Ex Sheriff Nance Turns Disc Jockey in Whiteville
Columbus County’s former sheriff Nance, known for crime busting 1950s duties and a 1952 KKK-era reputation, now hosts a daily disc jockey show on WENC Whiteville. He discusses veteran affairs, plays requests, and remains a local media figure while hinting at possible future political runs.
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Columbus County
Ku Klux
Klin
Mien Nance
WENC
Whiteville
KKK
Nance
Veterans Administration
Tle
Ae County
Shertiz
Vitor
Chadbourn Tobarco
Carey
Two Flyers Escape Injury In Plane Crash Here
Two New Orleans businessmen narrowly escaped serious injury when their Stinson Voyager skidded into a ditch and caught fire after an instrument problem forced an emergency landing in a Fayetteville field. Pilot J A Wilson and his passenger—both unhurt—watched power lines ignite lumber. Don Holmes of Carolina Power and Light helped avert worse damage by cutting the lines. Firefighters and local officials praised quick aid as a drizzling rain helped contain the blaze. The two businessmen continued on their journey to Fayetteville.
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New Orleans
Seraight
Stinson Voyager
Tabor
Winston Gore
Ned Butler
City Lumber Company
Maxie Watts
J. A. Wilson
Oni
R. Frye
Wen
Fayetteville
H. E. Eppa
Columb
Don Holmes
Carolina
Youth of 17 with long record in court
A 17 year old boy testified to a misunderstanding before Superior Court Judge Raymond Mallard, admitting a jacket was taken though he said he did not steal it. The judge found him guilty on larceny after a prior record and sentenced him to 18 months. the jacket was valued at nine dollars. The proceedings marked the first Columbus County term of court for Judge Mallard. Meanwhile Waccamaw Bank plans a new night depository to handle growing deposits, enabling envelope and pouch deposits from autos, as local merchants express enthusiasm.
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John Gurney
Superior Court
Raymond Mallard
Mallard
Columbus
Amaw Bank and Trust
Wright
Ben L. Nesmith
Waccamaw Tank
Nesmith
Waccamaw Bank
Carp Entrance Hazard at Lake Tabor Draws Attention
Carp found the entrance to Lake Tabor hazardous as anglers and onlookers watched large schools in the race. J Allen, caretaker, caught an eight pounder as it tried to enter the lake while Josh Soles of the Lake Tabor board reported trout in the two to three pound range. Heavy rain prompted road work, with tile under the road funded by local citizens totaling 56 dollars. other improvements are planned by the directors.
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J. Allen
Lake Tabor
Josh Soles
Neigy
Willian 5 to 5 cents per copy 32.00 per year
Note: OCR fragment shows pricing terms for a publication. The text indicates a price of five to five cents per copy and an annual rate of 32.00, suggesting a small local newspaper or periodical with ambiguous spacing. The readable data implies subscription and single-copy pricing.
Tabor City Men Plan Retreat at Lake Waccamaw
The men of Tabor City Presbyterian Church will attend the annual Presbyterian Men's Retreat at Lake Waccamaw this Sunday. Rev. F C Hutcheson, pastor, says a large representation is expected from the church. Speakers include Rev. F Lacy Rose and Rev. Ernest Tree Thompson of the Union Theological Seminary in Richmond. Hutcheson will conduct services here Sunday.
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Tabor City
Lake Waccamaw
F. C Hutcheson
CMU
Selmer
Detinger
Fen Lacy Rose
Frst Presbyterian Church
Ernest Tree Thompson
John Q. Dickson
UN 4Wen Theological Seminary
Richmond
Virginia
Fev
Hutcheson
Robbery Nets Thieves 580 In Merchandise
Police investigated a Friday morning theft at Cox Wholesale on the Green Sea Road. Thieves broke into two trucks, stealing watches, lighters, socks, pocket knives, cigars, and more, valued about 580 and 980 listed in items. Footprints and fingerprint tests were conducted. bloodhounds failed to locate a scent. Chief H F Eppely led the probe with Columbus identification efforts.
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Jumex
Cox Whalesily Co
Mae Todd
Cox Wholesale
Cnplayen
H. F Eppely
Green Sea Toad
Ole
Indy
Columbus
Fort Horace Shaw
Epps
District Officers To Visit OES In September Meeting
The local chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will hold a regular meeting Monday September 19 at the Masonic Hall. Mrs P Yolen District Deputy Grand Matron will make her first visit and District Deputy Grand Patron De Cuitrell will attend along with local officials. All chapter members are urged to attend. Joe Wilson is attending medical school at Duke University.
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Order of Eastern Star
P. Yolen
de Cuitrell
Masonic Hall
Missionary Goldfinch Heads To Paraguay With Purpose
Sidney L. Goldfinch, a 44 year old Baptist missionary from Concord City, returning to the U.S. after 16 years in South America, has spent decade promoting Christian work in Uruguay and Paraguay. He describes Paraguay as remote with a military dictatorship, one party rule and exile for former presidents, while noting his belief in a strong mission to improve conditions through faith and education. His wife and son accompanied him as they prepared for further work in an evolving South American landscape.
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Sidney L. Goldfinche
South America
Rey. Goldfinch
Conwarrabor City
Unite States
Sydney L. Goldfinch
Golddinch
Goldfinch
Con
Con=way high school, Columbia Bible’ College, Columbia. 8. C., Wheat op College
Wheaton
Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville
Douglas
Sylvania
Southern — Baptist Convention
Ura Quay
Gore
America
Paraguay
Noror
Argo
South Carolina
Tron
Elee
Sitdergenund
Mont Vies
presi_ dent
Bec Poe
Pancake Supper Boosts Boys Home Funds at Williams Township
A large turnout at the Williams Township School pancake supper raised funds for the Boys Home. Local officials and guests, including former Senator Alton, praised the event. Principal Colombo noted every penny went to the cause with no expenses deducted.
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Loy
Richory
Williams Lownship School
Cotomisa
J. Colombo
Peincipal
One Way Street Observed to Relieve Congested Traffic
A city plan to ease traffic flows by regulating loading and unloading zones and enforcing parking rules on Fifth Street. Police will post signs and traffic will be directed to use curbside zones with permit parking, restricting double parking and heavy curbside activities to reduce bottlenecks.
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Odin Amd
Eposithetr Automobiles
Ay Tewsi
Reat Stinet
Fifth Street
Woman Sentenced in Manslaughter Case in Tab or City District
A Tab or City woman was sentenced Saturday to 3 to 5 years on a manslaughter charge for fatally stabbing her husband, Robert, during a fierce argument in front of a jury. Other related sentences include a sister receiving six months on an accessory charge. details point to a Cane neh eet case in Hawies Tiley Raymond.
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Tabor City
Phy
Heath
Sasturday
Robert
Jules Juin
Hor
Sarah Ver
Hawies
Raymond Malelard
Belt Tobacco Market Sets Pace With Steady Prices
Tahoe CHy market leads Belt with 53.80 per hundred average as Belth market officials report 7,918,444 pounds sold through yesterday totaling 4,402,710.28 dollars. Week opening sales showed 37864 pounds at 36.20 average. Officials expect continued operation until all tobacco is sold.
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Tahoe Chy
Wason
Zounts
Emerson
Columbus County Judge Mallard Receives Wide Praise
In Columbus County a session of criminal court nears its end as Superior Court Judge Raymond Mallard, the first Columbus native in the role, earns high praise for dignity and fairness. A spectator noted he means business and is impartial, evident as he sentences a defendant to 12 months for assault and run.
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Raymond
Mallard
Columbus
Rxon
Ourtroom
Malllard
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