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Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1961-05-10

'H''" III inc development of
strawberries and went 10 Mt.
owe and studied the culture
oil berries under one of the Mt.
OIl\e berry pioneers.
BY the end of 1896. six hum
uied crates Of berries were
shipped north; in 1907. $780,
uOO crates went out. In that
year, according to an account
written by Miss Alice Lowe
ana Published in STATE mag
aZlnc, on Big Monday" on
tha' year, four trainloads of
my cars each were shipped
from sunrise to sunset. reuuir-
ing the WORK of 10000 p,J-
PIE. During the tcn-ycar per
I"d layI-l807 this crop brought
ihtn Columbus County more
than S3.O00.OOO, al time
when the pur, haSing bower of
" collar was three times that
Of today.
In 1909 the movement he
came 50 heavy that Transports
ton broke down. That wear no
refrigerator cars were avail
aplS when the crop began to
Ipen and the town was swamp
Go with aging Strawberries.
Even though there were no
cars, Mrs. MoorS remembers.
We hauled the crops To- the
depot and stacked them there"
II required two trains with
Il small army of labOrrrS sew
Graz days 10 clean up the
Nr,CEaSc. More than 100. 900
crates of berries We're dumped
INTO the White Marsh. while
many berries We're left To de
cay on the bushes. The Rail-
road settled with the farmers
. Tor Si8O.OO0 III about 80 DAYS
following the melee. At that
Tune, Chadbourn was the cent
/ cr of the largest STRAWBERRY
growing territory in the world.
| OF the mass of berries dump
cd :nto the marsh and bitches,
/ Mrs. MOorS crates numbered
TWO thousand. Il will rememb-
er that the bitches ran red with
| strawberry juice that time -
| she said.
The MoorS berry empire had
so advanced III this period
mat ON occasions Mrs. Moors
would climb To the top-Story
OF her home and gaze out at
the many bent backs, and count
the number of workers.
Unlike the system of sales
conducted today in the straw
berry industry, whereby the
fruit Is auctiOncd off at a
central buying station. in the
early period each farmer load
ed his daily harvest into a
freight car and the crates were
shipped To northern food brok-
"rS who paid each farmer di-
rectly. One year. from the
Moors farm a big day meant
that two carloads had been
shipped $500 crates). and at
the end of the year, a net profit
of $4,000 was realized.
Labor in those days were
cheap: hoe hands received 40
and so cents per day. women
and men respectively; berry
pickerS were given one cent
for each quart picked, pack
ers were paid so cents per day.
The work days were from sun
up to shutdown. Men who car
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1961-05-10
BY wRAY THOMPSON

Mrs. X. K. Moors (Agnes)
may be classified as an authcn-
NC Strawberry Queen" for in
'iiileS past Mrs. MoOrs look ed
AFTER one Of the largest berry
farms III the world located one
mile southeast of Chadbourn.
Though she has retired from
inc farming business, strawber-
ny season finds her contemp-
iating a visit to Il nearby berry
shed where she will pack a
lew quarts with agile fingers.
Just for old times sake"
The old "MoorS Farm" is
now owned by others. and is
inc center of the Chadbouru
ihHidn population. When once
were rows upon-rowS Of dark
green strawberry plants. the
Indian school house and church
now stand.
once, in fields facing the
.ho"rS thrcc-StOry home. as
many as thirty acres of straw
berries We're grown. an acre
age SO vast that Il single days
harvest required l25 pickc.s.
20 packers. plus carriers
while Mr.. Moors worked IN
nearby fields in other farm
chores. Mrs. Moors guarded
over the entire berry opera
ton.
Remembering those busy
years of farm life. Mrs. Morris
tecaI!@ that the berry WORK
SCI" 3d.. began Immediately aft
er each harvest season. The
ileldS were hood free of grass
ana weeds, fcltiliZcd. and
plowcd, with cultivation con-
tlnuIng all summer long. In
October, the plants were again
ierullZcd. and right after
CHRISTMAS tup-drcSSing was
distributed to revive the plan, :
growth. February found the
plants having pine straw spr-
mixed over them. This move
was made for twOfold purpose,
To ward off the bite of the in
furious froStS, and SO that the
plants might grow through the
straw. forming a blanket which
protected the berries from the
dirt.
strawberry culture began in
Chadbourn Township in 1905
When Senator Joe Brown set
out Z acres of "Ladle Thomp-
son $ plants. The crop caught
on like wildfirc after the ar
rival OF the new families cam
prlSIng the Sunny South Col
ony. which Senator Brown pro-
NOTED.
With this group of colonist
came Mrs. MuorS' family tho
Martin LeonhartS, from ArI-
lhston, Iowa. Agnes Lconhart
began her schooling in Arling-
ton but with the move TO
North Carolina, she continued
her'studies under the tuteIape
OF Andrew II. Hartley. After
wares she obtained a teachers
certificate and secured a teach
ing position in Whiteville
In 1901 she was married :,
huiuS x. MoorS. Mr.. Moors
ana his father. Byron. had
come TO Chadbourn some wears
earlier TO escape the rigors of
the winters in their native
Michigan. About the time of
thelr marriage, of Mr.. and Mrs.
X. *. MoorS. he became infer
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1961-05-10

