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Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-03-02
AN EDITORIAL
A Program With Merit

Today The Tribune launches a series of articles
and messages in an effort to combat juvenile den-
quency-a curse that has spread into every nook
and corner of America in recent years. Indeed it
has always been present but with the modern fast
living, it is increasing in alarming fashion.
The Tribune does not expect to our area of
all the evils of juvenile crimes with this issue nor
with the half dozen the same theme that will
follow. But we do hope to put before the children
and the parents of the problems that exist and
with that program in progress, perhaps just
youngster might profit If that holds true then this
effort will not have been made in vain
All of us have to live and in the newspaper bust
ness we sell advertising to pay the bills. Business
men and business firms from throughout the county
have realized this and large number have expressed
their endorsement of the program and our campaign
with paid signature advertisements in this issue. We
are grateful for their support
In one community the Merchants Association saw
fit to advise its membership not to take part in the
signature endorsements We regret this misfortune
put still have representative group of firms from
that area to which are indebted
This campaign is not make-a- ot-of-money
effort. The Tribune will certainly spend more money
during this campaign than it will derive from its
endorsers but in the long run, the educationa pro-
1t is being done simply and purely because the pub
lie needs to be more aware Of the need to combat
delinquency among the minors.
This issue and subsequent ones will be mailed To
teachers, preachers and businessmen throughout the
county We leave the decision to them as to whether
the campaign is worthy one or not
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-03-02
County Voters To Cast Ballots
Saturday 0nSchooI Bond Issue

Voters of Columbus County
will go to the polls Saturday and
cast their ballots on the question
as to whether Columbus will
float a $4,000 school bond is
sue or not.
Spokesman for the bond issue
have been busy in recent weeks
endeavoring to en!ighten the
citlzenry on the desperate need
for voting for the issuance of
bonds. They have pointed out
the plight of the schools in CO.
lumbuS County and emphasized
the need for improving the STU
alton.
School officials have said that
the annual school enrolment is
increasing by three percent eve
.ry year and that the crowded
condition can expect TO get pro-
greSsively worse unless the peo-
pie approve the bond issue so
that new construction can get
underway.
North Card.,na is next TO the
bottom State in the nation in
Iper-Student-day school cost and
the sub normal school system
is playing a huge part in the
character of the people, they
have said.
Authoritative sources close 70
the school needs and the tax
structure in the county have said
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-03-02
Mail Boxes Available
Through Jaycee Club

Richard Gordon, president
Of the Tabor City Jaycccs.
announced today that resi-
dents desiring to purchase
mail boxes for the city mail
delivery could obtain them at
Harrclson's Pharmacy. Ne
smith Insurance Agency. Pig
gly Wiggly or Tabor City
Funeral Home.
Everyone Is urged TO get
their mail boxes as early as
possible in order 10 expedite
the city mail delivery" said
Gordon.
Three types Of mail boxes
are available through the Jay
Gees with prices Of IS cents.
SIPS and 81.
House numerals arc being
sold and erected by members
Of the Civitan Club. When the
numerals and mail boxes arc
erected throughout the town.
the 20 ahead signal will be
given by postal authorities for
the mail delivery.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-03-02

than the cure. AN ounce of pre-
vention is worth a pound of
cure" The best way to combat
delinquency is to stop 1t before
it starts. The responsibility of
prevention rests with the COM
munity. The community must
provide the children with chur-
ches where effective religious
ideals are taught, with schools
where a good secular education
may be obtained, and with ade-
quate recreational facilities
where their activity is directed
into useful channels. This, of
course, does not take away from
the home any of its responsible
ity for the teaching of good
morals and the careful supervi-
sion Of the children in the home.
1t is especially important that
the home guard against certain
types of literature, radio and
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-03-02
Governor Hodges
Comments About
Juvenile Problem
w. Horace Carter
Tabor City Tribune
Tabor City, n. C..

