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Hertford, Perquimans County, North Carolina, Thursday, February 27, 1975
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FIRE AND BRIMSTONE Thad Eure, Secretary of
State, was guest speaker for the annual Democratic Rally
held Monday night. Eure encouraged local residents to
become more actively involved in politics both locally and
m the state level.
Thad Eure Delivers
Tire & Brimstone'
To Local Democrats
. By KATHY NEWBERN
Thad Eure, North
Carolina Secretary of State
;is noted throughout the Tar
'Heel State as a gifted orator.
! Monday night was no
"exception when Eure
delivered a fire and
'brimstone speech ; to
approximately 100 people
-attending - Perquimans
County '8 annual
Democratic Rally held at
Angler's Cove Seafood
.Restaurant in Bethel.
In his opening remarks,
' Eure commented on the
excellent turnout and said,
"I knew I would see some of
the finest democrats here
that could be found in North '
Carolina."
: He - told the county
residents and Democrats
present ' from the
, surrounding area that he
' realized the northeastern
'counties of North Carolina
"had no part in electing a .
. Republican North Carolina
. in the Senate." He added, "I
.'will be one of the proudest!
men in the state if I can live
to see us get rid of that
crowd." '
- Eure has served as
Secretary since he . was
; elected to that position in the
general election of Nov. 3,
1936. He pointed out that he
has served In state
Cultural
Calendar
March 3-7:
1 The Chowan College Division of Art will
sponsor "A Drinking Vessel Workshop." Jack
Neff, resident potter from Penland, N.C., School
of Crafts, will be visiting artist for the workshop.
Neff will, demonstrate various techniques of
throwing on the potter's wheel. The workshop
will be held in the ceramics studio of Green Hall.
Anyone interested in attending the workshop at
any time during the week is welcome. There is no
fee. ''"'
March 2: ' t
; Stewart Theatre, Raleigh : 8 . p.m. r Oh
Coward! This production will feature Patricia
Morrison who starred on Broadway in The King
& I. It is a musical review based on Noel
Coward's works.
February 28:; . '
Edenton Baptist Church, 8 p.m. "John
Haddow: In Concert". John is artist-in-residence
at Beaufort Tech. He is a classical pianist who
studied in France and London, England, and has :
played extensively in Europe as well as the
United States. Admission is $1.00.
March 4 & 5:
Stewart Theatre, Raleigh 8 p.m. New York
Jazz Quartet. , ;
Auxiliary
. The American Legion
Au::::ry, Pest 123, will'
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government under the last
eleven North Carolina
governors.
Eure cited several things
that bothered him about
state government, One of
these was the one man, one
vote concept. According to
him, because of this, the
smaller counties in North
Carolina will not be able to
get a representative from
their area in the General
Assembly. He said, "Now in
1975, there are 30 counties
that . do not have of
representative ; of . their
county sitting tn v. either
house of the general
assembly." Eure also
predicted that by 1980, this
number will increase to 40
out of North Carolina's 100
counties. .
In encouraging local
Democrats to become
active, Eure stated, "We
haven't done in Perquimans
County all we could do." He
exemplified this by pointing
out that there are
approximately 3,000
registered Democrats in
this county that has an
approximate population of
8,000. Eure said, "What we
need is enthusiasm. We need
interest . and we need to
cultivate that interest. You
can do it." Commenting
further, Eure said, "Who's
To Meet
the Legion Home at 8 p.m.
All members are asked to
be pre r.t.
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TALKING IT OVER Eure talks with Hertford Mayor
Bill Cox (left) and the county chairman of the Democratic
Party, Joe Nowell. The outspoken Eure had several
interesting comments concerning the Republican
administration. (Newbern photos)
responsible for every good
thing1, we've got in
Perquimans County and
North Carolina? The
Republicans didn't do it;
they haven't been in
power." "What this state
needs is a two-party system.
The Democrats stay in and
the Republicans stay out.
That's the kind of two-party
system I'm in favor of.
Eure offered
encouragement to those
disgusted with politics. He
was optimistic that North
Vouchers To Be
Issued For WIC
Announcement was made
today by Mrs. Nona
Huggett, Nutritionist for the
District Health Department,
of the times and places for
reissuance of food vouchers
for the WIC (Women,
Infants, and ' Children)
v supplemental nutritional
food program.
"It is important that those
' persons already receiving
the supplemental : food
vouchers," states Mrs.
Huggett, "obtain their
vouchers for-March during
the first week in March.
