THE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY
'?Volume 40, No. 14 USPS 428-080 Hertford, Perquimans County, N.C., Thursday, April 1?, 1984 25 CENTS
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HERBERT LEE
WALTER B. JONES
LEO TEW
MARC BASNIGHT
barry Mccarty
VERNON JAMES
THOMAS NIXON
JOE NO WELL
ARNOLD WINSLOW
Candidates vie for votes
during BPW sponsored forum
The Hertford Business and
Professional Womens Club hosted a
"Meet the Candidates" night last
Thursday at the Perquimans County
Courthouse. Thirteen candidates on
state, district and local level were on
hand to speak to the gathering, along
with many representatives of
candidates who were unable to
CHARLES H. WARD
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WAYNE WINSLOW
*Hunter to sponsor '400th' baseball clinic
Jimmy "Catfiah" Hunter will once
again respond to the cry "Play Ball"
when he opens Perquimans County's
Four Hundredth Anniversary
Committe's baseball clinic on July
16. One hundred lucky boys will have
the opportunity to take part in the
| game which made Jimmy Hunter
' Perquimans County's most famous
son while he was still in his teens.
Now retired after a splendid career
with the Oakland A*s and the New
York Yankees, Hunter is a farmer
who helps with many civic duties,
among them coaching little league
- ball.
When the baseball clinic project
was first presented to the Four
| Hundredth Committee, there was
Anibt that it could be made to fit into
the guidelines established by the
Howell
named
NCNB
Chairman
^NCNB National Bank has
a&nounced that L. Wayne Howell of
Hertford has recently been elected as
the Chairman of the Board of
Directors for the Hertford Branch.
Howell is a farmer and has served
oa the banks Board of Directors lor
b five years.
9 NCNB is the largest bank In the
Southeast^
Jim Hunter's baseball clinic will be
a modern day version of baseball
with instruction and coaching by
"Catfish" himself. He will be
assisted by many volunteers, two of
them being his brothers, Marvin and
Pete who are known locally for their
baseball capabilities.
Two 2-day clinics will be held with
the first beginning at 1:00 a.m. on
July If. The second clinic will begin
at 1:00 a.m. July II. Participants will
receive two full day's training in
baseball, be toU of Penfliiman's
illustrious history with a tour of the
Newbokd-Whie House, the last
remaining meeting place of the
Proprietary Government (1M3-172J)
and of the beginning of organised
religion In North Carolina when
ad here in 1672.
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of the
Young.
Baseball
Jimmy Catfish
fee will be
State Four Hundredth Committee.
But a little research proved to the
historians that bat games were a part
of the native Americans' heritage
long before the first Englishmen
came to Roanoke Island in 1584.
Therefore, games played with balls
are history and the "Catfish Hunter
Baseball Clinic" was underway.
The Indians of North America were
found playing a stick and ball game
called by them "the little brother of
war." Each player had two sticks
with one end bent to make a loop.
This loop was covered with animal
skin. The ball was matted animal
hair, covered with skin and the
players ran after the ball wildly
swinging their sticks.
The object, of course, was to get
the ball between the opponents goal
posts. The French called this game
"la crosae," the "grandfather" of
today's la crosse. Some of the playing
areas were in sunken fields which
may have been the "grandfathers"
of todays' sports arenas.
.IS "AYWHOWMi
County Four Hundredth Anniversary
Committee, P. 0. Box 103, Hertford,
NC 27944. Further information may
be obtained by telephoning Anne
Young at 426-5663 (day) or 426-5275
(night).
High School needs science facilities
(Editor's Note: The following
is part seven of a nine-part series
of articles that have been
prepared by the Perquimans
County School Administrative
Staff. These articles are being
provided as a public service in an
effort to educate the general
public of the needs facing the
county school system today.)
In the past few months we have
been receiving the following
message: ,
The Nation that dramatically
and boldly led the world into the
age of technology is failing to
provide its own children with the
intellectual tools needed for the
21st century.
Across the Nation and in North
Carolina It is being impressed
upon us that we must return to
basics, but the "basics" of the
21st century are not only reading,
writing and arithmetic.
They include communications
and higher problem-solving
skills, and scientific and
technological literacy-the
thinking tools that allow us to
understand the technological
world around us.
To meet this challenge at
Perquimans High School, many
Improvements are required for
General Science. Biology,
Chemistry and Physics. The
science department is housed in
the 1124 building and facilities
are highly substandard.
Modern lab facilities with
tables, chairs, adequate lighting,
storage space, cabinets with
locks, sinks with running water
and gas with hookups are a
critical need.
