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The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-11-11
OLD LIFE-SAVING
STATION SUCCUMBS
AT HATTERAS INLET
The Ocean Finally Claims Building
Which Has Been Threatened
For 20 Years

Hatteras.- to the last
chapter of the eighty-year history
of Hatteras Inlet Lifeboat Station
was written this week when a
Board of Survey came down to
examine what little was left of the
station after last weeks unherald-
ed storm laid hold upon the historic
old building and began to break it
up.
Abandoned more than year ago
because of the encroachment of the
sea and manned by only skeleton
crew, the buildings suffered severe
damage during the procession of
hurricanes that went past here
during the summer and early fall
and the entire premises became
untenable, with the main building
canted over toward the ocean.
Last week a sudden swelling of
the tide sent heavy seas washing
across the whole of Ocracoke Is
land and the building began to
break up. Timbers from it have
been carried long distances up and
down the beach and it is now re-
garded as only matter of a few
days before the entire structure
will be gone.
Heading the survey board here
this week was Capt. Edmund H.
Fahey from District Headquarters
in Norfolk. He formerly command
ed the U. S. Coast Guard Air Base
at Elizabeth City and was familiar
with the land. To reach the station
it was necessary for a truck to
back half mile in shallow water
until it's stern was touching the
bow of the rescue boat and the
Board stepped from its deck to
the body of the truck.
Only the Equipment Building re-
mains intact and apparently Sc
cure for the time being. Captain
Fahey suggested that until the
future plan for the Island,
whether a new station will be built
two miles down toward Ocracoke,
that every effort be made to secure
the building. Other facilities have
been wiped out. The Board men,
bers were accompanied by Group
Commander Harold Glynn and aft
er lunch at the new Gooseville Sta
ton, with BMC Edward Midget as
host, they returned to Norfolk. -
Ben Dixon MacNeill
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-11-11
RECORD SHOWS LITTLE
BUSINESS BEFORE BOARD

Minutes of the Dare County
Board of Commissioners show lit
tie business before their regular
meeting, Tuesday. George R. Full
Ter, spokesman for residents of the
sand road at Buxton, appeared to
ask that it be declared county
road. This was once a much travel
ed road, and needs maintenance.
The board agreed to ask the High
way Commission to take it over.
The board slashedp better than
half in two, the valuation and
taxes charged on the packing plant
property at Wanchese belonging to
Mrs. Clara Whorton, wife of the
sheriff of Pamlico County. Build
ing cut from $4,000 to $4,000; ma
chinery $1,000 to $500 and freezer
$4,000 to $1,000.
No action was taken on a re-
quest for survey of county prop
erty at Buxton, made by C. H.
Whidbee of Manteo, in which a
survey made sometime ago is al
legged to have encroached several
hundred yards on property claimed
by L. D. Midget. Mrs. Thos. Bar
nett and others.
A letter was noted from the
highway commission in which rec
commended speed limits at Rodan-
the, Hatteras, and Buxton commu-
mites were listed at IS mph, but
no reductions were recommended
for Waves, Salvo, Frisco.
The Board ordered sold to w. B.
Pipkin ct al, for $40, a tract of
land near Wanchese, which was
owned by the county, and fore
closed under tax judgement against
Ike Hayes, some years ago.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-11-11
1T HAPPENED
IN MANTEO
Al YEARS AGO

