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Standard Printing Co. Lotdstilie, Ky. 200 XX the: pi RQUIMAH E. ; Volume XVII-No. 14 Hertford, Perquimans County, North Carolina, April 8, 1971 10 Cents Par Copy sw: Good Friday Services First United ; Methodist And The Holy Trinity - The First United Methodist - and the Church of the Holy Trinity of Hertford will combine for Good Friday Services and .together they invite all ' Christians to worship with them on this most Holy Day in the Saga of the Son of God. '.From 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. a .service of Meditations on the Words of Jesus Christ from the j Easter Sunrise X: Service Planned In Hertford ."'.This year's Easter Sunrise Service will be held on the water .front lawn of the R. S. Monds home on Front Street with the Reverend Edwin Williams pastor of the Epsicopal Church ' speaking. The Reverend C. Andrews and the Reverend Norman B. Harris will also participate in the service. The service will begin at 5:35 a.m. In -event of rain the service will be -held at the Episcopal Church. Following the service light refreshments will be served at the Espiscopal Church. . All are invited to attend this Sunrise Service. Rites Held For Herbert Chappell Herbert James Chappell, 82, of Route 1, Hobbsville, died . Monday at 5:47 a.m. in the Chowan Hospital following a long illness. A native of Perquimans -County, she was the son of the late James Henry and Mrs Sarah Blanchard Chappell and the husband of the late Mrs 'Sarah Bunch Chappell. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Christ Sanctified Holiness Church. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Louis A. Chappell and Mrs, McCoy Phthisic of Route 1, Tyner and Mrs. John Elmer i t Vood, Jr; of Route 3, Hertford 5fbn, Edward J. Chappell and Mayward H. Chappell of Route 1, Hobbsville and Wallace J. Chappell of Belvidere; two sisters, Mrs. Clarence Scott of Elizabeth City and Mrs. Will ' Copeland of Ryland; two brothers, William A. Chappell of Route 3, Hertford and John Ervin Chappell of Belvidere; 16 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. .'Funeral services were held Wednesday at 11:00 in Christ Sanctified Holiness Church by ; the Rev. Paul Merrit, Sr. of Augusta, Georgia with burial in .the Family Cemetery. ! Music was sung during the ; service by the choir from Christ ! Sanctified Church in Norfolk. ' ," The casket pall was made of . white chrysanthemums, white ' stock, red roses and fern. Pallbearers were grandsons, Johnny Wood, Robert Phthisic, Bobby Chappell, Dennis ; Chappell, Talmadge Meads, and 'Jack Evans. Swindell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. :: Brochures On Perquimans Available At Chamber Of Comm. j .;" There are 100 counties In the Tarheel ; State and the Perquimans County Chamber of Commerce hears from children in just about everyone of them. A rough estimate, Chamber "'anntriw ffVanlr Bfki mA la ' t the office gets around 250 .equests per year for in formation about the county. Toe children want it for k scrapbooki 'and : for: school ' projects. Most are assigned one .or more counties to study and to help them and others-, know more about Perquimans we send tnem the material seen hen. There are descriptions of historical buildincs in the city Cross will be conducted in the Church of the Holy Trinity. The Meditations will be fifteen minute periods with hymns between to allow those who wish to leave. The Organ Prelude at 7:30 p.m. will begin the Worship Service in First United Methodist Church where the hour will be spent in a reverent consideration of the Influence of the Crucifixion. The Rev. Chester J. Andrews pastor of First United Methodist and the Rev. Edwin T. Williams rector of the Church of the Holy Trinity will participate in both services. Rites Held Saturday For Mrs. Emma Winslow Mrs. Emma Perry Winslow 78, of Route 2, Hertford, died Thursday morning at 6:10 in the Albemarle Hospital following a long illness. A native of Perquimans County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Erie and Mrs. Ibbie Winslow Perry. She was a member of Piney Woods Friends Meeting, its Bertha White Missionary Society and was an honorary elder of the church. Surviving are her husband, Velum C. Winslow; a daughter, Mrs. Cassie W. Spruill of Route 2: two sons, Otho. I. Winslow of Route 1, Belvidere and Oras W. Winslow of Route 2; a sister, Mrs. Ibbie Copeland a brother, Raleph E. Perry, both of Route 2: nine srandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2:30 in the Piney Woods Friends Meeting by the Rev. Larry McEntire, pastor, the Rev. Elmer Thomas, former pastor, and the Rev. L. T. Chappell, pastor of Hunter's Fork Church. 