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Newspaper
Tabor City Tribune
Location
Tabor City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1949
Page
1
Alton J. Blakeslee, science writer, predicts polio conquest progresses with vaccine hope. He cites recent advances include monkey immunization and drugs that protect mice, while noting human vaccines are not yet proven. Parents are advised to watch for symptoms and reduce exposure during outbreaks.
Editorial argues June 4 vote in Columbus County and eight counties on a $225,000,000 road bond plan. It says bonds to be paid from the General Fund and not politically divisive, urging voters to support financing roads for rural areas, schools, and economic growth. It emphasizes roads as essential for agriculture and state development.
The article notes Reverend R C Foster will deliver the Tabor High School graduation address. Principal C H Pinner announced the speaker as Lloyd Cwler, a Whiteville figure, with other details describing the ceremony program, recessional, and the 149 graduates listed along with marshals and speakers for various segments.
Funeral services for Howell Rabon of Holy Counts were conducted Wednesday morning at 1 Kernel by Reverend Blease Sant Union wel Frown in the Cemetery. Rabon died at 68 in Conway Hospital and is survived by four sons Frank Alex George and Coley and four daughters Mrs Rioda Aobard Mrs T Jones Mrs Signer Bell and Ha Rabon. Edith Stafford and Miss Margaret Scogield will join reading programs at Tabor City schools.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Hayes formerly of Whiteville and Baltimore Md are new Tabor City residents. Hayes works with Inman Cox and Gore Funeral Home, once Jessupiman Funes Home. Mrs Hayes a Columbus County native and daughter of Mrs Howy Taxes of Guideway. They have one daughter Jo aged five. The family settles in an apartment on the second floor of the funeral home. Pvt Die Wilson visited relatives weekend. Jane Parham and Nathan Wilson mentioned.
The Columbus Farm Bureau endorses a bond issue with president B C Panhesneges asserting voter approval. Local residents claim bonds would be paid by tax on gasoline only, not through general revenue.
The Tudor City PTA reelected its entire officer slate for the coming year. Mrs J C Singletary was chosen president, Mrs B A Gurrell vice president, Mrs D A Blue secretary, and Mr Anne Brooks Me treasurer.
Ten candidates filed for four municipal seats as deadlines neared with withdrawals hinted. Several incumbents and hopefuls, including mayoral contenders, faced late moves while rumors swirled about withdrawals and late entries ahead of Saturday’s deadline.
The Junior American Legion tent meets in Linvilleburg Monday night June 6 for their first scheduled game at the mest field, an exhibition with Williams All Stars canceled due to rain. The Tribune reprints League 2 schedule for the Tabor City area listing matches from June 6 through July 1 across Raeford Whiteville Laurinburg and Tabor City.
A Morehead City Technical Institute branch of NC State College hosts students in tech studies while they participate in welding, engines lab work, photography classes, theatre with Joan of Lorraine, and local fisheries lab tours. Photos show Jim Spainhour, Robert Crowell, George Goff, Will Stroud, Toby Moss, Elvis Rigsbee, and others involved in engineering drawing, storytelling, and lab demonstrations.
Mrs Lester Long reports visits from Lawrence Lone of Newport Virginia and other relatives. Several families including Stocks Long and Gove hosted gatherings with extended kin such as Carl Stocks Sewall Lane and J C Cox visiting on Sunday afternoon in a community social spread across the Gadeway area.
The Theft Bureau announced the discovery of 40 recovered vehicles and investigations into 48 additional thefts during the month. Total penalties and fees collected included 2,761 for private licensed trucks and 53,249 in add-on fees, with 31,702 in penalties and 36,483 total penalties. W. E. Koonce directs the bureau.
Community items report Mrs Vernie Nobles recovering at home with well wishes. Lewis Soles ill since last month and others visit Mr and Mrs Ben Hinson. Mrs B G Hinson improves after Conway Hospital stay. The column includes weather and local observations, plus a humorous aside about tea consumption patterns.
Moris Garret town clerk urges merchants and residents to renew licenses by June, with a 15 dollar renewal fee. Stores close for Mendil Day observances, and local announcements include pop queen crowning and farm reports.
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