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The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-02-22
CONFUSION ABOUT
WOMAN GONE OFF
BOAT CONTINUES
Looks Like Several Cock and Bull
Tales Have Been Concoeted
About II

One telephone call has added a
new dimension of fantasy to the
eerie disappearance of New Jer-
sey doctors pretty yachting COM
panion en- route to Ocracoke Is
land, according to Robert C. Smith
in the Norfolk Virginian-Pi this
week.
The new developments have left
mystified law enforcement officers
bordering whether Mrs. Mary Ann
Scales, 33, is the victim of crime
an accident, or her own desire to
get away from it all.
The case had been pretty wei
categorical as an accidental disap.
pearance at sea before Mrs. Marie
Mcdonald of Bordenton, N. j., re-
ported that she had heard from
Mrs. Scales, her sister, by tele.
phone from an undisclosed point
in Florida. Another sister, Mrs
Ethel Sapia of Trenton, N. j.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-02-22
COASTAL SURVEY IN
NORTH CAROLINA WAS
CONDUCTED THIS WEEK

A preliminary survey to deter
mine needs for the sterilization
and preservation of North Caro-
lina's coastline was begun Mon
day. Tuesday morning, they met at
Carolinian hotel with officials and
community leaders, at breakfast.
Headed by Major Gen. Charles
G. Hole of Washington, D. c.,
president of the Beach Erosion
Board of the Army Corps of En-
gineers, party wound up a tour
OF the Outer Banks on We'd
nesday after visiting points be-
tween Beaufort and Manteo.
General Hole arrived in Raleigh
Monday with R. o. Eaton of Wash
ington, chief engineer for the
Beach Erosion Board; and Col.
Henry C. Rowland, Jr, of Whining
ton, Army district engineer. They
and Col. Harry E. Brown, director
of Rehabilitation in North Caro-
lima, had lunch with Governor
Hodges for a brief discussion OF
the inspection tour.
Hurricanes in the past few years
have caused serious erosion of the
States beaches and coastline.
What, if anything, can be done
to prevent threatened destruction
in the future is to be partially de-
termined by the group. Its report
and recommendations may result
in future Congressional action.
The inspecting party left Ra-
leigh during the afternoon by a
plane of the Air National Guard ar
irving at Manteo on the first leg OF
the trip. Points of inspection also
included Oregon Inlet, Rodanthe,
Avon, Hatteras, Ocracoke, Allan
tic, Beaufort, and Wrightsville,
Carolina and Kure beaches.
Major General Charles G. HOLE,
head of President Eisenhower's
Beach Erosion Board, Washington,
Richard o. Eaton, the boards chief
technical advisor, Col. H. c. Roll
and, district army engineer, Will
mington, First District Highway
Commissioner Emmett Winslow,
Hartford and district highway En-
gineer William N. Spruill, Allyn
Hanks, superintendent Cape Hat
teras National Seashore, David
Stick, chairman, Dare County
Storm Rehabilitation Committee
and others continued a survey of
beach and shore erosion along the
Outer Banks Tuesday.
The official group had arrived
at Manteo late Monday following
an aerial survey of the same area.
Col. Harry E. Brown, head of Gov
ernor Luther Hodges N. c. Hurri-
cane Rehabilitation Committee,
was in charge of the itinery. After
seeing effects of erosion on Hat
teras Island and Ocracoke, the
group was scheduled to meet with
the latter islands Civic Club Tues
See SURVEY, Page Five
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-02-22
TOLL BRIDGE"
FOR BENEFIT OF
POLIO IS SET

Dare County's polio fund will be
benefited this week as two local
organizations stage an unusual
maneuver to raise funds.
Virginia Dare Lodge No. 8,
I.O.O.F. and Manteo Rebekah
Lodge will operate a "Polio Toll
Bridge" at the little bridge on
Mays Head causeway. Hours of
operation are set from 9 am. until
A pm. Saturday and Sunday. These
groups, with the State Highway
Patrol cooperating, will stop traf-
fic between the aforementioned
hours seeking donations toward
this good cause.
The county's goal for poliomyeli-
tbs fund this year was set at $780,
Approximately $1,000 has been
raised to date, and with reason
able amount of success at the toll
bridge affair, the quota is expect
ed to be reached.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-02-22
OREGON INLET JOB
GETTING UNDERWAY
DURING THE MONTH

