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The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-05-10
COLUMBIA PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Basnight,
Michael Griffin and Miss Mary
Ruth Woodley attended the show
ing of the Connecticut Yankee in
King Arthur's Court" at East
Carolina College in Greenville, put
en- by the students of E.C.C. Mrs.
Basnight's daughter, Miss Peggy
Griffin, played the part in the play
as Queen Guinevere.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Bryant Of
Richmond, Va. were week end
guests of Miss Jessie Flythe.
William r. West of Burlington,
N. C. spent the week end with his
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. r.
West.
|, Miss Helen Dunlap Of Raleigh
spent the week end with Mr.. and
Mrs. John w. Nelson.
Bill Harris of Norfolk visited
his uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. v. Reynolds, last week end.
Gil and Ross Perry of Sanford,
grandsons of Mrs. S. c. Chaplin,
are visiting her this week.
Bobby r. Hassell, 81, Army Spe-
cialist Third Class, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Reuben r. Hassell, Route 2,
Tyner, formerly of Columbia, is
participating in a three-week
training exercise with the 25th Di-
visions 35th Infantry at Pohaku-
loa, Hawaii. Specialist Hassell, a
radio operator in the infantry's
headquarters and logistics COM
pany, arrived overseas in May
1866 from Fort Gordon, Ga. He
entered the army in July 1854 from
Columbia, N. C.
The forty-three 9Th grade stu
dents and their teacher, Miss Jes-
sic Flythe, of Columbia High
School, were entertained by a wein-
er roast at the home of Mrs. Don
Wagner, on Thursday, May End
at 8 p.nn., by Mrs. Wagner and
Mrs. Marvin Brickhouse, whose
son Michael and daughter Ann are
mascots for the 1857 graduates of
the elementary school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Newton of
Edenton announce the birth of a
son at the Chowan Hospital in Ed
enton on Friday, May End at about
4:30 am. Mrs. Newton is the for
mer Miss Annette Spencer, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Spencer
of Columbia. Mr.. Newton is at
tached to the Edenton Air Base.
A lamb sale has been scheduled
for Tuesday, May 21st at the
Plymouth Hog Market, and is the
only sale of lambs to be held this
year, according to an announce
ment by H. H. Harris, Tyrrell
County Farm Agent.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-05-10
WINNERS NAMED IN CORN
MEAL MUFFIN ROUNDUP

Columbia.-Tyrrell County Jun
Tor All members participated in an
Enriched Corn Meal Muffin Round
up on April 80 in the auditorium
of the Agricultural Building. The
winner of the twelve girls particle
pating, Miss Peggy Barnes, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Lee r. Barnes
of Columbia, Route 1, who is a
member of the 9Th grade All Club
and the Cabin Swamp Community
Club, will represent Tyrrell County
in the district elimination contest
in Washington, N. C. and at the
State Fair in Raleigh.
Besides Miss Barnes, the second
place winner was Miss Dale Davis,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Davis, Columbia Route 2, and third
place was Miss Catherine Hewett,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. A.
Howett of Columbia, Route 2.
Others competing in the contest
We're Misses Sandra Owens, Fran
Davenport, Flora Ann Hollis,
Frances Sawyer, Fay West, Diane
Ainsley, Judy Fay Sawyer, Mary
Beth Swain and Katie Basnighr.
Judges for the contest were Mrs.
C. w. Spruill and Mrs. Borden
McClees. The Roundup was under
the direction of Mrs. Elsie Ed
wards, Asst. Home Agent.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-05-10
TYRRELL BOARD is
ENTERTAINED BY
co. HOME CLUBS
Carnival for Columbia Opposed
BY Citizens: Full Days
Business Monday

