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Standard Printing Co. xx Ltmistillo, Ky. - 45200 i: THEPEMUIMAN Volume 29 -No. 3 Hertford, Perquimans County, North Carolina, Thursday, January 18, 1973 10 Cents Per Copy SWEESCLY Superior Coiirt To f . T on Begin January 22 The term of criminal court will convene in Perquimans, Monday, January 22 with Judge George Fountain, presiding. The Criminal Court Docket , Services Held For Johnie Gregory Johnie Gregory, 62, owner and operator of Johnie Gregory '8 Truck Bodies in Woodville, died Friday morning at 8:45 In the Albemarle , Mospiiai tonowing a i'i aay illness. A native of Perquimans " County, he was the son of the late James A. and Mrs. . Adelaide Elliott Gregory. k He was a deacon and Sunday School superintendent of the Woodville Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Nettie B. Whitehurst Gregory; two sons, Johnnie W. Gregory of Route 3, Hertford and Wilton W. Gregory of Winston-Salem ; three brothers, Joe Henry Gregory and Hurley Gregory of Elizabeth City and Hersel Earl . Gregory of Route 3, Hertford; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Siinrisv nt i-M in the Wnndville Baptist Church by the Rev. Hugh Goldman and the Rev. Norman Harris. mc vuuitu vuuir saiiR "When We All Get To Heaven" and "In The Sweet By and By" was sung by the congregation. They were accompanied by Mrs. Monsieur Wiley, organist. At the committal service, the Men's Chorus of the Hertford Baptist Church sang "Each Step I Take". The casket pall was made of red roses, white chrysan themums and fern. Pallbearers were , Moody Harrell, Wilson Rountree, Mdvin Rountree, Walton Wood, Bill Whitehurst and J.A. Bray. Burial was in Old Hollywood Cemetery in Elizabeth City with Swindell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements., 1 I A Look Backward By Virginia White Transeau Jan. 1935 - "WHEDBEE DECLINES COMMENT ON POSITION: Whether or not Hon. Charles Whedbee, prominent Hertford 'attorney, who served ; as legislative assistant to Governor , Ehringhouse two FWs ago, win act in this facity at this session of the lislature, is a matter of Hectare, and Mr. Whedbee, v nen approached and asked to - rijake a statement in the matter, ' declined to do so. MISS CARSON OF PITT NEW. SCIENCE TEACHER: Miss Mary Carson, of Stokes, ; Pitt County, has been elected as teacher of science . in Perquimans High School, to take the place of Miss Mary Glasson, who has resigned. MRS. WHEDBEE INJURED WHEN STRUCK BY AUTO: Mrs. Silas M, Whedbee, of Hertford, was struck and knocked down by an automobile, on Tuesday mor- nlng, the accident occuring at (he corner of Church Street and punch Alley. Mrs. Whedbee was walking west on Punch Alley and was near the corner when the car, which was being driven in a southerly direction on Church street, made a wide r wing into the side yard of the r -ne of Mr. and Mrs. C.F. i. nner. Mrs. Whedbee ran up it.to U.e Sumner yard when she consists of the following cases: Monday, January 22 Preston Copeland, charged with mur der. Tuesday, January 23 William P. Holley charged with bastardy; Gerald Richardson Buchanan, driving under the influence; Leamont Tucker Edwards, speeding 83-60; Ralph G. Bryant, driving under the influence; James Garfield Bunch, public drunkeness; james Garfield, driving 'under the influence: James Garfield Bunch, escape; James Garfield Bunch, damage public property. Curtis Eugene McFaden, speeding 80-60; Richard Ben nett, driving under the in fluence; John Henry Davis, assault;. Ruby Warren Jones, driving under the influence 2nd.; John Thomas Campbell, Jr., speeding 72-60; Walter Cross, Jr., driving under the influence; Charlie Leroy Welch, driving under the influence; Albert Eugene Moore, driving Under the influence. Charles W. Cartwright, driving under the influence; Seth Lee Shannonhouse, carrying a concealed weapon; Seth Lee Shannonhouse, rob bery: Seth Lee Shannonhouse, resisting attack. Freddie Shannonhouse, assaulting officer; Elmer Key, Jr., assaulting officer; Willie Shannonhouse, Jr., assaulting officer: Annie Shannonhouse, assaulting officer and Jeremiah Shannonhouse, assaulting an officer. Peanut Production Meeting Set For Jan. 22 "The annual Peanut Production meeting will be held -. on January 22, 1973 at 7:30 