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The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1951-12-14
i PURITAN CLUB
| DINNER OPENS
NEW BUILDING
Lunch Room, Two Class
rooms Incorporated in
Pinetown School


PINETOWN.-A Ruritan club
dinner Friday night, only a few
hours after the building was COM
pleted, officially opened a new
building for the Pinetown school.
The lunchroom in the new struc-
ture was put to its intended use
for the first time Monday, with
about $50 pupils served. Tuesday
night an open house was held for
the general public and on Wednes-
day two classrooms were put into
service.
The building, of brick veneer, is
separate from the rest of the
school. 1t includes two class rooms,
a lunch room in which 120 per-
sons can be seated at one time,
modern kitchen, storage rooms and
fest rooms. All are on one floor.
Mrs. Grady Boyd is supervisor
of the new lunchroom, with Mrs.
Hallas Boyd as her assistant.
Meals will be served at a cost of
20 cents each. This is made posi-
BILE by the fact that the federal
government will supply surplus
commodities and also some finan-
cial assistance
The building has its own heat
ing plant, with an automatic
stoker.
Use of the new structure will
relieve congestion in the main
building, which has housed the en-
tire elementary school of eight
grades with eight teachers, Supt.
w. F. Veasey drew the plans for
the building. J. B. Rowe of Wash
ington was superintendent Of con-
struction and Harold Windley of
Belhaven installed plumbing and
electric wiring.
At the Ruritan meeting, which
was ladies' night for the club,
Ralph Tyer, chairman of the Pine
town school district committee,
was master of ceremonies. In the
absence of D. S. Swain, who was
ill, H. r. Osborne, vice president
of the club and a member of the
district committee, presided. 9th
err members of the district COM
mittee are GARNER Wallace, Ar
thur Lee Bovd and F. G. Jordan.
Out of town guests at the dinner
included the county commissioners,
members of the county board of
educsation and others connected
with the project or with the
school. These included Mr.. and
Mrs Harold Windley and Bernard
Voliva of Belhaven; Mr.. and Mrs.
]. B. Rowe, Miss Cora Lancaster,
Miss Mary Bowers, Mr.. and Mrs.
Malvia Harris, Mr.. and Mrs. r.
wing Hodges, w. A. Blount, Mr..
and Mrs. Malcolm Paul, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Hodges, Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert Hoell, Mr.. and Mrs. W. F.
Veasey and Thomas Spencer of
Washington; Mr.. and Mrs. Jack
McWilliams of Aurora; Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Toler of Chocowin-
ity; Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cooley
of Bath; Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Swim
dell of Pantego.
GARNER Alligood of Pinetown, a
member of the club and also a
county commissioner, was there
with Mrs. Alligood. The wives of
members, and the faculty, headed
by James Overton, and their hus-
bands were also guests.
A number of informal stalks
by guests an dmembers were
heard. Entertainment was supplied
by Monk and Nose, otherwise
known as Ashley Leggett and Dan
Cratch, of Washington.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1951-12-14

known gambler, is one of its out
standing stockholders.
The committee learned a great
deal about William Molasky, the
millionaire magazine distributor,
whose finger was in many pies.
An ex-newsboy, Molasky publishes a
scratch sheet for horseplayers, and
is a IS per cent partner in Pioneer
News, the bookies' racing news
wire. He and his family own 18,05O
shares Of stock in Western Union.
valued at the time Of his testimony
at S783. 600.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1951-12-14
Crime in America
By ESTES KEFAUvER
United States Senator
Ten Of Series
St. Louis: Where Gambling
Is Big Business

Crime is big business in the ST. Louis
Mostly the sections shadowy activities conferred on Illegal
gambling the Senate Crime Committee found that this
gambling merely innocent biological necessity
Joseph Carroll the canankerous multi dol
lar-a-y bookmaker, called it.
the past 10 there have been rs unoved
Illinois of which St Louis is
studied plan of assanations control all large
scale commercial gambling and vice.
During this me five major operated in St Louis the
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1951-12-14
SLADESvILLE CHURCH
PREPARES PROGRAM

SLADESVILLE.-A Christmas
pageant, "The Light of Bethle-
hem," win be presented in con-
rnection with candle lighting serv-
ice at Epworth Methodist church
here. The service will start at
$3.50.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1951-12-14
THE AMENITIES OF BUREAUCRACY

