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Local News NCSU faculty historians capture century in pictorial history book The book starts with a strong statement: "There are few earthly things more beautiful than a Univer sity." And from the nostalgic cover through the photographs spanning a century, it is clear that the two fac ulty historians who compiled "North Carolina State University: A Pictori cal Histo y" believe those word from John Masefield. Dr. Burton F. Beers and Dr. Mur ray S. Downs spent two years putting together 65 color and 297 black-and white photos and text in the pictorical history project, sponsored by the NCSU Alumni Association in con junction with the university's centen nial celebration. The result is a 160-page book offer ing a glimpses into NCSU's first cen tury, from the "Thug" student revolt over aenior privileges in 1906 through the World War II years when mili . tary training dominated the curric ulum to the postwar growth of basic research on the campus. Beers, an NCSU professor of his tory, and Downs, associate provost and professor of history, were hon ored Tuesday, Nov. 18, by NCSU Chancelolor Bruce R. Poulton at a luncheon unveiling the first copies of the book. They have been collaborators for ~ 36 years, most of those as NCSU fac ulty members. While neither is an N.C. State grad uate, each has served on the NCSU history faculty since the late 150s. Their long friendship and mutual professional respect made it possi ble, Downs said, to settle quickly into an easy working relationship. Because of the two-year time frame in which they had to work, Beers and Downs relied almost ex clusively on material from the uni versity archives and on NCSU'i ar chivist, Maurice S. Toler. Another valuable resource was the manu scripts Ot Alice Reagan, who had been commissioned earlier by the Alumni Association to write a narra tive history as a more detailed com panion to the pictorial. Beers drafted the initial manu script for each chapter; Downs, call ings himself the "color analyst," edi ted, added or deleted copy as needed. Two NCSU alumni, Jim Rasor and Jimmy Williams, were contracted to provide design and production serves and a stunning cover photograph. Now that all the weekend and night work is over and the project has come to fruition. Downs says he's going to miss the book. "Because of the feelings Beers and I have about the campus and the his tory and the roots of NCSU, we would have loved to have had more time for new insight and to know more," he added. "We're glad it (the book) is here because of the expectations by the Alumni Association, friends and the administration, but we have no less desire to know more about this cam put." Bryce R. Younts, NCSU director of alumni relations, said the Alumni As sociation is glad to have sponsored the project. "A pictorial history of NCSU had never been done before, and in plan ning for the university's centennial we thought it was high time to do it," Younts said. "The primary purpose of the his tory is to cultivate alumni and main tain ties, and we hope the book will rekindle some old memories. It will also show some of our alumni the de velopment and magnitude of growth of their university. "Needless to say," he aded, "We're proud of the pictorial his tory." V Although they see their job as unfi nished, Beers and Downs have pro vided many new glimses of North Carolina State University's history. A few excerpts from their narrative illustrate: "Students were not allowed to go into Raleigh without permission, al though seniors were permitted to visit town one night a week. Presi dent Winston's ill-fated decision to revoke senior privileges led to the 'Thug' revolt of the class of 1905. On that occasion 32 of the 45 members of the graduating class returned to their homes for about a month until the president, who had earlier referred to them as 'Thugs,' agreed to restore senior privileges. "The members of A and M's first freshman class had to be at least 14.. One student from each county could be selected by the county com missioners for free tuition. Others paid about $130 a session, including $20 tuition; $8 board; $10 books, fuel and medical care; and $10 dorm room. Those who worked to help with costs could earn 7 cents an hour on campus jobs." (The university, founded by the N.C. General Assembly as the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts on March 7, 1887, was called "A and M" during its early years.) "The 1898 varsity football squad sported uniforms and nose guards. They played only one game. It was a shocker when they managed to tie Carolina 11-11." "The student on the podium with Dean Nelson is William C. Friday, president of the class of '41, speaking to his fellow graduates at a com mencement that had been rained out of Riddick Stadium. 'You and I,' he told them prophet ically, 'are going to be held responsi ble in great measure for the growth and progress of this institution in the years to come.'" Friday went ?p to serve as president of The University of North Carolina for 30 years. 