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Standard Printing Co. LouistLUs, Ky. 40200 If MUIMAN ECLY v Volume XXVII - No. 9 Hertford, Perquimans County, North Carolina, February 26, 1970 10 Cents Per Copy 17 TT T7 PE WEE II HE, Revival Meeting 7". REV. D. J. WOOTEN . 'me spring revival oi uagiey Swamp Wesleyan Church will begin on Monday night March 2, 'fi 7:30. Services will continue Through Sunday night March 8. ''. (The engaged workers are Rev. Jand Mrs J). J. Wooten and their onr David of Cambridge jMarylaqd.' Mr. Wooten will be bringing the messages in each service and the family will be singing together and playing several musical instruments. The public is cordially invited to hear these wonderful people lng and preach the good news of .'.Salvation. 'Cancer Clinic Will Be Held March 6th , The Northeastern Cancer Clinic will be held on Friday afternoon . March 6th, with registration beginning at 12:30 Am. A chest x-ray will be given to anyone wishing it along with the : examination of the five areas of the body where cancer is most 'easily found and cured. Only 30 people can be seen at the Center J4ach month, due to limited facilities, so it is suggested that anyone who wishes to be assured of en appointment should write or call the Cancer Center, Health Dept., Elizabeth City, N. C. for a priority.. Adult Education Classes Offered Here By C0A The Adult Education Division of College of The Albemarle will continue offering adult classes in Perquimans County this spring. Variety and practicality have been, emphasized in planning courses for all age groups. : Adult classes are open to any jferson 18 years of age or over who. is not enrolled In a. high school. Persons 16 to 18 years of age with "special needs" may enroll with permission of the goal school superintendent, asses are free to "Senior Citizens" over 65 living in the county. , College of The Albemarle will offer courses that adults in the Perquimans County area want. Any class may be started if 15 or more persons are interested and a' : qualified instructor can be secured. Call the Adult Education Division at College of The Albemarle and make your wishes known! "Following are courses to be offered in Perquimans County: ; Adult Basic Education - This free course will be offered at Perquimans High and at Perquimans County Union School Students may register Feb. 24th and 25th from 7:00 to 9;00 p.m. at Perquimans High and Feb. 24-26 at Perquimans Union School This course is Intended for those who have less than 8 years of elementary school ; instruction. The general aims of the course are to teach reading, arithmetic, and writing. It Is open to any adult living in Perquimans County with less than an eighth ' grade education, at least 16 years e age. Books and other material will be furnished. If you know of a .arson who could qualify for this c ffse,: have him register on i wruary 24th or 25th from 7 to 9 pity, at Perquimans High or on Ubruary 24and 26th from 7 to 9 p.m. at : Perquimans Union fflhOOl.a:V;'.'!;,:'':-?'- ' High School Equivalency :D) Classes that will enable 4ons to complete high school al be offered at Perquimans ' 'h and at Perquimans County Uio Schools. Registration will e held Feb. 24th an 25th from CO tp t:00 p.m. at Perquimans ;h and on Feb. 24 anU28, 7-9 m. at Perquimans Union I T!"'-e prcrairs offef Funeral Services Held For Clinton Nathan Trueblood Clinton Nathan "Pinky" Trueblood, 72, of Winfall, died Friday at 10:55 p.m. In the Albemarle Hospital following an Illness of one day. A native of Perquimans County, he wu a .retired mechanic with Hertford Motor Company, a member of Epworth Methodist Church, The American Legion end served with the U. S. Army during World War I. He wu a son of Jack and Mrs. Sally Jessup Trueblood and the husband of Bertie Hurdle Trueblood. Surviving, besides his wife, are five sons, Clinton N. Trueblood, Jr. of Norfolk, John William Trueblood of Winfall, Jack Donald Trueblood and Phillip Mitchell Trueblood of Elizabeth City, and Ricky Wayne Trueblood of Hertford; six daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Cayton and Mrs. Betty Griffin of Elizabeth City, Mrs. Dorothy Spruill and Mrs. Joann Kirby of Winfall, Mrs. Cleo Walker of Hertford, and Mrs. PhyUis Harris of Weeks ville; one sister, Mrs. Julia