In England prior to the last world war; it took three
years to construct electric power station Now the time
needed is six-exacty double the former figure.
There is very good reason for that-and the reason
socialism First of ALL it takes months and perhaps years
to comply with the amenities of bureaucracy and get the
necessary permits ALLEGATIONS licenses and Armies
of government jobholders all with swollen ideas of their
own importance, have their fingers in the pie.
Second, under socialism initiative and the will-to-do
stfled There small in working hard when the
possible rewards few and meager People just drift
along, getting by as best they can.
England has extremely critical power shortage
deal with and if the winter could be
trophic Whether the Conservatives will be able to repair
the ravages of socialism remains to be At best it
will be long and weary years before England
from the economic depths which the labor government
dug for her.
When high officials of our own government urge more
would do well to consider Britan's sad exampe-along
with the fact that after years of enduring the socialist
experiment the British voters finally said We've had
enough government electric-power monoply-whch is
what the politicians want-would be long step along a
road whose end is disaster.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1951-12-14
TOMBSTONE. ARHoNA. EPTrAPH: acovernme

TOMBSTONE, ARIZONA, EPTTAPH: Government
spending this year will total $88 bonore than the en-
tire national income in the boom year of 1929 capita
cost has rsento $3.50 for this years spending or 40
cent of the average per capita income of ST. 435
perence has that when the tax take goes above Is per
cent of the national income initiation here Present tax
bill of 40 per cent places the nation well the initiation
limb now Wnr1g.
Absence Of occupation not rest mind quite vacant
IS mind distressed -Cowper.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-05-26

Dr. Gbers DELICIOUS plays ap-
The entire generally lasts
hour and half fifteen minutes OF Wpch
unique service conducted by Deacon James
furnishes the whole service under the direction OF ne
Elijah Rutfner This year the
performers The Crucion which one
taken from the theehours long Passion Play
Triumph which creation Pastor
Gilbert very wildly pictures the events of Calvary the
Devices the blood flow
side he nailed to the cross and
the side Messiah the enters and the FOUNTAIN eo
With blood" forming the SUBMITS of Golgotha
There solemn hush the vast audience tna Ills
auditorium the
chorus; hush remains heavy GREATNESS
anxious Service from stage to another until
reached it's climax in the dramatic presentations the aoS-
benedcon
posude before the vast congregation
from their seats empty into the cs streets
In the this OCCASION Dr. Gilbert has produced
he Resurrection from his Passion Pay The Acen-
son, 'The Vsitan" "The Easter Lily" and Tins Easter
this the seating capacity
only $780, but than this number have been annually
turned Gas Over 5000 however manage to
witness the and the production This through the tac
Station that
who could least able in and hear:
All the
from the Beach High School that this make of
mun Importance that while church the
churches represented the performers Dr. Gilbert
Messiah the
service conducted Richardson of the Bolton
Street Baptist Church of Savannah Richardson
the sponsoring Church Each the auditorium becomes
taxed for seating capacity and people
the city from distant points witness this This
people leave the Municipal Auditorium
sermons pagean canataS chden's
further worship during this the Chur victorious of celebration
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-05-26
THIRD AVENUE ONE-WAY

Following up suggestion in last ISSUE that
protest making Northwest Third Avenue one-way street.
number of business men from the Avenue met with
Public Safety Director O. D. Jack Henderson Tues
day morning The Director explained the plans under
consideration for the change and heard the committees
objections to such changes.
The main for the change to be to avert
traffic jam at certain times of the day N W. Second
Avenue between Fifth and Eleventh Streets The plan is
to make Second Avenue street in order to em
nate this traffic jam, and in doing Third Avenue will
have to be made oneway in the opposite direction in
order to keep the area traffic moving smoothly.
The committee felt that traffic light at Northwest
18th Street and Third Avenue and at Northwest goth
Street and Third Avenue along with Traffic Officer
during the busiest hours of the day would pretty
nearly solving the traffic problem Third Avenue
One point stressed by the committee that rout-
ing the going downtown to Northwest First Place. pro-
posed in the one-way plan, would work hardship
working people having to walk three blocks in
order to catch bus to town. Another point that with
Third Avenue oneway street. it would become of
speedway then it is at the present time
The director explained that the plan is still in the
early stages and that the committees suggestion would be
given complete consideration.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-05-26
BUNCHE THEATRE

