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Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-05-11
Interest Still
Lays In Local
Political Races

Politics were still cold turk
ey" this week but with the hat
of newcomer tossed into the
ring the possibility is greater
that interest will mount in the
town election set for June ii.
Five candidates have filed for
the five commissioners seats
while only one person has an
nounced his candidacy for may
or.
DIR. III. G.. Cameron, a member
Of the present town board, has
been the only candidate TO enter
the race for mayor.
Those who will be seeking
reelection TO the town board are
Willard Wright, Phil Hughes,
Waldo Woody and William Shell
ley. Jimmy Dicus is the only
other person who has filed for
office.
"This is about the coolest poll
tics have been around here In
several years but II several moro
candidates announce for mayor
and commissioner the politick-
ing will really be on" unused ono
casual observer as he studied
the local government situation.
Every candidate has express
cd favorable sentiment about
keeping the local government on
sound business-Iik basis.
with the June 4 filing dead
line still several weeks away,
those who enjoy politics. best
arc making every effort In in
duce several persons 10 enter
the race.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-05-11
Local Kids Welcome
Little League Ball

Little league baseball for
youngsters II years of age and
under was closer to being a real
ity this week as the Rotary Club
undertook the sponsorship of a
team.
This makes a total Of three
teams with sponsors in the little
league. Last week the Civilians
and Jaycees voted to sponsor a
group and it is hoped that anoth-
er organization will move to
sponsor the fourth team within
the next few days.
Little leaguers will be under
the overall sponsorship of the
Jaycees who have taken the
summer recreation program as
their project.
Interest is keen in the sum-
mer recreation program and
with the cooperation of other
Civic clubs such as those partici-
pating in the little league pro-
gram, we feel that one Of the
best summit programs wei
staged will take place this year.
said AL Harrison, president Of
the local Jaycees.
For the past several weeks q
large number of youngsters have
been playing "sandlot" ball al
the park anticipating the organ
iZation Of the league.
Although the summer pro-
gram is not scheduled to get I'M
derway until June 20, we hope
the little league can be organic
ed ahead of this date. AS soon as
the fourth team gets a sponsor
we will attempt to get the league
started" said Ben l.. Nesmith
III, overall chairman of the sum-
mer program.
Approximately $500 is needed
Continued on Page 81
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-05-11
air Bluff Is
Shooting Scene

FAIR BLUFF-Violence FLAIR
ID over this peaceful western
Columbus town. this week end
:esulting in the shooting of a
Cerro Gordo man, and the mySt-
srious rifling of DR.. Thad Beth
as Doctors Clinic.
Shot Friday night, and seri-
rusly injured was Jack Demp-
icy Strickland, 33-year-old Ger
20 Gordo merchant marine. A
,harge OF assault with a deadly
Weapon has been filed against
Jule Richardson, ST., 56-year-
Did Fair Bluff service station
>perator and merchant.
Early Saturday morning, Mrs
lhe.na Sheppard, a purse II
OoG.or's Clinic called Polics
Chief w. H. Store and Informed
aim the office had been broker
into during the night. Subsequ-
mt investigation of the break-ir
puzzled officials - neither mon
y nor drugs, which were access
Sible, were taken. Nothing else
is reported missing.
Shot Three Times
Sheriff J. r. Pridgen, this
morning, said that Strickland
Who had been shot three times
friday night, had been moved
rom the Mullins, S. G. hospital
% the Veterans Hospital at Dur
nam. Two OF the bullets, from
what Police Chief Stone identi-
fled rs a 80 CALDER pistol, struck
lin in the back just below the
right shoulder. One bullet trav-
lied all the way through; the
second had not been found by
doctors. A third slug hit Strick-
land in the top of the left foot.
Sheriff Pridgen and Chief
Stone said that investigation
shows that Strickland came into
Richardson's place of business
just before closing time (about
10 p. n.y. Friday. He admitted
later, he had been drinking.
Pridgen said Strickland stalled
around arguing delaying Rich
ardson from closing and goine
TO his home next door to the
service station.
Threat To Merchant
Richardson finally took the
days receipts, enclosed in a Gig
ar box, and a pistol and started
nome.
The officials say that in front
of the Richardson home, Strick-
Continued on Page 81
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-05-11