Smith of Hertford; eighteen grand children and four great grand children. A funeral service was held Sunday at 2:30 in the chapel of the Swindell Funeral Home by the Rev. W. R. Pinner, pastor of Epworth Methodist Church. Burial was in Cedarwood Cemetery. Hertford. "How Great "Thou Art" was sung by the Church Choir, accompanied by Mrs. Walter Nbwell, organist. The casket wu draped with the American Flag. The casket pall was made of red carnations, white chrysanthemums and fern. Pallbearers were Leslie Gregory, Wallace Morgan', H. B. Miller, Peck Matthews, Lloyd Ray Morgan and Raymond Stanton. Fire Damage Soars NEW YORK Fire losses in the United States in 1968 reached a record SI. 829,922,000, oward helping an individual pass the" High School Equivalency Examination. Upon successful completion of the examination tthe State Dept. of Public In struction in Raleigh will issue to the individual the High School Equivalency Certificate. General Interest Extension passe - These classes are of fered for self-interest and self- improvement. They do not count toward a diploma or degree, but are offered because you request them. Listed are the general interest classes to be offered this spring In Perquimans County. Please note the registration location and dates. Registration will, be held February 24th and 25th, from 7 to 19 p.m. at Perquimans Hign School, and February 24th and 26th. from 7 to 9 p.m. at Perquimans Union School. For additional information contact Bill Tice at Hertford Grammar School or Fred Rlddick at Perquimans Union School. Persons can also register at the first clus meeting. ABE Course Class begins March 3 Class Meets T ft W 7- 9:30 Perquimans High Cost Free. ' ABE Course Class begins March 3 Class Meets T ft Th 7- 9:30 Perquimans Union School Cost Free. High School Course Class beings March 3 -Class Meets T 4 W7-9:30-Perquimans High-Cost Books. High School Course Class begins March 3 Class Meets T ft Tb7i:30 Perquimans Union School-Cost-Books. Typing Course Class begins March 3 Class Meets T ft Th 7- 9:30 - Perquimans High Cost 12.00.7..; r.v;-;-.,;;;VV' Typing Course Chun begins March 3 Class Meets T 4 Th 7- 9:30 - Perquimans Union School Cost -12.00. Sewing Course Class begins March 3 - Clau meets T ft Th 7- 9:30 Perquimans Union - Cost '$2.00. Bookkeeping Course - Class begins March 3 Clau Meets T 4 Th 7-9:30 Perquimans High -Cost -12.00. Decoupage Course - Class begins March 3 Class Meets fTues. 7-10 p.m. . pcr-Jotane ,h Cost un C of C Makes Joe Nowell presents a check in the amount of $100.00 to the Perquimans County Marching Unit from the Perquimans Chamber of Commerce. Betty White, Marching Unit Chief, is shown accepting the donation while Mrs'.' La Claire Rogerson, Leader, and Nancy Reed, anotherUnit Member, look on. The Marching Unit Is the process of raising $2,500 to meet the expenses for a trip to Atlantic City, N. J. In April. Current Information Required To Work with Industrial Prospects 'Communities must have current information compiled and readily available if they are to work effectively with in dustrial prospects," Kenneth W. Lane, assistant manager of community development, for the Virginia Electric and Power Company, said last Wed., at the presentation of the Perquimans County Economic Study. The study was presented to Mrs. Jean Harrison, chairman of the local study committee, at a dinner meeting in Perquimans County High School, Hertford, N.C. Lane said, "Current in formation is even more im portant today with thousands of industrial development organizations looking for in dustrial prospects throughout the nation. It is not good enough anymore just to have information compiled; it must . be in a presentable and usable form." The economic study is designed as a reference for industrial development organizations to assist industry in new plant locations and expansions of existing plants. Lane said other possible uses of the study are: 1. To assist a community in evaluating its shortcomings and assets. 2. To serve as a basis for long range plans for the area. 3. To assist In preparing in dividual community development plans. 