Tabor City Tribune
Tabor City, n. c.
! am glad to know that a
special issue of the TABOR
CITY TRIBUNE will be de-
voted TO discussion of the
juvenile delinquency issue and
that copies of this special is
sue will be sent to every tea
cher. public official and law
enforcement officer in your
county.
The problem Of Juvenile de-
linquency involves the chill
dren, parents, schools, church
es. cGztural facilities and many
other parts of our community
life. We have been fortunate
in North Carolina i'm prevent
ing widespread juvenile de-
linquency due to the cOOrdin-
atcd efforts of our people.
However, we must continue
to develop sound family life,
wholesome rccreatiOnaI facili-
ties, spiritual development
and 4 general awarcneSs of
the need to understand and
help our young people in their
daily problems.
Signed.
Luther ii. Hodges
Governor of North
Carolina
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-03-02
Burbers Will Give
One Days Revenue
For Crippled Kids

IHaircuts obtained in local bar
u. shops on Tuesday, March 8,
VIII serve a two-fold purpose as
inc proceeds from that days
work will be donated to help
crippled children.
BARRIERS throughout Columbus
County are plcdging their days
receipts on March 8 to the Grip
pied childrcn's program.
The project is part Of a state
Wlde program Of the Associated
Aster BARRIERS of North Caro-
ma in presenting a BARRIERS
Kickoff Campaign for Crippled
children" and local BARRIERS will
be among 1000 other BARRIERS
engaged in the project.
Burragc Cox, president Of the
columbus BARRIERS Association
SAID today, Everyone is urged
10 get their haircuts on March
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-03-02

television programs. and motion
pictures. Certain types OF motion
picture, radio, and comic strips
stress the romatic thrills Of ex-
element and crime. In 1852 q
Congressional committee made q
survey Of obscene literature
(Which includes certain comic
strips) and il found that such
literature was responsible, In
part, for the increase Of delin-
quency. Parents should provids
good literature for their chill
dren.
Tint prevention of delinquency
is a big job and a costly one.
But it 10 q job that we can do
together. With the homa, the
church, the school. and Co..
ity cooperating together weSa
do a good job. And the rS3ud
is certainly worth hils-hspp, /,
normal, iaw-sbiding children
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-03-02
Mill pond Lawsuit
Does OF Affect
Project Planning

The lawsuit instituted against
j. |. Dodd by Miss Mavie Will
hanson and continued in Sup
error court last week regarding
the boundary on the East side
OF the millpond here is not
something new and is not to be
construed as a dispute between
the recreation corporation and
Tie Williamson interests.
4
The suit was inStigatcd months
before Tabor City Recreation
Commission was formed because
OF the belief of Barcie William
son and his sister Mavie Will
hanson that Dodd had cut some
timber from the land owned by
the WilliamSons. The suit is to
determine whether or not the
timber belonged to Dodd or Will
hanson.
OF course, the suit will de-
to.mine a boundary on the East
side of the pond. But before the
recreation commission purchas-
cd the pond, the boundary line
IN that area was pointed out by
both Mr.. Williamson and Mr..
Dodd. There was a difference in
the location of this line in tie
minds of both parties. However,
an understanding was reached
with Mr.. Williamson at the time
lathe effect that he would raise
nc objection TO the corporation
backing water over his line as
long as II did not get out in his
fields. No water is expected to
reach his fields.
And at the same time, the
corporation agreed to wave any
rights to the timber bordering
the pond and the Williamson
property. There has been no
movement on the part of either
i0rty to break the agreement
Regardless of how the lawsuit
may end, the East boundary
agreement is expected to remain
the same.
Mr.. Williamson has pointed
out to the corporation that he
has no complaint against tho
project. Indeed he has expressed
satisfaction with the success OF
the project and has pledged his
support to its continued success
3 The understanding we hao
originally will be accepted by
me permanently. I have moved
no boundary stakes of any kline
and don't intend to. I have &
plot showing where my land i:
and have told the millponc
corporation that the water car
Continued on Page 81
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-03-02
vene Trungreon Of The By Children Under Au

