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i 1 J' - fuVi V-. -' v . ' -V' ,, WANS WEEKLY MW u 11 11 AW ,Y NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE UPBUILDING OF HERTFORD AND PERQUIMANS COUNTY - t, . 'otame XII. Number 49. Hertford, Perquimans County, North Carolina, Friday, December 7, 1945. $1.50 Per Year. QU 11 ILjJJA THIS WEEK'S HEADLINES - Congress's Labor Committee is re ported drafting an act which will em power the President to name fact finding boards for settling strikes. Following the report, Labor's CIO leader, Murray, blasted President Truman as attempting to tear down the work accomplished by President Roosevelt in giving labor certain rights. Meanwhile, the General Mo tors strike has been eased by the Union permitting the manufacture of auto parts by GM for GM's competi tors. ' ' The United States will import food Into Germany, effective January 1, to . raise the German food ration, it was j ' reported from Washington this week. Declaring that hunger and starvation never have been U. S. objectives, an ' Official stated the importation will 'take place to ease hunger among the German people. ' 'L , Evidence being introduced at the ,-"war criminal trial at Nuernburg . shows that the high Nazis planned to '7 wage war from the time the Germans began re-arming in the early thirties. Hitler, one document showed, was pre pared to start the war in 1938 had England and France failed to agree . to the Munich pact. In Washington Congressional com mittees are still investigating the Pearl Harbor attack, but the fact finding group seemingly are beset with political troubles. No definite ' decisions have been reached but tes timony seems to point to the fact that official Washington knew that the war with Japan was coming sooner or later. - Sugar seems to be destined to stay on the ration list for a long time. The Agriculture Department an nounced this week that it had allo cated sufficient sugar for civilian use for the first quarter of 1946 to main tain rationing at, present levels. The worlds sugar supply for 1946 is ex- therefore rationing 1s pteff to .. . or T continued. A The U. S. Senate this week passed the United Nations Organization bill, after reipctinc Amendments to the or- I iginal act. The action was termed IV approval of the foreign policy now be- ing followed by the U. S., which per 5 mits this nptinn to tak nnrt in inter national politics. The bill passed in Washington sets forth this nation's obligation as a member of the UNO chartered last April at San Fran cisco. Rivet-Broughton Vows Spoken In New Orleans November 24 The wedding of Miss Julia Eliza beth Broughton, daughter of Harry T Broughton, and the late Mrs. Brough ton of Hertford, and Capt. Maurice J. Rivet, Jr., Army of the United States, son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice J. Rivet, Sr., of New Orleans, was solemnized , on Saturday, November 24, at 10:30 o'clock at St. Anthony of Padua Church with the Rev. Francis Fox, f O.P., officiating. The bride, given in marriage by her uncle. S. N. Subra. wore a urown of 1 ; heavy white satin made on princess I lines with a sweetheart neckline. Her r veil of illusion was held to her head p'by a coronet of orange blossoms. She ... . v ' , carried a cascade bouquet of white camellias ana lilies of the valley. Her . only ornament was a string of pearls, a present from the groom. ' The Bride had as her matron of honor her Bister, Mrs. H. B. Dale, of Ayden, North Carolina, and as brides maids Mrs. W. D. Cambre, Mrs. Bates MacGowan, Mrs. George B. Morris and Miss Janet Rivet, all sisters of the groom. ? Little Margie Ann Cambre, niece of the groom, was flower girl. They wore gowns of ice blue satin maile with a, bouffant skirt, the bodice of which had an off the shoulder effect and a marquisette yoke. They carried old-fashioned bouquets of yellow sweetheart roses and pom-pom chrys anthemums', with a coronet of match ing flowers in their hair. 'Captain Rivet had as his best man Jus lather, Maurice J. Rivet. i The bridal couple left on a short honeymoon with the bride traveling in a1 brown wool suit with matching ac cessories and ft WhitB Mmallfe iwm- r- .