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VOL. 39—NO. 40 SIXTEEN PAGES SOUTHERN PINES, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 1957 SIXTEEN PAGES PRICE TEN CENTS ? 'til ELEVEN MAN FOOTBALL , is something n-few to the Southern Pines Blue Knights and maybe to a large number of fans who have been following the team in the past few years. TEAM HEAVIER THAN EXPECTED Blue Knights, In New 11-Man Role, Look Good III Pre-Season Practices Thia picture is the first made of the squad which will open its season against Liberty here September 6. (Pilot photo) The business of switching^" from six-man football to the Danicl WillS eleven-man brand has its prob lems but the Southern Pines Blue Knights, who will be play ing the more popular kind this fall, are rapidly catching on and should be fully prepared for the opening game September 6. With 26 varsity members working out twice daily. Coach Irie L^nard said this week he was pleased with the squad’s re actions to the new set-up so far. “We surely won’t have the same kind of team we’ve had in past seasons,” he said, referring to the seasons in which Southern Pines dominated the six-man cir cuit, “but we won’t be as poor as originally thought.” There are few players on the varsity weighing xmder 150—and several will tip the scales at 180 or better when the season be gins—a fact that has many fans talking enthus^asUcally of the team’s prospects for the 10-game schedule. The Blue Knights Will be play- mg in the class A Cape Fear Conference this. year. Twice-a-day workouts have been conducted for the past week and several scrimmage sessions have already been held. The schedule will continue until the first game with Liberty, which wiU be held here. Leonard has had the assistance of several former players in rounding the team into shape. Lynn van Benschoten, John Ray and Bill Marley have been working primarily on defensive tactics and assisting in the scrim mage sessions. The Blue Knights will operate from the single wing, the same formation they employed so suc cessfully while in six-man rainks. Brightest spots in the workouts have been James Bowers and John van Benschoten, 200-pound Sandhill Tennis Tournament Here Malcolm Claris, Southern Pines net star, was a finalist in the Sandhill Invitational Sun day, bowing to veteran tourna ment winner Sam Daniel in a four-set battle, 4-6, 6-2, 8-6, 6-3. Clark moved in with a bril liant and aggressive game, to give the No. 1 player a real tus sle. For a,while it was a see-saw match. However, in the fourth set Daniels’ superior game and experience paid off. He was ex tremely capable in placing his shots, and Claric, the younger player, showing tension more and more, blew up. A shot that lesembled a guided missile won the match point. This was Daniels’ fourth try for the Sandhill Trophy, his first time to win. For the past three years he has been stopped in finals by Bill Umstaedter of Ab beville, S. C., who could not come this year. While it was vir tually assured Daniels would be a finalist, his partner could not be predicted. Clark rose from the ranks to meet hina, knocking over two seeded players, Jack Warmath of Greensboro, No. 2, in quarter finals and third seeded Norman Jarrard of Charpel Hill, on the way. It all added up to exciting ten nis as the ninth annual Sandhill tourney took its place as one of the best. While entries were fewer than in some previous years—about 40 in all—some top- rotchers were given maximum opportunity at good play, and aU had a good time. Clark shared a runner-up win with Tommy Holder of Charlotte in the men’s doubles match. Polio Clinic Set For Past Victims Tuesday Morning Some 50 past victims of polio in this county have been request ed to attend an orthopedic clinic at the Health Department in Carthage next Tuesday as part of a survey being conducted by the Moore County Chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. An evaluation team of medical experts will conduct the clinic and give thorough examinations to all who attend. There is some evidence, health officials claim, that recent achievements in or thopedic surgery, corrective de vices, and the whole field of po lio rehabilitation, will help many victims further overcome their handicaps. The survey is the first stage of a March of Dimes project that promises a “forward look for the polio patient,” according to of ficials of the local chapter. Though intensive efforts have been made to advise all polio victims of the clinic, there are some who may not have received the information because they have not registered with the lo-' cal chapter or have moved and left no forwarding address. CROSS IS BURNED Eisenhower, Supreme Court, Press, Ava Gardner Blasted At Klan Rally The Ku Klux Klan moved into this area Friday night and, amidst camival-like trappings, staged what is believed to be the first meeting of the organization ever held in Moore County. ! There was no estimate on the number of people who attended but members of the State High way Patrol, who were directing traffic along Highway 1, said be tween 200 and 250 cars were lin ed along both sides of the high way. Most of them contained peo ple who said they were merely curious. The rally was held about 30 feet from the curb of the heavily- travelled highway in a roped off space which had crossed Confed erate and American flags as a backdrop. During the meeting a cross estimated to be 25 feet high was burned and a record player blared patriotic and relig ious songs. The “Grand Wizard,” who was not identified, spoke and other robed men—there were five of them—passed out a pamphlet la beled “The Truth.” Contributions of five or ten cents were request: ed by the “Grand Wizard,” who said the funds were needed to publish more copies of