Silver plated silverware as a prized collector item
Silver plated utensils remain affordable and collectible as a durable, decorative category. Experts note late 19th to early 20th century output, vast variety of pieces, and strong market for both complete sets and singles. Bargains appear at tag sales and flea markets. care tips and regional price ranges discussed.
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Charles Venable
America
Abrams
Peri Wolfman
New York
Wolfman Gold & Good Company
Wolfman
Clarkson Potter
Whiteflies in potted soil and how to curb them
Heloise explains how to identify whitefly infestations in potting soil and offers steps to remove them. Mix dish soap with water to spray leaves and soil daily, outdoors if severe, and reseal plants in a clear bag after insecticide treatment before reintroducing them. Also advises buying soil from reputable sources to avoid pests.
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Heloise
Robyn Schwarz
Columbia, S.C
Births in New Bern Announce Two New Babies
Mr and Mrs Bill Austin of New Bern announce a daughter Anne Caroline born June 30 at Craven Regional Medical Center The mother is the former Sheila Edwards Grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Austin and Mr and Mrs Cyril Edwards Jr of New Bern Mr and Mrs Ben Brower of New Bern announce a son Matthew Thomas born June 26 at Craven The mother is the former Freeberg Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harold Brower of Trinity and Mr and Mrs Al Freeberg of El Paso Texas
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Bill Austin
New Bern
Anne Caroline
Craven Regional Medical Center
Austin
Sheila Edwards
George Austin
Cyril Edwards Jr
Ben Brower
Matthew Thomas
Craven
Brower
Freeberg
Harold Brower
Trinity
al Freeberg
el Paso
Texas
Paper group urges 50 percent recycling goal
The American Forest and Paper Association calls for recovering half of all paper used in 2000. In 1994 Americans recovered just over 40 percent, already surpassing the 1995 target. AFPA notes daily recycling could fill a 15 mile train of boxcars and cites 30 million tons recovered in 1994 with high recovery rates for newspapers, corrugated material, and packaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Forest and Paper Association
AFPA
U.S
Paper recovery goals and local recycling efforts noted
Bobbi Waters, director of Craven County Clean Sweep, highlights that over one third of world paper is recycled in the U S and cites local gains since 1991 totaling 9 000 tons diverted from landfills including newsprint OCC and mixed paper. She notes industry grades and the push to reach a 50 percent recovery target by 2000 with broad public participation.
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United States
Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries Inc
AFPA
U.S
Bobbi Waters
Craven County
Happenings of Beta Theta Preceptor Chapter at Yacht Club
Beta Sigma Phi Preceptor Beta Theta met at Eastern Carolina Yacht Club with Beverly Dail hosting. Officers installed were Sara Daniels president Dean Smith vice president Grace Campbell secretary Beverly Dail treasurer. Members planned a summer social and August Beginning Day. Numerous members recognized for educa tional, religious and civic milestones. Bus trip, district installations, and a fishing tournament were noted plus a summer camp for a child and a Boys and Girls Home appreciation. Call Thompson at 633-9366 for details.
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Walter Ellis
Len Godshalk
Bill Reasons
Frank Painter
Daniels
Jay Black
W.A. Crumpler
al Songe
Dave Folmer
Ed Duetsch
Jim Freeman
John Peterson
C.W. Scott
Siegfried Hackbarth
Billy Watson
Tony Mallard
Boys and Girls Home
Camp Dogwood
Snow Hill
Board of Directors
Salvation Army
Call Thompson
Wooten Family Reunion In Warrenton Honors Legacy
The 31st annual Wooten family reunion honoring the late Lewis and Saint Annie Wooten gathered June 25-26 in Warrenton at the Soul City fire house. Hostess Thelma Davis led activities including a talent program, Scrabble, swimming, and basketball as relatives reacquainted and shared memories.
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Lewis
Annie Wooten
Maysville
Warrenton
Thelma Davis
Soul City
Warren County
Clyde Davis
Wanda Davis
Annette Wooten Taylor
New Bern Toastmasters Meeting Before Summer Hiatus
The New Bern Toastmasters club held a 7 a.m. meeting on June 27 at Berne Restaurant. Bruce Roberts presided as president with Jean Millsap as Toastmaster. Speakers included Robert Daly, Walter Wood, and Jean Millsap. Walter Wood won best table topics and best speaker. Joni Lopes won best evaluator.
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New Bern
Toastmasters Club
Berne
Bruce Roberts
Jean Millsap
Bill Pappas
Robert Daly
Walter Wood
Joni Lopes
New Bern Lions Club Installs Officers at Berne Restaurant
The New Bern Lions Club met on June 26 at the Berne Restaurant with Johnny Thompson presiding as newly installed president. Other officers included Leonard Walsh as first vice president Earl Kunkel as second vice president Skip Conklin as third vice president Harry Douglass as secretary C W Scott Jr as treasurer and Bob Bryant and Bob Noble as two year directors.
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New Bern Lions Club
Berne Restaurant
Johnny Thompson
Leonard Walsh
Earl Kunkel
Skip Conklin
Harry Douglass
C.W. Scott Jr
Bob Bryant
Bob Noble
Mur
New Bern Yacht Club Meeting Highlights and Schedule
New Bern Yacht Club met June 27 at the Sheraton Grand with commodore Bill Bond presiding. Rob Eberle urged surveys for buyers and sellers while Doug Robbins announced cruises to Cape Lookout and Ocracoke. Clairborne Young will speak July 25. meetings are the fourth Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Call for information.
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New Bern
Sheraton Grand
Lois Bell
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Lisa Worden
Sloane Square Antiques
Hopewell Junction
N.J
Rose Spytek
P.O
San Antonio
Salsbury
Paper Group
Earth Angel
James Herring
Michael Barber
Adrienne Barber
Brian Dove
Shannon Wooten
Rosalind Barber
Caretha Crawford
Gregg Wooten
Eddie Lindsey III
Timothy McNair
Timothy Steward Jr
Bennett Jarman Jr
David Hagen Jr
Needham Wooten
Lowell Mattocks
Wooten
Christies
NB Lions Club
NB Yacht Club
Michelin
Fulcher Tire Sales & Service
Pollock Street
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