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Newspaper

Tabor City Tribune

Location

Tabor City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1948

Page

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Obituary for Brady Williamson of Spring community

Brady Williamson of Spring died after a short illness at Mullins hospital on Wednesday. The service was held Thursday at 10 o clock at Spi th church with Rev. W. E. Heath Springs officiating. He was a son of Brady Williamson and le. His wife Li Williamson, a son filly Tyler Williamson of Fair two daughters Cather i Mattie Lorraine of Fair Hla!wnd and Mrs. Frank Close of rl six sisters are named. The infant daughter of Randall and Mrs. W. C. Fowler died Saturday morning and burial followed at McPher cemetery with Noah Duncan officiating. survivors include relatives and friends.

Brady Williamson Spring Mullins Hospital Thurston Spith John Pearce W. E. Heath S.C. i Williamson le. Williamson I Li Williamson Filly Tyler Williamson Catheri Mattie Lorraine Frank Close Or of Whiteville Artin Landis Wale Missouri Wild Bluff

Newest McHatie An Feared Term Sparks Debate

Fragmentary text shows a naming dispute around a term linked to McHatlie. Details are unclear but the reference hints at a newly proposed label generating rapid discussion among local groups. Further context is unavailable in the readable lines.

Obituary of Woodrow Sarvis in Liswood area

Woodrow Sarvis of the Liswood section of Horrycoun t died at home Saturday from a heart attack. He was the son of the late T. J. Sarvis and Mrs. Ella Causey. Funeral was held Monday at 3 p.m. at Mt artist' church with Rev. Clyne Pence officiating, assisted by Rev. Ralph Johnson. He was a member of the Loris Veterans of Foreign Wars post and honorary pallbearer. Surviving are his wife Esther Stevens and two sisters Rita Norris of Chad-

Sarvis Liswood Horrycount T. J. Vis Ella Causey Clyne Pence Itev Ralph Johnson Loris Veterans of Um Wurs Ceme Esther Stevens Rita Norris Chad

Summer Recreation Program Is Ended

The summer recreation schedule was cut short with only two games played before cancellations. Mayor Williams urged keeping youth programs as a community priority, emphasizing physical, moral, and educational development for future leaders.

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Fire damages Britt Building on Railroad Street

Fire Tuesday morning caused several thousand dollars in damage to the Britt building on Railroad Street that houses City Cash, a bus station, and two departments. The blaze appeared to start from an oil water in the stock room and burned for some time before discovery, filling the store with heat and smoke and damaging groceries, stock, and the upstairs apartment contents. Firemen prevented further spread as a large crowd watched, with manager F. G. Britt predicting a September 1 reopening.

Britt Railroad Street City Insura City Cashore Daniel Tliman F. G. Britt

Alton Garrell Re-Elected Head of Board Of Trade

Alton Garrell was re elected head of the Board of Trade. Adio Garrell served as a key official in the organization while Oscar Bui was elected president. The meeting noted the opening of sales at 9 a.m. and discussed the roles of officers and the upcoming fiscal plan.

Alton Garrell Board of Trade Adio Garrell Arunday Oscar Bui

Rotarians Bowl After Beach Meeting at Crescent Beach

Members of the Tabor City Rotary Club met Monday night at Crescent Beach grill then bowled after supper. James Rogers of Florence attended as a guest. J L Baxter distributed copies of the first Rotary bulletin set for weekly publication.

Tabor City

Mrs Lillie Soles Civil obituary in Mt Olive area

Mrs Lillie Soles 41 of Mt Olive died Monday night after a long illness in a Mullins hospital. funeral held Wednesday at 3 pm Mt Olive Baptist church with Rev H E King and Rev Todd officiating. Burial at Riverside. Survived by husband Do M Soles daughter Hazel Strickland son Linwood Strickland sister Mrs A P Worley and brothers Yates Strickland Pink Strickland Ernest Strickland.

Lillie Soles Mt. Olive Mullins Mt. Olive Baptist Church H. E. King Mr. Todd Riverside Soles Cherry Grove Baptist Church Do. M. Soles Hazel Strickland

Navy analyzes anti-sub warfare and carrier speed gap

The Navy faces a challenge from faster submarines as Adm. Louis Denfield warns that current anti-submarine methods lag behind modern subs. Congress hears that baby aircraft carriers and escort ships may be obsolete against submarines with speeds 16 to 18 knots, while light carriers offer greater speed and power.

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Supper Club Opens At Gore's Lake

The Supper Club opens this week at Gore's Lake under the Culpepper family who formerly ran the Cozy Inn in Norfolk. They promise good food and service with reasonably priced menus. Mrs. Culpepper is a dietician and George West, a prominent local cook, will serve as chef.

Gore's C. V. Culpepper Norfolk Culpeppers Cozy Inn Culpepper George West Tapor

Nesmith III Returns to The Citadel for Final Course

Ben Nesmith III returned to The Citadel in Charleston Monday to begin his final course of study there.

Ben Nesmith III Citadel Charleston

Tobacco opens season with strong prices at Tabor City market

The 1948 Border Belt season opened with an average of 58.50 per hundred pounds at the Tabor City Market. About 450 000 pounds of tobacco were on the warehouse floors, with prices peaking at 65. Quality was described as excellent and among the best seen. The market fluctuated to about 59.00 as sales continued, with warehouses expected to fill to capacity for weeks.

