Coroner's Jury Finds Triple Deaths Due To Reckless Driving
A coroner's jury in Henderson County concluded that W E Shipman colored driver of the car responsible for the July 1 crash near Conway caused the death of three Cox children and recommended further investigation. The Cox family, returning home from tobacco work, were struck on Route 9 as they headed toward Loris. The victims were Hettie L Cox 14 Roger Cox 17 months and William Davis Cox 11. Six others were injured or recovering. Probate records show Shipman to be held until the October court session unless bond is posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
W. E. Shipman
Shipman
Conway
John S. Dix
Lloyd Bell
Foreman
Alan Bruton
Brooks Whittington
Clyde Floyd
Marion Benton
Richard Cartrette
Ruben Long
R. D. Epps
R W. Crawford
Loris
Shelton Grainger
Grainger
Nger
Epps
Shipan
Be Re Mark
Burroughs Cox
Roger Cox
Grover Prince
Coxes
Prince
Crawford
Dix
Hettie L. Cox
Williliam F. Cox
Burroughs’ Cox
William Davis Cox
Ly J. Cox
Norma Cox
Larr Burroughs Pp. Cox
Beulah
Melba Cox
Grady Cox
Ouida Cox
Beach Hut at Crescent Beach Hints of Family Plans
The Shelley family home near Crescent Beach is described as a small 4rooms dwelling close to the post office. Mrs. W. H. Shelley Sr plans to spend next week at the resort while relatives, including Hatcher of Atlanta and Billy Spy of Tabor City, visit their grandmother Mrs. J. S. Spivey. sybil Williams is noted as a guest at the Crescent summer spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brach
William Shelley
Comple Crescent Beach
Ts Ton
Crescent
W. H. Shelley
Hatcher
Atlanta, Ga
Billy
Tabor City
J. S. Spivey
Douglas
Sybil Williams
Martha Brooks Bell
Te Dt Crescent
National Guard Officers Reccommended Again in North Carolina
Harrelson and Inman are deemed too old for officer roles in the North Carolina National Guard. Local officials submitted new nominations including John W. Barlow and Roy Guitkin as commanding officer and adjutant. Enlistment for the new company is expected within weeks, with state approval pending. USDA extends support price for dry milk through August 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Harrelson
Inman
Vmolowine
Phuridter
Judes Advocate Generale
W. A. Williams
Phillips Harrelton
Ralph Inemein
J. M. Hall, Jr
Ctv
Thisext
Wikton
Pabor City
Williams
John W. Barlow
Roy Guitkin
Raleigh
Feder
North Carolina National Guard
119Th, Infantry
USDA
Waccamaw B and T declares dividend for shareholders
BLNith vice president of the Waccamaw Bank and Tryct company announced a a0 cent per share dividend to be paid on or before June 16 to record holders as of June aa. The aggregate dividend of 10.06 will go to more than 200 stockholders, mainly local residents served by the bank. Nemith noted strong business volume and factory-level first six months earnings. Mbert Sehild, owner of the Soldt Tenertment store, returns today from New York buying trip and will visit the women department. Leonard travels to Spartanburg to see his son Carmen G Leonard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blnith
Waccamaw Bank
Tryct Company
My Nemith
Mbert Sehild
Theece
New York
Tyrese Basmadays
Adie
Athletic Field Is Taking Shape
The Civitan club plans a high school athletic field costing about 10,000 dollars with 4,000 funded so far. Groundwork completed including leveling to prepare for fencing. Fencing is ordered and expected by the next term, with more drives planned to finish the field and grandstand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civitan Club
Dodgers Win to Extend Streak in Lumber River Clash
The Taborsodge Dodgers down Charbourn nine four to eight in a tight game with lead changes. Fipps scored the decisive run on a seventh inning miscue as Stevens strong relief helped seal the win. Wright went 2 for 4 as Dodges crest to first place in the second half with four wins and none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charbourn
Dodgers
Fipps
Stevens
Wilkins
Wright
Sweet Potato Vine Row Harvester Details Issued
North Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station releases Bulletin No. 358 describing the design construction and operation of the sweet potato vine row harvester. Supervising engineer G W Giles explains how the machine harvests vines for use as livestock feed and how silage comparable to corn silage may be produced. Copies available from the Agricultural Editor State College Station Raleigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C
G. W. Giles
C. Station
State Colege Station
Raeigh
Funeral for James Long Held at Dothan Methodist
Funeral services were held Monday at 1 o'clock from the Dothan Methodist church for James Long who died Saturday night. The local elected secretary Verna Graham of Tabor City was elected for the coming year at the annual meeting of the Colored District Conference, a five–county body, held at Chevy Grove Baptist Church in South Whiteville. Williams of Whiteville was named president and Mrs. M, state field worker of Raleigh, spoke as guest. The Church of God band from Dillon will perform at the Pubor City Fire Baptists church on Sunday, July 20 at 3 p.m. Public is invited. Mrs. E. G. Baldwin hosted her brother J. L. Armstrong and Mr. Armstrong who visited Myrtle Beach today.