A local man was in critical
condition today at the Loris Com
munity Hospital after his auto
mobile crashed into a filling sta
tion-grocery store combination or
the Green Sea Road, two mile.
from Tabor City, about 10 o'clock
last night.
Cliff Spivey, employee al
Prince Motor Company, suffered
a conclusion and other serious
injuries when a tire blew out or
a sharp curve in front of Dud
Grainger's store. The 1889 mode,
Chevrolet was demolished wher
it careened into the front of the
store and knocked down two pill.
lar and a gas pump.
Spivey was rushed to the Loris
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-05-11
Local Officers Arrest Two Men
On Charges OF Automobile Theft

Three young men were being
held in the Tabor City Jail today
after being arrested last night at
$3.50 o'clock in a stolen automo-
bile.
Chief of Police II. E. Epps said
that Luther Badger Miller, 20
year-old Dillon, S. c. youth and
Billy Gaines Phillips, 16, Route
2, Rowland, were being charged
with possession of a stolen auto
mobile. They were apprehended
at the city limits on, Highway
9O4.
A local youth, Roger Earl
Buffkin, Route 2, Tabor City,
was a passenger in the automo-
bile but Chief Epps said he was
lot involved in the theft. He was
charged with possession of non
tax-paid whiskey. Three local
teenage girls were also passeng-
ers in the stolen auto.
The 1852 Buick which the
men are charged with stealing
belongs to William F. Hobik OF
Dillon. II was stolen Saturday
might.
Local officers said the two
men were being turned over tc
FBI officers on the stolen auto
charge.
Other charges were placed
against Luther Miller when Of
ficers learned he had sold q
postol and rifle taken from the
stolen auto. Rex Lovett of Tab.
or City bought the pistol, for sir
dollars. Chief Epps said the rifle
was left in a Wilmington pawr
shop. Miller was also charged
with possession of non taX-paic
IWhiskey.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-05-11
Telephone Drive
Gets 100 Persons

More than 100 persons have
signed for telephone service in
the drive to secure rural tele-
phone service in the outhern Dor
ton of Columbus.
A goal of 500 applicants has
been set by the Columbus Tele.
phone Committee and another
general meeting of the group has
been set for May 81, 8 pm, al
the Nakina School.
M. NJ. Jones, chairman of the
committee, said the recent sue.
cess of the program has brought
forth an increase in the number
of persons who contact potential
telephone users.
Under the present plan, the
organization will have to ask the
current telephone utility te
service it and if that is refused
a cooperative will be formed and
system constructed using REA
fund. Top cooperative rates
would be 81 per month for a tel
ephone; tolls would be extra.
An application fee of $40 is re
quired by each person planning
to subscribe to the service. Thi.
deposit is in compliance with thu
government regulations to show
good faith. The remainder of tn,
$50 fee would be collected during
tobacco season. If the movement
fails then those who have
paid the deposit will have it re
funded.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-05-11

W. Horace Carter, editor of the
Tabor City Tribune and Mayor
of Tabor City.
Approximately go members of
various civic clubs will be on
hand for the presentations.
Clubs planning to attend are the
Junior Chamber Of Commerce,
Civilians, Rotary and Womans
Club.
Il feel that these who devote
their time to making our COM
munity a better place In which
to live deserve recognition such
as this and the cooperation
shown by the civic clubs indicate
that they approve of the action"
said Carter.
In the past the Merchants As
ISOLATION has recognized these
outstanding leaders. The last a
wards were presented in 1852
to w. Horace Carter and Evelyn
Leonard. Other winners have
been the late Mr.. A. c. Edwards
and Mrs. Doris Carroll.
The program is expected to
begin at 8 o'clock.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-05-11
Man Injured In
Cutting Scrape

Sixty-four stitches were r9
quired to close cuts inflicted Sat-
urday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
behind Spivey's Fish Market when
Vernon Allen, II, attacked Wei
don johnson, "a.
Tabor City Chief of Police
II. E. Epps said Allen was charged
with assault with a deadly wea-
pom. Preliminary trial will be
held Friday afternoon in Mayors
Court. The case will then be
transferred to Recorders Court.
The victim was cut severely
about the left arm. He was taken
to DR.. Ross NJ. Williamon, who
closed the wounds.
Allen repeatedly told Chief
Epps that he had experienced
trouble with the victim several
days pror to the cutting when
Johnson bothered him.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-05-11
Stock Car Races
Will Be Held AT
Myrtle Beach

Stock cars representing four
states will vie for prize money
in the race to be held May 81 at
the Coastal Speedway at Myrtle
Beach.
Earl Hardic, promoter of the
speedway, announced today that
over 5000 motorcycles would
pass in review prior to the race.
Hardie, a native of Tabor
City, said he expected a fast
track for the race with cars av-
Craging between 20 and 80 miles
per hour on the straightaways.
States 10 be represented in the
race are North Carolina, South,
Carolina, Georgia and Virginia.
Races will be held throughout
the entire season.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-05-11
Loris Queen In
p Contest

