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The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-03-15
INSURANCE
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carry out coming in their own good
Judgment" saying that a nation
wide coming system would be "too
cumbersom and expensive for the
federal government to undertake.
North Carolina is one of 35
states having no zoning laws at
this time; however, the insurance
programs coming requirement will
not be put into effect until July l,
1858, Meistrell told the legislators.
States will also be required to
contribute toward substituting the
program, but state contributions
will not become effective until July
1, 1869, the director stated.
AS authorized by Congress, the
flood insurance program calls on
federal and state governments to
substitute 40 per cent of the prem
iums, on $3.50 matching basis, in
order to bring the cost within
reach of would-be policy holders.
Meistrell said, however, that
states will not be called on to con-
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-03-15
ELECTRICITY
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machine shops, railways, sawmills,
a large grain elevator, and other
grain storage facilities requiring
use of motors, in addition to num-
eous commercial enterprises which
far outnumber those of Manteo,
and it serves also, some of the
territory outside the corporate
limits. It has been operating it's
light system for many years, and
had to make no investment at all
when it abandoned its plant, and
started buying current. Vepco
brought the juice to the door, and
the town shut off the motors after
it had hooked on to Vepco. Poles,
wires, meters and everything We're
there waiting. In fact, consumers
knew no interruption in service;
they just noticed that their lights
got brighter.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-03-15
CHIMNEY EXPLOSION CAUSES
INTERRUPTION IN SCHOOLS

The Manteo School, which has
had to hold its classes in the gym
nasium and the Baptist and Meth
odist Churches for three days this
week, will reopen on Monday,
March Is. The shutdown was nee
essary in order to make repairs to
the return line of the boiler and
construction of a new chimney. The
school has operated on a halliday
schedule since Monday.
On Monday; March II, just
about the clossof the school day.
gases which ahad accumulated in
the chimney,s following a power
failure of about thirty minutes,
exploded. This minor explosion
wrecked the chimney inside the
boiler room and cracked the Chin
ney extending above the roof to
such an extent that the entire
chimney had to be replaced. No
damage was done to the boiler it
self, and if weather permits, all
repairs should be completed by the
end Of this week.
Mrs. Mary L. Evans, county su-
perintendent, announced that all
required and recommended safety
devices were connected when the
boiler was installed. One addition
al safety valve, an Eleetronic Com
bustion Control, will be added to
the boiler before Monday. The
heating engineers have called the
combustion which occurred puff
back" or down draft, which can
occur in an automatic boiler when
there is a power failure. The new
Electronic CONFUSION Control
should eliminate the possibility of
a recurrence.
The Manteo School and the Dare
County Board of Education wish
to express appreciation to Rev.
Wilfred Cholerton of the Baptist
Church and Rev. Louis Aitken of
the Methodist Church, and their
respective boards, for permitting
the classes to be held in their
buildings during this emergency.
Appreciation to Twiford's Funeral
Parlor for the use of chairs is also
expressed.
The superintendent reported that
all damage was covered by insur-
ance.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-03-15
FRANCHISE
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AS was pointed out, the $4,000
payroll to be spent annually by
the power company would exceed
the amount of money the consun1-
ers on Roanoke Island proper
would Fay in, and in effect it would
bring to Roanoke Island, more
money from other parts of the sys-
tenn than the profits to be derived
here at this time. The company
of course takes long range view;
that there is possibility of in
dustrial development, if, as and
when Oregon Inlet is improved,
many boats will be based in this
locality, whose seafood products
may give rise to establishment of
industries having to do with sea
products for raw materials, and
which would cause an increase in
demand for power as well as
bringing about increased payrolls.
Additional Investment Needed
Representatives of the Roanoke
Utilities were present, and told the
Town Board that in order to give
the lower rates expected by the
people, but which it was possible
for the Power Company to put in
effect, could not be done by their
company without a considerable
investment of money. They pointed
out that it is impossible for a
small concern to finance and COM
pete with large power system
which has ample resources, large
engineering staff, buys material at
low cost, and can bear expenses out
Of other parts of a big system,
for any section that is not profit
able for a long period of time.
w. B. Fearing, speaking for his
company said it was his desire
to do what would be most benefit
cial for the people Of the town,
it's businessmen and it's citizens
as we'll as the people of Roanoke
Island, and after long considera-
ton of the matter, well-knowing
he was not in position to carry
on under reduced rates, he had
concluded the best thing would be
to sell out to VEPCO, and let
them get started as soon as they
could, SO as to bring about the
improvements, the reduced rates,
and broader service as early as
possible.
Businessmen Ask Delay
Of those citizens of the town of
Manteo who were present, there
appeared to be a majority of senti-
ment prevailing that the town
should hold off from the afore-
mentioned proposals, and give
considerable thought to setting up
the business for the town. AL
though the town would have to
wait more than two years when
the Fearing franchise expires,
many citizens have gotten the i'm
preston that the mere 225 custo-
mers in Manteo can be charged
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REVUE
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props, will be presented by Manteo
Rotary Clubs widely known sing
ers, Ralph and Lawrence Swain,
Johnny Long and Julian Oneto, I'M
der the direction of Dick Jordan.
Susie Briggs of Kill Devil Hills
will present a Diamond Lii num-
Der and there will be duets by the
Dare Beaches Nelson Chears and
George Croker. Julia Gray as the
original Gay Nineties "Mrs. Riley
Doolevitch" or "Touch-the- Button
Nell" will be featured in a humor-
Gus monologue and more old-time
music will be presented by Mile
Brown and her combo featuring
Francis Meekins and his accordian
and Louis Aitken and his harmon
lea. Music director of the revue
is Mrs. Rennie Williamson of Man
teo.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-03-15
BENEFIT SUPPER AT BUXTON

