Virginia WhlttTnnmu
Editor
Court Houst 8quare
HWlTrORDjN.C.
Intend u Moond clan matter
November 13th, 1934, it Port
Offlot tot Hertford, North Ctro-NiM744.
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Editorial .
The Needy
It is the custom in many parts
of the country for news-papers to
call attention to the plight of the
community's needy at Christmas
time.
This Is a worthwhile un
dertaking and It Is appropriate to
make a special effort at
Christmas to see that every
child, especially, is remembered
in some way.
. It is true, as some pc out,
that the needy deserve attention
year-round. But there is also
nothing wrong with a special
effort, one that perhaps cannot
be duplicated every week of the
year-at Christmas.
If there are nearby families in
distress, if there are children
likely to have little to be happy
about Christmas morning, those
with the means can make their
Christmas a satisfying one by
doing something about it. Par
ties, good food and expensive
presents are less fulfilling, in
wardly. .
Letter To
The Editor
They say that sometimes, you
can't see the trees for the forest
Here in Perquimans County that
seems true at times, regarding
our famous marching unit.
Thus, this letter!
It's from the Chamber of
Commerce, whose job it is to
publicize the county we
represent, a job being shared by
the marching unit who manage
to bring so much good will to this
county.
Unless they were already
committed to another event, they
have never turned down an in
vitation to participate in events
in their own county or elsewhere.
I have heard the highest praise
from many in neighboring
fasquotank County concerning
not only the girls participation
but their contribution to the
parades and so on.
Unfortunately, Perquimans
has been unable to receive any
cooperation from the local
school's band over the past
several years but appreciation
must go to Elizabeth City State
University and the John A.
Holmes High School Band, for
their participation in many of
our events.
But this letter is meant as
praise to the Perquimans County
Marching Unit - and just to let
the girls and their leaders know
that we, as a Chamber, will
continue to back them up, work
with them and appreciate them.
They're an asset to the county --
they're a great group! !
Frank M.Roberta, Manager
Perquimans County
Chamber of Commerce
Card Of Thanks
I wish to express my ap
preciation for the many cards,
visits, gifts and other thoughtful
expressions of interest and
concern while I was a patient in
the Albemarle Hospital and since
my release from the hospital.
Harry Broughton
i ftst 4 - Thi Parquimani County Weekly, Hertford, N. C.Jhursday, December 1Q, 1970
THSfZXQUlttANS WEEKLY
, . PublUhed Every Thursday at
Hartford, N. 0.27944
JIMATCa
SAM EuVIII
SAYS
WASHINGTON It Is
paradoxical that at the very time
when many American educators
are advocating greater
academic freedom a new battle
looms over the insistent
demands of some religious
groups that church school ac
tivities be financed out of the
public treasury.
Indeed, . In his March 3rd
Education Message to Congress,
the President seemed to sanction
this idea and urge that Federal
monies be used to finance the
parochial school system,
i This challenge to the principle
of separation of church and state
should not be lightly dismissed,
because Federal funding of
church-owned or church
controlled educational in
stitutions has a "money" appeal
to many parents who send their
children to sectarian schools and
who are chafing at rising
educational costs. Many feel that
a "little Federal money" would
do no ham, and might help the
educational system meet the fin
ancial crisis of this age. Those
whoacceptsucharguments, how
ever, ignore the danger that when
religious activities become state
supported, religion suffers a
mortal blow. Moreover, State
support of a church and its ac
tivities is bad because it violates
the First Amendment to the'
Constitution. The church that
depends upon tax money for the
support of its endeavors - rather
than upon the voluntary gifts of
its adherents - loses spiritual
strength, and what begins as
governmental aid ultimately
runs the full cycle of govern
mental control.
During my service in the
Senate, I have strenuously op
posed the use of tax money for
the support of religious in
stitutions and their activities. As
a matter of fact, I have secured
Senate passage of a proposal on
four occasions - twice in the
form of amendments to
education bills and twice in the
form of separate bills - to make
it certain that Federal courts
should have jurisdiction to
determine the constitutionality
of grants and loans of Federal
tax money to religious in
stitutions. Regrettably, the
proposal never did get through
the House because the Judiciary
Committee of that body chose not
to act upon it.
