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Newspaper
Tabor City Tribune
Location
Tabor City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1950
Page
5
The article lists numerous residents and relatives visiting relatives at Loris and surrounding towns. Names include Bryant, South Carolina kin, the Hardee, Spivey, Inman, Gordon, Harrelson, Legette and Wright families. Outings cover Ocean Drive Beach, Crescent Beach, and Charlotte. Several travel to Monroe, Wilson, Raleigh, and Savannah for visits and summer activities.
Rainbow officials summarize the 13th Service Session of the Carolina Grand Assembly for Girls held June 18 to 20 in Charlotte. Attendees included Rebecca Burroughs Rochelle Simon Louise Hodges and Francis Fowler with events at Cladwell Memorial Presbyterian Efirds dining room and a banquet hosted by the Eastern Star. Delegates received the grand cross of color and elected officers for next year while installations, a breakfast, and a dance marked the three day program. The next session is planned for Gastonia in June 1951.
The Homemakers Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Elbert Wright's home on Tuesday afternoon June 13 with Mrs. J. D. Harrelson presiding. Miss Lula Bell Highsmith Health Educator spoke on the importance of chest X Ray screening for individuals. Miss Gayle Wells assisted.
The Columbus County Home Demonstration Club women hosted a Flower Show on June 21 at the American Legion Hut in Whiteville. County Council President Mrs Rene Frink greeted guests. Winners included Thelma Currie Lebanon Club and Minnie Regan Cere Gordo Club. Judges were Hattie Coburn J K Council and George McNeil.
Household advice notes proper hat storage and placement to avoid deformation and color fade. Sailor hats should lie flat. other hats fit on rounded holders or in hat boxes with tissue. Emphasis on dust light protection and organized return spots for men. Also advises changing bulbs promptly to save electricity and keep light levels up. A home agent demonstrated kitchen shortcuts during a social period with attendees listed.
High school graduates may enlist for attendance at specific army schools under new Department of the Army rules. Sgt. Creston H. Rowland Jr. says more than 20 courses are available including automotive body repair electrical, welding, tailoring and hospital technician procedures. Details available at the Post Office in Tabo City each Wednesday morning.
Legal notices warn all persons with claims against the estate of James B Norris deceased to present them by June 4 1951 at Clarendon Route No 1 Box 207 or be barred from recovery. Debtors must pay promptly. Executor: Carson Norris June 14-6t
The undersigned qualified as administrators of the estate of John S. Roberts deceased late of Columbus county. All persons with claims against the estate must present them by June 7, 1951 or risk loss of recovery. Debtors to the estate should pay promptly. This 7th day of June 1950 H. C. Phillips and James S. Roberts Administrators Tabor City N.C.
The Fidelis Class of Mount Tabor Baptist Sunday School met at Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Hedrick home in Pine Heights. Leon Fonvielle led the program on faithfulness. Present were Mrs. LaDosea, James Brice, and Mrs. Clarence Willoughby. Hedrick presided over business in president M Harry Bryant's absence. Community missions were planned for the month. Social hour featured an ice course for about 15 attendees. Bill and Tom, sons of A. M. Smith, attend Ridgecrest six-week camp with Mr. and Mrs. Rogers accompanying.
A June 14 meeting at First Baptist Church in Tabor City gathered about 60 adults to learn details of a county wide chest x ray program for colored citizens. Mildred Page of the State Health Department outlined plans and canvassing, posters, and church outreach were proposed.
The Young Women's Auxiliary of Mount Tabor Baptist Church met with Miss Bunny Buffkin in Fair Bluff to plan organizing a Y W A unit. Miss Sarah Garrell presided with visitors Anita Fonviell and Wilma Wright noted as guests.
Readable fragments list Walter Bellany Austin Richardson Fred Myer James Chestnut Doc Capers and Jin ny Clay Dancer, suggesting a memorial or notice section with personal names.
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