A hot-cake and sausage supper,
followed by pie and coffee will be
given by the Cape Hatteras Mason
ic Lodge on Saturday March 16,
at 8 pm. at the school building,
Buxton. The proceeds will go to-
ward a new lodge hall.
The same night. place and time
pie and cake sale, also a cake
walk will be held.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-03-15

ing to DIR. Clyde A. Miner, Presi-
dent of the College and Director
of the Summer School.
So far 81 courses are scheduled
in the Is areas of study which in
clude business, economics, educa-
ton, English, French, history,
mathematics, natural science, phil
osophy, physical education, polti-
teal science, psychology, religion,
sociology, and Spanish.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-03-15
ON PEACE DEANS LIST

Miss Mary Blanche Meekins has
been placed on the Deans list for
the second quarter at Peace Col
lege in Raleigh, where she is
high school senior, according to
word received in Manteo by her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. d. v.
Meekins. She also made the Deans
list the first quarter,
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-03-15
GUILFORD COL. ANNOUNCES
A BIGGER SUMNER SESSION

Guilford College, March 13.-
The fortieth annual summer ses-
sion of Guilford College will be
held, June 6 to August 5, with a
larger offering of courses than
ever before in it's history, accord
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-03-15

Add bouillon cube to water in
which you're boiling rice for
uangy flavor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-02

Now that you've seen the pictures above come on down
earth and we'll tell you about them. All three dresses
show the newest sleeves the fuIblown balloon which
really big big puff popular feature Of many Of the
summers attractive junior dresses they have light
and airy look.
At the left is fl-skirted cotton $500 embroidered in
gold At the top above shagbark cotton with plaid rib
bon belt (S3S Below is linen sheath with organza
sleeves $751; All by Mr. Mort Straw shoes are by Tar
cher, patent feathers from Caressa. RATHER
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-03-01
Big or Free