Before they can get their
vouchers, they must have
already been enrolled and
have their , ; 'WIC
identification card and
number." ' ;
The issuance of March
vouchers is for those
already enrolled in the WIC
program. Those persons
interested in finding out
' more about the program
should call or contact their
county health center. -
Participants who reside in
Camden County can pick up
their vouchers during the
first week in March (March
3 to 7) during the hours of 9 -11
a m. and from 1 3 p.m. at
the Camden County Health
Ms. Gladys Hall To
Represent County
.The Albemarle Regional
Manpower . Advisory
Committee ' has been
reorganized for the year
1975-76 and plans are in
motion to launch the new
program. The program is
under, the sponsorship of the
Albemarle Regional
Planning and Development
Commission and according
to .the , State Manpower
Board will be funded at
approximately the same
level as last year which was
$645,750.
W.B. Gardner, Chairman
of the Albemarle Regional
Planning and Development
Commissions Board has
named - Gladys Hall,
Hawaii j;ywai"piu.j!W"..i"iiww
Carolina's northeastern
area will soon be receiving
some of the things "she
should have gotten a long
time ago."
In 1 closing, Eure asked
Democrats in the county to
keep up their efforts and to
make their voices heard. He
encouraged those attending
to get more local Democrats
registered and to the polls.
In closing he said, "Please,
if you don't want to do it for
yourselves, do it for me,
'cause I ain't ready to
leave." 4
Center.
Participants who reside in
Perquimans County can
pick up their vouchers on
March 3 and March 4 from 9
-11 a.m. only, at the
Perquimans County Health
Center.
Participants who reside in
Pasquotank County, take
notice pick up your
vouchers on March 5, 6, and
7 from 9 -11 a.m. and from 1
3 p.m. only at the Banks
Street, Pasquotank EIC
Building.
."' "Participants must come
on the assigned days and
times of their county and at
the right place. And, those
participants who live in
Pasquotank County must go
to the EIC Building on
Banks Street for their
vouchers," Mrs. Huggett
said. -.
She also stated that
failure to renew the
vouchers during the first
week of March will require
the participant to wait until
the next month's posted
registration dates. "If you
are a- 'WIC. participant,
renew your vouchers during
,the first week of March, or
youH have to wait," Mrs.
Huggett emphasized.
representing Perquimans
County, to serve on the
Programs Committee.
: A sub-committee of the
Albemarle Regional
Manpower Advisory
Committee met on Tuesday
Feb. 18 at the Edenton
Employment Office to map
. tentative plans for the new
program. The intent of the
manpower program is to
supply and upgrade skills of
residents of the region
through education, on the
job training and
motivational training in
order to provide the clients
the tool with which to seek a '
Job and provide, a better
living for his family. "
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Chamber To Hold Slogan
A $25 cash prize is being
awarded to the Perquimans
County High School student
that conies up with the best
slogan tying in our area with
the. Bicentennial Year.
It is a 25-words-or-less
contest and the principal,
William By rum, and
teachers there have all the
. details. If you have a son or
daughter there, encourage
him or her to enter the
competition.
The slogan will be used on
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POETRY CONTEST WINNER Perquimans High
sophomore Cindy Hendren (left) was the winner in a
recent poetry contest sponsored by the Perquimans Arts
Council. Brenda Hollowell, president of the council,
presents her a $50 check.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Following a reading of
some of his poems, James Applewhite talks with area
residents and Perquimans High students concerning his
poetry. The poet offered encouragement for some of the
young poets present.
Cindy Hendren Named
Poetry Contest Winne r
By KATHY NEWBERN
James Applewhite and
Betty Adcock, two
professional poets,
presented a reading of their
poetry at Perquimans High
School library Thursday
night before a small
audience. One of the
highlights of the program
was a reading by
Perquimans High student
Cindy Hendren, winner of
the recent high school
poetry contest.
Brenda Hollowell,
president of the Perquimans
Arts Council introduced the
poets. The high school
poetry contest was
sponsored by the local arts
council with the support of
the Northeastern Arts
Council.
Ms. Adcock, a resident of
Raleigh, has written a
volume of poetry in the
process of being published
entitled, "Walking Out."
The poems she selected to
read were concerning tv
16-year-old daughter, an old
house where she once lived,
her father, and the small
town in which she grew up.
Ms. Adcock was followed
by Applewhite, a teacher at
Duke University. He pointed
out prior to his reading that
he is not a political poet, and
preceded to read several
poems relating to his
interpretation of , events
during the second world
war, and others relating to
growing up. Like Ms.