-- , "-""- Mage.fi;V:'''''. v vrucai. uvm nere xor me weaaing ! .aaAk' ' JL 1 . , '. ... were miss Louise Chalk, aunt of the bride, Mrs. H. B. Dale, of Ayden, sis ter of the bride, and Howard Brough ton, brother of the bride. ;r ON SICK LIST Mayor V. K. Darden was confined ' is home several days this week be a of sickness. ' , J . COMMISSIONERS NAME LIST TAKERS AND PICK JURY FOR COURT TERM ON MONDAY Tax List Takers to Meet For Instructions De cember 28 Members of the County Board of Commissioners, meeting in regular session last Monday, appointed list takers, who will list property for 1946 taxes and take farm census data, and chose a list of jurors who will serve at the January term of Superior Court, With no applications to consider for the jobs, the Commissioners named as list takers the same men who handled the job last year. For Hertford Township the position will be filled by John 0. White; Bethel, Koy S. Chap pell; Belvidere, Carroll V. Ward; 1'arkville, Ray Stanton, and New Hope, Seth Long. J. W. Ward, clerk to the board, and county tax supervisor, stated the list takers would meet with the Commis sioners on Friday, December 28, at 10 o'clock for the purpose of receiving instructions and supplies for the work. Tax listing will begin on Januarv 1 and will continue throughout the en tire month. Persons failing to list their property during the month will be charged with a penalty as a late lister. The following list of men were drawn to serve as jurors at the civil term of court, which will be in session next month: Moody Harrell, W. F. Madre, C. C. Mansfield, Jr., S. G. Chappell, J. H. Mansfield, J. N. By rum, C. R. Stallings, Herbert Eure, Sr., Delwin Eure, E. R. Stephenson, M. C. Boyce, H. C. Haskett, Earl Rus sell, W. S. Elliott, Harvey Stallings, J. H. Corprew, Jr., James Moore, Louis H. Stallings, L. A. Proctor, James Campen, Ernest Symons, W. A. Chappell, A. J. Onley and Henry Wil der. Only other business to come before the Board was routine financial mat ters and reports from the various county agencies. The Health Depart- CfCT r TV tlon mat)e 0f thc County Home, rec ommended several minor repairs be made to buildings, but stated general conditions at the Home were good. High School Honor Roll Is Announced Twenty-eight students of Perquim ans County High School made suffici ent marks during the second school period to be listed as honor students, C. E. Woodard, principal, announced today. The honor roll for this period was announced by the principal as follows: Eleventh Grade Kader White, Mary Inez Chappell, Molly Oakey, Mary Lina Raper and Mary Leland Winslow. Tenth Grade Laurastine Britton, Mildred Skinner, Reginald Tucker Eugene Hurdle and Howard Brough ton. Ninth Grade Marie Rountree Thelma White, Howard Pitt, Lindsay Reed, Clarkson White, Joyce Butt, Betty Ruth Chappell, Pearl Hunter, Marietta Jolliff, Pat Morris and Lelia Winslow. Eighth Grade Geraldine Gregory, Shirley Butt, Dorothy Britton, Claire Hunter, Catherine Ann Holmes and Marjory Perry. Brabble-Long Vows Spoken November 25 Miss Madsre Lone and Wilma Brabble were quietly married Sunday afternoon, November 25, at 3:15 o clock at the home of the bride's dbs tor, the Rev. J. T. Byrum, at Tyner. The double ring ceremony was per formed. The only attendants, were Miss Eunice Long and Ambrose B. Long. The bride wore a slate blue rabar. dine suit with a white crepe .Dlouse and dark accessories. Her flowers were a shoulder corsage of red American tseauty roses. Miss Long is the daugh ter of Mrs. Sidney L. Long and the late Mr. Long. She was formerly em ployed at Darden Bros, at Hertford. Mr. Brabble is the son of Mrs. John Brabble and the late Mr. Brabble of Chowan County. He was recently re leased from the Army and is now em ployed at the Naval Air Station at Edenton. The couple was invited to supper given by Mr. and Mrs. Claude) Long and Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Long at the home of Irvin Long. A delicious sup per was served, the table- being cover ed with a lac cloth, centered with a lovely wedding cake and candles, The guests included Mr. and Mrs. Wilma Brabble, honorees, Mrs. Sidney Long, Mrs. John Brabble, Ambrose Lone. 'Miss Eunice Long, Mr. and "Mrs. Claude Long Claude, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Long and Irvin, Jr. " The couple are making their Shome with the bride's mother on Route 2, Edenton. , r t St ;i r J"i ! 