'Near To The Heart of God" was sung by Mrs. Ruth Layden and Edwin White. They were accompanied by Mrs. Judy Riddick. The casket pall was made of white chrysanthemums, baby's breath and fern. Pallbearers were M. T. Lane, Dannie Spruill, Paul Winslow, Otho Winslow, Jr., Vernon Smithson and Vincent Godfrey Burial was in the Familyl Cemetery. Board of Equalization To Meet The Perquimans County Board of Commissioners will meet as a Board of Equalization and Review in the Courthouse for the purpose of hearing complaints and the equalization of proper values. ; An advertisement appears elsewhere in this issue of your paper , with the dates of the meetings. ana in the county, there is an aerial photograph of and in formation about the county, there is a copy of the famed first recorded land deed and the county brochure. Altogether, more than enough information to fill any scrapbook or to make any vounsster's report on this county a good one! Information is also sent out to people interested in visiting here, settling or retiring here. This Job is Just one of many designed to promote this county and we can do it thanks to the support of Chamber members -businessmen, farmers and Individuals. Library News One of the most heartwarming phases of the Perquimans County Library's growth and usefulness is the number of in teresting and valuable books given in memory of Perquimans people and others. These books cover a wide variety of subjects too numerous to list. Many are used by students doing research themes; others are of practical value to gardeners and housekeepers: the fields of sports, music, decoration and antiques are pretty well covered. Many are of an inspirational nature: still others are good solid reading such. as biographies and literary anthologies. Whatever the subject matter these handsome books make up a popular section of the library. This weeks list of new memorials is made up of these: Flowers and Furniture in American Homes; Early American Furniture Makers; Philosophical Faith and Revelation; One Sovereign Life; Guide to Early American Homes; and English Gardens and Landscapes 1700 to 1750 all in memory of Mrs. W.M. Morgan. Landscaping and Outdoor Living and Great Gardens of the Western World are in memory of Mrs. B.F. Ainsley. Songs of Man compiled by Luboff and Stracke and A Window on Williamsburg are in memory of Carolyn Riddick Wells. Two The Fisherman's World in Pictures and "Remember When" A loving look at the days 1900-1942, are in memory of A.R. (Chip) Winslow Others have been ordered. Other new titles in the library this week are: The Greening of America, by Reich; A Time to Love and a Time to Die, by Prince Leopold; The Girl in Blue, P.G. Wodehouse; Katie Mulholland, by Cookson; The Merry Month of May, by Jones and The Velvet Hammer, by Faith Baldwin; The Un derground Man, by MacDonald and several Westerns and light romances. For Young People Careers for Women in Uniform The Library will be closed on Good Fnday and Easter Mon day, but will be open on Saturday as usual. Graveside Rites For A.R. Winslow Alonza Riddick (Chip) Win slow, Jr., 69, of Winfall, died Thursday at 10:45 p.m. in the Albemarle Hospital following two weeks illness. A Perquimans County native, he was a son of the late Alonza R. and Mrs, Mattie Twine Winslow. He was a member of the Ep- worth United Methodist Church and was a salesman for Towe Motor Company. He was graduate of N.C. State University. Surviving are his wife, Mrs Helen White Winslow; and two sisters, Mrs, Leslie Towe of Roanoke Rapids, N.C. and Mrs. William Bryan of Oxford, N.C Graveside services were held Sunday at 3:00 in Cedar . Grove Cemetery by the Rev. W. R. Pinner, pastor. "The Old Rugged Cross" was sung by Mrs. Evelyn Ann Smith. The casket pall was made of red roses, baby's breath and fern. Pallbearers were E. Rudolph Williams, Garland "Chip" At- water, Robert Towe Jr., Eugene Fatten, Paul Maestas, Jr. and Joe Towe, Sr., Eugene Fatten, Jr., and Paul Maestas, Jr. Newsletter To Help Logging Contractors The "Tarheel Timberman" is a. new newsletter for the professional logging and pulp- wood contractor published by the Agricultural Extension Service at N.C. State University. Ac cording to Earl Deal, Wood Products Specialist, any logging contractor wishing to receive the "Tarheel Timberman" free of charge should send his name and address to 3033 