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Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1956-10-17

only performs an occasional
marriage now.
Though he mostly is Just TAX
ND Il sasy. he still keeps bus,
enough in Joint farming with hi.
son In which his busiest task, ne
says, "is to look after the stock
Long is especially fond o.
travel He has been travelling ir
earnest since his first trip t
Charleston at the age Of A.
That was 40 years ago June
2, Long wildly recalls. 81 was
called in for Federal jury duty
The train got there soon after
sunrise, and / remember wash
ing up in a fountain after 1 had
strolled toward town. The water
was warm as cows milk"
Since then he has visited
Washington, Richmond and Mi
ami in addition to many Caro-
lima towns. One of his daughters
Miss Natalie Long, is in Miami
and he often visits her.
Another daughter is Mrs. ALI
son Thomas of Longs. His sons
are Ebert (Happy) Long OF
kingstree and Norwood Long
and Seabrook Long, both OF
Longs.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1956-10-17
BY w. G. BARNER

Willie Longs generosity could
easily have put him into bank
ruptcy. But he never let it both
er him.
81 had enough for a good liv-
Eng," he quietly relates today
atAnd l didn't mind giving a lit
tie credit if folks really needed
It"
Long is out of the lending
business today. An 84-year-old
retired Horny County merchant
who spends his time at farming
He formerly was operator OF
this areas only saw mill, plan
ing mile, cotton gin and grist
mill. He was also a merchant
y no operated the first post Of
flee at Longs in a rear corner of
his general merchandise store.
1t was in those days that he
was generally noted at the kind
businessman who was overly
free with credit.
mo telling how many folks !
let credit to- he says from his
front porch which overlooks the
villages main croSsroad. Many
Et them just kind of forgot to
pay me back" But as he sur
misses. he had plenty for a good
living and didn't mind helping
the needy.
Maybe it was his deep Chris
tian love. He has long been a
staunch member Of nearby Eb-
enezer Methodist Church and
he says, The Lord has blessed
me with a good life, so / don't
have any complaints.
- About the only really hard
times I've seen were the depres-
sion years of 1929-3l. Timber
was selling for just 25 cents q
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1956-10-17

point.
In the final minutes of tn,
third quarter, Green Sea begar
to drive down field. Short, fla
passes to ends Shelley and Cart
rette were the notable grounc
gamers for setting up the Enc
IT. ID. A penalty brought Jackie
Miller'S touchdown back as the
3rd quarter ended. The frs
play of the 4th quarter found
Miller taking pitchout TO 20
over again-thiS time for 6
points. Quarter back Granger
buckcd the line for the extra
point.
The inspired Green Sea team
was not to be stopped. A series
OF passes from Granger to half
back Lovett set up the Bird +. D.
Miller pushed the ball over for
the tally. The extra point at
tempt failed.
In the closing four minutes
Quarter back Tommic Granger
went all the way again for
Green Sea on n 35 yard pass in
Perception. Jackie Miller did the
extra point honors.
Defensively for Loris, H. c
Milllgan seemed 10 be doing the
most tackling. For Green Sea
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1956-10-17
Agriculture Shop
Open To Farmers

E. L. Floyd, former shop in.
structor at the Green Sea Voca-
tional agriculture building an
nounced this week that the shop
was open and invited Green Sea
area farmers to take advantage
of the facilities.
Wilson Rankin, vocational
agriculture teacher, said FLOYD
would be in the shop from $3.50
a. m. until 2:4O p. m. each day.
New power equipment has
been installed and is ready for
use.
RALEIGH - The Motor We
hiclcs Departments summary of
traffic deaths through 10 a. m.
Oct. 3:
Killed this year: 8O8
Killed to date last year: 82l
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1956-10-17

- tAhoLlNA SPIRIT Early arrivals al n
rep club meeting at Russell House examine meg
nphcne and garnet and black shakers shown by
resident Sid Badger Center 'front.' of Tavlors
oe!nE SOLD this year by the club to finance
"cINitleS. from left to right. Frank Minis of
,,reenvllle, Jackie Sturdvant of Florence CAROLYN
Merrill OF Columbia, Nce-President Ray Goforh
o. Grover, n. c., Henry Price of Lakeland Fla
Iirker Evatt of Greenville, PATTY QUINN of
LORIS and Becky Crawford of Columbia
Smyrna times., 1956-10-25
TO SSBA
COMMISSION
Robert HI. Reed Selected To
Serve on National Re-
search Project
OUTLINES STUDY

