09 May 1951
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Newspaper
Tabor City Tribune
Location
Tabor City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1951
Page
1
Unionized patrons protested the firing of Principal Gaddy amid district turmoil. County commissioners accepted the resignation of Joe Quinerly at the public meeting held this week.
Private Hubert S. Stevens 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Stevens of Tabor City, completes Air Force basic training at Lackland AFB near San Antonio. Lackland hosts basic training for men and women and houses the Air Force Officer Candidate School and Human Resources programs.
A Guideway school row over principal J F Gaddy prompted two delegations to the County Board of Education in Whiteville. Pro Gaddy and anti Gaddy groups clashed over leadership as the district eyes new principal candidate Greeley Long, a former student and boxing figure.
The Women Of The Presbyterian church held a birthday program in honor of seven years of service at the regular meeting in Mrs. Roland Baldwin's home on Tuesday evening. Mrs. W. O. Jackson led the devotional and Mrs. J. P. Brown presented the program titled How Wide The Pattern. The birthday cake with seven candles and refreshments were served.
Whiteville calendar notes a memorial service for Dr G H Cox held in Pinehurst with area physicians present. The gathering honored the longtime physician and included a roll call and remarks by Dr Daniel S Parton. Music accompanied the service, reflecting the respect of peers.
Eleven and Junior classes held a weiner roast Monday afternoon at an navey property under the direction of In Bu Hox and Tloyd Hipps. About 85 juniors attended with guests Mrs. Ben Hipps Patrina Gore and Betty inn.
Miss Jessie Baxter at Children’s State Art Crabs Hill is a TV school supervisor. Whiteville based Miss Ann Mary 9. G. Watts is on his bravery award. Mrs. R. H. Watts Way zon. Watts was woefal for bravery TAs ago.
Tobacco farmers in lower Columbus and upper Horry counties report an almost unanimous view that the crop is in about the best condition for this season. Weather has been favorable, transplanting limited, and farmers expect a strong harvest barring hail or other hazards. A light hail occurred in North Carolina north of Tabor City with little damage nearby. Plants show signs of thriving but farmers caution it is early and many factors could affect harvest.
The Sandy Plain Home Demonstration Club marks National HD Week by sponsoring show window displays in the Nesmith Agency building from April 29 to May 5. Projects cover Community Service Citizenship Food Preservation Art and Craft Family Life Music Education Home Beautification House Furnishings Food and Nutrition Poultry Gardening Health and Clothing. The display committee includes Mrs. Earl Cartrette president Mrs. Clyde Norris Mrs. Cecil Wright Mrs. Luther Norris and Mrs. Floyd Norris. The club lists 35 members with 24 charter members since its January founding.
Edward C. Cox of the Whiteville Production Credit Association said new employees from production credit associations met in Washington area April 24 and 25 1951 to discuss membership relations and credit matters to aid farmers in Columbus county. The association lent 804972 dollars in 1950 for crops livestock and farm needs.
The County Board of Education discussed the superintendent vacancy and set a Monday May 14 9 AM reconvening to review applications. They discussed the snow year budget and school improvements, with a budget presentation to the County Commissioners on May 21. Four state and county staff were rehired: band director Bob Hodges supervisor Jessie Baxter and speech therapist Mary Colville.
Hundreds of drawings and handicrafts from Columbus County students fill Williams Township school gymnasium for an art show opening Thursday afternoon. Works from first grade through high school include landscapes, murals, watercolors, and themed pieces such as The First Thanksgiving and Market Day in Mexico. Local teachers and schools across the county participate.
The local Veterans of Foreign Wars will sponsor the film T Was A Communist for The FBI at the New Tabor Theatre Thursday and Friday this week. Advance tickets are handled by the Tabor City VFW and the movie tells a federal agent’s undercover life with his family unaware of his actions.
Mrs. C. G. Westmoreland entertained the Tuesday afternoon Bridge club at her home yesterday. Mrs. J. M. McGougan received the high award and a sweet course was served by the hostesses to the guests including Mrs. Nesmith and Mrs. Har lpergen Jr.
About 10 000 crates of strawberries sold this season at the Tabor City market, with projections for higher 1951 sales. C E Walden marketing secretary announced today. The Tuesday average topped $6.00 per 24 quart crate and 15 4H Club projects are active in Rutherford County this year.
Principal J D Pridgen announces a full day of activities at the Tabor City Negro school on Friday May 11. The program includes chapel exercises from 11 to 12 with songs scripture reading prayer and a health talk by J L Swalker before speaker W Horace Carter editor of The Tribune. A dinner break at noon followed by physical education and a movie on the practicatson. County officials and local citizens have been invited.
WOW will present the musical show Going Places on May 24 and 25 under local sponsor WOW. Mary Osburn of Memphis directs the cast of about 100 local people in a radio and stage production praised as enthusiastically received.
A Mother's Day program at Sandy Plain Baptist Church is set for 7 30 Sunday night May 13. The event is open to the public and all are invited. Cpl Harold Fonvielle of the US Air Force Base Texas is spending a ten day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs E W Fonvielle.
Miss Helen Butler and Miss Ann Brooks McGougan attended the Delta Kappa Gamma state convention and luncheon in Pinehurst. The meeting showcased latest equipment for boll weevil control in Charlotte. Over 500 farmers from several counties attended.
Scientists study hydra to illustrate cancer control efforts. The piece argues the American Cancer Society must raise at least 14,565,000 dollars in the 1951 Crusade to fund research education and patient services, urging readers to donate. It links the hydra experiment to ongoing cancer work and calls for guardianship of loved ones.
An educational film titled Self Examination of the Breast will screen Friday at 3 15 pm in the New Tabor Theatre. Mrs Mae S Young campaign chair announces the free 45 minute event with help from Mrs B E Hughes and Ted Hughes aimed at women.
All 32 members of the local school safety patrol will attend a free movie at the Ritz Theatre Saturday from 2:00 to 5:00 as a reward for traffic direction during the year. Police Chief L. R. Watson announced a weiner roast for the patrol next week.
Hoyt M. Graham, 24, World War II veteran and Green Sea, S. C. native, died in the Veterans Hospital Tampa after a three year illness. He lived in Tampa working in electrical trades. Funeral rites were at Green Sea Baptist Church with full military honors at Green Sea cemetery by Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Chapter 9273 and American Legion Post 41, Loris, S. C. He was survived by his wife Hazel Patterson, a daughter Rhonda, parents Boca and Mrs Graham of Lutz, Florida, three brothers Earl Junior and J C Graham, and maternal grandparents Mayo and Mrs Stevens of Green Sea.
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