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* WEATHER «■ Scattered showers and turning cooler Moqday. High temperature* around 80 northwest to 70s south east. Tuesday partly cloudy and cool. | , r THE RECORD IS FIRST VOLUME • TELEPHONES 1117-til* DUNN, N. C., MONDAY AFTERNOON. APRIL 23, 1956 FIVE CENTS PER COPY NO. 99 2. BEAUTY, INCORPORATED — Pictured her •re the three top winners in the annual 'Mia Dunn” beauty pageant. Left to right are Joy* Godwin, of Dunn who woo third place; Becky Lei who won the title of "Mina Dunn” and Eretyi Swlo of Angler, the second place winner. Ml* Lee is the <UuthU-r of Mr and Mn. Wilbert Lee. t Misa Godwin to the daafhter of Mr. »nd Mrd. s A. B. Godwin. Jr. and Mtoa Rurtea to the daofUter oT Mr. and Mr*. Harrey Partin of Anfter. It m i e touch dectaion for the Jwdf** 'Daily Record Photo) Becky Lee Crowned "Miss Dunn" J1mm JkinqA By Room ADAMS A PAGEANT, A WEDDING, A DANCE, OTHER NOTES Harnett Coroner Grover C. Hen derson had some uneasy moments the other morning . He parked his Ford station wagon in front of Ed Black's Star Furniture Com pany and took a big load of money ir.to The Commercial Bank. . . When he came out, his station wa gon had disappeared In front of Howard Lee's store sat a Chev rolet station wagon of the same color Mr. Henderson figured that either somebody had stolen Ws station wagon or that the pegkon who owned the Chgjuaiat-J#kghn had taken his through intake so he stuck around and sweated it out , , .As hick would have.lt, Eugene Lee of Dunn. Route 2 drove up pretty soon in Mr. Henderson's station wagon Mr. Lee had bor rewed the station wagon sitting in front of Howard Lee’s from one of his relatives and had taken Mr. Henderson's society buggy through mistake. .The popular county of ficial was the most relieved fellow in town. Becky Lee Is probably the only girl In the history of the State to win a hometown beauty pageant twice, but there Is precedent in the nation In 1852, Evelyn Ay won her hometown contest in iCanthraed an Page Teel A hagel-eyed honey named Becky Lee, who won the' “Miss Dunn" contest in 1954 and was runner-up in the) “Miss North Carolina" pag eant. Friday night was crow ned as “Miss Dunn of 1956." She is the first girl In the town’s history to win the honor twice. Bed Ourganus. State Jaycee presi dent and one of the Judges, said it is the only time to* his knowledge that a girl has ever won the home town title twice. In 1954. Miss tee k*t the State title. Judges disclosed, by only one point to Betty Jo Ring of Lexing ton. Friday night, she won out over nine other girls. The 19-year-old Duke University student a iso won the “Miss Congen iality” award on the vote of the other beautv contestants. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert >Lee of Dunn. ! ' She wore a white floor - length evening gown in the evening dress Judging, and a Mack bathing suit in the figure competition. For the talent part of the contest, she did a dramatic reading entitled. “Chil dren of Ood.” I Miss Peggy Ruth Barfield. “Miss Dunn of 1965 ’ placed the crown on her bead as Jaycee President Bob Leak handed her a bouqftet of red roses. » , FAYE SURLES SECOND Winning second [dace in the Dunn pageant Friday night was Evelyn Faye Buries .of Angier, and Joyce Godwin of Dunn was the third • place winner. Among the other five finalists were Anne Carole Wood ward, a student at Campbell Col lege, and Betty Jean Sills' of Dunn. I A capacity crowd of more than (CanttMMd On Page Eight) Quarterly Earnings Over Halt Million Profits Back Up At Erwin Mills Earnings at Erwin Mills jumped from two cents per fehare for the first three months of 1955 to 47 cents per share during the first quarter of this year. The company announced total net earnings more than one half million dollars during this first three months of this year. In a financial report to stock holders, William H. Ruffin, com pany president, said Erwin Mills had net earnings of $515,735, or 47 cents per share, for the quarter end ing March 31. Ruffin pointed out that in the comparable period last year the textile company had total net earn ings of *23,016 or two