A grant has been made to the
National School Boards Associa-
tion by the Fund for the Ad-
vancement of Education to un-
dertake a research and develop
ment project. The commission
that will handle this project for
the SSBA is composed of 10 men,
bers, Of which three are presi-
dents of state associations. Rob-
ert H. Reed, Dover, president of
the Delaware Association OF
School Boards, has been asked to
serve as one of the three state
presidents, according to a release
by George w. Wright, executive
secretary. Mr.. Reed, in comment
ing on the Delaware Association
being selected, said that it comes
with considerable surprise an6
pride that this comparatively
small and youthful group would
be selected as commission mem.
Der over many of the older an6
larger state associations. He stat.
ed further that 1--WE will do oul
best to merit the trust and CON
fidence placed in u.s." The project
will study six main areas, name
ly: 1. To analpze the major is
sues in education requiring actor
by responsible laymen; 2. d.
necessary research to determin'
educational needs and why thes,
needs have not been met. 8
Study effective action techniqu,
used by non-educational organi
cations and their application t.
the field of education; A. Sample
many states to determine need
of education and blocks to meet
ing these needs; 5. Study the eff
! fectiveness of the programs o
the state school board associa
tions and the needs and means O
improvement; 6. Study the re
| sponsibilities of the NSBA fo'
the improvement of public edu
cation.
Smyrna times., 1956-10-25
Brownie Troop 81 Met

Brownie Troop 81 held its first
meeting Oct. 4 at the Youth Cen
ter. An election of officers was
held with the following results:
Karen Sievers, president; Linda
Hutchins, secretary; Karen Mich
OILS, treasurer; Rose Anne Lagg-
ner, nurse; Carol Wright and
Charlotte Still, capers. The
Brownies are busy with their
Halloween project. They are do
ing tray favors for the Welfare
Home and will fashion pumpkin
lanterns for the children's war at
Kent General Hospital for the
Halloween season. On Oct. 30,
the Brownies will have their
party at the Youth Center. On
Sunday, Oct. %, the Brownies
will attend the Presbyterian
Church. The troop is under the
co-leadership of Mrs. Harold ].
Laggner and Mrs. Fred Sievers,
assisted by Mrs. George D.
Wright, and is sponsored by the
Smyrna Grange.
Smyrna times., 1956-10-25
ODD FELLOWS
INSTALLATION
Marvin Knox to Be Installed
AS Noble Grand at
Public Installation
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26

Marvin Knox Will be installed
as Noble Grand of Morning Star
Lodge No. 6, Odd Fellows, at the
first public installation ever held
in Smyrna, tomorrow night, Fri
day, Oct. 26 at 8 pm. The cere-
mony will be held at the Allan
McLane Armory with Stuart
Baillieul, Grand Warden, and
star conducting the installation.
Other officers are T. w. Nelson,
Vice Grand; Alfred M. Stump,
recording secretary; Harry w.
Cloud, financial secretary; Joseph
w. Ennis, treasurer; and Norman
Shorts, trustee. Dignitaries from
brother lodges and Rebekahs
from throughout the state, will be
in attendance. Norman Tush, Jr.,
Noble Grand, is in charge of ar
rangements. The public is cordial
ly invited to attend and take part
in the fellowship and refresh
ments following the ceremony.
Smyrna times., 1956-10-25
JUDGES
OF MARDI GRAS
Judges and Parade Route
Announced For Jaycee
Halloween Event
LIST OF PRIZES