Last week attended the opening of the Bunche
ed by the Wometco chain. It is undoubtedly of the
finest theatres in the South. Two shows given
opening day with capacity attendances.
Bunche Park, with it's comfortable homes and modern
business places is commanding the attention of other
tons of the county.
The construction of school has begun and UNI
derstand another church will be in the distant
future.
To the residents of Bunche Park Wometco Corpora
ton and the RamagliCook Realty Company, the Miami
Times extends congratulations.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-05-26

The Rev. FIR. John E. Culmer
had a birthday on May %. Parish
toner's under the sponsorship of
the Young Women'S Study Club,
Mrs. Joycelyn Burroughs, presi-
dent gave him a real birthday
party at the Parish House. Enco-
RUINS and gifts were Showered
upon FIR. and Mrs. Culmer.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-05-26

Mr.. John Daiz, Florida editor
of the Pittsburg Courier, has been
invited to deliver the commence
ment address at the Clifford high
school, Vero Beach on June 25.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-05-26

Sunday was 81 am an American
Day." Recently naturalized citi-
zens were greeted in special pro-
grams all over the country. In
Miami a few colored folk were
in attendance at the meeting in
Bay Front Park and were greet
ed Just like the others. Time was
when that couldn't happen, but
Miami is getting more into the
light of day, and none need be
quite ashamed in saying 81 am an
American" down in Miami on
Biscayne Bay.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-05-26

'There'll be no praying in here
tonight" a Miami widow is re-
ported to have said as she had
the law to put a writ of attach
ment on the big tent with its 1000
chairs on 18th terrace, near 4th
ave., on Tuesday. A visiting
preacher who has gone north is
said to have left on her hand a
bill of $101.89 for long distance
telephone calls made while rent
ing her home. When the bill is
paid the tent will be ready for
businesS-again.
Hope she gets her money.
Trouble is the "boys" who found
Miami a lucky spot for the win
ter season have found out that
good things don't last long" They
can read the signs of the times
and are following the swallow
back home. Perhaps some people
are out of more than that -
which they spent for luck!
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-05-26

DR.. c. NJ. Jollivette this week
presented his wife a 1851 brand
new Buick.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-05-26

built and opened the Bunche
theatre at Bunche Park. 1t is by
far the best we have. On open
ing night it was packed for two
shows, proceeds go for the pur-
chase of playground equipment.
This column congratulates the
owner and patrons. When will the
company build something worth
while in Miami.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-05-26

The Church of the Incarnation
at Liberty City is being remodel
ed. FIR. John jarrett is the pastor
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-05-26

st. Mary's w. M. Church out
on 5th court has certainly put
on the "new look" The edifice
has completely renovated in and
outside. The pastor the Reverend
E. A. Gunner, who is also super
intendent of the Diocese, and Of
ficerS and members of st. Mary'S
are making things go. Announce
ment will be made for the re-
dedication at an early date. Con-
gratis!
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-05-26

Editor H. E. S. Reeves, DR..
Harold Jolliviette, Mr.. Edward
Strachan, Mr.. Willie LittleS and
DR.. c. M. Jollivette have report
ed enjoying fishing at the keys
during the past two weeks.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-05-26

The Auxiliary to the Dade
County Medical Academy en-
tertained at Virginia Beach last
Sunday.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-05-26
The Moving Finger
BY L. A. THOMPSON

The ire of Iran is developing
into red heat. The suffering has
even reached the United States.
Let's hope that oil of Iran will
not set the world on fire.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-05-26

The Roman Church will 500.
begin to build in Bunche Park.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-05-26
JUST BROWSIN'
BY Paul R. Henry

Sir Knights of Florida Order of
knights of Pythias, Sisters of the
Courts of Calanthe, the Uniform
Rank Department and Juveniles
met in Bradenton last week. The
sessions were reported as being
quite interesting
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-05-26

Students of Booker T. Wash
ington school were given. 2-hour
train ride on Wednesday. It was
the first for many of the $40.
They went by FEC in IA coaches
to Hialeah, South Miami, Goulds
and other points and enjoyed it.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-05-26