p.m. in the County Office Building", states Billy J. Griffin, Associate Agricultural Agent of Perquimans County. Mr. Astor Perry, Extension Agronomy Specialist, will be guest speaker for the meeting. The meeting will last Vt hours and will cover the major production items with special emphasis placed on variety selection, reducing cost of herbicides, and some new suggestions on the proper climatic conditions for planting. The county winners' in peanut production will also be an nounced. "All peanut farmers are urged to be present and get the latest information on peanut production", further states Billy Griffin. realized that the car was about to run over her and that the driver had apparently lost control, and managed to get out of the direct path of the car and to avoid being run over, but was struck and knocked down. While Mrs. Whedbee's injuries are said to consist chiefly of bruises and her condition is not con sidered serious, she was still confined to her bed Wednesday. PERQUIMANS COUPLE MARRIED AT WINFALL: Miss Myrtle Lee White, and Mrs. Claude W. Williams, were quietly married on Sunday afternoon at the Methodist parsonage in WinfaU, Rev. J. W. Dinnette performing the ceremony In the presence of a few Intimate friends. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.N. White. She has for some time been a member of Mark Gregory's store. The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. E.D. Matthews of Route 3, he is a prominent young farmer, i YOUTH WINS HONORS AT RALEIGH: James Reid, won three prizes, in completing his fourth year of work at Perquimans County Training School, at the corn contest conducted at Raleigh last week, with 41 departments competing. Other students of this school at (Continued on page $) Speaker At Chamber Meeting "The Perquimans County Restoration Association has done more than any similar group I know of in the state." This meaningful praise came from an expert. He is Wilbur Kemp, a consultant for the organization, who is a licensed restoration specialist, a title given him by the Department of Archives and History. Mr. Kemp has worked on many similar projects in North Carolina so knows whereof he speaks. The association ap preciated his kind words and, at a Board of Directors meeting last week, continued to live up to them as it reported on con tinuing progress in the Newbold-White House Restoration Project. There is almost $4,000 in the treasury and the matching funds promised the association have begun to come in, the major one being a $7,500 check from the National Park Service. Another forward march: . acquisition papers for the house have been duly recorded and that final step is just around the corner. The association also reported that an archaeologist has been retained and he will be 'digging' around to come up with more fascinating facts about the state's oldest home. More scheduled works: more photographs will be taken, including aerial pictures; necessary agreement papers between the association and the Department of Archives and History will be signed soon; the association will probably join some groups and subscribe to publications that will be helpful to it. And this important reminder: Anyone who gives to the association before acquisition of the Newbold-White, House is finalized, automatically becomes a charter member. But there's not too much time left. If you need further in formation contact the Perquimans County Chamber of Commerce. Premium To Be Increased The premium for the sup plementary medical insurance part of Medicare will be $6.30 a month beginning next July 1, a $.50 per month increase over the current level. The supplementary medical insurance program com plements the basic hospital insurance part of Medicare by helping to pay physicians' bills and wide variety of other medical expenses in and out of the hospital. The costs are shared by the participants and the Federal Government In addition, Medicare protection is extended to people who need certain treatment for chronic kidney disease. This protection is for workers in sured under social security, for their wives or husbands and children, as well as for people eligible for social security benefits. The Medicare law requires an annual review of the cost of the supplementary medical