Biltmore Hall, N.C. State University, ICaleigh, North Carolina 27607. The purpose of this newsletter, according to County Chairman Richard Bryant, is to help logging contractors develop their business management skills and provide a place ; to answer questions on any subject related to logging and timber management. Any questions concerning this publication should be directed to the County Extension Chairman at Hertford or Earl Deal in Raleigh. Crammer School P.T.A. New Officers Of Hertford 'J eny New officers of the Hertford Grammar School Parent-Teachers Association discuss Project RISE, one of next year's major PTA undertakings, designed to improve the reading abilities of students who need help in that field. Looking over program material are Frank Roberts, president; Mrs. Estelle Felton, vice-president and Mrs. Bill Sawyer, treasurer. Mrs. Mercer Saunders is secretary. Mrs Taylor, Perquimans Home Agent Chairman at Region R White House Conference More than 275 people heard Dr Nathan H. Yelton, Chairman Governor's White House con ference on Aging to speak Saturday at the Region R White House Conference on Aging, at Williams Hall Gym., Elizabeth City State University, Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Dr. Yelton stated that, "The Older American White House Forums have generated a good deal publicity and public interest in the needs of older people and the plans for 1971 White House Conferences. One of the ob- objecti ves today is to broaden the understanding at the community level of the needs of older people, and strengthen the willingness to act on the Policy Proposals that will emerge from the White House Conferences at all levels, The community forums were the first step toward fulfillment of the conference goal - to form a national policy on aging. Today, you are engaged in a serious problem, and you want to con sider the actions in this way further states Dr. Yelton. You are going to consider the prin cipal needs and issues in the field Of aging and to contribute to the first formulations of the 1971 National Policies on Aging These formulations will be the bases for deliberations of par ticipants in the Governor's Conferenceon Aging in May, 1971 As a final step, the policy proposals recommended by the Governor's Conference will be used in the White House Con ference on Aging in November 1971. Dr. Yelton spoke out loud and clear that the aging population need increased income, raise Social Security Benefits, Widow Security Benefits should be equal to husband s, Lower age limit for receiving full Social Security Benefits, Liberalize rules and regulations for eligibility for welfare Benefits, Reduce cost of living, which I mean stated Dr. Yelton, medical costs, food, houseing, etc., tax reduction, and all pensions should be exempt from taxes. He stated that there should be more interest in and direct concern for, older people by churches such as more pastoral visitation, especially to Hertford Grammar PTA Meeting Date Changed Hertford Grammar , Schools Parent .Teachers Meeting scheduled for tonight was changed to be held on Thursday, April 15th. The date was changed due to the holidays. . . Superior Court Term Convenes Here Monclay The Aoril term of Superior Court in Perquimans will con vene here Monday morning, April 12th. Hon. Judge Elbert PeeL Jr., will preside. ) sick, lonely and shut-ins, specialized services for coun seling during crisis, grief, illness and hardships. , It might be helpful to establish a crisis clinic, stated Dr. Yelton He went in detail emphasizing Education, Nutrition, Trans portation, Employment and Retirement, and Activities. Dr. Yelton stated that he had already felt the spirit for a successful conference because of the profound outstanding leadership aoility exemptified by your Region Conference Chairman, Mrs. M.B. Taylor, Home Economics Extension Agent for Perquimans County. Mrs. Taylor is an outstanding personality and the role she has played and is playing was well selected by Governor Robert W. Scott of North Carolina. She is one out of a million. We are proud of Mrs. Taylor for the leadership she is providing for North Carolina Governor's Coordinator Council on Aging. Mrs. Taylor, Regional Con ference Chairman in her brief coverage and introduction joined Dr. Marion B. Thorpe, President, of Elizabeth City State University, in welcoming the conference delegation. Dr. Thorpe stated that Elizabeth State University always to visit the campus and the use of its facilities. We stand ready to help at any time to