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THE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY "" % i. ' V . Volume 52, No. 22 1 USPS 42I-M0 Hertford, Perquimans County, N.C., Thursday, June *, 1*15 2S CENTS ? . LET IT RAIN ? Dry weather has prevailed throughout the county for much of the spring season, making most of the population scan the sky frequently searching for signs of relief. Evidently, believing wishing was just not enough the folks at Farmer's Feed and Seed on Grubb Street in Hertford have issued a visual plea on the sign in front of their building. (Photo by Tim Bryant) School Board approves IBM purchase * By SUSAN HARRIS The Perquimans County Board of Education voted to spend approximately $484)00 on an IBM computer system at its regular meeting Monday night. Calbe Maddox of IBM pre sented to the board the compa ny's school-related computer programs. The system is pres ently in use in several local school systems. The package to bep urchased includes a system 36 base, two PC terminals and a data-quality printer. Also in the package are two software programs, hook ups, and staff training. Developed by J & K Computer Systems, the software programs will be administrative cash management and fixed-asset management. The system is the same as the one being used statewide. The local board will have the ability to communicate via the com puter with state offices in Ra leigh. Perquimans County alrready owns on IBM PC which will be integrated into the expanded system. The new system will take less space than the Burroughs book keeping machine now in use. This will allow for relocation of personnel and more? 'efficient use of the board's limited office space. Another selling point men tioned by Maddox was that the system is capable of serving both administrative and educa tional areas. Maddox stated that IBM has also developed text books and other instructional materials to complement class room computer use. The system has five additio nal software packages that can be added as needed. David Haga, marketing man ager, and Susan Thompson, area marketing representative, accompanied Maddox. Thomp son will be working with board personnel in training. The high school will receive approximately $7500 in software funded by the state for use on an IBM XT. This terminal is also compatible with the system 36. One high school in each of the state's school systems will re ceive the software. The pro gram is called Student Informa tion Management System and will be used to schedule classes ( Continued on page 2) Plans set for fourth Indian Summer Plans are underway for the Fourth Annual Indian Sum mer Festival in Perquimans County, sponsored by the Per quimans County Chamber of Commerce. The 1965 festival is scheduled for September 13th and 14th. As in years past volunteers are needed to help carry out this year's celebration to insure Its success. The festival com mittee is seeking performers, cooks, craftsmen, artists, or afcyone wishing to be a part of the rich heritage of Perquimans County as a volunteer. Inter ested persons should contact Mary Harrell at the Chamber Office, telephone 426-5657. Organizations are needed to sell food during the two-day event, however individuals may also volunteer for this task. Groups interested in obtaining a booth for this year's festivities are encouraged to make their reservations early, due to the increased interest in the festi val, which promises to be big ger and better than before. If you like bargains, good fried fish, entertainment and meeting good friendly people, then the Perquimans County In dian Summer Festival is the place to be this fall. And don't forget to brush up on the two step for the annual street dance that always proves to be a gala event. Where else could one find such good entertainment, food and friendly atmosphere guar anteed to give fun to the entire family? It can only happen in first class fashion with your help, so volunteer today and help make the Fourth Annual Indian Summer Festival an event to remember. PCHS Graduation set for Friday night By JANE B. WILLIAMS Graduation exercises for the Perquimans County High School Class of 1965 will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 7, at the high school athletic field. Charles Woodard, a 1964 grad uate of the school, will deliver the commencement address. Woodard, a resident of Hert ford, is the owner and operator of Woodard's Pharmacy. His fa ther, the late E.C. Woodard, was a former principal of the school. The Reverend Wright Demery will conduct the invocation. He is the grandfather of Torrence Mack, who is a member of the graduating class. Alice White, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Billy White, has been chosen as the class Vale dictorian. Thomissa Winslow, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Winslow, is the class Sa lutatorian. Miss White will de liver the farewell address to the class and Miss Winslow will pre sent welcoming remarks. The Class of 1985 is comprised of 128 students. Many members of the class were recognized re cently during Awards Day as scholarship recipients and award winners. They are as fol lows: Two Business and Profes sional Women's Club (BPW) Scholarships were presented to Alice White and Martin Chobot. Thomissa Winslow was awarded the Chowan Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship. Amy Eure was the recipient of the Chowan-Perquimans Edu cation Office Personnel Schol arship. The Scott Williams Memorial Scholarship was presented to Ivie Elliott. The Perquimans County Jay cee Women presented a schol arship to Martin Chobot. Granette Trent received a scholarship from the Iota Nu Zeta Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Lisa Copeland was presented with the Tracey Lee Calhoun Memorial Award for bus driv ers. James and David Winslow each received certificates for Outstanding Performance in Math Contests for the years 1961 through 1965. Michell Hurdle was named Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Student of the Year. Schott Phthisic was named Top Future Farmers of Amer ica (FFA) Senior. Maria Mercer received both the regional and the state Fu ture Homemakers of America Hero Proficiency Awards. The FFA Chapter Star Awards were presented to Stuart Jennings and Barbara Overton. ALICE WHITE THOMISSA WINSLOW Commissioners Honored The Perquimans County Commissioners were honored at a luncheon on Monday by the Perquimans County Exten sion Service, prepared by the Perquimans County Exten sion Homemakers. Along with the lunchcon was a report of the department's activities during the past year. Also included in the program was the presentation of a plaque to the Board by Ed Nixon as a tribute to Joseph W. No well for his dedication during his service as a County Commissioner (left); and the presentation of a certificate and pin for 25 years of service to Louise Burnett, secre tary of the Extension Service by Stan Winslow, County Extension Chairman (right). (Photos by Jane Williams) WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 sponsored by HERTFORD UNITED fe 3:00 - 7:00 P.M. perq. CO. jaycees ^ETHOPIST CHURCH ? ? ? ~~~
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