Political campaign stumping set for Saturday in Volimins County
Jaycees sponsor a political event at City Hall Saturday with inviting attendees including Judge Raymond Mallard Harris Greer and candidates for local offices. Notables like Alton Lennon Buck Wooten and others plan to attend. a parade Friday at 5 20 pm features Jaycees and beauty queens to boost turnout for the Democratic primary.
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Volimins County
Jayeoe
Evens
Pam
Ray
Raymond Mallard
1Th
Lee Greer
Eitteen
Williams School Commencement Set For May 18 20 21
Williams Township High School announced commencement events for May 18 20 and 21 with senior class night and a pageant on May 18 followed by the baccalaureate service led by Rev J M Carvel and the graduation ceremony. Principal J Colombo presented the plan noting speakers and musical selections by staff and students.
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Williams School
Williams ‘Township
J. Colombo
Privises
Columbus County
W. Paul Stepens Chaieman
Williamsy
Jos Cynady
Alma
Hie
Junier Eles
Tae Koopa
Rael Pune
Mother's Day Theme at Methodist Church
An event at the Methodist Church focuses on Mother’s Day with a program featuring community members and spiritual reflections. The gathering includes messages about motherhood’s role and unity across faiths, led by church leaders and local organizers.
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Methodist Church
Williamson Wins Precinct Chairmanship in Landslide Victory
Dr. Ross M. Williamson won the precinct chairmanship in Sout Williams, polling 421 votes to opponent Willard C. Wright’s 119. Voters noted long lines and some left without voting, while Williamson thanked supporters and highlighted new registrants added by the week’s open books. Names listed include B A Garrell, Roland Gore, Evie Benton, and dozens more from Whiteville and nearby towns.
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Tom Angle
South Williams
Angle
J. F. Boswell
Ross M. Williamson
Trom
Hoy Ted
Dr L A Taylor to Speak for Presbyterians at Chadbourn festival
Chadbourn prepares for its 241st Strawberry Festival with a parade and contests. Dr L A Taylor speaks for Presbyterians as residents join celebrations including a queen pageant and a band contest awarding 100 to first place, 50 to second, and a third prize. High school bands from Dillon Merlins Georgetown Fairmont Whiteville Columbus Westside Armour Central Mt Olive participate. Beauty contestants represent Tabor City Fairmont Shy Mount Lumberton Wellville Fair Bluff St Pauls Florence and other areas.
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Chadbourn
Apo
Queen's
Georgetown
Fairmont
Whiteville
Columbus
Westside
Armour
Central
Tre Mt. Olive
Tabor City
Faremont
Shy Mount
Lumberton
Welleville
Fair Bluff
St Pauls
Florence
Saturday Dance Ends In Fight Ends With Bystander Shot
A Saturday night melee near a local dance hall left an innocent bystander shot. Police report two pistols were used and several people injured including Mr. and Mrs. Harretson and a bystander with serious wounds. Investigators pledged a thorough inquiry as witnesses described a chaotic scene and a bottle being thrown.
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Columbus
Long
Carl Long
Colvitt
Ineway
Jamey Kennon
Altates
Mewenne
Dro T. Ay Taylor
Wilmington
Tabor City
HLF
KC Cogialy
Nis
Ios
Es Corte Hospital
Aranen
Ferrell
Flurrvilondlien
Clarendon
Kitty
Maris
Tenu‘de Idie Thomas
Williams School Honors Graduates Named
Honor graduates at Williams School include neice Aye Cansay and Ved Karl Duncay with salutatorian status. Principal Von Cotombe announced selections for shared positions. Mrs Canady is noted as daughter of a local resident, with ties to Duncan family.
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Williams School
Cansay
Karl Duncay
Willaims
von Cotombe
Prinelru
Canady
Mirc Ho A
Chirendun
Duncan
BH Duncan
Lar
Fowler Estate Joins Town Limits and Ford Dealer Reduced
W C Fowler buys stake in Grainger Motors and announces long association with Ford, praising sales success and inviting friends to visit the showroom. He lives in theTwaverdam area and is prominent in the regional Ford dealer network. Ascension Day services set for Saint Paul Methodist Church at 7 30 PM with community invitation, as town boundary debates continue amid recent development talks.
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Colin Rechile
Salesian
Gina
Les Uinaaiger
Fowler
Mater
Grainger Motor Company
Twaverdam
Ai Toe
Saint Paul
Loc
Unclear OCR fragment mentions Starretson and Wilmington theme
Fragmentary text references Mr and Mrs Starretson of Wilmington and an event on a Sunday. Details are garbled with unreadable words and lack of clear actions or dates.