promote programs for the benefit of people of North Carolina. He further stated that, "it gives me esteem pleasure to welcome you to the campus of Elizabeth City State University. We feel especially honored and humbly appreciative to serve as the host for the White House Conference on Aging for Region R." Today this White House Conference on Aging signifies a very urging and vital concern for the Aging, and this in reality means all of us. It is quite apparent to each assembled here that this is a long over due issue, and that it indeed New Hours For GED Testing General Educational Development (GED) Tests will be given at the College of The Albemarle every Monday through Thursday, 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. The testing center is located in room 135 (learning laboratory) For additional information call 335-0821. extension 266. Deadline For Filing For Office In Hertford Town Election Nears Deadline for filing for one of the offices, for Mayor, or for a seat on the Hertford Town Council is set for Friday, April 16th at 12 o clock noon. The Registration Books will also be opened on Friday, April 16th. so far this week there have been no hati tossed into the political ring and to date Mayor Emmett Landing has opposition requires the best mental colisthenics from the best in formed to deal with as many facets. Therefore, each of those who are on various committees who come to share, those who come to learn more, and to those who will have to prepare and submit the final reports for this conference you are to be com mended. It is not only human decency, but plain human and self-interest on everyone else's part, that ought to compel a major social effort on each of our parts for the success of this conference. The strains of poverty and sheer economic pressure will be hopefully lifted on a large and significant segment of our society by our endeavor here today. Mrs. Taylor further stated that (Continued on Page 6) Trail To Work With Mental Retardation In Perquimans R. Steele Trail has joined the staff of the North Carolina Council on Mental Retardation as regional supervisor for the Eastern Area of the state. His appointment was announced by Robert L. Denny, Executive Director of the Council. He. will work in a 31 -county area which is served by the Caswell Center for the retarded. Trail will work with the area coordinators and local planning councils on mental retardation in his area which includes Perquimans county. He will serve as a liaison person between agencies serving the retarded and as a point of referral for services for the retarded. A native of Raleigh, he is a Broughton high school graduate. He served three years as a Medic in the Army, Heisa 1970 graduate of East Carolina University and entered graduate school there last summer in the field of Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling. He was on the Men's Honor Council, was attorney general of the Student Govern ment Association, and was a member of Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology. He served as co-chairman of the Psi Chi Student-Faculty Advisory Committee. Mrs. Trail and his wife reside in Greenville. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Trail, 211 Valley Road, Fayetteville. W. D. (Bill) Cox, a member on the Hertford Town Council just completing his first term. Seeking the seat left open by Cox's filing for the office of Mayor, and for the other available councilmans seat held by Jesse Harris is Harris him self, seeking re-election. And two new hats Herbert N. Nixon and Willie F. Ainsley. American Legion Sends President Telegram In Behalf Of Lt Calley Regarding the recent verdict and sentencing in the case of Lt. William Calley. Department Headquarters has sent to President Nixon. Vice President Agnew and all the North Carolina Congressional Delegation the following telegram: 'Members of The American Legion who have contacted us are stunned by the verdict. Although we cannot condone the May Lai incident neither can we condemn Lt. William Calley. We respectfully request your assistance in securing a reversal of this unjust verdict." National Commander Alfred P. Chamie dispatched the following telegram to President Nixon: "The American Legion urges you to exercise Executive Clemency in behalf of Lt. 1,011 Needy People In Area Get USD A Food Help There were 1.011 low-income people in Perquimans county receiving assistance through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (commodity distribution) program in Januarv as comDared