cents per share. For the six months ending March 31 of this year, the company re ported net earnings $881374 or 31 cents per share, compared with a i - They’ve Put Their Spines On The Line On Wednesday., Nelson Rosser and Jean Adams will rise from those shunp-correoting seats at Johnson* Restaurant and show whether they have-solne enough to win the district posture contort. Rosier, a senior at Benhaven High School, and Jean Adams, an Angier senior, were the county winner* in a highly compeGtrte race directed, by Dr. Gerald James, county chairman of the posture contest. If either or both the name** entries survive the district Judg ing, they win go to Durham to Mav to try for the state crown. Lillian Hartley of Dunn High was only a shade off the county title, taking second place to Miss Adams. Second place in the hoys division was won by Gene Shaw of LUhng ton. The Judge* who awarded the county trophies included Dr. Von Eh cades of Smithfield. Dr. Bob Downey of Fayetteville and Dr. Bob Hammond of Wilson. School winners, all of whom tried for the title, were Etta Howard, Benhaven; Reid Rogers and Caro lyn Jones. Buie’s Creek: Wayne Adams. Angier: Clarence Prince and Margie Jordan, Lafayette; Jerry Wert and Faye Hickman, Anderson Creek: Tommy Stevens and Joane Reves. Erwin; Glenn Byrd and Lois Jemigan. Coats; Jerry Frix. Dunn; Pat O Quiim and Betty Patterson, Boone Trail and Laura Fuquay, Lillington. Gronddauahter Of Mellon Marries BOSTON (W — A 22 - year - old Radcliffe College senior and heir ess to one of the world's biggest fortunes was married secretly tc a Boston art consultant last No vember, It was disclosed today. She is the former Audrey Bruce granddaughter of the late Andrew W. Mellon of Pittsburgh, formei secretary of the treasury Mellor left 50 million dollars worth of arl to the nation and more than 20( million to charities. Her husband is Stephen Currier a Harvard graduate who is employ ed by a Boston art gallery. Dulles Asserts U. S- Ready To Join Movement NEW YORK (TO — Secre tary of State John Foster Dulles said today the United States is ready to join Wes tern European democracies in ‘exploring the possibilities of converting the North At* lantic Treaty Organization into a closer union of free nations. * In a major policy Kldreas, Dul les said "the time has come to advance NATO" from its initial phase as a mutual defense pact "into the totality of Its meaning." Dulles did not sped out in de tail bis ideas on a closer union. But he Indicated that he was think ing in terms of greater economic and political cooperation. He made clear, however, that ths United States does not envision oowers. but rather a system in which •ach nation would preserve a con siderable measure of independence bn foreign affairs as well as in Its domestic affairs. SPEAKS TO PUBLISHERS “The historic weakness of the West has been its disunity,” Dul les asserted in his speech before the annual Associated Press lunch held in connection with the Amer ican |New|paper Publishers Assn, meeting, j "A_ majaii- task of postwar states manship was to find ways whereby the West can maintain its solid arity. Much has been done. But more can still be done. . . “The peoples who make up the Atlantic community ought, in in creased unity, to resume their great ness. “The North Atlantic Treaty al- j ready serves as an indlspensab> and vital instrument of the Attar.- j tic community. But the time has' . . .come to consider whether its I LAY THAT PISTOL DOWN In the mailbag: “Stolen from me one 32 caliber pistol, during the last week. “Description of the rogue is a colored boy about 18 years old. Now if you don’t return my gun in a few days it will be hard for you. I know you and where you live. MR. AND MRS. CLIFTON DANIEL, Jr.,— A radiant Margaret Truman and h*r newly wedded buaband, CUfton Daniel. Jr., pose on the steps of I Trinity Episcopal Church, Independence, Mo., foy Iowing the wedding ceremony. Seasickness Gone, Grace Now Radiant POUJSNSA, Mallorca 'UV-Prin cess Grace Kelly appeared today to have recovered fully from tj»e seoskknes* that almost ruined honeymoon. 