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Standard Printing Co. XX Louistille, Ky. A0200 RQMMANS WEEKLY it Jl TrTr? W))c? i ; Volume XXVII-N. 24 Sales To ',The Perquimans. County namber of commerce ii 'continuing lu July 4 sale, to : -remind evarvona of the his Values that will be available at U L , ... v uamoer-meniDer iiores on : July a and 3. The contest is simplicity itself. ' rfUI you have to do is check one of j-'rthree slogans you see listed " ;eteewhere in today's paper. The I nmost popular slogan will be used ;- reminder of the July 4 sale. ,.;Those choosing the one most popular will be eligible for the " ;prites their names selected at a ; jrandom drawing on June 26, the jday following the , contest .deadline.,;'.': -Mv: C Second prize winner gets $10 : .5third prize winner, $5. ' .; t- : i .::'j'A:. ; i ,: : The big winner will get prizes ;from these merchants: Rose's Store, Hertford Motor Co., 1 ' ? n n 1 t-NJJFCBvry a u oc tu, oyrum r ur Nature Co., White's Dress Shop, vpozier's Florist, Woodland '-press Shop, Super Dollar Store, f -Cannon Cleaners, Dick's Drive- ; ; June 25 is the deadline. Your last chance to win over $100 worth of merchandise from 36 stores in Perquimans County. And all you have to do is to pick the winning slogan. Those choosing the most popular one will be eligible for the prize. prize winner, $5 in this Chamber of the July 4 sale coming up. Check one of these: -Values that are hotter than a firecracker. -Scorching hot July 4 bargains. ' ' -Independence Day specials you'll salute. Mail your entry to the Chamber of Commerce. P.O. Box 27. Hertford or bring it to the of fice Your name Address Phone Number j; : Two Injured y. In Auto Crash ' William E, Billups of Hamp tbn, Va., and his son Kenneth, 7, were admitted to Albemarle HosplUl with laceraUona of theiHospitol in Durham, N.C. She L.face and chest Sunday following at to p.m. Sunday in Winfall. The accident oc cured at the intersection of King and Catherine St., when a vehicle .-' driven by Roy M- Milton, Jr., 19, of WlnfaU collided with the : billups automobile. . Both cars suffered ap- proximately $1,500 worth of damage. : Milton and Mrs. Pauline Billups were taken to the hospital and released after treatment of minor injuries. "Gharles Williford Retires From Postal Service " C.ar!cs M. Williford, la shown i lit 'fee above choto making his J fiaal delivery of his Postal i Career which ended on May ' 31. 1 1371 when he retired after 35 J'-ars delivering the mail on .nite 3 in Perquimans County, i cr.i working prior to his ap pointment to the rural route 6 virt. subsisting as town -risr for Certain Charlie F. sr, and working in the . rd Post Office, a total of 11 V'-TS. ;::iford, began his Post - 5 career in ic:0 and worked s clerk and delivered -A-nofKor'-'orduntU 1 1s was arrointed as i .. very Carrier for "UU ":rd. , . "''viiha v ! "re , . . ir ..vis. Sit I.- JtJS c'J . i r E t . i -;' r tails rr:. :::t 1 . . '!: tl'oat ' , f . y (:r f 3 1c. Be Held in, HolloweU Oil Co., W.M. Divers ft Son Jewelers, Pitt Hardware Co., P H. Onley Grocery of Durants Neck, E.A. Turner Grocery of Durants Neck, Keith's Grocery, Reed Oil Co., W.M. Morgan Furniture Co., Hertford Farmers Ex change. . And prizes from Albemarle Chemical Co., Hertford Livestock and Supply Co., Farmera Feed and Seed, Harmon's Pharmacy, Darden Department Store, J.C. Blan chard Co., Twine Tile and Carpet Co., CD, White & Son, Harris Plumbing and Building Supply, Hertford Hardware Co., Elliott's Beauty Shop, Dixie Auto Supply, One Stop Service Station, Towe Motor Co., Winslow-Blanchard Motor Co., HolloweU Chevrolet, HarreU's Inc., Matthews Esso Service and Murray Motors. So enter now and remember. -if you're the big winner - you have a prize coming from every one of those merchants. Deadline June 25th Second prize winner gets $10; third of Commerce contest to remind you in the Municipal Building. . - . ; ; Accepts Pathology Position At Duke Monica 4 Lynn Divers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Haywood Divers of Hertford. has accepted a position in the Pathology Department at Duke began her duties at Duke June I4thr'"-'-J',.'"?-.'''