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Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-02-23

Outstanding hlgn Scnool SEN
ior cagers in Columbus County
will get a final chance to shine
before an audience of college
coaches if present plans mater
Ialize for an annual Columbus
County All-Star tilt.
Coach David E. Diamont. ath-
letic director at Tabor City High
School, said today that final
touches are being placed on this
years event slated to take place
in Tabor City on March 19.
College coacnes from through
out North Carolina will be in
vited to attend the game and
observe some of Columbus CO.
Snty'S finest cake talent.
Some Of the more noted coaches
who are being invited include
Hal Bradley, coach of Duke
UniverSity's cagers, Frank Nc
Cure of the University OF North
Carolina, and Coach Virgil Vow
OF High Point College. Other
big name coaches will be invited
along with mentors from the
North State Conference and the
n. c. Junior College conference.
- This game will give every
outstanding seniors from all OF
Columbus County an opportun-
ity to display their wares be-
fore college coaches. Some ath-
letes who would otherwise
have no opportunity to vie for
scholarship until after they
had entered college will al
least have q chance through
this game" said Coach Dia-
mont who originated the idea
- Sponsored and underwritten
by the Tabor City High School
Monogram Club the All-Star
tilt is designed to accomplish
such purposes as raising money
for each of the schools by enter
tanning the Sportsminded public,
make possible an award for each
worthy boy and girl for his or
her years trial in basketball,
and make it possible for the
public to observe Columbus
best cagers in action as a unit.
Coaches fo- the tilt will be
selected on the basis of their
teams record. A total of four
coaches. two for the girls teams
and two for the boys squad, will
be selected from the two top
teams in the county.
Selection of players for the
event viii! be made by the four
coaches and Jiggs Powers, sports
publicist for the event. Ten boys
,and IL girls will participate in
the All-Star event.
Every boy and girl taking part
in the event will be presented an
award Coach Diamont pointed
out today in outlining the plans
for the initial event.
Distribution of tickets for the
TIT Will be done through the 10
schools in he county race. Each
school will make a concentrated
effort to sell rs tickets at one
dollar each. The proceeds from
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-02-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce Jackson
are now in Milwaukee, Wise,
where ha has accepted a posi-
ton. MIR. jackson was formerly
engaged in farming and Mrs
Jackson was the local Western
Union operator.
Mrs. r. F. Mccormick re-
turned Friday from the Baptist
Hospital, Winston-Salem, fol-
lowing surgery there
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-02-23
AMY JANE SPIVEY

Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Spivey of
LoriS announce the birth of a
daughter, Amy Jane, weighing
seven pounds, Monday, Febru-
airy IA, $50 a. m, Community
Hospital, Loris.
Mrs. Spivey is the former
Eloise Elliott, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. A. V. Elliott OF Tabor
City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Spivey also have
daughter, Pat.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-02-23
Auto Wreck Halls
Fleeing Speeder

Gerry Shelley, l7-year-old
Tabor City youth. led two local
police officers and n South Car
olina State Highway Patrolman
a merry chase Saturday night
before crashing into a dead end
road about 10 miles from here
on the prison camp road located
off the highway 701.
Officers reported today that
Thomas Clinton, one of the three
occupants of the Shelley auto,
was treated for cuts about the
face received in the wreck.
twelve stitches were used to
close the decorations.
Charges of driving without an
Operators license, driving under
the influence and reckless driv-
ing were lodged against Gerry
Shelley. He was released under
$500 bond and will face trial
next week in Recorders Court.
The other two men, Thomas
Clinton and Jack Shelley were
charged with public drunken
ness and charged costs of May
or'S Court.
Officers said the chase began
near Loris, 5. Z. when S. C..
Highway patrolman attempted
to overtake the speeding auto.
Local officers joined the pursuit
when the auto sped through
Tabor City.
Other cases heard Monday in
Mayors Court by mayor pro-
TEN II. G.. Cameron included
Clifton Fowler, speeding, SIS and
costs: Joe Mcpherson, disorder
~ conduct. costs: Herman ia
cobS, public drunkenness, costs;
Billy Clemmons, public drunk
enness, costs; Dewey Green, dis
orderly conduct, costs; Woody
Mcneil. disorderly conduct,
costs: Lonnie Barnhill, violation
stop sign, costs; James Page,
stop sign violation, costs.
Ferris Boswell, public drunk
cnness, costs; Clyde Hayes, pub
lie drunkenness, costs; John
Green, public drunkenness,
drunkenness, costs; Thomas
Clinton, public drunkenness,
costs; Jack Shelley, public
drunkenness, costs; Isaac Single
ton, drunk and disorderly, costs;
Carl Bernard Brown, speeding,
costs; Clyde w. Todd, speed,
costs.
Carl Mckee, public drunken
ness, costs; Herman Jacobs, pub
lie drunkenness, costs; Ben
Snowden, Jr., stop sign viola
ton, costs; Charles Williams,
carrying concealed weapon, case
dismissed.
Joseph Mcpherson, disorderly
conduct, costs; Sammy Lee
Johnson, speeding, costs; Dewey
Green, public drunkenness and
diSorderly conduct, costs.
Cases continued until Feb. %
were Leo Stroud, spinning
wheels, and speeding; Luther
Smith, public drunkenness.
Four cases were transferred
to Recorders Court. They in
cluded Gary G.. Shelley, no OPP
orators license, reckless driv-
ing, and driving under the in
flucnce; Theola Prince, carry
ing concealed weapon; Sammy
Lee johnson, no operators lie
1cnse: and Dewey Green. assault
on female.
A capiaS was issued for Roy
Martin on charges of public
drunkenness.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-02-23