Columbia, May 6.-The Tyrrell
County Commissioners in regular
meeting today, due to the many
protests by substantial citizens
went on record as opposing Local
organizations sponsoring a carni-
val which for the past several sea
sons has been in Tyrrell during
June.
j. Edward Swain, local forest
fire warden, and A. G. Berry, dist
rangtr of the N. C. Forest Service
rendered the tentative proposed
budget with explanations for fight.
ing forest fires in Tyrrel County
as approximate $3.50 for the ifs.
cal year 1888.
On report by G. H. Taft, rabies
inspector, of about 100 dogs delin-
quent of rabies vaccinations, in
structions were given him to fur
nish information to sheriff, and
have issued 10 day notices to the
owners of delinquent dogs. If not
vaccinated within the 10 day per-
iod that proper action be taken.
County Attorney Sam S. Wood
ley was advised to advertise i'm
mediately for bids within thirty
days for the sale of the property,
adjoining the Sundry Shop on
Main Street, owned by the county.
One acre of land in Gum Neck
Township, known as the old school
house property or the Kemp Bas-
night tract, was sold at the court
house door by Sam S. Woodley,
to Matthias Cahoon whose bid was
$40. Bid was accepted by the coun-
ty commissioners, subject to a raise
on said property within the time
allotted by law.
Miss Sara L. Taft, secretary to
the board, reported that all except
two of the persons on record had
purchased county license for the
sale of beer. Two other names were
given to the sheriff for investiga-
ton.
Sheriff Morris was given author
ity to attend to having the, court
house lawn moved weekly at the
stated price of $3.50. Sheriff Nor
ris reported that the cost of recent
repairs to the Jail appropriated
$40.
w. B. Rodman, attorney for the
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-05-10
News of Columbia & Tyrrell Co.
For Subscription, Blanche w. Cohoon Her.
Phone S17-1, Columbia, N. c. She will welcome of
Columbia and Ty1rell County
IN GERMANY

I'd Armored Div, Germany,
(AHTNC)-Army Sgt. Quincy w,
Basnight, son of Mrs. Alice Bias
night, Route 8, Columbia, N. c.,
recently arrived in Germany and is
now a member of the I'd Armored
Division. He entered the Army in
1850 and received basic training at
Fort Jackson, S. C. He is mill
tary policeman in the divisions
6O2d Military Police Company.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-05-10

cafeteria on Friday, May Srd at
TOO pm. The dinner was followed
by a Hay Ride participated in by
both classes.
Included in the invitations weTc
the mascots: Debra Phelps, Dwan
Cooper and Jay McClees and their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Waverly
Phelps, Mr.. and Mrs. Durwood
Cooper and Mrs. Statha McClees.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-05-10
NOTICE
BIDS FOR REMOVAL OF GARBAGE
AND TRASH ON THE DARE BEACHES

Sealed bids will be received The office Of the REGISTER
OF Deeds Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners Of
Dare County until 1900 o'clock Noon on June 1857 for the
removal OF garbage and household trash from the Dare Beaches
tor the fiscal year beginning July l. 1887 and Terminating June
30. 1853. in accordance with the following schedule:
Collections be made once each day. except SUNDAYS
during the period beginning July 1857 through September
30 1857 inclusive and twice each week during period from
October 1887 TO and including the 3sf day Of May 1883
and once each day. except Sundays for the period from June
|. 1858 through June 30, 1858. inclusive.
The general territory and from which he aforesaid
household trash and garbage shall be removed includes all
houses hotels places Of business and lying adaeent
TO and the vicinity Of and along that section Of S. iq
way No. i5S extending from the East end of the Cuifuck
Sound bridge the East end Of the Roanoke Sound bridge the
entire Southern Shores road street leading North from u S.
Highway No. 1885, that portion Of the Oregon Inlet road lead
ing South from the aforesaid Highway No. 5s lying North of
the Cape Ha4feras National Seashore Recreaona Areas
North ne that portion Of the beach known the Soundside
at Mays Head and the paved road leading thereto all Of the
and subdivision known Avalon Beach Shores and
both sides Of any paved road street leading from u S.
Highway No. 1853 U. Highway No. "a in being upon
which houses have been constructed for distance not
of onehalf mile.
The contractor will be required TO provide dumping
ground other disposal for the aforesaid trash and gar
bage which shall NOT be in violation Of health other laws
The contractor will likewise be required TO furnish trucks Or
other disposal equipment which covered and enclosed
The successful bidder will be required TO give justified
surety bond amount satisfactory the Board Of County
Commissioners fer the faithful performance Of his contract
The right reserved 10 reject any and all bids for any
reason whatsoever.
Further information concerning the bids and contracts may
be had ct the office Of the Register Of Deeds Dare County
This, the 9th day Of May 1857.
MELVIN r. DANIELS. CLERK TO The Board
Of County Commissioners Of Dare County,
Manfeo. North Caroline.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-05-10

