lid.Payot Recces Town's Intetliiess The Town of Hertford today paid $11,000 on its bonded indebtedness, thus reducing the outstanding in debtedness to $80,000, it was revealed by W. G. Newby, Town Clerk. Mr. Newby said that originally the in debtedness totalled $225,000. He added that on June 15, 1915, the town issued bonds in the amount of $50,000 for purchase of water and light plants at an interest rate of five per cent and the first due date of principal was in 1945, $10,000 of which was paid and this second in stallment leaves this debt at $30,000. Interest on this debt, Mr. Newby said, has amounted to $75,000 or one and one-half times more than the principal borrowed. Mr. Newby said he desired to give the details of this indebtedness so that the generation which .was un born at the time of the transaction may know something about the finan cial, position of the .town. mm I- r 4 CLARENCE CHAPPELL. Perquimans 4-H Club member, is pictured here with his Reserve Grand Champion of the hog show staged in connection with the Pat Stock Show held last week at Elizabeth City. : . Godfrey Rites Held Last Saturday P. M. Auxiliary To Hold Poppy Sale Saturday ,The American Legion Auxiliary will: sell poppies on Saturday, May 27th throughout Perquimans County and will be assisted in the sale by members of the troop of Girl Scouts. Mrs. Lessie E. White, poppy chair man, urges everyone to buy a poppy. The poppies were made by veter ans in Fayetteville hospital, and are memorials to the war dead and a symbol of hope to the living. Volunteers who sell the poppies are asked to be at the Court House by five o'clock as there will be a party for those selling poppies and making poppy josters. The party will be at the home of Mrs. Edla Webb, (Mrs. White stated that there is no 13 v. is. VI U1C pvy yiwf uub 1UU1 v - wuais Duying snem are asicea w con tribute generously as the money raised throughout this sale is used for veteran and veterans' families. Mrs. Mary G. Godfrey, 74, died Wednesday night at 10 o'clock after an illness of one month at the home of Mrs. Alonza Trueblood in New Hope. She was born in Elizabeth City and was a member of Mew Hope Methodist Church. IShe is survived by four sons, Lin- wood of New Hope, Walter of Ports mouth, Woodrow of Wowdville, and Henry C. of Elizabeth City; two daughters, Mrs. Earl Whitehurst of City Route Two, Mrs. Thad Banks of Hertford, Route Three; one Broth er, Will Godfrey or Baltimore; two sisters, Mrs. Daisy " Wood, of Eliza beth City, Mrs. Minnie Booth of Washington, D. C; 11 grandchildren, two great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the Elizabeth City 'Funeral Home 'Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock by .the Rev. E. B. Edwards. Burial was in New Hollywood Cemetery. Central PTA Nam New ''elementary teacliers n I960 to fall short of seed. , l V Federal . Reserve 'reports. trend, ended in business loans. down Iry a Perquimans Weekly Classified Ad When the heart speaks, however limple the words, its language is al ways acceptable to . those who have itearts. - MaryBaker Eddy. 1 Sheltoiii' Go Cliappeli. For Gounty Commiss CENSUS A total of 145,055 persona weret employed by the Commerce Depart ment during March, for the census-: The work is expected to be completed by tile end of May. 1 , - J 11 1 guI'l f J I w 1 t 1 II CONFIDENTLY our new line of Curlee Suits for Spring,. They are styled by skilled designer and are expertly tailored from.carefulry chosen fabrics in toe season s newest aau suuuuai - w nut j undersitand. when you see Ihem, why each year finds more dis-i criminating men choosing Curlee Suits and Coats for their com plete, year-round wardrobe. , In our new Curlee spring stock you can count oh 'findihg jusl the suit thai fits you-iand fii i style and inodel hlch 'wm in sure your looking your best More ithan that; you will find, every suit in the Curies line to be modemtdy priced. So if you are looking for a new high in clothing satisfaction hi smart ness, comfortable fit, and satisfactory wear-J-come in and choose vour Curlee Soring Suit TODAY. Priced $24.05 up to $55.00., Other Brand names, $15 95 and up. ; Every suit guaranteed, w CLANaiARD'S"j,S?NCE 183a " IIZH.TFOS.D, N. C. New officers elected at the May meeting of the Central Grammar School Parent-Teachers Association have met and selected members to serve on various committees of the PTA daring the year 1950-61, it was announced this week by Rev, Carl Yow, president of the group. Committee members named were: Budget and Finance, J. P. Shines, Mrs. John Hurdle and Carson 'Sptvey. Ways and means: 'Mrs. Claud Wil liams, Mrs. Naomi MkDonneU, Mrs- Willie KnigM, Mrs. Claude Winsfow, Kiss Pearl White, and 'Mrs. Joel Hoi- IGoab. Mrs. Basil Copefand; Mags- sine. Mrs. Roy Nixon; Study Grousv Mcs. A. R. Cooke ;Membership, Mis