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Newspaper
Tabor City Tribune
Location
Tabor City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1956
Page
21
M. Leamon, manager of Carolina Power & Light Company’s Whiteville office, was elected chairman of CP&L’s Pioneer Club board for one year at the annual Raleigh meeting. The Pioneer Club is a social group for members who have served the company a quarter-century or more.
Wednesday evening Mrs Charlie Corbett hosted a bridal shower at her home with white glass and daisies adorning the decor. A miniature bride and four bridesmaids highlighted the dining room as lime ice, bridal cakes, mints and nuts were served. Bingo was played with prizes. Mrs Spivey received a white carnation corsage and a brass and wrought iron waste basket. Sixteen guests attended.
Mrs Hugh Stout acted as hostess for the regular Lebanon Home Demonstration group meeting. Members discussed upcoming projects, shared tips on cooking and sewing, and planned sessions for the coming month at the extension center.
Leaman, a Cross Hill native and long time CP and L manager, has built a 300 plus member group while serving as elder and clerk of Westminster Presbyterian Church. He chairs Whiteville and recreation boards, champions Little League and American Legion baseball, and belongs to the Rotary Club VFW and American Legion. His wife Mary Cole of Jacksonville is the former Mrs. Leaman. They have two children and reside in Whiteville. Also noted are club meetings and local visits fromarea residents including Prout family of Evansville and the Jenrette party from Jacksonville.
Army notes list Pvt Hubert E Ward 21 son of Nakina North Carolina in the 11th Airborne Division stationed in Germany after arriving from Fort Jackson. Pvt Eugene McCray 19 from Conway South Carolina assigned to the 6th Infantry in Berlin arriving in Europe in 1955. Pvt Jerry Stephens from Cerro Gordo bound for the 6th Infantry in Berlin. Pvt Rossie Johnson Jr stationed in Berlin with the 1st Cavalry Division in Japan since WWII end.
Roy S. Dearstyne, longtime head of North Carolina State College Poultry Department, retires June 30 after 35 years and will start July 1 as a full time poultry consultant for the Farmers Cooperative Exchange. General Manager M G Mann praises securing his services and continuity with poultrymen.
Four year old Wanda Hardin daughter of Homer and Lucile Boyette Hardin died in Milwaukee Wisconsin on Tuesday June 19 after a two year illness. She was a native of Columbus County. Funeral services were held Saturday at 4 30 p.m. in Stephens.
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