Robert Lawrence of Pahokee
is held on charges of assault with
intent to commit rape and also
murder were filed against him on
Monday.
Dade County Commissioners
are in for a $4,000 a year in
crease in salary. The present SAL
airy is $500. The County Solicit
tors $4,000 will be increased to
$4,000. Criminal Court Judge
might go from $4,000 to $4,000
and Criminal Court Clerk from
$4,000 to $4,000.
The hard working teachers ex-
pect (some of them) a $500 in
crease.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-05-26

Another assault case reported
involving a 53-year-old white
woman. The attacker got away.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-05-26

Motorists got a little break this
week when little price war
dropped the price of gas two cents
a gallon.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-05-26

The wometco Theatres have
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-05-26

The Dunbar Nursery Associa-
ton is making preparations for
the opening of the Nursery on
June 4. Open house will take
place on Sunday, June 3.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-05-26
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE.

The Miami Times congratuates the First African
Baptist Church and Savannah Georgia for the splendid
accomplishment in uniting the churches and putting
such wonderful Easter observance 1t is fine thing and
tribute to Savannahs leadership. We hope the atten-
dance will continue to increase
Mrs Gloria S. Gilbert, chairman of Publicity writes
eve believe it to be easily the most unique and spec
tacuar Easter service to be annually conducted in the
South without regard to denomination This year
of the local broadcasng stations regarded to be of
sufficient Importance for them to offer broadcast the
entire services We sending you the story this
for whatever value you may find in it, believe it has
reader interest"
However, want Savannah to know that Miami
does take place in such observances Perhaps
the writer has heard of the Orange Bowl Easter
Sunrise Services when of $4,000 attend Then
too for the past three the Young Business Mems
Club (coored peope) has sponsored Easter Sunrise
Service at Virginia Beach, This year the attendance
approximately 10000. Choruses from high schools
furnish music for these services and outstanding minis
ter delivers the message.
EASTER IN SAVANNAH, GA.
barrng $780, Savannah Ga
the observance Easter early the morning
all of $50 churches of the City
meeting their temples and then the big observance
which o'clock the Municipal
Auditorium of the Auditorium
the hrong that this
built around Dr. Gbers religious
the Auditorium damned with people for
opened This the
showing the intense interest that built
this annual Easter observance.
annually the African
Savannah by Dr. Ralph Mark Gilbert who
easily the outstanding religious dram OF our group The
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-05-26

Joey Maxim whipped three
times by Charles will fight him
again on May 80 and hopes to KO
the champ. Is he joking?
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-05-26

The State Supreme Court has
changed its mind and ordered a
new trial for Samuel Sheppard
and Walter Irwin, two of the
Groveland boys who were charg-
ed with rape. The Supreme Court
had ordered the new trial after
an appeal from the state decision
to uphold death sentence impoS-
ed by Lake County Circuit court.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-05-26

AS was expected Sugar Ray
Robinson, defeated his French
opponent Kid Marcel, KIDD him
in the 5th round on Monday
night.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-05-26

Richmond Heights is somewhat
sad this week. Frank c. Martin,
developer of the community was
killed in an automobile accident
near Lake Placid on Wednesday.
Mr.. Martin built and sold al
most 500 houses in this fast grow
ing community. Others are being
built and a store will soon be
opened for the convenience of
residents.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-05-26

Detective r. B. Simpson.
known in Washington Heights as
"Schoolboy" was killed by his
wife while he was asleep on
Wednesday. Mrs. Simpson then
committed suicide. Some years
ago Detective. Simpson was a
patrolman in Miami's Negro sec
ton and was most unpopular. be-
ing too quick on the trigger and
conducting what was called a
reign of terror. Citizens asked for
his transfer. Recently Simpson
was indicted on ENLIGHTENMENT
charges.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-05-26

1t was interesting news to read
that Lester Granger, executive
director of the National Urban
League became president of the
National Conference of Social
work at the 18th annual meeting
last week.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-05-26

The Lord Calvert hotel, SO units
at Sixth street between second
and Third avenue is progressing
nicely. A feature of this modern
building is the swimming pool
now under construction. Sponsors
are the Big Dan Corporation.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-05-26

Monday evening the piano
pupils of Mrs. P. G.. Dunn were
in their Third Annual Recital at
st. Johns Baptist church.
The pupils acquitted them
selves very well and received
rousing applause from enthusiast
tic parents and friends.
Congratulatory remarks were
made by the pastor, Rev. F. John
son and Editor H. E. S. Reeves.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-05-26

