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Friday, April 7. 1950 THE PILOT—Southern Pines, North Carolina Page Five In and Out of Town Mr. and Mrs. Hill McCollum and i Sgt. Julian Smith of Ft. Ben- daughter, Sarah Johnston, of ning, Ga., arrived in Southern Leaksville and college spring va cationers John McCain of the UNC Medical school. Miss Jame Todd McCain of Agnes Scott and John Reagan of Columbia Presby terian seminary, Decatur, Ga., left last week after visiting Mrs. P. P. McCain. Mrs. J. B. Gifford, Miss Mabel Williams, Miss Carrie Proctor, and Miss Bertha Bennett enjoyed a two-day trip to Wilmington a few days ago. They visited the Orton Plantation, motored around beautiful Greenfield lake and found many places to interest them, Mrs. Edward O. Kopriver and baby Sue are visiting relatives in Akron, Ohio. Mrs. C. H. Collester is recuper ating at her home from an opera tion which she underwent at Moore County hospital Her daughter, Mrs. Fletcher Moore, who had been here since the mid dle of the month, returned to her home in New York last week end. Miss Gussie Cameron of Ra leigh spent a week end here vis iting her sisters. Misses Mary and Rebecca Cameron. Women’s College students here from Greensboro to spend the spring holidays with their families were Misses Peggy Phillips, Janet Menzel, Betty Baucom, Betty Cook, Catherine Sitterson and Peggy Jean Cameron. Miss Cam eron attended a house party at Myrtle Beach with college friends over the week end before coming to Southern Pines. Mrs. E. W. Marble and daughter Fae Elizabeth were in Rocking- bam shopping recently, and from here they went to Cheraw, S. C., nd joined the Garden Pilgrimage, insiting beautiful old homes, col- rful gardens and historic places, last week they were in.Fayette- ille on Wednesday and Thursday. Mr .and Mrs. Ben W. Smith of lanford and H. C. Cameron of divia were recent visitors of Mrs. J. Cameron at the home of Mr. nd Mrs. J. B. Cameron. Mrs. Elsie Smith and Miss Har- iet Wallace of Freeport, N. Y., vere guests at Magnolia Lodge everal days last week. Mrs. Edith Moore has returned o Cambridge Springs, Pa., after pending some time at the Belve- ere hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Honeycutt nd children, Skippy and Janie, isited Mr. and Mrs. John Cam- ron in Asheboro overnight Sun- ay. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Lee left uesday for their home at Gibson, land, Md. They have leased eir home here for a year to M!r. id Mrs. C. L. White of New Pines Sunday morning and paid a brief visit to his sister Mrs. Way- land Blue, before joining his fam ily at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith, on Vass, Rt. 2. Mrs. Blue and son Bill accompanied him there and spent the day. Mrs. Smith and children, Johnny and Sandra, who had been with relatives for three months while Sergeant ?iriith was on a trip to Puerto Rico for maneuvers, returned to Georgia with him Monday. Miss Josephine Hall, Miss Peg gy Bethune, Miss Jessie Bright Ferguson and Mrs. Archie Byrne and daughter, Ann, all of Raeford, called on Mr. and Mrs. Wayland Blue Tuesday night. Misses Ann Pearson and Toni Richards flew to Miami this week to pay a short visit to Mr. and Mrs. W. L. White and their young daughter, former residents of Southern Pines. Mrs. W. J. Nelson, of Anniston, Ala., has been spending several days with her sister, Mrs. W. M. Edwards, at her home on North Ridge street. They will leave to day with Mr. and Mrs. John ScuU of Raeford to visit Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Edwards, of North Wilkesboro. Mrs. Ethel Haight of Washing ton, D. C., sister of Mrs. S. B. Richardson, arrived Thursday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Richardson for the Easter week end. Miss Louise Milliken returned to St. Mary’s college, Raleigh, Tuesday after spending the spring holidays with her parents. Dr. and Mrs. J. S. Milliken. Master Sgt. Jake W. Lindsay of Fort Bragg, 100th winner of the Congressional Medal of Honor and a member of the John Boyd post, VFW, spent last week end in town as the guest of Dick Stephens. Mrs. George Caton of New Bern and Norfolk has been visiting her ^on-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. C. Harwood Bowman, for several days. Mr. and Mrs.' Johnnie A. Hall will spend the Easter week end in Washington, D. C., with Mr. Hall’s sisters. First Lieut. Dolores Hall and Miss Muriel HaU. Dr. and Mrs. C. N. Smith of Washington, D. C., are spending some time in Southern Pines and are guests at the Hollywood. Dr. Smith’s sister, Mrs. Fredd Suitt of Durham, spent Wednesday here with them. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Moulton, Congregational missionaries from India, were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. WiUiam P. .Davis. After filling speaking engage ments here, they went to Greens boro Sunday afternoon. Mr. Moulton plans to sail on the Garden Tour Brings Hundreds Here To Revel In Southern Pines Charm Springtime provided two gold en days for the scheduled garden tour of the Southern Pines Gar den .club, and beauty-lovers from all over the state took advantage of them—^far more, in fact, than had been anticipated. So successful were the Monday and Tuesday events that the tour was extended to Wednesday af ternoon, for late comers and store employees unable to attend ear lier. Though the crowds were re duced, the procession of admiring visitors continued until an esti mated 400 persons had toured the dozen beautiful honies and gar dens on display. While many were Southern Pines and Pinehurst residents and visitors, the majority came from other towns, as far as Charlotte on the west and Kinston on the east, and numerous visitors from other states were in the touring groups. Following green arrow markers, they went from the Trousdell gar den to Paint Hill Farm, to the Lit tlefield and Barnum gardens; the garden of Mrs. Katherine McCoU, the D. W. Winkelman home and grounds; and the E. C. Stevens home; “Loblolly,” home of the Harry M. Vales, and the W. D. Campbell home and grounds; Weymouth, the Boyd home; Pick- ridge, home of the Harold A. Col lins, and Mrs. Audrey K. Kenne dy’s Seven Stars—aU drew gasp ing breaths of wonder from their admiring guests as vista after gardened vista opened before them. IJ^dia early this spring, but Mrs. Moulton wiU re main in the states for the gradua tion of their daughter. ABC Manager Reports On Profits And Activities e Geiger Chemical compahy at berdeen. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Reams re- rned home Monday from a eek’s trip. Mrs. Reams visited lends in Boston, and Mi*. Reams tended a paper convention in ew York, joining her in Boston lursday. The boys, Claude, teorge and Tom, accjompanied em to Richmond, where they ent the time visiting their andmother. Mr. and Mrs. James Pleasants d children, Julian and Rodney, ent to Washington, D. C., on ednesday of last weel^ and re- rned Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Dan S. Ray visited r. and Mrs. Dan S. Ray HI, in lurinburg Fiiday. Mr. Ray, who cently underwent an appen- ctomy at the Laurinburg-Max- 1 hospital, was able to return his work as news editor of The urinburg Exchange, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Benson were lied to Woodleaf Saturday be- use of the illness of his father, A. Benson. Mrs. Benson re- rned Sunday, but Mr. Benson mained until Tuesday, at which ae his father’s condition seem- somewhat improved. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Parker spent ;t weekend at Cherry Grove, S. with Mr. Parker’s uncle and nt, Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Parker. Vliss Betty Flinchum visited at m College during last weekend. Fames Prim', driving home from arlotte Wednesday, brought ng his sister, Mrs. Ruby Dees, that city, to spend the night ;h the Prims here and attend Elks’ barbecue. Miss Barbara Pierce, of Boston, ter of Postmaster A. Garland rce, spent several days this ek with Mr. and Mrs. Pierce at ir horne on Weymouth road. )r. G. C. Herr and his daughter, 3S Sieger Herr, had as their !sts for several days last week broiher. Dr. F. W. Herr, and ighter, Miss Gloria, of Water- •y. Conn., also Mrs. F. W. Herr, and young son, Francis 3rd, of ^ Orleans. They stopped over their way from New Orleans Waterbury, where Mrs. F. W. r, Jr., and her son will visit a while. dexander Crane of the school design at State college, Ra- h, and