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Newspaper
Tabor City Tribune
Location
Tabor City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1947
Page
6
Prince Motor Company in Tabor City announces a public showing on June 28 of Chevrolet’s Advance Design line of trucks and commercial cars. A. E. Goldfinch says nationwide dealer displays will start the day with a special local exhibit from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily.
At a county wide Boy Scout court of honor held in Pair Bluff last Thursday night the local Troop was awarded the advancement trophy for the fifth consecutive time. Awards went to Joe Wilson Bill Spivey James Willoughby and R C Willoughby. Willoughby earned his star Scout badge. The Rev W Oyman presented honors for attendance and graduation from the leadership training program at Lake Waccamow, MOSCOW. June 22 farms near Moscow operate on hour basis during short nights. It never gets truly dark in northern latitudes.
Ed Prince of East Tabor recalls a rattlesnake incident last Sunday when a ground snake lay on his shirt, killing it but leaving Ed unharmed. He notes a ceiling hole where the snake entered has been sealed.
Anderson Bros of Mullins buy controlling stock in Loris Farmer's Bank. B K Stabler will arrive Monday to run operations as Sam Hickman retires to private business. Policy unchanged for staff except Hickman’s move to Loris Wood Products. Andersons also own regional movie theatres.
John W. Barlow of the Tabor City Tobacco Board of Trade announced a new radio broadcast direct from Tabor City. The program will feature a tobacco auction from the warehouse, the current news segment, and a man on the street interview. Happy Sam Fowler, heard daily on WENC, previously led the Tabor City broadcast and is famed for homespun humor and banjo music.
The Eternal Hills a two act play by Elliott Field will be presented at Olyphic Baptist Church Sunday evening June 29 at 8 15 by local talent There will be no admission charge.
The Tabor City Merchants Association announces 19 new members boosting total to 107. Executive secretary John W. Barlow notes the group’s second year since its 1946 formation and calls for continued cooperation to serve farmers and promote Columbus County’s leading market. Members include Hickman’s Florist and other local businesses.
J P Butler aged 79 of Tabor City route 3 died Thursday after a short illness. Funeral at Zion Wesleyan Methodist Church at 10:30 Friday with viewing 9:30 to 10:30. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by four daughters, six sons, ten grandchildren, five great grandchildren, a brother and a sister. Pallbearers listed.
Corporal David C. Soles of Tabor City serves in Tokyo with the First Cavalry Division during the occupation. He joined in March 1946 after basic training at Camp Polk and has been overseas since August 9 1946 with the First Medical Squadron as a Section Corporal. He is the son of Mrs. Retha Soles.
John W. Barlow of the Merchants Aviation said Ernest Thompson of Whiteville is commissioned to paint signs on the town outskirts. He noted the text will be the same with minor changes.
The Columbus County Baptist Ministerial Association met at Lake Waccamaw on Monday. Bee Euborich hosted a fish fry with about 30 attendees including guests from Shelby and Wilmington. Rev. and Mrs. Winfrey Davis also attended.
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