After some delays caused in To-
eating the most suitable equipment
for the type of work required, the
dredging of Oregon Inlet is loom
ing up this week. The Norfolk
Dredging Co. has the contract to
do the job on the soundside of this
project. This is "a 100000 cubic
yard job and will take about four
to six months. The channel will be
IL feet deep and 100 feet wide.
The contract is for $328,860.
No funds have yet been allotted
for the bar and inlet work which
is to be Ia by 100 feet.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-02-22
INFANT WILLIS

Hatteras. = Funeral services
for Anthony Lee Willis, two-month-
old son of Jackie C. and Lydia
Jane Willis, of Norfolk, who died
Monday were conducted Wednes-
day at 2 pm. in the Hatteras
Methodist Church by the Rev. L.
r. Sparrow, pastor. Burial was in
the Buxton cemetery. Surviving
besides his parents are one sister,
Zebra; one brother, Cliff Willis,
of Norfolk; his paternal grandpar-
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Willis
of Hatteras; and his maternal
grandfather, Fred Cox of Indiana
polls, Ind.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-02-22
ROANOKE ISLAND O.E.S.
HOSTS AT SUPPER FEB. %

The Dare County Shrine Club at
Mays Head will be the scene of
supper at which Roanoke Island
Chapter No. 70 OES will be hosts
to the members of the Wanchese
Lodge and their wives, February
%, at 7 pm.
It is requested that all who ex-
pect to attend, advise Mrs. Mary
@. Midget of Manteo.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-02-22
DARE co. MASONIC LODGES
ATTEND CHURCH SERVICES

Members of the Masonic Lodges
in Dare County attended services
at Manns Harbor M. E. Church on
Sunday, February II, at the eve
ming service.
1t is stated that approximately
80 members of the Manteo Lodge,
No. 662 and Wanchese Lodge No.
521 attended; the new bridge be-
ing open and facilitating travel, no
doubt had some part in the large
number that attended.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-02-22
.COLORFUL EVENTS
INCLUDE DANCES,
.RADIO-N PROGRAMS

Colorful pre-Pirates Jamboree
events leading up to the third an
nual three day program that will
launch the Dare Coast vacation
season on April 1928 include
dances, floor shows, radio and tele-
vision programs and more and
mc.e boards. The boards, grown
to look like the Pirate Blackboard
or some other notorious buccaneer
of North Cardinals early coastal
history, are already in evidence,
and those who are growing same
consider they are accomplishing
sort of personal event of their life
time, it was indicated by John Don
Ohio this week.
Donoho is chairman of the COM
mittee on boards. His luxurious
growth last year, plus a special
costume he wore, won for him the
title of Pirate King. A successor
to his regal title, and to the title
of Pirate Queen, that was won by
Mrs. Sue McCown, will become
known during one of. the pre-Jam-
boree events, a Buccaneer Ball
scheduled to be held at Mays Head
Casino on Saturday night, April
Is. Arrangements for this event
are now being completed with Ras
Westcott, Casino owner.
Julian Oneto who heads up pre-
Jamboree activities and promotion
announced this week that radio and
television time had been promised
in several cities, the same as last
year. Another event, to be held for
benefit of the Jamboree includes a
Gay Nineties affair at The Caro-
linian Hotel on Saturday, March
16, plus two motorcades, one north
and one west.
A meeting of Jamboree commit
teemen was held on Sunday and
w. H. McCown, the overall chair
man this year, stated that steering
committeeman were present to give
their reports of planning to date.
George Sides in, charge of SOU
venir acquisition and distribution
committee reported that letters
were now out regarding same. The
souvenirs will include many items
such as trinkets and Jolly Roger
flags and pennants.
Tom Briggs in charge of SOU
venir programs reported that ad-
vertising sales to date had been
very good. An illustrated booklet
of at least 80 pages is planned.
Robert Young of Avalon Beach,
had a lengthy meeting with his
committee in charge of the Pirate
Landing on Saturday morning,
April 81, in Kitty Hawk Bay. Bet
ter arrangements for describing
the event as it takes place by Dick
Jordan as emcee, will be assured
this year. A "pirate battle" is in
cluded in this phase of the pro-
gram, plus the burning of a boat,
gala decorations, many pirate
craft, band music eliminating with
the landing of the Pirate King and
Queen.
Orville Baum is in charge Of
arrangements for the Thursday
night dance on April 25, which will
bring to a conclusion the Bridge
Dedication program and take place
on the eve of the Jamboree open
ing day at Hatteras the next morn
ing. This will be square dance
with professional musicians. All
bearded men and their wives will
be admitted free but others will
pay admission to the event that
will be at Ras Westcott's Mays
See JAMBOREE, Page Five
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The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-02-22