Mrs. Jacques Busbee Steeds were dinner guests dday evening of Mr. and Mrs. est L. Ives at Paint Hill Farm. At a meeting of the ABC board held at Carthage Monday, M. G. McRae, county ABC manager, re ported on activities for the nine months just past, and handed in a check for $15,000 to be added to the county treasury from ABC profits. The nine months’ total for the county amounts to $140,000, mak ing a total of $1,328,500 remitted to the county treasurer since in auguration of the" board in 1937. Total sales since July 1, 1949, have been $899,565.85, said Mr. McRae. The State Department of Revenue received $76-446.09 in taxes, and the federal government approximately $305,000. The ABC law enforcement of ficers, C. A. McCallum and C. C. McGee, have in this period made 79 arrests, seized 101 gallons of whiskey, destroyed seven stills and 2,475 gallons of mash. The courts have convicted 55 of those arrested and fined them a total of $2,255. There are 24 cases pending in federal and superior courts. Two Accidents Here Saturday; No One Hurt Two accidents were reported here last Saturday, resulting in some damage to cars but no per sonal injuries. No arrests were made as settlement between the parties was effected in each case, said Chief C. E. Newton. Miss Betty Jo Bowden, 17, driv ing north on North East Broad street, turning to cross the rail road track struck another car in the side. The other driver, who Lingered Late The gardens, filled with azaleas, with new dogwood blossoms just flowering out against the long leaf pines, had many differences too, and each exerted its special charm. Fragrant, sunlit, colorful and gay, they made unforgettable pictures and many visitors linger ed late for full enjoyment. The Shaw House was hospitable headquarters for the tours, filled with bustle and chatter as the guests poured through the small quaint rooms. Luncheon and tea were served and on Tuesday espe cially, facilities were strained to the bursting point. At the Shaw House and each place on the tour. Garden club members and their friends were fTacious hostesses. The Ives, Winr kelman, and Boyd homes were open to the guefets and at Paint Hill Farm', cosy old-fashioned cab in beautifully restored, Mrs. Er nest Ives served refreshments in keeping—old-fashioned ginger bread. Tour Assistants At the Shaw House, ladies on duty included Mrs. W. C. Dead- wyler, Mrs. Walter Harper, Miss Helen Butler, Miss Ellen Maurice, Mrs. Jane Towne, Mrs. Virgil Clark, Mrs. C. A. Smith, Mrs. Ju dith Ilsley. At the gardens and homes were Miss Laura Kelsey, Mrs. Fraser Knight, Mrs. F. B. Howland, Mrs. B. F. Kraffert, Mrs. Wallace Ir win, Mrs. Lament Brown, Mrs. John Beasley, Mrs. R. E. Rhodes, Mrs. R. W. McMillan, Mrs. J. R, Marsh, Mrs. Heizmann Mudgett, Mrs. Reed Healy, Mrs. J. B. Swett, Mrs. L. T. Avery, Mrs. P. P. Mc Cain, Mrs. Constance Richards, Mrs. Norris Hodgkins, Mrs. Ernest Morell, Mrs. John Dundas, Mrs. Charles Coveil, Mrs. George Leon ard, Mrs. Charles Crowell, Miss Harris and Mrs. Annabelle Pear son. The committee in charge of this most successful project consisted of Mrs. W. D. Campbell, chairman, Mrs. Ernest Ives and Mrs. E. C. Stevens. PUNCH, BROTHERS Saturd(ay afternoon, April 29, should see some hustling and bustling in and out of business places here, as vis itors go from one to the other with punch tickets in their hands. Having his ticket punched inside not less than 10 places will entitle the holder to a handsome prize. This will be a feature of the state Alcoholics Anonymous convention to be held here that weekend. Each conven tion visitor will be given a pimch ticket, and Saturday afternoon will be left free for downto-wn expeditions. With 500 to 800 men and women expected to attend, a lively time is foreseen in the business section. All members of the Sandhill Merchants as- ' sociation are being invited to participate, paying $5 toward ’ the cost of the prizes. Business Property Changes Hands Huge Throng At Barbecue Despite Chilly Weather Property fronting 234 feet on South West Broad street, between the Newton home and Dantes res taurant, was purchased this week by L. H. Cherry, Jr., of Southern Pines and C. B. Campbell, vice president of the American Trust company of Charlotte. The