Father of slain son presses murder theory in Columbus case
J D Lewis aged 72 walked seven and a half miles to discuss the unsolved death of his son Elbert Lewis. He questions whether the fatality was murder or self harm, urging confirmation through ironclad proof while noting gun handling and fingerprint issues hinder the investigation.
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Columbus Insurance Company
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New Principal Chosen By Tabor City School Board
The Tabor City School Board hires a new principal for the 1957-58 term amid ongoing controversy. Advocates urge unity among teachers students and parents to ensure a successful year, praising the appointee’s educational background and commitment. The piece stresses cooperation as essential to a stable school year.
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Tabor City
C. H. Pinner
Local recreation club plans summer program for youths
The club, led by Randall Burl, announces a well rounded summer recreation program for youngsters. It aims to be an asset to the community with strong parent participation encouraged, despite rare concerns about parental involvement in Gearous events.
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Tan and
Jaycee Clubs
CIE
Randall Burl
Ice Cream in North Carolina Tops National Producing Status
NC produces about 13,435,000 gallons of ice cream last year with per person use at 12.3 quarts. Vanilla chocolate and berry lead flavors among over 200 varieties, as ice cream is framed as a nutritious dairy food.
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America
North Carolina
N.C
Hunn
Henderson Gold Leaf
Satan
Eve
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Rebekah
Sampson
Moses
Cain
Abel
Tigal Sen
David
Red Sea
Miss Columbus County Pageant Shines in Burlington
Readers celebrate the Miss Columbus County beauty pageant production praised for long planning hours. Best wishes go to the new Miss Columbus County as she aims for the Miss North Carolina title in Burlington.
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Beuwurur
Labor City
Columbus
Baseball Lore Crosses Duke Chapel Sermons and Old College Rivalries
A humorous collage links Rev. John T. Cleland and Jack Coombs at Duke with UNC coach Burn Hearn, recalling baseball wisdom and sermon quirks. The piece cites 1896 newspaper notes on baseball’s influence, Kernersville reader letters, and colorful rhymes about preachers, bankers, and lawyers at the game.
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Duke University School of Religion
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Tom, Dick
Harry
Chapel Hill
Coombs
Burn Hearn
University of North Carolina
UNC
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Fielding
Come to See Us Postcard Message Echoes Old Gossip
A fragmented postcard phrase recalls a humorous exchange between governors. One remark imagines a governor saying he had not fired a sheriff all week, reflecting informal, archival political humor from an earlier era.
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N.C
McGougan Advocates Wednesday Working Week
A one day working week is promoted by McGougan owner of McGou Electric as a practical schedule. The piece notes the boss Jack sometimes argues with workers and suspects Seven neglects Wednesdays.
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Electric Compas
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Power Mower Tests and Circus Tickets Offer
A reader recounts how a power lawn mower impressed his father during visits and led to a joke about a father driving 170 miles to mow a lawn. The note also mentions Ringling Bros Circus plans in Reynolds Coliseum on June 17 and a casual contest to win free circus tickets by guessing a serial number.
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Ringling
Bros. Circus
Reynolds Colesium
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