David Stick chairman of the Dare County Storm Rehabilitation
Committee interesting facts about beach along the
during years when he spoke Caronian
Hotel breakfast Tuesday He told of
mites that have ghost result and
namely Portsmouth the Inlet from Oracoke where the popu
ton has dwndled only few and Diamond City, the
whaling village Shackefo Banks at Cape Lookout
Interested listeners this photo made included Major General
Charles G. Ho president the Army Engineers Beach Erosion
Board who headed trip that had been arranged by
Col Harry E. Brown head of Governor Hodges Hurricane Rehaba
ton Committee Attending the breakfast meeting Highway
Commissioner and Mrs Emmett Wslow; William N Spu
Croker John Donoo Allyn Hanks Horace Dough- Ov Baum W.
Williams Tom Briggs Robert G. L. SWAIN Mayor Emily
Mustian Mrs Diane Johnson Julian Oneo Richard o. Col H.
Roland NJ Magnuson the latter being from the District
Army Engineer office in Wilmington Aycock Brown Photo)
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-02-22
SOCK DANCE SATURDAY

A Sock dance will be held Sat
urday night, February 23rd in the
Manteo gymnasium, beginning at
500 o'clock. Proceeds will go to
the high school athletic association.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-02-22
FOUNDERS DAY FOR PTA
IN MANTEO TUESDAY, FEB. 26

The Manteo PTA will hold its
regular monthly meeting on Tues
day, February 26 at 8 pm. A
Founders Day program will be
presented. All members and otherF
interested in school matters are
urged to attend.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-02-22

SHOWN before his departure last
week to return to New Jersey is
DIR. James T. Dodge, seated on the
dock at the Ocracoke Coast GuarC
Station. At the right is Hyde Coun,
ty Sheriff Charlie ]. Cahoon, who
has led an investigation into the
mysterious disappearance Febru
airy 9 of the doctors nurse ant
yachting companion, Mrs. Mary
Ann Scales. photo by AycocR
Brown
promptly raised doubts as to the
authenticity of the call.
Mrs. Scales, the mother of two
children, disappeared from the
yacht of her employer of IL years
DIR. James T. Dodge, sometime aft
er 10 pm. Saturday, Feb. 16, &C.
cording to the doctor. The couple
had sailed from Belhaven, N. G..
that afternoon and anchored safe.
ly in rough water off Ocracoke
Island.
Although they were busily
checking out all possibilities, Off
GERS We're clearly somewhat skepti-
cal about the Temperance Of
Mrs. Scales in Florida. eff she's
in Florida, I'd like to know how
she got there" said Sheriff Charlie
j. Cahoon, of Hyde County, who
has worked on the case since it,
inception.
And all the lawmen involved
agreed on one point. North Caro-.
lima State Bureau of Investigation
Chief James w. Powell, in Ra-
leigh, put it this way: 81 don't be-
lieve it's possible that she could
have gotten off Ocracoke Island
without being detected"
If this premise is correct, Mrs
Scales either persisted overheard
and the phone call to Mrs. Melon
aid was not authentic, or she left
the boat sometime before DIR
Dodge anchored in poor weather
almost within hailing distance Of
See MYSTERY. Page Five
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-08-08
JUDGE CALLS DOG TO STAND
FOR WAC IN CUSTODY ROW

CHICAGO QP)-Was Tobey. 3-year-old Boston bull
terrier. "Dognaped" from his master or not?
Refusing to rely on mere human testimony, q Circuit
Court Judge yesterday ruled that Tobey hse-through
wag Of his tail-will solve the dilemma.
Judge Jacob M. Braude ordered the terrier brought
before him August % to determine whether Tobey wants
an Omaha divorce her former husband his owner.
Clarence Gaughen, 49, Of Chicago told the court yes
terday his former wife took Tobey now in Omaha out
of his backyard while wasn't looking" He asked that
she be cited for contempt and he be allowed to stop ALI
mony payments.
Mrs Gaughen not in court but her attorney
Charles c. Cooley. said his client not a dognaper
she came to Chicago and dropped by her former
husbands home for visit" Mr. Cooley said "She could
Tobey was terribly unhappy It could not be dog
napng because Tobey accompanied her wllingly-wag-
gng his stub tail
Judge Braude says it's up to Tobey and his stub
tail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-08-08
Quotas Are Put
On China Trade
BY the Associated Press

