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Kodiak mirror., 1954-07-03
PARADE PRIZES

PARADE PRIZES Best Floats $25 $15 Most Unusual Float $25 Non-military Marching Units $25 $15 $1O Bicycles S5$3 Boys and girls costumes, each $3 $2 Costumes for horseback riders,
 and women, each $5 s The Orpheum Theatre will present free ticket to each child under IS years old who participates in the parade. Manager John Fletcher will distribute these at the start of the parade The tickets will be good for the matinee showing of the Saturday, July 10 feature. only.
Kodiak mirror., 1954-07-03
LINE OF MARCH

The parade will form in front of Knudsens Fountain and the Shore Patrol office Units will march from both directions onto Alaska Way then north Mill Bay Road to Kasavaroff Street then
 right Mission Road at the Russian Church parsonage then right Main Street and right again to the High School grounds.
Kodiak mirror., 1954-07-03

Parade from United States Naval Station, to be reviewed by honored guests. Reviewing stand at the Bank of Kodiak building. The Navy Band will lead.
 John.A. Gibbons, Marshal
 Ole Johnson, Chairman of Street Decorations
 Robert E. Sharp Chairman of Judges
Kodiak mirror., 1954-07-03
ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITIES Flag raising on High School grounds, immediately after parade, by Armed Forces from U S. Naval Station Invocation by Chaplain A. R. Resd. U. s. S. Patriotic address by Rev. John Molletti, pastor of The Community Baptist Church. Sharp.
Kodiak mirror., 1954-07-03
Walter Muller Chairman
 George Magnusen Properties Herbert Spiegel Public Address System
rAGE Il

11.15 Childrens Races Marine Way. Prizes for all events l23O Mems Marathon Race. miles, Leave Ao- ministration Building, USNS. Progress of race will be announced over public ad- dress system. Finish at Berts Drug Store about 115 P. M. 1.9o Two Mile Bicycle Race for boys and girls IA wears or younger. Prizes $25 $l5 $lO. Start Berts Drug Store to Brooklyn Ave, out to 9th St., by new school to Mission Road and back on Mission Road to Berts Drug Store. soo ITO of War Teams of 10 men. At U. s. o. Navy Marines Coast Guard and Fishermen. Prize $50.
 FOR CHILDREN P;e Eating Contest Balloon Blowing Contest
 FOR ADULTS Eoo Throw;no Contest Beer Drinking Contest
 Prizes for all events 800 Junior Marathon Race for boys IA years anu younger 2 miles Starts at Baptist Mission, finishes at U. s. 0.
 Prizes $25, $15 & $10 s.se Boat Races at & dock. $5 entry fee from each contestant Outboards 25 hp and less prizes $75 S5O & s25 and winner takes entry money Ontboards 10 hp and less. prizes $7s. $5O & 325 and winner takes entry money Finale: Water Skiing Exhibition atD < Adock Ne competition Aryangedbg
 Dounelsy & Achesea
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-12-08
AN EDITORIAL
A Leopard And His Spots

. The people have long made light of politicians and
tneir maoiy to something and stick by it. Appar-
enty politicians motvated by single objective to get
erected regardless of the promise and with prerogatve
OF changing their tune at the slightest impulse
Such an attitude has been more vivdly illus
ated than In the of the Craftsmanship the County
ooard of Elections A. E. Powell Jr as an individual is
sgnaton as requested by the State Board that
state Board that made the request refused to accent
And why? f "
Simply because political powers suddenly shifted
loes OF the fence because of anmosty
ach other within the party. This faction fight that
prompted original charges against the election chairman
las reversed itself 1t is most difficult to know whether
etter government is the objective party leaders or
hetner everyone Just wants to be in the drivers seat
Both sides know full we'll that the need for change
the eecuon board paramount At time another
oth nave argued for it. But when the real for de-
sion comes party conflict disrupts the action
Does 1t make sense to you that the State Board would
SIX for mans resignation and then to accept it
hen was received? No. it doesn't make to anyone
I'D could never have happened except for the that
esSure was brought to bear the refuse the
slgnaton by the powers who sought the resigna
There is much to this situation than meets the
ye There is internal wrestling for party
oumbus County Leaders joining forces against other
aders In an effort to dominate every phase of county
oVern1nent 1t has the markings of unwhoesome diet
)r the people, and we need to wake up to the facts
party leaders letting personal grudges motivate
heir action then the little the street are
roblem and must go back to the precinct yvei and
axe an interest In the who represents individual
communities. He is the that can solve this political
haoS.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-12-08