new owners say they have no immediate plans for develop ment of the tract, bought ,from Harold A. Collins, but that they have already been approached on several projects and will consider which among them will be in the best interests of the community. Mr. Campbell, who was original ly from Aberdeen, but has been in Charlotte a good many years, has had other business dealings with Mr. Cherry in Charlotte but none before in Southern Pines. This is one of several recent real estate transactions of interest to local business. John Mare, of New York City, vice president of the Sandhills Community Broadcasters, has purchased business property here though what he plans to do with it has not been revealed. Nothing for the present, at least, except continue to rent it to George Nan- opoulos, who has a beer business there. The building is the historic old Central hotel on West Penn sylvania avenue, sold to Mr. Mare by its owner, Joe Montesanti. New business prospects are seen in the purchase by Bill Bow man, of Aberdeen, of two lots on U. S. 1 South, diagonally across fromi, and slightly north of. Sta tion WEEB. The lots were pur chased from A. B. Sally and Mrs. Frank Maples respectively, and give Mr. Bowman a frontage of 200 feet on the highway. He said his plans are not ready for an nouncement, but that he expects to build there soon. No report could be made in time for this week’s paper on pro ceeds of the giant Elks’ barbecue held Wednesday night. That it was indeed “massive, colpssal and gigantic,” however, cannot be disputed. Estimates of the size of the crowd ranged from 5,000 to 7,000 people. They came and came and came, from miles around—in fact, after the 1,963 pounds off barbecue and 1,000 pounds of slaw had all. given out, they kept coming. A downpour of rain all morning, with rapidly falling temperature, had/ indicated a reduction in the anticipated crowds, so plans to increase the amount of food were not carried through. The hosts, therefore, serving at five tables, found themselves caught short, to their embarrassment. An offer to refund the 50 cents paid for sup per was made via loudspeaker, but nobody put in a claim. The site of the barbecue had been changed from Memorial field to the town showgrounds, which are lighted, and the huge crowd milled around inside the riding ring, apparently having a good time despite the cold and the lack of edibles for late arrivals. John Ormsby, chairman, said report would be made on the “take” for the floodlights fund as soon as the cash can be count ed and all bills paid. Maneuvers Bring MPs To Town Commissioners Praise Work Of Miss McCaskill The Army moved to Southern Pines Saturday—at least a good The county commissioners, in regular session at Carthage Mon day, informally spoke their regret to their faithful secretary. Miss Bess McCaskill, that she is de clining to run for reelection to the office of register of deeds, and expressed their commendation of her long and efficient service. An effort to persuade her to change her mind met with a smile and gentle rejoinder, “I think I ought to give someone else a chance.” Business of the day included: Appointment of H. G. Poole, forme board of education mem ber, to the county board of public welfare for a three-year term, succeeding Earl McDonald. Other membsrs are J. B. Edwards of Aberdeen and E. Carl Brady of Robbins. Granting of two licenses for beer sales, to Colonial Stores, Inc., and Stitzer Hotel corporation of Southern Pines. Receipt of a letter fromi George S. Coble, Sixth District highway commissioner, approving eight of 10 roads recommended for addit ion to the county system (for maintenance only) and disapprov al of two. Appointment, in joint meeting with the board of health and board of education, of L. L. Marion to succeed himself for a three-year term on the county McCAIN District Meeting of Municipalities Here A district meeting of the N. C. League of Municipalities will be part of it, in the form of an MP I “ Southern Pines Monday was coming south, was John Oli ver Stevens, Negro. A car owned by James Stoots and operated by his father, head ing toward Fort Bragg on Con necticut Avenue extension, was struck broadside by a car which came out of Highland