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Hubert Nor
ris and daughters, Linda and
Phyllis, are leaving Monday for
Pensacola, Fla, to attend the
wedding of their son, Brooks,
and Miss Velma Hornsby. Miss
Linda Norris will serve as a
bridesmaid in the wedding.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-02-23

Mrs. r. c. Coleman has re-
turned from Greensboro where
she was with her son, r. c., Jr.
who was hospital patient.
Gene Keith, Ronald and Lc-
Verne Ward spent the weekend
in Conway with their grand
mother. Mrs. Belle SAWYER.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-02-23

Billy Dorman is a patient al
the Veterans Hospital. Fayette-
vile.
John Joyner is returning to-
day from the eVterans Hospital,
Durham, following treatment
there.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-02-23

Miss Lowrina Rhodes is ill at
he rhome on Tabor City Route 2.
Gregory Fowler Of Route 3,
Tabor City. is suffering an eye
injury sustained by a shot last
week. He is now back in school.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-02-23
Powell Resigns
From Election Post

A. Elmo Powell, Jr., one of
the most controversial figures
ever to serve on the Columbus
County Board of Elections, re-
signed his post as chairman of
the group effective February Is.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-02-23

Wallace Soles was admitted to
the Baptist Hospital, Winston
Salem, yesterday for observa-
ton.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-02-23

A capiaS was issued for Roy
Martin on charges of public
drunkenness.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1955-11-04
State Police VIII Add
30 Additional Troopers
Bill Increasing Staff To $50 For State Is GiUen
Unanimous Vote By The Senate On
Monday Evening OF This Week.

Delaware is apparently going to
get 36 more state troopers, bring
ing the size of the force to $50 men
in the next fiscal year.
The Senate Monday night passed
a House-apprOved bill appropri-
ating more than S275,000 for the
trooper increase. Economy-minded
members of the upper chamber had
kept the measure bottled up since
it came across Legislative Hail
from the House back in June.
The Senate vote was unanimous.
1t followed an appeal by Capt.
.Cazenove c. Seitz and 1t. John P.
Ferguson, two high-ranking mem
bers Of the state police, who told
the senators All increase in the
force is needed to keep highway
deaths and crime at a minimum
The measure now goes to Gov.
y. Caleb Boggs, who is expected to
sign it.
Sponsored by Rep. Joseph Earl
Pepper 1D-Georgetown), the bill
appropriates $115,547.22 for the
current fiscal year and s163.595.9S
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1955-11-04
BurtOn'S Auto
Show Is Now
In Full Swing
Biggest Of It's Kind In
This Area; 1t Will Con-
tinue Through Today
And Tomorrow.


Burton's Auto Show, the biggest
automobile show of this area, is
now on view at 1. G. Burton and
Company, Inc, on the Rehoboth
CutOff at Milford. The showroom
and the shop are all filed with 1856
model ChevrOlets and 1856 model
OldsmObiles for your inspection.
Wonderful new changes have been
made in both Chevrolet and Olds-I
mobile and you will want to see this
fine display Of the 1856 models.
Irwin Burton, Arch Mills, Rich
ard KINNEY, Hayward Quillen,
George French, Chuck" Wright,
and James Salisbury are waiting
to show you around Burton's Auto
Show. They have gone through
an intensive training course these
past few weeks so they will be able
to answer all your questions and
explain all the new features.
Door prizes of $4,000, $4,000,
$500 and $1,000 in merchandise or
labor will be awarded to lucky Wis
itors. Every visitor will receive a
ticket for a free grease job in the
efficient new fabrication depart
ment that has just been completed.
CONTINUED on page six)
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1955-11-04
Brethren Church Is
Planning Service
Dedication Program Is Set For
This Coming Sunday