that they would refuse to renew
the lease to Columbus County
Hospital, Inc.
Under this political pressure,
the trustees notified Sessions of
his resignation with reluctance.
Sessions early this week was
undecided as to what course OF
action he would take but indi-
Gated that he felt the procedure
was unorthodox, contrary to
standard procedure and in con-
flict with the bylaws Of the cor
pOration.
Sessions said that two members
Of the trustees had come to him
prior to the County Commission
ers' actions and indicated that
pressure was being put on them
by political figures to force his
resignation.
With two years of his term still
to run, Sessions refused to resign.
The trustees have expressed
themselves at open meetings as
favoring Sessions filling his term
but they succumbed to the pres
sure of the county board.
Sessions made this statement
Monday, To-day l called E. L.
Vinson, chairman of the trustees,
and asked him where he got my
resignation that l had rendered
only to the commissioners along
with all the other trustees. told
Vinson that l had not resigned to
the corporation. Venson said that
the trustees were on the spot with
the Board of Commissioners and
that the trustees had acted on the
resignation / submitted to the
commissioners. / questioned whe-
ther' this was legal or not and
Vinson said that it had been dis
cussed with two attorneys and
that my resignation had been &C
cepted. Vinson hung up the phone
during the conversation and
would not discuss it further"
In recent weeks when pressure
was being brought to force Ses-
sion's resignation, he asked that
a doctor be named to the trustees
if he was forced off. However,
this request was not honored.
There is no doctor on the board
of trustees at the moment. No
criticism of his successor, Mr..
Hobbs, has been expressed but
Sessions resentment has come
about because of adjourned moot
ing action against him and
the unusual circumstances that
prompted it.
Trustees and Sessions have ex-
pressed their desire not to hurt
the hospital in any way but the
general feeling among them is
that politics, operation of hos
pital and treatment of humanity
houldn't be mixed.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-12-08
Baptist To Begin Building
OF Sanctuary In Spring

A Joint meeting of the Board
of Deacons and the building COM
mittee of the Mt. Tabor Baptist
Church Monday night decided
hat the $4,000 required to begin
construction of the new sanctuary
was now in sight.
A motion had been acted upon
by the church membership re-
Gently authorizing the committee
to proceed with construction at
such a time as the $4,000 was
available.
WITH ttAe money IN sight, con-
Struct.on Will besfn In the early
spring, 'E. w. Fonvielle, chairman
of the building committee, said
today.
The new sanctuary is expected
to cost in the neighborhood of
$4,000 and will complete a three
phase building program begun by
the church several years ago.
Drawings and specifications for
the sanctuary are now in the
hands of three contractors who are
expected to place bids on the pro-
ject.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-12-08
Rurifuns Install
H. B. Todd As Prexv

H. B. Todd of Iron Hill was in
stalled Thursday night as the new
president of the Williams Town
ship Ruritan Club.
Installation services for the
newly elected officers were held
in the school cafeteria. Those in
stalled by outgoing president c.
w. Todd included Paul Stephens,
vice president; Vince Colombo,
secretary; and James Long treas
urer. Colombo served during the
past year as secretary-treasurer.
Outgoing officers are c. w.
Todd, pres, ]. w Granger, vice
president, and v. Colombo, secre-
tary-treasurer.
Forty-two persons, members
and their wives, witnessed the
impressive installation services.
Committee chairmen named for
the new year included L. p. Ward,
Jr., director; c.. c. Hinson, report
er; j. M. Carroll, chaplain; Paul
Stephens, song leader; and Cool
idge Wright, Sgt. at Arms.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-12-08

Powell but we oppose him on the
grounds that primary elections
are usually spotted with Irregular
tiles and we believe it is time for
a change in leadership of the
board of elections" w. Horace
Carter, editor of The Tribune said
this week.
"Mr. Powell did resign as we
reported and had not politicians
In the county brought pressure on
the State Board, a new chairman
Of the board Of elections would
soon be elected. But because the
age old practice OF politicians
changing their colors to suit their
convenience is still dominating
the scene in Columbus County,
Mr.. Powell remains on the Job
he has held for more than IA
years." Carter said.
"Our position has not changed.
We cannot understand the think
Ing Of individuals who change at
titudes and outlooks at the slight
est provocation. AS long as such
actions are taken, we can be as
sured that honesty, character and
integrity are not always possessed
by all those who seek to lead us
In Columbus County," Carter said.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-12-08
Local Citizen
Praises Police