4. Most important - to be.used as a fact book on facilities and community work with industrial prospects. He Mid eight potential In dustrial sites in Perquimans County have been selected as being representative of the area. Factors considered in site selection include the appearance of the site , availability of the property which would have ap proximately ten acres or more of fairly level and cleared land, the accessmiiity or major routes oi transportation and the availability of utilities. The eight sites range in size from nine to 350 acres; and, In most cases, the size of the par ticular site could be either in creased or decreased to meet specific requirements. Two of the sites are adjacent to railway facilities and all are served by good highways. Each site is illustrated by a sketch and a brief description of the property. A map of the area pinpointing the Bethel Fire DcpL Sponsors Fish Fry The Bethel Fire Department will sponsor a Fish Fry Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Bethel Community Fire station from 4 til 7 o.m. p.m; All you can eat for $1.25. Where There's Smoking . . . NEW YORK Smoking may be hazardous to your environ ment at well at to your health,' lays the Insurance Information Institute. Of the 960,900 U. S. building fires in 1967, nearly one in five was traced to cauiet re!pd to imokin and matches. Donation To Per. location of individual sites selected is shown on a page op posite each site sketch, Lane said. The study was made at the request of the Perquimans County Board of Commissioners and Perquimans County In dustrial Development Com mission with the cooperation of citizens of the county. Copies of the study will be made available upon request to those interested in the economic development of the area. The study is divided into six major classifications: physical assets, manpower, market resources, government, com munity facilities and industrial sites. The study is based on in formation, supplied through a local economic study committee headed by Mrs. Harrison of Hertford and the Perquimans County Industrial Development Commission. Other study com mittee members include: R. C. Elliott, Bobby S. Heath, Edward Nixon, Frank M. Roberts, R. M. Thomson, C. C. Walters and Thomas Brown, director of the development commission. Lane said, "The citizens of Perquimans County should be very grateful for the efforts and the work of all of their local Adult Driving Education Class Completes Course "There were twenty Extension Homemakers and one gentleman who completed a six week Adult Driving Education Class," Mrs. M. B. Taylor, Home Economics Extension Agent, stated loaay. The Class started January 14, and terminated February 23. The purpose of the clan was to provide learning experiences which would enable the homemakers to learn how to operate an automobile in order to have more and better tran sportation. The instructor for the course was furnished by the College of the Albemarle. In structor was Mr. Douglas ISawyer. The Extension Homemakers and the gentleman who took the course were as follows: Mrs. Mary E. White, Mrs. Blanche, Gordon, Mrs. Henrietta McCarthy, Mrs. Ruby Bateman, Mrs. Alllne Jones, Mrs: Elsie C. Feiton, Mrs. Marching Unit representatives who took time away from their normal business activity to work on the study. An important factor is the attidue which the citizens have developed towards industrial acitivities. Your efforts should be directed towards industry that is compatible with your community because those already in business here deserve first con sideration." 'Awards Presented At Annual Jaycees Banquet William Byrum and Floyd Matthews, Jr. were the winners of the DSA and Outstanding Young Farmer honors Friday night at the Annual Jaycees Banquet held at the Hertford Grammar School. Frank Mansfield made the presentation of the Distinguished Service Award to William Byrum, Principal of the Perquimans County High School. Floyd Matthews, Jr., the Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year, received his Award from Bobby Heath, President of the Hertford Jaycees. Guest speaker for the event was Rep. Phil Godwin of Gatesville. Marian Frlerson, Mrs. Emma Lilly, Mrs. Margaret Rogerson, Mrs. Minnie Feiton, Mrs. Loretta E. Small, Mrs. Annie Mae Rodgers, Mrs. Melinda Rumble, Mrs. Edna Davies, Mrs. Tassie Hurdle, Miss Mae Reatha Hollowell, Mrs. Sadie Small, Mrs. Ophelia Hollowell, Mrs. Emily Lamb, Mrs. Novella Cox nd Mrs. Percy Feiton. A