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J Standard Printing Co. ii THE UIMAM w: "3 TTS ECLY JU Volume XXVI -48 Hertford, Perquimans County, North Carolina, November 13. 1969 10 Cents Per Copy PER r R.A. Recognition Service At Hertford Baptist Church On Sunday, November 9th In the Evening Worship Service a , Royal Ambassadors Recognition Service was conducted by the Royal Ambassadors (a Christian Organization for boys from 9 through 16) which organisation is sponsored by the Baptist Men's Brotherhood of the church. During the program the R. A. Boys told of the many things which ' Perquimans County voters ap aproved the additional one per . cent sales tax In last Tuesday's 1 election. .' '"' Perquimans approved the tax , by a vote of 656 to 422. f Other counties In the Albe marle approving the tax was Camden, Pasquotank, Currituck, . Chowan, Tyrrell and Hertford Counties, Estimated returns for the counties in this area based on the 25 counties participating includes Perquimans, $83,784; Currituck, $50164; Camden,$S?82; Chow an, $140,376; Tyrrell,$37jt59 and , Hertford County, $275,840. ApproveScdesTax 1969 C of C Christmas Parade Set For Dec. 10th Wednesday, Deo. 10 Is the date for the Chamber of commerce sponsored 1969 Christmas parade and your help Is needed to make it a successful com munity venture. Many marching units and organizations that win have floats have already contacted us. but the Chamber Is looking for mare. so ft your club, civic group oil i church ham net comDletod Mmt $jans for participating pleas dot so as soon as possible. Uvea oon- j ROY CHAPPELL i . NORFOLK - RorChBDDell.65. a former Hertford resident, died Sunday night In DePaul Hospital from Injuries received Dee. 23, 1B6B in an automonue accident. - A native of Perquimans Coun ' ty, he was the son of the late Seymour and Rdxanna Rogerson Cbappell and husband of the late Mrs. Leora Pierce Chappell, Surviving are two sons, Sey mour Chappell of WlnfaU and Louis Lee Chappell of 'Virginia Beach; three daughters, Mrs; Maxlne Watson of Vir ginia Beach, Mrs, Kathleen Wilson of MOT' folk and Mrs. Irene Lewis of Marathon - Snores, Flau - two , brothers. Arthur Chappell of Edenton, Archie Chappellof Win falls two sisters. Mrs, Lucy El liott of Tampta, Fla. and Mrs. Roxana Jackson of.WlnfaUj ll grandchildren and 1 great grand' 'vcnlld. v . Funeral services were ' eon ducted today at I p.m, in 81ml . lee Funeral Home, Virginia Beach with burial in t Norfolk ' cemetery. A ,, t , MUST CUT COSTS n Prince Philip, husband of Onsen 'iabtth, Q. says the em. 1 family has had to UcU i belt because or, the cost of ri a television interview Sun- nil Up Kf i that tfce fil Sonants rf $l,lC3,c:9t i not t: i imrt - i in1 l v .1 Rfloyal Ambassadorsdolnthepro gram of missionary education for Baptist Boys which exposes boys to , Christian influence and pro vides opportunities for Christian mission service. ' Hie above boys participating in this service aret (from left to right) Tony Copeland, Steve Dall, Scott Tllley, Mark Winslow, Brian Harris, Carlyle Sawyer, APP'S Are Being Accepted Fcr CS Helpers Positions The Raleigh Interagency Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners announces that applications are now being accepted for Helper positions, salaries for these positions are from $2.25 to $2.50 per hour.' The Raleigh Board processes applications for all Federal agen cies in the state of North Caro lina. For further Information and-or application forms contact the tact the Chamber of Commerce office to let them know that you will be in the paraoe. ' Remember too, there's money available for the best floats and bands that take part. . The best float will receive $40 and the second best, $19: the best band will get $25 and the second best, $18 money that soy school, church or group can readily use. .'Judges for this year's parade -will be former Hertford Mayor Vivian Derden; Elizabeth City Dally Advance staff writer. Bes sie Culpepper and Chief Judge will be country-music deejay Ray Ward, from WGAI in Elizabeth City. . ' , , The Chamber reminds you to please let them know as soon as yoo can, If you plan to partici pate. .This Is a community en deavor and if you can clown, ride a decorated bicycle or drive an old car, Join ua for the parade.. 