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rt,e Pilot Covers ^nswick County THE STATE PORT PILOT ^SiXTEEN NO. 51 A Good Newspaper In A Good Community Southport, N. CM VVednesday, March *27th, 1946 Most of The News All The Time 6-PAGES TODAY $1.50 FER YEA.- PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY Bolivia Girls And Leland Soys Winners In Tourney For County Championship ..?|y Favored Leland ujsies I" Championship jjotest Friday Night BRNAMENT was HIGHLY successful (jmort Boys Lost To Le ^ |n Thriller Friday Ijht As Teams Bat jed To Finish -.r-.v-t.-tling contests Fri -t ...tht to a close the -k County High [ Basketball tournament, j:.v .i srtrls and Leland _ championship titles. & :.:>t part of the champ header Bolivia a scrapping sextet [*]ar..: -6 to 23. Mercer and McDowell with v.e victor's scoring, while f up 13 points for i itp rt was unable to over 4e r'fects of a first naif pal inline, but the local raved a whale of a game l r. third and fourth quar i threaten Leland up to *rv end in the boys game, n ?. 21 to 17. The score 15? all with about three :;j to play, and at that Rourk. Leland star, flip e two one-handed shots ?tC out in the court to set s tear s winning margin, id (Girls) F.G.T. (F) 2 0 2 i IF) E3 |F) 2 3 8 r (F) (F) 3 5 13 s (C) 5 IC) tr, B. i G ) sin (G) i (G) r E. (G) TOTAL 23 Q (Girls) F.G.T. (Ft 0 5 10 BsU IF) 14 9 Weil i F) 0 12 (C) 12 5 ! (G) a:. (G) fcgham (G) TOTAL 26 Iport I Boys) F.G.T. Steele iF) 4 16 e (F) (F) 10 1 ?C (F) 10 1 <F) t (C) (C) 0 2 4 (G) (G) 12 5 (G) TOTAL 17 ? (Boys) ^3 IF) (F) tea (C) \ (C) (G) c (G) ? G) (G) r tG) TOTAL 21 ULAN O? WACCA.M AW ""Unued on page four hitfNewi Flashes DINNKK f* Mtv.z ar.-l VV. P. Jorgen Brunswick county r Jack-<,:. Day Dinner held r : v in Kaleigh. J M Rnk 'l Keith has joined - ???n of Dosher Mc *? . . as operating ? a is the daugh C:' L ?..?? of Southport. ?'-'ay y; .kting of D' t is Amos J. Wal , lay that High ? J. A. Briciger . jlar monthly ^ st:, to Highway , . '-ville on Thurs ; ' reported that ..! e considered I meeting i"' 1 Kourk states ! the American l.. ' ' - t'j attend the i. . " 1 hursday night - The meeting iv. ^ ' - i o'clock and in v . '-non members are urged to Come and bring a </ ? ?eh word to all I F.G.T. 2 4 10 1 5 11 TWO CANDIDATES RUNNING ? On the left is Odell Williamson, Shal lotte businessman and recently discharged serviceman, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for member of the House of Representatives. On the right is W. J. McLamb, former member of the House of Representa tives, who is seeking the nomination for Judge of the Brunswick County Recorder's Court. Red Cross Quota Still Not Reached In County Chairman R. I. Mintz Calls ! For Cooperation Of Citi zens In Last Minute Drive To Attain Goal DRIVE WILL COME TO CLOSE THIS WEEK - Executive Secretary Of ! Brunswick County Chap ter Reminds Citizens Of Services Render ed People With Saturday the closing date for the Annual Red Cross Fund 'Drive for this county, Chairman ! R. I. Mintz reports that on the j basis of incomplete reports that j Brunswick has raised approxi- j mately 60-percent of its assigned quota. Northwest, with an assigned quota of $720.00, has reported collections totaling $276.97, for a percentage of 38. Highest per centage for collections is in Smithville, where 92.5 percent of the $1200.00 quota, or a total of $1110.83. has been turned in. Lockwoods Folly has a record of 70-percent, with $332.05 of a | $480.00 quota raised. The quota 'for Shallotte was set at $400.00 j with $221.76 being raised for a percentage of 55. For Waccamaw township a total of $134.26 has been reported as compared to a quota assignment of $320.00, or 42-percent. "If Brunswick county is to make a showing that we may ail be proud of," said Chairman Min tz," then some of our more sub stantial citizens must be appealed to this week for contributions. Many of them already have made their donation. Some have been generous in their donations. But I know that the good citizens ot our county are going to be un- ' willing to see other places reach ing and even passing their quota ) (Continued on page three) ' Brunswick Men Enlist In Army Several Men From This, , County Have Been Added To The List Of Recruits Secured Through Wil mington Station Forty-seven men were accepted for the regular army during the past twelve days, it was an j nounced this week by Lt. N. G. | Cottle, Commanding Officer of the Wilmington Army Recruiting j station. Most of these men were | veterans who realized, after a J short period of civilian life, that | a job in the army was hard to beat. Lt. Cottle said the aspects '? of volunteering, which appeal most to the veterans were: The | continuance of high pay scales, j family allotments, retain their j rank if they