nearly always feels that the
younger generation is much
worse than their own. AT the
same time standards of conduc,
differ from generation to gener-
alton, as do methods of detect
ing and reporting. Yet, we can
not close our eyes to the fac,
that according to statistics there
has been an alarming increase
every year for the past several
years in the number of juvenile
delinquency cases. Also accord
ing to statistics Juvenile delin-
quency is increasing faster than
the population is growing in size
Therefore, it seems safe to con-
clude on the basis of these facts
that there is very definite in
crease in youth crimes today.
What is Juvenile delinquency?
"A child who breaks the law is
not considered a criminal, but a
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-03-02
Free Milk Fund
Sinks AT School

The possibility of additional
contributions toward the "frcC
milk" program at the local
school was evident today as G.
II. Primer. principal Of the
school, reported that approx
matcly 1870 children receive ben
eft from this program each day.
With the program beginning
on January Ia. the school has
served total Of 4.440 students
with half-pints of milk.
"Thc milk costs us four cents
per half-pints which means that
we have spent Sl7760 during
these past two months" said Mr..
Primer.
a total Of $3.50 was contribut-
cd to the school for the free
milk program. Tabor City Jay
Gees donated 500 at Christmas
time and the local p. T. A. do
mated $50 at its January meet
ing :.
Aid Is secured from the fed
|eral government on the milk
program to the extent that the
Continued on Page 81
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-03-02

taught in the home and the chill
dren led to practice these values
in their lives, delinquency is
the result. OF course, l am not
saying that no delinquents come
from homes where moral values
are taught. They do. Some of
them come from the finest of
Christian homes. The Prodigal
Son had been taught better and
knew better, but that did not
keep him from becoming a prod
igal and going into a far coun-
try. But for every delinquent
that comes from Christian
home, a score will come from
homes where no moral values
are taught.
The remedy, of course, is the
Sixty-four dollar question. But
it seems to me that the preven-
ton would be much more desir-
liable and much more effective
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-03-02
Stockholders Will
Work At Mill Pond

A "work call" has gone out to-
day to all stockholders in the
Mill Pond project and each is
urged TO help with the work al
the pond on Saturday and We'd
ncsday at 9 a. m.
I'VE need 10 do some work at
the pond and our finances pro-
hibit having someone else do do
the work for us so il is impcra-
tive that all stockholders help
carry the load" said one of the
directors today in announcing
plans for the work day"
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-03-02
Broken Homes
Major Cause
Of Delinquency
BY J. X. PRIDGEN
Sheriff of Columbus County

Much has been said and much
has been written about juvenile
delinquency, but the problem is
far from being solved.
A juvenile delinquent is a
maladjusted child, an unhappy
child, and child seriously in need
OF help.
We find that in our juvenile
courts a majority of the boys
and girls that come before the
judges are cmotionally disturb
ed. We further find that most OF
them have no church affiliation
Whatsoever.
cannot ovcrcStimatc the
value OF religious training in and
-~, o! The Inc for our children
With such a foundation, the
child is generally able to solve
his problems in a healthy man.
ncr.
Problems in children do not
occur by accident. A child, when
he becomes u. l3 or II years
of age, does not all of a sudden
become n delinquent. The seeds
Of his delinquency were sowr
Immediately upon his birth. II
our children receive the proper
care. cuddling, security, affec-
ton and love in their formative
years, their behavior in mos
every instance will be accept
able to society.
Many of our children today
are brought up in physically
broken homes. They have ire
mendous emotional problems
They cannot understand why
their own father and mothe,
cannot live together under thu
same roof with them as thcil
associates are living. In addition
to this, many of our boys anC
girls are coming from psychol'
logically broken homes wher,
they are being subjected consist
emily to destructive emotiona
Experiences and influences. | be-
lieve this type of child will be-
come even more delinquent thar
the child from the PHYSICAL.
Continued on Page 81
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-03-02
Our Apologies;

