31 Jan 1947
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Newspaper
Tabor City Tribune
Location
Tabor City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1947
Page
1
A fragmented letter discusses political pressure in Georgia involving Herman Talmadge and a judge. The writer pleads for support, claims unfair treatment, and references governor influence and assembly actions. The tone shows personal frustration over a judgeship and family ties in politics.
The notice records U S Army enlistments amid veterans gathering for a ceremony. Names of participants and local organizers appear, highlighting continued service and community support.
In Tabor City and Whiteville area streets, crews reattached work after a weather break. Reynolds oversees finish work with several hands while state workers clear ditches and drainage along Fan Bluff road toward the old Stumble Inn site.
The North Carolina Farm Bureau group met in Asheville to select delegates and committee members. Whiteville’s G. Prevatte and J. P. Quinerly headed committees on Nomination and Membership, with several locals named to fruit and vegetable, livestock, and large delegation roles. Publicity posts were assigned to James Rogers, W Horace Carter, and B Gordon Lewis from Columbus County news outlets.
Whiteville boys lost to Tabor City 48 to 20 at the gym with Earl Stanley leading the scoring for the winners and Fipps and Soles close behind. Whiteville girls fell 31 to 41 as Catherine Sibbett led with eight points and Peggy Inman and Ann Jordan added six each in a defensive contest.
The Porter Swamp Baptist Church will host the leadership conference of the Woman's Missionary Union of Columbus Association on February 7 at 4 15 p m. Members are urged to attend along with a school group and Mrs Reece and M Be Ermena.
Morrison D. Wright, son of Mr and Mrs Otto Wright, returned home from active duty after serving in the Army Air Forces. He saw duty in Panama and was assigned to a field unit abroad.
A county-wide teachers meeting is planned for February to organize arrivals and events in White, with local educations officials coordinating schedules and attendance.
Officials announced that Life Of Paul will be shown at the local Presbyterian church this Sunday at 7 30 p m. The public is invited to attend.
Mayor Jack McGougan faced criticism after Willard G. Cole was named night mayor in a statewide safety drive. Critics say the honorary role, intended to boost night safety, contrasts with McGougan’s alleged laziness in handling nocturnal duties. WEC and local property owners referenced in discussion.
The seventeenth Cooperative Essay Contest offers a year’s tuition and over 1000 in cash and wares to rural NC youths under 21 in high school. Winners progress from school to county to district finals, with Raleigh hosting the finals, and prizes include a tuition scholarship and cash.
R. B. Britt of Tabor City opens Construction Works at the City Cash Store and Station. The shop offers tractor repair tire repair diesel engine work and auto repairs day or night with plans for diesel gas and fuel service.
A local drive highlights accidental deaths in Columbus County with 36 potential losses by next January. The Civic groups plan a $10,000 school and community recreation project, aiming to unite citizens in fundraising as several fatal incidents have occurred this year. A meeting tonight will discuss immediate funding proposals and progress.
The Rotary club and local groups review a proposed athletic program with a paid director for summer and winter activities. A concrete basketball court for skating at the Tabor City Negro school is discussed along with broader recreation for smaller children.
Mrs J F Wray was admitted to James Walker Memorial Hospital in Wilmington Monday night for virus pneumonia treatment. Late hospital reports indicate she is improving.
The weekly summary reviews action by the General Assembly on public employee pay and education bills. It notes Senate and House maneuvers over a supplementary pay bill for teachers and staff, conference reports, and looming biennial appropriation debates. Also covered are HB 73 HB 90 and SB 36 proposals affecting teacher tuition, stipends, and tax deductions and the influence of groups like the South Piedmont Lobby in shaping education policy.
The March of Dimes drive posted weak results with limited donations area wide. Funeral notices for Mrs. Annie Rogers reference surviving daughters and brothers as the drive’s response and community efforts to publicize the campaign were still unfolding.
The Homelake Sunday School class and Basin Women's circle of Mount Tabor Japlist church met with Mrs. A M Smith at her residence Thursday evening. The program described the religions of the world and discussed helping privileged children. Mrs. Williams will host the joint meeting February 20 at her home.
Tabor City's Red Devils fell 35 to 26 to Hallshore Quint. Tahoe City well scored 24 to 12 for Hallshore. The Red Devils wrap up their week and plan a light schedule next week with several upcoming games in Whiteville and around town.
The Wilmington area SENCBA outlines plans for a 194ner fishing rodeo with a 5 000 fish catch target as part of its program. The group’s board of directors includes leaders from Wilmington Wrightsville Beach Carolina Beach and Holden Beach with upcoming development talks for Shallotte and nearby areas.
The Magnolia Quartette now on WENC broadcasts will give a Sunday evening program at New Life Bantry Church on February 9 at 7 PM. Public invited. Calformia Trek film stars Ray Miland Barbara Stanwyck and Barry Fitzgerald depicts California's bitter battle to be admitted as a state.
S P Fairclothe dies at home Tuesday afternoon after a lengthy illness. He leaves one son Rudolph of Tabor City and six siblings including Bert Harron Terry McMilton. Surviving relatives listed as brothers in the notice.
The Tabor City junior squad defeated Williams junior team on a Tuesday night by the sea. Beroney Stevens led scorers with a point total and Weldon Hunt added six points for Williams in the loss.
Samuel M. Todd of Whiteville died at Walker Memorial Hospital. The funeral was held at 2 oclock with burial at the family plot. Survived by three children Anders Todd, Mrs S J Todd of Tabor City, and M Ward of Whiteville. Rev L T Jon officiated. The family requests donations to a local church in lieu of flowers.
The text notes Mr and Mrs Andersons attending a theatre meeting with references to a convention in North Carolina and events spanning Sunday to Tuesday evening at a hotel. Mentions two colored women and unnamed participants. The fragmentary passage is unclear on outcomes or specifics.
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