^ Years Ago Monday, Storm Wrecked Much of Carteret Town Board Discusses Street Paving Projects ? Cost Estimated Monday Night at $9,232 i Lot Owners Would Pay, Board Says Beaufort town fathers discussed ?treet paving to the tune of $9,232 Monday night at the town hall. The only bitch to the project is "no money." The town proposes to have prop erty owners pay the cost. The cost would be divided between property owners on each side of the street. L. T. Vick, Barrus Construction Co., attended the meeting at the request of the town. Paving pro jects proposed by the town are the following: 100 block of Craven Street, $809.20; 300 block of Craven, $2, 240; 300 block of Pollock $3,3?0 (cost would be halved if rock not used), Sea View Street, $511; and Hill Street, $2,312. Dan Walker, town clerk, ex plained that Powell bill funds can not be used for paving because they are needed for routine street maintenance. The board approved expenditure of $160 to have town lots west of the cemetery cleared. The street commissioner, James Rumley, was asked to obtain merchant coopera tion in putting sweepings from stores in trash can rather than dumping them in the street. A new arrangement of parallel parking spaces, to give cars more maneuvering space without reset ting meters, waa discussed. Two Appointed Mayor Clifford Lewis appointed Dan Walker, clerk, and Commis sioner William Roy Hamilton to arrange for a ceremony to mark opening of the new bridge next month. Charles Harrell, fire chief, re ported that Carolina Power and Light has ordered that all linemen forfeit membership In volunteer fire departments. The order fol lows a recent occurrence when a hospital was without power due to linemen not being able to go on the job because they were at a fire, Mr. Harrell said. The board approved $20 in dues to the Stat* Firemen's Association and approved payment of expenses for two rescue squad members who recently attended a meeting at North Wilkesboro. The chief requested two more paid drivers, but was told the money is not available. Siren Distasted Firemen were given permission to clean and re-wire the air raid siren on the water tank and test it once a month. Commissioner Gerald Hill said fire hydrants should be tested monthly too. At the request of commissioner Hill, Mr. Walker read the town's accounts payable. Accounts out standing total about $10,000, Mr. Hill deduced. Fire, police and street statistics ?ere given by the respective com nisalooers. Present, In addition to those mentioned, were Commissioners W. R. Hamilton, James Rumley, Math Chaplain; Gerald Woolanl, building inspector; Gray Hassell, town engineer; Wardell Fillin game, street superintendent; Guy Springle, police chief; and Gene Smith, town attorney. Explorer Scouts, Dates, Take Cruise Friday Night The Explorer Scoots, Post No. tl, Newport, held its annual coed part? aboard the Jack Piper VII Friday night. They enjoyed danc ing, aoft music and refreshments while cruising along the inland waterway and the Beaufort bar. Aboard wer* Philip Gurganua, Linda Pringls, Eric Gray, Betty Frances Gould, Lyndon N orris, Joan Ray Gray, Joe Garner, In grid Peters, Gordon Slaughter, Anita Fay Haaaley, llunroe Gar ner Jr., Frances Pincus, Victor Reynolds, Nancy Sanders, Ray Garner, Shelby Fukhar, and Billy Green. Chaperones were Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Slaughter, Mr. and Mrs. Kit Norris, Mr. and Mrs. Redmond Priagle, Mr. and Mrs. CharUa Gould, aad Mr. and Mr*. Ashton WUlis Jr. The Explorers of Post si extend war inert thanks to Mr. Jack Piper lor Us graciousness and hospitality aad to Captains Roy Dodd and Kemp Wickirer aad crew for their part in making the trip ? most pieaaaat ooe, Mr. Willia comment Eagle dty. Okla. (AP) - John Kranac reports his mother, sister, daughter, grandson and great graadaon all war* bn Ma/ M. ? By P. C. 8ALBBUKY One of the most severe storm* ever to occur along the Carteret coast, within the memory of per son* living today, was the storm that atruck on Aug. II, 1879, 79 yeara ago Monday. All day Sunday the storm signal was seen flying from Fart Macon, but little heed was taken of it. Citizens along the coast were aroused at midnight by the wind which had increased into a gale. A few hours later the storm had reached the height o f its fury, with a high tide that reached inland with force and destruction. The town of Beaufort is recorded to have suffered the greatest losa along the southern coast of the county. Wind and water brought destruction to moat of the build ings in the town facing