Judges have been selected and
the route planned for the parade
which will be a part of the Hal
lowe'en Mardi Gras to be spon-
sored here on Wednesday, Oct. 81
by the Smyrna-Clayton Junior
Chamber of Commerce. George D.
Wright, Jaycee chairman for the
event, has announced that the
entries for the parade will line
up facing north in front of the
elementary school on School Lane
at 6:45 pm. and the parade is
scheduled to start at 7:30 pm.
A street dance will be held in
the block on School Lane between
South and Frazier Streets which
will end at IL pm. Prizes will
be awarded in three categories
with S5 for first prize and fruit
cake for second prize in comic
fancy, and the most original divi-
sions. The Smyrna-C Clayton Jane
Gees have donated prizes for the
best float, $40, first; and $5, sec.
ond. The judges will be Mrs. F
S. Bancroft and Mrs. Hal Wick
ham, most original; Thomas Faix
Milford, and Jack Calhoun, state
president, Jaycees, Wilmington
comic; Mrs. Martin Golden anc
Thomas Mulligan, fancy. The par
ade route follows: North or
School Lane, east on South st.
south on Main Street to Frazier
Street, west on Frazier Street tt
| the elementary. Judging will bt
done in front of the home Of
Willard Y. Rutter, School Lane
The Jaycees had the advice o.
Town Manager Rex ID. Gilmore
and Chief of Police John w. JAG
obs, Jr. as to the route. The rair
date is Nov. 1. Mr.. Wright stated
that if it stops raining at the
hour set the parade will start
So far the entries include the
American Legion ambulance; Civ
il Defense truck; two fire en-
gines from Clayton and two from
Smyrna; float with 25 children by
Clayton Clodhoppers All Club
Smyrna High School 38-piec'
band, two new Fords, Ennis &
Deakyne; two new Chevrolets
Irwin Burton's; two new Mer
curys, Walter ]. Ellis. More en-
! tries are expected and will b
admitted to the last day. o.
horseback will be Dorothy Mont
gomery, Shelby Harrington an
his son, Shelby, Jr.
Smyrna times., 1956-10-25
677 POLIO SHOTS
GIVEN PUPILS
Doctors and Nurses Com.
mend School ON Organi-
zati0n of Program
NEXT SHOTS IN MONTH

Nurse Clara Sparr of the
Smyrna Special School District
reported that last weeks polio
vaccine program went very well,
and that doctors and nurses
commended the school on their
organization of the program. A
total of CIT pupils took the shots
in a very short period of time,
The administration of the vaccine
began in the Elementary School
at 9:10 am, and 181 elementary
pupils received the shots. The
doctor, nurses and helpers then
moved to the high school where
335 pupils received shots between
9:45 and HIS in the High School
Building. Over 160 boys and
girls received polio vaccine shots
in the Thomas d. Clayton School
starting at 100 pm. Four stu
dents and several teachers assist
ed the doctors and nurses in get
ting students ready for the shots
Mr.. Richardson G. Tritt, instruc.
tor of elementary physical educa.
ton, and Miss Jane Reed and
Mr.. William Horney, physical ed
ucation instructors in the high
school, helped guide pupils. Sign
ed cards from parents were
checked by Suzanne Kemp, Car
ole Reynolds, Katherine Mormon
and Esther Loder, high schoo
students, who are part of the Flu
ture Nurses organization. The
next shots will be administered
in approximately one month. Re
ports from all sources have indi
Gated that almost 100 per cent
immunity to polio has been OBJ
tanned by those persons in tn,
nation who have now received {
total of three doses of the vac
cine.
Smyrna times., 1956-10-25
GIFTS FOR ST. PETERS
Kent County Convocation of Epis-
copal Church Youth Sunday Mite