re-enlist within 90- 1 ; days, and get as much as a 90- 1 day furlough if re-enlisting within 20-days of discharge, j J (Continued on page three) Friendly Setter Helps Visitor Thomas R. Foust* retired su perintendent of public schools for Guilford county, arrived in Southport Monday afternoon for a short vacation, and having been here before he brought some fishing tackle, just in along some fishing tackle, just in case .... While unloading his car he discovered that he couldn't j carry all of his gear in at one j time, so several items, includ ing a pair of outdoor shoes were left beside the car. When | he returned, one of the shoes | was missing, and a thorough search of the surrounding ter ritory failed to do any good. Yesterday morning the visit ing educator was on his way to a local restaurant for breakfast when he was attracted by a friendly setter bird dog. The dog came up to be petted, then ' showed distinct signs of desir- [ ing more attention. Mr. Foust finally figured out that his four-footed friend wanted to be followed, and being in a parti cular hurry, he decided to hum or him. The walk led behind one of the waterfront cabins, where the dog stopped. There in the grass before him was the missing shoe. Southport Lady Buried Tuesday Mrs. George Galloway Died Here Monday Following Extended Period Of Ill ness Mrs. George Galloway, prom inent Southport lady, died Mon day morning following an ex tended illness. She was 53-years of age. 1 Mrs. Gallowav moved to South port several years ago with her husband and two children from! Selma. The late Mr. Galloway I was engaged in the mercantile j business here, and following his I death his widow took over and continued the operation of the firm in a manner that gained the admiration and respect of all who knew her. This feeling was not the out growth of her business manage ment alone, because she found time to be a good mother, and an ever willing worker in the civic and religious affairs of this community. She is survived by one daugh ter, Betsy Jane; one son, Robert: her mother, Mrs. L. M. Nash; and four brothers, Luther L. Nash Greensboro; Liston M. Nash. Kin ston; Charles L. Nash, Goldsboro; and Bushrod W. Nash, Carolina Beach. The funeral service was co.i C Continued on Page Superior Court Convents Monday For Civil Cases Trial Of Damage Suit Dan ford Vs Willetts Promis es To Be Case Of Out standing Interest At Ses sion SHERIFF WILLETTS DEFENDANT IN CASE Number Of Divorces Up For Trial Shows Trend In Set 'l'ing Legal Sep arations In Court Act.u'iS Judge R. Hunt Parker will pre side over a one-week term of civil court for the trial of civil cases convening here Monday. The next term of criminal court will be held during May. Probably the most hotly con tested case of the term is sche duled under court order to start on Tuesday, the second day of the term. This is an action for damages in the sum of 510,000.00 instituted by Mrs. Ruby Danford of Bolivia, against Sheriff C. P. Willetts. It is alleged in the complaint that the defendant was driving his war in a careless and reckless manner on a road near Bolivia about a year ago. Pass ing the home of the Danford's, he ran his ear over 9-year-old, Jerry Danford, son of Mrs. Danford, in flicting serious injuries. Since the coroner is the only person with authority for the serving a war rant against the sheriff, papers in this case were served by Coroner W. E. Bell. Eleven divorce cases are on the calendar for the opening day of court. This number of couples seeking separation led to a check up on his books by Clerk of Court Sam T. Bennett. The find Continued on page 3 Local Hospital Receives Gifts During Past Year Dosher Memorial Hospital Has Had Much Valuable Eq uipment Added Through Donations The new Simmons Deckert multi-position bed and beauty rest mattress donated to the J. Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital by Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Henry of Winnabow has arrived and will be placed in use in the room spon sored in the Eastern Star. This is the very latest in hospital beds and is similar to one donated about a year ago by R. C. Fer gus, of Wilmingt."