In a beauty contest held at
the Loris High School, Harriet
Ann Gerald of the Live Oak
section was elected May Queen
by the student body. She is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. New
man Gerald and a member OF
the senior class.
She has been chosen Miss
Loris of 1855, FLA Sweetheart,
and Spring Festival Queen, and
was runncr-up in last years
Merry Christmas contest.
She will participate in the
Greater Pee Dee Area contest
sponsored by the Balertine
Packing Company in Florencc
on May IL, where she will APP
pear on Station WBTW-TV be-
tween $50 and $50 p. m.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-05-11
Six Resign AT
Tabor School

Six Tabor City School teach
er's rendered designations effec-
tive at the completion OF the
current term. Members of the
local school committee met Mon
day night and accepted the re-
signations and reelected the fac
ulty for next year.
Mrs. Beulah Collins, home &C.
onomics instructor, and Miss
Betty 10 Usher, English teacher
were the only high school facul-
ty members to tender resigna-
tions.
Four vacancies were created
III the elementary grades when
Mrs. Edna jolly, Bobby Col
Inns, Mrs. Sara Wright and Miss
Pearl Williamson resigned. Mrs.
Wright was completing the
school year for Mrs. Ira Hucks
who resigned several months
ago.
Several of the vacancies are
expected to be filled at a school
board meeting set for May 80.
Reelected for next year in the
nigh school division were Coach
David E. Diamont, Mrs. Nell
Fowler, Mrs. Carl Brubaker
Sam Jackson, Mrs. Sam Jack
son, Fred Lay, Billy Murff, Mrs
Eunice Singletary, Don Stowe
and Mrs. Beth Woody.
Returning to teach in the ele-
mentary grades are Mrs. Ear,
Floyd, Mrs. F. B. Gore, Mrs
Roberta Bowyer, Miss Jacque-
Ign Mishoe, Mrs. Irma Winstead
Mrs. Ollie Bullard, Miss Kate
Jones, Miss Ann Brooks Nc.
Cougar, Mrs. C II. Primer, Mrs
adelaide Bell, Mrs. Q. v. HicNy
Mrs. NJ. {. Syl.rs, s.rs. sI
smith, Miss Elizabeth Gore, Mis-:
EStcllc Stanley, Miss Hazel Todd
Mrs. Blan Huffman, Miss Ev;
Mills, Mrs. VIM. Shelly, Mis-!
Helen Butler, Mrs. Nettie Ham.
nond, Elwell Jones, Mrs. Davic
Kelly, Sanford Pittman, Keith
lay, F. F. Thompson, and Mis-:
Carolyn Todd.
This year, for the first time
teachers were required to make
written applications for reelec.
ion. In the past application!
we're considered automatic un-
eSs designations we're rendered
Members of the school boarC
attending were Chairman Oliver
Prince, Eugene Granger, Dori:
Garrell, David Kelly and Ro-
! and Gore.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-05-11
Local Girl Wins

Media Gaskin, 17-year-old Ia
Dor City senior All club member
won the right to represent Column
bus county in a dairy foods dem
onstration elimination in Will
mington, next month.
Media was named as the top in.
lividual in the contest, held &c
oick top team and individual
winners, in the Home Demon.
stration kitchen at the Whiteville
Agriculture Building, Saturday.
Also winning top individual
honors was Betty Long, Ia, Old
Dock junior All member. How
ever, as a junior, she is not eligi-
BILE to enter contests higher than
county.
Winning Dishes
Media, who is the daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Etuess Gaskin, and
is a member both of the Tabor
City school club and the Home.
makers community club, wor
with an applesauce and cheese
salad. Betty prepared a peach
flip.
Top team in the county con
test was Ann Williamson, a -.
year-old Cerro Gordo 4-H'er, and
Macie Meares, 10, Cerro Gordo.
Ann and Macie, although win
ming the county championship
due to their age will not be able
Continued on Page 81
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-05-11
September l." Wilhelm told a
reporter yesterday.

