Local Newsman Faces Possible Indictment Over Whiskey Story
North Carolina Reporter Al Harrison warned by Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Unit that seven felony charges could stem from last week’s Tribune article on bootlegging. Postmaster nomination Richard Gordon of Tabor City seeks Senate confirmation. Harrison says he avoided specifics. other locals named in the still case include Ward, Crawford, Odham, Sams, Spivey, and Kelly. Gordon’s postmaster replacement for S. W. Garrell Jr. was sent to the Senate with no further details.
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al Harrison
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Agen
ATA
Jack Layne
Mvitmington
The
Tribune
Still
Layne
Harrison
Illes M. Crawford
Erwin
Leon
R. Odham
Fair Bluff
Harry R. Sams
Woodland
Irison
Gordon
Ities
Charlotte
Wom
Hixton Ward
Harold
Ward
David Kelly
Ralph W. Spivey
Senate
S. W. Garrell, Jr
Consumer Buying Survey Starts In Columbus
Information in metallmen buying for a Federal Agency is being gathered in Columbus County. Mr Carsie Williams of Bruns Is acting as interviewer in several areas of the county under the supervision of Mrs Grecie Harrelson of Route 3 Whiteville. A number of residents who bought new cars in 1954 or 1955 will be interviewed during June and July as part of a nationwide study by the Federal Reserve Board at the request of Congress. Stanly County is the other North Carolina county undergoing a survey.
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Iing
Columbus
Carsie Williams
Bruns- Is
Grecie Harrelson
J Whiteville
Board of Governors
Federal Reserve System
Congress
Columbus County
North Carolina
Stanly County
Monkey Bites Snail Child at Fair Bluff Station
A five year old girl from Birmingham Alabama was bitten by a monkey at a Fair Bluff service station while her family stopped for auto repairs. The monkey attacked the child on her head and legs as it was chained on the Bryant lawn. The father struck the animal to rescue his daughter. The monkey will be confined 10 days to watch for rabies and Bryant was instructed to pen it. The child is reported to be the third person attacked by the monkey.
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Alabama
Fair Bluff
Joyce Elaine Price
Lanier Price
Birmingham
Thomas Bryant
US 6
Price
Columbus County Hospital
Camp Lejeune
Tryant
Bryant Lawn
Pridgen
Bryant
Dial Phones Plan Change For Fair Bluff System
J L Cutrell owner of Servici Telephone Company announces conversion of Fair Bluff to dial service. The plan includes a complete local dial system and replacement of many lines as part of intended improvements.
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Fair Bluff
J. L. Cutrell
Servici Telephone Company
Cutrell
Farmer Slain Wife Held In Shootings Near Loris
R J Small farmer near Loris is dead and his wife Harriet Sikes Small is under $2000 bond on suspicion of murder. Sheriff says Mrs Small shot him Sunday after he threatened to kill her. he had beaten her previously during a drinking bout. Funeral set for Wednesday at 4 30 p.m. at the Hardwick Home officiated by Revs Hasell L Sides and Clyde Prince. Small was a U S Navy veteran and survived by his widow, three sons, four daughters, and several brothers and sisters. Burial at Pleasant Grove. Funeral home notes express sincere appreciation for support during the re opening of Tabor Hardware and Furniture.
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R. J. Small
Loris
Sheriff's Department
Small
Lotha Edwards
Clyde Prince
Pleasan
Horry County
Julus Calvin
Addie Pender Small
U. S
Tabor Hardware
Pacific Theater Furniture Company
Grend
Harriet Sikes
Harry Small
Gee
Hilton Jamue Leong
Tampa
Fla
Missouri
Tabor City
Mary Wes Geraldine Small
Clarabetle Pear Grainger
Rt. 2
Tabor
Marilyn Small
Eric Cox
Junior Eldred Hickman
Jesse Wray
Verdict In Wray Murder Case May Be Returned Late Today
The Mamie McPherson Wray trial for killing husband Jesse Wray entered its third day. The defense asserts self defense amid repeated abuse claims. prosecutors seek second degree murder verdict. A 12 gauge shotgun figure features in the fatal confrontation after alleged threats involving dynamite.
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Wray
Mamie McPherson Wray
Jesse Wray
Commencement at Tabor City Baptist VBS Friday
Commencement exercises Friday at 7 30 p m close the Annual Vacation Bible School at Tabor City Baptist Church. Mrs C C Lexgette announces all departments will take part along with joint worship services and a film finale. Work by students on display and departmental picnics planned. Enrollment to date 270 with 224 daily attendance and 50 faculty members.
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Tabor City
Local Negro Charged With Attempted Rape In Tabor City
Willie B. McQueen, about 17, is held without bond in Columbus County Jail on charges of attempted rape of a one year old Tabor City girl. The alleged attack occurred about 9:30 a.m. last Wednesday and was not reported until Thursday. Officer Ted Watts learned of the case after speaking with the girl’s mother and then transported McQueen to the Loris Community Hospital and jail.
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Tabor City
Columbus
J. J. Pridgen
Willie B. McQueen
Ted Watts
Xin
Loris Community Hospital
Watts
McQueen
Columbus County
Fish Fry Ducats Enjoy Brisk Sale
Advance ticket sales for the Civitan Fish Fry on Thursday were brisk this morning. Proceeds from the five to eight pm event support the summer recreation program featuring pony and little league baseball. Sponsored by Rotary Civitan and Jaycee clubs. tickets from Civitan members or by calling 2321.