The State Department has
confirmed ofiicially that an
agreement providing quotas for
sales Of a variety Of machinery
and other equipment to Com
munist China has been nego-
tiated among allied countries.
The United States itself
maintain sa total embargo on
Red China trade and that en-
barge still stands.
Britain and other allied ma
tons once embargoed ship
ments Of most goods. They re-
Gently decided, however, to per-
init trade with Communist
China on the same basis as
trade with the Soviet bloc in
Europe.
This decision, which the
United States Soughtunsuccess-
fully to block. created a need to
establish quotas on items for
China trade. since 20-odd items
with some strategic Importance
are quantitatively controlled in
trade with the Soviet bloc.
Lincoln White, State Depart
ment press officer, said yester-
day that as a result of the
agreement - finally concluded
last week in Paris-quotas had
been set for most of the items
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-08-08
Neuberger Urges Steps
To Fiqht Flu on Coast

or winter. He said he antici.
pates q low death rate.
Senator Neuberger noted that
DR.. w. P. bearing, acting sur
geon general. had written him
of present indications that the
West Coast States are mo more
nor no less vulnerable" to
spread Of the disease than
other areas.
II assume" the Senator's
letter to DR.. bearing continued,
that this belief takes into ac-
count the closer geographic re-
lationship of the Pacific Coast
to the source of the Asiatic
influenza and the greater pos
sibilities for transmittal of the
virus because of the relatively
greater amount of travel be-
tween the Pacific Coast and
parts of the Asiatic continent
than with eastern points"
President Eisenhower asked
Congress yesterday for $500. 900
to enable the Health Service to
prepare for a possible outbreak
Of the influenza. He also asked
authority to transfer about 50
million Of Health Service funds
for use against any epidemic
of the disease.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-08-08

German and Japanese assets
were seized in World War II
All but about $50 million Of the
total was German.
Ask Return Of Assets
The United States and its al
lies agreed in 1916 to use seized
enemy assets instead Of de-
handing reparations as was
done after World War I. In
1852 and again in 1854. the
Germans agreed to take care
Of the claims of their own citi-
zens for property seized. but
instead have sought return Of
the assets.
Congress in 1913 passed a law
directing that the property be
sold and the proceeds be used
to pay Americans having wal
claims. Under subsequent leg
islation. payments were made
to q few limited categories OF
claimants. but about $137 mil
lion in cash and 1922 million
in unliquidated assets remains
The administration bill SUBJ
mitted in April called for pay
ment to American claimants
and return Of up to $4,000
to German individuals with
claims.
The July 81 White House
statement was interpreted as
signifying an administration
intent to seek even more lib
eral return Of assets to the ma
tionals Of former enemy ma
ti0nS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-08-08

cellor Adenhauer's chances in
forthcoming West German elec-
tons. However. White House
Press Secretary James c. Hag-
erty has denied any connection
between the statement and the
elections.
within a period Of four
months. the administration has
done an about face" Mr.. Mack
said. He added:
This subcommittee is not
concerned with foreign politics
and is not interested in helping
elect or defeat any candidate
anywhere. These hearings
are to determine the merit. or
lack of merit, of the proposed
legislation. That is all that we
are interested in"
Subco mmittee informants
gave this picture of the war
assets situation:
Some $500 million worth of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-08-08
~ the Associated Press

Senator Neuberger. Democrat
Of Oregon. today urged the
Public Health Service to make
sure it can meet the situation
should West Coast States bear
the brunt Of any Asiatic infiu-
enza epidemic.
1T is my hope" he wrote the
agency. that the Public Health
Service has been taking ade-
quate steps to assure that a
disproportionate amount of the
available vaccine is to be To-
Gated in the Pacific Coast States
in the event that subsequent
information indicates a greater
incidence of the disease in that
region and threatens to spread
eastward.
Surg. Gen. Leroy E. Burney
said last week there is a very
definite probability" of a wide
spread outbreak of the disease
in the United States this fall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-08-08

of former German and Japa-
neSe assets.
Spokesman for the State
Department and Foreign Claims
Settlement Commission were
listed as the first witnesses.
Mr.. Mack referred to a July
81 White House statement an
nouncing administration intent
to submit q new war assets bill
to Congress next year. The
White House said this would
permit las an act of grace.
equitable monetary return to
former owners" of the enemy
property.
Last April. Mr.. Mack said.
the administration submitted a
bill which it then described as
Its considered position"
Boost to Adenauer
The new White House state
ment has been interpreted by
some as q move to boost Chan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-08-08

