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LOCAL NEWS I By JANK WILLIAMS Perquimans County was weD represented last week at the Thirty Ninth Annual 4-H Livestock Show and Sale held in Elisabeth City. There were TS total projects from the county with 83 youth ' participating from 39 families. Rebecca Rayburn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walker Rayburn, claimed the R.O. Givens Signs, Inc. trophy for the Grand Champion Lamb in the show. She also took third place in senior fitting and showmanship of lambs in the show. Christopher Gregory won the Grand Champion Pen of Three Hogs in show trophy, with Cathy Byrum claiming the Reserve Champion Pen of Three Hogs. Marcia Perry received the trophy for the Reaerve Champion Steer in show. Nineteen 4-Hers in the county participated in the show for the flirt time. Jeff Copeland of the Penjuimans County Extension Service said, "The show is not only a learning experience for youth In caring for a living thing, but teaches youth values in life important In their social growth. Parents should remeber with caution the example they set forth for youth to follow, and through a teaching experience like this show, young folks are able to learn by example. In this sometimes too busy world we live in, the show gives . parents, children, grandparents, and neighbors a chance to work together at something with meaning; fcn opportunity afforded by a livestock project that few otter interest can match." Copeiand added that he would like to thank the buainesa sector lor their support of the show. "They play an Important part In the show and we don't want then to feel Uke their I.# r . ' y-*' :: k ?' support is taken for granted," he said. He also expressed his thanks to De lores Howell, who chaired the concession stand, and the ladies who helped her, along with Tommy and Sherry Harrell (or hosting the annual fitting and showmsnship demonstration at their home. Museum adds works /to gallery display The Museum of the Albemarle is pleased to announce the addition of a display to its gallery from the works of the late Foy C. "Bunky" Hoover. Jr., Master Taxidermist Preserved and mounted animals in the display Include a raccoon, cotton tail rabbit, muakrat and a wall hanging of a six point deer. Also, wall hangings and mounts of a snow gooee, snipe and a Lesser Scsup may be Mm. Other example* of Mr. Hoover's work may be aeen at the Golden Corral and A. Mack Sawyer's Photographic Studio. The Museum of the Albemarle is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. and Sundays 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. There is no admission charge. Area obituaries ? tf ELLIS Raymond Nicholas Ellis, 73. of Route 3, Edenton, died Friday morning, May 4, in Portsmouth Naval Hospital. A native of Lamb, Indiana, he was the husband of Mrs. Margaret Schmidt Ellis. He retired from the U. S. Army after 26 years of service at the rank of Master Sargeant and later worked as manager of the Edenton Airport. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Marvin (Linda) Shaw of Edenton; a son, Robert W. (Bob) Ellis of Edenton; two brothers, Donald Ellis and Earl Ellis, both of Madison, Indiana; and two I grandchildren. Graveside services with full military honors were held Monday at 4:00 p.m. in Beaver Hill Cemetery. Rev. Richard Blankenhorn officiated. Swindell Funeral Home, Hertford, was in charge of the arrangements. BRIGGS Mr. George Hurley Briggs, 89, of Rt. 1, Sunbury, died Tuesday at 4:11 a.m. at Albemarle Hospital following a long illness. He was a native and lifelong resident of Gates County. His parents were the late Joe Henry and Louisa White Briggs. His wife was the late Lucy B. Briggs. He was a retired farmer and a member of Sandy Cross Baptist Church. He is survived by three sons, Bruce Briggs and Hurley Briggs, both of Rt. 1, Sunbury; Willie Briggs, Chesapeake, VA; one sister, Mrs. Nannie Stallings, Hobbsvilie; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services are Thursday, May 10 at 2:00 p.m. at Sandy Crocs Baptist Church, Rev. Bobby Hewitt, pastor. Burial is in the Briggs family cemtery, Et 1, Sun bury. The body will be taken from the Twiford-Gates Chapel in Gatesville to the church Thursday at 1:00 p.m. and the family will be at- the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Brace Briggs. Twiford-Gates Chapel is in charge. GOODMAN , Thomas A. Goodman, W,<a native of Perquimans County, died Monday, April 30, in a hospital. Mr. Goodman had retired from the Edenton Fire Department as a Lieutenant after 42 years. He was a member of Yeopim Baptist Church. Survivors Include hi| wife, Laura Jordan Goodman; k daughter, Thomissa G. Haxlett of Louisville, Ky . ; and a grandchild. The graveside service were conducted at Beaver Hill Cemetery by the Rev. Robert Crisp, Jr. Williford-Barham Funeral Home was in charge. Correction A photo caption <n last week's PERQUIMANS- WEEKLY incorrectly identified Phyllis Perry. We regret the error. ?