Purple altar hangings for use
during the seasons of Advent and
Lent were dedicated by the Rev.
F. Sydney Bancroft, rector of st.
Peters Episcopal Church on Sun
day morning. The pulpit fall was
given in memory of the late j.
Waller Williams by his daughter,
Mrs. ]. Chester Banta. The
burse and veil, the Bible marker,
and the priests stole were gifts
of the Altar Guild, the Woman's
Auxiliary, and other individuals.
Thirty representatives of the
churches in Kent County attend
ed the Kent County Convocation
of Episcopal Church Youth at st.
Peters P. E. Church, Smyrna on
Sunday evening. David Comegys,
president of the convocation, pre-
sided. Slides on migrant work.
ers were shown by the Rev. Paul
A. Kellogg, rector of Christ
Church, Dover. Supper was serv-
ed and a church service followed
which was conducted by the
young people. The churches which
were represented included Mil
ford, Harrington, Dover, Cam
den-Wyoming, and Smyrna. All
Saints Day will be observed on
Thursday, Nov. with the rector
the celebrant at a service of
Holy Communion at 10 am. The
Halloween party for children of
the church school will be held
Nov. 1 at pm. in the parish
house. Services on the twenty
second Sunday after Trinity, Oct.
28 will be as follows: Holy Com
munion, s am; Morning Prayer
and sermon, IL am; Church
School, 10 am; Nursery-kinder-
garten, IL am.
Smyrna times., 1956-10-25
JAYCEES GET
+. OUT-THE-VO
"March For Voters" Caravan
to Tour State to Urge
Large Turnout at Polls
IN SMYRNA NOV. 8

Phillip Walls, of Milford, has
been named state chairman of the
Delaware Jaycee March for
Voters" on November 2 and 3,
by John L. Calhoun, state Jaycee
president. The march for vot-
ers" is a non-partisan program
sponsored by the United States
Junior Chamber of Commerce to
encourage people to get out and
vote on election day. Over 200,-
900 members of the Jaycees in
5000 communities will partici-
pate. A giant "get-out-the-vote"
rally will be staged at Rodney
Square in Wilmington on Friday
night, Nov. to kickoff the pro-
gram. Band music and entertain
ment are being planned to sup
plement the demonstration. Then,
at 9 am. Saturday, the march
for voters" caravan will leave
Wilmington for Newark, Middle
town, Smyrna, Dover, Milford,
Seaford and Georgetown at which
points bands and an entire show
will entertain the local crowds
while urging each person to get
out and vote on election day. The
Delaware Jaycee March for Vot-
ers caravan will stop for lunch
at Dover and wind up for dinner
at Seaford at z pm. Arrange
ments are being made for Jay
Gees and dignitaries to meet the
caravan and participate in local
ceremonies at each of the eight
Delaware cities where caravan
stops will be made. 'The fact
that during the last presidential
election more than Is per cent
/ of registered Delaware voters
/ failed to go to the polls urged
the Delaware Jaycees to under
take this important project" il
Twas stated by Calhoun. "Our ain
is to get every eligible voter il
the state to the polls on Nov.
to exercise his or her voting priv
ilege. This goal can be attained
only through the education ant
cooperation of every citizen"
Smyrna times., 1956-10-25
COP CANDIDATE.
AT BPW MEET
Republican Candidate for
Representative Urged All
to sect Out and Vote"
WORKSHOP PLANNED

Mrs. Robert Newman, Republi-
can candidate for seat in the
state house of representatives in
the coming election, and Mrs.
Ray E. Smith, national commit
teewoman for the Active Young
Republicans, were guests at the
dinner meeting of the Smyrna
Clayton Business and Profession
al Womens Club Mondap night
at The Wayside Inn. Mrs. New
nam spoke briefly on the import
ance of voting on election day
and urged everyone to "get out
and vote" Mrs. Helen Deakyne,
membership chairman, was in
charge of the program. S h e
stressed the Importance of be-
longing to the BPW, saying that
the national federation is world
wide in scope and offers women
many opportunities. She read the
club objectives and urged each
member to bring in a new MEM
ber. Mrs. Mary Jane Behrens
CONTINUED on Page Fourl
Smyrna times., 1956-10-25
RICHARD HABER
|. LIONS SPEAKER
State Highway Engineer
Tells What Can Be Expect
ed as to Planning Program
INCREASE IN TRAFFIC.