-'., father of Dr. L. C. Fergus. During 1945 Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Kirby donated a new Sim mons innerspring mattress to the hospital, and the hospital auxiliary raised funds to purchase a dish washing machine. The auxiliary has also purchased a new gas machine for the operating room. The Red Cross Nurses Aids rendered wonderful service dur ing last year. They also raised funds anil bought curtains and rugs for several of the rooms. Al Continued on page 3 W. B. KEZLAH Our ROVING Reporter One thing can be said about the 1946 high school basketball tournament: It gave a variety of 'good and bad playing, individual ly and collectively. The bad play ing was expected as the teams have been on the court very little [for the past several years. The 'good playing was more than was expected and therein lies hope for fine school teams during the j next few years. We have the idea that Shallotte and Wacca maw schools can each put out a couple of the strongest teams next spring. Wc rather glory in trying to represent all Brunswick county, not just the home town of South port. If you think we arc using this paragraph for special praise of the Southport girls, we are sure that all of you who saw how far they went in the tourna ment and who know how poorly they were as players in past years, will agree that they de serve praise. Southport has not had a girls team that could be I called a winning team in a good ; many years. Last week these Soutiiport girls came up against the Bolivia girls, who later turn ed out to be county champions. The Southporters lost, but it was by a narrow margin. The in teresting thing is that they show ed they could put out a real girls' I team next year, if they only get (into the spirit of the sport. To us folks on the sidelines and to a lot in the balcony, the thriller in the elimination contests was between the Leland and Shal lotte girls. That game went nip and tuck from the start. The scorc was tied half a dozen times [and the end of regulation time showed a draw between some really warmed-up girls. Leland, which had been trailing and ty ing the score most of the way, managed to draw ahead in the playoff and ended as winners of the right to enter the finals. The ]Shallotte girls were good loosers. (Continued on Page Four} SCENE OF BEAUTY BLOOMING ? Visitors to Orton Gardens during the next few days will find the grounds of the famous Cape Fear plantation at the height of their glory. Each year more and more visitors have been attracted by the great beauty of this Brunswick county beauty spot, and Orton now enjoys a nation-wide reputation. All-Star Team Is Chosen By Cage Official All games of the Brunswick County High School Basketball Tournament were refereed by W. R. Lingle, principal of Jack sonville high school and coach of the Onslow county high school champions. ! At the close of the tournament he consented to name an all-sta/ team for both girls and boys. "Tni> is a tough assignment," he ! explained. "I'm out there watch :ing for infractions of the rules, and even though I have a close up view of all that goes on, it is hard for me to name five players and say these are the best; or to pick six others and say that here are the top per formers in the tournament. An other thing that makes it dif ficult is that the players arc under a terrific pressure. Once in a while you will see a good steady boy or girl become the victim of bucy fever and go far (Continued on page three) Governor Cherry Will Visit Orton Plantation Welfare Officer Coming April 1 At the regular meeting; of the I Brunswick county Welfare ' Board here last week Charles E. White, of Hertford, was named superintendent of public welfare. He succeeds Mrs. Maude Phelps, who resigned several weeks ago. The new welfare officer will begin work in this county on April I. A. P. Henry, the State's ap pointee, and O. P. Bellamy, ap j polntee of the county commis sioners, named George C. Swain as the third member of the ! Welfare Board. Mr. Swain will j continue to serve as the chair I man. Service Station Robbed Thursday l Jimmy Pemberton, Former ly Of Southport, Was Vic tim Of Hold-Up Men Who Visited His Place Early In Morning Jimmy Pemberton, operator of | the small but active filling sta tion nearest the Brunswick River bridge on Routes 74 and 17, was held up and robbed by two mask ed men at an early hour Thurs day morning. Pemberton, who is well known (Continued on Page 3) Winnabow Man Laid To Rest A. M. Beck Died At Home Of His Daughter last Wednesday; Was Widely Known Citizen Of The County A. M. Beck, widely known I throughout Brunswick county un j til a long period of failing health caused him to become less active, died in Wilmington at the home of his daughter. Mrs. H. R. Hin son, last Wednesday afternoon. Until he went to live with his ] daughter some months ago his | entire life had been spent in the | Winnabow community. He is survived by four sons, L. j A. Beck. Wilmington; A. W. j Beck, Newport News, Va.; Z. V. | Beck, Florence, S. C.; E. C. Beck, j Raleigh; two daughters, Mrs. H. R. Hinson, Wilmington; Mrs. E. (Continued on Page 3) Governor And Mrs. Gregg Cherry And Mr. And Mrs. A. H. Graham Will Attend Barbecue Dinner At Orton Friday AZALEAS SHOULD BE BEST THIS WEEK Weather Conditions During March Have Brought Gardens To Height Of I Their Beauty Earlier This Year Visiting the beautiful Orton