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Tabor City Tribune

Location

Tabor City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1955

Page

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Jaycee Recreation Committees Named

Ambitious summer Jaycee recreation program moves forward as committees are appointed for supervision playgrounds youth and adult nights athletic events at the millpond and Camp Pla Mor coverage. Leaders include Al Harrison Tom Garrel Gene Cook Harold Ward and others overseeing softball baseball kids swimming and pony league entries with a budget around 700 dollars.

Tion al Harrison Tom Garrel Gene Cook Harold Ward L Wwaltevice Severst Merchants of the Flames Richard Gordon Ys Peesident Dave Diamest Tabor City Camp Pla-Mor Gy Hall Beach Just Richt Claude Leva Don Prince Kenneth Ray Marty Hannigan Ed Wright Joe Evans Howard Harrel Joe Coleman Junior Steves Reerea Javeces

Jaycees to Install New Officers Tuesday

Jaycees will install new officers on Tuesday May 3 at 8 15 o clock in Ailie F Dee Lodge Oldh Harrison to become president succeeding Richard Gordon Erskine Young to be vice president Harold Ward secretary Horace Cox treasurer Dr Eugene Cook corresponding secretary Horace Carter and Junior Stevens named new directors Wives are invited to attend

Jaycee Ailie F . Dee al Harrison Richard Gordon Erskine Young Harold Ward Horace Cox Euaene Cook Horace Carter Junior Stevens

Driverless Car Causes Street Collision in Chadbourn

Police report a driverless car rolled from a driveway on Railroad Street at about 8:30 PM and hit Bruce Sellers of Route 1 Chadbourn. Mrs Hicks home auto entered street and collided with the Sellers vehicle. no injuries or charges filed as officer calls it an avoidable accident.

Bruce Sellers Route 1 Chadbourn H. E. Epps Mra. O. V

Mayor's Court Postpones Cases

Several cases set for last Friday in Mayor's Court were postponed and will be heard by Mayor W Horace Carter on Friday April 29 Police Chief H E Epps said Carter was out of town on business last Friday causing the postponement

W. Horace Carter H. £. Epps Carter

Patrol arrests 110 in Columbus County during Wolf Pack

State Highway Patrolmen halted about 500 automobiles in Columbus County over a weekend for Operation Wolf Pack. Officers reported 110 arrests and only one accident, with many citations for speeding faulty lights brakes and lack of operator’s license. The Wolf Pack will continue to target driving violations until counts drop.

Columbus County T. P. Hofler Cpl. Hofler Cpl. Howlger Wolfpack Iim

Tabor City PTA Installs Officers

The Tabor City PTA held its April meeting with officer installations and perfect attendance honors. Officers installed include Mrs. Kevin Strickland as president and Mrs. Tally Eddings as vice president.

Tabor City PTA

Civitans Minstrel Cast Hosts Fish Fry in Tabor City

Civitans and members of the minstrel show were entertained Monday night with a fish fry at the East Tabor Home Demonstration Club House. About 35 people attended the fish fry prepared by Arthur Prince, Cecil Meteor, and John Dorman. Members agreed to participate in the May 13 joint meeting of all real civic clubs for Tabor City's man and woman of the year, Dr. Robert Sweeley is the club’s sponsor.

Civitans Mminstrel East Tabor Arthur Prince Cecil Meteor John Dorman Honey Tabor City Robert Sweeley

Jaycees Plan Light Bulb Sale for Summer Program

The Tabor City Jaycees prepare a Light-Up Sale to fund the summer recreation program. Items include light bulbs and Weilrex at retail-like prices, with cooperation urged from residents and stores. Richard Gordon notes the fundraiser helps community needs and self supplies while supporting a wildlife protection effort in North Carolina.

Tabor City Hunter Chamber of Commerce Jaycees Nedayeres Uchard Gordon

Bus Drivers Earn Gold Safety Pins in Columbus County

Columbus County school bus drivers received gold safety service pins for at least one year without an accident. The event in the school gym was hosted by Woodmen of the World with Cpl. T. P. Hotler as guest speaker on driving safety. Local principals and WOW officials attended as drivers from Tabor City Nakina and various townships were named, with special honors for Davis Stephens and his wife.

Columbus The Woodmen of Cpl. T. P. Hotler Highway Patrol Nick T. Newberry Woodmen of the World Charlotte Woodsmen of the World Davis A. Stevens Bo Frank Younus Mr. Young George JD. Walter WOW Columbus County C M. Pinner Tabor City Colombo Williams ‘Township MM. Jonex Nakina David Old Dock J.T. Hawkins J. Brinson David Denney Ronald Spivey Billy Smith Bobby Wright Brooks Mile Nathaniel Harrelson Mitchell Wray Kati McKeithen Sterling Ward Mar Long Olen Puckett Mre Quennie Reeve Darrell Stocks John Gor J Glavin Reever Fred Suggs Claude McKeithan Charles Lor Guy Ward Colon Willan Township Exina Norris Karl Gunean Core Mac Dew Dorothy Staley Wilde White Harvey Godwin David Ivey Mary Simmons Janice Richardson P Merritt Davis Stephens Newberry Mr. Stephens Nin Mrs. Stephens

Busy Weekend Noted By Local Policemen

Tabor City police arrested 20 persons over the weekend on charges including speeding, petty larceny, and disorderly conduct. Chief I E Epps said warrants were issued for speeding disorderly conduct simple assault petty larceny public drunkenness and possession of non tax paid whiskey. Cases will be tried Friday in Mayor's Court.