Tabor City Border Belt

Rites Held for Pvt Byrd in Tabor City

The body of Pvt Robert Claude Byrd 31 reburied in Tabor City after service at Anzio May 27 1944 with the 13th division Fifth Army Last rites were conducted by the Carlton M Fonvielle post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion pallbearers from Conway veterans and the funeral home attended the service Byrd is survived by his widow Bessie W Byrd and relatives Hoyt Byrd and Kate Byrd of Tabor City

Robert Claude Byrd Anzio 13Rd Divi Fifth Army Hetel de Frese Myrtle Carlton M. Fonvielle Nate Tabor City Amerie Lagion Conway Vettions Santee Ceper Crculina Shipbuilding Bessie W. Byrd Hoyt Byrd C. L. Chestnut Kate Byrd Uy Ms

Missing 2 Year Old Found After 11 Hour Search

A 2-year-old Green County boy, Donald Friedrichs, was found unharmed about a mile from home after an 11 hour search by volunteers from Green Rock Dane and other counties plus Freeport Til and Brodhead police. Sheriff Evan C Chambers led the search with help from deputies, firemen and National Guard. The pup led officers to the boy who was trapped on a barbed wire fence and wearing overalls a coat a cap and rubber boots.

Monroe Wis Green County Donald Friedrichs Fred H. Friedrichs Tony Yaeger Dane County Donald Green Rock

Druggist Sees Juke Boxes as Silly Yet Remunerative

POPULAR BLUFF MO Frank Burton a 60 year old druggist who helped bring the first juke box to Missouri recalls being talked into installing it He found 58 nickels in the machine and soon became intrigued though he still believes dropping coins is silly Also Columbia visitors MS RB Malhwa Mie DF McGougan and Mrs Ann Brooks McGugan visited Columbia this weekend.

Frank Burton Ratl Burton Missouri Columbia RB. Malhwa Mie DF. McGougan Ann Brooks McGugan Columbis

Ten Columbus Men Sign Up For Army Duty

Ten Columbus County men were accepted for Army and Air Corps enlistment last week. Names include Walter R. Haynes Fair Bluff Coast Artillery three others from Columbus County and Tabor City. Enlistees join Coast Artillery Field Artillery and Regular Army for three years with various assignments.

Columbus Columbus County Army Air Corps Walter R. Haynes Fair Bluff Harris A. Hillvick Coast Artillery Corps C. Clewig Jr.bourn Coast Artillery Clyde Gore Nakini Armed Calv Aaron G. Williamson Regular Army Tabor City Benjamin L. Canady William C. Cartrette John P. Jacobs Field Artillery Joseph L. Mills Jimmie R. Hewitt Regular

Two Polio Cases Reported In Tabor Area

Week Two polio cases in Columbus County include Esther Porter a 13 year old girl southeast of Tabor and a four year old Negro boy between Tabor and Cherry Grove. Both were diagnosed in Wilmington for treatment. Additional cases include a Negro woman near Evergreen and an Indian child near Bolton in the past month.

Bor City Esther Porter Roosevelt Porter Tabor James Walker Hospital Wilmington Nero Billy Clark Cherry Grove Columbus County Evergreen Bolton

Nan Fowler Killed Instantly By Auto Near Tabor City

Joan W. Fowler a 65 year old farmer of near Tabor City died instantly when struck by an automobile on the Green Sea highway Tuesday at about 6 pm. Coroner Kurt Land released the verdict that the death was an unavoidable accident. Fowler, deaf, may not have heard the vehicle approaching. He was buried at Forest Lawn cemetery. Surviving are his wife Mimie and five sons and three daughters, with other relatives listed.

Joan W. Fowler Tabor City Green Sea Highway Joan Xsonatckland Fowler Jessup Tani Munerst Hey Nout Duncan Mrs. la McGee Durham Dortch Camten N. J Homer Barbett

Lend Lease Account Closed After Wartime Settlement

Washington and London sealed the end of Britain's wartime lend lease account with a March 27 settlement. Secretary Marshall and British Ambassador Sir Oli Planks signed two acts ending the obligations as the State Department notes a similar wind-up after World War I took years. Britain and empire repaid about 6.75 billion dollars in reverse lend lease during the war, while American aid totaled 31 billion. The report also mentions visitors from Burlington and Wake Forest arriving to spend time with relatives in Tabor City.

Washington Great Britain United States Britain State Marshall Sir Oli Planks State Department Ameri

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James B. Williamson Fowler Infant Daughrand W. C. Fowl Clarendon Nev Noah Duncan McPher Fied Woodrow Sarvis Aan Als AL Williams Presi Tiotary Club Invon Williams Bourn Kizzie Sarvis Lori Ronnie Edward Marshall Loris Mrs. Lillie Soles NAVY Gore’s Lake Truman Charles Fish Independence International Soundphoto Berlin London England Lewis W. Douglas U. S Walter Bedell Smith Russia Charles E. Bohlen George Marshell Lucius Clay U.S Pvt. Byrd Ben Hux Elliven Harold Shelby Dean Jes Hy Waghs W. R. Rebecca Jean Myrtle Beach State Park Nan Ctrickland Bultkin's Court Geert Sea Joe Fowler Aler Helen Stack Burlington Frank M .Gougan Wake Forest D. F. Sle
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