03 Jan 1947
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Newspaper
Tabor City Tribune
Location
Tabor City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1947
Page
1
Mrs. J Peres Brown and Miss Verne Harrelson announce 1947 tax listings opening Wednesday morning and continuing through the month. Farmers urged to be prepared for farm census details and penalties for late listing at county offices.
Four young 4-H members presented a community program at the Winfield fair grounds, showcasing projects and learning activities. The event featured demonstrations on agriculture, crafts, and responsible citizenship, drawing attendance from families and local 4-H leaders.
P Leggette attends a meet despite an arm injury sustained during the wristmas season. Roberts notes one brother was affected, adding a personal angle to the event.
Bill S. Edmunds, commercial manager of Radio Station WENC, was named chairman of Columbus County's chapter of the North Carolina Good Health Association. The appointment by Harry B. Caldwell of Durbar aims to boost local health attention and coordinate plans to improve health services statewide.
Members gathered Sunday for the Homemakers and Woman's Circle meeting at Mount Taaptist Church. The program included festive decor, exchange of comic gifts, and a special remembrance for CC Legotte. Hostesses Mrs W H Saekey Jr and Mrs W H Saekey served coffee and cake to 23 attendees.
Busy local sign painter has been working with Prince Belper Dorman's Furniture Davis Jewelry Dan on Ding Dornin's Cleaners and others in recent days. The article notes multiple businesses receiving painted signs and displays in a bustling period for the trades.
Mayor J M McGougan names Willard G Cole as Night Mayor for Tabor City to sponsor a safety program on WBT from 11 PM to 1 AM daily. Cole has not been briefed on duties but supports efforts to cut street and highway hazards and reduce deaths. The city plans a date for the program announcement.
Walter H. Paramore spoke to the Rotary Club in Whiteville delivering an engaging talk. He recounted three men on a job and compared them to townsmen seeking only pay, work, or vision for a bigger community, urging focus on growth and prosperity ahead.
Local singers from Jubilee Singer Golden Bells of Chi en Four of Lake City Arlington S Golden St ville Four Bright son Friendly Five of Roc and Humming Birds of Mullin join Gospel of Tabor City. Gold Harmonix extone of Whit of Dilan contest at the Negro school in Tabos City on Jan 1th announced.
Information from the Wilmington Army Recruiting Station confirms Master Sergeant William C. Williams, a former colonel and chaplain of the Sixth Air Force, has shifted to a recruiting sergeant role. He promotes military life in the Tampa area, drawing on a long career in the Officer's Reserve Corps, National Guard and active service.
J W Highmas Lighting Tops the holiday display with red and green and blue lights adorning the Liv Oak street home. Local observers praised the festive scene drawing admiring glances from passersby. Willard of the Merchants Association called it the loveliest decoration of the season.
W L Shaddix of Birmingham spoke at the high school urging wood fire prevention. He announced the distribution of fire prevention booklets and posters to students and asked teen boys to volunteer with a pine top when fires are seen in woodland.
Funeral services for Dennis Malcolm Boyd three month old son of Mr and Mrs A C Boyd were held Sunday afternoon at Forest Lawn cemetery at three o clock with Rev Clyde Prince officiating. He is survived by his parents and grandparents J J Smith Wil Le Boyd and others.
The Civitan athletic fund drive in Tabor City spearheads a coast wide radio series All Aboard for Adventure sponsored by the Woman's Missionary Union and SBC groups. The effort features prize giveaways including a Chevrolet sedan and numerous household items as incentives to boost donations to improve athletic facilities for schools and the community.
Glenn Fowler a ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Gurley Fowle is reported improving at James Walker M Hospital in Wilmington after undergoing an operation to amputate his left arm Saturday morning. He was burned when a high tension wire snared him from a saw dust pile about three weeks ago and doctors attempted to save the limb.
Garrell Motors, a new Plymouth and DeSoto agency led by B. Alton Garrell, nears its grand opening as carpenters work on the front area. James Garrell, Buea Lame, A D Jelly, and C Dal Spivey hold key roles. all are World War II veterans.
The Cape Fear Area C Scouts meet for their annual banquet in Laurinburg on January 17. The date for the next county court of honor is not yet set but will likely be scheduled soon.
Local Scouts and the Woman's Club collected nearly $600 worth of toys for needy children. In a separate tragedy, four year old Douglas Wayne Cartrette died after darting into traffic in front of a car near his home in the Legion Heights area. Funeral services were held from his grandparents’ home with a large community turnout.
A report of a boy's death on Saturday in Sreen Sea area details unclear. The fragmented OCR mentions a boy killed by a horse or trampling and references local names and places with incomplete facts.
Drs. Clayton Spivey and Bob A. leadership urge parents to join the PTA. Spivey announced 21 percent of members have paid dues for the era, calling for active participation and support from families in the school system.
Local readers are invited to attend a program at Cherry Grove Baptist Church as the community brings in guests from Washington and Greensboro. Reports mention visits by Bobby Norris Kaye unit Billy Crenshaw and others, with residents traveling for holidays and health updates among neighbors in Boone and nearby areas.
The North Carolina Utility Commission's plan reduces Tide Water Power Company electric rates effective with January 1987 meter readings. About 1000 customers gain roughly 60 000 annually, increasing Tide Water’s total rate reductions in the past year to 161 000.
Conservation agencies in the region promote fire lanes to slow fires and reduce damage while supporting wildlife food sources. Plowed lines provide fire protection and serve as seed beds for plants that feed birds and animals, with grass and grain mixes not diminishing fire lane effectiveness.
The marriage of Burnell Mills and Mr Gore occurred in Conway with Mills as the daughter of Mrs Osr Mills and the groom son of Mr F. The couple wore wedding attire with soft accessories and are now at home with the groom's parents.
Mrs Lucy Mill and Mrs Wi Wilnunggton with Mr and Mrs Norman Gi enjoyed Sunday afternoon at Mrs Osta Mills. Linda Hutt celebrated a birthday on December 29 with Mr and Mrs Robert William of Denver. Annie Louw Waght from Charleston visited Mrs Smith and Veotinge during the holiday season.
A reader asks when to harvest tobacco after curing and how to prevent root diseases, noting sun drying helps roots. The article also advises about wiring a farm for power and asks about turning plows for cultivation, with expert responses from agricultural authorities and extension staff.
Disjointed excerpt shows Chief Waters near Willard Wright's Refrigeration service while the editor drafts a note to discuss work. Text hints at preparations, cigars, and an upcoming addition involving nine pigs, with police referenced.
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