Jolurme White; Publicity, Mrs. Elijah White; Program. Mrs. Wendell MatH tabsmi; Art, Mrs. M. D. Lane; and His-j torfan, Mrs. Bertha Lane. . Reading and Library Service, 'Mrs. Eifdie Harrell; Hospitality. Mrs. Sar ah.' Jane Banks; Safety, Mrs. (Edwin White; Recreation, Charlie Umphwtt; PtrTHIeftr and Procedure, Mrs. Frances JemoK Health and Summer Round- rjpv-iSis. Henry Elliott; Congress PuIm UxMato. Mrs. Vernon Lane: . By laws, J. P. Snipes; Character and Spiritual Education, Rev. Roy; Coy Saunders. World Citizenshipi Mrs. Carson Spivey; Education,. Home and Family Life-, Mrs. j Joseph, wWinsIow; ILunch Room, Edwin White, Joseph Winslow, Mrs. J. C. Bundy and Miss Johnnie White; Playgrounds, Claude Williams, Clarence. ChappeU and Jack Benton; Room Representative, Mrs. Jack Ben ton. Two Defendants Receive Fines In Belvidere Case. (Continued Irom Page One) arise outside one' own community but have a tendency to create much feel ing when they do happen at home. Ten other cases were tried at this week's session of court and included the cases of Clyde Walter, Lessel Eason, Negro, and Willie Shannon house, Negro, all charged with driv insr without a license. EacK was or dered to pay a fine of $25 and costs. Roland Gilliam was taxed with the costs of court on a charge of speed ing and Fred Gilliam 'paid a fine of $10 and costs on the same charge. Both entered pleas of guilty. Samuel Miller plead guilty to a charge . of passing on acurve and paid the costs of court. James Williams, Negro, charged with being drunk, entered a plea of guilty and paid, the costs of court. . 1 Dempsey Wmslow was found not guilty as charged to passing a school bn unlawfully. Archie Russell, charged with speed ing and xeckfaipa driving, was found guilty and ordered to pay a fine of $'25 and costs.. " i ; y . Th .Stata. took a not nros in tike case charging Edward Jennings, Ne gro, with Tekless flWving. granted to Wilbur . "Phiajwic. on a charge of drjvingdrunjt and tKe cas was moved up. to Snperior Court. Mr. land. n.:;jJ.Gr flao pent' Sunday, in -rorsimojQi,. wjlh , their dapMer1aTidlisonrIn-Iaw, wr. and Mr.and Mr.,Talmadge Lewis and family apnnt Sunday wfth relafivei atnywoutiu . Mr. and ' 4 Mrs. Cary Cjuincy. ' and daughter of Norfolk 'were the week end guests of 'Ms parents,, Mr, 'and Mrs. C. P. tiulncy. -1. fc . ,f., Mr. and Mm. Wallace Bright.MisB-, etJAnn Carfwrfght and Gafl Pierce, visited relatives' in Suffolk on Sun day. t . , - . v Calvin Wilson visited friends at Raeford on .Tuwy. - ' (Mrs. 0, L Byr,4m andI' s I -d Byrum and Clarence Byr..n v ,r,t to Portsmouth, on Tuesday to jsfe t!.cir uncle who la very ill. Mr. and Mrs.. C.. P.' C -y v ' to Edenton Sund f. tTl t ( Curtis Wilsoa rcnt loner Ftr Belvidere Township We who have known SHELTON G. CHAPPELL personally for many years are proud to have such a straight-forward and public spirited man in the race for County Commissioner from Belvidere Township, He served in World War I with the famous Rainbow Division. Although it was im- v possible for him to serve in the Armed Forces during World War II, he took his place out front in doing a great job of helping to win the war at home. He gave freely of, his time and the use of his car, and it is a known fact that he gaw more free time than any other person in the county in helping, with the many bond and scrap drives. In seeking the office of County Commissioner he has no thought of any personal interest or gain. We know that having personally- made the derision to enter the race for Commis sioner, he has only the interest of the people at heart. It is our sincere desire that you join with us u helping to elect such an honest and reli- - able man to the office of County Commissioner fronx Belvidere Township. VOTE F0HIET0;i d COFEli This Ad Is Paid For By Women Voters of Belbidere TownsMp WTm Are Working For the . Election of SHELTON G.. CMAPFELL ouse .A Hh - TV rien n OrB arn Big job) or small job . . count on us. We are stocked to give you everything you need for your Spring and Summer building ... at a moment's notice. Count on us, too, for help in estimating your needs and for advice in oolving your building problems. ;E1E US TdBAY for BUiLiMMG MMMMS Bricks ferbefnent . Ceixierit Satid , Gravel . - r , , Plaster . ; nisliink Planter. ' . , '''Mi.'' if-;;- "; 'v.'s.J i; .YouniFind Our Building Materials Are 'the best - V You 'Can Buy Anywhere". Sheetrock Tape Filler John Manvflle WHitfe Xsbestos Siding - . John Manville Asbestos Shingles John Manville Oonipositidh -Shingles Roll Roofing' s fetibber 'Roofing AluminumiirJ feI vanizbd llodf ing , John Manville Glazeicoat Ceiling Panel Windows Doors 'Building Hardware; Screen Wire Screen Doors. Nails . Carpenter's Tools of '.All Kind : 1 n CI ' 1 ' "'': -r 1 JlNew Bern. ':

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