After I waged these battles,
however, the matter went to the
United States Supreme Court
and in its Flast decision .1968),
the Court laid down the principle
that as far as the First Amend
ment is concerned, a private
taxpayer can bring suit in a
Federal court to challenge the
validity of grants and loans of
Federal tax money to religious
denominations. So the Court
ruling has now gone beyond my
proposed bill in support of the
principle of separation of church
land state.
The fact that the President has
recently urged Congress to
reconsider the use of tax funds to
finance parochial schools in
Idicates that the battle is not over.
In saying this, I wish to make it
abundantly clear that I believe
that religious education ought to
be encouraged. This should be
done through private con
tributions and not tax contributions.
I would hope that for the good of
our churches and our country
that Congress and the Ad
ministration will not embark
upon a new Federal aid program
for the support of religious in
stitutions and their educational
activities. To do so is certain to
stir up much dissension and
strife throughout this nation, and
raises the prospect that our
nation will become embroiled in
quarrels among religious
denominations seeking to get
their "hand in the public till."
BIBLE VERSE
"And the angel of the l-ord
appeared unto him in a flame
of fire onl of the midnt of a
bush; and he looketh, and be
hold, the bush bumed with fire,
and the bunh (wait) not con
sumed." 1. Unto whom did the angel ap
pear? 2. Where?
3. What book of the Bible tells
this story?
4. Who was Jethro?
Aiswers To Bible Verse
1. Moses.
2. Horeb, a mountain or range
of mountains.
3. ExoduB 3: 2.
4. A priest of Midian; father-in-law
of Moses.
Card Of Thanks
The family of Mrs. Jennie
Harrell wishes to take this op
portunity to express our sincere
appreciation to our relatives and
neighbors and friends who by
their visits, cards, and flowers
made our mother's stay in the
hospital so much easier. To the
doctors and nurses of the 4th
floor of the Albemarle Hospital,
who strived so faithfully to
restore our mother's health and
by making her comfortable in
her last days, we are most
grateful; to the many people
who brought food, gave flowers
and were with us during our
time of sorrow; the many
churches and organizations and
our many friends who sent us
messages of condolence. These
and all other acts of kindness by
everyone will be treasured
memories in our minds forever.
May God bless each and
everyone of you.
The Children
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Veteran's
Administration
W. R. Phillips, Director of the
Winston-Salem Veterans Ad
ministration Regional Office,
today described ways that North
Carolina servicemen and
veterans- especially high school
"dropouts" - can continue their
education.
One, the Predischarge
Education Program (PREP),
helps servicemen on active
military duty earn high school
diplomas or prepare for higher
education or vocational training;
Another program, Phillips
said, provides tutorial assistance
above the high school level for
veterans and servicemen who
study under the GI Bill.
Phillips noted VA pays ser
vicemen in PREP up to 1179
monthly for the regular costs of
tuition, fees, books and supplies.
The serviceman receives a
lump sum payment when he
enrolls in remedial, refresher,
deficiency makeup or other
courses required for educational
programs above high school
level.
Phillips explained that ser
vicemen must have at least 181
consecutive days of active duty
after January 31,1955, to be
eligible for PREP, and pointed
out that this benefit is not
chargeable to GI Bill time
earned during military service.
Phillips urges servicemen
interested in PREP to discuss
the program with their base
education officers.
Under the tutorial program,
VA will pay up to $50 monthly in
tutoring fees for a maximum of
nine months to prevent eligible
veterans and servicemen from
failing in a subject essential in
courses of study. Tutorial costs
are not chargeable to veterans'
educational eligibility.
Veterans and servicemen
interested in tutorial assistance
were advised to get VA ap
plication forms from their
school, base education officer or
nearest VA office. When com
pleted, it should be mailed to the
VA office maintaining their
educational records.