The new Mays Head boat, "The
Trenton" made its first trip leav-
ing Elizabeth City at 2:45 on the
afternoon of July 10, 1914. With
Capt. Martin L. Johnson of Man
teo, as master, the boat planned
to make connection with the after
noon train from Norfolk and it
was planned to put it's Mays Head
passengers off within four hours
after leaving Elizabeth City.
According to an article in the
July %, 1914 issue of the Eliza
beth City semi-weekly advance"
Capt. Martin Johnson's new
steamer, 'The Trenton" was the
most popular boat that ever struck
Manteo.
.SFrom. the beginning of it's run
the Manteo folk have been heard
to say that the new boat would
receive their support, and the first
week the passenger list ran to
fifty or sixty. Since that time Capt.
Johnson has carried a daily aver
age of twenty-five passengers.
"When Capt. Johnson announced
that he was off to Norfolk for a
new boat there were many who
doubted. The news of his going
spread and on the day that he was
expected crowd gathered at the
Mays Head pier to see what would
happen. Sure enough the steamer
was soon sighted and shortly after
Capt. johnson locked at the Mays
Head wharf and invited the crowd
aboard for free trip to Manteo
and back. He carried 80 free pas
sengers on this trip.
"The Trenton" is ninety-two
feet long and has seventeen and
one-half foot beam. Leaving Man
teo at six in the morning it gives
the travelling public more time for
sleep and breakfast before start
ing. 1t arrives at Mays Head an
hour after the other boat leaves.
From there it goes directly to
Elizabeth City, reaching town
shortly after eleven o'clock. Capt.
Johnson carries an efficient crew.
He himself has been on the water
for 81 years. From the dapper
skipper to jolly John Baum one
may expect on board "The
Trenton" the most courteous serv-
ice and the best of accommoda-
See TRENTON, Page Five
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-11-11
CHANNEL BASS RUNNING
RODANTHE TO HATTERAS
AS REPORTED BY AYCOCK BROWN

Largest channel bass reported
this week came from the Rodanthe
area. R. D. Owens reported that
a party from Boonville, N. c., had
caught fish weighing up to 40
pounds and he had pictures of the
catches.
Willie Newsome Vat Hatteras
stated large channel bass were
still being caught in waters of that
area but none to go above a so
FOUNDER landed by Henry Stel-
wagon of Philadelphia, which was
caught about 10 days ago in the
surf between Hatteras Inlet and
the village.
George Fuller of Buxton report
ed that a variety of species had
been landed in the surf at Cape
Hatteras. One Winston-S | e m
party caught $50 pounds of trout,
sea mullet, blues and founder in
one day. Edgar Hooper stated that
channel bass had been taken dur
ing the week, and some weighed
more than 80 pounds each, but ap-
parently the record breaking chan
mel bass have yet to hit the surf
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-11-11
of the Dare Coast. Surf fishing
remains good into December, so
the big channel bass may still be
caught-prize winners that is.
STRIPED BASS RUN

While the big run in open wa
tiers of Croatan, Roanoke and AL
bemarle Sounds had not gotten
underway this week there were
scattered reports of several catch
es of rockfish Tor striped bass)
as the waters cleared.
Jesse Etheridge, skipper of the
Caredwyn of Wanchese reported
catching IL in one day, the largest
an 8-pounder. He stated that he
thought the big run would be
underway any time now since the
waters have cleared. Most of the
fresh and brackish sounds were
very muddy following variable
winds recently.
Reports have also come in from
the Kitty Hawk waters of rockfish
catches being made by parties
fishing with the Perrys of Kitty
Hawk and also Capt. Will Lewark
who has the reputation of being
one Of the champion striped bass
anglers of the Dare Coast.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-11-11
WHITE SLAVERY CHARGE
AGAINST CURRITUCK PAIR

A Currituck County truck
driver and his wife were indicted
Wednesday by a Federal grand
jury for allegedly violating the
White Slave Traffic Act.
Marvin Wilson Seymore, Jr., 80,
and his wife, Sadie, 81, both of
Grandy, We're arrested Monday by
Federal Bureau of Investigation
agents at the Albemarle Hospital,
Elizabeth City. They were under
going treatment as the result of a
recent automobile accident.
Last June 20, according to the
indictment, the couple allegedly
transported a 26-year-old woman
to Norfolk and Portsmouth for the
purpose of prostitution. Seymore
was held in the Pasquotank County
County Jail in lieu of $3.50 bond.
Mrs. Seymore was released or
her own recognizance.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-11-11
CURRiTUCK MAY HAVE
YOUNG REPRESENTATIVE
Veteran Legislator Edwin R. Johnson
Declares He Wants No More
Of Legislature

