Health and Agriculture Program Ballot in Columbus County
Columbus County voters in Fair Bluff and Whiteville will cast ballots Tuesday June 26 from 6:30 a m to 6:30 p m on three measures including county hospital bonds for the Columbus County Hospital addition and courthouse annex, plus a 4 cent levy for operation and maintenance. The hospital has funded itself without taxes, and observers expect a two to one approval, aided by a one time grant to cover 72 percent of costs before funds run out July 1, 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteville, Jane
Columbus County
County of
Columbus
Medical Care Commission
Board of County Commissioners
W. F. Floyd
James H. Clark
Fair Bluff Faces Laurinburg In Bounce-Back Clash
A rough schedule note shows Fair Bluff set to meet Laurinburg at Laurinburg on Tuesday night and again Thursday June 29. The record mentions Fair Bluff losing three consecutive games and needing a win to rebound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurinburg
Wil Fair
Civitan Nine Edge Club in Close Softball Tilt
The Civitan nine edged the club 65 to 63 after a tight seventh inning. Fowler delivered a tying hit in the late frame as both teams traded leads.
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Rch
Civitan Nine
Bridal Couple Honored Here
A bridal luncheon was held to honor the couple on the wedding day. Guests described the décor with white lilies and a central wedding cake, while flowers and doves adorned the scene.
Miss Ann McGougan Wins Bridge Award
Miss Ann McGougan wins a bridge award reported with social notes from a Falls area scene. The item lists attendees including Mrs. S. L. , Earl Floyd and other locals at a recent afternoon game and dinner setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann McGougan
Mith, Jr
Brooks McGougan
Decora
Stess Lo
McGougan
RB Mallard
S. L
Earl Floyd
B. L. Ne
J. B. Hardwick
J.P. Brown
Nakina Woman Takes Life In Barn Tragedy
Miss Larence Long, 62, was found dead in a Nakina barn near Columbus county after hanging herself from a rafter. Coroner Lacy Thompson ruled death self inflicted with no inquest. she had been in ill health. Survived by sister and three brothers D S W Long H M Long.
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Miss Larence Long
Nakina
Columbus County
Miss Long
Lloyd Long
Davie Long
Lacy Thompson
Rch
Thompson
H. M. Long
Wyc he Talks to Auto Dealers Here
Hent Weehe of Wacca Maw Bank and Trust spoke to the Columbus County Automobile Association. He stressed transportation's role in the national economy and the county's auto trade outlook while noting Mrs Todd served an excellent meal and helped local dealers impress visiting colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hent, Weehe
Waccamaw Bank and Trust Company
Whiteville
Columbus County Automobile Association
Todd
Bible School Attends Carolina Vacation Bible School
The Carolina Baptist Church hosted a Vacation Bible School June 4 to 10 with 80 enrollments and an average attendance of 70. Mrs. Madge Funderburk Brown of Conway served as principal, with a large faculty including Mrs. Elwood Whittington Mrs. Hyman Strickland and others. The Junior and Intermediate boys’ handwork was supervised by Rev. W. C. Herrington James Grainger D. C. Arnette and Vernie Blanton. A Friday picnic capped activities and June 10 featured morning worship and a review of the week’s achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Carolina Baptist Church
Madge Funderburk Brown
Conway
S. C
Elwood Whittington
Hyman Strickland
Woodrow Small
Eugene Grainger
Rachel Ward
D. C. Arnette
Arthur Fowler
Henry Arnette
Madge Brown
Vernie Blanton
Penny Grainger
W. C. Herrington
James Grainger
D. C. Arnyette
Vernie Blanto
Jessie Roverts
Arlene Strickland
Jennie Floyd
Frigidaire Meeting Attendees Stay With Raleigh Hosts
J. M. McGougan attended a Frigidaire weekend meeting in Raleigh. He and Mrs. McGougan stayed at the home of their daughter Mrs. W. D. Martin Jr. during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. McGougan
Raleigh
Mrs. McGougan
W. D. Martin, Jr
Rain Favors Farmers As Tobacco Curing Begins In Columbus
Intermittent rains over ten days brighten farm prospects in the area. Some growers report their best crops in years despite prior drought, while others lose portions of tobacco and corn to weather. Hail damage noted. tobacco curing starts across Columbus and surrounding counties as sales date remains unsettled, with a likely opening around late July or early August.
