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THE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY Volume 40, No. 1 7 USPS 428-080 Hertford, Perquimans County, N.C., Thursday, April 26, 1984 25 CENTS LINING THE STREETS Dogwood trees, a noted symbol of beauty in North Carolina, are blooming all over Perquimans County. This particular picturesque scene can be observed in front of the Towe home on N. C. 37 In Winfall. (Photo by George Wilmore). Mrs. Jim Hunt honored at local reception By JANE B. WILLIAMS Perquimans County residents and many surrounding 'neighbors' turned out last Wednesday to meet and talk with the First Lady of North Carolina, Carolyn L. Hunt. HONORED GUEST-Carolyn Hunt, wife of Governor Jim Hunt, was honored recently at a reception at the home of Anne Young in Hertford. Mrs. Hunt was in the county visiting the public schools. She is pictured here with Pst Harrell and Mrs. Young greeting guests at the reception. Mrs. Hunt visited Perquimans County last week to talk with students, teachers, and parents about the importance of volunteerism in the schools and with youth. After visiting each of the county schools Mrs. Hunt addressed an assembly of students, teachers, and concerned citizens at Perquimans County High School. Mrs. Hunt told the group that the visit was a "special treat. My most deeply felt convictions are rooted in the school system," she said. Mrs. Hunt made her remarks to several groups including teachers, students and parents. "Teachers must be advisors, counselors, legal experts and friends," she said. "To touch another person in such a way that he is inspired and and enlightened is a great aspiration." In adressing the students she asked "Have you thought about how important you are? This school was built for you, these teachers have trained and given of their time to be here for you. What can you do to be worthy of this importance? You can begin by staying in school. That is something that you do for yourself. With that high school diploma you will be able to find a job more easily, and a better paying job than those that elect not to complete high school. You can study hard while you are in school and you can strive for excellence in all of your endeavors." Mrs. Hunt stated that the cooperation of home and school was necessary. Adding that it provided time for an open exchange of ideas and ideals. "This type of cooperation in education is necessary for growth and productivity," she said. In her closing comments Mrs. Hunt addressed the parents that were in attendance saying, "Parents, you can't expect the school and teachers to carry the burden alone. You have to listen to your teen-ager. Encourage him to share his hopes and fears with you. Work with his teacher. Voice your enthusiasm and concerns to the school personnel. Share your commitment to the school with your friends and neighbors. Don't cut yourself away from the most important facet of your child's life, his education." Prior to her remarks at the high school Mrs. Hunt was entertained by the Perquimans County High School Jazz Band. Immediately after the assembly she was honored at a reception at the home of Anne Young on Pennsylvania Avenue in Hertford. The reception was open to the public and gave many local residents an opportunity to talk with Mrs. Hunt on a one-to-one basis. May 5th Jim Hunt Rally to feature area celebrities By JANE B. WILLIAMS Entertainment and good food will highlight 'Catfish Hunter's Old Time Political Rally' honoring Jim Hunt on Saturday. May 5. The event will be held at Jim "Catfish" Hunter's Farm near Hertford from 12:00 Noon until 3:00 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by a band, (the name of the band was unavailable at press time) The J.J. Singers from Raleigh, and Andy Griffith whose claim to fame began with (he Andy Griffith Show. Griffith has been suffering from health problems recently, but has promised to be on hand if health permits. , The menu for the eveot includes barbeque, fried chicken, potatoes, slaw, corn sticks and ice tea. "The event promises to be one of the largest campaign rallys ever held in Northeastern North Carolina," said Bill Cox, County Co-Chairman of the Jim Hunt for Senate Campaign. "Ticket sales are going very well, and we're expecting 2,000 people or more to be in attendance," Cox added. The rally is a culmination of efforts by people throughout the First District, with members from each of the 21 counties participating. Governor and Mrs. Jim Hunt will be on hand, along with Congressman Walter B. Jones a* other candidates throughout the state. All of the state's democratic candidates have received an invitation (or the rally. The "Old Fashion Political Rally" will be Hunt's final "campaign thrust" in Northeastern North Carolina before the primary on May 8th. Hunt, who has served two terms as ^ Governor and one term as Lt. Governor of North Carolina, is running for U.S. Senate. Tickets for the event can be obtained by calling Bill Cox at 426 7805. There are also 26 other individuals in various communities throughout the county selling tickets for the event. Tickets for the rally are $10.00 per person. f ? w n*?" \ JIM -CATTISH" HUNTS* | Death claims former member of House of Representatives