- Miss Divers, was formerly employed at the Albemarle Hospital in the Pathology Dept. a position she has held for the past three years, ' To Meet June 28th The Perquimans County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will meet Monday night. June 28, 1971 at 8:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building at Hertford. All members are urged to please be present. , first Postmaster. Williford worked under. When he retired late ' Edgar Morris was ap pointed Postmaster, then Silas M. Whedbee served as Post master until the appointment of W.W. White who has held the position since Mr. Whedbee. When Charles WiUlford first began carrying Route 3 it was 57 miles of territory. At his retirement the route has grown to 83 miles. 1 ' Wi:::."ord says, he has traveled enor "i cn the mall route to go 'T?:i i t". t world and back and to t.s.r i s r.i r-ck. He said that he v,..l r-Ls t'J t"e good people on T.zz'3 3, v." :n his car would got stu.k in t.'-.e nud they pulled him out, if his car brokedown they would lend him one to continue carrylrj his mall for the dry. Moct of R'J says "I'U miss aU the children on Route 3, (Children have always been social to f.!r. Williford.) What are hlj e'--s now? Ke srys he wlU hur.tvfLh an g?.t a V and wi'J da a LCT of ?1 v.. Urj. It (mil a Newbold-White House Nominated For National Register Of Historical Places The Newbold-White House in Perquimans County has been nominated for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places, the nation's official list of significant historic proper ties. In submitting the nomination to the Department of the In terior,. Dr. H.G. Jones, director of the State Department of $247,000 Estimate For Water And Sewage Needs Almost $700 million dollars will be required during the next five years to meet North Carolina's water and sewerage needs, a survey just completed by two state agejjcies has reveaIeti.,'"''-:'-'-" ---si- Copies of the county-by-county survey, compiled by the State Board of Health and the Department of Water and Air Resources are being circulated among Tar Heel legislators by Cumberland Senator Hector McGeachy to strengthen the case for a $150 million clean water bond issue. McGeachy introduced legislation calling for the bond referendum in early June. The survey shows that $336,769,296 will be needed for water supply systems by 1976, while $361,992,500 will be required during the same period for pollution control facilties, including sewage collection systems and wastewater treatment works: Perquimans County break down of the estimate of needed expenditures for the system is $247,000. Hertford $100,000, with sewage collection of $60,000; Mrs. Loveless is 2nd Degree Murder Count HERTFORD Mrs, Paul Loveless, 38. entered a plea of not guilty Wednesday during a preliminary hearing in Perquimans County District Court to a charge of second degree murder. The complaint against Mrs. Loveless was filed following the June 2 stabbing death of her 47-year-old husband. Henry Paul Loveless.' s-; . : a,''V;' Judge Wilton Walker ordered Mrs. Loveless to stand trial in Perquimans County Superior Court in November. She is free under $3,000 bond pending trial, Mrs. Loveless testified that the stabbing was an accident. During the 20 minutes she was on the Stand, she said that after an argument between the two. her husband left one of the several business establishments managed by the couple in a beach resort area and returned to their home. ',: The defendant said her husband broke open a door to thi house in anger. She testified that she had followed him to the house and "fussed at him and tried to fix the door lock, using a serrated bread knife." Sheriff Julian Broughton said an examination of the door thatl Mrs. Loveless said she wasl Hartford, Perquimans County, North Carolina, Junt 24, 1971 11 Archives and History, stated that the house is one of the oldest standing buildings in the state and as such is one of the most important architectural land marks in North Carolina. It was built about 1685 and served as a meeting place for many early political figures. Present owners are members of the John Henry Newbold family. Hertford-Perquimans Water Association $17,000. Winfall $70,000. Sub-total of cost $187,000. McGeachy said he expects both