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THE STATE PORT PILOT A Good Newspaper In A Good Community VOLUME 44 NUMBER 4 12 PAGES TODAY SOUTHPORT, NORTH CAROLINA AUGUST 16, 1972[ 5 CENTS A COPY PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDA Y A HEAD-ON WRECK near Bolivia Monday afternoon killed five persons, including the four occupants of this vehicle. Highway Patrol spokesmen report that a vehicle operated by Mrs. Sandra Matinchek of Norfolk, Va., crossed the centerline and collided with a car operated by David Leroy Johnson of Rt. 1 Bolivia. Three AAatinchek children, the mother and Calvin Randolph of Bolivia were killed. (Beacon photo) County Beaches Eligible For Federal Flood Help It’s too late to lock the barn after your horse has been stolen, the old saying goes, * and to bring it up to date... it’s too late to buy flood in surance when your ankles are getting wet. Even though North Carolina hasn’t had a major flood this year, with the calling card left by Hurricane Agnes and her resulting floods, North Carolina residents should be forewarned. Uncle Sam and the private insurance business have worked out a way to help people protect themselves against financial loss from flood — the National Flood Insurance Program. But few people are buying this in surance coverage, and, after disaster strikes, seem sur prised to learn it was available. Communities eligible for federal flood insurance are Sunset, Ocean Isle, Holden and Long beaches in Brun swick County. Here’s how the flood in surance program works, County Youth At 4-H Camp Ninety-eight young people and nine adults from Brun swick County are attending camp this week at Swan nanoa 4-H Camp. The camp is one of six state 4-H operated camps. The group will be sharing camp with 4-H’ers from Lincoln County, says Milton Coleman, Associate Agricultural Extension Agent. The campers left by bus from the Agriculture Ex tension Service Building in Supply Monday morning and will return Saturday around 5 p.m. They will participate in handicraft, swimming, recreation, canoeing, wildlife and land sports, and elec tricity. Athletic competition, talent show, vesper programs, banquet, and numerous opportunities to make new friends will also highlight the week’s ac tivities. Those attending are from the Ash area: Miclde Long, Curtis Ray Long, and Tammy Victoria Smith. Bolivia area: Peter Lemuel Baker, Franklin Galloway, Clyde Alan Galloway and Edward M. McKeithan. Freeland area: Ginger Rhonda Benton, Amanda Faye Simmons, Lisa Ray Simmons, Kathie Renee Smith, and James Christopher Smith. Long wood area: Teresa Goff. Shallotte area: Henry David Bennett, Virginia Kay Bennett, Dallas Kay Carter, Sam F. Frink, III, Myra D. Bellamy, Susan Bennett, Rebecca Ann Burriss, Kelly Susan Carter, Nancy Jeanne Chestnut, Sammie Lynne Frink, Tammy Gore, Dean Hewett, Pamela Jean Hewett, Yolanda Denise Hewett, Cindy Ann Harrell, Billie Jo Hewett, Debbie Inman, Flora Johnson, (Continued on Page 4) according to the Insurance Information Institute: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in partnership with the private insurance industry, has made available for three years now flood and mudslide insurance for property owners in flood prone areas. The plan provides flood and mudslide insurance — coverages previously unavailable — at subsidized rates. Originally designed to provide coverage only for homes and small businesses, the National Flood Insurance Program recently was ex panded to include all apart ment buildings; business structures; agricultural, religious and non-profit buildings; and buildings owned by state or local government agencies. In addition, the program’s rates recently were slashed by nearly 40 percent. The program now offers typical basic coverage of up to $17,500 for a single-family dwelling, and up to $5,000 for dwelling contents at an average cost to a home owner of around $60 per year. Property owners in ar eligible area may purchase the coverages from any local property and casualty in surance agent or broker, (Continued on Page 4) Time and Tide Thirty-five years ago this week the sailing regatta was over and was considered to have been a successful venture. South port was host to the yachting crowd with various kinds of en tertainment. Over 2,000 visitors had been here for the races. The “Geeches” of Savannah, Ga., took the Class “A” title from favored “Syndicate” when the skipper of the latter fell overboard. A man from the Holden Beach prison camp saved a family of four from drowning when they went in water over their heads. Johnnie Varnam was credited with this dramatic rescue. Thirty years ago this week a scrap metal drive was being conducted by the Southport Baptist Church. The proceeds from this campaign were to go to the building fund. Dances were being held in the USO Building once again. These dances, along with games and movies, highlighted the activities for servicemen in this area. The making of surgical bandages was postponed because the material had not arrived due to unavoidable difficulties; two (Continued on Page 4) ■ . ** - -W.v ' jEi Farm Tour / This Friday The Brunswick Soil and Water Conservation District will sponsor a farm tour this Friday. Everyone interested and able to participate in the tour should meet at the old Food City — Gibson’s lot in Shallotte at 2 pjn. Leaving Shallotte, the tour will stop first at the Lock wood Folly sanitary landfill, then see some no-till soybeans near Red Bug. Next, the group will go to Harold Robinson’s farm and (Continued on Page 4) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICTS have been designated by the Brunswick County Board of Education. School opens in the county Augyst 31 for students. Teachers report for duty August 28. Victims Identified Five Killed In Head-On Crash At Bolivia Monday A head-on collision near Bolivia Monday afternoon killed five persons, including four members of a Virginia family returning home from a visit with relatives in South Carolina. The wreck occurred at 5:45 p.m., approximately two miles south of Bolivia on US 17. Highway Patrol Troopers Canipe and Davis are con tinuing the investigation but as of press time had filed no charges. Killed in the crash were Sandra Hutto Matinchek, 32, of Norofolk, Va., and three of her children; Nicholett Faith, 10, Michael Shawn, 7, and Christian Blain. 18 months: and Calvin Randolph of Bolivia, a passenger in the other vehicle. A fo xth Matinchek child was left in Myrtle Beach for a visit with relatives. Injured in the wreck were David Leroy Johnson of Rt. 1 Bolivia; Roosevelt Evans of Bolivia; and Carrol McNair of Rt. 2 Shallotte. Evans’ and Johnson’s conditions are listed as satisfactory, but McNair was listed Tuesday night by New Hanover Memorial Hospital as “critical.” Highway Patrol spokesman reported that the wreck occurred when Mrs. Matinchek attempted to pass another vehicle on a curve and her 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass collided with a 1965 Mustang operated by Johnson. Positive identification of the Matincheks required several hours as a pocket book containing an address book was found in the wreckage. . Mrs. Matinchek and Johnson reportedly were killed on impact. Michael was Students Begin Year August 31 Approximately 7,000 school students in Brunswick County will report and register for the 1972-73 school term on Thursday, August 31, ac cording to Ralph C. King, superintendent of Brunswick County schools. The first day will be orientation day and school will operate on a short schedule. All students are urged to be present and register, so that an accurate enrollment count may be taken. Friday, September 1, will be a full instructional day and will be followed by a school holiday on Monday, Sep tember 4, in observance of Labor Day. Principals of all county schools are now on duty and are available to answer questions about matters relating to their particular school operations. Principals, who are presently involved in planning for school opening, include Bolivia Elementary School, Wade H. Duncan; Brunswick County - Sothport Middle School, Jesse Francis; Leland Middle School, O.V. Harrell; Lincoln Primary School, James F. (Continued on Page 4) pronounced dead on arrival at the Wilmington hospital, and the other two Matinchek children died shortly after being admitted. The Town Creek Rescue Squad responded to the call and had the victims at the hospital within 45 minutes of the wreck. Squads from Shallotte and Ogden also were at the scene. Coroner Lowell Bennett said identification was made by a South Carolina relative. The father, who reportedly just retired from the Navy in Charleston, came to Wilmington Tuesday to finalize burial arrangements. The Matincheks will be taken to a funeral home in Lit tletown, Pa., owned by Matinchek’s brother. CAR WASH The Southport Jaycees will sponsor a car wash this Saturday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the courthouse parking lot. $2.00 for regular cars and $2.50 for station wagons. Women Attend GOP Convention Brunswick County will be presented at the Republican National Convention in Miami Beach, Florida, next week by three young women from Southport who are members of the National “Young Voters for the President.” Susan Clarida, 18, Joyce W. Dutton, 23, and Linda F. Packer, 23, are active members of the Brunswick County Young Republican Club, of which Miss Packer is vice-chairman. She also is county chairman for Jim Holshouser, Republican candidate for governor. The three will join 3,000 other young voters for the President from every state — 75 from North Carolina — who will serve in various LINDA PACKER capacities at the Miami Beach conclave, including those of receptionists, hostesses and com munications and tran JOYCE DUTTON sportation aides. Brunswick County also will be represented at Miami Beach by Sheriff Harold Willetts, a delegate from the SUSAN CLARIDA 7th Congressional District and the first Brunswick County Republican ever to be a delegate to a national convention of the party.
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