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Stac2&rd Frlatiig Co. xx LoulsHU, jT 40200 PEJMUIMAN Y V V iiv JLkJ Volume 23-NO.20 Hertford, Perquimans County, North Carolina, Thursday, May 18, 1972 10 Cents Per Copy THE Support Of Public Schools Increase "t- North Carolina spent a total $662.81 per pupil for public education during 1970-71, an increase of $74.52 over a year ago. - The total 1970-71 expenditure for current operating expenses for public schools was $725,349,611.55. Of this amount, 67.9 per cent was provided by the State, 14.7 per cent came from federal sources, and the reaming 17.4 per cent came from local sources. In Perquimans, a total of $1,435,012.28 was spent for current expenditures, with $291,540.62 coming from the federal government, $964,160.08 from the state, and $179,311.58 from local sources. The total per pupil expenditure in Perquimans was $705.57. The figures were released today by the State Department of Public Instruction. The Department cautioned that because of differences in transportation, heating, ad ministration and other costs, Trainee With Soil ConservationService '& Herman A. "Amp" Cobb has been assigned to the Perquimans-Chowan Work Unit this summer as a Student Trainee with the Soil Conservation Service. Amp fcrew up on a farm in Southampton, Virginia. He graduated from Franklin High School, Franklin, Va. He has just completed his junior year at North Carolina State University where he is pursuing a degree in Agronomy. Amp will be stationed in Perquimans County where he entered on duty Monday, May 15, 1972. Past President's Dinner Held Monday r i - " 1 The annual Chamber of Commerce Past President'! dinner was held Monday night and was described by all who attended as very successful. Thanks to the generosity of the people at Harvey's Point the past presidents and members of the current Board of Directors of the C of C enjoyed a delicious meal that no restaurant in the Albemarle-or most other areas could match. ,," The Chamber sincerely thanks all the people there who contributed so beautifully to an evening of fellowship and enjoyment. -.-.:' Only two past presidents were not represented. One : was the late Dr. T.P. Brlnn, the other was Sid Harmon, now living in Wilson. . in the picture Is R.L. Stevenson (center, standing) who is currently the president. Seated are Marlon Swindell, Bill Cox, Cecil Edward Winslow and Joe Nowell. Standing are Charles Harrell, Lester Simpson, Erie Haste, Jr. and Joel Hollowell, Jr. - the average figures should not be used in any way to assess the efficiency or effectiveness of the local unit. Funds disbursed under the Head Start, National Youth Corps, Work Study, Follow Through, Adult Education, and Summer School programs have been excluded from the report. The breakdown of the $662.81 state-wide per pupil ex penditure reveals that $18.87 went for administration; $459.37 was spent on instructional services, $32.91 went for operation of plant, $20.69 was for maintenance of plant, $67.85 was for fixed charges, and $63.12 was spent on auxiliary services. In per cent of total ex penditures, state sources range from a high of 80.8 per cent to a low of 58.1 per cent, federal sources range from a high of 31.7 per cent to a low of 6 per cent, and local sources range from a high of 35.1 per cent to a low of 3.4 per cent. Area Chapter Of ACC Alumni Assoc. Elect Officers At the recent organizational meeting of the Albemarle Area chapter of the Atlantic Christian College Alumni Association officers were elected for the year. Those elected were Robert C. Nolan, Elizabeth City, president; William D. Tice, Hertford, vice president; Mrs. Karen Nolan, Elizabeth City, secretary; Mrs. Pat Britt, Elizabeth City, treasurer; W.W. Morgan, Elizabeth City, director (1 yr. term); William J. Wescott, Camden, director (2 yr. term); J. Sidney Eley, Hertford, director (3 yr. term). William E. Smith, Alumni Director for Atlantic Christian College present the program dealing with the purpose of an alumni chapter to a college. He also showed slides illustrating new developments in the program of the Coolege. Anne H. Simpson Enrolls In Special Studies Project A Hertford student, Anne Harris Simpson, is enrolled in a special May Term group studies project, Water Safety In struction, at North Carolina Wesleyan College. Wesleyan's May Term, the concluding 4 week term of the academic year, is devoted to concentrated study in a single subject. This special project is one of approximately 135 student designed Individual and group study projects highlighting the first May Term under Wesleyan's new Three-Track Curriculum, which was adopted In January 1972. Although numberous projects are campus-based, many students will study off-campus ina a variety of locations ranging from the U.S. Senate to mental hospitals and churches. N.C. Wesleyan is a coeducational, Methodist related senior libera, arts college which is taking an in novative approach to learning with its implementation of a Three-Track Curriculum. This offers students a larger voice in planning their educations, and an opportunity to become in volved in non-classroom courses. Eleven Arrest Made The following monthly report for April was given by Chief Ben L. Gibbs at the regular meeting of the Town Council, ARRESTS MADE: Drunk on the Street 2; Speeders 