CONSIDERATIONS, civic cooperation,
~ group action are becoming more popu-
lar. We see it in business, in churches, in
civic clubs, in school ssoclations-eVery-
where It seems to be appealing to the
imagination Of the public like rock n roll
appeals to certain Of the 'teen-agers. OF
course the youngsters will survive the
rock n roll, and it is possible that at some
future time this tendency toward group
action will be reversed. 1t is to be hoped
that all individualism will not be suppress
ed prior to that reversal.
Man is historically and Fundamentally
a gregarious animal. As a general rule they
live together meet together, work together
Taking advantage of this human character
istic thousands of groups have been organ
lied. most of them for some worthy pur-
pose. What is happening? A few more ag-
gressive members assume or are delegated
control, the rest are willing to follow, eth
er through confidence, or because of their
own lazness. The next step is to consoli-
date in state association, then a national
association, then consolidate with other
groups and ere long the individual is COM
pletely lost sight of, and policy dictations
come from the top down, rather than the
bottom up The members are working for
the officers instead Of the officers working
for the members.
The result great organizations con-
troll the lives Of The individuals. SO long as
there are many individual group actions
there is competition, development of new
thoughts, new perspectives No doubt there
is power in huge organizations, but by the
same token individual initiative is lost, con-
trolls are passed to few, and finally in
erta and deterioration begins.
Even in local community endeavors,
civic club will think Of project, and i'm
mediately invite other clubs to share and
help put it over In the majority of cases
nothing constructive comes of such move
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-03-01
Union Lenten Service
Planned i'm Amelia

A union Lenten service will be
held at Christ Episcopal church in
Amelia. Thursday, March 7. at
pm. with the Rev Wilson M. Stitt.
rector. officiating.
The lesson will be read by the
Rev. Milton p Reid, of Amelia
Presbyterian church. The Rev. Ray
R Jenkins will preach on the first
word from the cross, Father, for
give them for they know not what
they do"
Holy communion will be cele.
brated every Thursday morning at
10 am. during Lent. The Sunday
school will make a study of Haiti
where Lenten mite box offerings
will go for mission work.
On Friday. March 8. Christ church
Sunday school will have a Haitian
party at 7::30 pm. in the basement
Of Trinity Methodist church. A
movie of Haiti will be shown.
The Woman's auxiliary of the
church will study Mission US.A.''
for It's Lenten study class
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-03-01

ments Look back over the past few years
in your own community and see how many
times this procedure has been unsuccessful.
On the other hand, consider the projects
which a civic club has undertaken on its
own, and nine times out of ten it has been
successful.
The same is true of churches. Why can't
we have one great big church in this com
munity? 1t would be saving in funds pos
sibly. But what would happen? Church
loyalty, DEVOTION aggressiveness would
suffer. Man must be free individually, es-
pecialy in his religious beliefs.
What's happening in the Parent-Teach-
ers Association? 1t has become highly or
ganzed for group action, carrying out po-
licies pronounced on the national level,
foisted upon the state and then the local
groups. More progress was made in the
localities when the Patrons League was
fighting for better education as individual
groups, very loosely organized
We recently read a review of "fat little
pamphlet" entitled Leaders Guide to Use
and Study Of Materials on Intergroup Ed
uCdllOfl, d puDICdlIOH VI lHe 4Ndllondl lIu-
vocational Association of the United States.
"Fortunately' said the reviewer, mot many
persons are likely to read or understand
the pamphlet. The wording is so chock full
of the high-faluting gobbledgook of the
professional educators that it is we'll nigh
incomprehensibe to laymen," That be as it
may, the fact is that the individual is being
directly affected by this "high-faluting
gobbledgook' not only of professional edu-
Gators, but full-time, Fund-supported, or
govemment-employed social, political and
do-gooder professionals
The time is now for people to begin
thinking for themselves, expressing their
opinions and examining the propaganda
from every source in order to separate the
"Gobbledgook" from the truth.
We had rather be free than big.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-03-01

side of their mouths against alleged econo-
mic pressures against Negroes, the NAACP
leaders have rejoiced in the Montgomery
bus boycott.
The Rev. Martin Luther King, Negro
leader of the boycott, has advocated in
creased use Of economic pressure. He has
called for a march Of Negroes on Washing
ton. Roy Wilkins, no doubt, will have to be
come more aggressive, or Preacher King
will take his job.
1t is thus in all revolutionary organiza-
tions-and the NAACP is working for So
cial revolution. The Russian Revolution
started with relative moderates in control.
But the extremist Bolsheviks seized con-
troll Of the revolutionary apparatus
Are Bolsheviks Of race agitation now
planning to plunge the South deep into dis
order? Is Roy Wilkins suggesting that in
tegration extremists are ready to reject
non-vioence if the Congress doesn't force
police state regulations on the South?
We trust that responsible Negroes will
reject such tactics. Negro advancement
cannot be brought about by Bolshevik
methods.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-03-01

