Tabor City And Chadbourn Share Population Figure
The item notes equal population between Tabor City and Chadbourn, mentions a Tri editorial about the retiring Ashby and refers to local figures such as P.M. Hucks and an association.
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Newspaper
Tabor City Tribune
Location
Tabor City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1950
Page
1
The item notes equal population between Tabor City and Chadbourn, mentions a Tri editorial about the retiring Ashby and refers to local figures such as P.M. Hucks and an association.
Arthur W. Williamson census supervisor said the April 1 tally for Columbus county is 50 585 with non residents to be credited later. He cautioned revisions unlikely but possible after thorough checks. Town totals list Chadbourn and Tabor City at 2 101 each. Whiteville 4 235. others include Fair Bluff 1 050 and Lake Waccamaw 573.
Larry Ashby bids farewell after thirteen months of stewardship praising the community, noting Horace Carter as successor. He expresses confidence in Carter’s conscience and foresight and thanks readers for their support as the Tribune continues its time honored journalism.
Bruce Harrelson injured in an elevator fall last week suffers two broken arms. He accuses Columbus County Hospital of negligence and a nurse of denying breakfast and care while he remained a patient. He sought transfer to Florence infirmary after hospital staff blocked discharge.
A Rotary club gathering was held Monday with Jackson presiding. The event featured remarks by H. P. B. and other members were noted, including Carter and Rae in attendance.
A low fidelity report notes a Sunday family reunion at the home of B. F. Cox on Tabor City Route 1 honoring Corporal Albro Stevens. He is returning today from Langley Field Virginia after a two week visit. attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Mayo Hardee and others.
Mr and Mrs J E Rockwell of Tabor City announce the marriage of their daughter Thelma to J C Larrimore son of Mrs Walter Hibburn of Chadbourn and the late Hobson Larrimore The wedding occurred Sunday afternoon June 11 at 3 50 in Conway South Carolina Guests included Clinton Grainger Hilda Faye Rockwell Mary Valma Ray and others A dinner followed hosted by Mrs Clinton Grainger for the couple and families.
Velma Graham, a snow University student, was guest speaker at the general meeting of the Woman's Missionary Union of Mount Tabor Baptist church held in the church auditorium Monday afternoon. Mrs. R. B. Mallard, president, presided over the business session. The Tabor City Civitan Club met at City Cafe for its regular supper meeting Monday evening with J. O. Prince, newly installed president, presiding over a brief business session.
County health officer Dr. Floyd Johnson announces a countywide mass chest X ray set for July 7 through late June. The program includes district chairs in Whiteville Chadbourn Evergreen Hallsboro Fair Bluff and other towns with 30 stops planned and five units operating. Public health staff plus the State Board of Health coordinate house to house outreach and publicity through Home Demonstration Clubs and local organizations.
Emerson residents shared multiple visits during the week. Mrs. Tom Nealey and Mrs. Braxton Cart resle motored to Loris to see Mrs. Charles Temp, a Community Hospital patient. J W Norris, Archie Nobles and others spent Sundays with relatives in Howard and Hallsboro.
Elbert Suggs and Mrs. Lizzie Long made a business trip to Whiteville on Monday. Jinks Harper traveled to Wilmington on business last week. Many residents visited relatives and friends across Nakina Loris Tabor City Jackson ville and other nearby towns with长 several gatherings noted including visits to Mrs. Gore and Mrs. Faulk.
Wilmington powered past Tabor City 7 to 4 as 26 hits were logged. Burmey Stevens led Tabor City with five at bats and three singles, while Bert Grant earned the win for Wilmington with support from Jeffreys on in relief.
Leslie J. F. Holland of Carolina Telephone announces a new dial exchange for Tabor City, starting June 19 at 7 am. All numbers will change. a temporary directory will be issued. The project costs about 70 000 and includes new lines and equipment. a later 60 000 toll line to Whiteville will extend service. The upgrade aims to serve about 75 additional subscribers.
Civitan Club held its annual officers installation and ladies night banquet at the Palmetto region Pee Dee Lodge on Tuesday evening June 6. Ed Edmunds district governor of Civitan International installed officers including J Prince vice president Leon Fonvielle Clarence Wilbuzzky recant-at-arms and board members J C Bell Trey Bennett Arthur Prince Cecil Mercer and Willard Wright. Bob Coldfelder of the Wace Company served as master of ceremonies with guests Lt Gov and Mrs Ed Edmunds East Governor and Mrs Paul Woodall of Whiteville and Miss Millicent Simon of Tabor City in attendance.
Mr and Mrs Charles Tompkins announce the birth of a son at Loris Community Hospital on Thursday morning June 8.
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