Currituck County's veteran leg
islator, Hon. Edwin R. johnson,
we'll known business man who is
now Sc years old, says he is not
going back to Raleigh next year
to represent the county he has
served so long. He's just too busy
with his store, at Currituck, and
he can't spare. the time. Anyway,
he says he's tired of going.
Whether it will be free-for-
all for the Democratic nomination
this year, or whether Currituck
County leaders will unite and
permit someone to go without OPP
position remains to be seen. Of
those mentioned as possible candi-
dates, the most frequently mention
ed is young Wilton Walker, a ris-
ing young attorney, and native of
the county. Many of his friends
are trying to persuade him to en-
ter the race.
Mr.. Johnson, who was born near
Currituck courthouse Sept. 10,
1867, served as Democratic Chair
man of his county for IA years.
He served in the State Senate in
1909 and again in 1917. He has
been representative in II terms
of the Legislature. In 1907
and 1909 he was chairman
of the County Commissioners,
has served as Chairman of
the Board of Education, and
Chairman of the Currituck
Highway Commission. During
World War l he was food admins
traitor for his county. He is also
a former Chairman of the County
Game Commission. He now resides
at Moyock.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-11-11
COURDA L. CREEP, EAST LAKE
NATIVE DIES IN NORFOLK

Courda Lee Greet, 70, of 1886
George Street, died in a Norfolk
hospital Sunday after an illness
of one year.
A native of East Lake, he had
made his home in Norfolk for 80
years. He was a retired carpenter
formerly employed by the j. G.
Wilson Corporation. He was a
member of the East Lake Metho-
dist Church. He was the son of the
late Mr.. and Mrs. James Wash
ington Greet. His wife was the
late Effie Caroline Basnight
He is survived by four daugh-
tiers, Mrs. G. S. White, Bowers
Hill; Mrs. J. o. Smith and Mrs.
F. r. Bradwell, both of South Nor
folk, and Mrs. Ollie Purdy, Campo
stella; three sons, Arthur Greet,
South Norfolk; Alvin Greet, Eliz-
abeth City, and Arvin Greet, Prin-
cess Anne County; one sister,
Mrs. C. M. Muse, Elizabeth City;
five brothers, Seldom Greet and
Edgar Greet, South Norfolk; Sam
Greet, Point Harbor; Otis Greet,
of Manteo, and Van Greet, Eliza
beth City; "a grandchildren, and
four great-grandchildren.
Burial was at the Methodist
cemetery in East Lake Tuesday.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-11-11
ONE CASE TRIED; SEVERAL
SUBMIT BEFORE RECORDER

Only one case was tried in Re-
corders Court in Dare County
Tuesday. Miss Avis Midget of
Wanchese was complaining witness
against Norman Ward, asking the
court to make him support her son,
Terry Haywood, born in January,
alleging Ward to be the father.
Ward denied paternity, and appeal
ed to Superior Court.
Cases submitted as follows: For
allowing unlicensed minors to drive
automobiles, Joe H. Dowdy of
Manteo and Jackson S. Twiford of
Kitty Hawk each paid $25 and
court costs. Ross H. Kelford paid
$40 and costs for speeding 65 miles
per hour. Lonnie Lee Overcast of
Wanchese paid $25 and costs for
driving after his driving permit
had been revoked. Harry Stephen
Godfrey for using improper license
plates paid SIS and costs. Willie
Atlea Griffin, age &c, paid $25 and
costs for reckless driving.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-11-11
RIDGE O'NEAl DIES
AFTER SHORT ILLNESS
Native OF Rodanthe. Had Lived Many
Years at Wanehese. Retired From
Insurance Work in 1854.