a number Of Alters were pres
ent to take part in this contest
Those taking part are certain
~ TO be congratulated on a
job well done.
{. b. Sellers of Tabor City
Senior All Club was deter
mined County Public Speaking
winner. c. b. chose for his
topic, What All Means to Me-
Richard Bowen of Whiteville
senior Club placed second
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1961-05-10
|4-h
News
Letter
= BY BETSY WILLIAMS
Assistant Home Agent
an PUBLIC SPEAKING
CONTEST HELD

Many active 4-Heps In Co.
mmous County are seeing a
Plot OF action or should one
say they are gaining a great
deal Of experience these DAYS.
Saturday. May g.. at $50
am. the county All clubs held
their annual Public Speaking
Contest To the County Agricui-
tural Building In whiteyille
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1961-05-10

willard Ray and Earle Ed
erdice made Il business trip 1,
LorlS Thursday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Benton
OF Pireway made a business
trip To Cherry Grove Beach
Friday
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1961-05-10

sold 60 ,Go cnaihou-a market.
Within the next few year.
Chadbourn may regain its pro-
hinence as Il strawberry cent
er, Tor since 1855, the yearly
Total of crates sold has steadily
risen with last years total
peaking 38,O22 crates, and IN.
present crop promises 10 cx-
coed that of 1860
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1961-05-10

Sally, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. X. l.. Sweeley. underwent
a tonstlectomy last week Coz
lumbuS County Hos ital,
Whiteville.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1961-05-10
BEACH GUEST

The Eugene Grainger's spent
the weekend at Cherry Grove
Beach. Vivian had as her guest
Frances Keith ThompkinS.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-08-04
Fire Protection
A Big JOB Getting Bigger

Fire protection agencies recog-
nized by the State Board of For
estry as offering adequate forest
fire protection in the state are the
Office of the State Forester, the
Blackfoot Forest Protective Asso-
citation, the Northern Montana For
estry Association, the U. S. Forest
Service, and the U. S. Indian Service.
These agencies comparatively pro-
tect the forest land of the state,
which may be said to be split three
ways by ownership, federal, state,
and private.
Actually the State Forester is
responsible for the protection of
everything but the federal forest
land. This responsibility is met
through contracts with the other
recognized agencies. AS it works
out, districts of protection RESPONSE
bility are established. Within each
fire protection district may be land
belonging in all three ownerships.
This means that the protecting agen-
cy is paid by the land owner, in any
category, for the number of acres
protected. The protection of private
lands is financed by assessment on
classified forest land, supplemented
by federal Clark-M cNary funds and
state appropriations. While the
State Forester currently handles
only three protection units as an
agency, it is through him that some
of the other agencies are able to OBJ
tain military surplus for conversion
to fire fighting equipment and quail
ify for federal funds.
One of these agencies, the North
ern Montana Forestry Association,
the first in the state, was organized
shortly following the 1910 fires.
Maurice Boorman, who today is
Chief Fire Warden, is the son of the
original Chief Fire Warden. The
NMFA operates out of Kalispell i
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-08-04

where it maintains garage, offices,
warehouse, and services a series of
lookouts.
The Blackfoot Forest Protective
Association was formed in 1921 and
has been expanding ever since. Les
Tarbet became Chief Fire Warden
in 1884 and continues to serve today
as manager of the BFPA affairs,
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-08-04

with office in Bonner. Ralph Han
son is now Chief Fire Warden. This
agency has established administra-
tive districts. Thomas Harper is
warden for the Ovando district,
while Gold Creek is headed by Ber-
nard Sauber and Drummond by Ar
thur Ahlin. The BFPA also mans a
CONTINUED On Page Four)
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-08-04
In Our Forests Are Many Mansions