Adcock, Applewhite will
special brochures for the
Bicentennial Year, in other
publications, and elsewhere.
In addition to the cash
prize, there will be a good
deal of publicity for the
winner. .
The Chamber's Board of
Directors will judge the
winner, without knowing
who sent in what entry, in
about six weeks.
That park on U.S. 17 is
now replete with plantings
also soon publish a volume
of poetry entitled, "Statues
of Grass."
Following the two guest
poets, Cindy Hendren read
her three entries in the
poetry contest. They were
entitled, "You've Journeyed
Far", "Future Past", and
"Lost: First Love - Found:
A Memory." Three students
at the high school received
honorable mention for their
poetry entries. They were
Connie Baker, Nancy Long
and Ruthie Ward. Two of the
girls were present to read
one of the poems they
entered. Connie read
"Changes" and Nancy read
"Let Us Bow Our Heads".
Cindy is 16 and the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Robert L. Hendren of Rt. 1,
Tyner. A sophomore at
Perquimans High, Cindy
enjoys writing both prose
and poetry, all phases of art,
v and music. She plays the
guitar and piano, ofterf at Up
: River Friends Church
where she is a member. At
school, Cindy is a member ,
of the Stencils and Pencils
, Art Club, and a majorette in
the Perquimans County
Marching Unit.
Cindy said she has been
writing poety for at least
four years but usually
concentrates her writing on
short stories. She has
written over 25 poems and
her subject range varies
according to her mood.
to make it even more
attractive. Another
Chamber project bearing
fruition.
, And, without going into
details at this point,
continuing efforts to bring
another doctor into the
county, are being pursued.
Dr. Boone, the dentist who
will start his practice here
in August, tells us he is
really looking forward to
becoming a Perquimans
POETIC TALK Cindy Hendren (center) winner of the
local poetry contest talks with two visiting professional
poets, Betty Adcock of Raleigh and James Applewhite of
Durham. All three poets recently gave readings at the
Perquimans High School library.
EXPRESS YOURSELF Betty Adcock, visiting poet,
talks with Mrs. Carroll Harrell, high school English
teacher and students concerning her poetic style. In her
poems, Ms. Adcock is fond of reminiscing about actual
experiences. (Newbern photos)
Cindy is versatile in her
poetic style; a majority of
her poems do not rhyme
although she said she can go
either way. She said one of
the difficulties she has in
writing poetry is finding a
title for the poem.
According to her, "the poem
sometimes comes easier,
then you have to search for a
title."
For winning the poetry
contest, Cindy received
prize money in the amount
of $50. She said she hopes to
save at least half of it.
Concerning the contest,
Cindy said she thought it
probably would encourage
her to submit her poetry for
publication. At present,
Cindy has not attempted to
have her Works published.
Cindy is uncertain of her
plans upon graduation from
high school, but she said she
thought occupational or
recreational therapy would
be interesting. According to
her, those fields could
enable her to combine all
her interests in the arts and
in people. She added that
she had considered going
into professional writing
and two of her teachers had
encouraged her in that area.
Why does Cindy writt
poetry? . She said,
"Sometimes it can lift your
spirits."
The following is Cindy's
poem that the judges ranked
highest: ,
Contest
resident.
The membership
campaign is continuing and
doing quite well, the most
heartening aspect being the
number of, new members -businessmen,
farmers,
professionals, individuals. If
you have not become a
participant in our efforts to
better the life of our
community, the Chamber
office will be glad to supply
you with the necessary
information.
YOU'VE
JOURNEYED FAR
It's been a long day, and
you're weary
Come and rest here in the
cradle of night,
I know you want them to
realize
How badly they've hurt and
abused you.
They treat you like trash.
They stab you in the back
And lie about you,
Pretending you have no
feelings.
They just don't know that
your heart,
So rich in patience and
understanding,
Can somehow find room to
love them. '
You think you're growing
old,
But as you mature you grow
more beautiful.
You are God's most
fantastic creation, now and
forever.
Tomorrow I'll take a long
walk with you
And listen to you, comfort
you
As you whisper softly to me
on the wind. "
They, will regret and make
amends
For all the injustice done to
you.
I promise, but now
Just rest until the rays of
dawn kiss you face. v
Sleep peacefully; I won't let
them harm you.
Precious Earth, you're the
only world we nave. ' ;v
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