'She mu radiant when she ped ashore last evening to a a gala supper at the swank mentor Hotel and drew gasp* of admiration from a waiting cro#d. The viait ashore waa her first since 4te and Prince Rainier sail ed from Monaco last week on the royal yacht Deo Juvante for a lazy honeymoon cruise. Reports from the yacht said she had been miseartoly seasick almost from the time the Deo Juvante Continued on Page Five "t am trying to give you a chance to save yourself.” The writer: W. E. Johnson. Penie A, Tew. of Roseboro. Rt. 2 died in a Clinton hospital Sun day morning after an extended ill ness. He was a brother of Ivenson Tew and Mrs. Floyd Gower, both of Erwin. DUNN DAIRYMAN HONORED AGAIN Surles Will Head Dairy Observance For the third consecutive year, James Suries of Dunn has been selected to head the June Dairy Month obser vance in Harnett County. j His appointment was announced today by J. Lloyd Langdon of Ra leigh, executive vice presilent of the North Carolina Dairy Products Association. I HIGH PRAISE FOR SURLES In making the appointment, Mr, Langdon said Mr. Surle* is recog nized as one of the outstanding young dairymen of the State and had high praises for the service rendered bv him in the past. Mr. Buries. one of Dunn's lead ing yourw business men, is man ager of Gardner s Dairy Products, Inc., the lareest dairy concern in [ this section of the State. | Chairman Buries has just return ed from an area meeting held at State College in Raleigh to map j out plans for the observance of * dairy week. * ELABORATE fLANS » Elaborate plan* are now under way for the observance in the State, which will be launched by ! kick-off breakfasts In various areas. Governor Luther Hodges will tape a radio broadcast .offi cially proclaiming June as Dairy j Month in North Carolina. A Dairy j Princess will be selected from each of the State’s ten dairy areas and I (Continued on Page Eight) \ CHAIRMAN STOLES Daniels Secluded In 14-Room Villa NASSAU Bahamas <IF — and her New York newspape Jr. went Into seclusion today — a luxurious 14-room villa c appeared tired when t«ey arrived here at * p. m. Sun day ten a flight front Miami with four 1 other honeymooning couples, But she brightened and posed for photographers before leaving for their home. They were met by aibout 150 per sons. mostly vacationing Ameri cans at Nassau's palm-ringed afr port Just outside the city, Daniel had only a “no comment now" to questions by reporters. The Daniels bypassed custom* and immigration clearance and were whisked away in a taxi to the mansion lent them by French Count Guy de la Fregionnaire, a diplomatic official. The Daniels left Chicago Sunday morning and were roofctoed by some 600 well-wishers-and news men when they arrived at Miami's International Airport before board ing a Pan American plane for the brief flight to Nassau. Divorce Granted Mrs. Russell From Professor Mrs. Caro Mae Green Rus-. sell of Chapel Hill has been, granted a divorce from Phil lip Russell, well-known au-» thor and professor of creat-. ive writine at the University* of North Carolina. t Four other divorces were granted on grounds of two-year separation and one personal injury suit set tled by compromise as a two-week civil term of Harnett Superior Court opened toda" in Llllington. ■Judge William Y. BLhett of Ra ’eigh is presiding. Mrs. Russell, a native of Harnett County and a sister of playwright Paul Green, was mamed to Russell I on October 27. 1931 They are the parents of two daughters—Clara. 23. now Mr« W"? --- —A Avery. 18. who reiUis « .to h.r mother. Mrs. Russell testified the couple separated in January, 1954. Rus sell. who is retiring this year, from the university faculty, is the au thor of the Mayflower Cup award winning biography. “The Woman Who Rang The BeH, ’ the life of Cornelia Philip Spencer. His new book, t Hie of Thomas Jefferson, will be published shortly. Other divorce* were granted to Carl Hamilton. Jr.. from Mary i o Hamilton of Dunn; Mrs. Vivian (Continued On Page Ftva) Margaret Truman Daniel rman husband E C. Daniel in their honeymoon cottage verlooking the sea. Thief Enters —' Through Fan Slim Takings A thief who broke into Charlie's Drive-in found slim takings. The ;ntire loot was 100 pennies and i half cartons of cigarettes. Policemen H. F. Pope and B, M. Jackson discovered the break - In last night at 11:30. Charles Tumage swner of the drive-in was called, ind he quickly figured his tosses. The method of entry was similar to that employed in a break - h it the Farmers Supply Co. in Dunn i few nights ago. The intruder gained entrance through an ex - haust fan on top of the building, (Continued on Page Five) Boast It Can Land Anywhere In The World 3p‘' V"'. 