N. c. Pulp Co., appeared before the
board protesting the revaluation Of
two tracts of land in Columbis
Township owned by the company.
Elwood Ainsley appeared pro.
testing judgment for court costs or
tax matter. Motion carried to leave
it with M. Ainsley and H. L. Swain
tax attorney, for adjustment.
The annual entertainment of the
Tyrrell Commissioners and other
county officials by the County
Council of Home Demonstration
Clubs was in the form of a ulnch-
con held Monday, May 9Th at IL
o'clock noon, with seventeen being
served.
Acting as hostesses for the oc-
casion were the officers of the
council, Mrs. R. L. Spruill, ST.,
Pres, Mrs. Lee r. Barnes, v-pres.,
Mrs. H. C. Davenport, treasurer,
Mrs. James S. Davenport, Mrs.
Ann E. Davenport, home agent,
and Mrs. Elsie Edwards, assistant
home agent.
Invocation was given by H. H.
Harris, farm agent, and serving
the meal were All girls, Misses
Madgetta Morris and Sue Smell
Murray L. Goodwin, asst. home
agent, outlined the plans for the
Forthcoming Fat Stock Show.
/ Hot barbecued chicken, with 9TH
er complementary foods, topped
off with apple pie al-la-mode,
brought many expressions of de-
light.
The auditorium was decorated,
and large banquet table conferred
with arrangements of miniature
snow-balls, phlox and peonys.
Besides the hostesses, others
who attended were Miss Sara l..
Taft, Mrs. Reba Spruill, H. H.
Harris, Murray L. Goodwin, w. A.
Mayo, B. F. Alexander, Gerald
Selby, Harry P. Swain, Myrtle
Mitchell, Mrs. Ann E. Davenport,
Mrs. Elsie Edwards, Mrs. Blanche
w. Cohoon and Paul L. Liverman
of the press.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-05-10

record the results of the various
hog and steer contests on the day
of the show.
The program committee COM
posed of w. E. Brown, Mrs. Myr-
tie Mitchell, George Owens and
Murray L. Goodwin prepared
the programs and had them dis
tributed on the day of show and
sale.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-05-10
SENIORS ENTERTAIN JUNIORS

Columbia. - Seniors Of Column
bia High School in return for their
entertainment by the Junior Class
in the form Of Juniors Senior Ban
quet and dance, entertained the
Junior Glass at a barbecue sup
per at the Columbia High School
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-01-13
Hollywood Report
By SHEILAH GRAHAM

HOLLYWOOD (NANA). - Mark Stevens
spent As, 900 of his own dollars to make his pilot
filmed show with Norman Vincent Peale. But,
so far, no television buyers for the author OF
the fabulously successful 1.-THE Power of Posi-
tive Thinking" Maybe there should be some
positive thinking about this TV show.
Judy Garland has decided, again. no more
live" television Her next biggie for CHS, to be
seen in late February will be filmed. -. Ginger
Rogers handsome French mate, Jacques Ber-
gerac, has signed to star in series based on
Pirate Jean Lafitte of New Orleans. Jacques
accent will be an asset.
Greer Carson is looking for meaty roles on
video She liked the reaction to her witchy
female in 1.-THE Little Foxes" Next on her TV
calendar is 1.-THE Earring" for Ronald Reagan's
General Electric Show Sunday JEANNE
Carson had to break into BIC television the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-01-13
Hollywood Report
N Wary Of Thinking

hard way When she lived In England they
wouldn't give her the time Of day. Now that
she's on TV in this country with Hey. Jeanniel
BIC asked for and bought her series.
Broadway Actor John Kerr makes his tele-
vision debut in Jane Wyman's TV Theater with
killers Pride"-You'l see it January 20.
Mel Ferrer and Audrey Hepburn have left Holly
wood for New York rehearsals Of "Mayerling,"
to be videoed February 4. Rosemary ClOoney,
husband Jose Ferrer, son Miguel and baby
Maria PrOvedencia watched Roseys holiday
show from their beds. They all had the flu.
The big news from Hollywood Is the $50
million budget planned for filmed television In
1857. The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz company will
spend more than $15.5 million alone, with Walt
Disney and Warner Brothers in second and
third place for Tv expenditures. There will soon
be more money spent for television in Holly
wood than for movies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-01-13
News Of D. G. Studios
In Brightly Lit Limbo

be on TO- Is or As minutes-or not at all And
it was mot at all" after the Gene Fullmer-
Sugar Ray Robinson fight. It was believed by
many that this would be short one, so Gaines
accordingly prepared half hour program, and
then look what happened. The fight lasted the
full Is rounds.
Mark Evans, who loves to travel and has
made innumerable trips across the sea, has just
returned from quick tour Of Belgium, where he
recorded the voices Of the Belgian people and
the sounds Of their cities. Travel loving Mark
took his wife Lola on this trip.
There Is big news at WTOP-TV. new
morning show will be launched on January %
e to 1855 am Broadcast House Is still in the
planning stage, but 1t will be kind of local
GarrOway Show, as well as the most expensive
local TV show ever done in Washington. Mark
Evans will tie the whole thing together with
interviews and local features, Paul Hallett will
cover the local news and Scott Sutton. new
employee at WTOP, Is coming up from Florida
to cover the world news. In addition Dan
Daniels will be on hand with sports news, and
the station Is looking for q girl to handle the
weather and children'S features Also news
man Murray Mander II in London to send direct
reports from overseas. Even the set being built
for the show l. reported to be fabulous"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-01-13
By SHEILA GALLAGHER