road with out stopping. The second car, owned by George J. Jenks, was driven iby Miss Martha Roach. The Stoots car was considerably damaged. Rew Robbins Veep And Family Here New residents for Southern Pines are Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Grant, who have taken a home on Highland road following Mr. Grant’s transfer here from Red Springs by the Robbins Mills, Inc. Mr. Grant, manager of the Red Springs unit of the Robbins Mills for the past several years, has suc ceeded W. P. Saunders, new presi dent of the corporation, in -the vice presidency. His office will be at the Aberdeen miU, where the main offices were moved from Robbins recently. Mr. Grant is from Mebane, in Alamance county, and is a grad uate of Davidson college. His wife, the former Miss Elizabeth Pomeroy, is from the nearby town of Graham. They have a daugh ter, Betty, aged two. They are Presbyterians and Mr. Grant at the time of his move was president of the Red Springs Ro tary club. Pinehurst Firemen Hold Dance, Contest Friday The Annual Benefit dance and Queen of the Sandhills contest of patrol unit which will cover Southern Pines, Pinehurst and Aberdeen during the maneuvers. Headquarters were established at the police station, where a desk sergeant will be on duty from 6 o’cloc knightly. Also on the job is a duty sergeant, a walking pa trol consisting of two men and a jeep on constant tour among the three communities. The men are from the 726th MP company, moved in from Fort Dix, N. J., to keep things in hand during the maneuver period, which will last until the middle of May. So far, there have been few sol diers here from the maneuver area. Sunday brought the first small invasion. As always, they were made welcome. No trouble was reported by the MPs or local police. the Pinehurst volunteer fire de partment will be held Friday, April 14, from 9 p. m. to 1 a. m. in the Pinehurst high school gym. Coy Tucker and his Orchestra, from New Orleans, will play for the event, coming direct from an engagement at Langley field, Vir ginia. This notable band is now on a tour of the south, appearing in some of the foremost night spots, hotels and ballrooms. The Queen of the Sandhills con test is open to all yoimg ladies of Moore county, with some hand some prizes awaiting the lUcky girl. Last year Miss Dot Hunsuck- er of Robbins, sponsored by Elise High school, was crowned queen, with Miss Susan Page Swearin gen and Miss Bobbie Dean Phil lips of Aberdeen as runners-up. Wildlife Club Has Shooting Match A. A. Norton and Willie Frye, both of Southern Pines, walked off with the prizes at a shooting match held by the Sandhills Wild life club Wednesday afternoon in the shooting pit near Manly. Both won hams in the .22 rifle A good crowd turned out and some excellent markmanship was seen. A countywide meeting, to be held at the courthouse in Car thage, will be held soon to effect wider organization of the club, ac cording to Bus Doyle, secretary. afternoon, April 24, one of a series being called throughout the state by Miss Davetta N. Steed, executive secretary, of Raleigh; for discussion of plans and poI icies. Invited to attend the meeting here will be representatives of the municipal governments of all incorporated towns in Moore, Hoke, Lee, Montgomery, Harnett, Cumberland, Richmond, Scotland and Sampson counties. About 60 people are expected. The discussion session will be held at the Highland Pines Inn, and will be followed by a chicken fry on the Elks Lodge grounds at which the Southern Pines town board will be hosts. Arrange ments are being made for the event by Mayor C. N. Page and Howard F. Burns, town clerk and treasurer. (Continued from Page 1) Pines Mrs. McCain lived for many years at N. C .Sanatorium, where first her father, Dn L. B. Mac- Brayer, and then her husband, the late Dr. Paul McCain, held the of fice of medical superintendent. She is a director of the Sanatori um, whose post office was re named McCain two years ago in memory of her husband. She is actively interested in young people and their education, is a member of the board of trus tees of Woman’s college, Greens boro, and was on the trustees’ committee of the Greater Univer sity appointed by Governor Scott to