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Newspaper
Tabor City Tribune
Location
Tabor City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1956
Page
2
The Tribune criticizes the illegal whiskey still coverage by Al Harrison, defending a necessary story about moonshine while stressing reporters must not reveal sources. It argues for law enforcement against bootlegging and upholds journalistic obligation not to divulge information.
In a rural Norfolk style note, locals joke about huckleberries and ticks, tobacco curing, and aging farmers like Uncle Nabe Ward leaving the picker’s life. A flood of names mentions Route 1 Ash, Tabor City, Gapway, and Aberdeen with plans to travel or retire, reflecting a small community's seasonal rhythms and chatter.
It's not only the players who enjoy Little League and Pony League in Tabor City. Parents also turn out after noon on Mondays and Thursdays to watch the games. Continued parental interest is key to the program's booming success.
A fragmented notice warns of drowning risks at Lake Tabor amid boating and water sports. It urges parents to advise children and older residents to take precautions, noting the lack of funds for a lifeguard and the impracticality of full patrols.
Reading through a garbled field report, readers glimpse farmer concerns about truck crops this season. The text hints at potato yields, market prices, and the effort required to stay ahead in farming, mentioning Irish potatoes and frequent returns to the market.
Farmers recount a season of profitable tomato and cake sales while snap beans struggled due to limited markets. Some reports note growers earning over 7 dollars per hamper for beans, and a past glut of 80 000 hampers without buyers is remembered. Cooperation between farmers and buyers could build a strong truck crop sector feeding millions and boosting local commerce.
Jaycees send Miss Patsy Ward from Tabor City to Morehead City to compete in Miss North Carolina. The article commends the effort, notes potential for future winners, and offers best wishes for a successful pageant experience.
Richard Gordon’s name has been approved by the President and sent to the Senate for confirmation as Tabor City postmaster. The note thanks Acting Postmaster Ralph W. Spivey for outstanding service, praising the office’s smooth operation during his tenure and reflecting optimism Gordon will perform well in the permanent role.
A fragmentary column recalls a comic scene with a television host and a crowd, then shifts to a bizarre social anecdote involving a salami buyer, a bewildered employee, and a passerby. It mentions a wedding bravado and a boastful claim by Walter Miller about preventing marriage. The piece weaves satire and odd encounters from a bustling city scene.
A jumbled report outlines community notices from Tabor City and nearby towns. It mentions a Legion game in Wilmington, a county public litter box issue, a post office adjacent installation seven years prior, and remarks by Vriehat Announced and SP Smith about a likely civic program. A processional flag observance and a Bible School at Mount Tabor Baptist are noted, with merchants’ parade and theater events planned for the week.
Plain Talk by Al Harrison recounts a Columbus Superior Court criminal session. Attorneys Powell Gore Williams chair sparring with witnesses in a crowded courtroom while jurors, defendants, and businesspeople await calls to testify. The column laments poor scheduling and delays that waste time and money.
A hometown editor recalls a caller asking for a social story about Harry Dunnigan returning to work at WTAB. The editor explains space limits prevented the piece, sparking a sharp exchange about newsroom tightness and public interest. A nostalgic fragment reflects on duties of journalism.
Carlton M. Fonvielle of Tabor City addresses W Horace Carter regarding wartime service and aid. The letter makes oblique references to Navy sleds, Canadian manufacture, and memorial bamboo from Panama, hinting at patriotic observations and thanks to ongoing support.
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