houses of the General .Assembly-to give endorsement, to the bond issue later this month. His optimism is grounded in the fact lhat more than 40 members of the upper chamber were listed as sponsors when the measure was in troduced in the Senate. .. . Expecting speedy app"fal of. his bill, McGeachyfcM, Weady begun putting together a blue ribbon committee to generate support for the bond referent dum, and he has unveiled plans to name county chairman to campaign for passage of the bond election. McGeachy began prompting the idea of a state-wide bond issue early this year as a means of attracting a larger share of federal funds to meet the state's water and sewerage needs. He said that North Carolina faces a health crisis if steps are not! taken to secure additional funds for water and sewerage projects. fixing indicated it had been forced open. Mrs. Loveless testified that while she worked on the door, her husband walked by her and went to his pickup truck. She said that Loveless told her to move her car out of the way and began to push it toward a ditch. She testified that she came out of the house to move her car, "I had the keys to my car and 1 didn't realize I still had the knife." Mrs. Loveless said. Mrs! Loveless testified that her husband, seeing the knife. grabbed her arm and started jerking. "I guess it must have lunged Into his thigh," sne said. Defense Attorney Walter Oakey said the knife went into the main artery in the groin of Loveless.' adding "the; artery there is close" to the surface.' Mrs. Loveless testified that after the stabbing, her husband laid, "t guess you're satisfied now." t The defendant said she told her husband. ''Hang on and I'll get help." She also said he an swered. "I Know you wm. A neighbor: called the! Perquimans County Rescue Squad. They took Loveless to the Chowan Hospital in Edentor where he was pronounced deed on arrival. ... , ' 'I The nomination of the Newbold-White House was made in connection with the State Department of Archives and History's long-range program of documenting the authenticity of historic places in North Carolina. Approval usually takes no more than two months and will be announced through the state's congressional delegation. Report Of Hertford P.D. The following report for May was given by Chief B. L, Gibbs at the regular meeting of the Town Council. ARRESTS MADE: Drunk on the Street 2; Speeders 2; Assaults 2; Operating Intoxicated; Lar ceny 1; Miscellaneous Traffic Atusts 2-Whlskey Violation 1; Miscellaneous Arrests 1; AC TIVITIES, Calls Answered and Investigated 95; Accidents Investigated 2; Funerals Worked 3; Courtesies Extended 102; Doors Found Unlocked 4; Fire Calls Answered 3; Radio Calls 211; Citations Issued For Improper Parking 2; Lights Reported Out 4 PCHS Honor Roll Two Perquimans High School twelth grade students Anita Riddick and C.J. Stalling! were left off of the honor roll released from the school and printed in last weeks edition of the Perquimans Weekly. According to the school in making up the honor roll the two above students names were left off of the A-B honor roll. Held On Another neighbor, Mrs. Edna F, Cooper, testified that she was on the scene after the stabbing and saw Mrs. Loveless holding her husband in her arms. She told him. "You know I didn't mean to hurt you '" ) Solicitor Grafton Beamon attempted to show that the stabbing was not accidental, that it followed an argument between the couple. Broughton testified that Mrs. Loveless told him. following her arrest, that the marriage was a happy one but ". . .We always fussed about disciplining the children." i, Mrs. Loveless said her husband felt that she did not discipline them enough. She admitted that he was probably right.. ::V:.tJf7 Oakey described the slaying as "a tragic case of death by misadventure." Bill To Increase From ThiraM . W.T. Culpepper has . In traduced a bill in the General Assembly to Increase the size of the Winfall Board of Com missioners from three to four and to Increase the length of the terms of the Commissioners Perry Graduates From Asbury Paul Perry, son of Mr. Phillip Perry of Hertfdrd. North Carolina, was graduated from Asbury College on June 1st during its 81st Commencement exercise. Asbury