This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sun Journal
Location
New Bern, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1994
Page
9
Moss popularized the self erecting pop up tent era beginning with the first 1,000 tents sold by mail order after Life Magazine coverage. His design, famed as a late 1950s relic, featured a cotton skin, outside poles, and rapid setup, reshaping outdoor shelter. Moss died at 71, leaving a legacy in fabric innovation and outdoor architecture influence.
American Power Boat Association racing may return to New Bern in June next year after a planned reorganization. Organizer Sandvig announced a November 5 meeting at Performance Plus Marine to outline a Waterfest including stock, modified and pro races with participants from three states. Local racers highlighted last weekend’s Camden County regatta and road to a broader regional event drawing 500 to 600 spectators and about 150 boats.
Pete Saretto and George Beckwith Jr from New Bern earned pro status with the Association of Bassmaster Professionals and competed in the South Carolina International on Lake Sant ee Cooper. Beckwith, 24, powered to over 17 pounds in a brutal three day event despite 50 mph winds and 8 to 12 foot waves, securing a 23rd finish and a $1,000 big fish pot plus additional prize money. Joe Ward of Pollocksville placed fifth in the Six-Man Wilmington event as Wachter promotes a Nov 15 fishing seminar at American Marine.
The first week of the eastern gun season for white tailed deer saw pressure on state gamelands and Croatan National Forest but few deer taken. Officials cite the full Hunter’s Moon and deer movement slowdown, with reports of a six to seven point buck near Holly Shelter and an eight pointer near Vanceboro. The rut peaks mid November. season runs to January 2 with a two per day bag limit and five in possession, one antlerless. Also notes a DU banquet in New Bern on November 10. Calendar lists various species seasons and closing dates across counties.
Outdoor notes outline hunting seasons for raccoon opossum bear and bear season in western North Carolina plus game fish seasons. It lists fishing tournaments including Tarheel Team Eastern Division Classic out of Plymouth and the N C Ducks Unlimited Championship King Mackerel Tournament out of Pirate's Cove Manteo with datesNovember 4-5 and registration details. It also notes the East Carolina Wildfowl Guild meeting and a fall conservation retreat at Atlantic Beach area with contact numbers.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.