In addition t5 the fishermen
lust about bursting at the seems,
in restless anticipation of warm
er weather, there are many other
signs Of approaching Spring.
The vanguard of the mass mi
grafton of Robins has made its
appearance. To those of lis who
wake at dawn, their unmelodious
chirping furnishes a non-the-lesS
welcome Good Morning. Again
It dusk they may be heard in
the pines and other evergreens as
they gather for the nights rest.
Frogs are piping around the
water-holeS, and Duke Bolick, To-
cal driver for Gprdons Transfer
reported seeing literally thousands
Of frogs along the highway one
night this week.
Among the first trees to bud in
his area are the American Elms
which are now showing clearly
the result Of the past few warm
days.
Flatbacks which have been not
too active during January and
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-03-01
rom NelfS And Courier Charleston S. c.
Coming Era Of Mixing Threats

4 new era of threats and demands utter
"A ed by Negro race agitators is opening in
this country. Make no mistake about it
Certainly, there is threat in the state
ment Of Roy wilkins, NAACP head, that he
cannot predict what mood might be en-
gendered" among Negroes if they do not
get "a minimum guarantee" of constitu-
tonal rights
Negro Congressman Adam Clayton Pow
ellis latest outburst also belongs to the new
era Powell charged that two Shaw Air
Force Base generals attended a meeting of
a Citizens Council in Sumter last week. The
fact is that they didn't attend But what if
they had attended? Vice President Nixon
can be an honorary member of the NAACP,
leaders of which have long Red front re-
cords, bat general can't attend a meeting
OF an organization devoted to constitutional
government. Is that the situation?
Changes have taking place in the NAA
CP line during the last year The men who
control this apparatus Of agitation have
not been satisfied with its privileged status
in many federal courts. They have sought
more direct means of coercion against the
Southern states While talking out of one
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-03-01
Double Check

Even the news has the blight
these days. We can now affirm
the report that another Glass is
on the way up from the House
Of Carter Glass 7. this is THOM-
AS r. GLASS for the House Of
Delegates and he is young, ag-
gressive, m e m Der Of Junior
Chamber of Commerce Lynch
burg
Isreal is now holding the Ma
tional spotlight and for the first
time being will not let it go. It's
not SO much that they do not
trust the U. S. but more to the
point that they do not understand
Ben Gurion, Hammarskjold and
the guy called Nasser. Nit our
foreign policy fear and distrust
have full sway. They argue on
Holy Land but the people are not
Holy. The GAIA strip and Cairo
rumor stalks the land. This is one
argument that only a lew Amer
leans can get into with even the
slightest knowledge of whereof
they speak. /, myself, am so ig-
norant.
I thought when we had the
Ham and the Jold we had the
most of the hog This could be
wrong. Money is not the root OF
all evil as some misquote limo
thy. It's the love Of the stuff that
blinds the good that's in mankind
to carry out Gods plan CT Broth
erhood
Somebody gave me a Congress
sional Record, Feb. IA. some VAL
entine On page 1889 they had
marked a speech by Mr.. Kefauver,
the forgotten man of So The
man and the mule" good
reading Senator.
Thanks for reading,
Yours,
j. Marvin Brown,
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-03-01
Rules to Cut Bike Accidents

FAST year 90,220 persons - most of
them children i were injured in bicycle
accidents. Another 720 were killed
What can be done to cut this toll? Teach
children traffic laws - and teach them
how to handle their bicycles safely These
are the recommendation of Professor Carl
ton NJ. Edwards of Cornell University. as
reported in Town Journal magazine.
Here are the basic points of the program
l. Learn how to mount bike Put the
lett loot on the left pedal, which should be
at the lowest point Right foot pushes. as
in starting a scooter, and rider swings in
to the saddle
? Learn how to dismount. It i DANGER
Gus to jump off before stopping. The qood
rider STAYS on his bike as he halts If
3. Learn how to keep your balance even
in crisis
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-03-01
Senior Glass Mascot
To Be Chosen Friday