September l." Wilhelm told a
reporter yesterday.
Some delay has been expert
enced already in the delivery of
bricks. Wilhelm said that HURT
cane Hazel was still playing an
important role since the rebuild
ing program at the beaches has
created great demand 'or
bricks.
With the cost of the building
estimated at $4,000 there will
be 10 classrooms and one Of the
most modern cafeterias in this
section of North Carolina.
Wilhelm said the cafeteria
would compare with one built
Recently at. DeRita School, near
Charlotte, which is considered
by most officials as the best ir
the state.
Construction OF the new build
Continued on Page 81
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-05-11
Wreck Victim Not
Expected To Live

Hospital and it was reported at
press time today that he was not
expected to live.
Approximately $1,000 damage
was done to the store and living
quarters located upstairs.
Reporters were unable to 10.
cate the South Carolina investi.
eating officers at press time to.
day to obtain further details or
the wreck.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-05-11


light bulbs were distributed 10
residents during the door to door
sale.
Although the entire area was
covered by Jaycces during the
two afternoons, some persons
we're not at home and we're not
given the opportunity to purch-
sse the two items. Anyone de-
string TO place an order for bulbs
or Kleenex is urged to contact
Al Harrison, president Of the
local Jaycce unit. Several adj
vance sale orders will be deliv-
cred Saturday.
we appreciate the coopera-
Ion Of the people in helping Us
make a success Of this program
Although we arc still a Iona
ways from our 500 goal we fee
hat with the support Of the
neople II should be raised n
ime TO carry out the complete
program" said Harrison.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-05-11
Loris Boy Gets
Mofford Honors

In class elections at Wofford
College recently. Johnnie Jen-
rette, 10. Of Loris, was made
treasurer Of the sophomore class.
He was a graduate Of Loris High
School in the class of 81; and
had an outstanding athletic re-
cord, being a leading player In
both basketball and football. He
was a member Of the Block l..
Club and the Future Business
Leaders OF America club. and
was sports editor Of the Lions
Roar" the High School paper.
He Is majoring in law at Wof-
ford, and says that his ambition
Is to be a good lawyer.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-05-11
|Loris Student
To Get Degree

Newberry College, Newberry,
IS. c. . Smith Anderson Cause
of Loris, S. c. is candidate for
the baccalaureate degree at the
1855 commencement exercises at
Newberry College on June S.
The Baccalaurea:e service will
be held in the Lutheran Church
of the Redeemer in Newberry on
Sunday morning, June 5, at IL
O'clock. The graduating cxcr-
ciSes will be held on the after
noon Of June beginning at
$3.50.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-05-11


Of Kleenex and seven cases of
Tentative plans call for Jay
mees to make one more drive IN
the current selling campaign.
They will be stationed at various
points in the business district
Saturday making final sales.
Some people have raised tie
Question as 10 whether or not
the Jaycees would solicit con-
ributions to the fund; however,
it was learned that the club
had voted to work for the money
and raise IL in this manner ii
possible.
Rather than see the program
cut we would solicit funds; how
ever, there is evidence that the
money can be raised through
several projects" Harrison ex-
Iplained today.
An announcement on the total
profit derived from the current
sale will be made available next
week.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-05-11
DATE CHANGED
FOR MEETING

The Board of Directors OF the
Tabor City Recreation Commits
sion will meet Thursday, May
10, at s p. m. at Lake Tabor, w
Horace Carter, president, an.
nounced today.
The meeting was previously
set for May IL. Members are
urged TO note the change Of
date.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-05-11

Arrests were made by Chief
EppS, Officers Ted Watts and
Leamon Sing. They were assist
ed by North Carolina State
Highway Patrolman Earl Gentry.
An investigation is being con-
tinued by local officers.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-05-11
TODD WILL HEAD
WILLIAMS PTA

Hosea b. Todd was elected
president Of the williams Town
ship Parent-Teacher Association
at its final meeting OF the year
held last week.
Todd succeeds Philip PcPher-
son.
Other officers are Dayton
Long, vice president; Mrs. Ed
Green, secretary; Mrs. Marie H.
Collins, treasurer; ]. b. Vaught
historian: and v. ]. Colombo
parliamentarian.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-05-11
Man and Woman Of Year. Will Receive
Awards AT Joint Civic Club Me etinu

Local civic clubs will meet Friday night at the
Little Pee Dee Lodge to pay tribute to the outstanding
man ana woman OF the community for their contribution
to civic activities last year.
TROPHIES will be presented to the winners hx
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-05-11
Tabor City Elementary Building
Will Be Completed September l

Tabor Citys elementary school building will be turne
officials September barring complication
in obtaining building materials.
j. Wilhelm, superintendent Of Construction Coo
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-05-11

active in local civic affairs and
was one Of the major supporters
g,nd workers in promoting the
establishment of Lake Tabor, a
community recreation area.
A newcomer to politics, Dicus
has been extremely active in To-
cal civic affairs and was one of
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-05-11
Jimmy Dicus Enters
Commissioner Race