In contracting advertisers in
connection with the juvenile de-
linquency program, businessmen
were told that articles would ap-
pear from Judge Sanky Robin
son and Rev. X. G. Foster, both
of Whiteville.
Our representatives were sin
.cerc and made the statement in
good faith. Both men had prom
Used to write such articles. How
ever. because of an unfortunate
misunderstanding. neither sub
mittcd the copy.
II Is the hope of The Tribune,
that these men will see fit to
contribute to one of the forth
coming issues on the same sub
ject.
The Tribune also wishes to
express its appreciation to the
ministers and public officials
who have contributed to the
campaign in this weeks issue.
IL also extends an invitation tn
all other ministers, Iaymen and
public officials to submit their
thoughts and ideas on juvenile
delinquency.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-03-02

Juvenile delinquent. In our CO.
untry he is tried in special
courts set up for that purpose.
These courts are set up with the
idea that IAN ounce of preven-
ton is worth a pound of cure"
Consequently every effort is
made by these courts to keep
the young law breaker from
breaking more laws rather than
to punish him for the crime he
has already committed. We hast
en- to say that not all those who
are classed as juvenile delin-
quents are young criminals. This
is the case because almost any
kind of action or behavior on
the part of the child which en-
dangers his own well-being may
be considered juvenile delin-
quency. In some states the law
says, "A child who begs for
money in public, associates with
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-03-02

in order TO make this project an
Overwhelming success"
Through contributions TO the
Easter Seal Society, a program
of care and treatment for over
$50 types Of physical handicaps
is conducted through the 100
county societies in the State.
This is the first time the local
BARRIERS have participated in the
drive and the participation this
year is 100 percent.
Shops i'm Tabor City partici-
pating in the project are City
Barber Shop, Lux Barber Shop,
Fowler's Barber Shop and Step
hens Barber Shop.
Appreciation was expressed TO
tie BARRIERS for their gesture by
Mrs. Alice Wright, president of
the Columbus County chapter OF
the North Carolina Society for
Crippled Children and Adults.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-03-02

that the chances are very good
that no increase tax rate would
be necessary TO meet the bond
payments. They have observed
that today 48.5 cents out of the,
s. .O8 cent tax money used for
schools in the counties, is for
capital outlay.
This capital outlay that is
spent every year is for repairs
and improvements. Tax authori-
ties believe that this amount
could be cut to about SO cents
with sufficient new construction.
Should this be the case, no new
taxes would be necessary.
Experts who have studied the
school and tax system in the
county say that q levy of about
1875 cents of the evaluation is
necessary for the first, second
and third year of the bonded
Indebtedness to meet the pay
ments. If the capital outlay
could be cut by THIS mount, no
increase in the s, 10 tax struc-
turc would be necessary.
1t is also of importance to the
I people TO note that in eight
years, some of the present bond
cd indebtedness will be paid
off and the bond payments at
that time would be less than
they are today even with the ap-
proval of this school bond issue.
r. B. Mallard, of Tabor City,
has been one Of the speakers for
the school bond issue. He spoke
again at Old Dock Monday night
and at Williams Township Tues
day night. The Williams meeting
was sponsored by the Ruritan
Club in that community.
. T. Ward Guy, superintendent
of education for Columbus CO.
; unity, has also been speaking
with Mr.. Mallard in the various
communities.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-03-02

and hydrogen bombs and the
constant threat of war have Gre
ated tensions and brought a
telling OF insecurity to our
young people. These tensions
and feelings of insecurity propel
many Of our youth toward de-
linquency.
At the same time it is the con-
viction of authorities on juven-
lie delinquency that in major
ity of cases the cnild's home is
the source of his trouble. That
is to say, the crimes of juveniles
are in most cases the result, not
of their own wilful wrongdoing
or deliberate choice, but of pow
erty, drink, and disease in the
home; defective religious and
secular education: and the lack
of parental supervision and au-
thority. 1t has been observed
that where moral values are not
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-03-02