An all-day dedication program
for the Fellowship Hall Of the
Bethany Church Of the Brethren at
Pennington, Del, is slated Sunday,
November s, Mrs. Wilbur Root, Of
Greenwood. chairman Of the dedi-
cation committee, announced today.
Each church in the Mardela dis
trict, which includes the Eastern
Shore of Maryland and Delaware,
viii take part as we'll as the Farm
fngton Methodist Church.
The occasion viii mark the eli
max Of volunteer labor from the
church congregation, erecting a
large fellowship hall, kitchen and
two lavatories.
Funds were officially earmarked
in October, 1852. when the Young
Adult Glass voted to hold monthly
projects. directing all proceeds to-
ward the new church addition. "A
year later about $500 had been
secured and an additional $1,000
was turned over to the project by
the church.
Actual construction was lndeT
way by January, 1854, and the first
gathering, distnct-Wide affair.
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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1955-11-04


The purpose of this Conference
is to give our teen-agers an oppor-
tunity to discuss their problems as
youthful drivers, to propose meth
DDS for improving their driving
record, and to stimulate interest
in furthering the cause Of safe
driving among fellow students in
all high schools in the State Of Del
aware. The teen-agers will conduct
their own Conference free Of adult
influence or direction. Each school
will assign four delegates who viii
have full opportunity for individual
participation. They will define their
own problems and come up with
their own answers.
Mr.. Paul Jones, Director Of Pub
lie Information Of the National
Safety. Council, Chicago. Illinois.
and one Of the most dynamic per
sonalities in the field Of traffic
safety today viii give the keynote
address. IN addition. city and state
OFFICIALS will lend their support
and cooperation in their partici-
continued On page three)
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1955-11-04
DR.. Tarumianz
ed
Century Club
Ladies Monday
Noted Psychiatrist Told
Of His Many Expert
. ences In As Years AS
Mental Health Doc
tor.

DR.. M. A. Tarumianz, superinten-
dent Of Delaware State. Hospital,
the Bacon Health Centre and the
Hospital for the Mentally Retarded
at Stockley, was the guest speaker
on Monday at the Milford New Cen
tUry Club. An authoritative adj
dress, based on The experience of
torty-hve years as a profession
and practicing physician in mental
health, he brought knowledge and
understanding to his listeners.
Complimenting the women of his
audience, DR.. Tarumianz said the
possibilities Of their help, If arOus-
ed, could put a mental institution
and its functions on a better basis.
He allayed the fears Of the women
by his assurance that $3.50 of the
mentally disturbed cases can now
be cured in shorter periods Of
treatment than ever before, If this
functional illness is discovered in
its early stages. Just as other parts
Of the body suffer the abnormal
status, so does the brain, said this
noted psychiatrist Always striving
for Improvement. DR.. Tarumianz
spoke Of the future possibilities Of
the Hospital for the Mentally Re
tarded at Stockley and the inter
change Of facilities Of the three in
stitutions that are now under one
governing body. Questions and
answers closed one Of the best
programs Of the club calendar for
continued on page si1c)
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1955-11-04
Jaycee Street
Dance W as
Nice Affair
Many Prizes We're A
warded. Crowd OF Over
1000 Was Highly En-
thusiastic.

The largest crowd ever. attended
the Third Annual Hallowe' en-
Street Dance sponsored by the Mil
ford Junior Chamber of Commerce,
which was held Monday evening
on the bridge parking lot.
An enthusiastic crowd of over
one thousand people came to enjoy
the music and activities. Prizes for
costumes were as follows: Most
Original-1st prize, $1,000, to Re
nee Cohee, dressed as a pint-size
Davy Crockett, complete with live
racOon; End prize $500, to Bar
bara Muneg dressed as an IndiaT
Squaw; 3rd prize-$3.00, to Mr. and
Mrs. James Heisler and daughter
for their fancy costumes. Comic
Division: LIST prize-$S.00, to Mi
chael Armhein, dressed as a head
less man; End prize $500, to Dale
Jones, dressed as hobo.
A total of 126 children of school
age signed up for the Goblin Phone
Call. At home when the Jaycee Cob
lin called at 1920 were as follows:
Mary Helen Powell, Linda Pack,
Jimmy Lindale, Jerry ROOsa, Diane
DOwnes, Dee Dee Isaacs, Eugene
Lindale, Ken Kendzierski, Larry
F'itchett, Michael Hoyer. Each Of
the above winners received free
movie ticket
CONTINUED on page seven)
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1955-11-04
Need For Statewide
ZOning Discussed
Resolution Asking General Assem-.
bly, Aid Passed By Industrial Group

