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Newspaper
Tabor City Tribune
Location
Tabor City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1963
Page
1
A delay in essential equipment arrival forces postponement of a planned hiring event. Sportee Corporation of America president Max A. Oks announced via telegraph that key machinery did not reach Tabor City as scheduled, delaying interviews and recruitment efforts.
The Atlan Publishing Company expands staff with three new hires including Carel Ann Melon new social editor living in Brunswick and a rising UNC senior majoring in journalism. The article notes delays and tentative start dates for operations and facility preparations at the Ca lin Warehouse on Fifth St.
The Columbus County treasurer reports corrections to the delinquent tax list for several residents in Williams Township. The community is notified of the May 9 deadline for real estate taxes and an upcoming meeting on Wednesday night June 3 at Williams School Auditorium to discuss the 1963 tobacco crop price supports.
The Future Business Leaders of America data for the 1962 senior class shows 30 pursuing college with above average first semester grades and 14 below par. Of the class 13 percent entered business or trade schools, five joined the armed services, and 13 seniors married, indicating diverse post graduation paths.
At Tabor City High School on May 29 1963 Goldfinch Galifinens son of Mr and Mrs A Goldfinch Sr received a silver loving cup as outstanding citizen More than ten seniors earned awards for excellence in class and activities The ceremony featured speakers Jacqueline Sayre Richard Wright Judith Huffaker Carroll Funvielle and others with the chorus performing Anthem for Spring and Recessional
Representative Williamson pressed for a higher pay raise for non-teacher state employees, seeking $5 monthly more than the standard committee proposal. the original bill called for a $10 increase. In Tab or City politics, four candidates vie for the town commission with Willard Wright, Phil Hughes and newcomers Ned Butler and Maxie Watts outlining plans for growth, water and sewer upgrades, and attracting industry.
Jesse Fisher of Whiteville asked county commissioners to back a two year effort to establish a community college in Columbus County. The drive seeks 1000 dollars in local matching funds with state matching, and donations from Edgewood School earlier funded the campaign. The board set a special meeting to discuss a revaluation program with Southern Appraisal Co and planned a Friday session.
SP Smith owner of Caro Tina Department Stores leads an American business delegation on a Europe tour from June 17 to 30. The caravan, sponsored by Wachovia Bank with NC Department of Agriculture and Chem son Calley, visits England Denmark West Germany France Holland and Belgium meeting agribusiness officials and industry leaders. Participants include Worth Dick Williamson Carl Meners and Bion Sears who will join in New York before returning by jet.
Readable notes announce Emmanuel Holiness School starting Monday at Emmanuel Holiness Church Hill with Mrs Howard Soles directing a well qualified team. Abel Huggin Tron invites parents and students to enroll as the school opens in Iran WAII-00 area.
The county driver's license examiner's office announces summer office hours effective June through August. Tabor City operates Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Whiteville offers Mondays Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Chadbourn is open Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Miz Todd's berries and strawberry preserves from Tabor City travel far beyond North Carolina. A London buyer once ordered 45 cases while many East Coast customers request Georgian and Californian shipments. Miz Todd, known as Miz, started her boarding house in 1921 and remains active despite health setbacks.
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