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Newspaper
Tabor City Tribune
Location
Tabor City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1947
Page
4
Across the nation complaints arise over government potato stock dumping to lift farmer prices. In Tabor City no potatoes were sold to the government as local buyers and private traders maintain a ready market. The piece argues edible surplus could have fed hungry people if markets were found earlier, calling the waste shameful.
In a lighthearted local observation The News-Reporter notes a supposed disease called left arm paraly affecting drivers. It describes drivers failing to signal before turning or stopping while the left arm remains idle though the right hand grips the wheel.
Vacationers visiting churches during summer travel add welcome support to small congregations. Traveling pastors preach inspiring sermons in scenic resorts, reminding readers to appreciate a beautiful world through service and gratitude.
A cordial approach helps people win public office and succeed in work. It would be costly to dispatch salesmen door to door, but home newspaper ads efficiently inform residents at low cost.
C D Freeman, Horry county veterans' service officer, is in Washington DC this week on official business. Nearby, Mr and Mrs S C Stanley and their children Jeannie and Liv, and Mrs J F Council of Mington visited Mr and Mrs M M Stanley over Sunday. The piece notes Bideford Devonshire dates from before the Norman Conquest and was a 17th century rival of London and Exeter as a trade center. Sir R Grenville, a Virginia founder, was born there. In Moscow on June 22 farms near cows operate 24 hours due to brief nights. in northern Russia there is no darkness this time of year, while in the United States yesterday’s sunset was 9:22 pm and sunrise 2:40 am today.
Funeral services for Mrs. Geneva Fairclothe Winning, 28, who died in Pineville, near Chawtte, were held at 11 o clock Thursday morning at her parents home in Tabor City. Elder J F Irook officiated. interment at Forest Lawn cemetery. A Tabor City graduate of 1937, she excelled in basketball and held many honors. Surviving: husband L W Winning. parents J Edgar Faircloth and Mrs. J Edgar Faircloth. sisters Mrs F E Waers, Mrs Richard Gant, Mrs Dacks Hor York, Mrs Woodrow Mishoe, and others.
Mrs Eva Turbeville 56 died at home Sandy Plains Saturday. Funeral held at Sandy Plains Baptist Church Monday at 2 30 led by Rev Clyde Price. Burial in church cemetery. She was daughter of the late J W and Frances Faulk and widow of J H W Turbeville. Survived by two daughters Emma Carlisle and Mrs Tine Radiava, three sons Turbeville J W Janean and R smen all of Tabor City. Hatt Fowler Mullens Va. five brothers Lee Faulkington Walter Paulk J Faulk all of Laurinburg.
A party of five aboard Capt Ot fishing cruiser reports a record 53 dolphin in a day at the Gulf Stream off Morehead City. The article notes their vivid color changes from green to purple and explains their speed aiding in catching flying fish prey. The best dolphin season runs June 15 to September 15, with light tackle boosting the sport.
At a county wide Boy Scout court of honor in Fair Bluff the local troop received the advancement trophy for the fifth consecutive year. Joe Wilson Bill Spiv Burroughs and R C Willoughby earned merit badges and certificates were awarded to Jack Hyman and Deland Leonard for attendance and graduation from the scoutmasters leadership training program at Lake Waccamaw.
Voters consider a ten cent per gallon fuel tax cut amid campaign chatter. Local officials and residents discuss timing and impact as the plan moves toward a public vote on state or regional guidance.
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