1st District Highway Commis loner Joe NoweU, Jr., WlnfaU, will give out sew road maps, i . - We have clowns, candy to give away and a big time schedule for young and old on Dec lo. Pcrq. CcfC Directors licet Hcvcnibcr 17 f The PerquimansCountyCham ber of Commerce Board of Di rector will meet Monday No vember 17, 1969 at 800 p,m. m the Municipal Building at Hert ford, The new board will meet wltt the old board. All members are urged to be present as w nil elect our officers for 1969 70. ' , . . : , t l :'o the membership commit u v I meet on Friday night tw-erur M, 1C69, at BrOOpwrn, at t e l?.2ilclpelEull(Jlaf in Heri tor , Jje W, Nowell, Jr. mem ts: . ) chairman, asked that all cc r$ be present. : s Wayne Tarkenton, David True blood, (2nd row) Stanley Ward, Jeff Broughton, David White, Dennis Symons, David Phillips, Bill Berry, Jack Harrell. (3rd row) Mr, Horace Cohoon, Coun selor; Willard Copeland, Coun selor; Tommy Sawyer, Mr. Dan Berry, Counselor; David White, John Symons, Ben Berry and Mr," Donald Madre, Counselor and Eddie Riddlck (not shown). Principal Byrum Announces Registration Perquimans County High School students who expect to complete their secondary school requirements and to enter college in 1971 can register now to par ticipate In the .1970-71 National Merit - ScaoiMsnip ' Progrbm, Principal William Byrum an nounced today. The first step for all students who wish to enter the nationwide Merit Scholarship competition Is to take the National Merit Sch olarshlp Qualifying Test (NMSQTi The test wlU be given in the school at 9:00 sum., Tues day, February 17, 1970, Taking the NMSgT Is also the first step for students who wish to participate in other scholar ship programs administered by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). These pro grams Include the National Achievement Scholarship Pro gram for outstanding Negro stu dents and Special Scholarship programs administered by NMSC for business and Industrial firms. tiuisur participants pay a $1.25 test fee. When the test Is given on a Saturday, the school may charge an additional fee of up to $1.25 to cover adminis trative costs of testing on a non school day. If an unusually promising student Is unable to pay; the $1.25 test fee, It will be paid by NMSC at the request of his principal. ..- , . When his NMSQT scores are reported, each participating stu dent will receive a handbook to help him understand his scores and compare his test perform ance with that of other high school students across the country. The handbook, which contains infor mation about making college choices and financing a college education, Is furnished as a part of reporting the student's test results. Other interpretive ma terials are sent to the school. The highest-scoring students in each state will be named Merit Program 6emlflnaUstsand will be eligible for Merit Scholar ship consideration. In addition to the National Merit Scholarships financed by NMSC, more than 400 business corporations, foun dations, colleges, professional associations, unions, trusts, other organizations, and Iwttvl dbals offer scholarships through the Merit Program. About 21,800 students have won Merit Scholarships In the four teen programs to date. BanHw:20th The annual banquet meeting of the 10 county Albemarle Area Development Association will meet at 7 p.m. In the College Cf the Albemarle gymnasium Nov. 20, Lem Blades m, chairman of the arrangements committee,an. nounced today. .;-vv Dr. Leo Jenkins," president of East Carolina University, will be the speaker. Awards will be pre sent "'"munltieswhichhavi dev 1 carried out com. mu e projects on their ow 9: 1 SkM'S.