Jimmy P. Dicus, well known businessman and
civic worker became the fifth to enter the
for town commissioner when he filed Friday for the
election to be held June H.
A newcomer to politics. Dicus has been extremely
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-05-11
Juycees Successful
In flight Up" Sale

Tabor Cys Jaycees busy knocking Monday
and Tuesday afternoon they sold light bulbs
raise money for the summer recreation program.
Approximately Of Kleenex and
Arizona sun., 1955-07-22
"Letter From An
Unknown Women" Next
On v. B. Academy Theuter

Academy Award winner Joan
Fontaine stars in LETTER FROM
AN UNKNOWN WOMAN" Valley
Bank Academy Theatre presenta-
tion next Monday night, July 25 at
$50 on KVAR-TV (Channel 12)
and KVOA-TV (Channel ~.
Despite the air of mystery sur
it's title, the background
of LETTER FROM AN UN-
KNOW WOMAN" is a tender,
haunting love story. Louis Jourdan,
talented French actor, plays the
role of man with a tempestuous
past and an irresistible attraction
for beautiful Joan Fontaine. Mady
Christians is also featured in a
role.
Arizona sun., 1955-07-22
Potatoes, Ice Cream
On Plentiful LIST

Potatoes and ice cream are the
features on the plentiful foods list
for July.
Try chilled potato salad for hot
July days. The makings will liter
ally be "in the bag" at host mark
cts with prices generally lower
than last spring. The potatoes that
sell in July generally are better
suited to boiling than baking. And,
they are especially adapted to COM
bipation dishes = salads included
= reports Isabel Pace, county
home demonstration agent.
AS for ice cream, July is gener-
ally a peak month. Average con-
sumption of ice cream is about
three and half gallons per per-
son a year, or half-pint a week.
Along with these special fea-
lures, expect good supply of fresh
and processed lemons and lines
"cool" fruits for the hot season.
There will be plenty of watermel-
ons, a favorite Fourth of July
treat. And, here in Arizona, count
on lots of cantaloupe in the mark
cts. Small-sized dried prunes will
continue to be, plentiful next
month.
Arizona sun., 1955-07-22
Housef|y Problem
Solution Is Given
Shoe, fly!

If wishes were as deadly as in
secticides and sanitation, the flies
wouldn't have a chance, says j. N.
Roney, extension entomologist for
the University of Arizona. A fe-
male fly lays up to 2,7OO eggs a
month. These eggs hatch in about
u days, so get rid Of the places
where flies can lay eggs.
Cover any garbage sor refuse
tightly. Good sanitation is the first
step in stamping out houseflies.
Keep compost piles covered, clean
up after cats, dogs, and3 chickens,
and use tight-fitting screens on
all doors and windows in the house.
Cover all foods in the Kitchen.
Malathion is the most effective
"fly-killer" today. A residual in
secticide, it can be used fon walls,
screens, doorways, fences, and in
side buildings where you find flies.
!. Malathion is effective where flies
have developed a resistance to
DDT, lindane, and methUxchlor.
Use mixture of one: part of
so percent malathion concentrate
in 5 parts of water. Apply one gall
Ion of the mixture to every 1000
square feet of area to be treated.
BY adding sugar to the j mixture,
you can make the residual effect
Of the insecticide last "a few days
longer than normal.
Commercially prepared bats
Arizona sun., 1955-07-22
Upkeep Of Homes
Is Big Business

The nation's5O million owners
of dwelling units need to spend at
least $12 million each year to keep
their home plants in good condi-
ton. This is equal to the total
amount being spent each year for
one million new homes.
Most homes being built of 1um-
Der, are easily repaired. Such popu-
lar and inexpensive softWoods as
Douglas fir and west coast hemlock
can be found in any retail lumber
yard in the country, and there are
a million carpenters who know how
to use lumber for repair and re-
modelling.
Arizona sun., 1955-07-22

Keep an eye out for good buys
in locally grown fresh vegetables
tomatoes, green beans, cabbage,
lettuce, or beets, for example de
pending on where you live. Other
plentifuls include beef, young
chickens for broiling or frying,
milk and other dairy products,
rice, vegetable fats and oils, lard
and fresh and frozen halibut.
Arizona sun., 1955-07-22

containing malathion and other
similar chemicals will get rid of
the flies on the porch or out in
the garage. But, these poison bats
kill houseflies only, they don't
kill stable flies.