For Your Information ammmmmm
Dear friends,
Often the death of a dear one is so shocking that
the next of kin is stunned and unable to immediate
ly make decisions on burial arrangements. Neverthe
less, close relatives or friends should not offer to as
sume decisions, such as the choice of a funeral direc
tor and clergyman.
To avoid later dismay and resentments, it is im
i perative that the next of kin make the burial decisions.
Respectfully,
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SWINDELL
L FUNERAL HQrUE
HERfFORO. N.C.
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Gil SGI
Your Federal Land Bank
Association provides you
effective long term credit services. For any
worthwhile farm or farm family need, your
FLBA representative has a Credit at Cost loan
tailormade for you.
There's a Land Bank Association office nearby to serve you.
Offices located ht: .
w - ELIZABETH CITY "806 W. Ehringhau St.
f ' Monday Through Friday 8:30 5:30
(.V'- VlJ EDENTON
V J 102 W. Eden Street - Phone 482-4904
Thursdays 10 - 12
CORRECTION
Last week's ad stated our Business
Office number was changing from
335-9921 to 335-0581. That's right
for Elizabeth City but your Hertford
Business Office number will remain
426-5600
(Please - No Jokes About Wrong Numbers!) .
The Norfolk
& Carolina Telephone
& Telegraph Company
THESE RELIGIOUS
MESSAGES
ARE MADE POSSIBLE
B.Y THE FOLLOWING
BUSINESS
FIRMS,..
Let '$ Go To Church Sunday
Make Church Going
A Habit
VIRTUOSO
J. F. HOLLOWELL &
SON, INC.
LIVESTOCK AND
FARM PRODUCE
WINFALL, N. C.
PITT HARDWARE
COMPANY
Phone 426-5531
HERTFORD, N. C.
You wouldn't believe your ears if your
baby were suddenly to play a Beethoven
sonata. -.
But, of course, no one expects a baby
to do more than "play at" a piano. H
takes years of study and preparation
and a "bushel" of talent to become on
accomplished pianist. In fact, to become
any kind of success in this life takes hard
work and experience. If this boy is to
make his mark in the world whether
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as a pianist, engineer, doctor or lawyer
i- he must be trained and guided.
The challenges that confront him In
later years will not only be concerned
with his occupation but will also Involve
his spiritual growth. In a world growing
ever more complex, basic precepts of
religion and faith will have to be culti
vated. Through the Church give your
child and yourself the opportunity to
acquire forth for the future.
Scriptum rkclaf by
Ikt AmtriCM BMt Society
I WINSLOW-BLANCHARD SunAw
MOTOR COMPANY Isaiah
25:1-9
YOUR FORD DEALER
W. M. MORGAN
FURNITURE CO.
HOME FURNISHINGS
PHILCO APPLIANCES
CANNON CLEANERS
DEPENDABLE
SERVICE
Phone 426-5491
JL C. BLANCHARD
& CO., INC.
"BLANCHARD'S"
SINCE 1832
BLANCHARD'S
BARBERSHOP
Gerald W. Blanchard and
Ward Blanchard
Proprietors
KEITH'S GROCERY
PHONE 426-7767
HERTFORD, N.C.
ONE STOP SERVICE
STATION
BILL COX, Owner
Tires -Greasing
Accessories
CALL 426-8870
HERTFORD, N. C.
LANE'S WOODWORK
SHOP
"Custom Built Kitchen
Cabinets"
PHONE 426-7225
Route 8, Hertford, N.C.
(White Hat Road)
WINFALL SERVICE
STATION
GAS -OIL -TIRES AND
REPAIRS
FIRESTONE TIRES
Tonus E. Morgan, Winfall
CALL 426-8843
Monday
I Peter
1:1-9
Tuesday
Psalm
90:1-17
Wednesday
Psalms
111:1-10
Thursday
Proverb
2:1-9
Friday
Proverbs
8:1-11
Saturday
Proverbs , '
8:32-36
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HERTFORD LIVESTOCK
& SUPPLY CO.
Phone 426-5591
HERTFORD, N.C.
DIXIE AUTO SUPPLY
Distributor of Goodyear ,
Tires
Automotive Parts
Phone 426-7118
HERTFORD, N.C.