party was given in honor of Mr. Douglas Sawyer at the close of the school. The members of the class expressed how much knowledge they had gained during the six weeks. Everyone enjoyed the class very much. , : "Enrollment is now open for another Adult Driving Education Class for the Extension Homemakers and other adults", states Mrs. M. B. Taylor. If you are Interested, please contact Mrs. Taylor at the Perquimans County Office Building or pall 426-7697. Rites Held For Mrs. Alethia P. White Funeral services for Mrs. Aletha Parker White, 75, of Route 1, who died Tuesday at 3:50 p.m. in the Winslow Nursing Home, were held Thursday at 2:30 in the Chapel of the Swindell Funeral Home by the' Rev. Waldo Smith, pastor of Upriver Friends Meeting and the Rev. Norman Harris, pastor of the Hertford Baptist Church. Burial was in Upriver Cemetery. "The Old Rugged Cross" and "In The Garden" were sung by the Rev. and Mrs. Elmer Thomas, accompanied by Mrs. Chester Winslow, organist. The casket pall was made of pink carnations, white chrysanthemums, baby's breath and fern. Pallbearers were Roger Bryant, Norman Bryant, Hilton White, Elmer Lassiter, Selden Rountree and W. S. Winslow. Mrs. White, a native of Hert ford County, was the widow of Clarence Osmond White and the daughter of the late James and Mrs. Florence Marshman Parker. She was a member of Upriver Friends Meeting and was a practical nurse. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Dora Roberson of Hertford and Mrs. Betha Bailey of Newport News; three sons, Travis White of Hertford, Johnny White of Alexandria, Va. and Carson White of Portsmouth, Va.; four sisters, Mrs. Sarah Hedgepeth and Mrs. Sadie Conner of Roanoke Rapids, Mrs. Ella Whitehead and Mrs. Rosa Putrell of Woodland; a brother, Benjamin Parker of Roanoke Rapids; 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Writing Contest Is Offered The Perquimans County Arts Council, in conjunction with Albemarle Area Arts Council, has announced a contest for budding young writers in the Senior Classes of our County High Schools. Interested Seniors may kontact either Mr. Byrum or Mr. Dempsey, but here are some ground rules : Under the general theme of "Contemporary American Life," students may offer their works in three categories - Pe.otry, Essay, or Short Story. Six monetary prizes will be given, two in each category. People's Bank and Trust of Hertford has already offered two ten-dollar first prizes, and Honorable Mentions will also be given outside of the six primary winners. Works may be turned in to English teachers or principals by April 15. The Arts Council will meet Monday, March 2, 2 o'clock at the Winfall Grammar School. Any interested person is invited to attend. Albemarle N'Easter S&W Newsletter Wins Award Llovd Bunch. Chairman of the Albemarle Soil and Water District, announced recently that the District Newsletter NOR THEASTER won first place in the 1969 Nationwide Newsletter Contest of the Northeastern Area of the U. S. A plaque was presented to Mr. Bunch at the national meeting of districts held In San Francisco, February 1-5, along with a check for $100.00. Snonsors in Perauimans County for the Northeaster are Albemarle Electric Membership Corporation and the Winslow Blanchard Motor Company, according to Floyd Mathews who is chairman of the Perquimans Unit. Sgt.. Jesse L. Wood On Duty Kirkland Air Force Base U. S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Jesse L. Wood, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wood of Rt. 2, Elizabeth City, N. C, has arrived for duty at Kirtland AFB, N. M. Sergeant Wood, a protective equipment supervisor, is assigned to the 58th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron. He previously served at McGuire AFB, N. J. The sergeant, whose wife, Dorothy, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Hurdle of Rt. 3, Hertford, N. C, graduated In 1960 from P. W. Moore High School. Grand Opening Observed 8u Twine Tile Carpet ( h 'i?i Saturday was grand opening day for Twine's Tile and Carpet Shop at 103 S. Front St. and Mayor Emmett Landing was on hand to de the cutting of the ribbon. With Ray Twine, his family and a host of well-wishers, the newest addition to Hertford's downtown business district opened with the giving away of some