in surance program and that the Secretary seta premium rate at a point estimated to be suf ficient, together with the Federal contribution, to cover all expenditures that will be Incurred during the following premium period. Most of the, anticipated in crease in the cost of the program is attributable to continued increase in the use of physicians' services, the trend toward more expensive ser vices, and an increase in the cost and use of hospital out patient services. The new premium rate also takes account of legislative changes In the Medicare -' program enacted in 1972. These include a change from $50 to $60 In the annual deductible and beginning July 1, 1973, coverage of certain chiropractors' ser vices, speech pathologists' services, and the elimination of the home health agency co-payment .' I r DISCUSS RESTORATION - R. L. Moore, manager of Belk Tyler in Eden Stevcnson of Hertford, right, discusses ton. The Belk Tyler Foundation recently the plans of Perquimans County contributed $500 to the association. Restoration Association with George W. Grant Made To Restoration The Belk Tyler Foundation has contributed $500 to the Perquimans County Restoration Association in that association's successful funds campaign which makes it possible to obtain $37,500 in challenge grants. George W. Moore, manager of Belk Tyler in Edenton. presented.the, check Jo RL. Stevenson of Hertford, finance committee chairman. Judge Walker Presides At PerquimansCourt Judge Wilson Walker presided at the Wednesday session of Perquimans County Court and heard the following cases: Civil cases included divorces granted to John H. Phillips vs Hazel Phillips; Mamie H. Peterson vs Charlie Peterson; and George W. Sawyer vs Hilda Marie Sawyer. Other cases were - James Briggs, charged with assault and destruction of personal property, received a 6 months sentence suspended for 3 years upon payment of a fine of $25.00 and costs - pay for use of prosecution witness. ($35.00) -on probation with the usual terms for 3 years with special conditions - not to go upon the premises occupied by Eula Mae Wilson be restricted to 30 day suspended sentence at ex piration of sentence imposition. 1. $10.00 and costs 2. Abide by all terms of suspended sentence imposed above; Herbert Sammie Ferebee was taxed with a fine of $35.00 and costs on a speeding charge; John Lockford Owens, charged with driving under the influence (3rd offense) was given an . 18 months sentence (Continued on page 9) Pap Smear Test Given At Health Department All women should ha ve a Pap Smear Test for cancer every year. If you have not had this test talk with your family doctor or call the local health department. A Pap Smear Screening Test will be given on the second and fourth Thurs days from 9:00- to 11:00 at the Perquimans County Health Department Hertford. Anyone desiring an appointment is ask to call the Health Department ' at 426-5488. , l, , 4. s . V ' I. ' 5 ' ' Stevenson recently reported to Joe Nowell, Jr., of Winfall, association president, that more than $21,000 has been realized in the funds campaign. The goal was 17,500. This assures the restoration association of nearly $60,000 to be used for the Newbold-White House Restoration project. The Newbold-White House is the oldest known brick dwelling in North Carolina. The association now qualifies NCAE Supports New Certification Plan The National Teachers Examination has no relation ship to whether a potential teachers is qualified or able to Birthdays And Civic Meetings JANUARY 21 Bill Cox Wayne Hurdle' Eric Kirby Melanie Morris Buddy Tilley JANUARY 22 Carlton Chappell Charles E. White, Jr. Mr. William B. Jones Ricky Owens Tallew C. Chappell Norman Godfrey Matt M. Spivey, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Wilbur Lamb Anniversary Perq. Co. Hist. Soc. 8:00 Perq. Co. Rescue Squad JANUARY 23 Diane C. Pierce Mrs. William E. Winslow Wanda Bunch Hertford Rotary Club 6:15 Masonic Lodge 8:00 Belv. Homemakers Club JANUARY 24 Michael Fox King Wanda Kay Owens Beth Winslow Quinton Stallings Mrs. Wm. Thomas Elliott, Sr. Mrs. Bobbie Tilley Susie Dail JANUARY 25 Scottie Winslow Bethel Ruritans JANUARY 26 Edison Harris Kristie Heath Mrs. Earl Riddick Mr. & Mrs. Elton Harrell Anniversary . JANUARY 27 Mrs. Alma Leicester