Richard A. Haber, who was
presented by Henry T. Price, pro-
gram chairman, as 1.-The key
man" in the State Highway De-
partment at the dinner meeting
of the Smyrna Lions Club at the
Wayside Inn Monday night, told
of what can be expected in the
next few years as a result of
the overall planning program in
relation to the so-called inter-
state highway system. There is
a feeling by the press and the
public, he said, that this will be
the answer to the problem, but
this is not so. The civil engin-
ering profession is preaching
that the contemplated 100000 mile
system is only for main line traf-
fic. He noted the complications
the required new approaches and
connecting links. He visualized
a tremendous increase in traffic
1t is felt that the point has been
reached in Delaware where more
money must be provided for more
facilities for corridor traffic, he
stated. 1t will be necessary to
get through traffic out of the
way, he continued and we are
faced with growing pressure ano
public demand for better servic-
es. The department is facing the
greatest expansion and biggest
challenge ever, he said in con.
clusion, and feels that it is
important at present to realize
its responsibility to local people
and citizens of this state. A
spirited question and answer per
iod followed. The response was
made by Norman G.. Wilder. Mr.
Price announced that the speaker
at the next Lions meeting woult
be a representative of Tidewatel
Oil Refinery. Announcement wa:
made of a zone ladies night din
ner at Delaware City on Nov
28 for four clubs in the district
with Wells Campbell handling the
tickets for the local club. Jane!
Ford reported for the fund rails
ing committee, and discussion wa'
held on proposed projects Rober
Everett presided.
Smyrna times., 1956-10-25
TRICK or TREAT
HELPS UNICEF'
Youngsters to Play Trick OF
Treat for Benefit of UN
Children's Fund
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20

It's magic! Magic that will be
performed by wide-eyed, trusting
Smyrna youngsters, who are de-
pending on the citizens of Smyr-
ma to help them treat their cous-
sins overseas with your treats for
UNICEF, the United Nations
Children's Fund. It's magic for
Smyrna, too! For when your door
bell rings next Monday and a
youngster in Halloween costume
cries "trick or treat for UNICEF''
Smyrna residents can breathe
easily in the knowledge that the
Halloween pranks of former
years are no more. All Smyrna
citizens are warned that this Hal
lowe'en the kids are planning to
pull the biggest trick of all. Not
only is this a local outbreak, but
reports indicate that small-fry
all over the country are involved
The trick? Well, you are sup
posed to help with this trick. Fol
our kids, along with hundreds O
thousands more from coast t
coast want your "trick or treat
money this Halloween to play
trick on poverty, hunger, ant
disease. Through UNICEF', you
pennies, and nickels, and dimes
will help treat 40 million hungry
tots overseas to milk, medicine
and food. So, we're warning vol
to be careful-be careful and bt
generous this Halloween, so tha
our "trick or treat" scamps car
pull the biggest trick of all-s
treat for all the worlds children
At $50 pm. Monday, the church
bell of Asbury Church will ring
calling together the witches am
goblins, who will then invade thu
town. At 7:3O pm, the bell viii
again ring calling the invader
back to Asbury. At that time th'
money containers will be opened
and counted. A party, sponsored
| bv the W.S.C.S., will follow.
Smyrna times., 1956-10-25
PLAN STATEWIDE CEREMONY
TO MARK VETER ANS DAY NOV. II

Governor j. Caleb Boggs has
called for appropriate observance
of Veterans Day on Sunday, Nov.
IL, stating that it should be
marked "by paying tribute to the
heroes of all wars and by re-
dedicating ourselves to the cause
of peace" In his proclamation,
the chief executive traced the his
tory of Armistice Day and noted
how the Congress of the United
States had hcanged the name of
this legal holiday to Veterans
Day, three years ago. "In order
to insure proper and widespread
observance of this anniversary,
the entire citizenry will wish to
Smyrna times., 1956-10-25
REMEDIAL READING PLAN
Under Way in Smyrna Element
ary School Despite Inconveniences

In spite of. lack of space, and
occasional inconvenience, h e
remedial reading program is now
under way in the Smyrna Ele-
mentary School. Mrs. Elizabeth
Pryor has tested youngsters rec
commended by teachers in grades
one through five and has organ
lied classes according to their
reading ability. Only students
who need work in such a pro-
gram are involved. Depending
on the degree of reading retarda-
ton and other factors, Mrs. Pryor
meets the boys and girls in this
program either daily, three times
a week, or twice a week. Glasses
are small, usually number 81 pu-
pills with nine in the largest class.
Sixty-eight pupils are presently
involved in this program. Be
cause of the lack of space, Mrs.
Pryor is presently meeting groups
in the cafeteria of the elementary
school and in the lobby of the
John Bassett Moore High School.
Books and other materials have
been provided especially for these
groups, and portable black
board is now available at the
elementary school. 1t is hoped
that this program will assist
those boys and girls who have
special reading problems.
Smyrna times., 1956-10-25
WSCS OF ASBURY CHURCH
Theme for Seasons Program is
The Islands Await His Word"