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Columbus
Mrs. N. R. Britt Sr. Funeral Tomorrow
Miss Mary Lillian Britt 68 died at her home after a stroke and long illness. Funeral services will be Thursday at 4 PM at Green Sea Baptist Church with Rev. Morgan B. Gilreath and Rev. P. C. Gantt officiating. Burial in Green Sea cemetery. Survived by husband N R Britt Sr eight sons and two daughters, two sisters and one brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lillian Britt
Green Sea Baptist Church
Morgan B. Gilreath
P. C. Gantt
Mount Tabor Baptist Church
Green Sea Cemetery
N. R. Britt, Sr
R. B. Britt
Orangeburg
S. C
N. R. Britt, Jr
Hallie Britt
Tabor City
Cortez Britt
Green Sea
Gomez Britt
Loris
Raron Britt
Nichols
Gurthie Britt
Elbert Britt
Charlotte
Nor 1Man Hayes
Hubert Blanton
R. M. Garrell
Stu
Rosa Garrell
John Clemens
Young Adults Honor Saint Paul Sunday School Group
Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Norris Jr. and Miss Mary Lou Cox hosted the Young Adults class of Saint Paul Methodist Sunday School for a wiener roast at the Norris home on Thursday evening. Twenty adults and eight children attended the outdoor party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Norris, Jr
Mary Lou Cox
Saint Paul
Rainbow Girls To Be Feted At Legion Square Dance
The local chapter of the Order of Rainbow for Girls will be feted at a square dance hosted by the advisory board at the American Legion hut Friday at 8 o clock. Board members include Mrs. A. O. King Jr., Mrs. Aubrey James, Mrs. H. B. Frink, Mrs. R. T. Bruton, Mrs. Reece Burroughs, David Simon, Kern Prince, Erskin Young, H. B. Frink, and Boyd Williamson.
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Order of Rainbow
American Legion Hut
A. O. King, Jr
Aubrey James
H. B. Frink
R. T. Bruton
Reece Burroughs
David Simon
Kern Prince
Erskin Young
Boyd Williamson
District Leader Speaks To Methodist Women
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Saint Paul Methodist Church met Tuesday evening with Mrs. Doc Bruton presiding. Mrs. Everette Prince delivered "Be Strong In the Lord" studying alcohol, and Mrs. G W Crutchfield led the devotional. Mrs. L Baggett reported on the Greenville annual conference and linked it to being real Christians. the Annie Cox Circle won the attendance pen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Saint Paul ‘Methodist Church
Doc Bruton
Everette Prince
G. W Crutchfield
L. Baggett
Whiteville
Greenville
Annie Cox
Miss Margaret Poston Accepts Summer Position
Miss Margaret Poston daughter of Mrs. J. J. Canady of this city has accepted a summer position with the office personnel of Labor Hardware Company. She is a rising sophomore at Coker College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Poston
Labor Hardware Company
Miss Poston
J. J. Canady
Coker College
Local Man Serves With 1st Cavalry in Korea
A Tabor City, North Carolina man, Sergeant Charles E. Anderson, serves with a field artillery battalion of the 1st Cavalry Division in Korea. The 99th Field Artillery Battalion supports the 8th Cavalry, survived the Unsan encirclement, and aided a spring offensive against Chinese forces.
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1St Cavalry Division
U. S. Army
Korea
Tabor City
North Carolina
Charles E. Anderson
Billie P.anderson
99Th Field Artillery
99Th
8Th U. S. Cavalry
8Th Cavalry
North Korea
Anderson
Unsan
Tobacco Owners Tour Border Belt Research Farm in Columbus County
Columbus County tobacco growers are invited to a 2 to 2.5 hour tour of the Border Belt Tobacco Research Farm on Friday June 22 starting at 2 P M. Visitors will see variety tests aphid control lines Fusarium wilt resistant tobacco and demonstrations including rotary hoe work weather permitting. The farm lies 5 miles north of Whiteville on the Clarkton highway with Experiment Station staff and Extension specialists present to share latest production information.
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Columbus County
Border Belt
Border Belt Research Farm
Whiteville
Clarkton Highway
Allen's Father Dies Revered Local Patrolman
William S. Allen, a local patrolman, was summoned to Bladenboro Tuesday night by the death of his father who had suffered declining health for some time.
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William S. Allen
Bladenboro
Scout Troop Appeals for Equipment and Help
The local Boy Scout troop no 60 sponsored by the Civitan club asks residents for equipment and cash donations to meet troop needs. Scout master Don Jernigan urges contact for contributions and mentions a swimming party at 3:00 PM today after being honored guests at the Ritz theatre by manager Ed Pearce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Jernigan
Jernigan
Civitan Club
Ritz Theatre
Ed Pearce
Bertie Harrelson Dies at 63 in Cherry Grove Beach
A. Bertie Harrelson, 63, a Tabor City native, died Saturday at his Cherry Grove Beach home after months of declining health. He owned a Tabor City cafe and later ran a fishery with his wife at Little River Neck. A WWI veteran, funeral at Carter Cemetery Monday afternoon with Elder Grady Cox officiating.Surviving sister Mrs. Lucie Mishoe of Loris and wife Mrs. Lucy F. Harrelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bertie Harrelson
Tabor City
Cherry Grove Beach
Little River Neck
Carter Cemetery
Grady Cox
Lucy F. Harrelson
Lucie Mishoe
Loris
Juniors Edge Fair Bluff In Low Scoring Legion Clash
The local American Legion Junior team defeated Fair Bluff 2 to 1 in a pitchers duel Friday night. Ray Reeves pitched all nine innings for the locals, giving up six hits and two in any inning while Leighto matched with a complete game for Fair Bluff. Reeves and Lehto each had two hits for the locals.