Emphasis by the local police
men on curbing speed law viola
tions has brought considerable
comment from the residents on
the Pireway Road.
Mrs. Arthur Nix phoned the
Tribune this morning and said,
Il noticed the policemen were out
checking the traffic situation
again this morning and I'd like
to express my appreciation for
the fine job they have done in
making this street a safe one for
the school children"
Chief of Police H. E. Epps be-
gan a breakdown on speedsters
several months ago when resi-
dents complained that the street
was unsafe for children going to
and from school. A series of ar
rests followed the breakdown and
the problem was quickly under
control; however, the officers are
continually checking the area for
speed violators.
Public servants are rarely
commended for a job well done
and I'd like for them to know
that we appreciate their efforts
in making our town a safer place
in which to live" said Mrs. Nix.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-12-08
Curtrette Wins Spot
On All Il usfern eum

Jerry Cartrette, the wheel horse
of the 1854 Red Devil gridders,
was accorded another honor sew
eral days ago when he was named
to a backfield spot on the ALL
Eastern IA squad.
This makes the third such hon.
or that has come to the Tabor
City football player for his out
standing play during the past sea-
son.
Playing his final year of high
school football, the 170-lb. senior
was the sparkplug that kept the
Red Devils geared for stiff COM
petition throughout the year.
Jerry's defensive ability drew
praise from all circles while It
was the coaches in the Southeast
ern AA Conference who voted
him spot on the initial ALL
Southeastern team at the conclu-
sion of the season on the basis
of his hard charging and point
making ability.
Another honor team to which
Jerry was selected was the ALL
Columbus squad. He was named
captain of this team that boosted
the finest in the county.
In making the Raleigh News and
Observer All-Eastern AA team,
Jerry becomes the second Red
Devil in as many years to earn
spot on the star-studded squad.
Last year, Sonny Sanders was
named to TANKER post on the
All-Eastern.
Although there are no definite
plans it is tentatively predicted
that Cartrette will enroll at N. G.
State College in Raleigh next Fall.
Honorable mention was given
to Tackle Ben Spivey of the Red
Devil squad. The hefty lineman
was the big factor In the strong
defensive work displayed by the
Devils during the early stages Of
The season.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-12-08

by J. Hampton Price, chairman
of the State Board of Elections.
The request came after the hear
ing was held in Whiteville into
alleged primary Irregularities. The
board, Of which Mr.. Price is chair
man, cleared Mr.. Powell of all
charges at that hearing.
Following receipt of the letter
requesting his resignation, Mr..
Powell complied and sent his re-
signation to the State Board for
its acceptance.
However, political figures swap
ped allegiance between the time
that the resignation was received
In Raleigh and the time Il was
acted upon November %. Political
leaders in the county who previ-
ously had openly opposed MIR.
Powell as election board chair
man, spoke In his behalf and sue
ceeded In getting his resignation
refused. All this in spite of the
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-12-08
Police Chief Gives
Dog Owners Warning

Complaints from citizens about
dogs disturbing the peace within
the town limits brought a prom
Use from Chief OF Police II. E.
Epps to curb the nuisance.
"1f dogs continue to disturb the
peace within the town limits, the
owners will be liable to prosecu-
tion," said Chief Epps.
Dog owners who have neglected
TO purchase tags and collars for
their pets were warned today that
any stray dog found without tags
and collars would be shot by the
policemen.
Chief Epps cited two recent
cases Of children being bitten by
stray dogs as the source of COM
plants from citizens.
1.-Two children were bitten by
stray dogs within the past two
weeks and it is for the safety of
the public that we will make a
special effort to eliminate this
hazard" said Epps.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-12-08
Nine Convicted In
xxx FIogging Case