select the new president. She has served as president and in other important offices of the FayetteviUe presbyterial, and has long held the.equsb of Flora Mac donald, a Pre^yterian institution, close to her h^ft. In 1948 she headed the Flora Shaw Page Memorial Fund cam paign in the presbyterial for the renovation and furnishing of a corridor of rooms at Flora Mac donald. Mrs. McCain was elected “North 'Carolina Mother of the Year” in 1946. From 1940 until 1944 she was State Democratic vice chairman. LocaUy, Mrs. McCain served in 1948 as president of the Moore County Hospital auxiliary, is cur rently president of the Moore County Maternal Welfare associ ation, and two years ago assisted in the organization of the civic- minded Southern Pines Garden club and served as its first presi dent. She has been active in the work of the Moore County Tuberculosis association, an organization of whose national body her husband was president. Many other accomplishments stand to the credit of this lady, of which she would probably rate as the most important the raising of a fine family of boys and girls. One son, Paul, lost his Efe in the war; the other, John, is a medical student at the University of North Carolina. A daughter, Lillian Irene, is a full-fledged doctor and is married to another. Dr. Wilbur McFarland, a UNC alumnus. An other daughter is Mrs. Hill McCol lum of Reidsville and the young est, Jane Todd, is a student at Agnes Scott. EASTER SIGNAL CORPS (Continued from Page 1) national emergency.” A survey of the local field and facilities was made last December by Lieut. Col. Lowery R. Moore, assistant chief of the military training branch of the Signal Corps. Final approval came from the Chief Signal Officer, Maj. Gen. S. B. Akin, who wrote from Wash ington: “In view of the ever in creasing importance of the time factor in the early stages of mobi lization, the availability of well- trained affiliated units such as these is most essential.” (Continued from Page 1) the pulpit. Sunrise Service For members of all churebeSf the Easter Suprise service of the Moravian church, observed since pre-Revolutionary days, will be broadcast from 6 to 7 a. m. over WEEB. This will come direct from the Moravian cemetery by courtesy of Station WSJS, broad casting over an eight-station net work. Opening with the word^ “He is risen!” spoken by Bishop Kenneth Pfohl as he comes from his house on the Salem College campus, the celebration proceeds along the path through the flow er-decked cemetery, to antiphonal music by the Moravian bend. As dawn breaks, prayers of gladness in the Ressurrection are held on a grassy hillside. ’Thousands an- •lualhr ''ttend the service. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS I wish to announce that I am a candidate for the office of Regis ter of Deeds of Moore County, subject to the action of the Demo cratic Primary. Your support will be greatly appreciated. R. E. BENNETT. CURRIE (Continued from Page 1) hurst, and Carlton C. Kennedy, of Carthage. Miss Ethel Davis, in cumbent, is believed also to be se riously considering offering to keep the job. J. W. “Bunch” Sheffield, of Eastwood, is the latest to file in opposition to Sheriff C. J. McDon ald. C. H. Bennett of Carthage has been in the field for some time. Mr. Sheffield, a na-vy vet eran 33 years old, is owner and operator of the Eastwood Trading company. Before entering the service he worked for the A & P store here, and was manager of the store at Pinehurst. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Irvin of Harrisburg, Pa., are visiting their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. James Irvin. Guests of the Rev. and Mrs. R. L. House are Mrs. House’s mother and grandmother, Mrs. T. G. Hy- atte and Mrs. W. B. Baker, both of Newport News, Va. NO The Board of County Commissioners will receive sealed bids for one 1948 Chevrolet Sta tion Wagon, on Monday, May 1,1950, up to three o clock in the afternoon. The right is reserved to reject any and all of these bids. This Chev rolet Station Wagon is stored at the Riddle Ser vice Station, Carthage, N. C. Bids should be sent to the I COUNTY ACCOUNTANTS OFFICE Carthage, N. C.
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