100th Member mi "(J tmammmemtmm I to - .? ' v. MISS BETTE HOLMES The honor of becoming the 100th member of the Wm Paul Stallings Post No. 126 of the American Legion, and the first woman member of the organiza tion in Perquimans County be longs to Miss Bette Holmes, of Hertford. Miss Holmes, eligible for membership by her service in the U. S. Coast Guard Reserve (Spars) from January 1943 to September 1945, joined the Legion- shortly after she returned home in September. Miss Clara Smith Weds Calvin Lane Tlje marriage of Miss Clara Lucille Smith, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Warren Haywood Smith of Winfall. and Calvin J. Lane, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Martin Lane, also of Win fall, took place at 4:15 o'clock Wed nesday afternoon, November 28, at the home of the officiating minister, the Reverend L. Sigsbee Miller, of Pearl Street, Elizabeth City. The ring ceremonv was used. the bride wore a powder blue wool gabardine suit with a white blouse : Slln(av m(,rning at 4 : 15 o'clock at the and black accessories. Her flowers ! Albemarle Hospital following an ill were a corsage of red roses. ' n,.ss. of tW(, v..pi,ks, were held Monday Mrs. T. P. Iirinn, of Hertford, her only attendant, wore a black crepe frock trimmed with turquoise and a corsage of yellow roses. Herbert Smith, of the United States Merchant Marine, was best man. In 1944 the bride was graduated fmm the Pemuimans County Hiirh School. Since her graduation, she has been employed by Dr. T. P. Iirinn as receptionist. Mr. Lane, who is a fireman first class in the United States Navy, has just returned from the Pacific War Zone. During the past year he par ticipated in the Okinawa, Iwo Jima, and other campaigns. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Lane left on a short wedding trip. 1 Three Cases Heard By Recorder's Judge Several hours of testimony were heard in Perquimans Recorder's Court Tuesday morning before a verdict was returned in a dog stealing case. Dan Perkins and Winfield Hill, Negroes, were charged with stealing the dog and receiving stolen property. At the conclunion of the testimony Judge Charles E. Johnson found 'both de fendants guilty and sentenced Perkins to 30 days on the roads, suspended upon payment of a fine of $25 and court costs. Hill was taxed with the costs of court. An appeal Was noted by Perkins to Superior Court. In the only other case tried by the Court this week Wilbur Bonds, Negro, entered a plea of guilty to, a charge of speeding. He paid a fine of $10 and the costs of court. Rotarians Entertain High School Gridders Perquimans High School's football team, which closed a successful sea son by winning five games, tying one and losing four, were guests of the Hertford Rotary Club at a Steak fry held Tuesday night at the municipal plant. About thirty members of the team gathered with the members of the club and all enjoyed plenty of steak, cooked to perfection. Dan Berry, co-captain of the team, expressed the appreciation of the squad for the splendid support given the grid team during the sefcson and for the feed held Tuesday night. Wm. Paul Stallings Post Now Qualified As Four Star Post Meeting Scheduled For Tonight at Agricul tural Building I'erauinians Countv's Win. Paul Stallings Post No. Yi, of the Ameri-j can Legion qualified as a four star' post in the North Carolina Depart-! ment Dy enrolling one hundred per cent membership by November 11. Membership in the local Post is open to veterans of Perquimans County who served in World War I or II, and to those who are now in the U. S. Armed Forces. At the present time the membership of the local post totals 11. 't, of which! (5 are veterans of World War 1 and 48 are veterans of World War II; two members, Major Walter H. Oakey and H. Merritt Sawyer served in both wars. The 100th member to enroll in the local post was Miss Bette R. Holmes of Hertford. Miss Holmes served in the U. S. Coast Guard Reserves (Spars) from Jan uary 1943 to September l!)4f. She is the only member of the "fair sex" on the membership roster. Officials of the American Legion are hopeful that the post will be able to qualify as a five star post by June 194G; to do this the membership will have to be doubled over that of 1945, or the membership must total at leas. Kid members. Present officers of the post are V. N. Darden, Commander; J. R. Futroll, R. R. White and W. O. Hollowell Vice Commanders; I!. C. Kerry, Ad- j "v,'r "-' rl to the program of evan-, been maintained and every person jutant; F. T. Johnson, service office; gb'sni, wl-. -h is being emphasized in who purchased a Victory bond can be W. T.Willoughhy, Chaplain; Shelton!tms V('ar t'1'' Crusade for Christ, -proud that he helped to keep our rec G. Chappell, membership chairman;1 A umb,'r of speakers will discuss ord at the top of the list." Wayland Butler and Bill Cox, Ser-1 val'0Uti phases of the program. The1 The Victory Loan drive will end, goant at Arms. ''v' '!' ','ms' pastor of the local so far as the sale of treasury type Regular meetings of the post ar(.j church, w scheduled to speak on "The ' bonds are concerned, on Saturday, held on the first Friday night of i 'r,'I):l : :i1 '"" of Preacher and People." but all E bonds sold during the en every month at the Agriculture Build-! 