Gardens Friday, Governor and Mrs. R. .Gregg Cherry and sev eral me: .teurs of the state high way and public works commission will be guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Lawrence Sprunt. Highway Chairman aind Mrs. A. H. Graham will be in the party. Other members of the commission who plan to attend arc J. E. Bridger, of Bhidenboro; John G. Clark, Greenville; John N. Hackney, Wilson; and Dr. Henry W. Jordan, of Cedar Falls. The visitors are to be guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sprunt at a bar becue dinner. The visit of the State official party at this time is made in re cognition of the fact that the t nationally famed Orton azaleas will be in full bloom through the 1 remainder of this week and the first few days of April. During the past few days hun dreds of visitors have visited the ' Orton gardens, which now pre | sent a riot of color. The azaleas have reached their peak earlier i than usual this spring, due to the j unusually mild weather during | March. It had been predicted that last 1 Sunday would see the gardens at i the height of their beauty, but ! cool weather during the week Continued on page 3 Much Interest In Judge Race W. J. McLamb Has An nounced His Candidacy For This Office; Ward And Purvis Mentioned As Possibilities J. Worth Stanley, who last I week announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for I judge of the Recorder's court, | has at least one opponent, pos sibly two, as a result of this week's developments. W. J. McLamb has made form !al announcement of his intention 'to seek the nomination, and Mon ( Continued on Page 3) Election Board In Organization Meet Saturday David Rom Again Elected Chairman, R. S. Milliken Named Secretary Of County Election Body NEW REGULATIONS ABOUT ABSENTEES Application For Ballot Must Be Made In Person Or By Member Of Imme diate Family This Year The Board of Elections for Brunswick county met at the at the courthouse in Southport Saturday morning and after be ing duly qualified before Clerk of Court Sam T. Bennett immediate ly went into session. On motion of R. S. Milliken, seconded by L. C. Babson, it was . ordered that David Ross be re tained as chairman and R. S. Milliken, seconded by L. C. Bab son, ordered an adjourned session to be held on Tuesday, April 2nd, at 2:00 p. m. at which time the business of ^Iteration of precincts the appointment of precinct of ficials and such other business as may come before the board will be attended to. Chairman Ross is having pre pared the application forms ne cessary for obtaining absentee ballots for servicemen for the Primary Election. He points out that the application must be made by the wife, husband, bro ther, sister, parent or child, and then only when the voter is regis tered on the primary registration book, or on the chairman's spe cial absentee register used in the 1944 primary. The voter must be 21-years-of-age and must give his place of residence at the time of entering service. He must have been a resident of the State for one year and of the precinct for four months. Try Five Cases Before Recorder Monday Saw A Light Sess ion Before Judge John B. Ward In Brunswick County Recorder's Court Perhaps it is the present busy times reflecting itself in the be havior of Brunswick county peo ple, at any rate the cases before Judge John B. Ward in Recorder's court Monday ran small. There were few cases and almost fewer spectators. The minute books shows the following business handled: Lloyd Van Register, speeding, judgment suspended on payment of a fine of $10.00 and costs. Lawrence E. Hall, reckless op eration, judgment suspended on payment of a fine of $25.00 and costs. Charlie Howard Goose, reckless operation, continued. L. C. McGill, reckless operation, not guilty. Leroy Rourk, refusing to accept treatment for tuberculosis, con tinued. E. H. Ganey, rcckless opera tion, not guilty. Shallotte Man Died Thursday Reuben ? Hewett, Retired Farmer, Buried Saturday Afternoon At Chapel Hill Cemetery Reuben Hewett, well-known re tired farmer of the Shallotte sec tion, died Thursday following a brief illness. Mr. Hewett was 76 years of age. The funeral was held Saturday (Continued on Page 3) District Lions Visit Southport Southport Club Was Host To Meeting On Thursday Evening In Local USO Club Building j The Southport Lions Club was ? host Thursday night to a district I meeting of this organization at the USO Club here. Representa tives were present from White ville, Burgaw, Leland and Wil mington. E. M. McEachern, president of the local organization, served as i master of ceremonies, and after Paul T. Marchburn, of Wilming ton, had lead in singing one verse of "America," the invocation waa Continued on page S
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