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Newspaper
Tabor City Tribune
Location
Tabor City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1956
Page
1
David Diamont steps down from coaching duties after two years as a key organizer of Indiana athletic programs. He led multiple sports at the school, gained praise for expanding the athlete program, and earned local honors. Diamont will remain in the area briefly before ending his tenure later in summer.
Five teenage girls from Horry County faced a judge in Columbus Superior Court for forging two $50 checks. They giggled during the trial and received one year prison terms suspended on a three year probation with good behavior. One 15-year-old was turned to juvenile authorities. The defendants shared clothing bought with the money, and the judge warned of potential prison time up to 40 years.
The opening date for the five flue cured tobacco belts will be decided tomorrow in Myrtle Beach by the Tobacco Advisory Committee. The 20 member panel includes five grower representatives five buyers five warehousemen and five state agriculture commissioners from Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia and Florida. The Georgia Florida belt will start first in 1958 as usual and will move north into South Carolina the Border Belt Eastern Carolina the Middle Belt and the Old Belt of North Carolina and Virginia.
A sun drenched spell hit Columbus and Brunswick County cucumber prices and quality, forcing a market standstill. Cecil Corbett of Corbett Sales Co said the cucumber market closed as quality declined, while tomatoes and peppers remain firm. Sam Hollander of Gardener Brothers was unavailable for comment amid reports he stopped purchases in the past 10 days.
Columbus County volunteers continue fundraising for the American Cancer Society. An $8,000 quota was set with $1,005.00 already returned. Tabor City reports $522.58 under the chairmanship of Mrs Evelyn Martin and Mr Marjorie Thompkins. Local volunteers aim for $1,200. Contributions or rechecks can be mailed to Mr Husham at Waccamaw Bank and Trust. Various community notes follow, including Charles Benton’s return from South America and visits by Mrs Mark Elder, Mr and Mrs Rob Housand, John Greely Long, and Mrs Henry Elderdice.
Local Post Office announces personnel shifts with Histon Ward resigning after about sixteen years of service. Horace Cox named temporary clerk and Liston Men appointed temporary sub carrier as interim staff moves. Kenneth Brown of Raleigh reviews whether Ward and Cox appointments become permanent. Ward’s absence period included an eight month gap and he pursued well drilling in Florida. Postmaster Spivey expresses regret over Ward’s resignation and commends his loyal service.
A petition with about 800 signatures urges the Tabor City School Board to renew the contract of principal J.D. Vivaen, who has led the school for about 12 years but was not rehired. The effort seeks to keep the current Negro school leader amid protests from supporters who say he is the best person for the job.
Arthur K. Pzer, manager of Homey Wi barr near Halles ro, was named president of the newly organized Columbus County Livestock Development Association. Other officers include Denver HW Lennon president, County Agent Ales D. Raper secretary, and James Warrick treasurer. Directors include DG Bollinger, Ransom Paul Sutton, C.F Gore, Bobby-Sessions, M. McKenzie, and others from Columbus Township. A quarterly meeting is planned in Raleigh with the next in October. extra funds noted for the project. The text describes industry development, factory plans, and community efforts toward a large garment or textile plant expansion, with related legal and municipal notes.
Chadbourn's Industry receives a $60,000 loan as the community seeks funding for local business. In other news, Charlie Monee Singletary, 78, retired farmer, died at his Route 1 home in Tabor City. Funeral services were held this afternoon at Mount Stant Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. survivors include two sons, a daughter, a brother and a sister, plus several grandchildren.
Rainbow Girls from Tabor City Assembly are honored at the convention in Bayette the list week. Criscilla Grader elected Unmortality for 136s J Rumoniy Fippy and Plate Gore named Grand Representatives for the year to Erskin Young, board member, Grand Cross of Colvin awarded to Nell Spivey. Attendees include Priscilla Vininger and many others. Mae S. Young and Mrs Ware Martin also attend with the girls.
Jaycee dance planned for July 11 features Lee MEE H O Mesa and Patsy Ward as hosts with Dixielanders providing music from 9 pm. Shrine outside Myrtle Beach venue shows tickets on sale this weekend at $1 in advance and $1.25 at the door. Proceeds fund a representative to the Miss North Carolina contest.
Pats Ward of Chure endon, daughter of Belton Ward, is chosen to compete in Miss North Carolina pageant events in Morehead City July 26 27 and 28. She has beauty and talent experience from glee clubs and church activities and stands 34 24 36, five feet two and three quarters inches. Her mother and family support her as she represents Tabor City in the Jaycees sponsored contest aiming to capture the Miz North Carolina title.
Fishermen at Hake Tabor report a string of blue bream from Monday afternoon weighing about twenty fish in the best catch of the season. The fleet shared that the size and number matched recent high returns, with a few exceptions.
Marty Dunnagan returns to WTAB after leaving WMED TV for about two years. Station manager Try McTherson announced the reunion, replacing Henry Seswinky who resigned two weeks ago. Dunnagan previously served as assistant manager and hod at the station for around 20 months.
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