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Newspaper
Tabor City Tribune
Location
Tabor City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1949
Page
8
A gun blast death is reported for Harry Farmer with coroner notes detailing the suspect, location, and ongoing investigation. Names including Verne Rea and Reuben Roberts appear among witnesses or involved parties as officers pursue leads.
The Tabor City High School Glee Club plans its annual Christmas program on Tuesday December 15 in the school auditorium. Woody is director and Nell Fowler accompanies. Patrons are invited to attend.
The nephew of Cox, a Florence resident, was accidentally shot Monday morning while duck hunting near the Santee River in Berkeley County. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Stoudemire Funeral Home in Provence with burial at Mt Hope Cemetery Florence. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Carmichael, a two year old daughter Lucile, his mother Mrs WOA Lewis of Florence, and two brothers with relatives in Marion.
A local Department Store named To Have Dept Store defeated rival store in a closely watched confrontation. The event cemented the retailer's market position amid ongoing competition in the area.
A fragmented notice reports Crutchfield hosting a Manchester style event at the Rex in Yaber City. An audience attendance is listed with preparations and baskets for a local church tied activity in Lamberton.
The 1949 50 Cerro Gordy boys and Labor City girls squads feature key players like Earl Stan and Joy Waddell while facing strong district contenders Whiteville Lumberton Clinton Rosevary and Bladenboro. The schedule lists December games through February across multiple sites, highlighting rival matchups and travel dates.
At a merchants association banquet last Thursday evening two Alperts Albert Wallaus and Albert Gomuinet were elected to top roles in two groups Ubelle Cassierenames-Asseenatant and the Kory Club. There is talk of ties and a potential mayoral bid by Albert Golatinca amid a broader Albert naming feud.
The Junior Class of Geown Sea High School will stage Little Women on Friday December 9 in the school auditorium. Cast includes Rosa Hell Sarvis as Jo and Aneine Bruce Paipps as Amy with Delia Wilson Beth Penny Grainser as Marmee Sibyilae Collins Aunt March and more. Curtain at 8:00. Tickets 25 cents students 50 cents adults.
Green Sea high school girls won 49 to 41 while the boys edged Floyds 37 to 35 in a Tuesday tilt. The boys’ first team played the entire game without a player fouling out. Neon tubes marked early television receiver lighting in the era.
Potatoes sold at a record year with the shorty sweet potato market auction closing last Friday. Buyers purchased more than half a million bushels for over one million dollars, while total exports since opening reached 409,527 bushels. The 1949 season averaged 2.0 per bushel, with the 1948 season higher, though 1949’s lower quality makes the apparent average misleading. Market officials note independent buying will continue after the auction ends.
Claus arrives at the American Legion Hut Friday at 7 o'clock for the Tabor Cig Woman's Club festival chaired by Miss Kate Jones. Santa and helpers will collect letters from attending children. Highlights include vie awards for the baby popularity contest coronation of a queen, tin boots cake walks and bingo. The event closes with club members hosting a reception after Wednesday kickoff.
Joney Day underwent Tuesday morning heart surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore to treat a congenital condition. Officials report the operation was successful and he is doing fine. Columbus County citizens previously contributed over $2300 in August for the Lawrimore boy’s treatment. another examination is scheduled with potential public funds needed for any further operation.
North Carolina led Southern Farm Bureau activity ranking fifth nationwide with 72 221 certified members as of Nov 30. Edwards and Taylor plan to push NCFB toward 80 000 by the PBP convention in Chicago on Dec 10. Pitt County was the leading county with 3 524 members. Robeson saw the largest gain. The Southern increase totaled 33 521, outpaced by the national rise.
George F Best died at his home Saturday afternoon after a one day illness. Funeral services were conducted at Old Zion Methodist Church Monday at 3 PM with Rev G W Crutchfield and Rev T H Wood officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. He was a lifelong church member and former Sunday school superintendent. Survived by wife Joanne Best a son Carver at home a daughter Mrs Joe Halford of Perrysburg Ohio two brothers W C Best Mobile Alabama and J L Best McCray Georgia.
Mrs. ALM Stevens 68 died at her home early Monday after a lengthy illness. Funeral rites were held Tuesday at 2 PM at Fire Baptized Holiness church with Rev. GA Guy and Rev. Vance Noreton officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn cemetery. Survived by husband three sons H D G E and H S Al of Tabor City two daughters Aiis Preston Watts and Mrs Ed Jernigan of Tabor City brothers F C Todd Conway D A Todd Chadbourn J N Todd Bladenboro Ben Todd Greensboro W C Todd and D Todd both of Tabor City.
The North Carolina Highway Commission oversees the nation’s largest state road network, totaling about 63,000 miles of highway and rural roads across varied terrains. The commission, with a $200 million secondary road program, employs thousands and operates under strict legislative and budgetary oversight since its 1915 origin.
Members of the Board of rectors of the Tabor City Merchants Association will meet at 10:30 oclock morning in the association office. Larry Ashby, executive secretary of the nation, announced the meeting aims to prepare ballots for the 1950 board member election. Board members are expected to attend.
Miss Garrell lost in a regional safety radio contest aired from Raleigh Chapel Hill on Sunday. Contestants included Miss Garrell and five eastern state winners with questions on safety and engineering. The program featured a New Bern student and Indian student as guests. Goldfinch named president of Tabor City Merchants Association at a banquet.
A survey by Dr. Dobrovsky and colleagues with County Agent J P Quinerly found light strawberry mite infestation across Columbus County fields on November 1. Most fields had few mites per plant, some spots heavy, and experts advise no action in light cases if cold weather continues though early-season insecticide use or dinitro dusts may help in more infested plots. The report notes timing for winter treatment and recommends dinitro dusts mixed with sulfur applied under dry conditions.
Iron Hill Church reported a large turnout for Thanksgiving services this week. The congregation also noted an offering of 122.53 dollars raised during the special services, reflecting broad participation and strong support from members.
The Tabor City Tribune runs a Big Christmas Contest from December 5 to December 31, 1949. Residents of Columbus County North Carolina and Horry County South Carolina may enter. Prizes include a Western Flyer bicycle for 500 subscriptions and other gifts like mixers and radios. entry requires registration and payment with each subscription.
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