5 Orders may be placed by writing the association at Box 7503, North Caro lina State University, Raleigh, N C 27695-7503. For information, call (919) 737-3375. Hertford Grammar school happenings The Hertford Grammar School Fall Festival Day held on Saturday, November 8, proved to be a success ful event. Proceeds realized from the sale of crafts and food, yard sale spaces and a delicious barbecued chicken dinner were some $2500.00. Thanks to all parents and staff mem bers who worked hard to make this possible. Decisions as to how the pro ceeds will be appropriated will be made in the future. Grades K-2 enjoyed a delightful production of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," presented by a travel ing dance company. All students K-6 were treated to a marionette produc tion of "The Legend of Sleepy Hol low." Anna Long and Shannon Long each received gift certificates for a per sonal pan pizza from The Pizza Hut. The girls are students in Mrs. Karen Luszcz's 4th grade class. The award is given each grading period for the 2 students with the highest averages. Congratulations Anna and Shanon! Mrs. LaClaire Anderson, supervi sor of the school Food service pre sented a demonstration and tasting party to the students of Mrs. Thelma Skinner and Mrs. Linda Davis. The students were studying nutrition and enjoyed the foods from the 4 basic food groups. Mrs. Anderson was as sisted by Georgia Fain and Joyce Harrison from the Hertford Gram mar School lunchroom staff. The 5th grade class of Mrs. Edna Wolverton also enjoyed tasting foods presented by lunchroom manager, Mrs. Eleanor Wilder. The 5th grad ers tasted foods from each food group and were instructed on good nutri tous snacks and cafeteria choices. Mrs. Wilder also entertained the stu dents with two games concerning healthy foods and snacks. First and Second Graders enjoyed a pre-Thanksgiving program about the Indians of Perquimans County. Mr. David McCall spoke to students and also presneted slides and arti facts from the Algonkian Indians, early residents of our county. Area school lunch menus The following is a list of menus for ?" the Perquimans County schools for the week of December 1-5. Monday? breakfast, jelly dough ; nut or cereal, fruit or juice, milk. ? Lunch, pizza or sub on bun, tater tots, lettuce & tomato, baked beans, " apple sticks, milk. Tuesday? breakfast, cheese toast or cereal, fruit or juice, milk. Lunch, sloppy joe on bun or hot dog with cheese on roll, potato wedges, corn tossed salad, peaches, milk. Wednesday? breakfast, danish or cereal, fruit or juice, milk. Lunch, chicken pot pie, toast or cheese & pork egg roll, sweet potato puff, green peas, vegetable medley, pears, milk. Thursday? breakfast, muffin, ba con or cereal, fruit or juice, milk. Lunch, grilled cheese, or peanut buter & jelly sandwich, potato sticks, vegetable soup, fried squash, baked apples, milk. Friday? breakfast, cinnamon bun or cereal, fruit or juice, milk. Lunch, seafood platter, cornbread or hot ham & cheese sandwich, po tato salad, coleslaw, greens, pineap ple tidbits, milk. Seafood harvest dates scheduled for winter The N.C. seasons for bay scallops ? and mechanical harvest of claim will " open December 1, 7:30 a.m., accord ing to Bill Hogarth, Director, N.C. Di ? vision of Marine Fisheries. The commercial harvest for bay scallops will be December 1, 3, 8, "10, , and then resume again probably Jan uary 12, 1987, on Mondays and ? Wednesdays. "Hie limit, during the December season, will be 10 fish bas ? kets (12.5 bushels) per person per day or 20 fish baskets (25 bushels) per fishing operation per day. A recreational limit, without a li cense, of one-half bushel per person per day, not to exceed one bushel per vessel per day will be in effect all open commercial days, plus on week ? end days during the open commer cial season. For example, recre ational harvest will be allowed on December 6 and 7, plus December 1,3 8, 10. Open bay scallop hours will be 7:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Mechanical harvesting of clams (including clam kicking with out board motors, stick rakes, and hy draulic dredges) will be open Mon days, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, starting December 1. Hours will be 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Open areas which will be marked in portions of Carteret, Onslow, and Pender counties are Core Sound, Bo gue Sound, Newport River, North River, and White Oak River, and the Intracoastal Waterway from Marker 49 near Swans boro to Marker 93 near Sloop Pt. Open areas which will be marked in portions of Carteret, Onslow, and Pender counties are Core Sound, Bo gue Sound, Newport River, North River, and White Oak River, and the Intracoastal Waterway from Marker 49 near Swansboro to Marker 93 near Sloop Pt. The limit in Core Sound and the In tracoastal Waterway wherever open will be 25 bags a day (3,750 clams). ANNIVERSARY SALE SELECTED J^ANS JACKETS 25% orr 2?t \l(t?f (ZtotfanQ For further information, contact the Division of Marine Fisheries by calling toll free 1-800-682-2632 be tween the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. ?0?'? CMOlIM FARM T BUREAU Insurance -Foe Finn Bureau Members Lewis Evans Pat Ward Agency Mgr. Agent 426-5636 426-7401 705 Church St., Hertford DARDEN DEPT. STORE Store Closed Thanksgiving Day (No Refunds or exchanges) Hertford TOWN OF WINFALL NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Town Office For Applications 20% OFF ENTIRE STOCK SUITS, COATS, SWEATERS, SKIRTS & PANTS LARGE SELECTION AAnnn BLOUSES 5ZU?? WOODLAND DRESS SHOP Hertford ENTRY FORM 1986 CHRISTMAS PARADE NAME TELEPHONE . NAME OF ORGANIZATION: : : TYPE OF ENTRY: r \ ; Will there be music on your float? ; Is your entry a marching unit? Mail entry form To: Richard Copeland Christmas Parade Chairman P. O. Box 201 Winfall. N. C. 27985 All entries Mutt be Received by November 28, 1986. I A Heartfelt Message From R. M. (Pete) Thompson 1st District Candidate DEMOCRATIC PARTY N. C. House of Representatives For Your Support and Vote in the November 4 General Election Every Kindness Was Truly Appreciated! \ Paid For By Jamas C. (Rata) Dail. Treasurer Thompsaa Election Committee
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