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a- Standard Printing' Co.-- jot Louisiille, Ky. 40200 1 TT TT Tr? UIMAiWWEEK Volume XXV No. 22 Hertford, Perquimans County, North Carolina, Thursday, June 20, 1968 10 Cents Per Copy 1 PEE LY rc:quLr23 County r:-:;-t Gain llzzxs at IICSU N. C. State University has cit ed four Perquimans County stu dents -. (or their academic achievements during the spring semester. Charles W. ChappeU, Ralph E. Miller, Charles W. Stalling and William H. Williams were the four Perquimans students ' who earned the Dean's List this .' semester at NCSU. CnappelL Williams and Stalling were al so cited last fall semester for '. their academic excellence. 9 Williams, the only senior on the- Perquimans list, majored in agronomy. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll R. Wil liams of Hertford. . Miller is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Miller of Hertford and a sophomore majoring in . agricultural economics. These four students rep resent a portion of the 1,651 students who made the Dean's List this semester. These 1,651 , .students account for 16 per cent of the total 10,300 enrolled at NCSU during the spring. A stu- dent must have an academic average of "B" or better in order to make the Dean's List. Mens Turner Ward Receives Degree ' Arlens Turner Ward, wife of John a Ward, S06 w. Fearing - ., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard E. Sawyer, 1806 N. Road ; St., Elisabeth City, and grand daughter of Mrs J J. G. Turner, Hertford, N. C.,1 received her bachelor of arts degree in Eng lish from Old Dominion College, Norfolk, Virginia at commence ment exercises Sunday, June 9. Mrs. Ward is a native of Pas - 1 quotank County and graduated 'from Elizabeth CityHighSchooL Retailers Suffer Heavy Loss Due To 'Sbrcklnr -pictures, of Violence J and'vasm - w 1 the much publicized thesis that poverty Is the prime cause of spreading lawlessness have led many people to assume that the growing trend toward anarchy can be arrested by guaranteeing everyone economic security. But the evidence is becoming more obvious every day that "the rise in all forms of lawbreaking, In cluding rioting and looting, in volve far more than the actions of desperate poverty-stricken people. Studies are showing that in cities such as Washington, D. C. most of the rioters and looters were in far from de pressed ' economic circum stances. Many of those arrested held good jobs. t Another bit of evidence ndicatlng that our social rouble run far deeper and more animus than poverty alone is sontained In a startling Satur tey Evening Post article by Mr. Bill Davidson on shoplifting. Mr Davidson's findings reveal tn astounding decline in the ;haracter and integrity of a ehole people. , v . -'O Retailers lose from 11 billion to f 3 billion annually to shop lifters. More than half of these Sieves are teen-agers. Where a decade ago there were only a few thousand shoplifting ar rests among teen-agers each " 3k, there are now about 10 ..3 a week. These are the statis ' s. They are not nearly as 'ling as the story behind them, t Oe words of the Post, The oal teen-age shoplifter in i United SUtes is a girl ' rls outnumber boys by about to 1 In this particular area 1 crime . . J She is likely to ' e 16 years old 4 , , and her ' 'her probably Is a business r professional man ear n T I15XI0 a year or more. ) gets a sizable allowance and i enough money to buy all she V' The teen-age shoplifter : not think her particular i of theft Is a crime, but r a game. There is no I understanding of right . t. At least part of the i ms lies with parents, a r FBI agent says, 1 -rn by example. ' mothers eating Unit jrmarket with It or slipping or latoanoleomar 1 ' i t going to f and they ' t' at It's ' ; i a tig, iy ' Pictures show Drill Team from Fort Eustis, Va.; U. S. Navy Atlantic fleet Band; Robert Hollowell, Mastpr of Ceremonies June 24 Deadline For Albemarle Craftsman's Fair Any 4-H'er or youth desiring to participate in the Albemarle craftsman's Fair, September,! 25-27 must submit one or more articles of the craft to be de monstrated to the Standards Committee by June 24th, The articles should be sent or taken to the Home Economics Exten sion Agents' Office in the Agri culture Building, Elizabeth City, by 5:00 p.m. : An application blank must ac company the craft. The blanks may be obtained from your local Home Economics Extension Office. . Shopliftind the country are cooperating with (nn1 n A . ThMt . A OA nlCA am . AUCT . SiO ' AV CH deavorlng to make their stores less vulnerable to the wouldbe shoplifter. Several communities have developed educational cam paigns to show the tragic con sequences of this petty form of thievery. Mr. Davidson cites the case of a 17-year old physician's daughter' who shoplifted a two dollar costume-jewelry brooch. The girl wants to become a lawyer but her police record may keep her out of college and prevent her from getting a good Job. An- educational pamphlet en titled, "Teen-Agers Beware: Shoplifting Is A Crime," has been distributed widely to parents