immoral persons. or visits illegal
places is a juvenile delinquent"
This, of course, does not make
him a young criminal. At the
same time it needs to be said
that the majority OF our young
people are not delinquents. Here
IN our own community the maj
orlty Of our youth are respect
able. law-abiding young people.
The exact cause Of delinquen-
cy is somewhat difficult to de-
termine. II is not easy to say
Just why certain children be-
come delinquents while others
grow up to become sane and
normal individuals. However,
the fact that there has been a
sharp increase in youth crimes
in recent years indicates that
the general causes may be found
in the conditions Of our time.
The development of the atomic
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-03-02
Parents Should
Conduct Lives
In Proper Way
BY MRS. WILLARD WRIGHT
County Welfare Superintendent


The familiar adage The youth
of today are the citizens of to-
morrow" is one the parents who
have the responsibility of rear
ing a family too often lose sight
of in their daily contact with
their children.
They fail to realize the things
boys and girls are allowed to do
sometimes affect their entire
lives. If the parents would come
TO a full realization of this fact
and conduct themselves accord
ingly there would be but little
Juvenile delinquency.
Parents should see that their
children are enrolled in some
good club such as the All clubs.
FLA or the FILA for girls and
the Boys Scouts and Girl Scouts.
They can thus obtain various
types of recreation under adult
supervision. These clubs can be
made just as attractive as the
corner store. The parents n adj
dition should give their children
some duty of responsibility "a
bout the home to make them feel
like they belong there. They
should work and play with their
children.
There are always some adults
or parents who are willing to
give their time toward helping
the young people develop into
good citizens; but too many al
low the children 10 pick their
companions and lose sight of
their place in the home and
church.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-03-02
P.-T.A. Officers

Election of new officers will
be the major business conducted
at the Tabor City p. T. A. meet
ing to be held Thursday, March
3, at 7:30 p. m.
With health as the topic for
the program those attending the
meeting will also have the OPP
'portunity to view some of the
art work done by students in
the various grades.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-03-02
p.-T.A. Officers
Art Exhibit

The school art exhibit will be
on display at the meeting of the
Tabor City Parent Teachers AS
Sociation TO be held Thursday.
March 3. al 7:3O p. m. Mrs. Earl
Cartrette, program chairman an
nounCcd.
Winners in three divisions will
be selected from each grade and
ribbons will be awarded.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-03-02
BY-P. c. CAN'T
Pastor Mt. Tabor Baptist Church

Pastor Mt. Tabor Baptist Church
Juvenile delinquency is a COM
paratively new term to describe
attehge-old problem-the prob
lem of transgression Of the law
by children under age. This
problem is indeed an old one
and has existed to some extent
in every generation since the
dawn of history. However. in
recent years this problem seems
to have become more acute.
saw seems to be-" because it is
jI.4 little difficult to determine
whether is has become more a
cute or not. 1t is difficult be-
cause the the older generation
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-03-02
Runaway Brothers
Enjoying Escupude
a BIG CHANGE

Editors Note: The following
story Is one that gives a perfect
example OF home conditions that
often lead TO Juvenile delinqcn-
CT Fortunately. neither boy
has ever run afoul Of the law;
however, when such conditions
persist the risk Of Juveniles be-
coming delinquent b extremely
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-03-02

A cigarette dangled from the
mouths of the two brothers as
they told the kind businessman
that they were running away
from home and were on their
way TO Virginia because IL was
a long ways from home"
Continued on Page 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-19

pairs rigidly open; three "a
inch carriage bolts 2 inches
long for the leg clamp pivots.
and 8 dozen 11a-inch No. 6
fiat-head wood screws for fas-
tening The leg pairs together.
These Are Sturdier
Hinges usually are sold with
screws. but you'd do better to
buy about 6 dozen -inch No.
8 flat-head wood screws for at
taching the leg and connecting
hinges, using these screws in
place Of the lighter ones sup
piled.
Your logical first step is to
lay the tabletop halves face
down on the floor and screw the