The curtain rang down this
week on a three-year probe of
Ku Klux Klan terrorism in the
Eastern Carolinas when nine al
legged former members of the
hooded order were convicted of
flogging a man and his sister.
Since May, 1852 there have
been 101 persons convicted on
charges stemming from kidnap-
pings and floggings.
In the case heard this week
Federal Judge Don Gillian con-
victed nine of IL defendants. They
were charged with taking Ernest
Barfield Rogers, 81, and Mrs.
Christine Rogers, 35, his sister, of
Dillon County, S. c. from their
homes on Nov. l6, 1851 into North
Carolina and flogging them.
All of those convicted received
suspended prison sentences, Four
were fined.
Those convicted were George
w. Skipper, Lake View, S. c.; Ru-
fus Make Gardner and Woodrow
Gardner, Dillon, S. c.; Forrest H.
Walters, Fairmont; Benjamin F.
Royals, Conway, S. c.; Claudis
II. Hardee, Ebert Blanton and
James Rowell, Loris, S. c.; Ellis
Paul Harrington, Fairmont. The
last four pleaded guilty.
Acquitted were Rufus Curtis
Gardner, Crayton Snipes and
Mack K. Arnett, Dillon, S. C.
The nine convicted were sent
enced to l8 months on each of
two counts-kidnapping and flog-
ging, and conspiracy to kidnap
and flog-to run concurrently,
suspended on two years probation.
Rufus M. Gardner and Royals
were fined $500 each, and Wood
row Gardner and Skipper were
fined 5000 each. All had pleaded
innocent.
Police said that they believe
the once-powerful Carolinas Khan
has been dealt a death blow by a
long list of prison sentences and
fines handed out over a three
year span. The Carolinas Klan's
Imperial Wizard, Thomas L. Ham
ilton, was one Of those imprisoned.
He served his 4-year term and
since has renounced the Khan.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-12-08
JaYcees Selling
Advance Tickets
For Turkey Shoot

Advance ticket sales were re-
ported brisk this week by Jay
Gees who are sponsoring the
Christmas Turkey Shoot on De-
cember 10 at the Mill Pond.
An automatic shotgun valued at
more than $500 will be the gate
prize.
You do not have to be pres
ent to win this shotgun. We will
announce the winning ticket
number in the Tribune the fol-
lowing Wednesday" said Rich
ard Gordon, president Of the
local club.
Admission to the turkey shoot
will be fifty cents which makes
the person eligible for the gate
prize.
This turkey shoot will offer
one of the finest varieties of
shooting ever offered the people
in this area and we hope every
one will take the opportunity to
enjoy it," said Jaycee Junior Stew
ems who Is currently leading the
club in advance ticket sales.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-12-08
Civilians Hear
Attorney Burns

Zone of the most important
things about a will is to make
certain it is drawn correctly in
order to avoid any legal entangle-
ment," Attorney Robert Burns of
Whiteville told local Civilians at
the weekly meeting Monday night.
The young attorney gave an
interesting talk on the subject of
wills" and explained the pro-
cedurc to be followed in making
persons last will and testament.
Civilian Ben l.. Nesmith, III, in
troduced the speaker.
Jimmy Dicus, co-chairman of
the Civilian Christmas party, an
nounced that the club would stage
its annual party next Monday
night, Dec. l3, at South of The
Border.
Oliver Prince, Willard Wright
and Rev. F. c. Hutchinson are in
charge of the entertainment for
the Christmas party.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-12-08

ing statement was dynamite.
Here's the real story.
The Columbus County Hospital
is not operated by the county
board of commissioners but rath-
er by a corporation, Columbus
County Hospital, Inc. This cor
poration was formed in 1889 with
board of trustees in charge OF
the hospital operation. The act
was amended four years ago
staggering the terms of office OF
the trustees who served withou,
pay.
The corporation has operated
the hospital under a Is year lease
that is now up for a ten year re-
newal.
Four years ago, Sessions was
named by the Board of Trustees
of the corporation for a six year
term. 1t still has two years to run
A short time ago, the County
Board of Commissioners request
ed the trustees to submit their
designations so that a new lease
could be drawn up and the pres
ent trustees reappointed. Trust
ees are not normally appointed by
the County Commissioners but by
the corporations own governing
body. They can not succeed them
selves but when a trustees term
expires he customarily recon-
mendS his successor.
In keeping with the commits
sioners' request for a blanket re-
signation of trustees, each of the
seven members complied.
Last week, in a session not at
tended by the public, Hobbs
was named to replace Ses-
sions while the remaining memb-
ers Of the board were reappointed.
Sessions term had two years to
run and 1t had not sSer, submitted
to the Hospital Board o. trustees,
who ordinarily would act on such
a resignation request. However,
the trustees also accepted the re-
signatiOn and Sessions was notifi-
ed by mail Saturday to that eff
feet. The board expressed its re-
greet that he had seen fit to tend
er his resignation and thanked
him for his service while on the
board.
Members of the trustees have
,old Sessions that they felt he
should have been allowed to COM
plete his six year term but that
the County Board of Commission
ers had passed resolution MAX
ing it impossible for him to re-
main a trustee. The resolution
stated in essence that unless the
trustees succeeded in getting Ses-
sions off the board, the hospital
surplus funds would be taken over
by the County Commissioners and
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-12-08
County Officers
Sworn In Monday
By Lee J. Greer