Mr. Archie Traverse Lane, Sr., of Route 1, Hertford, died Wednesday night at his home. A native of Perquimans County, he was the son of the late Thomas S. and Minnie Copeland Lane and the husband of Mrs. Sallie McNider Lane. He was a Deacon and former Sunday School teacher of the Great Hope Baptist Church. Mr. Lane was very active in his community, having served as ehairman of the Perquimans County Commissioners for eight years; was one of the founders and a director of the Albemarle Electric Membership Co-Op. ; served in the N. C. House of Representatives for three terms; served as Sergeant-at-Arms in the House of Representatives for six years; was past Master of the Perquimans Lodge No. 106 A. F. & A. M. ; a charter member of the Hertford Lions Club; Chairman of the Bear Swamp Drainage Committee; and was a retired farmer. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Archie T. Lane, Jr., of Route 1, Hertford; one sister, Mrs. Zillah Bagley of Hertford; two brothers, Pailen Lane of Route 1, Hertford; and Roy Lane of Tyner, Four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Swindell Funeral Home by the Rev. Robert Kelly. Burial followed in Cedarwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were C. T. Mansfield, Jimmy Hunter, Tommy Harrell, Wilbur Roberson, Robert Hollowell andOdus Mansfield. LANE School needs larger band-choral facility Editor's Note: The following is part eight 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.) The current band and phorus facilities at Perquimans High School are lacking in many ways. There is insufficient storage space and office space; a repair room is greatly needed. Small rooms for individual and small group practice should be available. The present use of the stage and auditorium areas is a real drawback. An adequate rehearsal room with good acoustics is a must. There should be rounded risers to elevate each row so that all students can see the conductor/teacher at all times. This would eliminate confusion on what students hear from the different sections. It would provide a permanent space for the piano which has to be moved from place to place. Storage space is another need that we have in order to keep our equipment in good working condition. In the setup we now have, all of the band equipment is housed in one room backstage. The room houses the music library, uniforms, concert band instruments, marching band instruments, jazz band instruments, all band accessories and the band office. Uniform damage is apparent because of the sunlight, dust and humidity. Locked storage areas would provide security for the band instruments and accessories. This would cut down on the damage and subsequently the extra cost. Individual and small group practice takes place in the cafeteria, halls, or whatever room is available. This is hard on the teacher who must monitor activities and is disturbing to the science department that is located in the same area. A repair room with a sink has long been needed to handle small repairs on instruments. The sink is necessary to keep mouthpieces and pipes clean by flushing. This would save time and money as we now send these instruments away for maintenance. Office space would help the band director to plan and administrate the total band program. The band director's responsibilities include : teaching band at three schools, planning the year's program, (Continued on page 2) Bank aides tornado victims Peoples Bank Foundation recently announced that it was contributing a total of $10,000 to state disaster relief funds set up in the counties in its market that were declared disaster areas. Robert R. Mauldin, President of Peoples Bank and Trust Company, and spokesman for the Foundation said, "the contributions will be divided among Hertford, Pitt, Cumberland, Perquimans, and Nash Counties, and will provide direct assistance to those residents not covered by federal relief programs." Distribution of the funds will be used to help cover medical costs, burial expenses and housing and equipment replacement. Locally, $1,000 of this fund was donated by R. L. Stevenson, City Executive of Peoples Bank and Trast Co., Hertford, to the Snug Harbor Community. Accepting funds on behalf of the community was Mrs. Alvis Jordan, Treasurer of the Snug Harbor Property Owners Association "On behalf of the Board of Governors and the tornado victims in Snug Harbor, I would like to express o?r appreciation far this gift to the community," Mrs. Jordan said. "We have been overwhelmed at the support given since the March 28 tornado. This gift will be a tremendous help at this time with the needed clean-up of debris, including numerous destroyed trailers," she added. The Peoples Bank Foundation was established to provide contributions to deserving charitable organizations throughout North Carolina. Peoples Bank and Trust Company has 61 offices in 32 cities in Eastern North Carolina. RECEIVES CHECK-Mra. Atria Jordan, Treasurer of tho Snog Harbor Property A ? <? ? |a a W ABfn uwnert AStociiuon, is soowd ?rrytlnj a $1,000.00 cheek from R. L. Stevenson. City Executive of Peoples Bank Co. in Hertford. The check was provided by People's Bank Foundation. , ? t
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