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American Legion
Fair Bluff
Sealy
Tabor City
Taft
Ray Reeves
Everleigh
Reeves
Overleight
Lehto
Editorial backs Columbus county hospital bond despite dissent
The piece denounces local opposition to expanding the Columbus county hospital while urging voting yes on a bond issue that would secure $288000 in federal funds covering 72 percent. It argues better schools hospitals and industrial development justify the plan despite political maneuvers and regional tensions.
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Columbus County Hospital
Early season peppers sold as market opens in 1951
C E Walden reports first peppers of the 1951 season were sold locally, immature and picked about three days early. Quality peppers expected later this week. Strawberry sales total 14 935 crates at 7 33 per 24 quart crate and 11 429 hampers of beans at 1 97. Irish potato bags near 20 900 sold this summer from 1 35 to 1 75 per 100 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Walden
Walden
Nick Gross Accepts Position at Cameron Drug
Nick Gross has accepted a position in the Pharmacy department at Cameron Drug and assumed duties this week. A native of Pennsylvania, he is married to Sally Gore and has a son, Nickie. The family recently moved from Columbia where Dr. Gross earned a B S in Pharmacy from the University of South Carolina and was part of the June graduating class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Gross
Cameron Drug Store
Gross
Pennsylvania
Sally Gore
Nickie
Columbia
University of South Carolina
Rainbow Members To Attend Meet In Gastonia
The local Rainbow for Girls chapter will send 13 members and adviser Mrs Reece Burroughs to the Grand Assembly of the Two Carolinas at the Masonic Temple in Gastonia next week. Highlights include Grand Cross of Colors honors for several members and Rebecca Burroughs serving as grand treasurer.
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Order of Rainbow
Grand Assembly
Two
Carolinas
Reece Burroughs
Masonic Temple
Gastonia
Hilda Rae Wright
Rebecca Burroughs
Louise Hodges
R. T. Bruton
Rainbow
Rochell Simon
Frances Fowler
Mary Lois Cox
Anna Louise Cox
Tabor City
Mary Lois Garrell
Mable Hodges
Shelba Jean Hux
Janell White
Rochelle Simon
Marion Grey Todd
Darcus Soles
Dana 1
Soles
Whiteville
Grainger Reports First Cotton Blossoms on Farm
B H Grainger, farmer from Green Sea route 1 Loris, reports the first cotton blossoms of the season found on his farm Tuesday morning. He brought a blossom to Tabor City to prove the point. Y W A TO MEET The Young Woman's Auxiliary of Mount Tabor Baptist church will meet at Miss Peggy Watsons Friday at 8 PM.
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B. H. Grainger
Green Sea
Route 1
Loris
Grainger
Tabor City
Reburial services held for Pfc Edward James
Reburial services were held for Pfc. Edward James 22 brother of Dr J L James of this city on Sunday June 10 in the Davison Funeral home chapel Lexington Interment followed in Forest Lawn Steensboro soldier's plot He served 17 months in the Navy World War reenlisted in the Marine corps after attending Presbyterian Junior college Maxton He was killed in Korea September 20 1950 after three days on duty Other survivors include his mother Mrs J L James Sr of Greensboro and two brothers W E James of Elizabeth City and C C James US Navy New York trip Mr and Mrs Leon Fonvielle E W Fonvielle and Mrs Woodrow Grainger will return Friday from a trip to New York CURRIE CALLED TO ARMY L M Currie employee of the oval Western Auto Associate store will report to Fort Bragg tomorrow for induction in the Army A M SMITH III A M Smith local rural mail carrier was admitted to Leod's Infirmary Florence Tuesday He was taken ill Monday night.
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Edward James
J. L. James
Davison
Lexington
Forest Lawn
Steensboro
James
Navy
Marine Corps
Presbyterian Junior College
Maxton
Korea
Dr. James
Greensboro
W. E. James
Elizabeth City
C. C. James
U. S. Navy
New York
A. M. Smith III
A. M. Smith
Leod’s Infirmary
Florence
Leon Fonvielle
E.W. Fonvielle
Woodrow Grainger
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Amerinor
C. G. Westmore
Frances Ann
Canady
Falls
Andy
Cray
George
Bullock
Charlote Rotary Club
Monty
North Charens
Wyche
Bible
Carolina
Allen
Bertie Harrelson
Cameron Drug
Pfc
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