Resolution ASKING General Assem-"
bly, Aid Passed By Industrial Group
Zoning throughout the state was
declared a real need at the meeting
of the Delaware Industrial Devel-
opment Committee, Inc, at Dover
this week, and a resolution was
adopted urging the General AS
sembly to enact constitutional
amendment to that effect.
Lieutenant Governor John w.
Rollins served as chairman of the
session which also inquired into
the possibility of making the newly
acquired acreage near Assawoman
Bay revenue producing for the
state, and was assured that Gov
ernor ]. Caleb Boggs and a COM
mittee were working on that prob
lem. This land, comprising some
459 acres, has just been decided to
the state by the federal govern
ment.
Speaking informally on the zOn-
ing law, Mr.. Rollins pointed out
that Kent and Sussex Counties are
particularly in need of such mea-
sure, since there has been steady
CONTINUED on page seven)
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1955-11-04
Special Glasses
Supervisor Named

DR.. Georgia Frances LightfoOt Of
Hampstead, Long Island, has been
named Supervisor of Special Class
es for the Division Of Child Devel-
Opment and Guidance for the State
Department Of Public instruction.
She replaces on a full-time bas-
is the part-time position left va
cant by Mrs. Dorothy Guild who
will devote her entire time to the
principalship Of the John G. Leach
School. DR.. LightfoOt will begin her
duties on November /, 1855.
DR.. LightfoOt has been a reading
.consultant and psychologist in the
New York public schools for the
past two years and has extensive
research experience in psychology
cal and educational testing and the
personality characteristics Of bright
and dull children.
Continued on page seven)
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1955-11-04
Girl Scout Troop
80 Has Big Party
Girls Boys, Parents Enjoyed Fun
Al Youth Center

Girl Scout Troop No. SO, spon-
sored by the Milford New Century
Club and Lions Club-sponsored
Troop No. 100, entertained at a
HallC'He'en Party, Tuesday night,
at the Youth Center. The get-to-
gether started at p. m. and last
ed until 10 p. m. Present at the
party were about girls, boys and
parents.
The dress was Scout uniforms.
Activities of the evening started OF
with dancing, which included
scrambled shoe dance, boys choice,
girls choice, Paul Jones, and sew
eral others. Games were enjoyed
by all and included apples on a
string, passing apples from one to
another without hands. The great
est biz was the marshmalloW carry
winch could be a big hit at any
party.
The building was decorated with
stacks of corn fodder, clumps Of
brilliant red and green branches,
grasses and with subdued yellow
lighting made an attractive setting
for a party. All decorations were
CONTINUED on page seven)
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1955-11-04
The Milford.
.B buccaneers
Continue Their
Victory Drive
Second, And Third
Tes3s4s Star Against
Caesar Rodney. Play At
Cambridge, Maryland
Tonight.

The Milford High Buccaneers,
who are currently the hottest grid
team in lower Delaware, despite
)ne defeat at the hands Of SeafOrd
n view of their tremendous scor-
ing power, again demonstrated the
stuff champions are made Of, when
hey endorsed the Caesar Rodney
Riders" on the latter's school
gridiron last Friday night, Al to
20. The first, second and third
-eams played.
End Al Huey's 90-yard touchdown
gallop with Caesar Rodney punt
aighlighted Milford Highs impress
sive APO conquest OF the Riders.
The visitors, who posted their
fourth victory in five starts, as
sumed an early advantage and
coasted through the final periods
as Caesar Rodney struck for its
three touchdowns in the third and
fourth stanzas. Milford led at half
time, 27-0.
The loss was the fourth Of the
season for the twice-victorious RI
ders.
The lineups
MILFORD
Ends-Huey, West. Mitchell, and
Fitchett.
TackIes-E. Steiner, Simpson,
Turner, r. Brereton, d. Steiner.
Guards-Cherry, Webster, Pierce,
w. Moore, Yerkes.
continued on page fvel
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1955-11-04
Tall Cedars VIII
Honor 7 Members