and students in at least one community. It tells how a boy was denied entrance to An napolis because a military security check revealed his con viction for stealing three cases of soda pop,' and how "with a police record it can be dif ficult, in some cases impossi ble, to go into any business or profession . where a special license is required, such as law or real-estate brokerage." There are those who will see no connection between the Post story on shoplifting and the riots in Washington, D. C. and else where. But there are many, too, who will find in Mr. Davidson's symptoms of a social ailment In the United States that has nothing to do with the physical existence of poverty. Oca Skipseij Receives Ucnager-of-Year Aiuard . Bea Sklpsey was selected "Teenager of the Year" by the Hertford Jaycees at their annual Installation Banquet here last week. The presentation was made by Billy : Cherry, co chairman . of the Teenager Award. : n-;;v'y;-..;. . Bea Is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fenton Britt. of Hert ford, and is a 1968 graduate of Perquimans County High School In addition to the numerous awards she received during the Graduation Exercises, her other honors include Delegate to the State Press Convention, Recipi ent of Plaque from the News Observer for Staffer of the year, In Top Ten of her class, Grand Honor Roll, a member of the Health Careers Club, the Glee Cl' The Homemakers of Ira Club, Beta Club, The 1 Ut and served as r '-r r Flag Dag Celebration If Memorable Occasion In Hertford v' ': v0-v .- iV l Flag Day Event For Hertford's second Flag Day Celebration on Friday was a most outstanding event and drew a crowd of approximately 2)00 spectators from Perquimans' County and the surrounding area. The Parade began at the American Legion Home on Academy Street and ended down town at the Reviewing Stand on the Courthouse Lawn. Participants in the parade In cluded the local American Legion Color Guard, Drill Team from Fort Eustis, Va U. S. Atlantic Fleet Band from Nor folk, Va., Units from the Coast Guard Air Station from Eliza beth City, Color Guard Scouts, numerous convertibles bearing special guests, State District General Educational Development Tests Held During 1967 a total of 3,461 North Carolinians took the Gen eral Educational Development tests, according to figures re leased today by Dr. Charles F. Carroll, state superintendent of public instruction. Nationally, 218,386 took the test last year compared to 39,016 In 1949 when the program got under way. Approximately 70 of those who took the test made scores entitling them to high school equivalency certificate issued by the. Department of Public Instruction. The average age of those taking the test was 29. A person must be at least 21 years of age and a resident of North Carolina in order to receive the certificate, although the test may be taken On Vietnam Duty Staff sergeant Wiley Whedbee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Whed bee of Rt. 3, Hertford, N.C. is on duty at Cam Ranh Bay AB, Vietnam ..v::-. Sergean Whedbee is a member of the Pacific Air Forces. Before his arrival In Southeast Asia, he was assigned to GrifflssAFB. N.Y. Area Vice President, Installed the 1 slate of new officers as follows; Ed Nixon, President;. Al Ever son, Vice President; Carlton Boyce, Treasurer; Burnle Lawless, Secretary;and Billy Baker, State Director. Members ' of the Board of Directors are "Buddy" Tilley and Joe Rogerson. j ) i for the event, going over a few Mayor Emmett Landing, while Notable Hertford and national Legion officials, decorated bicycles and various veteran groups, CharlesF. Sum ner, Jr. served as Parade Mar shal, Robert Hollowell of Hert ford was Master of Ceremonies; Congressman Walter B. Jones, L. Eldon James, Past National American Legion Commander, was speaker for the event, and the American Legion Auxiliary. Perquimans Sheriff Julian B rough ton. Commander of the William Paul Stallings Post of the American - Legion and Charles Skinner Jr., Flag Day Parade chairman, and all other participants are to be highly commended for a most Inspiring and successful Flag Day Cele bration. at age 19. Many persons take the tests to qualify for jobs, Dr. Carroll said. However, in 1967 more than one out of five who took the test said they were planning further study. . The GED testing program In North Carolina is administered by Glenn Brookshire of the De partment of Public Instruction In Raleigh where inquiries should be directed. The program is available through 18 testing centers scattered across the state from Cullowhee to Eliz abeth City. Brookshire said the number of certificates issued to date in North Carolina has exceeded 20,000. Perquimans Arts Sixty-eight artist and crafts men entered over 300 separate items to make the first annual Perquimans County Arts and Crafts Festival a resounding success, it was reported by Co Chalrmen Mrs. W. E. Griffin and Mrs. Kelly White. "The Festival, sponsored by the Albe marle Area Development As sociation, has been a welcome addition to the life and progress of people in