Prisoner At The Bar Slated Here Monday
A dramatic reading titled Prisoner At The Bar about a young husband killed his wife while intoxicated will be presented at Saint Paul Periodist Church Monday evening. The event, sponsored by Methodist churches, features Joseph P L Coble and a cast from local churches and is directed by Rev. Jackson Baxter. The program aims to engage the public in a courtroom drama centered on alcohol’s impact.
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Saint Paul
Dr. Cox
Siber
Bethesda
Charac
Chimes Dedicated at Sunday Service for Soldier Role
A Sunday service honored Robert Byrd age 30 honored posthumously with chimes dedicated by Ta ma Auto associate. Byrd, who served with the Fifth Army in Anzio, was inducted in June 1944.
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Imnes
St. Church
Mr. Rovers
Tama Auto
Robert Byrd
Anzio
Byrd
Army
Ile
C2 le Chestnut
In Memory Of Mr. Quin Fowler
In memory of Quin Fowler who died April 1 1947 messages of love note his life and sorrow. The verse expresses faith that he rests in peace and memories keep him near. Also mentions Mrs Ernest Hardee and a local Firestone toy sale attended by Carland Fowler and Jimmy Dicus in Charlotte.
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Quin Fowler
Daddy
Ernest Hardee
Carland Powler
Jimmy Dicus
Firestone
Firestone Company
Charlotte
Civitan Club Reports Fence On Order For New High School Field
Civitan officials say fencing for the proposed high school athletic field has been ordered and will be erected before fall opening. The project totals about 910,000 with fencing alone costing around 4,000. Fence installation is underway as the first step.
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Civitan Club
Civitans
Auxiliary Hostess Leads Presbyterian Ladies Evening
Mrs L W Jenkins hosted the Auxiliary of the local Presbyterian church at her home Monday evening. Mrs J A Huffham led devotion and study, with a program titled I Am My Brothers Keeper. Mrs Roland Balwin presided over business, and refreshments were served. visitor Mrs N H Denerette of Gainsville Fla. and new member Mi ner Strickland attended.
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S. L. W. Jenkins
J. A. Huffham
J. P. Brown
Roland Balwin
N. H. Denerette
Gainsville, Fla
Mi Iner Strickland
Sweet Potato Council Plans Florence Meeting Date
B Alton Garrell president of the Carolinas Sweet Potato council attended a Lumberton meeting. The council decided to hold its annual gathering in Florence South Carolina on July 18.
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B. Alton Garrell
Carolinas
Baseballers Win Fourth In Row For Tabor City Dodgers
The Tabor City Dodgers beat Proctorville 4 to 2 to win their fourth straight Lum ber River league game. Pitcher Glen Stevens held Proctorville to one hit in five innings before headaches led to a relief by Joe Steed and Fred Soles. Jack Spivey had two hits in four at bats as the Dodgers prepare to meet Chadbourn Sunday at 3 p.m.
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Tabor City
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lathan of Clarkton hosted guests Sunday. Scott Lloyd of Fair Bluff visited his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Joe H. Anderson. Frank Thompson left for Brevard to attend a function. Leo White Fisher Jr. visited by University of North Carolina. Janell White planned visits to Florence and Darlington. Ruth Dale Reynolds hosted at Crescent Beach with the Reynolds family staying until fall. Mrs. M. L. McClimon attended ECTC summer school at Greenville.
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Ray Lathan
Clarkton
A. A. White
Letha Butler
Scott Lloyd
Fair Bluff
Joe H. Anderson
Frank Thompson
F. F. Thompson
Brevard
R. M. Garrell
Lester Lowe
Chadbourn
Fred Jernigan
Ocean Drive Beach
Leo White Fisher
University of North Carolna
Harry Prince
Janell White
Cliff Williamson
Florence
I. W. Weaver
Darlington
Ruth Dale Reynolds
Cresent Beach
Martha Brooks Bell
R. B. Reynolds
Hime
Crescent Beach
The Tribune Seeks Readers To Renew Subscriptions
The Tribune marks its first birthday and urges subscribers to check expiry dates on papers and renew for the coming year. The paper acknowledges early difficulties but promises improved service with better machinery and staff.
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the Tribune
Colored Baptists Plan Services and Meetings
The First Baptist Church, colored, will hold High Services Sunday led by Rev. V. S. Singletary with the Antioch Baptist church choir assisting. Missionary circles meet at Cherry Grove Baptist near Whiteville on July 10 inviting local folks to attend.