5* . By HENHY SHAPIRO (IP) Staff Correspondent BIRMINGHAM. England IP) — Soviet Communist Par ty boss Nikita Khrushchev boasted today that the So viet Union is working on a guided missile with an H - bomb warhead “which can land anywhere in the world.” “Greet stress Is being laid oof guided mi-sties,’’ he told an sudiv ence of British businessmen and civic leaders in a speech durirf* a stopover here on the tour he and Soviet Premier Nikolai Bul ganin are making of this country. “We can compete there, too. I am quite sure that we shall have the guided missile with a hydro gen bomb warhead which can land anywhere in the world." CRITICAL COMPETITION The race for production of lone range, inter-continental missile* is one of the most critical In the world armament* race, with hie United State* and Britain also seeking to develop such key wea pons. Khrushchev’s -statement seemed to Indicate that the Soviet believes it may be dose to sucre** The boast by Khrushchev came after be and Bulganin Qew to rminghatn from London. They :rt. met by another serf*? <* ■.i-Cormuunist demonstrations. ttlie Red leader told British businessmen the Western embargo on strategic good* to not prevent in* Soviet arms progress. “Do you really think you art ahead of us?” he asked. If you want to discuss the hy drogen bomb, it remains a fhrt kbit we were the first to explode the H-bomb from a plane. The Americans are only intending to.” Later in a speech to civic lead ers and businessmen afe the Brit ish Industries Fair: MISSILE COMPETITION ’ Great stress is being laid on guided missiles. We can compete there, too’. I am quite sure we shall have a guided missile with (Continued Oa Page Two) DR. JAMES TO PRESIDE * Dunn To Be Host To Chiropractors Chiropractic physicians from all sections of Eastern Carolina will gather in Dunn Wednesday afternoon and evening for the annual meeting of the Eastern District of the North Carolina Chiropractic Association. Plana tor the meeting were an nounced today by Dr. Gerald James of Dunn, prominent local chiropractic physician and presi dent of the far-flung association. Hie association ‘extends from Elizabeth City in the northeastern part of the State to Laurinburg in the southcentral portion, and to Henderson in the north central portion. FHI7.F.UJR OS FKOGKAM Dr. John FWszelle of Durham, State president, will head, a long list *>f State officials and other dignitaries who will be present for the sessions. Dr. Frizzelle will report to the group on acttattes of the Stats 'Contained On Page Tara) Walton, Monds Had Scuffle At Plant City Manager A. B. Uzzle, Jr., said he doesn’t want to act unfairly on the city council’s “strong recommen ualicn” that three water plant employes get the boot. Uzzle confirmed that & scuffle between two water plant employes had figured In the board’s recom mendation, but suggested that out breaks of the kind were not Unus ual where men are working to gether. ‘These flashes of personality oc cur everywhere,’’ said the unruffled city manager. Percy WUlton. wt» waa trans ferred to meter reading last Mon day, was one of the participants la the scuffle, said Ossie. Tt»e other was Angus Moods, who was recon* mewled by the board for ironic i~ late firing. A few swatches were the only Injuries inflicted. Although he will continue his investigation, the city maw; .r sold he expected the transfer of ,Walton to soothe the situation. Other complaints by the council — including a charge eg unjustifiable Ujnfle°He«*!d ftt£y thet a “jack* lag up,' rather than flrtn* seemed (Continued on Page Eight)
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