College is an in dependent. Christian liberal arts college, emphasizing a healthy harmony of education and religion. It is an amazingly cosmopolitan school for Its size with its 1100 students coming from all forty-two states and fifteen foreign countries. Excellence in training young people has been the hallmark of the institution since its founding in the beautiful bluegrass region of Kentucky in 1890. The eight academic divisions of the school have produced world leaders in every major vocation. Merchants Committee Of Perquimans C & C Endorses Keeping Sunday As Day Of Rest The Merchants Committee of the Perquimans County Chamber of Commerce met June 1 the primary purpose of the meeting was to write to various senators and representatives concerning the state-wide blue law. The meeting was called to order by Bill Cox, Chairman of the Merchants Committee. Erie Haste, Jr. made a motion that the Merchants Committee endorse the idea of keeping Sunday as a day of rest, it was noted that the Chamber had already written to the senators and representatives of our area in support of the idea, therefore, the committee decided to not take other action. The motion was seconded by Willie Ainsley. It was stated that merchants, acting as individuals, may write to the senators and represen tatives. A motion was made that a July 4 sale be held on Friday and Saturday, July 2 and 3rd. Willie Ainsley made the motion that was seconded by Erie Haste, Jr. It was decided that all stores would be closed on July 5th, as July 4 falls on Sunday this year. A discussion was held, but no Interest And Appreciation Of Library Shown People continue to show in terest in and appreciation of the local library by giving beautiful and worthwhile books in memory of friends and relatives in this area and elsewhere. Memorials this week are: Atlantic Hurricanes, by Dunn and Collecting Seasheels, by Johnstone both in memory of Robert Hanneberry of Chicago, 111; Complete Guide to Em broidery Stitches and Crewel, by Buecher in memory of Mr. and Mrs.Jesse Harrell; Wild Flowers of North Carolina, in memory of Mrs. Martha W. Ainsley; Needlecraft, by Newnes, in memory of Reba Spivey; and Life and Death in a Coral Sea, by Cousteau in memory of Chip Winslow. Other new books In the library are: A primer of Tenneyson; How To Live With YOUR Special Child, by Hlllsheimer; Face Saving Exercises, by Miss Craig; 100 Years and 100 Ment North Carolina biography), by Powell, Crit tenden, and Woody ; and Explain it to Me, Doctor, by Ferguson. New fiction titles are by some favorite authors: A Theme for Reason by OgiWia; Birds of America, by Mary McCarthy; These Old Shades, by Heyer; The Drifters, by Michener; Did She Fall, by Thome Smith; and Inspector's ; Holiday, by Lockridge. For young people the library has two biographies, Bernard Baruch, . and Frederia Remington: Just Dial a Num ber, by Maxwell and Jingo Django, by Fleishman, both Literary Guild selections for young people. from two to four years. Shelton Morgan is named to serve Initially in additional seat created. Morgan was a candidate for a seat on the Winfall Board of .Commissioners In the May 4th WlnfaU Municipal Election. NeW U.S. POStal SeMCe Inauguration The Inauguration of the new United States Postal Service on July 1. 1971. will be celebrated in Washington D.C. and in every Post Office across the country. Postmaster W.W. White has announced that all members of the community are invited to visit their local Post Office on July 1. 1971 and enjoy the hospitality of the Men and Women who comprise the nev, U.S. Postal Service. Dedication ceremonies in Washington will be hosted by Postmaster Geneal Blount. Honored guest at the dedication will include members oi congress, former Postmaster Generals the Board of Gover nors of the new Postal Service and their wives, as well as Assistant Postmasters General. action was taken, concerning the bank being closed on Saturday and then again on Monday when a holiday fell at that time of the week, par ticularly around the first of the month because of so many Social Security Service checks and Social Security, since merchants are not in the banking business. A suggestion1 Judge Walker Presides At District Court Judge Wilton