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First Baptist Church
V. S. Singletary
Antiohh Baptist Church
Cherry Grove Baptist Church
Whiteville
John F. Stevens Honored at Father's Day Dinner
John F. Stevens was honored at a Sunday Father’s Day surprise dinner at his Route One home. About sixty attended, including son Davis Stevens of Tabor City, twenty one grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. A England-born hostess commented on the abundant food and gifts followed the meal.
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John F. Stevens
Davis Stevens
Tabor City
H. K. Stevens, Jr
Ormerly
England
Stevens
Congress veto blocks four billion tax cut this year
The House sustained President Truman's veto of the four billion dollar tax cut bill meaning no income tax reductions will be passed this year. The move confirms taxpayers must continue under existing tax rates.
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Congress
House of Representati
Truman
Three Convicts Escape From Colum bus County Prison
Three teenage prisoners Tommy Yourell Bill Haywood and Horace Dickson escaped Wednesday while unloading a railroad car at Garrells No 1 warehouse in Tabor City They fled north toward East Tabor and Whiteville Their homes are listed as New Bern Goldsboro and Salisbury Police at local state and home-town levels joined the manhunt.
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Columbus County
Tabor City
Tommy Yourell
Bill Haywood
Horace Dickson
Garrell
No. 1
Tthey
East Tabor
Whiteville
New Berne
Goldsboro
Salisbury
Street Work Making Progress
Street work progresses along Whiteville road and Railroad street with shoulder leveling and curbing in place. Town crews plan to widen the streets as the state may pour asphalt soon, following a vote to broaden the roads and request state aid.
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Whiteville Road
Board of Commissioners
Jessup-Inman Funeral Home
Railroad Street
Church movie at Mount Tabor Baptist on Friday night
The talking motion picture Decision will be shown at Mount Tabor Baptist Church tonight at 8. The program is sponsored by the local American Legion post and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. A war department representative will discuss overseas cemeteries and graves.
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Mount Tabor Baptist Church
American Legion Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Picure
The
War Department
North Carolina Enacts Financial Responsibility Law
Note To Drivers states that starting July 1 NC drivers involved in accidents may lose driving rights unless they prove financial ability to pay up to $11,000. The law effectively requires liability insurance for all motorists unable to show this financial ability.
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North Carolina
VFW Concludes 1947 Encampment and Plans 18th Meet
The North Carolina Veterans of Foreign Wars ended their 1947 encampment at Atlantic Beach last week and voted to hold the 18th annual encampment in Winston-Salem. Edward C. Snead of Wilmington was elected state commander to succeed James M. Hayes Jr. of Winston-Salem.
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North Carolina Veterans of Foreign Wars
Atlantic Beach
Winston-Salem
VFW
Edward C. Snead
Wilmington
Enlistments for Regular Army At Wilmington Station
The week ending June 7 saw enlistment in the Regular Army from the Wilmington recruiting station. Two Army veterans and one non veteran, Troy M Ham mond Jr, were accepted for three years for assignment with the Army Air Forces.
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Wilmington U. S. Army
Charles J. Markus
Troy M. Hammond
Cerro Gordo
Columbus County
Army Air Forces
Community Club to Fund Youth Sports Program Proceeds
Green Sea Community Club plans proceeds from a Bellamy's Fish Fry and Rotary auction sale in Tabor City to finance a summer sports program for local youth. Club president is Tom Roberts with C D Blanton as vice president and A B Strick as secretary treasurer. Mayor elect W Al Williams to speak at four o clock auction day.
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Green Sea
Tabor City
Happy Sam Fowler
Labor City
Jinny Jayroe
al) Williams
Tibor City
8. W. Caruso
Obituaries and Rites for Local Residents
Obituary notices report Turbeville 28 died in Italy from injuries. body arrives Augusta. first sergeant with 11 years service. Also John C. Blackman 74 farmer of Clarendon dies after brief illness with funeral at New Hope church. Adam D. Chandler 47 local merchant dies of heart attack. funeral at home then Myrtle Green Cemetery. Mrs Ellen Williams 48 of Loris route 1 dies in Mullins hospital. service at Pleasant Meadow Baptist Church with burial there. Survived by spouses, children, parents, siblings, and in laws.