REED OIL COMPANY
ESSO PRODUCTS'
Hertford, N.C.
BAKER OIL COMPANY
-SUPPLIERS OF -
SINCLAIR PRODUCTS
GOODYEAR TIRES
DOZIER'S FLORIST
Harris Shopping Center
PHONE 426-5410
Nights Sundays k Holidays
426-7592 or 426-7287 .
Member F.T.D.
PEOPLES BANK &
TRUST COMPANY
Member F.DJ.C
HERTFORD, N.C.
BYRUM FURNITURE
. COMPANY
Phone 426-5262
HERTFORD, N.C.
ALBEMARLE
CHEMICAL CO.
Phone 426-55(17
HERTFORD, N.C.
ROBERTSON'S CLEANERS
& LAUNDRY, INC.
. QUALITY WORK
COURTEOUS SERVICE
PHONS- 426-5235
HERTFORD, N. C. .
THE DEMANDS OF THE COMMITTED LIFE
International Sunday School Lesson for December 13, 1970
MEMORY SELECTION: "It is better, If the will of God be so,
that ye suffer for well-doing, than for evil-doing." - (I Peter
3:17) 1
LESSON TEXT: Matthew 19: 16-22; Luke 9:57-62; John 15:
12-20; I Peter 3:13-17.
It has too often been said of a Christian: "He is no dif
ferent from others who are the so-called "unsaved' ".
All too often, there is a great deal of truth in that
statement, for - let's face it - there are an awful lot of ,
"lukewarm" Christians in the world! What everybody tends
to overlook is the fact that acceptance of Christianity, in its
purest sense, calls for commitment - total commitment!
And an unashamed display of this total commitment all
too often subjects the motivated Christian to ridicule. . .most
especially in this day and time, when it is fashionable to be
blase and often derogatory towards "old-fashioned" tenets.
Indeed, persecution is not entirely the precept of "bygone
days"! Some present-day Christians have found their
dedication to the Lord to be extremely costly!
To be a truly committed Christian calls for an amazing
staunchness of spirit, a driving sense of responsibility; and,
. upon reflection, these are attitudes which do not come as
easily to us in our present day, relatively soft environment,
as they did to our founding fathers in a more difficult and
often dangerous era!
Christ was a gentle man, an understanding teacher; but
He was a committed man. When a convert applied to Him to
be admitted to the fold, the applicant had to measure up to
the rigors demanded by the Christian faith. In the matter of
spirt, Christ would not be gainsaid, or easily fooled. God must
be first and foremost in the new life He offered. Anything of
the flesh- comforts, possessions, wealth - must be put on one
side, and put on one side cheerfully! Man's heart and his
Interests could not be divided.
Perhaps the most telling phrase is: "Ye are my friends, if.
. .". Christ demanded more than lip service; He demanded
action. His offer of kinship, however, was not intended to
carry strings; rather, it was Intended to uplift man to the
heights of which he was capable. In this process man was to
grow, spiritually, and his fellowmen would benefit from mis
individual growth
Christ promised His followers no easy path, and in so
doing He was being selective. Christianity needed people of
strong spirit, of dogged will, of over-reaching faith. Only thus
could the doctrines of Christianity envelop the world. In
presenting His case fairly He called the wheat from the shaff ,
Christ offered freedom from sin, but that offer also en
tailed a deep-rooted sense of responsibility. It still does. If we
have accepted Christ's death on the cross u absolution of our
- sins, then we have accepted the great debt that it entails. We
are constrained to pattern ourselves after His exemplary life
on earth; we are constrained to prove our worthiness
regarding Inheritance of the KingrMi He promised would be
ours! -
Our religious beliefs must be our staff as we Journey
throush the pitfalls of mortal life; It must neb; us over the
rough spots, and give us strength to bear t e burden of those ,
weaker than ourselves. It must provida f e Inner fire, the
inner hope, without which we are, Sz' -X lost
. - (These comments are based on tr:"':rjs of International
Sunday School Lessons, ceryrf:!?! by the International
Council of Religious Education, ari used by permission.) ,,
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