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Wilmington
Ennie
Mr House
Youngster Who Killed Teacher Is Son Of Former TC Resident
A troubled youth, son of a former TC resident, faced charges after a teacher was killed last week at an oval. The case ties to local figures, with officials naming Meyene-14 and Fillyay Prevatte among those identified. Investigations continue as authorities outline the suspect’s links to the community and prior schooling.
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Lorena
Oval
Mervlind
Tabor
Resistat
FBI School In TC Wednesday Draws Local Attention
A local notice describes an FBI school event set for Wednesday at the Woman's Club House in Tarboro. It mentions market activity in the tobacco region, pertinent officials, and planned sales schedules, with references to court matters and law enforcement figures in the district.
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Charlotte
Fatine City
Tobacco
Superior
Aemralune
Terrero Evisu
Raymond B. Mallard
Tobor
Washington
Folemont
Chadbauen
Rmont
Chadbourn
County TB Officials Named
County tuberculosis officers are named at a Whiteville meeting. New and reappointed directors include Miss Alice Lowe Chadbourn as vice president and Miss Lowe succeeds Jac Powers of Whiteville as director.
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Colum
Tuberculoss
Assia
Clyite Wayhe
Reunswick
Guy
Howl Whiteville
Alice Lowe
Chadbourn
Maul Page
Western Prong
E W. Harrison
Whity ‘Willy
Ed Williamson
Evergrann
Elys
Grveting
Leo Derrick Jp
Miss Lowe
Derrick Pephews
M. McMillan
Fave Flutt
Jac
Powers
Whiteville
Robby
Welehuy Creek
D. Prank Ti- Gougin
Tabor
Local Officials Weigh Case Involving City Police Aid
A fragmentary report notes officials including a court judge Sankey, solicitor Joe Brown, and Mayor HG Dameron of Pabor City, with attendees from the Waatecidede Department in Columbus County. The text references a police apartment matter and a candidate list tied to government representatives, but event details remain unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Evens Sts
Mdsroeel
Abdie
Waatecidede Department
Edinurn
Columbus County
Shentts
Oth Fur Bhatt
North Conding Histwas’ Patrol
Melry Wilsievim Police
Deernynt ‘Isu
Dudge Sankey
Rob Went
Salietor Joe Brown
Mayer HG. Dameron
Pabor City
Cancer Crusade Chairmen Named in Columbus County Drive
Campaign chairman for the Cancer Crusade in Columbus County released a list of local chairmen reading their communities to raise 5070 for the county’s share of the 1986 drive. Whiteville leads with Joe Mann Abe Moscow Mrs Luther Mearve Vator Cy Mrs Majorie Thompking and many others across the county. The treasurer is named on page five.
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Ryan
Columbus County
Board of Education
Oval School
Columbus — Cancer Society
Noeber
Crystun
William
Tunior Chamber of Commerce
Tom Angle
May S. Young
Cancer Crusade
Wye
Whiteville
Joe 5 Mann
Abe Moscow
Luther Mearve Vator Cy
Majorie Thompking
Evelyss Martin
Western Prong
Kill Hooks
Union Valing
Kas Fisher Chantoum
Celina
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E Boltewe
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Shridtian
Charl
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North Cereij
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Savirty
Caches Bible i
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Revs J VM
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Hammond
Aly
Shreveport
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Tsay Chiit
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Pallas
Christian Chapel
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Texas
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Rock
Dr. White
Cargotl
Koel Duve
Hid
Colomiy
Gratuetion Elds
E . Colomba
Gereshila Roe Lee Raeelinding
Biek
Canton
Driveresty
North Carmina
Peery
Ebrudinn
Fanily AK
Chrish
Paul Chines
Watt
Sachwille Tower
Harty -Aeeond Teale
Tarun
Merenanty
Siecetes
Rteite
WA Thompson
Democrat- Eacuutuve Curieitiew
Canthoe
Ine
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Fserve
Lulumbus Cersaty
Deleo
Wasi
Farley
Hynes
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Noking
Mack& Camady
West Lees
Nakina
Con F Ross
South Lees
Marne
Fast Lees
White- Mier
Powell
Walter Mottinger
Ron
L. A. Taylor
Fowler Estate
W.C. Fowler
Ford
Bob Black
Merchants Assoc
Toeat
Putin
Charenow
Janitin
FBI School
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Wa View
Tore
Mae Young
A.P. Rogers
McGousan
Saul
Colina
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