Walker presided at the Wednesday session of Perquimans County District Court and disposed of the following cases: Ray Fann, charged with operating a motor vehicle after license were revoked, received a 6 months sentence, which was suspended upon the following conditions - 1. pay $200.00 fine and costs, 2. not operate a motor vehicle in North Carolina until he shall have been duly licen sed; v Charlie Ferebee, charged with assault, was given 30 days suspended for 1 year - with the condition that 1. pay $10.00 fine and costs, 2. not be convicted of an assault upon his wife for 1 year; Walter Snowden was con victed of escaping custody and was given 3 months on the roads; The case of Floyd Pritchard, charged with forgery, was placed on the Superior Court Docket and Bond was set at $1,000.00; Donald Ray Moore was found guilty of a non-support charge and given a sentence of 6 months which was suspended for 5 years with the conditions -1. pay cost of court, 2. pay on or before July 5 and before the 5th day of each month the sum of $40.00 to the office of Clerk of Superior Court to be delivered to Margaret Riddick for the use of Shelley Riddick. An appeal was noted and Bond was set at $300.00; Leon Ange was found not guilty of being drunk on the Streets of Hertford; Mrs. Jesse Bundy, charged with issuing a worthless check, was given a 60 day sentence, which was suspended with these conditions 1. pay office of the River Slocked With 4,000 Large Horace A. Cahoon, Wildlife Protector In Perquimans County, and D. Dowdy driver of a state N.C. Wildlife tanker truck, ire shown at the docks at Dick Long's Drive, In releasing 4,000 large mouth bass into the Perquimans River. The 4,000 fish average measurement of 1-1 t in chea each weighed only 3.2 pounds. 10 Cants Par Copy Slated July 1st headquarters personnel and other dignitaries. Visitors to the Post Office will be given a souvenir envelope imprined with the old and new insignia of the Postal Service. This envelope will also be made available in limited numbers as a first day cancelation-for just the cost of an 8f stamp-by stamping and cancelling half of the souvenir envelopes in advance. This will be the first time First Day Covers have been available in all U.S. Post Offices. A photographic display of modern Postal Service Jobs and functions will help visitors learn more about the Men and Women of the Postal Service and how each Mail user can help them to serve the community better stated Postmaster, W.W. White. was made that a letter that effect be written to Rocky Mount. Present for the meeting was Bill Cox, Chairman, Mrs. W.E. Nelson, Jay Dillon, T. Erie Haste, Jr., Charles Ward, Walter Humphlett, Jr. and Willie Ainsley. Absent was Talmage Rose. Clerk of Superior Court restitution for check, 2. pay $20.00 fine and costs, 3. For 2 years not to be convicted of worthless check charge; Charles Coleman, charged with assault with a deadly weapon, received 6 months, which was suspended for 12 months and 1. pay a fine of $25,00 and costs, 2. not to be convicted of any assault charges - shotgun to be confiscated and to be disposed of by Sheriffs Department as by law provided. ' An appeal was noted and Bond was set at $300.00; Melvin Edmund Bright, charged with driving under the influence of intoxicating liquors, received a 6 months sentence, suspended with the following conditions -1. pay $250,000 fine and costs, 2. not operate a motor vehicle until he shall be licensed by the State. An appeal was noted; Russell Gilliam paid a fine of $25.00 and costs after he was found guilty of being drunk on the streets; Probable cause was found at the preliminary hearing of Jane Lowe Loveless, charged with the murder of her husband. The case was placed on the Superior Court Docket; Dora Gilliam, charged with assault, was given a 4 months sentence, which was suspended with the following conditions -1. pay fine of $250,00 and costs, 2. pay to office of Clerk of Superior Court such sum that bills may come to Clerk's Office from Doctors and Hospitals from this action, 3. not to be convicted of an assault upon Evelyn Eilliam, Thelma Ford, and Trunella Halsey during the suspended period. Mouth Bass
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