- 10 PCHS Students Are On Honor One hundred and two Perqui mans County High School stu dents are listed on the Honor Roll for the cradlnE period endlne October 9, as released by the principal wuiiam Byrum. "A" honor roll: 8B Lots Eure; 9A - Willie Faye Dall; 9C -Kathy Marren, Frances White; 9E - Susan HUmphlett; 10B -Bobby Hollowell: 10C - Mackev Lewis; 11C - Linda HarreU 12B - Wayne Riddlck, Pam Sut ton, Janice Winslow; 12C-Karen Haskett. "A-B" Honor Roll: 8A - Vickie Meads, Diane Eure; SB Janet Bunch. Robin Colson. Joyce Hollowell; 8C - Wade winsiow, Karen copeland; 8D Debbie Perry, Suzanne Stokes; - Roger White, Sandra El- Town Board Meets R. O. Glvens came before the board to discuss the renewal of the contract for billboard signs located on US 17 bypass. This was tabled to be further discussed at the next regular meeting. W. T. Elliott, Chairman, re ported on ABC Store sales for October 1969. sales were $21,701.60 less tax of $1,522.10 leaving an Increase of net sales amounting to $1 ,322.65 over sales for October 1968. Chief B. L. Glbbs gave a report on Police Department activities. F. T. Britt,Superintendant,re ported he was using surplus dirt to fill the proposed parking lot next to Don Juan Manufacturing Company. Talmage Rose, Civil Defense Director, reported on his activi ties as director since his appoint ment. Motion was made by J; L. Har ris, seconded by C. C. Winslow and duly passed to give the pe troleum products contract to Win. slow Oil Company as they made the low bid. On motion ' by J. L; Harris; seconded by C. C. Winslow and duly passed, the Board authorized the transfer of $5,000.00 from Street Department improvements to Street Department Capital Out lay. Also, the transfer of $1, 500.00 to Ice Department Ex pense and $2,500.00 to Ice De partment Capital . Out-lay from Electrical Department Capital Out-lay. Mrs. Ned Nixon Named To 4-H Development Fund The North Carolina 4-H De velopment Fund directors voted unanimously Thursday to con clude next July 1 its special campaign that has yielded $850, 000 for the youth organization during the decade of the 160s. That drive for 4-H faculties and projects has gone over the top In 89 of the State's 100 coun ties, Robert N. Wood oftheNCSU Foundations and Development Of fice reported. "You might call this a victory celebration," Wood noted. Rudolph Pate, director of Foundations and Development at Dr. Wannamaker Is Speaker For Academy Dinner A prominent South Carolina educator, Dr. T. E. Wannamaker of Orangeburg, will be the speak, er at the Fifth Annual Albemarle Academy Dinner. Dr. Wannamaker, who graduat ed from the Citadel and received his Ph. D. from Cornell Uni versity, where he was an instruc tor, assisted in the establishment of over thirty private schools in South Carolina. He is president of the South Carolina Independent School Association and Co Founder and President of Wade Hampton Academy in Orange burg. Dr. Wannamekr, a chemical engineer and consultant, was founder' of Wannamaker Chem ical company, Inc., E. wannamuer, inc. eacn or wmcn he has served as president. In more recent years, he has generously devoted much of Us time to private education in South Carolina and other states. Dr, Wannamaker will arrive in Ella. abeth City upon bis return from a trip around the world. The dinner, which Is an an nual benefit dinner for the Aca. demy, will be held for the first time in the new Academy Gym? torlum at 7:00 p.m. on Novem ber 18th. Between B 00-700 pa. trons and friends of the school are expected at the occasion,' which will feature the Academy Glee Club on the program. . Roll Listings llott, Cylvia Gregory; 9A Don ald Ayscue, Brad Fields, Robin Perry; 9B Elwood Perry, Mary Fel ton, Vickie Haskett, Mary Brink ley Ward, Jenny White; 9C Paula Byrum, Eva New by, Gall Proctor; 9D Jane Lane, Freda God win, Gail Eure, Peggy Benton; 9E - Vickie Chappell, Kathy Lane; 10A Linda Evans, Sally Ann Bundy; 10 B - Michael Walker, Van