06 Apr 1949
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Newspaper
Tabor City Tribune
Location
Tabor City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1949
Page
1
A man described as a father of six died in an accident at a mill. Details are unclear in the fragmented OCR text. Local authorities investigate the incident and notify next of kin as the community mourns the loss.
Obituary notice for Ward in Tula City with death reported and funeral arrangements set for Tuesday. Local family and community are reminded to attend as details appear in the public notice.
The article notes a convention event and a fatal accident at the Tang City Limbner Co yard. Stevens, a 28 year old father of six, died when a heavy load fell while he worked placing hooks. Coroner to hold inquest. funeral arranged for Tuesday. Surviving wife Myre and four daughters Eloise Dorothy Lulisin Bonnie, husband Devon, and widowed mother Mrs Charlir Berens.
Percy Brown, town clerk and treasurer of Tabor City, submitted his resignation to the town council Tuesday night. It becomes effective no later than April 30 as he has accepted other employment, though he could not disclose details of his new job.
A fragmented notice references a Strickland win involving Rev. Sthiewitnd and Mus Wu, with unclear Raleigh context and date. The readable phrases suggest a local or church-related event but lack concrete details. Further text needed to confirm names, place, and outcome.
A collage of social updates from Pireway with visits by Mr and Mrs Hurley Jenerett and others to relatives in Shallotte and Wilmington. Rotary Ladies Night at Windy Hill, weekend trips by Mrs LaRue Cox and Vivian, and multiple family gatherings plus travel to Whiteville and Nor…
Assistant County Agent Cook Cradky reports a surge in sweet potato planting by farmers who never grew them before. Seager Hel and Tabor City Marketing Company run seed treatment and dipping programs. about 33,000 bushels of seed are distributed for dipping and bed prep to boost the principal market crop.
Miss Nina G Cox a Flora Macdonald College senior from Red Springs returned to study Tuesday after a week with her parents Mr and Mrs W C Cox Sr of Tabor City Also visiting was Miss Dorothy Fields a Flora Macdonald senior from Carthage as a guest during her stay
The South Carolina department advertised bids for resurfacing 32 miles of Highway 9 from the Waccamaw river to U S 17 and 189 miles of U S 17 from Myrtle Beach to the North Carolina line. Harold Fonvielle, son of E W Fonvielle, recently completed a course at Columbia Commercial College and begins work near the Ocean Forest hotel with local brokers and dealers.
Honey Allred new manager of the Ritz theatre announces continuous programs from 2 5 p m on weekdays and three Sunday shows at 2 4 and 9 p m The Rite began under Everett Enterprises of Charlotte April 1 after leasing from Jo Anderson for 10 years Alfred the new manager has six years with the Everett firm and is from Sante.
The Mahur Cy poultry market will run longer than planned and close April 3 instead of the original date. Lun Fonviers of BE, Wo Ponvielle and Ron announced the extension today. The move comes as market participants adjust to the revised schedule.
The Presbyterian Woman's auxiliary will meet Tuesday night at Mrs. Jim Pork's home at 7 30. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. H B Barnes of Wilson visiting in Atlanta and Hughes McGougan wedding attendees.
Mrs. Johnie Nunn, Columbus County welfare superintendent for 16 years, is fired by two of three welfare board members at a called meeting. The order, signed by Chairman A. W. Williamson and new board member Anne Talbott, takes effect April 18. Nunn cited as inefficient for failing to cooperate with the Board of Commissioners.
Charles Thompkins and Braxton Cartretta households hosted visitors while Oscar Soles hosted brothers Matthew and Clifton Norris for a weekend gathering. Rev Noah Duncan preached, with Rev Reuben Hiburn to lead next Sunday service. Ladies Aid met at the church and served dinner. Burris Nealey mills for neighbors, as Edward Todd restarts a local mill. crops report early strawberries bloom, but will be light.
Miss Dolores Norris of Charlotte spent last week with her mother Mrs Annie Norris. Bruce Garrell of Charlotte visited relatives here. Several families hosted weekend guests from Chadbourn Whiteville Florence and Wilmington. Library gift to Tabor City school noted and local residents hosted in town then Bruce McGougan returned to Columbia.
Mrs. Clemie Williams aged 66 died at her Nakina Road home Sunday night. Funeral services were held Monday at Pine Level Church with burial in Ward Cemetery. Surviving are two stepsons Archie and Dupree Williams and four grandchildren.
Williams Township high school seniors rehearse and present the romantic comedy Orchids to Lori in three acts at the school auditorium on a Tuesday night in April. Lori Walker and Dick Stevens lead a cast including Ruth Jean Hinson and Joseph Todd, under Eugene Lazzar’s direction.
Mrs Eva Angle age 80 mother of Tom Angle of Tabor City died after a year of illness at her Milton home. Funeral was held from her home with Reverend Matlin Chambers officiating. Surviving: two sons Tom Angle of Tabor City and Mr Angle of Milton.
Local column reports weekend visits by Mrs Nina Stocks Mrs Gladys Suggs Mrs Mary Luper and others at the home of Mr and Mrs Lester Long in Raeford. Several relatives and friends from Nakina Tabor City Johnsonville and St James are listed as visiting or staying with family. Tobacco planting noted as a first in the area.
New enrollees in the Better Farming-for Homemaking Living contest in Columbus County bring total entrants to 150. Names include Donald Prince family Whiteville Rt. 1 Ralph Thompson Whiteville Rt. 2 Nester Inman Clarendon Melton H Wright James Odie Wright and more from Chadbourn Tabor City Deleo Fair Bluff and surrounding areas with street routes listed.
The April plentiful foods list shows good carrot and oat supplies with carrots rich in carotene and oats near record highs. Corn products remain plentiful along with broilers eggs and dairy. citrus also steady with canned juice. Prunes raisins and fish shape the protein options while malaria carrying shrews were sent to the U.S. for Navy research.
Misses Martha Helen Westmoreland Becky Floyd Delores Norris and Frances Small returned to Woman's College Greensboro after spring holidays with their families. Mrs. N L Tatum and family of Bladenboro were Sunday visitors for Mr. and Mrs. J C Singletary.
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