Pag 2-The Perquimans Weekly, Hertford, N, C, Thursday, October 2, 1975 National Newspaper Week, 'October 5 -1 3. JL IL Meet The Perquimans Weekly Staff : v.; LLOYD R. DAIL "ARTIFICER" Plumbing - Heating One Call Does It All ' : CALL "FLUTCH" 264 - 2752 OUR SPECIALTY (WATER PUMPS) I ' kl- 'I News Editor - w - , ft ' fSSTCS.--- -J " Ray Ward, General Manager The Weekly's General Manager Ray Ward took on the position of General Manager in 1971 when the Perquimans Weekly was purchased by Dear Publication and Radio Corp. Prior to that, Ward wasemployed with The Daily Advance in Elizabeth City as advertising salesman. His current position involves advertising sales and layout, public relations work and general overseer of the Weekly's operation. Ward has also had experience in radio broadcasting. In the past, he was employed with WGAI radio in Elizabeth City as operations manager. Ward attended Elkins Institute of Radio and Electronics in Atlanta, Ga. and has receiv ed college credit work from College of the Albemarle and the University of Texas. An involved member of community life, Ward is very active in the Perquimans County Jaycees and is serving as North Carolina Jaycee Area Director this year. He is also a member of the Rotary Club, American Legion, Rescue Squad, and the Moose Club. He is married to Louise Ward and the couple, have two children, Darbie, age 4 and Jonathan, age 3. Contributing Editors SIDELEY Sid Eley, writer of THE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY sports column "The Ballgame" and a column on the counties recreation program, "Rec Notes," is a teacher at Perquimans Union School where he leaches 7th and 8th grade math along with girls physical education and health. Sid is now pursuing a Masters Degree in Science Education at East Carolina University. He currently holds a B.A. degree in Sociology from Atlantic Christian College. Eley is .assistant football coach at the Perquimans High School. He also coaches (he 7th and 8th grade boys' basketball at Union School. ; Among his various clubs and activities in the community, Mr. Eley is a member of the Hertford Lion's Club and is a past president of that club. He is Captain of the Hertford Volunteer Fire Department, a; past sergeant of the Perquimans Rescue Squad, and a qualified Emergency Medical Technician. He is a member of the Jaycees, and is Secretary -treasurer of the Perquimans Recreation Commission. ;Eley considers his contribution to publicity worthwhile to the Community and schools in building athletic achievement and good will. He donates his time in an effort to keep the public aware of the sports n . The Perquimans Weekly Court House Square HERTFORD, N.C, 27944 Entered as second class matter November 15, 1934 at Post Of fie in Hertford, N.C. KAY WARD ' Ctenent Mtnufter I KATHY NEWBERN - . News Editor . OFFICE HRS. 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. ' Monday-Friday I. PHONE 428-5728 . Newt and advertising deadline: U a.m. Taes. prior to Thar, publication programs in the county and its schools. FREDA NELSON Freda Nelson, wife of M.E. Nelsn, resides in Snug Harbor where she has lived for the past four years. She originated and writes the Bethel-Snug Harbor Community News column because she felt "there was a need for better communication in our community." Mrs. Nelson thinks the column has been received very well and not only in Perquimans County, but also other areas. This writer has also contributed to the Chowan Herald; edited monthly newsletters; originated and printed the LUCKY NICKEL NEWS in the (See CONTRIBUTING, Page 3) Kathy Newbern joined THE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY in June of 1973 a a staff writer. While doing reporting work, she also served as a photographer, circulation manager, - and worked in advertising layout. V. 1 ; In August of 1974, Kathy was promoted to the position of news editor. In addition to reporting and photography, she took on the responsibilities of laying out the paper, and doing editing. She continued to serve as circulation manager. At the time, being 19 years of age, she was believed to be one of the youngest editors in the state. While serving as news editor, she was also a full time student at the College of The Albemarle where she received an Associate in Arts degree in liberal arts. At COA, she was a member of the PHI Theta Kappa honor fraternity. She served as lay out editor of the college newspaper and was a contributor to the college literary magazine. She is now attending Elizabeth City State University majoring in English and minoring in journalism. Mrs. Newbern is married to Parker Newbern and the couple reside at