Harris, Lu Ann Sailings; 10C Wayne Proctor, Terry Copeland, Jann Dillon; 11A Julian Baker, Archie Blanchard, Janice Layden, Pa tricia Morse, Maurlca Skinner, Jackie Ward, Martha WatUns, Minnie Norma White; HB-Linda Baker, Beth Br Inn, Susan Godfrey, Patti Landing, Rita Layden, Betty Murray, Anita Riddlck, Rita Skinner, Nancy TunneU, Edmond White; 11C - Frances Mansfield, Janet Ball, Brant Murray, Anna Brldgers, Darlene Meads, Jol leen Perry, Woody Bundy, Anita Smith; 12A - Shelton Manley, Beckie Elliott, Judy Hall, Nancy Riddlck, Anne Simpson, Delores Spivey, Claudle Stokely, Geneva White; 12B - Louise Dale, Patricia Lane, Donald StalUngs; 12C - Ken Dall, Douglas Perry, Nann Ambrose, Angelia Lane, Betty White, Wanda Wins low. Eastern Quarterly Meeting of Friends November 15th Eastern Quarterly Meeting of Friends sill be held on Saturday, November 15 at Up River Friends Church. The Yearly Meeting Exec. Secretary will be In atten dance with his wife, Victor and Marian Murchinson, of Guilford College. Marian will be the speaker on Saturday night for the Womens Circle Meeting at 7:00. Ministry and Council will beat 10:00 and worship service at 11 o'clock. At 1:30 In the afternoon the Business Session will con vene. NCSU; Dr. G "You might call this a victory celebration," Wood noted. Rudolph Pate, director of Foundations and Development at NCSU; Dr. George Hyatt, director of the North Carolina Extension Service; Dr. Carlton Blalock, State 4-H leader; and Miss Kay Sloop of Iredell County student president of the State 4-H Clubs, reported to the directors at their annual session. The directors re-elected Mrs. Fernle Laughlnghouse, Pantego, president of the 4-H Development Fund, ' ' ' Karl G. Hudson Jr. of Raleigh, was named vice-president, suc ceeding Faulton Hodge of Rt. 3, Rutberfordton. Pate was elected secretary, and John D. Wright, business manager at NCSU, was elected treasurer. V v. ' Named to four-year terms on the Executive Committee were State Senator George M. Wood of Camden and Mrs, Ned Nixon of Hertford, Elected tothe Investment Com mittee were Mrs, Laughlnghouse, Hudson and J. D. Sykes of RU 1, Flat Rock, The following were elected to four-year terms on the Board of Directors: W. S. White, Manteo; A. H, Bryant, Rocky Mount; Hay wood Hall, Angler; A. E. Spears, Charlotte; Dr. Alvln V. Blount, Jr., Greensboro; Lawrence Bow ers, WhltevlUe; George M, Wood, Camden; Mrs. Barbara Deverlck, Lenoir; Mrs, Russell Vick, Nash vllle Hilton Carlton, Wilson; Ed gar A. Thomas, Lexington; and John Given, Monroe. Raymond Crouse of Lexington was named to an unexpired term on the board. : Hertford Savings & 's 'vv bsrs d today being er400 iMem. ngs A H.C. Sullivan that $37,000 chr mailed out this i Christmas Savt bars of the He. Loan Association Monthly Report Oi Hertford The following monthly report for October was given by Chief Ben L. Glbbs at the regular Council meeting. ARREST MADE: Drunk on the Street 4; Disorderly Conduct 1; Assault 2; Careless and Reckless Driving 1; Operating Intoxicated 1; Lar ceny 2; Miscellaneous Traffic Ar rests 2; Miscellaneous Arrests 2; Breaking and Entering 2; Run aways 2; Citations Issued forlm proper Parking. ACTIVITIES: Calls Answered and Investigated 105; Accidents Investigated 3; Funerals Worked 4; Courtesies Extended 112; Doors Found Un locked 2; Radio Calls 229; Lights Reported Out 2. New Business Opens On Front Street Twine Tile and Carpet Shop owned by Ray C. Twine has open ed in Hertford on Front Street in the building at the rear of J. C. Blanchard and Co. Tho open now, the new business will have a grand opening within the next week or two. Mrs. Ray C. Twine is assist ing her husband in the new bus iness. The Tile and Carpet Shop will feature every type of floor coh ering. Mrs. I. G. Dail Passes At 85 Mrs. Isadora Glrffln Dail, 85, died Thursday night at 11:15 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. N. Jordan Route 1, Tynge foL lowing an Illness of two