Montana there the best nfo
between
neighbors
By the token there 900 of commercial forest
Office While
acreage rgidy interchangeable This
little smaller than State of Rhode Island Instead
scattered throughout the bring all these sections together
a
but with the timber in Montana.
what with it. Regardless of how
of it. be expanded Every interest has the best idea
TIMBER don't the TIMBER Keep
everybody n just it for animals
people, don't at al. Do! Dont Stop! Go! Yes!
stewardship public lands
day? Stewardship trust whether
public public
n confidence public whose particular
met? This not alone the challenge the State Forester
public handling public public
must be complex the problem.
Many words said The
Wise thing left TOMORROWthe
the which
of faithah that there future that will
challenges greater numbers yet still with
with which to work.
it's contemplation
will live the
unnamed oresters and loggers Still
bridges built telephone
sales made all with a the
Many indeed
ca the the
is cathedral that
training and they make different appraisal
cuar suaton both be right both
fishing hunting cabin site
timber watershed They
that
children theirs
future solve This the manifestation
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1961-02-08

90MEWHERE in one of the many homes and offices
~ of New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller, there
- hangs canvas in OIL an abstraction Of mid
western landscape called "Song of the Midwest"
Lowe, who was as "surprsed as anyone could be"
when she received letter while studying in France
last summer from the Governors secretary stating that
he was interested in the painting.
The canvas was one in series of 10 mdwestern
scenes which Miss Lowe completed shortly before
leaving the U.S. for three month study period in AK
En-PTovence, on the French RiVeria following her
graduation from the Art Institute of Chicago. "Song
of the Midwest" was one of two paintings submitted
by Miss Lowe to the Nordes Art Gallery in New York
for an exhibition by young American artists.
The successful young artist who says she began
to paint seriously "ony four years ago" is an avid
reader, stepped in the novels of Marcel Proust Bal
FAC, Moss Hart and James Thurber
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1961-02-08

Born in Chicago and one of SIX children, Miss
Lowe is currently seeking Fulbfight scholarship for
study in Italy, where she hopes to pursue her two
speciaIites, abstract and portrait painting When she
returns to Europe, Miss Lowe undoubtedly will stop
in France where two Of her paintings are currently
being sold in MaseilIes by representatives Of the
International Galleries.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1961-02-08

When asked what her most exciting experience
was while on the French Rivera. she said al enjoyed
very much seeing Picasso when he would come into
Ax-En-Pfovence for tea and TO talk with other artists
and lntellectuaIs."
Ibid you talk with hlm2"
mo, never talk to famous people" she laugh
Ingly replied.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1961-02-08

SONG OF THE MIDWEST" an abstraction Of
mdWestem Illinois landscape BY YOUTH
jul artist Maxine Lowe. The painting was bur-
chased last year BY Governor Nelson Rockefeller
after being Diewed at the Nordles Gallery in NeV
York City.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-10-05
SPECIAL NOTICE

BE first to have a Royal toy and
variety party. For information
call PO 1920
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-10-05
|ns Answer

We are running for re-elec
ton on a platform Of continu-
ing good government and mu.
nicipal services in East Cleve.
land.
East Cleveland has a long
standing reputation for eff
cient, honest and economical
government wit h excellent
police, fire, waste collection
and other services. Our tax
rate has been consistently one
Of the lowest in the county.
Our opponents apparently do
not think that we have had
good government and munich
pal services in East Cleveland.
This is a question for the
voters to decide on Nov. 9TH.
Our record and platform of
good services and low taxes
speaks for itself and we believe
that nothing can be accom-
plished by a debate.
J. DURANT MIX,
President of Commission
PAUL. w. BROER,
Vice Pres. of Commission
RALPH H. BARTON,
City Commissioner
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-10-05
7sk, 7sk!

Dear Editor.
The person who stole the
child's homemade lawn chair
from the driveway at 1912 Hay
den ave-, the night of Sept. both.
| would like to thank you for
reconstructing the barricade it
was used to hold up. You did a
real neat job. But why didn't
you take the other chair while
you had the opportunity? You
would then have had pair of
chairs, like | had before you
stole one. !. myself, would hate
to see my child sitting in some
thing that | stole, like a COM
mon thief, in the middle Of the
night. I'd sure hate to have my
neighbors read this too, after
you have lied to them that you
the child's chair in an
honest manner. How much do
you earn q week? $100-S125.
You couldn't afford such an
article Of little value, so friend,
keep it with my blessing. Call
me at UL. l-6053 sometime and
| will build you a picnic table
to match the chair. III leave it
in the same driveway for you
so | won't know who you are.
Believe me, | wouldn't want to.
If this letter has hit home,
and you are ashamed to keep
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-10-05
The, M MA1L Aex

the chair please don't return it.
Above all please don't destroy
it. Give it to some poor child
who will enjoy it. l can make
chair because God gave
me a pair of honest hands to
work with. What did he give: or
fail to give you, my Friend?
l.. 0. Hughes
1912 Hayden ave.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-10-05
Golden Weddinq