the pam phlet. Large stacks were still to be seen after the meeting adjourn ed. During the course of the eve ning the “Grand Wizard” attack ed the press, which he said was “a pack of Communistic liars,” President Eisenhower, the Su preme Court, and Ava Gardner. He accused both the President and the Supreme Court of leaning to wards Communism and said all should be impeached. At one point during a harangu ing of his foot-shifting audience, he said, in reference to the school situation in the state: “If the Pearsall Plan doesn’t work, the Smith-Wesson will.” Smith- Wesson is a type pistol. The meeting started with the playing of several recordings of songs, among them “The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “Dixie,” “John Brown’s Body,” and a number of protestant religious songs. The “Grand Wizard” then made his pitch for donations for further publication of the pam phlet, spicing his remarks with the statement that “what we need in this state is a newpapap- er that will tell the truth. And if the papers we have, which I tell you are all a pack of Com munistic liars, won’t give the people the truth, then we will.” He then asked the crowd to bow for a prayer, which was inaudi ble. The Klansmen were all dress ed in loosely fitting white robes with peaked hoods, with the ex ception of the “wizard,” who was wearing brilliant red. None of them had their faces covered. Shortly after the “Wizard” conducted the prayer, he touch ed a match to a spindly cross that was wrapped in kerosene soaked burlap and the record player blared forth “The Old Rugged Cross.” The record was played twice while the cross burned. It was then that the “wizard” started his main talk. He said that many rumors had been spread about the Klan, which he termed a “protestant Christian organization which has Jewish and Catholic friends.” None of the latter, he said, were members. (Continued on page 5) Annual 4-Ball Golf Tournament To Be Held In September Qualifying for the third an nual Moore County 4-ball golf tournament begins August 24 and runs through September 7, it was announced this morning by chairman Harry Davis. The tournament is open to anyone liying in Moore County, or to outside residents who are members of clubs in the county. Teams may consist of either man-man, woman-woman, or woman-man. Entry fees have been established at $3, Davis said. After qualifying rounds have been played match play will start in flights. Prizes will be awarded in each flight. Davis said that all women en tries who have a handicap of 10 or lower must play from men’s tees. T. T. Morse Resig ns From Town Council ml ■I NEWLAND PHILLIPS Local Man To Head Area Auto Dealers Newland Phillips of Southern Pines has been appointed Area Chairman for Moore County, ac cording to Walter A. Deal of Asheville, president of the North Carolina Automobile Dealers As sociation, who made the ap pointment. As chairman for this county, Phillips will be the liaison be tween the state and national dealers. He will also direct the two associations’ annual mem bership campaign to be held this falL Phillips is also responsible for keeping the public informed of matters of interest in the retail automobile industry. Louise (Continued on Page 5) tackles, and Bobby Watkins and concluded in a shower late Bob McIntosh, backs. Leonard ^und^ afte^n with Daniels also considers quarterback Rob- Warmath winnmg. ert Woodrtiff, a 140-pounder, and womens singles, Steve Smith, 170-pound end, as promising players. „ i i Here is the schedule for the, 1 ObaCCO MarkCtS year: September 6, Liberty, here; September 13, Elizabethtown, away^ September 20, Chadboum, here; September 27, Red Springs, away; October 4, Shallote, here; October 11, Hope Mills, away; October 13, Massey Hill, away; October 25, Rohanen, here; No vember 1, St. Pauls, here; and November 8, Fairmont, away. GUEST MINISTER The Rev. Leighton B. McKeith- eii. Executive Secretary of Fay etteville Presbytery, will be the guest minister at the morning worship SOTvice of the Brown- son Memorial Presbyterian Church Sunday in the absence of the minister,' Dr. Cheves Li- gon. Mr. McKe^tJien will speak on “Christian Mhrrisige. In County To Open Thursday Morning The Carthage and Aberdeen tobacco markets will open next Thursday morning vrith all major tobacco companies supplying buyers, the N. C. Warehouse men’s Association has announced. The date is the earliest in his tory for markets on the Middle Belt, of which Carthage and Aberdeen are members. Opening was originally set for September 3 but was moved up by the as sociation. . 'The warehouses will open Tuesday morning to begin re ceiving the crop* reported about 35 per cent short due to the re duced acreage allotments and a long dry spell. JOAN HOWARTH of Southern Pines, a member of the Caravan Theatre group which has its winter quarters in Pinehurst, had a supporting role in the world premiere of "Petey’s Choice” this past weekend. The play, written by Fred Carmichael, co-producer of the group, was presented at the Caravan Theatre, in Dorset, Vt. Pictured, left to right, are members of the cast, Anne Morris, Patricia Wyn Rose, Miss Howarth, and Steve Dunn. Local Girl Has Part In World Premier A part in any play is an ambi tion many girls—and boys, too— dream of, but few ever realize. For a Southern Pines girl, the dream came true last week and the occasion was the world pre miere of a new comedy written by a man already established as the author of six other published plays. Joan Howarth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.. John Howarth and a member of the Caravan Theatre group of Dorset, Vt., and Pine hurst, was given a supporting role in “Petey’s Choice,” written by Fred Carmichael, co-producer of the group. No report, as