Ellis Eldridge O'Neal, 81, hus-
band of Mrs. Leila Mcdaniel
O'Neal and son of Mrs. Rebecca
Midget O'Neal and the late Aaron
O'Neal, died at a Norfolk hospital
Monday at 1928 am. Besides his
wife and mother, he is survived
by a daughter, Mrs. Irving Will
liams, Jr., of Norfolk; a son, the
Rev. Ellis E. O'Neal, Jr., of Yam
cey Mills; two sisters, Mrs. James
Hugh Turner, of Norfolk, and
Mrs. Ben F. Daniels, of Reidsville,
and two grandchildren, Miss Sue
Williams and Irving Williams,
both of Norfolk.
Mr.. O'Neal was a native of Re-
danthe, and had been a resident
of Norfolk for 38 years, residing
at TIC Redgate Avenue. He was
for many years resident of Wan
cheese which was the family's home.
Recently since his retirement from
insurance work in Norfolk, he has
for more than a year, spent lot
of time visiting his cousin, Fred
O'Neal at Rodanthe. He was a
member of the Sturgeon Memorial
Baptist Church, Wanchese Lodge
SCI, A. F. and A. NJ, and John
Walters Royal Arch Chapter 60.
He was in the employ of the Pru-
Dental Company of America for
25 years, retiring in 1854.
Funeral services were conducted
at the Hollomon-Brown Funeral
Home Wednesday at II am. Burial
was in Forest Lawn Cemetery,
Norfolk.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-11-11
Ia BOYS FROM DARE
ENROLLED AT STATE

Raleigh.-Among the 4,816 stu
dents enrolled at North Carolina
State College this semester are Ia
from Dare County. They are:
Floyd Lee Basnight, Manns Har-
ton Jennings Beasley, Kitty Hawk;
Albert Quentin Bell, Jr., Manteo;
Bachman Doar, Jr., Kill Devil
Hills; Robert Lyle Dough, Manteo;
Van Buren, Webb Etheridge, Man.
teo; George Calhoun Henderson,
Manteo; Harry Delmar Johnson,
Manteo; Walter Patrick Kee, Man
teo; Everett Edgar Liverman, Man
teo; Albert Murray Mann, Manns
Harbor; Daniel Terrell Mann,
Manteo; Arvin Alexander Midget,
Manteo; Reuben Elliott Payne, Jr.,
Manteo.
Figures on the county enroll
ment were released by Kenneth d,
Raab, director of admissions and
registration, who said North Caro-
linians make up 81 per cent of
the student body.
The Tar Heel students represent
ing all of the States's 100 counties
total $3.50. In addition, there are
500 students from 43 other states
and the District of Columbia, 153
from 80 foreign countries, and five
from United States possessions.
State College has six major de-
gree-granting schools-the Schools
of Agriculture, Design, Education,
Engineering, Forestry, and Tex
tiles. 1t is recognized as one OF
the nations key Land-grant Col
leges.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-11-11
PULP COMPANY'S
CANALS COSTING
QUARTER MILLION
Road-Cana to Serve Acreage
in TYrell and Dare Contem-
plated Next Year

Manteo.-West Virginia Pulp
and Paper Company has allocated
more than quarter of a million
dollars for the construction of pri-
mary road-canals in it's North
Carolina Woodlands, it was an
nounced today, by William Ernst,
Jr., woodlands manager.
Mr.. Ernst said that the project
is a continuation of an important
program of road and canal build
ing which has contributed mater
tally to the development of 100000
acres of forestland acquired by the
company in North Carolina since
1852.
He stated that the project calls
for the construction of 1856 miles
of additional primary roads and
canals in Dare and Tyrrell coun-
ties, along with the construction
of seven heavy-duty bridges. The
road-canals will provide access to
remote areas, contributing to i'm
proved fire protection, and better
forest management treatment.
Mr.. Ernst emphasized that one
of the primary considerations Of
the project was protection of the
property, since fire has been the
principal management problem in
this area for many years. He
pointed out that the canals, which
are formed when fill is removed
for the road bed, also provide sur
face drainage needed to make the
waterlogged,, low elevation soil OF
the area more productive.
More than forty miles of pri-
mary roads, with parallel canals
have been built on the company's
North Carolina lands since 1862
and are now making substantial
contributions to better forest
management.
Mr.. Ernst also pointed out that
these road-canal projects provide
steady work for a growing number
of local people, in addition to those
people maintained on the regular
nayroll.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-11-11
JULIAN CRAY RETURNS
TO RODANTHE TO HUNT,
FISH AND ENJOY LIFE