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Civitan
Rotary
Jaycee
Civitan Club
Rain May Boost Quality of Local Produce
Cecil Corbett of Corbett Produce Market reported rain overnight improving crop quality and said purchases will continue daily except Thursday and Sunday. Buyers noted damaged cucumbers and cakes, with about 150 crates rejected. pricing for okra and pole beans ranged from 3.50 to 8 dollars per bushel or hamper. Corbett advised farmers to delay tomato harvesting for two days after rain to let surface water dry. He foresees rising interest in the upcoming sweet potato crop.
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Cecil Corbett
Corbett Produce Market
Presen
Sam Hollander
Gardner Brothers
Holland
Corbett
Corette
Highway Patrolman Subdues Attackers After Gala Brawl
Ed Walden reports strawberry market figures with 3488 crates sold and 820,832.50 paid to growers this season, average price 8.69 dollars. The total sales mark the largest since 1950. A highway patrolman subdued three attackers at the 904 Drive In after a noon chase and a lengthy street fight inside and outside the cafe. Patrolman Barker, assisted by Stephens and Watts, ended the brawl with three men in custody and charges pending.
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Ed Walden
Tabor City
Walden
Fair Bluff Road
Jesse Ry Braker
Jesse] Fipps
Chadbourn
James Buster” Benton
Cerro Gordo
Royce Bullard
Chad
Bloodhounds Used In Knife Attack Case
Herbert Frink was jailed on an assault with a deadly weapon charge after a neighbor was stabbed twice in the back with a butcher knife. Trackers from the prison camp using bloodhounds located Frink, a 20 year old Chadbourn resident, near a brother’s home about a mile away. Trial in Recorder’s Court is set for July 3.
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Herbert Frink
Chadbourn
Route 2
Sammy Howard
Howard
Grice
Recorder's Court
W. B. Roebuck
Bill Mahoney
Frink
Judge Orders Man Back To Jail On Rape Charge
Sheriff J R Pridgen said an error occurred when Lange Crossie Grainge twenty one of Route four Whiteville was released on two thousand five hundred dollar bond after rape charges. Judge Nimocks ordered Grainger returned to jail yesterday during the Columbus session of Superior Court. Grainger was arrested about midnight June 11 and released two days later. The judge said no one has authority to release a rape suspect on bond and an immediate capias was issued for his return.
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Fipps
Bulard
Benton
Columbus County
Superor
Quincey K. Nimocks
Barker
Green Sea Road
Corbett Canning Company
Cecil Corbett
Corbett
Jesse Fipps
Orbett
Khow
Paterolman Harker
John Doe
Bullard
Thear
Brento
Bullock
Baker
Bright Stephens
Tet Watts Watts
J. R. Pridgen
Lange
Crossie Grainge
Route 4
Whiteville
Grainger
Quincey K. ‘Nimocks
Columbus
Superior Court
Pridgen
Judge Nimocks
John Burney
Capias
Shoe Store Opens Here Thursday
Dorman s Shoe Store on Railroad Street announces grand opening Thursday morning. Dor man and Ch Martin, natives of Horry County, own the business offering men women and children shoes from nationally known brands. The store invites the public to visit and register for free gifts available during the opening.
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Dormar
Tabor Miy
Vale of Shoes
Railroad Street
Ho Dorman
CH. Martin
Horry County
Dorman
Lameberton
Mare Hinl
Conway
Six Convicted Of Conspiracy In $119 000 Theft At Paper Company
Six former Reigel Carolina Paper Company employees were sentenced in Columbus Superior Court for conspiring to steal $119000. Judge Nimocks imposed concurrent terms of four to five years for Lawrence M. Jenkins and Edward Scott Gibeon, two years for F L Medlin and E E Medlin, two years for J B Carter, and 12 to 18 months for David Simpson. Evidence showed false purchase tickets and $8200 in reimbursements, with weekly loot up to $900.
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Reigel-Carolina Paper Company
Columbus Superior Court
Paper Company
Quincey K
Jenking
Wilmington
Maden County
Mmsom
F. L. Medlin
Horace Shaw
Columbus
Reau
Brunswick County
Reigel-Carolina
Shaw
Monk Ley
Nolo Contendre
Hn FR
Thompson
Chadbourn Man Held Following Knife Attack
A Chadbourn man stabbed his neighbor with a butcher knife about 1:30 a.m. Saturday, wounding Herbert Frink, 20, of Route 2. The assailant, Sammy Howard, 24, fled to Route 2 after the attack but was tracked by deputies and later arrested on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. Frink was found at a relative’s home about an hour later.
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Chadbourn
Herbert Frink
Sammy
Howard
W. J. Roebuck
Frink
True Bills From Columbus County Grand Jury
The Columbus County grand jury returned 19 true bills yesterday during the criminal session of Superior Court led by Judge Quincey K. Nimocks. Indictments named Paul Chestnut for assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and Oscar Antone for the same charge, plus others including burglary larceny perjury forgery and narcotics offenses.
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Columbus County
Superior Court
Quincey K. Nimocks
Paul Chestnut
Oscar Junior Antone
Oscar Antone
RJ. Bellamy
Doug Williams
Acey Devon McPherson
Cleon Cribb
Burris Gore
Louise Scott
Bobbie Jean Watts
Eral
Mo L. Wilkens
W. M
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Richard E. Gordon
FFA
Chadbourn Ffa
B. 8. Lloyd
W. le Carter
Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Helen Truitt
Truitt
Berry Mart
Man
F K. Fipps
McGougan — Electric Company
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