The Islands Await His WOrd'
The theme for the seasons pro-
gram of the Woman's Society of
Christian Service of Asbury Meth
odist Church is 'The Island
Await His Word" At the october
meeting of the group the phase:
''The Islands in our Community,
was presented in charge of the
vice president, Mrs. William
Knotts, who arranged the pro-
gram. Mrs. William T. Nowland
presided. Mrs. Knots, Mrs. Clay
Bailey, and Mrs. Arthur Short
presented a playlet which includ-
ed suggestions for help to youth,
old people, alcoholics, lonely peo-
pie and racial groups. Devotions
were conducted by Mrs. Charles
Christopher. Mrs. Bailey, secre-
tary of missionary education, an
nounced that the study group
would consider youth In Re-
sponsible Community" and the
teacher would be Mrs. Everett
Lofiand Mrs. James Fleming an
nounced that under the leadership
of Mrs. William Short, secretary
of children's work, the local child
ren will conduct the "Trick and
Treat" program for UNICEF. The
week of prayer and self-denial
service will be held on Oct. 81
at 7:30 pm. in charge of Mrs.
Christopher.
Smyrna times., 1956-10-25

join hands in the common pur-
pose of acknowledging the vail.
ant service of living veterans un-
der the theme peace with Hon.
orr, Gov. Boggs declared. DR.
Park w. Huntington was recent
ly named state chairman for the
November IL observance by Gov
Boggs and his committee is COM
pleting plans for a statewide
ceremony at the new memorial
on Delaware Memorial Bridge
Plaza at 3 pm. on that day. Gov
Boggs, himself a World War Il
veteran will be a guest and one
of the featured speakers, DIR
Huntington has announced.
Smyrna times., 1956-10-25
st. Joseph's To Hold Gard Party

The women of the parish of
st. Joseph's Church, Clayton re-
Gently resumed their monthly
meetings. Nomination and cleo
ton of officers for the coming
year were featured and it was
decided to hold another card
party. The public attending the
last card party will remember
the wonderful evening they en-
joyed, with refreshments and
prizes. The card party will be
held at the Allan McLane Arm
ory, Smyrna on Thursday, Nov.
8, at $50 pm. The public is
urged to attend.
Smyrna times., 1956-10-25
Democrats to HOLD Rally

The Young Democrat Club OF
Blackbird and AppoquiniminB
Hundreds will hold a rally at
Townsend school on November
at $50 pm. All State and Coun-
ty candidates will be present dur
ing the evening. The club ex-
tends a cordial welcome to the
public to come out and meet their
candidates.
Smyrna times., 1956-10-25
Attend AAUW Meeting

The following Smyrna-Claytor
women who are members of the
Middletown Chapter, American
Association of University Wom-
en-, attended the meeting Monday
night held at the home of Mrs
Holt Pratt, Middletown; Mrs
Barbara Gee, Miss Elizabeth
Thornley,, Miss Helen Scout, Miss
Mary B. Amo, Miss Mary Hol-
land, Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, and
Mrs. Elizabeth Pryor.
Smyrna times., 1956-10-25
First Presbyterian Church Note.

Services for Sunday, Oct. 2S,
at the First Presbyterian Church
will be as follows: Morning Wor-
ship, IL am; Sunday School, 10
am. A covered dish supper will
he held on Sriday evening by the
Young Married Couples Group
Mrs. Sam Moore and Mrs. Bern
ard Grier are in charge. Members
and friends are invited to attend
The Missionary Society meets or
Monday evening, Oct. 20 at s
pm. The Adult Choir meets or
Wednesday at 8 pm. The Rev
o. c. Jones is pastor.