yet, has reached The Pilot on the audience reac tion to the play, but a note from a member of the company said it was far better than any pf the others. Arid, the note continues, the others were good enough to warrant publication by Sairiuel French, Inc., biggest name in the business. Miss Howarth has been with the group all summer. She will re turn here lor a few days prior to leaving for Coker College where she earned a scholarship. “Petey’s Choice,” incidentally, starred Wyn Rose, Mr. Carmi chael’s wife, and Steve Dunn. Anne Dudley Morris, a hew name in the theatre group, and Miss Howarth had the -supporting roles. Also featured in the production, which was staged by Mr. Carmi chael, • were Pegeen Rose, Bob Petite, Bob Carraway, Carol Arate^ Robert Caulfield, Sara El lis, Joan DarviUe and Ellen Knox. The play was billed as enter- itainment for the entire family. FISH STORY Here's the latest method of catching fish, related by a local man who has witnesses to prove it. Bob Ewing, general mana ger of the Moore County News, his wife. Ann. and Moss Fi^e of Carthage were fishing Thagard's Pond Fri day aftemooiu They went out in a boat after carefully sticking a cane pole, with hook attached, into the bank. While Out. they managed to catch a cou ple of crappies. nice size, but not redlly enough to go around. When they returned to shore they discovered the cane pole gone. They got into their car and -were preparing ' to leave. The headlights were shin ing on the water and they were making their turn to leave when they spotted the pole floating a few yards off shore. Back lo the boat went Bob and Ann. When they got close to the pole, it moved. Finally they eased up on it and there, "snugly hooked." as Bob put it. was a two and a half pound largemoufh bass. Cites Personal Reasons In Letter To Mayor T. T. Morse, the first Negro ever to serve on the Town Coun cil of Southern Pines; resigned today. He cited personal and business reasons for the decision which was contained in a letter to Mayor Walter E. Blue. Morse, an insurance and real estate salesman, was first elected to the Council in 1955 and re elected this past spring. His pos ition, many believe, has been the determining factor in harmoni ous race relations in Southern Pines in the three years he has served on the Council. It was the Council position that caused him to be named the outstanding Ne gro citizen of Moore Coimty this year by fellow Negroes. Morse earlier this week had told several people in town that he was considering quitting the post. It was learned that he is now in Wallace with his wife’s family and it was from there t'lat he wrote the letter to Mayor Blue. A special meeting of the Coun cil has been called for tonight {Thursday) at 6:30 in the Town offices to consider the resigna tion. Mayor Blue said that there definitely would be no appoint ment piade to fill the post then. “The announceirient was unex pected and none of the other Colmcilmen have had a chance to consider it,” he said, adding that he also felt that Greh. Pearson Menoher, a member of the Cbliri- cil, is out of town and should be at any meeting when a replace ment is considered. (Continued on page 5) Loose Dogs Bring Police Crackdown Dog owners in Southern Pines were warned , today by police chief C. E. Newton that an im mediate effort wiU be initiated to stop dogs from chasing cars and creating nuisances. Chief Newton, who cited sev eral instances where dogs . had been the cause of near accidents, said members of his department would spot such dogs and, if nec essary, court action would be brought to halt future occur rences. The dog law in Southern Pines makes it illegal for a person to allow his dog or dogs to follow any motor vehicle, cart, wagon, or carriage and any owner viola ting this restriction is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction, such people may be fined up to $50 and be liable for damages to any person injured or property damage caused by dogs. Local Officers Capture Brothers Wanted In Richmond County Robbery L^llirvlr_fktrk1r^i v« ■¥ .^...1.1:. i«_ _ _ • v 4 .... . . . Quick-thinking Southern Pines police were responsible for the apprehension of two men with lengthy prison records last Fri day. TTie men were w£mted in Richmond County for forcible robbery. 'The two were identified as Es sie Lee Boggins, 34, and his brother, Fred, 32, of West South ern Pines. Essie Lee is a parolee from Maryland State Prison, where he served eight years of a 20-year sentence for armed rob bery. Officers said Fred’s police record extends through several states. Fred Boggins addimitted the in West Southern Pines, Essie Lee in Hoffman in Richmond County. Both were turned over to Richmond County officers to face charges arising from the robbery of Miiinie Lou Leonard at her small roadside store on the outskirts of EUerbe last Thursday.. rob Fred Boggins admitted the robbery, police said, in which $10 was forcibly taken from Mrs. Leonard. Chief C. E. Neivton said that Essie Lee had denied the robbery, however, but was iden tified by Mrs. Leonard as a par ticipant. She also identified his car as one that was used by the irien to make a getaway. Chief Newton said he first got wind of the robbery when Beu lah Little of West Southern Pines came to the police station Friday to swear out a warrant for Essie Lee Boggins, with whom she had been out the night before. She said they drove around for sev eral hours, later going to Oak land Park, a Negro recreation center near Lakeview, but found they were too late. She said no one was at the park. Leaving, she said, Essie Lee forced her into an altercation f»nd she got out of his car with the intention of walking home. (Continued on Page 8)
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