years. A native of Chowan County, she was the widow of John B. Dail and the daughter of the late Cal vin and Mrs. Mary Jordan Grif fin. She was a member of the Center Hill Baptist Church. Besides Mrs. Jordan, she Is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Mary Frances Corprew of Route 1, ffvtrtford;' too sons, Clarence L. Dall of Route 2, Hertford, William N. Dalll of Hopewell, Virginia, Percy W. Dail of Route 3, Edenton and Thomas A. Dall of Hertford; 16 grandchildren ; 28 great grand' children and one great- great grandchild. Funeral services were held Saturday at 3:30 in the chapel of the Swindell Funeral Homebythe Rev. Charles Dullng.pastor of the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. "Lead Kindly Light" was sung by Rev. Norman Harris, he was accompanied by Mrs. Chester Winslow, organist. The casket apall was made of pink carnations, white Chrysan themums, and fern. Pallbearers were, Clyde H. Dall, Edgar Ray Jordan, Oar ence L. Dall, Jr., Billy Dall, james Dan, John Edward Dail, James Jordan, and Stevie DalL Burial was in Cedarwood Cemetery. Maxie Stallings Dies Following Extended Illness Maxey Stallings, 85, or Route 1, BeMdere, died Tuesday at U00 a.m. in his home following a long illness. A native of Per quimans County, he was a son of the late Reubln and Mrs. Mary Rountree Stallings and the hus band of the late Mrs. Reubtna Blanchard Stallings. He was a member of the Sandy Cross Baptist Church and was a retired farmer. Surviving are a daughter,Mrs, Juanlta Eason of South Mills; three sons, Daughtrey L, Stall ings of Colorado Springs, Color ado, Alton Stallings of Route 1, Belvldere and Oliver S tailings of Lorton, Virginia two brothers, A. L. Stallings of HobbsvlUe and W. D. Stallings of Route 1, Bel vldere; 6 grandchildren and 2 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:00 in the Sandy Cross Baptist Church by the Rev. Thomas A.Clark. Burial will be in the Family Cemetery. Hertford Grammar School PTA Meet November 13th ' The Hertford Grammar School P.T.A. win meet Thursday, No vember IS at 8. '00 p.m. The Rev. Norman B. Harris will apeak on Tho Importance of Good Liter ature. :: The annual Book Fair will be In tho school Library. The Chairmen Mrs. George Fields ' and Mrs. Billy Cherry urge all parents to be present. FHA Girls Stage Sword of Hope Day I I i r-.-J j uiit. refejafoana High School FHA girls participated in the local Cancer Crusade on Saturday by staging a Sword of Hope Day. Margaret Mansfield, President of the club, was in charge of the event. Others pictured taking part in the sale are Mary Elizabeth Godfrey, Willie Fay Dall, Joyce Chappell and Frances White. Mrs. Fenton Eure, Jr. is being pinned following her con tribution to the Crusade. American Legion Post 126 Has Successful Membership Drive The American Legion, Depart ment of NorthCarollnaHeadquar ters In Raleigh indicates that Hertford Post 126 has conducted a highly successful membership drive. Julian H. Broughton,Comman der of the Post, has received a letter from Department Adjutant J. Carroll Wilson reporting that Post 126 has exceeded Its Legion Membership Incentive Goal for 1970, The Legion Adjutant ex pressed congratulations and thanks to the Post leaders and membershp workers for their effort. A statement of high praise for the local Postwas issued by C. E. Thompson, Jr. of Wilmington, North Carolina, Department Commander of The American Le gion. Commander Thompson said, "The membership of every Le gionnaire makes It possible for The American Legion to main tain service for the sick and dis abled In hospitals. Memberships make possible all the Legion pro grams, such as care for needy children, Baseball, Boys' State, Boy Scout Troops, Oratorical Contests, Community Service, Law andOrder,andalltheothers. I am proud to congratulate Post 126 upon this notable achieve ment," Post Commander Broughton explained mat "Unity and Ser vice for America" - the theme of this year's drive - was to re mind all America that The Amer ican Legion believes In a strong and united America and this is achieved through Service to our Community, Special attention is being given to our returning Vie t Tlme Veterans." "We are accepting dues pay ments now from Legionnaires and eligible veterans whose member ship is essential if the local or ganization is to continue its ser Embezzlement Bonanza NEW YORK Sticky-fingcrcd employees are (ostin); Amer ican businesses an estimated SI. 8 billion a year or S5 million a (lay in embezzlement losses, according to the Insurance In formation Institute. 