Glenn Elmore for $25,000 from the General Assembly, through the Department of Archives and History, $7,500 from the National Park Service; and $5,000 from the Smith Richardson Foundation. Stevenson said the successful campaign was the result of nearly 300 contributions from businesses and individuals from 12 states. The contributions -ranged from $1 to a high of $1,500. teach, according to Dr. A.C. Dawson, executive secretary of the North Carolina Association of Educators. Dr. Dawson, testifying before a special subcommittee of the State Board of Education, said the National Teachers Exam (NTE) is only a test, which its developer, Educational Testing Service of Princeton, N.J., admits is not designed for certification purposes. "Yet for eight years, since January of 1964, North Carolina has used this single imperfect test as its sole method of cer tifying new teachers," he said. "The test has not served to upgrade the teaching profession. In our opinion, it has worked to keep out some who should be teachers and to let in some who should not be teachers." Dr. Dawson urged the board to refuse to abandon its new certification procedure by returning to using a minimum score on the NTE as the only - qualification for a teaching certificate. "The NTE does not measure creativity, dedication, deter mination and love of children," he said. "It does not measure the unique personal relationship which is created between teacher and child when the classroom door closes and a teacher stands tliere with 25 or .30 malleable little pieces of humanity." Dr. Dawson pointed out that the new procedure, with its evaluation by three professional educators of each potential teacher in 20 areas of teaching ability and personal per formance, will try to measure teacher candidates not only on scholarship but on dedication, creativity, determination and teaching skills. He reminded the committee that the new procedure doesn't eliminate the NTE. It merely eliminates the required minimum score. He noted potential teachers still must be Continued on page 9) Jury From Martin County Selected For Copeland Trial A special venire from Martin County will report for jury duty on Monday, January, 22nd for the trial of Preston Copeland who is charged with murder. All Perquimans County jurors will report for jury duty on Tuesday, January 23 at 9:30 a.m. Seventy-five Perquimans County residents have been called for duty at the Superior Court Term to convene here January 22, 1973. Those that have been notified to report for jury duty are: W. S. Benton, Sherman Hinton, Pattie Blount Morris, Phillip Harrell, John Lawrence Corprew, Donald Richard Matthews, Robert L. Pritt, Stanley N. Riddick, John R. Baker, Arba Clair Winslow, Fernando R. Chappell, Richard H. Bryant, William Eugene Byrum. Carroll Baker, Joseph W. Nowell, James F. Lane, Red mon R. Perry, Jr., George Edward Armstrong, Thomas G. Swayne, Roland Gilliam, W. E. Lane, Jr., Daniel F. Daneker, Pailen E. Lane, John Henry Skinner, Charlie Welch. Claiirip E. Brinn, Melvin E. Chappell. Archie T. Lane, Jr., Linford L. Winslow, Annie Thach, Ernest W. Sutton, O. C. Long, Durwood Leigh Barber, Jr., Hattie Pearl Perry, Leeona White, Edith C. Jones, John Wood Billups, J. Emory White, Clara Brockett Gibbs, Clifton T. Howell, Josephine F. Blan chard, Raleigh Hurdle, Mason Nixon. Buster A. Talley, Henry Chesson, Bobby G. Harry, W. Talmadge Lewis, Cora V. Stallings, Tony Ferrell, Richard E. Matthews, Allen Perry, Clinton Barcliff, Paul D. Perry, J. Carson Monds, James R. Sawyer, Jr. Rites Held For T.E. Langston Timothy Everett Langston, Jr., 62, of 2021 Cunningham Avenue, Hampton, Va died Saturday morning at 12:40 in the Dixie Hospital following a long illness. A former resident of Hert ford, he had lived in the Hampton area for ap proximately 10 years. He was the son of the late Timothy Everett and Mrs. Lavania Everett Langston, was a retired truck driver and was a member of the Hertford Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Monday morning at 11:30 in Cedarwood Cemetery by the Rev. Norman B. Harris. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Tal Going of Hampton, Virginia Mrs. Dorothy W. Karas Dies Mrs. Dorothy White Karas, 56, of Route 3, Hertford, died suddenly Friday night around 8:00 enroute to the Albemarle Hospital. A native of Perquimans County, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Norfleet "Billy" White of Hertford and was the widow of Stanley John Karas. She was a member of the Berea Church of Christ. Besides her parents she is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Claude Williams and Mrs. Ike Stokley of Route 3, Mrs. Frank Roberts of Hertford and Mrs. Shirley Lewis of Edenton; two brothers, Ernest White of Route 3 and Leroy White of Hertford. Funeral services were held Sunday at 3:30 in the Chapel of the Swindell Funeral Home by the Rev. Keith Stiltner. "How Great Thou Art" and "No One Cares Fdr Me Like Jesus" were sung by Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Jones. They were accompanied by Mrs. Preston Morgan, organist. The casket pall was made of pink roses, pink carnations, white chrysanthemums and fern. Pallbearers were Wayne White, Grady Lawrence, Jimmy Rennie, Ikie Stokley, John Elton Hurdle and Steve Perry, Jr. Burial was in Cedarwood Cemetery. William H. Burke, Thelma Downing Johnson, Benjamin E. Smith, George C. Carter, R. Carlton Skinner, Wade H. Jordan, George Edward Benton, Jessie P. Chesson, Sr., Suriie P. Stallings, Foster Felton and Charles E. "White, Jr. (Excused Oct. 30, 1972 Term to serve Jsn. Term, 1973. The following are to serve on Grand Jury this Term. Lindsey C. Baccus, S. A. Dail, Talmadge Stallings, James Banks, Marvin Caddy, John Vivian Matthews, Walton Lane, Elizabeth Langdon Dail and Clark Maynard White. 72 Is Big Year For Savings And Loan Association Perquimans County families continued to save their money at a record-breaking rate during 1972, Henry C. Sullivan, Sec. & Treas. of Hertford Savings and Loan Association, said today. He also reported that 1972 saw the savings and loan business nationally enjoy its greatest year. "Total assets of the savings and loan business will increase an estimated $38.7 billion during the current year," he said, "this is an 18 percent increase over the $206 billion figure of the start of the year. Savings and loan assets should pass the $250 billion mark early in 1973." Mr. Sullivan said a continued good savings flow is expected at least during the first part of 1973, and he said that there would be an ample supply of mortgage lending funds available. He declared that based on the present supply-and-demand factors, mortgage rates would show little change for the first quarter or 1973. But he said that the outlook for the remainder of 1973 was more uncertain, with rates subject to such influences as the Vietnam war, the pace of inflation and the rate of the current economic upturn. As of December 31, 1972, savings deposits at Hertford Savings & Loan Association amounted to $1,975,526.00, a 20 percent increase from the $1,670,050.00 figure at the . beginning of the year. Mortgage loans in the association's portfolio totalled $1,471,640.00. Total assets of the institution reached a record $2,146,654.00. Hertford Savings & Loan Association savings account holders now number 492. These thrifty persons received in terest payments on their deposits of $95,267.00, a new high for the association. During 1972 $11,362.00 were added to the reserves, bringing total reserves to $82,692.00. "We look forward to another good year in 1973," Mr. Sullivan said. "Hopefully, there will be an early settlement of the war in Vietnam and also . further progress made in the fight against inflation. Termination of the war would aid the effort against inflation, and improve prospects for 1973." To Appear On Channel 2 You will have an opportunity to vieweducationalT. V., Channel 2, on Wednesday," January 24, at 7:00 p.m. and join 500 Tar Heel Extension Homemakers, two from Perquimans County, Mrs. T.T. Harrell and Mrs. Ray Godfrey. These Homemakers enjoyed a highly entertaining and educational trip last November to Washington, D.C., New York City and places in between. According to Mrs. Paige Underwood, Home Economics Extension Agent, stops for this "University Days on Wheels", included the Good Housekeeping Institute, Burlington Industries, the Cloisters, Winterthur, Penn sylvania Dutch Country, Rossmoore, and the National Gallery'of Art View the "Now" special hosted by Jan Chris tensen, Extension Editor.