Due to the Inadequate lab
furniture, chairs are borrowed
tram the cafeteria; the moving
takes time and erettes
disturbances in the lab area and
halls.
An Immediate need to tor the
hazards.
There are only a few electrical
outlets. At our recent science fair
many projects could not be
effectively displayed because of
inadequate electrical outlets.
There is limited space for
equipment, supplies and "hand
on" activities in the 1924 building.
Bulletin board spaces need to
be available. Gas hookups are
needed for each table in order to
eliminate the use of portable
propane cylinders. Microscopes
must be moved near the windows
for use because, of the outdated
lighting system. Science
classrooms do not have the
necessary storage areas and
work spaces due to size
limitations.
Since there are
recommendations to lequire
more science units for graduation
and advanced science courses,
Perquimans County has an
obligation to students to provide
appropriate facilities for their
education. Vote YES for the
school bond on May 8th.
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Ed Nixon of Hertford spoke to the
group on behalf of Walter Mondale,
Democratic Candidate for President
of the United States. In
summarization Nixon stated that
Mondale would "seek mutual arms
control, would support a thriving
economy, would support stable and
sensible agricultural policies, and
would support a clean enviornment."
Governor Jim Hunt, a contender
for the U.S. Senate seat, was
represented by Senator Melvin
Daniels. "I can ask for your support
of Jim Hunt because I'm selfish."
Daniels said. "We have so much
invested in Jim Hunt that we can't
afford to lose him. He has served for
four years as Lt. Governor, eight
years as Governor, and he has the
ability to listen, work with people and
care about people. Like Ivory Soap,
he has 99-44/100 per cent ability to get
things done."
George Wimbush, a Republican
candidate for the U.S. Senate, told
the group that he had always been in
politics, and had worked for as long
as he could remember for the peoples
rights. "I have worked for gasoline
allotments during the gas
shortage... worked with the utility
commission to get rates lowered.. .1
think it is time that someone
represents us, the working people.
Bobbie Gillam, wife of
Representative John Gillam, a
candidate for U.S. Congress spoke on
behalf of her husband saying, "John
believes that Government exists to
serve the people. He believes in the
future of this 21 county district and
will work for you. In closing Mrs.
Gillam commented that many people
had Intefrei! that age Is the issue in
this campaign, "Age is not the
issue," she said. "Ability is the
issue."
Herbert Lee, Republican candidate
for U.S. Congress told the group that
he was "God and country
candidate." He stated that the
problems in our country are caused
by low morals and high taxes. "We
must maintain a strong national
defense, and stand-up for the free
enterprise system," Lee said.
Congressman Walter B. Jones, who
is running for re-election to that post,
told the group that he submitted
himself on the basis of his record of
service to the people of this district.
Jones commented that he had the
best staff in Washington, and that he
wanted to continue to serve.
Walter Umphlett, Jr. of Winfall
spoke on behalf of Gubernatorial
Candidate Lauch Faircloth. He
stated that Faircloth lives in Eastern
North Carolina and is a successful
and respected farmer and
businesman. He also noted that
Faircloth has served the State of
North Carolina as a Highway
Commissioner and on the
Department of Commerce.
Shirley Perry of Hertford
represented Lt. Governor Jimmy
Green, a contender for the
Governor's seat. "Jimmy Green
stands up for what he believes in,"
Mrs. Perry stated. "He is a figher. a
good businessman, and qualified to
be the governor of North Carolina.
Macon Johnson of Pasquotank
County was the representative for
John Ingraham, a democratic
candidate for Governor. He s a
figher." Johnson said. He also told
the group that Ingraham was
available night or day for his
constituents needs.
Lucious Jones of Wendell, N.C., a
volunteer worker for the Edmisten
for Governor Campaign, spoke on
behalf of his candidate. He
commented that "Rufus is effective
in government, effective and
efficient." He also told the group that
Edmisten had taken a positive stand
on crime, stating that "Crime
restitution is a big issue for Rufus."
Louis Smith of Murfreesboro
addressed the group with remarks
concerning Tom Gilmore, candidate
for Governor. "Tom stands for all the
people of the state," he said. "He
listens and gets things done." Smith
listed Gilmore's priorities as
Education, open government and
jobs.
Eddie Knox was represented by
Sam Walker who stated that Knox
represents all of the people and is
sensitive to their needs. "Eddie Knox
is commited to represent all the
people of North Carolina," he said,
"not just a few."
Bob Jordan, candidate for Lt.
Governor was represented by his
daughter, Betsy. "Bob Jordan has
served in government for the last 25
years," she stated. "He has stood up
for what he believed in, and has had
the support of his colleagues."
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