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# Page -2- Also for music lovers — the County Library is Beaufort lends records It IS not a large collection yet, but we have enjoyed the classical records we have brought home# happy gift selectors should head foi* the SEASpLL WONDERS AND PINE GIFTS shop on the Salter Path Road on the north side*about a quarter of a mile east of the Holiday Inn* Cochran, whose shop this is, are both scientists whose specialty is malacology (the science of mollusks, to us laymen). Theirs is an interesting background. At one time, Bill Cochran operated a one-man airline from Buxton-on-Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke. He ilew a three seater and operated off the highway. Back durins 4 ?! Pacific area and later was commander of during the Berlin airlift. He Is a it. Colone: ^ Buxton the Cochrans gravitated to i S 5® fJ sometimes using his plane to fly people hospital in Sealevel. All these years he and his wife coneoted, studied, and sold shells. Back then they used to go shelling by air on Hatteras — fly low looking for concentra- Tions or shells and then land on deserted beaches. Many times they * f full of shells and so much driftwood that it a X shells, but not using diving using a snorkel works better when you are hunting for shells. In Florida, they dive for shells near Snaibel Island, Although they sell North Carolina shells and y'^u their record size Scotch Bonnet and Olive Shell (ollva .'they import about 90% of their shells, most of them 1^1? their storage area are crate after crate shells which have to be cleaned, frequently with a wire brush po ered by a small motor, and buffed before they are ready to sell, fascinating shells in the shop — colorful Shells from little tree snails in Haiti, the Jewel Box Shell w Llon"s Pasr, Melon Shells which the Ravanelli Scallop which has one flat m.f+ ■ * more shells you see, the more interested you become, but n,t+J interesting of all is talking with authorities like Bill and Kutn Cochran. New neighbors - EIWOOB (El) and lENN RATIIPPE have moved into their lovely new home on Pecan Court, Their former home was Park Ridge, ^'-n nj } advertising for twenty-five years and then wner of Baldwin music and teaching business for five years and nnfl f ^hey have a son in Denver, Colorado, mn^ir 1 + ^ Wheaton, Illinois, and two grand-children, El had m^y interests; Ann loves nature, plants, and wild life. We welcome xnem to our shores. P.S. And our reporter, A.H., says this h^me has real personality, SWANSBORO ADVENTURE; Try the SEAFARER RESTAURANT some day when you are poking around that quaint little harbor town just over the arched Seafarer is on the right as you approach Swans- ooro, before the two small bridges. They have a fine, especially veil-seasoned Manhattan (that*s the tomato) clam chowder, and really niade-upon-order shrimp and oyster burgers, as well as many other |oodies. It’saa friendly and informal and busy little place, with sensible prices. And, whether you go by boat or car, you’ll love Swansboro itself, with its several specialty shops, including gifts, antiques, and fine sportswear. There are also some neat old houses. spring, and we are working on our yards and gardens. Our building inspector, Ray Scoggins, has asked us to remind you that when you are planting shrubs, you should not plant anything on the right of way. Shrubs must be ten feet back from the road, and fences should be back on the property line. The right of way has to be kept clear for ease in mowing. , If are learning to knit or ciiochet or do drewel embroidery or needlepoint, ELIZABETH AMES would be glad to help you with your pro-
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