Senior Glass Mascot" will be
elected Friday night at Cumber
land high school auditorium at
7:30 p. m.
Mable Cook, spokesman for the
Senior Glass. said that final vot-
ing will be held thai night. A
young boy and girl will be elected
from the contestants. They will
be elected on the basis of a penny
a vote. The polls are at present
located at public places through
out the county
The senior class will give a va
riety show while the votes are be-
ing tabulated The n1ascots will
be capped and goWnhd to con-
clude the ceremony.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-03-01
Snow Fairies

The snow hos mode wonderland
Of our pastures stoping hill
Spreading blanket of beauty
Ger eorth's foce prone and still.
Here Beouty walks to seek new forms
To deck with charm ond oroee-
The pine trees, coats Of ermine wear
Like garments trimmed with loce.
It seems os if snow fairies had
Been busy through the night
70 make our earth more beautiful
And fill US With delight
Note Written morning otter Lost snowfall
l. D. WHITAKER
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-03-01

than any one that
whatmen thought
Of him was vital
not to him, but
to them. What
people think of
Christ a fife cts
their whole lives.
Is he no more
than a pictur-
esaue figure out
Of the pa st? Then
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-03-01
Amelia Plans For
World Day of Prayer

World Day of Prayer. will be OBJ
served March at 3:45 pm. at
Trinity Methodist church in Amelia
All Amelia churches will partici-
pate in the service. with Mrs Ray
f. Jenkins II charge
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-03-01

San Francisco Jim Garner, a
college student and hemophilia vic
tim. needs two pints of blood day
to keep alive. Fellow students at
San Francisco State College keep
him supplied with the necessary
blood for transufsions Garner is
married and has an l6-months-old
son.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-03-01
Who Is This?
Lesson for March 3, 1857

WE ALL like to know what
~ people think of US. but some
times all we really want is compli-
ments. or else we ask out Of idle
curiosity, Jesus asked the same
question most people ask some
time or other: Who do men say
| am? But il was not curiosity or
pride. with him. He knew better
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-03-01

4. Learn traffic laws. Good riders not
only give hand signals when they turn
their bicycles do not wobble when the signal
is being made
O. And one we'd add Keep off the side
walks IN the business district with your
bikes.
The Frederick burg TEX Standard
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-03-01

Just for today | will try to strengthen
my mind. will study. | will learn same
thlng useful. will not be a mental loafer
! will read something that requires effort.
thought and concentration.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-03-01
Movie Guide

Prepared by Farmville Woman's
club motion picture committee
State Theater
Zarak"-a fast action. adventure
film with a setting in the hills of
Northern India. Its battle scenes be-
tween variously CARRIED natives and
relocated British are Wen-staged.
Adults and young people,
Riff Full Of suspense, this
well photographed film is about a
jewel robbery which starts a gang
war in Paris. Adults and mature
young people
Three Brave Men deals with a
case where the authorities erred in
dislniSsing as a security risk a CT
william employee of the Navy depart
ment The subject is presented
fairly, and the film is rated as very
good for adults. young people and
mature children.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-03-01
Lee Theatcr

"Curucu, Beast of the Amazon -
Tracking a m Vt h c ] beast, a
brawny guide takes a woman doc
tor. who is searching for a drug to
cure cancer, on a tour of the Anna
zon. Adults and young p eople;
frightening for children.
The Killing This gripping but
repellent film is the story of two
million dollar track robbery by an
ex-convict. Adults.
The Women Of Pitcairn Island
Women who are supposed to be
native wives and daughters of the
mutineers of the Inns Bounty who
settled on Pitcairn Island are de-
Tended BY the island boys when
shlpwrecked pirates invade this
island Adults and young people; not
suitable for children.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1957-03-01

Alcohol is something that very often
puts the wreck in recreation.