«¥ednesday, June 27,1984 THE PILOT—Southern Pines, North Carolina Page 9-Section II Noted Potters From Moore (Continued From Page 8) Road Pottery in 1960, other Owens were ready to step in. M.L.’s son Vernon now owns the Jugtown Pottery, where he is assisted by his brother Bobby. And right next door Boyd Owens runs the old family shop and calls on his father M.L. and his sister Nancy for the bulk of the turning. Were he alive today, Dorris Craven would be taken back by the types of wares his “descen dants” are making, a varied and multicolored array of art, hor ticultural and tablewares, many of which he would likely dismiss as mere useless “toys.” However, he worked throughout the second half of the nineteenth century, when the folk tradition was at its zenith. Thus, he could not have foreseen the impact of Prohibition, commercial dairies, supermarkets, and cheap glass, plastic, and paper containers on his business. At the same time, Dorris would not be surprised at the vitality of the modern potteries. He would probably cite other names omit ted here-Cagle, Campbell, Cole, McNeil, Milton, Moody, Scott, Spencer, Spinks, Williamson- families who were also important to the craft. And he would point to ongoing developments—Ben Owen’s son and grandson CRAVEN POTTERY — The Daniel Z. Craven Pottery, 1915, Moore Coun ty. Courtesy of the Division of Archives and History, State Department of Cultural Resources, Raleigh. reopening the old shop; Laura Teague Moore’s Pot Luck Pot tery in her grandfather John Wesley’s homeplace; and newcomers like Mary and David Farrell who produce a tremen dous range of traditional forms at their Westmoore Pottery. Above all, he would see much that was familiar to him: old forms and glazes; the same informal, clut tered shops; and a pervasive sen se of family and place. Surely, he would be pleased at his work. (Editor’s Note: Dr. Charles G. Zug, III, is a professor in the Curriculum in Folklore at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and is the foremost authority on pottery in the state). Lee Builder Mart Supplier To Builders HANCOCK — Salt-glazed stoneware preserve jar and jug, c. 1880, W.H. Hancock. H 8^/12-7f8, V2IW2 gallons. Stamp: “W.H.HANCOCK.” Col lections of Mrs. Nancy Conover and Mr. and Mrs. Hurdle Lea. Like Dorris Craven, Hancock used a coggle wheel, a small, toothed wheel af fixed to a woodet. handle, to trace the “I^” on the jug. He also impressed a band of triangles on the shoulder of each pot, a decorative “signature” that clearly identifies his hand. Lee Builder Mart, Inc., was founded as Lee Cabinet and Store Fixture Co., Inc., and began operating as a custom cabinet shop. Due to overwhelming demand by its customers, the firm began to offer building materials of many types. As of today, Lee Builder Mart, Inc., serves Lee, Moore, Harnett and Chatham counties with four subsidiary companies in building supply and related services. The main location, at 1000 Nor th Horner Blvd., Sanford, carried all types of building supplies and appliances, hardware and car pet. The area’s only specialty millwork shop is also located here. Standard Home Insulation of Lee, Inc., is a subsidary of Lee Builder’s Mart, Inc. Standard Home Insulation, located at 964 North Horner Blvd., Sanford, is a certified installer of Owens Cor ning Fiberglass insulations and suspended ceiling systems in commercial and residential ap plications. In 1982, Lee Builder Mart, Inc., expanded into Chatham County when it acquired McNeill Building Supply of Pittsboro (now operating as Lett’s Builder Mart) and Home Builders Supply of Siler City, Inc. Lee Builder Mart, Inc. and sub sidiaries employ more than 85 persons in Lee and Chatham counties. Lee Builder Mart, Inc., and subsidiaries offer free estimates and delivery to customers. Even though Lee Builder Mart does not have a location in Moore County, it has been a major sup plier to many builders and developers in the area. jE_OOp A4ANOR CARE PINEHURST 1977 - 1984 Extended Care Facility (Skilled & Intermediate) Large Variety of Recreational and Social Activities Medicare Approved Beautiful Dining Room & Delicious Food Full Time Food Service Manager Physical Therapy Department With Full Time Physical Therapist And Out-Patient Physical Therapy Beautician Services Private And Semi-Private Rooms Referral And Counseling Service Available ■ ’ P. O. Dox 1667 — Pinehurst, N. C. 26074 919-295-1781 ioi Sko>ffpes €d filgii 4 tb Plite [^®[?0Q0DQ THE SHEARED LAMB BRASS IS CLASS §cJL^ The Clearance Shack We Join In Saluting Moore County’s 200th Anniversary OPEN DAILY AND SUNDAYS 295-1761 POTTERY PLACE LINDEN ROAD PINEHURST A Unique Country Mall Offering Selection, Service and Environment RINE NEEDLES Lodges ond Cowntry Clwl» 1784 200 . 1984 We Join In Celebrating Moore County's 200th Anniversary In 1984 Telephone 692-7111 Midland Road, Southern Pines, N.C.