0r- ''!", '' (''' mi- l'as1'"' "f )uk' tirf' n,""'h f December will count ing "in Hertford at 8 o'clock. The! Memoi :.il I huivli in Durham, the Rev. on the Victory Loan total and it is next meeting is scheduled for tonight' ' : V- l)asl"r nf Sl- l'a"1 hk'-y that with a number of bonds and all veterans are invited to attend.1 I Jackson Rites Held Monday Afternoon Funeral ! Jackson of rviccs Joule lor I'hrc. .M i 1. who afternoon at 2:.'i() o'clock at the Oak Grove Methodist Church with the Rev. J. I). Cranford officiating. During the services the choir sang "The Old Rugged Cross" and "He Leads Home By the Way of the Cross. 1 he pall was of red roses, ! carnations and fern. Other floral of- ferings were numerous and beautiful. Surviving are four sons, J. E., of Norfolk, R. G. of Charlotte, G. W. and D. M. of Hertford; two daughters Mrs. C. C. Simpson of Farmville an. Mrs. J. P. Eves of Elizabeth City; si grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Harry Layden, George Baker, Leon Pierce, William Whedbee, Talmadge Lewis, W. W. White, C. B. Griffin and Fletcher Bundy. Honorary pallbearers were Lyn By rum, Ellie White, P. B. Perry, W. W. Lewis, Dr. W. A. Hoggard, H. E. On ley, C. R. Whedbee, Leroy Nixon, Joe Ferrell, R. M. Riddick, Otis Lane, D. J. White, W. C. Morgan, W. H. Pitt, Charles Johnson and C. P. Quincy. Interment was made in Cedarwood Cemetery in Hertford. Young Men's Bible Class Holds Fish Fry A fish fry was enjoyed by the Young Men's Bible Class of the Hert ford Methodist Church last Friday evening in the educational building of the church A large stove was j placed on the lawn just outside the kitchen door, where the cooking was done. Other adult classes of the church school and friends were the invited guests. The officers of the class are: Presi dent, L. C. Winslow; vice president, W. B. Tucker; secretary-treasurer, C. T. Skinner, and teacher, the Rev. B. C. Reavis. The committee making the arrangements for the fish fry was composed of V. N. Darden, J. R. Jar vis, Charles Williford, G. A. White, W. W. White and C. T. Skinner. REV. CADLE TO CONDUCT BAPTIST SERVICES SUNDAY The Rev. Ross Cadle of Enfield, N. C, will fill the pulpit at the Hert ford Baptist Church at both the morn ing and evening worship services on Sunday, December 9, it was announc ed here today. The public is cordially invited to hear Rev. Cadle at the local church. PERQUIMANS FIRST f 0 REACH QUOTA IN Christmas Seals Still Available Mrs. C. A. Davenport, chairman of I the Christmas Seal drive for Per-' quimans County, stated today that' Perquimans County has maintain sales of the tiny seals were progress- rd its outstanding record on war ing nicely, tut that a number of per- bond sales by becoming the fit st coun- i sons have not vet mailed in their en - velopes containing payment for seals) received. She urged that people do this immediately. She also announced that persons desiring additional seals Monday that tne county Had reach may obtain them by calling her at 'd its Victory Loan quota. .'iJ'il and requesting the number to bei Total sales on that day reached deliven (I. The pu ing M. : in tir blic is urged to emit inue huv f ,nds to aid i th' . 'hi pilosis. MethoList District Set-Up Meeting To Be Held In Hertford The Crusade and I set-up meeting for' the Elizabeth litv Uismct ot the1 Methodist Church will be held at the First Methodist Church in Hertford Wednesday, December 12, beginning; at 10 A. M. The Rev. J. Herbert Mil-: ler. uistnct upenntendent, will pre- side. Lunch will be served by the ladies of the church at 1 o'clock and an afternoon session will be held. '1 he morning session will be given ' ""us,,"l' "' " I.. I lumps, executive secrotarv ot the 'billips. '(inference n '.ak a'-o. astor T Board A i i" if Kdocatioi ' ' I ! ... V I; will V; 'iit uiiial ii -' a; . The af I '-p. ..a, - - v -I! r(,M'-.