A 50th Golden Wedding An
Iniversary was celebrated by
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Anglin re-
Gently at East Cleveland Savings
and Loan reception room in the
form of a buffet supper and re-
|ception. There were 100 guests
present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anglin were
married in Ironton, O., Sept.
18th, 1911. There are four daugh-
ters who were all present with
their husbands and children.
Mrs. Louise Caspell of Mon
ongahela, Pa.
Mrs. Catherine Szabo Of Cleve-
land,
Mrs. Marcella Galbreath of
Cleveland Heights.
Mrs. Nadine Brown of 4Albu-
querque, Nm.
All seven grandchildren were
present.
Emerson Thompson was mas
ter of ceremonies who compiled
a complete This is Your Life
and presented a book of it to
the couple.
Songs Of the Gay Nineties
were sung by the group, led by
son-in-law William Galbreath.
and assisted by orchestra of
Rudy Felz. Many lovely gifts
were received in the traditional
color of gold.
Some of the out of town guests
were: Mrs. Anglin's three bro
theirs, Ray, Roy and S. Z. Wo-
mack of KY; niece and husband.
Mr.. and Mrs. Drumheller of
Chilicothe, O.; Mr.. Angsin's sis
ter and husband, Mr.. and Mrs.
Conley of Huntington.
W. Va; and Harry Quiggin of
Phoenix, Ariz.
Mr.. Anglin retired from CTS
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-10-05

after 40 years of service six
years ago. They have been resi-
dents of East Cleveland for 80
years.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-10-05

OPPORTUNITIES
BEAUTY SHOP

DGNO OIIS/I
ESTABLISHED In Euclid: single
building with parking, only 2
years young. $500; low rent. To-
year lease. E. j. Eckart, broker,
KE. l-l440.
GENERAL practice for sale. estab-
lished 80 years. vicinity East
125th-St, Clair ave-; records. Of
flee. equipment and drugs, rea-
sonable. Call Gil. l-l429; or resi-
dence KE 1-1452
TAVERN 935 East l52nd, Five
Points. DIS license ". 6-0596
BEAUTY shop; owner forced to
retire; Five Points area; best
offer takes it. UL. 1-1889 or
VIII. 2-1l36.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-10-05
Free Movie Tickets

You con ee. pdir OF com
plimento.Y tickets to the Shaw
Hayden Thedtre by reading the
names In ten ods scattered thru
the paper. II you find your name
lust clip the ad and ,uke il TO
the Show-HoYden Theatre and
you'll get two free tickets.
Now thru Saturday. Windup OF
celebration week! Free cigars.
roses. Pepsi.Colo! On the screen.
Ado" Giant eiveuwoy So,ur-
day mite.
Saturday Matinee: IS cartoons.
Stooges comedy. free popsicles
for all.
Sunday. Monday and Tuesdoy.
"Tommy Tell Me True" and
"PollYonno."
Starts next We'd. "RomonoH
and Juliet"
Check all the ads and maybe
you'll find your name. II no, this
week. be sure TO look next week.
good Tor 20 tickets al the Show
Hayden Theohe.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-10-05
RuMMAGE SALE

TUESDAY. Wednesday. Oct. 10th
ilth, Collinwood Congregational
Church basement, East l50tl ano
Aspinwall. Sunshine Class,
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-10-05