Coast Guard Chief Boatswain
Julian L. Gray, 81, a native OF
the Outer Banks of North Caro-
lima, has retired in the rank OF
lieutenant-commander a ter &c
years service.
When he retired, Gray was serv-
ing in the office of the commander
of the Fifth Coast Guard District
here. His brother, Chief Boatswair
Cyrus Gray, serves in the search
and rescue office of district head.
quarters.
Born in Salvo, Gray will make
his home in Rodanthe with his
wife, the former Bethany R. Mid
gett, of Rodanthe.
He has had a new fishing boat
built, is getting all rugged out fol
goose shooting, and is planning tc
enjoy life as it can best be enjoyed
on the coast.
Gray enlisted in August, 1920
Since then he has served at many
lifeboat stations along the Allan
tic coast from Rhode Island tc
Florida, aboard the Cutter Vigi-
liant on Atlantic patrol and convoy
duty in World War II and as com
handing officer of Coast GuarC
and Army vessels.
He is entitled to wear the Coco
Conduct ribbon, with three bronze
stars, American Defense Service
with one bronze star, American
Area Campaign, Asiatic-Pacific
Area Campaign with one bronze
star, Philippine Liberation with
one bronze star and World Wal
II Victory Medal.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-11-11
CHlCAMACOMICO CLUB TO
ASK FOR NIGHT FERRY
Group at Rodanthe Votes TO Ask for
Better Afternoon Schedules and
Crossing at Night

The Chicamacomico Civic Club,
embracing the villages of Rodanthe
and Waves in their regular meet
ing Saturday night, November 5,
went on record as favoring a more
adequate schedule of ferry trips
over Oregon Inlet, including boat
late at night. This request will be
forwarded to the State Highway
and Public Works Commission this
week.
There has been united clamor
the length and breadth of Hatteras
Island for some two or more years
for this service. The citizens in
sist there is need for it, in case of
illness or emergency of other kind.
They say there is no reason why
it cannot be given if competent
men are in charge of the boats,
and that the night trip is as safe
and feasible as the daytime trip.
This service would not be expected
in stormy weather.
TOT some reason, certain p0lltl-
cal interests as well as some en-
ployees of the Highway System
have side stepped putting on this
service with the excuse that it is
dangerous. But water-wise Hat
teras Islanders say this is the
poorest sort of an excuse and won't
bear up under the facts, and such
crossing is no more dangerous nor
more difficult than the crossing of
Croatan Sound.
The newest ferry boat, the Her.
bert c. Bonner, recently put into
commission at Norfolk Shipyard
has been brought to the ferry yard
at MAINS Harbor and will soon be
put into service.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-11-11
LAST QUARTER FIGHT
WINS FOR MANTEO TEAM
Homecoming Queen Crowned at Hall
Time; Game Well Attended