-' f gr.l'. el 'K- ;.' V l-i-'l la'' Ii ,V tors i ..:!:'!. o t,, ,,( i;, ,i.. Ii i-t will be - , ,. Ml ,a :,s. district stewards, charee and church lay leaders, church school s'lperiii!' o dents, presidents of Woman's Socio) a -of Christian S-t iee, chairmen of eo:" miltees of Evangelism, Youth Lead ers, and other interested workers are urged to attend. This promises to be one of the largest, best and most helpful meetings ever held and a large attendance is expected. Indians Open Court Season Here Tonight 0f),M1 ith a Perquimans High School will open ' its I'JIt) basketball season with a , , .... , ,, home game here tonight, when the Indians and Squaws meet a Rural Conference team from South Mills. The preliminary game between the girls' teams will start at 7:30 o'clock. The starting line-up for the open ing games have not been announced as neither of the local coaches have chosen their starting players. The Squaws have been practicing for sev eral weeks, but the Indians began practise only last week and Coach Max Campbell has about 15 boys he expects to play during this season. About 22 girls have been trying out for the girls' team. Both of the Perquimans teams will start the season defending the Rural Conference championships they won .1 last year's competition. K-Ray Technician To yj Health Dept. Harold Satterwhite, an X-ray tech nician of the North Carolina Sana torium, will be at the Health Depart ment in Hertford next Monday after noon and all day on Tuesday, Decem ber 10 and 11, for the purpose of mak ing X-rays on tuberculosis cases, con tacts, suspects and positive reactors to the TB skin test. Appointments with Mr. Satterwhite may be made by contacting the Health Department in person or phoning 2316. Lions Club To Meet Tonight At 7:15 P.M. Hertford's Lions Club will hold their regular meeting Friday night at the Colonial Tourist Home at 7:15 o'clock, R. R. White, club president, stated today. All members are urged to attend. COUNTY IN DISTRICT VICTORY LOAN DRIVE Overall Goal Reached Here on Monday; To tal Sales $634,218 1 ly ln Region One to oversubscribe its Victory Loan quota, according to R. M. Riddick, chairman of the war finance committee, who reported on $i;.'!4,218.7f), of which $78,218.75 rep resented sales in K bonds. The coun ' s K bo-id quota was $78,000. Diligent i (I'ort on the part of the finance chairman was responsible for he s-'icc'ss of the drive. Sales of K 'ends seemingly were dragging along but contact with individuals during wed' increased sales sufficiently to put the county over the top. No tice that the goal had been reached was sei t to State War Bond head quarters early Monday morning, and it is believed that Perquimans was the third county in North Carolina to reach its over-all quota. Kxnressinir his annrecintion for the cooperation by the people of the POiint.v in ouikinir the Victorv I.on drive' a success. Mr. Riddick stated. "! nni very hjmnv that wp hnvp nut this firm I bond Hr'ivP nvor nrraf1. ly; the people of the county have ah()V,n a wonderful spirit in all of the war bond drives and it was only natural that thev were determined that this Victory Drive should be a complete success. Our record has - expected to he :.'! aiu presented as ( hrisloias lnfis that the fina figures for th-1 bond sales in Perquimans will lie several thousand dollars more than the 1 1 u i ' I ; 1 assign' d before the opeli- ' the l. i.e. Thirteen Veterans eturn This Week; Thirteen more Perquimans Count men, eight white and five colored. have returned home after lome after being dis- : charged from the armed forces, Mrs. i Ituth Sumner, clerk of the local draft hoard, stated Monday. The veterans I reported their separation from the service on arrival here. The white veterans reporting this week were James E. Newby, William Hurdle, John E. Wood, Jr., Neverson j Renfrew , James Divers, Wilmer 1 Lamb, Joseph Perrv and Ralph Lane, m, , .. I ine coiorea veterans were matt BraRg) winje Lee Lane John Moore Vernon Wiggins and William Riddick. Mrs. Sumner also stated that the local board has received two calls for white men to be filled during the month of December. Five youths are to be ordered up for preinduction ex aminations on December 17 and five selectees will be ordered to report for induction on December 10. Miss Prue Newby Resigns As Teacher Miss Prue Newby, Home Ec teach er at Perquimans High School, has resigned her position, it was announc ed today by F. T. Johnson, County Superintendent. The resignation is effective Decem ber 31, according to Mr. Johnson, who stated that an application has al ready been received for the vacancy, and it is believed the new teacher will arrive to begin her duty follow ing the Christmas holiday. Schools To Close 12 Days For Christmas Perquimans County schools will close for 12 days to observe Christ mas holidays, F. T. Johnson, County Superintendent, announced today. All schools will close at noon on December 21 and classes will be re sumed on Tuesda"y, January 2, ac cording to the statement issued to day. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Chappell of Ty ner announce the birth of a daughter, Linda Faye, born Thursday, November 29th. Mother and daughter are get ting along nicely. :wf v.;.;