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Dothan Methodist Church
James Long
Colored District
Chevy Grove
Whiteville
Verna Graham
Tabor City
Yeu Williams
Whitevil
Raleieh W
Church of God
W.D.S.C
Dillon
Pubor City
Holmes
22 Year Old Negro Man Killed Here Saturday
A 22 year old Black laborer named James Levy was shot and killed by a white man, Lewis Lewis, in Tabor City on Saturday after a store dispute. Lewis surrendered to police and was released on a $5,000 bond pending an inquest in Columbus County. The incident followed a curfew-related argument after Levy entered the shop to order beer.
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Tabor City
James Levy
Levy Lewis
Lewis
Columbus County
Whiteville
King
Wes
Len
Nego
A. O. King Jr To Assist Peay In Whiteville
A. O. King Jr. will assist J. W. Buck Peay in operating the Planter's Warehouse in Whiteville for the coming tobacco season. King, regarded by buyers and warehousemen as top in the county, has worked at markets in Wilson, Mebane, Boone, Marlboro Md., and South Boston Va. and will partner with Peay to ensure continued sales for local farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hin
Tabor City
Busin
Phillips Harrelson Hospitalization Reported
Phillips Harrelson, superintendent of the Tabor City street department, was admitted to Veterans Hospital in Fayetteville Monday night. A World War II veteran, he served in the Coast Guard Luzon area and held warrant and petty officer ranks. He recently failed a proposed enlistment due to age limits and has received multiple commendations for valor.
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Parlow
Bu‘fkin Tarlow
Tabor City
Merchants Association
15Th Air Force
Bufkin
Marine Corps
National Guard
Phillips Harrelson
Veterans Hospital
Fayetteville
N Harrelson
Veterans of Foreign War
Harrelson
Coast Guard
Luzon
Mrs H El Reli Entertains On Birthday Party
Mrs H El Reli hosted a Tuesday birthday gathering for Sybil Willeins with cake and drinks, inviting several friends. Other notes mention Miss Meoreiet Poston reciting at Crescent F week and a tobacco curing barn fire near Tabor City with minimal damage. Subscriptions to the Tabor Tribune urged renewal for $2.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. EL Reli
Sybil Willeins
Butch Lennon
Ruth Reynolds
Martin Brooks Ball
Curbie Cox
West Virginia
Kentucky
Ohio
Dal Todd
Trudenboro
Meoreiet Poston
Tunice Reynolds
Crescent
New Church To Be Completed Within 60 Days
A six week tent revival led by Rev. J M Pope and Rev R M Pope spurred the start of construction on the Full Gospel Tabernacle church. The foundation is laid and the 60 by 60 feet block building will seat 260 to 390 worshippers with Sunday school classes. Weekend services under the tent begin this coming day, Saturdays and Sundays at 8 30, led by the pastors, continuing until the church is finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Pope
R. M. Pope
Full Gospel Tabernacle Church
Overseas Dead To Be Returned To States Soon
The War Department reports World War II remains to be sent home starting October with Pacific theater remains arriving around October 5 and European area remains by about October 30. Charlotte depot designated one of fifteen distribution centers to return remains for North and South Carolina with advance notification to relatives.
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Quartermaster General
Weto
D. C
San Francisco
Charlotte Quarter
United States
Charlotte
North
South Carolina
Coroner's Jury Orders Evelyn Davis Held on Axe Slaying
A coroner's jury in Tabor City directed Evelyn Davis a colored woman to be held for grand jury action in the axe killing of her husband Anthem Davis. The defendant was released Saturday morning on bail set at $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Davis
Tabor City
Anthem Davis
Fire protection value noted for forest land owners
The report shows 17 8 fires in 1044 with 96 503 occurring on unprotected land. Of 120,48,000 acres of forest land, 93,000,000 acres were without protection, highlighting the need for protection efforts by federal and private groups.
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Horace Carter
Memphis
Feflaw
Shelley
Oweo
Banu Eo
Book and ‘Trust
N. C. Writton
North Carolina Fair Partners of America
Rufus Warren
Clinton, N
J.warren Smith
Vocations Education
Rufus
Virginia Forestry
Holiday Lake
Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest
Farmville
Farmville, Virginiathers Taking Part In the Precent Right, W. K. Beichler
State Forester
Seaboard Air
Tn. Hoskins
Industrial 1d
C. M. Butler
Voea- Railr
Ealvie Bracher
Antioch Methodist Church
Joe
Cemete
J. Bracher
Route 4
Geneva
Devs
Conway Hospital
Wv. B. Faircloth
W. B.reloth
Tennessee
Pane
Chattanooga
J. Fs
Zeno Faircloth
Rel Harveson
Wampee
Mr McMillan
Tabor Ciy
Nealy Monroe
Rogers
Neal Monroe
Loris Methodist Church
Patterson Certery
Horry
Dillon County
Lawrence K Rogers
Alice Harrelson Rogers
Tyer
Beri
Att Gundine
Mattie Ward Rover
Airee
Hinston
Bro Rovers
Loi
Loris Methodist Chavel
Wilt
Tey
Gleaton
Lynchburge
Waccamaw B&t
W. Leonard
Wedneday
Carmen G Leonard
Spartanburg
Negro News
Tobacco Assocates, Inc
Carolinas
Columbus Tobacco Winwers
A. O. King, Jr
Peay
Avnet
Tabor
Tabor Tribune
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