Perquimans County," said Mrs. T. P.Brlnn, AADA Arts Chairman. Merchants in Hertford freely gave of valuable window space to provide the exposure need ed by Perquimans County Artists. Time and materials were donated by other Hertford businesses to enable artists to show paintings on the two-day period of Friday and Saturday, the most-heard comment being" . . ,1 Just didn't know there were so many talented people In Perquimans County , , ." Featured artist was Jerry Sul livan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clay Sullivan, who has finished his work at Appalachian College, and will continue his studies in art at RPI next fall. Sullivan's well rounded talent was quite apparent in his paintings, sculptures, litho graphs, and penciled drawings. Michael Wlnslow, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Newby Wins low, who is studying art at ECU exhibited figure drawings and other examples of his work which show great promise. 1 The Perquimans County Art Committee la a newly formed group under the AADA, and has its cr?5t in a short year, not ' rM FeV.ivU, I t I s last minute items with Hertford Senator Walter B. Jones and L. Long Attends Meet W.S. Long, Building Inspector for the Town of Hertford, at tended the annual meeting of the North Carolina Building In spectors Association at Caro lina Beach on June 16-19. The meeting was sponsored by the North Carolina Building Inspectors Association and the North Carolina Department in Insurance. Starts Drivers Education Classes Wayland G. (Pete) Hunter be gan his duties here this week at Perquimans County High School, as full time instructor for the Drivers Education Program for all county schools on a year round basis. Hunter started his first class on Wednesday, June 12, with 18 year old students (who had registered previously) and will continue the program with new classes beginning approximately every 18 days. Eligible students were requested to register during the school year, but those who are planning to participate in the program, and failed to register, are asked to do so as soon as possible. The 16 year old students will be trained first and the others will be notified later. '. ' . "We are running a little behind in our schedule, due to a change of program which we think will be much more effective," states Supt. C.C. Walters, "but we will get to everyone just as soon as time will permit." For further information con tact Hunter or Supt. Walters. and Crafts Festival Is Successful Julian Winslow, Mr. Herbert Nixon, and Mrs. W. E. Griffin. Mrs. Winslow said "We are delighted with the response oi last week, and have already r i fhr 1 . .-n-itirt - - - J 'Jrzr l rift "v n V i -din k ?nv r T Eldon James, Post National AmericanLegionCommander,are having a conversation with Winfall Mayor, Elijah White Disaster Coordinator Reminds Public Of Hurricane Precautions William M. Hodges, State Disaster Coordinator has issued a list of precautionary measures to be observed during the hurri cane season which lasts from June through October. Precautions listed outline re commendation for vacationers, small craft owners and house holders to protect themselves against storms, torrential rains and floods that normally occur during hurrican season. "Public awareness of the dangers that can be expected during this period is the greatest safeguard against disaster," Hodges stated. "Individuals who take precautionary measures in advance can substantially reduce Injuries and loss of life and prop erty from hurrican and floods." Local Civil Defense Directors in the state are prepared to co ordinate emergency services in their communities when natural disaster strikes. When storm warnings are issued, they are ready to work with state and local agencies and the Red Cross in any emergency which arises. SPECIAL WARNING FOR VA CATIONISTS Because the hurrican months are also popular vacation months, the following safety measures apply particularly to vacationists and boat owners; -Follow storm warnings carefully. Tune in frequently on radio or TV before starting on a fishing trip or cruise. Secure pleasure craft when official storm warnings are Issued by the Weather started to plan for next year's program. We were proud tc have been a part of the Flag Pay celebration so ably handled by the American Legion. to i. a u i 1 n I IB Bureau. Haul boats to safe locations upon receiving storm notices. Give vessels at anchor plenty of slack in moorings to avoid swamping. Add an extra anchor to secure boats. Secure loose gear. Leave beaches or other spots which may be threat ened by high tides. Keep a sharp eye out for high water in places where streams may flood from heavy rains. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS FOR THE HOUSEHOLDER Make sure that battery-powered radios are In good working order. Stay tuned to radio and TV stations for storm warnings Use buttery powered radio or car radio in event of power failure. Keep your car In top con dition with battery, lights, etc., in good working order with the gas tank at least three-quarters full. -As a safeguard against damage from flooded cellers, check cellar windows and move valuable material to a safe place, Store canned goods, drinking water, canned heat, can openers and paper dishes In a safe place. -Check : rain gutters to be sure they are not clogged. Move furniture and other movable objects from porches and lawns to safe locations, special precautions be FORE THE STORM When the Storm warntner Is vivan these precautions should be taken at once: -Board up windows or leave shutters in place. Use strong lumber for all bracing. Sterilize the bath tub, jugs, bottles, etc., and fill with drinking water. (Wash with soap and water, rinse with household bleach and boiling water for such steriliza tion.) -Put car in garage or park . away from trees and poles. Close house and garage win dows and doors. At the first warning of danger, turn freezer set ting up so that, If power fails, food may stay frozen for a longer period. Stay away from windows during the storm. If out-of-doors, take refuge in a ditch or ravine. Avoid all loose wires-they may be "live". If the center of "eye" of the storm passes over your area, there will be a temporary lull, lasting from a few minutes to a half -hour or more. Then the wind will resume with compar able violence from the opposite direction. You should not, there fore, leave your protected area until you hear an official an nouncement on radio or TV that the storm Is over, ' Annual Picnic V. N. Darden, owner and operator of Darden Department Store, announced today that the store will . be closed all day Wednesday, June 26, for the purpose of allowing employees and their families to attend the annual picnic at the Darden cot tage at Naga Head. Mr. Darden stated thai the store will be open as usual on Thursday, June 27, . Historical Society meets The Perquimans County His torical Society met June 10 at the Belvidere Community Build ing. Eighteen members and eight visitors were present. Mrs. Julian E. Wir.slow reported on the success of the Society's seventh-grade tours of the county. Herbert Nixon described the un to De clone on the Society's walking tour in Hertford. The-Soclety voted to continue Its membership in the Museum of the Albermarle. Raymond A. Winslow, Jr. pre sented a program, speaking first of three notable anniversaries to be remembered this year. "First, the Great Deed of Grant was given by the Lords "Pro prietors of Carolina on I May 1668, in response to a request of the colonial Assembly. This document eased the require ments for landholding in Caro lina by instituting the system used in Virginia, thereby stimu lating the settlement of Carolina. Second, the Perquimans County Commissioners held their first meeting on 25 July 1868, replacing the Inferior Court of Pleas and Quarter Ses sions which had governed the county for nearly two hundred years. Third, the Perquimans County Historical Society, founded 20 June 1958, observes its tenth birthday this year. He then briefly told the history of the Belvidere area. Belvidere is located on land granted to Ezekiel Maudlin, 20 June 1703. Originally known as Newbys Bridge, the community was re named Belvidt-re on 28 Mar. 1861, taking the name from the Newby plantation across the Per quimans River from the village. Two notable institutions made Belvidere famous throughout eastern North Carolina; (1) Piney Woods Friends and (2) Belvidere Academy, now gone, operated by Friends from 1833 to 1814. Mention v. as also made of Whitevllle Grove Baptist Church (Organized 1850) and Hickory Cross Methodist Church (organ in 1886 by Bethany Methodist Church). Origins of place names such as Chappell Hill, Hickory Cross, Nicanor and Whlteston were re lated. The Society discussed the con tributions made by Friends to the county, Friends' attitude toward salvery, Friends' migration to Indiana, the Nicholson family of Perquimans and other topics. R. A. Winslow, Jr., Edwin White and Dr. Harold White exhibited old pictures, papers, books and other articles. The Society expresses its gratitude to all made the meeting possible. Jane Evans To Attend Governor's School Jane Evans,' daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Evans of Route 1, Hertford was selected by the faculty of Perquimans County High School to attend the Governor's School of North Carolina this summer June 16 August 3. The Governor's School Is a program which the state sponsors for excelled students in a specified field. Jane will be studying in. the area of Eng lish.. Jane participates in many of the extracurricular activities in her school This past year she was Varsity Cheerleader, Vice President of Letter Club, Trea surer of the Student council president of her homeroom, a member of Beta Club and F.H.A Next year she will serve as assistant chief Varsity Cheer leader and President of the Beta Club, Since the tenth grade she has remained on the "A" honor roll, From her Junior Class this year' she was Selected as chief marshal for the graduation com mencement. At tommencement she received tlie ITrs. B.C. Koonce award for . Kv -j t highest average in hy st "