carpeting for one of the lucky ones who registered - plus free drinks, snacks, gifts and surprises. Twine's is a member of th Perquimans County Chamber of Commerce and all who are a part of that organization wish him the very best of success. Perquimans Chapter Of American Cancer Soc. Meets Mrs. Marian Payne, president, presided at the meeting of the Perquimans County Chapter of the American Cancer Soceity Monday night. Dr. Harold White gave a very inspiring devotion bringing out the need of the sick for love and assistance from their fellowmen, as well as from God. He closed with prayer. Julian H. Broughton Seeks Re-Election Sheriff Julian H. Broughton, Perquimans County, today an nounced plans to run for re election in the Democratic Primary in May of this year. Mr. Broughton has served as Sheriff of Perquimans County for the pastjour years, and is the only announced candidate for the position in the coming election. He is 44 years of age, is married, and has two children. Sheriff Broughton resides in Hertford. In his office on Mon. afternoon, Sheriff Broughton stated, "I have served in this office for the last four years to the best of my ability, and I hope that the voters of this county will see fit to allow me to serve them again. I believe very strongly in the importance of good law and order, and in these days of unrest, the proper enforcement of the laws of our land is a necessity. If I am re-i elected to this position, I wilt certainly do my best to enforce these laws both fairly and impartially." Veterans Compensation lig Factor in Area Income W. R. Phillips, Manager of the North Carolina Veterans Ad ministration Regional Office, disclosed today that the VA spent $165,097 in Perquimans County to aid veterans during Fiscal Year 1969. This includes $136,683 in compensation and pensions. Administrator of Veterans Affairs Donald E. Johnson revealed at the same time that the total VA funds expended in the State of North Carolina during the same period amounted to about $184,355,630, of which $119,897,216 was in compensation and pension payments, Funds spent in Perquimans County, Phillips said, also in cluded $11,525 for reddiustment and vocational rehabilitation and $16,889 for insurance and in 4 f .jwy o i i3A- ii Reports were heard from the Mrs. Ann Steliga, Treasurer, Mrs. H. C. Sullivan, Memorial Chairman and the Crusade Chairman, who reported the amount collected to date is $1,332.80. Mrs. Pat Harrell, Secretary, read the minutes of the last meeting and reported that Mrs. Ila Grey White, Education Chairman, will present a film to some of the Perquimans High School girls during the month of April, which has been designated as Education Week. Mrs. Payne reported on the recent Cancer Meeting held in Ahoskie. She announced the appointment of Frank Mansfield to serve as Treasurer and Mrs. Kaye Tice as Secretary to fill the unexpired terms of Mrs. Ann Steliga, Treasurer, and Mrs. Pat Harrell as Secretary. Mrs. D M. Jackson gave a few words of appreciation on behalf of the local Unit for the out standing work done by Mrs. Steliga and Mrs. Harrell and presented each with a Cancer Emblem as a token of thanks from the members. Dr. Robert Poston gave a very interesting and informative program using a film "The Other City". He stressed that Education is the greatest service we can give to the people. In this way we make them aware of the danger signals and tells them that early detection is our only hope to save more lives. At the conclusion of the program, a question and answer period was held. Perquimans Rescue Squad Announces E. 0. Ill Course H. B. Miller announced today that an E. O. Ill training course wttl start March 3 at 7 p.m. It will continue on March 5, 10, 12, 17, 19 24 and 26 in the Agriculture Building Auditorium. Miller urges all who need this course to please try to attend. demnities. According to Phillips, the VA is the 'third largest Federal agency and operates the largest (166) hospital network in tthe free world, as well as administering one of the biggest insurance programs in the nation. Patrick E. Keegan Dies In Maryland Word was received here this week of the death of Patrick Edward Keegan, who ' died February 9 at the Washington Sanitarium in Takoma Park, Md. M?. Keegan was a former resident of Hertford.