2; Assaults 1; Operating Intoxicated 1; Careless and Reckless Driving 2; Miscellaneous Traffic Arrests 2; Miscellaneous Arrests 1; ACTIVITIES: Calls Answered and Investigated 108; Accidents Investigated 3; Funerals Worked 2; Courtesies Extended 112; Doors Found Unlocked 3; Fire Calls Answered 6; Citations Issued for Improper Parking 2; Radio Calls 209; Lights Reported Out 2. Horse And Pony Show Results P,, r i' View m f 51 II Cheryl Stallings daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Stallings, Belvidere youth rider participant in Perquimans County Horse and Pony Club show held Saturday, May 6. ' ..,,. Perquimans County Horse and Pony Club held their horse show Saturday afternoon. Good Valedictorian And Salutatorian Named For Class Bobby Hollowell Mackey Lewis Bobby Hollowell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hollowell, is valedictorian, and Mackey Lewis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lewis, is salutatorian of the 1972 graduating class of Perquimans High School. The Grand Honor Roll for Perquimans County High School for the class of 1972 consists of 14 members. To be on the Grand Honor Roll, a student must average 90 for his four years in high school. Members of the Grand Honor Roll are: Bobby Hollowell, Mackey Lewis, Linda Evans, Terry Copeland, Ellen Long, Jack Harrell, Wayne Proctor, Sally Bundy Perry, Jann Dillon, Lu Ann Stallings, Betty Carol Russell, Gail Chappell, Lynne Landing, and Don Burke. Rites Held For H!iMow Henry Elson Winslow, 77, died Wednesday in the Hoots Memorial Hospital in Yadkinville. A native of Belvidere, he had lived in Yadkinville for 12 years. . He was the son of Joshua Calvin and Mrs. Delphinia Winslow and the husband of the late Mrs. Martha Winslow. iz; 'SFdl Meeting in Yadkinville where a funeral service was held Friday at 2:30 by the Rev. Winslow. Surviving are a son, the Rev. Merrill Winslow of Yadkinville; a step-son, Tommie White of Hobbsville; a step-daughter, Mrs. Willie Osborne, Sr. of Greensboro; a brother, Irvin Winslow of Rocky Mount; a sister, Mrs. Sammie Riddjck of Belvidere; 10 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. Another service was held Saturday at 2:30 in the Upriver Friends Meeting by the Rev. Waldo Smith. "Others" was sung by Elmer Lassiter. Miss Johnnie White was organist. Pallbearers were Marvin Winslow, Millard Winslow, Howard Winslow, Gerald Winslow, Gayle Winslow and Archie Riddick. Burial was in the Upriver Cemetery. N riders, many spectators and beautiful weather help make it (Continued on Pagt 3) Of 1972 Attend Bankers Association Meet Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Stevenson attended the 76th annual con vention of the North Carolina Bankers Association held in . Pinehurst, May U through J3. -r I I I WO I Of A I ,,v "VUUI Students Receive lYu Inrra florTmnc North Carolina State University awarded degrees to some 2,600 men and women Saturday for mastering studies ranging from the sciences and technologies to the arts and humanities. In the record-setting class were two graduates from Perquimans County. Sheldon O. Bateman Jr., computer science, son of Mr. and Mrs. S.O. Bateman, 105 Charles St., Hertford and William W. Perry, forestry, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.R. Perry, of Route 3, Hertford. Chancellor John T. Caldwell conferred the degrees on the largest class in the University's 83-year history of teaching, research and public service programs. President William C. Friday and principal commencement speaker William D. Ruckelshaus, administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, joined thousands of relatives, friends and professors in applauding the graduates during the ceremony in William Neal Reynolds Coliseum. The graduates were prepared to enter the major industrial enterprises and cultural en deavors of state and nation. Many will start work at salaries higher than their fathers achieved until middle age, if then. In geography, they represented North Carolina communities from the Atlantic to the Appalachians, other states to the Pacific and several dozen other nations. In age, the graduates ranged from the early twenties to "Senior Citizen." In economic, cultural, racial and religious backgrounds, they constituted a cross-section of North Carolina and America. Among those winning degrees were 190 who were awarded coveted doctoral degrees and more than 400 who earned masters degrees, indicating the growing Importance of North Carolina State University as a center for advanced academic work. .. Funeral Services Sknley J. Karas Stanley John Karas, 59, of Route 3, Hertford, died sud denly Sunday at 9:30 p.m. in the Albemarle Hospital. A native of Detroit, Michigan, he had lived in Hertford for three years. He was the son of Mrs. Anna Serlag Skora of Detroit and the late Stanley Karas and the husband of Mrs. Dorothy White Karas. He retired from the Kelsey Hayes Wheel Co. in Detroit, was a member of St. Hedwig Catholic Church in Detroit and was a Navy Veteran of World War 2. Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by a brother, Alphonse Karas of Detroit, Michigan. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 3:00 in the Chapel of the Swindell Funeral Home by Father John Paro and the Rev. Keith Stiltner. "Ivory Palaces" and "It Is Well With My Soul" were sung by Mike and Connolly Stevenson. They were ac companied by Mrs. Pauline Webb, organist. The casket was draped with the American Flag. The pall was made of white chrysanthemums, red car nations, lilies and fern. Pallbearers were Phil Jethro, Ike Stokeley, Jr., Steve Perry, Grady Lawrence, Jimmy Rennie and Larry Newell. Burial was in Cedarwood Cemetery. Stevenson is the Executive Vice President of Peoples Bank & Trust Company in Hertford and is immediate past president of Group I, North Carolina Bankers Association, which is composed of 16 northeastern counties. Highlights of the convention were an address by Allen P. Stults, President, The American Bankers Association, and a special concert for the ladies by movie star, John Carroll. Over 1,000 North Carolina bankers were registered for the convention, at which time Lawrence R. Bowers, President of Waccamaw Bank & Trust Company, Whiteville, North Carolina, was elected President of the association for the coming year. Birth Announcement Dr. and Mrs. Jack Brinn of Hershey, Pa. announce the birth of their second child, first son, Galen Relfe, born at Hershey Medical Center Friday, April 28. 750 Attend Religious Event This month the state of North Carolina is commemorating the 300th anniversary of organized religion. And it began in our county -May, 1672. To commemorate that event, a special service was held at the Perquimans County High School ballpark on Sunday, May 7 attended by about 750 people representing most of the churches in the area. Speakers were Rev. Pat Robertson of channel 27 whose message was clear - that in stead of always looking ahead, we should also look back to Jesus' time and to Christ, himself for what was said and done in our behalf. Another speaker was Grimsley Hobbs, president of Guilford College in Greensboro, who traced the history of the .Quakers and other religions in this state. It was fascinating and informative. The weather was beautiful and the service an inspiration to everyone in attendance. In addition to the speakers and guests - 1st District Rep. Walter B. Jones and State Sen. J.J. (Monk) Harrington there are so many people to thank it would be impossible to list them by name. The service was co-sponsored by the Quakers in the area and the Chamber of Commerce. Plans Made For Commencement Exercises Plans are being made for commencement exercises to be held at Perquimans County High School Gymnasium Friday, June 2, at 8:00 P.M. The speakers for the occasion will be Carroll Holmes and the Reverend Harold Murrill. Baccalaureate and com mencement exercises are being combined this year into one exercise. Special music will be presented by the Glee Club under the direction of Miss Caroline Wright. There are 120 candidates in line for the presentation of diplomas. The valediction is Bobby Hollowell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hollowell, Sr. The salutatorian is Mackey Lewis, New Officers For UMYF The United Methodist Youth Fellowship at its regular meeting on Sunday night, May 14th., elected the following officers for the coming year: President, Jenny White; Vice President, Susan Stokes; Secretary, Sarah Winslow; Treasurer, Vickie Haskett and Publicity Chairman, Betty Bryant. Birthdays And Civic Meetings MAY 21 Jo Ann Eley Dee Hurdle MAY 22 Elizabeth Roberson Eugene Landing Belv.-Ch. Hill Firemen Perq. Co. Rescue Squad MAY 23 Mrs. Delwin Eure Mr. and Mrs. Lester Keel An niversary Paul Miller Paula Miller J.W. Dillon Marie Byrum Troy Harrison Hertford Rotary Club 6:15 Masonic Lodge 8:00 Belv. Homemakrs Club MAY" 24 Jerry Chappell Bill Williams Mrs. Buena E. Walton MAY 25 Betty W. Beers Edgar Lee Lane Oras Winslow Bethel Ruritan MAY 26 Valeria Roberts Darnell T. Jones MAY 27 NONE ES2ii "tvt wf I IPWV-'1 V- J .r.;4 Dr. rm 11 - vm IjL .-- - tip Dr. Grimsley Hobbs, president of Guilford College In Greensboro, was one of the guest speakers at the 300th Anniversary of Organized Religion celebration held here May 7. Dr, Hobbs traced the history of the Quakers and other religions in this state. Here son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lewis. Trophies will be presented to the valedictorian and salutatorian. Members of the County Board of Education, William E. Bj rum, Principal of PCHS, C.C. Walters. Superintendent of Perquimans County Schools, will be seated on the state for the graduating exercises. Clifford Winslow, Chairman 'of the Board of Education, will present the diplomas. Bea Skipsey Is Initiated In Delta Zeta Sorority Miss Bea Skipsey. senior at Elon College, was initiated into the Delta Zeta National Sorority recently. The initiation services took place in Westview Presbyterian Church in Burlington. Beta Omicron Beta, the last local Sorority on the Klon College campus, was initiated into the Delta Zeta National Sorority. Conducting the in stallation services were the Delta Zeta girls from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Delta Zeta, the largest national Sorority, with 177 collegiate chapters, was" founded in Oct. 24, 1902, at Miami, University in Columbus. Ohio. The Delta Zeta pin is the only sorority pin in the Library of Congress. Miss Skipsey is currently doing her student teaching at Elon College Elementary School. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fenton Britt of Hertford.