IN be sitting against q black background
In q kind Of brightly Lit limbo" This Is how
Kenyon Edwards describes the studio set for his
news show, The Week in Review. which Is sched-
uled for WTTG-5 In the very near future.
Presently Voice of America employe, and
former disk jockey at WEAM, Edwards says that
his program will be the only half hour news
cast In Washington. 1T Is going to be a COM
prehensive review Of the national and interna-
tional news. Film clips will be used because
believe that pictures help to put any story
across" he added. "I1l also have interviews
with prominent personalities in the news"
How long does it take for some TV pro-
grams sent overseas to our armed forces" to
be shown? Bernie Harrison the Stars TV critic,
was introduced from the audience on Ed Sui
Iivans program last March 2S-to salute the
first issue of TeleVue. WaShingtonian IN
Asmara, ETHIOPIA, wrote a relative here last week
that he was surprised to look upon 'Bernie's
bland countenance" during the telecast few
weeks ago.
You think you have problems? Well un-
doubtedy you do, but 50 does WMA1-7s an
nouncer Phil Gaines. Phil does the Sports Album
on Channel every week after the Wednesday
night fights, and he never knows whether he'll
St. Paul recorder., 1957-04-12
Role Of The
Negro Press In
American Life

Address by Cecil E. Newman.
editor of Minneapolis Spokesman
and st. Paul Recorder, delivered
at Lincoln University Headliner
banquet, Jefferson City, No. Fri
day, April 5, 1857.
President Dawson. Mr.. Toast
master, members Of the faculty
participants in Headlluer Week.
honored guests, students, ladies aud
gentlemen:
To tell you that I am honored 10
be privileged to speak to this fine
gathering this evening Is a gross
understatement In the words Of the
great President Theodore Roose-
Welt II am DELIGHTED"
one reason Is, that am a great
admirer Of Lincoln University and
the fine traditions behind its estah-
lshment, and growth TO an out
standing educational instftutin1
Another reason Is that I believe.
the four-day HeadHuer program
here greatly enriches the teachers
and students who are exposed 10 H.
and thereby improves the media
produced by our young iourna1fstE
Of the high schools and colleges.
Perhaps the most important rea-
son l am so pleased by this oupor-
tunIty, is because Missouri is my
native state. While I am extrarnaIv
proud OF my adopted Minnesota, the
North Star State, the home Of the
Golden Gophers and Of your foot
ball coach. Dwight Reed. stfu
have a very tender spot I'm my heart
for the show Me State. where
spent the days OF my youth and my
formative years.
Unlike many Of my friends who
migrate to the northern tier OF
states, l take real pride in remind
ing all who viii listeu-that des-
pite my IS years residence I'm the
North, that I still have a love for
ole Missouri the home OF the fast
vanishing mule, and Harry S. Tru-
man.
This pride OF mine for this noble
state stems not only from the
sentimental, but also from my an
probation that it has made phen-
omenal progress I'm the area Of
sounder human relations especially
in the matter OF cooperation be-
tween white and Negro residents
] am proud also because this pro-
gress in human understanding has
come about largely because OF the
role played by the Missouri press,
the Negro Press in particular and
one or two OF the leading daily
papers Of this state.
believe, and perhaps many OF
you who live in this state will
agree that the Kansas city CALL
and the st. Louis ARGUS have been
In the vanguard in the march to-
wards fun equality for all citizens
in this area. The St Louis POST
DISPATCH has not only made its
influence felt in this particular
area but throughout the country.
as consistent advocate OF equal
ity OF opportunity-for all Ameri-
cans-and as defender Of the Con
sttutlen, as interpreted by the I
S. Supreme Court.
Any state Is fortunate that boast
a healthy free press. Amy state
fortunate that has Negro-con,.
munity press which dares crusade
for truth and Justice without regard
20 the consequences in the market
place. In singing out the Call.
the Argus, and the POst-DIspatch-
1 do not ignore that there are
others In this area who also provide
leadership, but these three are. in
my humble opinion, outstanding
examples OF the free press.
At this time, President Dawson,
St. Paul recorder., 1957-04-12
THE WEEK IN
RECORDS