Dear Editor.
About the only thing agree
on in the rebuttal of Richard
Hines in his letter to you is his
RIGHT to disagree with the pol
! icy of the Leader in not endors-
| ing candidates for local office.
Other than this right, Mr.. Hines
shows little more than possible
good judgment in aspiring to
The great profession Of journal
ism in one of the nations great
universities.
Although in his letter Mr..
Hines is in the right city and
possibly on the right street, he
cannot seem to find the house
with the right address. What he
seems to be wanting TO say is
that the editors of the Leader
should inform the readers and
citizens of East Cleveland as to
what the present administration
al candidates have done and
what the aspirants hope to do.
But instead of stopping there,
Mr.. Hines further states that
your newspaper should then en-
dorse a candidates or group Of
candidates.
Aye, now there's the rub, if
YOU will permit a little borrow
ing from Shakespeare.
Can there be any intelligent
doubt as to the Leaders report
ing of what is going on in East
Cleveland or the City's growth
and the accomplishments or nom
accomplishments of its leaders
therein? Come now, Mr.. Hines,
won't you agree that the An
niversary Edition was like a
good vintage wine that made
the dinner a complete success
in support of this great anniver-
sary?
Inform the readers and stick
to factual reporting Definitely
yes!
Such problems as the abate-
ment of sluns, parking, prevent
ing businessmen's decline, the
holding together of this good
city, to name a few, / am sure
would stymie even the best ef-
forts of a King Solomon. These
are real problems and Charles
Carran ct al know these prob
lens, the coping with these prob |
lens and seeking solutions to
these problems every day.
The voters here, by the same
token, are the real people who
live in this city and are subjected
to these problems. They are the
homeowners and intelligent citi-
zens who have been and will be
by the results Of these
problems. They are the ones who
can look about and see for them
only they can make judg-
ment on the adequacy OF mad
of any administration or
specific office holder and make
up their minds, then independ- |
emily preserving that precious
heritage Of voting their choice
without any need Of being
told how and for whom to vote.
Very truly yours,
Joseph NJ. Prokop
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-10-05

Raymond Beols. 1854 No. Lockwood
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-10-05
Political
Challenge
Dear Editor:

Dear Editor:
In recent issue Of your news
paper, you questioned the wis
dom of your reporting political
news in East Cleveland, and
since that time we have noticed
that you have not been doing
so. This policy was criticized in
a letter to the editor last week.
We believe that a newspaper
should print all the news that 5
fit to print. "News' is defined
by Webster as a matter of IN
terest to newspaper readers.
Certainly the political activity
and platforms of candidates for
the East Cleveland City Com
mission are a matter Of ut
most interest and concern to
your readers.
We further believe that a
newspaper should do more than
merely report the news. 1t is
the most logical medium for
taking the lead in public service
during a political campaign by
sponsoring events that will serve
to inform the voters Of the plat
forms and records of the respec-
tive candidates. 1t is for this
reason that we make the fol-
lowing proposal.
We ask that you sponsor a
debate to discuss their respec-
tive platforms between the un-
dersigned slate members and
their opponents; that you lay
the ground rules for such a de-
bate and provide the forum and
moderator. OF course, we would
be willing to meet our share Of
the financial obllgatlonS.
You are we'll aware that time
is running out for this cam
paign and that as candidates
we must use every opportunity
to acquaint the voters with the
facts. We are therefore send
ing a copy Of this letter to all
local candidates.
Gentlemen, this is not pol
itical maneuver. We are entirely
sincere in suggesting this meth
cd Of enlightening the voters
let the chips fall where they
may.
Sincerely yours,
John J. Ewers
Dorothy Scholl
Tom Stevenson
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-10-05

WANTED. ride to Toronto, Ontario
Friday evenings back SUNDAYS.
MU. 1-66O8 evenings. MU. l-640o
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-10-05

David +. Drake, son of Mr..
and Mrs. John +. Drake, 1927
Carver I'd, Cleveland Heights,
has been pledged to Sigma AL
pha Epsilon national fraternity
at Denison University, Gran
vile, where he is freshman.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-10-05

MAN wants TO share ride to down.
town area. 8 a. m. to .. m.
AN. l-247o
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-10-05
RACk-TO-SCHOOI.,

b \ { k-IU-SCHUUL. Jheck
our many display advertise
ments for those wonderful
"Back-to-School" bargains so
many stores are now featuring.
Don't forget to tell them you
read it in this paper!
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-10-05

garages, leveled and
Strengthened, overhead doors in
stalled or repaired, all makes
serviced or adjusted. MU. l-l3l7,
a,,utIy11e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1961-10-13
HOLLYWOOD
BY SHEILAH GRAHAM
Joan Getting Around

every time the camera turned
Finally. Otto, whose "a. and
c." movie is in color, told them
1.-The colors of your dresses
clash" and eliminated them
both without causing eternal
hatred between them. That
takes diplomacy.
The one-thought play has
come to Brazil. June Havoc
writes. In South America with
her State Department spon-
Sored tour, June saw a play
about a man dying on the
street, whose only desire is for
a passer-by to kiss him. 1t
is based on a real story.
y + =
Roger Moore explained in
Europe why he eliminated him
self from the Maverick" series
Il don't like loud bangs" He
said he always closed his eyes