The next Ceremonial of the Tall
Cedars viii be held on November
9, 1855. Evergreen Forest Tall Ced-
ars of Lebanon No. 49. will hold
the meeting in honor Of seven
members who are 33rd decree Ma
sons. Jack HOugh, GTC aid his
committee, is planning the largest
Ceremonial Of the season to b. held
in the Milford Fire Hal. u lford,
Delaware.
All Of the candidates should be
at the meeting at $500 p. m, sharp.
major Roy Palmer and his Rangers
are planning a large class in honor
OF its members. Attorney H. Ed
ward Maull, Lewes, Del, viii greet
the h1nored members and viii talk
to thsm on the resume Of CedaFism.
The show for the evening viii be
given BY Taylor and Smith Of
CONTINUED on page nve)
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1955-11-04

This beautiful cup originally was
presented to Josiah Marvel, the
first president Of the State Cham
Der Of Commerce, who served dur
ing 1913-1914 in recognition Of his
service in reorganizing the Cham
Der Of Commerce.
It was presented to the Chamber
by Mr. MarYel's heirs for siich use
as the Chamber might decide.
President Lloyd r. Leslie, Of the
Chamber, has appointed a state
wide confidential committee on the
award, which will study the nom
nations that may be made.
The committee on award in 1854
comprised: representing New Cas-
tie County-HonOrable Clarence A.
Switzerland, Chief Justice, Supreme
Court Of the State Of Delaware,
Wilmington: representing Kent
County - Honorable w. Marion
Stevenson, Judge Of Juvenile Court
Kent and Sussex Counties, Fred
erica; and representing Sussex
County Honorable James B. Car
ey. Judge, Superior Court Of the
(coRtipued On page ReYepl
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1955-11-04
Sussex Post Buys
MillsbOrO Ambulance
WV win Operate Vehicle For
Town Folk

Sussex Memorial Post No. 1922,
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of Mills
bOrO has purchased the James
Funeral Home ambulance and viii
hereafter operate it. 1t will be
known as the MillsborO WV am
bulance.
The post will launch a IS mem
bership campaign along the same
lines as the American Legion in
Georgetown which purchased and
operates the ambulance in that
town.
Ronald James instituted the
MillsbOrO ambulance service seven
years ago when there was no am
bulance nearer than Georgetown OF
Frankfort. It has been called to
the scene Of many serious acct
dents during those years It is
equipped with oxygen and other
modern features.
Calls for the ambulance may be
made at Millsboro Bill or Mills.
bOrO 4091.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1955-11-04
Barn Raising At
Jas. Brooke, Farm

An old-fashioned Barn Raising"
done up in modern style using pole
construction viii be held on Novem-
Der 9Th at the farm Of James
Brooks, Milton, Delaware. This
modern pole building to be con-
structed will be a 35x54 pole ma
chinery center.
According to Ray Lloyd. Asst
County Agent. all the various agen-
cies concerned with pole cOnstruc-
ticu are assisting the Agricultural
Exclusion Service in conducting
this demonstration. Ernest Scar
borsdgh and Bill Larsen, Agricul-
turaf Engineers from the Univer-
sity Of Delaware as well as spec
ialists from industry will be pres
ent to supervise the workers on
the lob and to answer questions
concerning all phases Of pole con
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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1955-11-04
Bryan Green
Will Speak
Here Nov. II
Canon OF Birmingham
Cathedral Will Speak
At High School Cafe
terra.

Arrangements have been made
by the Milford Presbyterian Mems
Group for a luncheon to be held
at the Milford High School Cafe
terra at 100 p. M, Saturday, No
vember 18th, to be followed by an
inspiring message from Canon Bry-
an Green, Of Birmingham Catlhe-
dral and Rector st. Martins
Church in Birmingham, England
Tickets are available at Humes
Hardware, or see an officer Of the
mems group of the Presbyterian
Episcopal or Methodist churches
Be sure to get your tickets early
as a limited number are available
A few years ago. Canon Greer
drew crowds of over 1900, nigh
after night, at the Philadelphia
COnKentiOn Hall-dOn't miss this
opportunity to hear him!
Every man in Milford is urged
to come to the luncheon as well as
the evening meetings in George
town on November 10, II and II
Ito be held in Georgetown High
School Auditorium.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1955-11-04
DirOn'S JeUeLerS
In NeLO Location
Now Located Between Sears
And A & p Market In
N. Milford

Realizing for some time that they
needed more larger quarters for
their growing jewelry and gift
business, which for many years has
been located in the Hotel Norman
building on South Walnut Street.
Dixon's jewelers. have relocated
in the Hanley Building on North
East Front Street, between the
Sears, Roebuck mail order store
and the Atlantic and Pacific Tea
Company store.
For those who visit them in the
beautiful ultra modern, cOmInOdi-
Gus store on opening day today,
Friday, November 4th, a lovely gift
is waiting-this is absolutely free.
Doors vii be opened promptly at
nine O'Clock in the morning and will
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