that there should be no trade
in strategic materials with
Communist China. But given
the fact that other countries
decided they would ship such
materials, obviously we had to
participate in negotiations con-
corning limits on those items"
Mr.. White would not say
what volume was agreed on.
But other informantS made 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-08-08

on which action was necessary.
These were reported to in
clude such things as some ma
chine tools, ships and other
transportation equipmen t d,
chemicals and metal products.
ASKED whether the agreement
as finally reached is satisfac-
tory to the United States, Mr..
White said satisfied is not the
proper word"
"As We have repeatedly
stated" he said, I'VE wished
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-08-08
Eisenhower About-Foce
On War Assets Chorqed
b. The Associated Press

Representative Mack, Democrat of Illinois said today the
Eisenhower administration has done sudden abouface on
disposal of enemy assets seized in World War II.
Mr. Mack statement prepared for the opening OF his
House Subcommttees threeday inquiry into the
question sposnR Of hundreds Of millions Of dollars worth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-08-08

clear that the United States
had to make concessions on the
size Of the quotas in order to
obtain an agreement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-02-14

stocks Of fresh frozen products,
Especially ocean perch and had
dock flllets.. halibut steaks and
fish sticks.
Week End Produce
Western-grown new green cab
hage is listed as one Of the
leading vegetable buys. Did you
know the Romans take credit
for developing the headed cab
bage and thus the name is
derived from the Latin "caput,"
meaning head?
Calorie-conScious folk take
note of this: One half cup Of raw
cabbage. shredded, contains only
IL Galleries, yet provides about
one-third of the daily require
ment of vitamin c. It's also one
Iof natures best sources Of Vita
min K, so essential for the nor
NAL clotting of blood.
In selecting a head of cabbage,
keep in mind it takes about Ia
pounds to serve four.
Maine potatoes are a good
buy this week. New potatoes
from Florida's winter crop al
ready are coming to market and
are rated a good buy along with
Idaho ruSSetS.
Other items to jot down on
the shopping list are iceberg
lettuce. Western carrots and yell
low corn from Florida.
Tomatoes are being advertised
but you'll find a wide range in
quality. Mushrooms are moder-
ate in price.
Oranges and grapefruit again
head the list at the fruit count
ers. York apples are recommend
ed and in many. of the stores
you'll ind excellent Strawberries
selling at quite reasonable prices.
VT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-02-14

siFloin and rib steaks, and tht
ever versatile ground beef.
"A king of France once said
II wish that every peasant may
have q chicken in his pot or
Sundays" With broilers anc
flyers in such plentiful supply
you can afford to indulge in this
one-time luxury and still take
pride in being economical. Since
they are such an excellent buy
now. this might be a good time
To stock up your freeEers with
the tender. plump birds.
Storage Tips
The poultry specialists in the
United States Department Of
Agriculture have some good adj
vice to offer on keeping meats
both in the refrigerator or ir
the home freezer.
They recommend a loose wrar
4OI 4kCoIl, u4l4AODCA POhAOAy vi
meat in household refrigerators
It's best to place it on q plate
and cover loosely with waxec
paper or foil, with giblets sepa.
rately.
But. if you plan on freezer
storage. a durable, moisture.
vapor-resistant wrap is needed
A close, heavy film will protect
the meat or poultry against dry.
ing out OF freezer burn"
Fancy turkeys are another
poultry item being highlightec
this week. The young hen;
weigh between II to IA pounds
the toms run from Is pounds
on up.
From The Sea
Fresh caught Jersey founder
founder fillets, butterflsh ane
sea bass top the list of specia.
values at the fish stalls.
In addition you'll find ample
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-02-14

For your complete eotins suti,-
foetion. Food Foir hos purchased
especially for this sole. DARE'S
oven fresh cookies. You will find
these deIectobIe in flovor and
reolIy fresh TO the Taste. And
best Of oil. they ore uyoiloble OF
these truly SALE PRICES!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-02-14
< THE MARKET
! 3! III 81 BASKET

Pork. beef and poultry costar at meat counters in
local food chains this week end.
Pork cuts that will be widely featured are pork
roasts center-cut pork shops, rib end and half and
loin emo and half