to 1.000 in December. Russell H. JamsJ Southeast regional director ol USDA's Food and Nutrition Service, reports. At the same time, it was revealed that the total number of needy persons in North Carolina who were assisted by the USDA food programs in January was Sponsor Fish Fry The Woodville Fire Depart ment will sponsor a fish fry Saturday, April 10 from 4:30 p.m. til 7:00 p.m. Jesus Christ Superstar The Young People and their Advisors of Hertford Baptist Church and the First United Methodist Church of Hertford will be the guests of the Young People of the Church of the Holy Trinity from 7 to9 p.m. on Easter Monday evening. Together they will hear and discuss the English Rock Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar. Choirs Of Hertford Baptist Church To Present Easter Music The combined choirs of the Hertford Baptist Church will present their annual "Message of Easter in Music" on Sunday Morning at the 11:00 A.M. Worship Service. The noirs will sing the following: "That Day At Calvary", by Don Newman; "The Fount of Joy and Peace", by Griffith J. Jones; "God So Loved the World", by J. Stainer; "Where You There?", by Joseph H. Grenner; "All Hail the Power of Jesus Name", by Oliver Holden. The Primary and Junior Choirs will participate in this music service. Soloist will be Mrs. Daniel Daneker and Rev. Norman B. Harris The church extends a cordial invitation to all to come and to hear the message of Easter in music with us. Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby Winners Club Scout Troop 155 held its annual Pinewood Derby last week and members of Packs 1 and 2 and the Webelos proudly showed off cars they had made that were ready for the racetrack. Overall winner was Jerry White of Den 1 (center). Den 2 winner was Early Byrum and Webelos winner was Buck Morton. The boys received plaques and Jerry also received a handsome, inscribed trophy. William Calley in the interest of the morale and future ef fectiveness of our Armed For ces." To assist Lt. Calley in his fight for Justice, Department Com mander J. Frank Baker has initiated a fund-raising cam paign with a Department donation of $1,000. Anyone desiring to contribute to this fund may do so by forwarding your check to The American Legion, Lt. William Calley Fund. P.O. Box 26657. Raleigh. N.C. 27611. You may also desire to circulate petitions requesting the President's Executive Clemency and forward these signed petitions to the President of the United States. Pending the sending of petitions, you may also send telegrams similar to the above to President Nixon. 307.123-up 6.158 from the 300,965 on the programs in December. James attributed the steady increase ,1n participation in the state to the efforts of concerned community leaders to see that every needy person is provided f rVfhe major increase was in the 50 counties that provide for the needy people through the distribution of USDA donated foods. In January there were 130,726 receiving commodities -a slight increase of 4,347 over the 126.379 on the program in December. In the other counties which operate food stamp programs 176,397 persons were issued over $4.2 million in food coupons. Of this amount, close to $2 million was in the form of free bonus stamps. This represented an increase of 1,811 over the 174,586 on the program in December. Food stamps can be spent like cash in local grocery stores for domestic foods. Bond Sales In Perq. Total $11,459.00 Series E United States Savings Bond sales in North Carolina during February amounted to $6,509,168, an increase of more than 12 per cent over sales in February of last year. Combined sales of both Series E and H Bonds for February were $6,600,668, a 6.6 per cent increase over last year. January-February cumulative sales amounted to $13,140,071, the largest volume sold for any comparable period since 1945, and an 11.3 per cent increase over 1970 sales for the same period. This represents 20.7 per cent of the state's 1971 dollar goal of $63,600,000. Sales in Perquimans County during February were $6,180,00. January-February sales totaled $11,459,000. This represents 17.2 per cent of the county's goal of $66,780.00, according to R.L. Stevenson, County Volunteer Chairman. Meets April 11th. The Northeatern North. Carolina Ostomy Club will meet Sunday, April 11th at 2:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the R E. A. building in Hertford, N.C. All ostomates and interested persons are invited to attend this meeting. Of1 Y
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