The coastland times with which is combined the pilot and herald of Belhaven and Swan Quarter. [volume] (Manteo, N.C.) 1959-1973, 1959-07-10
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gown, was seated on the thron
and carried a bouquet of roses
First prize in the bicycle division
went to Carol and Henry Boyd
who rode bicycles topped will
canopies of red, white and blue.
The traditional Belhaven fish
fry followed the parade. When the
fish feast was over, Chairman
Russell Johnston introduced DR.
w. T. Ralph, former Mayor OF
Belhaven, who presented the Hon
Herbert Bonner, U. S. Congress
man from North Cardinals first
District. In a brief talk Mr.. Bon
ner complimented Belhaven upon
being one of the few communities
in the state which celebrates indie
pendence Day and the American
Legion for taking the responsible
ity for the celebration.
DR.. Ralph also recognized plat
form guests Wayland Sermons,
Beaufort County representative in
the North Carolina General As
semby; James Younce, Mayor of
Belhaven; and John A. Wilkinson,
Washington attorney.
A concert by the Washington
High School Band preceded the
Beauty Contest, which was held
at two o'clock. Gene A. Purvis act
ed master of ceremonies, intro
ducing the following contestants:
Misses Annette Noble, Dolores
White, Becky Lupton, Roberta
Taylor, Betty June Griffin, and
Nancy Daw, all of Belhaven, and
Miss Iris Mcclellan, of Washing
ton, N. c.
Miss Lupton was crowned "Miss
Independence" at the dance that
night by Miss Pam Voliva, holder
of last years title. She received
gold trophy. Miss Noble was
named first runner-up and Miss
Mcclellan, econd runner-up.
They received cash prizes, and all
three girls were presented with
bouquets.
One of the most impressive
events of the day took place on
the grounds of the Pungo District
Hospital at $50 pm, when the
American Legion presented a flag
pole and flag to the hospital in
recognition of it's tenth anniver-
sary. Vann Latham acted as mas
ter of ceremonies and first intro
duced A. D. Swindell of Pantego,
member of the Hospital Board.
Mr.. Swindell presented Judge Will
liam Rodman, of Washington, who
made the address.
In a brief but excellent talk,
Mr.. Rodman commented that the
dedication of the hospital ten
years ago was an occasion of mo-
mentous Importance to Belhaven
and the Pungo area. He stated
that the hospital was made posi-
BILE because a few dedicated citi-
zens refused to give up a dream
and worked to make that dream
come true. He paid honor to the
late Fred Latham, who gave a
large part of the money to match
Federal funds, and also mentioned
other men, including the late DR.
William Bullock and John A. Will
kinson, who had worked to make
this community grow. Addressing
his words to the young people
present, Judge Rodman said that
he hoped that they would follow
the examples of these men and
realize that every citizen owes
some service to his community.
At the conclusion of the adj
dress, Vann Latham read the dedi,
catory message and called the
roll of the war dead in whose
memory the flag and pole were
given. AS the Washington Drum
and Bugle Corps played "Colors'
the flag was lowered. 1t was fold
ed by Legionnaires Russell Johns
ton and R. S. Primer and present
ed to A. D. Swindell, who accept
ed it in the name of the hospital
The independence Day celebra
ton came to a close with fire
works over the river at 500 pm
and a dance at the Communit!
Center, beginning at 900.
Legionnaire Johnston, overall
chairman of the events, has ex
pressed his appreciation to ever.
individual and group which helpe'
to make the day a success. With
out the help of these volunteers
who donate their time and energ.
in the spirit of public service
thare could he no celebration.