Rt. 4, Hertford. She is vice president of the Perquimans County Jaycettes and her hobbies include writing poetry and prose, sewing, embroidery, and tennis. Mrs. Newbern is proficient, sincere f and conscientious in her newspaper work. Her associates commend her highly for her contribution to the community and news media. SUBSCRIPTION RATES , ONE YEAR 5.C3 hihlislmJ r ' Advance ftihlica lions. Inc. i:ii:tihelltOt'tH.C. We've Come A Long Way From That little Food Store ...where, in 1844, in Rochdale, England, the 28- member Society of Equitable Pioneers started the first successful consumer cooperative. We're America's nearly 40,000 cooperatives today's pioneers, choosing the different way to provide our families and communities with needed goods and services. We're purchasing, marketing,housing and nursery r school co-ops; we're health care and legal services groups; we're credit unions and farm credit associations, insurance companies, rural electric and telephone systems, supermarkets, funeral , . socities, farm supplies, TV and auto repair shops ... , we're big, small, here, there, and everywhere. We're what happens when people work together to meet common needs. We've come a long way but the trail to the future never ends. - , HERTFORD FCX - Lee Uzr.z'. - IValier Kumphlstt t r:rnCarj2a CunpnroiivfM- i . . 'kiihmt in Sarv'mx Anmrica Kathy Newbern, News Editor Charles Woodord's PHARMACY NEWS How much higher are drug prices today? The public was 100 wrong in an opinion poll I saw recently. This poll indicated a belief that, next to the oil industry, the drug industry is a leading cause of inflation. Turtle pie! The facts show that since 1967 pre scription prices have risen ' just 3. Before that, from 1960 to 1970, prescription prices actually declined by 10 in the Consumer's Price Index! : From 1967 to 1974 the price index for all con sumer goods roBe 48. Food costs soared 62, clothing 30, housing 51 and transportation 38. Yet drugs rose just 3. Pre scription prices continue to hold the line on infla tionary increases. Bring Your Next Prescription To Us After You See Your Doctor. Our Service Is Unbeatable; , Woodard's Pharmacy Dial 426-5527 Hertford, N.C. STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION OF THE ! PERQUIMANS WEEKLY Statement requited by the act of October 23, 1962; Section 4369, Title 39, United States Code...... . Published weekly on Thursdays it Hertford, N. C, October 2, 1975. The owner of The Perquimans Weekly li Dear Publication ft Radio, Iinx, Washington, D.C ; . Average number of copies issued during preceding 12 months and single issue nearest to tiling date, listed respectively! the names and addresses of the publisher, general manager and circulation manager are: Publisher, David R. Dear, Washington, D.C, General Manager, Ray Ward, Hert ford, N.C, Circulation Manager, Kathy Newbern, Hertford, N.C . A. Total no. copies printed (net press run)... B. Paid circulation I . Sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors and counter sales......... 2; Mail subscriptions........... C. Total paid circulation........... D. Free distribution by mail, carrier or other means Y 1. Samples, complimentary, and other free copies 2. Returns From News Agents. ............. 1,800 1,800 86 86 1,610 1,610 1,696 1,696 70 70 13 13 1,779 1,779 21 21 1,800 1,800 E. Total distribution (sum of C and D).. F. Office Use, Left-Over, Unaccounted, f Spoiled After Printing. G. Total (sum of E & F Should equal net press run shown in A). Publisher (signed) DAVID R. DEAR Circulation Manager (signed) Kathy Newbern I certify that the statements made by me above are correct and com plete '".I General Manager (signed) Ray Ward 1 -I ' I ?jl MHS 4 - " I : r a I. ; . . t S' I 1 Put the Patriots up in your home; , One of America's foremost historical artists, Jack Woodson of Richmond, Virginia, has recently -created a set of six superbly detailed Patriot prints ' featuring famous patriots. Thomas Jefferson, Betsy, Ross, Benjamin Franklin, General LaFayette, John . Paul Jones and George Washington each in the sparkle of one of his most famous, moments in American history. , . ' ; -And now by sp-cial arrar"mer.t, Mr. Wood son has authorized a limited edition .number of these masterpiece prints to be made .available at Peoples Bank. Each is 12 inches by 17-12 inches and is ideal for framing. To obtain yours, just make a deposit in your existing Peoples Bank Savings , Account or open a new one, and you'll receive a Patriot print free while the supply lauts. So come on down to Peoples Bank and begin putting the patriots up in your home. . ' i -

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