Tabor City I. E. Epps Mayor's Court

Calendar Sale Seeks Sponsors For Community Calendar

In Tabor City Boost a calendar sale aims to fund athletic sweaters for the school. Monogram Club members plan a three day drive to reach a 36 sponsor minimum, with 22 already secured. Merchants and participants are urged to contact Eddings or Pincket to join by midweek for final publisher submission.

Tabor City Monoham Club Action Akien Eddings Sometim Monogram Club Mtry Eddings C.H. Pinket Tawar Tally Eddings

Man And Woman Of Year Awards Delayed By Tabor City Club Shakeup

Merchants Association spokesman says the Man and Woman of the Year awards will not be presented this year due to reorganization. J W Horace Carter of Atlantic Publishing is named as a potential honoree. A joint civic meeting and dinner are planned once member counts are confirmed, with clubs paying their own meals.

Tabor Merieme Clubs Chants Association Strum J. W. Horace Carter He Atlantic City Tribune Carter Jane Tribune Harrison Tle al Harrison Pee Dee L Dge

Firemen Train In Use Of New Truck

Local volunteers attended an instructional class on the new $8900 LaFrance fire truck delivered from Elmira New York. McCoy and Morgan of American LaFrance led the session. another training night is planned. The truck features higher horsepower, overdrive transmission, 300 gallon suction, high pressure fog, two reels and nozzles, and improved control. Mayor W Horace Carter says the purchase greatly boosts town fire protection and reflects community needs.

Board of Commissioners LaFrance Roy Marper Elmira New York Tabor City McCoy Morgan Sales American Laronce Foamite Corporation

New Optometrist Takes Over Laurinburg Practice

Dr. Robert Sweeley announces he has taken over the practice and records of Dr. Douglas MeInty. He will set up at the former J. L. James building on the corner of Fifth and Orange Street, with daily office hours and plans to relocate his family to nearby Tevar City.

Robert Sweeley Douglas MeInty Spence J. L. James Bait Fifth Orange Street

Police Kill Mad Dog in Front of Bruce Watts Garage

Chief H. E. Epps killed a mad dog yesterday afternoon in front of Bruce Watts' garage. The dog had no collar and no owner claimed it. Its head was sent to the state laboratory in Raleigh for tests. Authorities urged owners to prepare to bring their pets to the Veterans Clinic at the town hall Monday between 10:90 and 11:40 am.

Bruce Watts H. E. Epps State Laboratory Raleigh Votenerians Clinic Tol

Cancer Crusade Begins in Tabor City Volunteers Lead Effort

Mae Young elected cancer committee chair in Tabor City as volunteers launch a drive to raise 2705.40 dollars part of a national crusade. Local and regional leaders including Mrs Richard Gordon and Rev. Mitios Stricklands rally communities from Lake Waccamaw to Cerro Gordo and Hullsboro to support donations and educational outreach through May 15.

Mae S. Young Dun Crusade Tabor City Richard” Gordon R.R. Rogers Mex Fred McJornein Clarendon Frink Chadbours George Blake Evergreen Tommy O'Berry Cerro Gordo Unigh Nance Faethuli Horace M. Powell, Jr Dubnny Farr Gapway Mitios Stricklands Aeme Rygnt Mev Alex Stricklland Lake Waccamaw A.M. Johnaon Cameron Hac Muthuddi Wacecamaw Hanis and Trust Combatyy Tabew City Husham Young

Woman's Club Corrects Date For Anniversary Observance

The Tabor City Woman's Club announces the correct date for its Tenth Anniversary Observance is Friday April 29 at 8 p m. President Mrs Erskin Young states a typographical error listed May 29 in invitations. Members past and present are invited to attend at the home of a member this Friday.

Tabor City

Pond naming debate draws more suggested names

Over the weekend more names were proposed for the Millpond recreation center pond. Directors plan a meeting this week to decide the official name, with Berlin M. Ward of Route 2 among those suggested and Lake favor or Tabor Lake proposed by others.

Millpond Recs Berlin M. Ward Loris Favor Tabor Lake H. E Sales Tabor City Mite

Movement Grows to Obtain Rural Phone Service

M. M. Jones of Old Dock Nakina school is named chairman of the area committee pushing for telephone service in Southern and Southwest Columbus County. Marion Shortier of NC REA outlines steps to secure service and recruit applicants. about 500 residents are expected to sign up. The cooperative will borrow from REA to fund construction, as with REA power facilities.

M. M. Jones REA REA Power

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