50th Anniversary Veteran! Da Observed In Hertford The 50th Anniversary of the American Legion (March IS) and American' Legion Auxiliary (November 10) also Veterens' Day (November 11) was observed in a Joint meeting with a covered dish supper and a speaker on the Power of Ameri canism at the William Paul StalUngs Post 126, Thursday night November 6, 1969. 1st District Commander charlle Skinner, Jr., presided at the meeting. Vast District Commander Wil lie Alnsley Introduced the speak er, The speaker, the Rev.' Wil liam Pinner, pastor of Epworth Methodist Church In WlnfaU, Cedar Grove Methodist Church and Oak Grove Methodist Church at Chapanoke, made a very time ly and most Inspiring talk, W. D. Eager of Gates County, HobbsvlUe, 94 year old Veteran of the Spanish-American war was honored. Last year Mr. Eager was Oven a Life Membership In the American Legion by Poet 126 vice programs," Commander Broughton stated. Also, he re ported that the Post is planning to expand its local programs and activities, depending on the final results of the 1970 membership drive. Final Rites Held For Mrs. Jordan Mrs. Ullie Irene "Rena" Ben ton Jordan, 76, of WlnfaU, died Wednesday night in the Albemarle Hospital following a short illness. -A native of Perquimans County, she was a daughter of the late George and Mrs. Sally Matthews Benton and the widow of Carson Jordan. She was a member of the Wood land Methodist Church. Surviving are a dautriiier Mrs. Eleanor McCulloi:gh of Clip Tiber- ' land, Georgia; four sU-terw, Mrs. J. L. Harrell of Chesapeake, Va., Mrs. Willie Saunders Mrs. Clyde Russell and Mrs. John Elmer . Wood, Sr., of Route 3, Hertford; five brothers, Wallace Benton of Deland, Florida, A. B. Benton of Norfolk, Va,, Percy Benton of Driver, Va., Ed Benton of Hert ford and Claude Benton of Route 3, Hertford; and four grandchil dren. The family will be at the home of Mrs. J. E. Wood, Sr. of Route 3, Hertford. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2:00 in the chapel of the Swindell Funeral Homebythe Rev. W. R. Tinner pastor of Esorth Methodist Church and the ' Rev. Howard Harrell, pastor of 1 Woodland Methodist Church. ..: "Precious Memories" and , "WlU the Circle be Unbroken" were sung by Mrs. Jeff Pierce and Mrs. Jack Benton. They were accompanied by Miss Ann Ben ton, organist. The casket paU was made of rose carnations, White Chrysan themums, and fern. Pallbearers were Louis Har reU. Shelton Harrell, John Mar- ' vin Benton, Floyd Benton, John Elmer Wood, Jr., and Marrls ; Saunders. - Burial was in Cedar' Cemetery. i? In Hertford. The Legion has recently lost a member, World War I veteran, deceased October 28, 1969. The Auxiliary recently lost a "Gold Star" member, Mrs, J.c, Blanchard, who died November 3. 969. - Commander Julian H. Broughton od several Post Com manrtors were present for "the ' meeting, also several Ptat Auxiliary Presidents, The announcements included the 1st District Meeting of the '' Legion, a "Dutch Supper" to be held in Edenton at the Edenton Restaurant, November 18, at ,7 " p.m, . ' The meeting was dismissed with prayer by the 3ev. Pinner, The Auxiliary had a shor"-- ness meeting afterward. Mrs. Geneva 8awyer, Pr of Unit 126, presiding. Mrs. Lassie White, Past Went, invited the AuxUtt meet with her for the Chrf party in December. . , ; W-.-
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