Pelvis Mesley, l mean Melvis
PRESLEY . oops, that's Elvis
Presley, the rockabilly hound dog
himself, has lent his hoarsely-
toned larynx to another hip-shak-
ing, spine tingling, knock 'em
downer called "An Shook Up" A
single, Presley rocks and rolls all
over the record in what l have
heard described as singing The
flip side Of the farce finds little
sideburns" doing a weeper
country style, that is about as
close to nothing as nothing itself.
RCA Victor was the company that
wasted the wax. All they need to
do now is employ screamin' Jay
Hawkins.
Mickey and Sylvia follow up
their earlier Love Is Strange
hit with a thing called There
Oughta Be A Law for Vik Re
cords. This single has possibilities
being that II is on the cute
comedy kick with humorous lyrics
and nice background, Other side
plays up the guitar and features
ballad stuff OF course with
Sylvia, Mickey oughta be able to
make il anywhere.
Oh yes, Patti Page did her num-
Der for Decca.
She tore Page 1" out Of her
little musical notebook in Up
form for Mercury Records. Little
Miss Tennessee Waltz" came up
with a package Of jewels from the
1930's including Il Only Have
Eyes for You" and Stars Fell on
Alabama" Patti remained in top
vocal form on the set sliding in
and out Of the grooves as only
she can do. Hear tell PATHS in
the mind Of making more LP's
under the titles Of Page 2" Page
g., etc.
Word passed this desk recently
that Screamin' Jay Hawkins was
once a prize fighter. An added
note might be that he also is
SURprize singer.
April Opens with Tunes A-Plenty
Tunes-a-plenty appear TO be the
-earmark for the month Of April as
far as Verve, Pacific Coast Jazz
and Capitol Records are concern
ed.
The opening week in April
found Verve Records coming out
with six dazzlers in the LIP world
under the names Of Charlie Flu
quas Ink Spots in Hi-FI Land"
Count Basie's April In Paris,
Here Come The Girls with Ella
Fitzgerald. Pearl Bailey, Jane
Powell, Anita O'Day and Toni
Harper, Swings the Thing with
Illinois Jacquet': Bass Hit, with
Ray Brown, and a new group in
the sound sphere, Rex Middle
tons HITS.
Count Basie's April in Paris"
scored smashing successes as a
single. but now as an album,
backed by such numbers as Cor
ner Pocket" and "Sweety Cakes"
II pays greater tribute 10 the
jazz-worthy Basic Band.
St. Paul recorder., 1957-04-12

Imagine, II you can. the trials
and tribulations Of Cornish and
Russwurm, and those who followed
them, risklng their skinny funds.
and their very lives TO print news
papers. rejecting the established in
stitution Of chattel slavery, in a
land where it had flourished over
200 years, and had become an i'm
p0rtant part OF the nations econ
Omy
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1957-09-06
Parish PaIaver:
st. Thomas Altar Society
TO Meet September Ii

The Altar Society and Parish Council of ST. Thomas
the Apostle Parish will hold their first meeting of the new
term on Wednesday, Sept. IL, at 8 pm. in the school hall.
Mrs. Louis Bernhard is chairman of the Pot Luck
Supper preceding the meeting. All members of the Rural
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1957-09-06
St. Elizabeth Auxiliary
To Meet On Sept. III

The monthly meeting of st. Eliz.
abeth's Auxiliary No. 3, knights
Of st. John, will be held on We'd.
nesday, Sept. IL, at sci S. High
st.
The members whose last names
begin with the letters 7, u. v, w.
Y and z are in charge of refresh
ments and entertainment with
Mrs. Laura Webb as chairman and
Mrs. Elizabeth Webb and Miss
Carol Webb as co-chairmen.
Memorial services will be held
for Mrs. Rhoda Baus, Mrs. Mar.
garet Kaiser and Mrs. Theresa
Albrecht, all recently deceased.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1957-09-06

1t noted that Ifaiy's papers
have given the trial the same
space, If not more. than has
been devoted to world disarma-
ment, Russia's new %interconfi-
mental missile or the Middle
East situation.
sLeftist papers, L'Osservatore
Stated, have justified their in
terest in the trial by claiming it
exposes "burgeois corruption"
But other papers, the Vatican
City daily charged, have publish
ed detailed trial news for the
same reason that Confidential it.
self engaged in scandal monger-
ing to increase circulation
and profits by playing on read
ers' morbid curiosity.
Nothing can justify their ac-
ton, L'Osservatore d declared.
Nothing would have been lost,
it said, if the press had remained
silent or reported the trial brief
ly.
The trial is of no international
interest, it went on, and report
ing it is neither useful nor salts
flying to the reasonable curio-
sity" of the public. 1t added:
"Yet all those things pub
Iixhed by Confidential, for
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1957-09-06

Group and women of the parish
are invited to attend.
Mrs. Richard Boals will be pre-
siding as the new president of
the society.