% MB in the show. (Photo by Joe Swift, Advance Publications.) Billy Williams of Hertford helps 4-H Livestock Show participants put a hog back into the pen after competition LOCAL BRIEFS Youth employment program Mr. Koy Harrell, Acting Manager of the Edenton Employment Security Commission Office, released the following information regarding the Summer Youth Program in Region "R" for the summer of 1984. Ten area counties will receive approximately $290,839 for a Summer Youth Program requested by the Albemarle Regional Planning and Development Commission for federal funds. The Summer Youth Program is designed to provide job training and employment opportunities for the unemployed and economically disadvantaged. The Employment Security Commission with offices in Edenton has successfully bid for contracting the program for the past six years. The Edenton office serves the four counties of Chowan, Gates, Perquimans and Tyrrell. Bed & Breakfast meeting set Northeastern North Carolina Tomorrow will host a meeting for all i "Bed !c Breakfast in the Albemarle" f hosts and prospective hosts in the 16 " county area NNCT serves. The . meeting will be held May IS, 7:30 9:00 p.m. in the K. E. White " Graduate and Continuing Education ; Center, Elizabeth City State I University. ? Winnie Wood, NNCT board , chairman, said the meeting was held ? to update hosts and to discuss the ? program's progress to date. It would ? also be another opportunity for ; prospective hosts to get information ? on the program. The evening's program will include ? an update on "Bed and Breakfast in ? CNe Albemarle" central reservation service. Dot Williford of Everetts, NC, director of reservation services, will discuss the program's operations, membership fee, services and its costs to operate. Wood also related that they would have representatives on hand to discuss the health regulations applicable to bed and breakfast hosts and room tax. Both are issues that have caused some concerns in the program. "Our new "Bed and Breakfast in the Albemarle" brochures are completed, printed and we are in the process of getting them distributed," Wood stated. The brochures will be distributed to the state's Visitor Centers, chambers of commerce, the Northeastern Historic Places and to selected sites overseas. Publication of the brochure was made possible by grants from uie state's Department of Tourism and the Albemarle Area Development Association (AADA). Advance registration is not required and there is no charge to NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED USE OF REVENUE SHARING FUNDS TOWN OF HERTFORD, N.C. The Town of Hertford Board of Commissioners will hold a public Hearing on the proposed use of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds in the Muni cipal Building at 7:30 P.M. May 21, 1984. The Amount of estimated funds to be considered for use are *25,000.00 entitlement FY 1 984-85. Any Citizen shall have the right to provide oral and written comments and suggestions request ing positive uses of entitlement funds at this public Hearing. ? COX, MAYOR TOWN OF HERTFORD We hove corsages, cut flowers, silk flowers, plants and hanging baskets. Don't Forget We have FTD wire service. ' THAT SAYS [ C/ "I *10VE YOU MOM" We have a large selection of dresses, blouses, suits, lingerie, sleepwear, coats costume jewelry & accessories available for Mother's Day. OUR SPRING SALE CONTINUES % OFF ON ? DRESSES ? SELECT GROUP ? BLOUSES OF SPRING SUITS ? SPRING AND ALL WEATHER COATS Elizabeth City it there s a way to | put more muscle in your money, we don't know; about itWhen you invest $25(X)ormore in regular savings (or $10,000 jfta certificate) and opori a checking account,you . can get a lot moreihan on vniir mnrvv \ou also get, at no charge: I) a standard size safe deposit box, 2) interest-on-checking, 3) the piastk check, NQJB Checkmate* 4) access to 24-hcxir banking coast-to-coast, 5) travelers checks, 6) check-printing and leather checkbook and 7) quarterly financial newsletters. What's more, yoa get special rates on 1) iRe fees on Visa,* M&stcrGird'and the new Wxid Card i soon and ask us for all the details about : jou can get for i your neighborhood.
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