Little Rachel Reeves, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Garth c. Reeves
and grand daughter of our editor
and Mrs. Reeves, celebrated her
first birthday on Tuesday after
noon. Many little folk and big
ones, too, wished Rachel many,
many more birthdays and gave
her some useful presents.
The weather for the past
month has not been ideal for
bridge fishing at least the catch
has not been heavy.
Among those trying their luck
and getting some snapper, etc.
were DR.. and Mrs. Clarence
Hogan, Mrs. Margaret Brown,
Mrs. Ann Lindsey and Mrs.
Lloma Green.
Evening star., 1951-01-26

After his retirement from Con-
gress, Mr.. Crosby bought a 325-
acre farm in Frederick County,
near Hyattstown. where he was
engaged in the dairy business un-
til his death.
Played on Football Team.
Mr.. Crosby was born near And
over, Ohio. He graduated from
Western Reserve University in
Cleveland. During his college
career he played on the schools
unbeaten football teams in the
1905.
In 1901 Mr.. Crosby went to
Linesville, Pa, and founded the
International Silo Co. In 1917
he moved to Meadville, Pa, where
he was engaged in manufacturing
silos, home construction and the
lumber business. While living in
Meadville he was elected to Con-
gress.
His wife, the former Sarah Isa-
belle Feterman of Simons, Ohio,
whom he married in 1901, died in
1943.
Funeral to Be Private.
Surviving are four sons, Theo-
dore F. Crosby, Fairfax, Va;
Charles N, jr., and Ronald v.
Crosby. who lived with their
father, and John B. Crosby of
Long Beach. Calf, and five
daughters. Mrs. j. G. Campbell,
Butler. Pa; Miss Jean Crosby,
Bethesda. Md; Mrs. R. A. DON
aldson, Meadville; Mrs. Crosby
McEvoy. Arlington. Va, and Mrs.
r. r. Remus, Skokie, Ill.
Funeral services will be private
Burial will be in Columbia Gar
dens Cemtery. Arlington.
Evening star., 1951-01-26
Sergei VaviIov, 50;
Was Soviet Physicist
BY the Associated Press

MOSCOW, Jan. 26.-The body
of Sergei Ivanovich Vavilov, presi-
dent of the Soviet Unions Acad-
emy of Science since 1945. lay in
state today in the Hall of Columns
Of Moscow's House of Trade.
The distinguished 59-year-old
physicist died yesterday. Plans
are being made for state funeral.
Thousands of scientists, stu
dents and ordinary citizens were
expected to file past the bier of
Mr.. Vavilov who, in addition to
his scientific work, was a deputy
to the Supreme Soviet.
He was chairman Of the ALL
Union Society for the Dissemina-
ton Of Political and Scientific
knowledge and editor -in-chief OF
a Soviet encyclopedia. He was a
two-time winner of Stain prize,
top award in Russia in the arts
and sciences.
Mr.. Vavilov's work in physics
dealt with luminiscence, radia-
tion and optics. He was credited
with designing several optical in
struments for defense purposes
during World War II.
Evening star., 1951-01-26
Gen. SomerveII Hits
u. 5. Foreign Policy
BY the Asseeiofed Press

TROY, N. Y, Jan. 26.-The
World War II commander of the
Army Service Forces attacked
American foreign policy today as
"vacillating" and "nebulous."
Gen. Brehon B. Somervell. re-
tired, also hit at President Tru-
mans proposed budget as a step
toward economic death of the
Nation. The budget, he said. is
padded with unnecessary political
handouts"
Gen. Somervell. now president
of Koppers Co., Inc, Pittsburgh.
addressed a graduating class of
400 at Rensselaer, Polytechnic In
stitute's 144th commencement.
He declared there could be mo
peace with the Russian bear" ex-
cept backed by strength.
In addition to adequate military
expansion, the general said, there
is great and immediate need"
OF clear-cut foreign policy.
Rensselaer's president. DR.. Liv-
ingston Houston, awarded Gen.
Somervell the honorary degree of
doctor of engineering.
DR.. Hugh L. Dryden, director Of
the National Advisory Committee
for Aeronautics, Washington, also
was awarded the degree,