New county office holders were
sworn in Monday at noon by
Clerk Of Court Lee J. Greer.
j. r. Pridgen took the oath of
office as Sheriff. of Columbus
County and Sankey w. Robinson
was sworn in as the newly elected
Judge Of Recorders Court.
Pridgen replaces H. Hugh Nance
who accepted the County Board
of Commissioners appointment as
veteran service officer. Nance was
defeated by Pridgen in a second
Democratic primary last June.
Sankey w. Robinson, a new
conner on the political scene, won
an upset victory over w. E. Har-
relson and replaced him Monday
as Recorders Court Judge. Har-
relson had served for 10 years
Other officers who were sworn
into office were members of the
County Board of Commissioners
who were all reelected in the
Democratic primary which is tan
tamount to victory in the general
election.
Board members sworn were
Charles Council and Lacy Thomp-
son who won 4-year terms; L. p.
Ward, w. B. Buffkin, and Lucian
Stephens who won two-year
terms.
Lee j. Greer was unopposed for
his office of Clerk of Court.
Coroner Worth "Dick" William
son was reelected and will serve
another four-year term as coron-
er of the county.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-12-08

fact that the parties who previous
ly sought to retain Powell as
chairman, had requested that the
State Board ask for his resigna-
ton.
Powell stated at the time he
withdrew his resignation that
political leaders of both parties
in the county had urged him not
to resign"
In telephone conversation with
w. A.. Thompson, of Hallsboro,
chairman of the county Demo-
cratic committee, this week, Mr..
Thompson said that he neither
asked Powell to put in his resign
alton nor to withdraw it. He said
he did say that the general cleo
ton was conducted properly as
far as he knew.
"This newspaper has crusaded
for Mr.. Powell's resignation we
do not want to prosecute Mr..
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-12-08
Sock Dance Slated
By Williams Club

A sock dance will be held at
the Williams Township School
Gym Thursday night, December
9, at 1870 p. m. under the SPONSOR
ship Of the Williams Woman's
Club.
Proceeds from the dance will
be applied to the Clubhouse build
ing fund.
A door prize will be awarded
during the evening with admis-
sion being twenty-five cents per
person.
Dancers are to take an old pair
of socks to wear over their shoes.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-12-08
Tabor City P-TA
Sees Movie Film

The attendance awards for the
general meeting of the Tabor City
Parent Teachers Association held
Thursday evening went to home
rooms OF Bobby G.. Collins and
Mrs. Laura Sarvis.
A film "The Little Match Girl"
was shown and Mrs. Nell r.
Fowler's senior class gave a pro-
gram on the theme Leisure Time,
Mrs. Harry Bryant, president,
presided and announced that thu
clothing drive for needy childrsn
Is still under way.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-12-08

Mrs. Jack L. Snyder and child
rem, Steve and Linda, are leaving
next week for Lafayette, Indiana.
to join 1t. Snyder for the Christ
served with the Navy in the Far
East for eigh months and Mrs.
Snyder and children have visited
here with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. s. F. Willoughby, for two
months.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-12-08
MISS DORIS sPIyEY

Miss Doris Spivey made the
Deans List for the fall quarter at
East Carolina College officials an
nounced.
Miss Spivey, a Junior at East
Carolina, is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Cliff Spivey Of Tabor
City.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-12-08
MRS. BARNHILL BACK

Mrs. Colene Barnhill has re-
sumed her duties at the Tabor
City Beauty Shop following a
leave Of absence for several
months, Mrs. Evelyn Hammond,
proprietor, announced.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-12-08

Mrs. Fleeta Whitis has resumed
her duties at Harrelson's Pharm-
acy following treatment in the
Community hospital, Loris last
week.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-12-08
Political Circles In Turmoil
Over Hospital Trustee Action

Has the Columbus Hospital political fooba,l7
The question being County This
week and political circles in a turmoil. - ~
The pot began boiling announced
mat W. L. Hobbs of Delco had as hos
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-12-08
THE REAL STORY
Behind PoweII's Resiqnution

p T more than meets the eye in the withdrawal
os resignation as chairman of the
Elections There's changing his mind and
deciding that he wouldn't resign after
The truth is and
office in Raleigh