Last Friday night at the Manteo
field, fans saw last quarter fight
by the Manteo Red Skins against
Columbia High School win after
close fight. 1t was Manteo's
Homecoming game and was well
attended despite the cold weather.
Trailing by 1910 at the end of
the third quarter, Manteo's plight
looked hopeless. But suddenly the
team seemed to come to life, and
on a power drive from his own
% yard line, OBJ. Woody Wood
ward went over for the touch down
and also kicked the extra point.
After Manteo's kick off, tumble
by Columbia in their own end
zone proved costly when Manteo
man recovered the ball after it
had rolled out of the end zone.
This added two points. Later in
the quarter Manteo scored again
on a pass from David Simpson on
his own 40 yard line to Coy Til
lett Jr., who went over for the
score. The try for extra point by
Woodward failed, making the final
score Manteo Is, Columbia IL.
At half time Miss Janice Scar
borough, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
R. E. Scarborough, of Manteo, was
crowned Homecoming Queen and
presented with bouquet of
flowers by Principal R. H. Stone.
She was sponsored by left half
back Davis Balance.
This week Manteo plays the
Camden team again, this time at
the home field. At their last meet
ing, Camden won 26-7. PROJECTS
look a little better this week and
fans can look forward to seeing
See GAME, Page Five
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-11-11
BETTER HUNTING
WEATHER ROLLS
UP AT WEEK END
Weather Too Fine on Opening
Day But Some Good Shots
Reported

With more than seven thousand
geese enjoying life on the Pea Is
land Wildlife Refuge in Dare Coun-
ty, and several thousand more in
Mattamuskeet Refuge in Hyde, the
fair weather of Monday didn't
turn out too we'll to suit goose and
duck hunters, and few were they
who appear to have gotten the
legal limit.
In fact not many people took
the trouble to come to take adj
vantage of the several extra days
at seasons opening because the
long spell of delightful blue bird
weather has been discouraging.
to duck hunters, who appreciate a
little rough weather.
Balmy autumn weather has been
fine for those who are whooping
up a longer vacation season, and
there has been little let up in the
number of vacationists visiting the
Outer Banks.
Wildfowl hunters have been
looking forward to better weather
for their purposes this week end.
Early this week some ducks
were killed but not many reports of
geese along the coast.
Wildfowl hunting in Hyde Coun-
ty since the opening of the season
Monday morning has been consid-
cred excellent, especially in view
of the weather that has prevailed.
The majority of hunters in
blinds on the Mattamuskeet Ref
uge have gotten their limit of
geese and some have been able to
get some ducks also, refuge pro-
tector L. B. Tunnel reported We'd
nesday afternoon.
Hunting in fields bordering the
lake has also been good in most
cases.
The geese are on hand in the
largest numbers ever seen by many
persons. During the week end,
many sightseers were thrilled by
the many birds that could be seen
both on the refuge and in the
fields.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-11-11
MANTEO SCHOOL PROGRAM
FRIDAY AT LIS PM

This is being observed as Ameri-
lean Education Week, and on Fri
day afternoon at 1:15 the Manteo
school will present program in
the school auditorium. The public
is invited to attend.
Rev. l.. E. Aitken, guest speaker,
will use for his theme "Our Invest
ment in Strong Nation. jeanne
Hooper will sing "The Lords
Prayer" and the Manteo Choral
singers will render "He".
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-11-11
STUMPY POINT NATIVE
AUTHORS MUSIC ARTICLE

In the current issue of North
Carolina Education magazine, a
double page illustrated article
dealing with musical programs in
the public schools is written by
Nell Wise Wechter, brilliant
Stumpy Point native, wife of R.
w. Wechter, now living and teach
ing in Greensboro. The article is
entitled "Creative Rhythms For
Children 1t deals with music edu-
cation in schools Of Greensboro.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-11-11
MRS. CADDIE CREEP TO BE
IS YEARS OLD ON SATURDAY

Mrs. Caddie Greet Of Manteo,
widow of j. S. Greet, will be So
years old Saturday, November
18th, and is believed to be the old
est living former resident of East
Lake. We recently carried n
'engthy article about this grand old
: ", who has ten children, %
Y ndchildren, 80 great grandchil-
IN, the youngest being seven
months old Cynthia Anne Dean of
Atlanta, Ga.