; j . , ' f i
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