the inlet. Hotel Crumbles One of Beaufort's landmarka, the Atlantic Hotel, partly built out over the water, was one of the first buildings to crumble under the impact of the storm. The sea son for this famous hostelry was at its height with a houee full of guests, among which were Gov. and Mrs. Thom*s J. Jarvis. Lost in the crash of the building was John D. Huges, who had ren dered aid in clearing the hotel of guests after the water had come in over the first floor. He was mak ing a final check of the building when, undermined by wind and wave, it toppled over into a heap of splintered timbers. Every store and house on the water front was damaged? roofs blown off and chimneys down. Boats large and small were grounded in the yards and street* One of the best stories to come out of the storm was that about Governor Jarvis and his shoes. He was a guest at the hotel and when it became necessary to flee, his first thought was for his shoes. Makeshift Shoes After a frantic search, he found them, and went out carrying them in his hand. In the rush, however, he lost them. Because his feet were so large he was unable to find another pair in town to fit him, and had to wear an oversize pair of rubbers until he reached Raleigh. At Morehead City the large wharf known as Pier No. I was totally destroyed. Many of its iron piling* were torn out. The water tank was wrecked and a large barge belonging to Captain Oak smith was carried across the tracka. It landed in a marsh. The watchman at the depot, Thomas Webb, when the wharf began breaking up, attempted to reach the Macon Houae by wading and swimming. He succeeded in reaching the switch arm to which he clung for hia life. The water broke over him many times and such waa the force of the waves that his clothing was torn off even to half of hia shirt. In one of the lulls in the storm he succeeded in reaching high ground, more dead than alive. The 160 guests rescued from the Atlantic Hotel were brought to Morehead City where a special train awaited them. They had been cared for in the various homes of the town that had not suffered from the atorm. The losa of property by the gueits of the hotel, the building and contents, boat* and nets at Beaufort was eatimated at $100,000. Morehead City fared better with a citizen*' loss of flO.OOO, and a $25,000 loss suffered by the AltNC Railroad. Many inhabitant* felt that the tragedy of this storm was the judgment of God on the people of Beaufort for dancing on Sunday nights at the local hotels! Vacationing Contractor Wants Federal Assistance Waukesha, Wis. (AP)? Confusion over the nation'* economy, Rep. Don Tewes (R-Wii.) noted, is not confined to politicians. Tewcs said be received a letter from a build ing contractor, complaining about the recession and calling for a va riety of federal aid to his industry. The letter was written, Tewes discovered, from Hawaii ? where the hard-pressed contractor was vacationing. Aug. ( ? The Rev. and Mrs. Parks Harris of Raleigh, former pastor of the First Baptist Church here apent Tuesday her* visiting friends. Miss Alma Davis left Sunday for Baltimore, Md., to apeod a while with relatives. Mrs. Archie Lewis and Mrs. Bertie G. Davis of Baltimore, Md., left Saturday, returning home after ?pending two weeks here visiting relatives. Mrs. Fred Baxter of Jackaon ville left Monday, returning home after (pending a week here with her mother, Mrs. Delia Lewis. Dr. and Mrs. Guy Roberts Willis and children of Durham apent the weekend here with Dr. Willis' mo ther, Mrs. Gertie Willis. Mrs. Virgil Harris and daugh ter, Sally Ann, returned home Tuesday from South port where they have been visiting relatives. Mrs. Ruth Wooten, Mrs. Iredell Murphy, also Mrs. Nina Wade of Beaufort returned home Monday from New York City where they attended the convention of the Je hovah Witnesses. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Davis left Sunday for Staten Island, N. Y., to spend a few days visiting Mr. Davis' brother, Guy Maurice Davis and family. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Smith and son, Bruce Jr., of Brunswick, Ga., arrived here Friday night to spend a few days with Mrs. Smith's mo ther, Mrs. Cathleen Gillikin. Mrs. Julia Lewis and grand daughter, June Mentrer, left Fri day for Greensboro where they will visit Mrs. Thomas Stamey. The Rev. and Mrs. L. A. Lewis and daughter, Davetta, of Aurora, arrived here Saturday evening to spend a few days with the Rev. Mr. Lewis's father, S. F. Lewis. Birthday Party Mrs. Melvln Davis entertained Tuesday afternoon at a lawn party for her two daughters, Debra and Melva Lee, who celebrated their 7th and 4th birthdays. Thirty-five children came and played games directed by Mrs. Davis, after which refreshments were served. Debra and Melva Lee opened their gifta while ice cream and, cake were being served. Favors were presented each guest. Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Gillikin en tertained members of their family Wednesday evening at a picnic supper served on the lawn. Those who attended were their daughter, Mrs. Bill Moore and children who are here visiting and son, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Gillikin of New Bern. Also Mr. and Mrs. Stacey Nelson and daughter and. granddaughter at Aulander, the Rev. and Mrs. Leolan Jackson at Maryland and others from New Bern, Beaufort, Morebead City and Gloucester. Golf Club Stockholders To Moot at 8 Tonight Stockholderi i?I City llMtw Aug. ? ? Mrs Jennie Mills of Bridgeton is visiting her sister, Mri. Emily Nelson tod other rela tives and friends. Mr. and Mia. Bill Mclntyre of Rocky Mount spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Adams and Miss Nita Carraway. Mr. and Mrs. George Coymsn and children and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Tompson and little daugh ter, all of New Jersey returned home on Saturday after spending last week with Mrs. Coyman's parents, the J. M. Stallings. Mr. and Mrs. Jtm Stallings Jr. of Havelock spent Sunday with his parents. Mrs. Addie Carraway accom panied her daughter and son-in lav, Mr. and Mr*. John Felton of North River to Nasi Head for a week's vacation an the beach. Mr. and Mr.. Jack SeweU Sr. of Beaufort viaited Mr. and Mrs. Guy Carraway Friday evening. Mra. Lois Stallingi and Mra. Beuie Carraway attended a meet ing In the home agent ! office Mon day afternoon. The Rev. J. E. Smith at Core Creek filled his regular appoint ment here Sunday night. He was accompanied by Mrs. Smith. The Merrimon Home Demonstra tion Club had their annual picnic on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 2, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thur man Pittman. There were 11 pres ent The fish and shrimp were dressed in the fish house and cooked under a tree nearby. While this was being done, some were making salad, preparing the table which was on the lawn by the water, making coffee and hush puppies and by 6 o'clock every thing in ready to Mt and aome of us had worked up a good appe tite. It waa a pretty setting, the tea gulls were there diving and ?creaming, motorboata were pull ing skiers on the creek. The weather was not too hot and everyone had a good time. Among seme of the visitors were the Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Smith of Core Creek, our new Uethodist minis ter; the Rev. Charlie Rice of New Bern, Baptist minister of South River. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brock and family of Tampa, Fla., Mrs. Rock Scharron and two children of Flor ida, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mclntyre of Rocky Mount, Mr. and Mrs. George E. Carraway of Bachelor, Mr. and Mrs. Phillips and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beaver of More head City; Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Lawrence of Newport, Mr. and Mrs. John Felton and children, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Emer, Mrs. Harry Hardy of Beaufort RFD. Aug. 5 ? The Rev. W. R. Hale filled his regular Sunday night ap pointment at the Methodist Church Sunday night. Miss Nancy Day who has been spending some time at New Bern with Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Lupton, returned home Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bratt and | daughter, Mary, spent Sunday with | Mrs. Bratt's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Goodwin. Mr. Lester Day who has been in | Georgia for a few weeks is spend ing a few days with his parents, | Mr. and Mrs. Claude Day. The Woman's Society Christian I Service will meet at the Methodist | Church Friday. Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Lupton and I Recording from Junglo Lulls Coupl* to Sloop Louisville. Ky (AP)-Mr. and Mr?. Leo Halliwell say they have no trouble sleeping after 13 yeari at mlulonariei in the Amawn River Valley. Halliwell made a tape recording of Jungle sounds before they left the Amazon. The couple play the tape every night. They aay it lulla them to sleep. Mrs. Agnes Sherman of New Bern spent the weekend with relativea here. 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