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Turbeville
Italy
Augusta
Ba Smith
Key
Larry
Beth
W.turbeville
Tabor City
J. C
Jennis
Gurthie
G A
John C. Blackman
Clarendon
New Hope Church
J. F. Gaddy
N. Lamb
Adam D. Chandler
Mullins Hospital
R. L. Batchelor
Myrtle Green Cemetery
Deschie Larrimore
Cooke
Lumberton
Auburn Chandler
Ellen Williams
Loris
Pleasant Meadow Baptist Church
Clyde
Pleasant Meadow
D. P. Williams
Flare
Esterline
Geneva
J. D
Ottis
Ters
H. M. Cannon
Gary Willamson
Nichols
W. A. Tyler
M. J. Pridgen
Fair Bluff
Radio GM Ward Coleman Speaks at Rotary Supper Meeting
Ward A. Coleman general manager of WENC was guest speaker at the weekly Rotary supper Monday night. He was introduced by John W. Barlow executive secretary of the Merchants Association. Mrs John Ammons and Miss Joyce Smith of Whiteville were guests of Mr and Mrs W. High Sunday.
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Ward A. Coleman
WENC
Coeman
John W. Barlow
The
Merchants Association
John Ammons
Joyce Smith
Whiteville
Mrs. Ammons
Mr. High
Miss Smith
Lucky 13 prompts man to buy new suit in Tabor City
A Mollie area farmer, A F Todd, dismisses the superstition of Friday the 13th. He recalls owning a suit for 13 years and having it cleaned 13 times by Dorman's Cleaners in Tabor City. Impressed by the coincidence, he plans to buy new clothes.
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A. F. Todd
Mollie
Dorman
Dun-Rite Cleaners Changes Hands to Sole Owner
Elmer Steve Dun-Rite Cleaners announces purchase of the remaining half of the business from Clarence Willoughby this week making Dun-Rite the sole owner. Stevens thanks Willoughby for years of joint operation and requests continued patronage.
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Elmer Steve Dun-Rite
Clarence Willoughby
Stevens
Mr. Willoughby
Entertain Team Hosts Roast at Spivey Residence
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Spivey entertained the town baseball team with a roast at their home. All team members attended and enjoyed the delightful outdoor party.
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Jack Spivey
Mrs. Doshie Jenerette Celebrated 74th Birthday Dinner
Mrs. Doshie Jenerette was honored at a Sunday dinner at her Pireway home. Her children entertained guests as relatives and friends attended to celebrate her 74th birthday.
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Doshie Jenerette
Pireway
Mule pulls Mrs. Laura Duncan breaking arm and injuring head
Mrs Laura Duncan sustained a broken arm and a deep forehead laceration Monday afternoon at her home when a mule pulled her while she held the animal by a leash. She was taken to Dr Rogers hospital in Loris and is reported doing nicely.
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Laura Duncan
Duncan
Dr. Rogers Hospital
Loris
Freeman to Speak at Tabor City Presbyterian Service
The Rev. E. R. Freeman of Black Mountain will deliver the morning worship message at Tabor City Presbyterian church Sunday at 11 o'clock. Rev. J. R. Kennedy announced the public is invited to attend.
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Presbyterian
E. R. Freeman
Black Mountain
Tabor City Presbyterian Church
J. R. Kennedy
Miss Jean Campbell Weekend Visit at Mullins
Finley Bryant of Wake Forest College visited Bobby White on Saturday as Miss Jean Campbell spent the weekend in Mullins.
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Jean Campbell
Mullins
Finley Bryant
Wake Forest College
Bobby White
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Solie
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L. W. Jenkins
M. L. McClimon i
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Tribune
Colored Baptists
Jimmy Huffham
Miam Carrell
Anne Brooks McGougan
J.P. Bron
Miriam Garrell
Fra ‘Jernigan
William Shlley
Anne Brooks Mc Gagan
R. M. Garrell, Jr
Davis Bruton
J. M. McGougan
J. M. MecGougan
Oridge Club
B. L. Nesmith, Jr
Nesmith
C. G. Westmoreland
D. J. Hughes
J. B. Hardwick
C. H. Pinner
H. B. Bell
Martha Helen Westmoreland
Rs McGougan
V.f.w’s
A.A.F
Green Sea Club
Bright L. Turbeville
Rotary Meeting
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