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Th> How Ntwtpipw lor 50 Years VOLUME 51 Published Each' Tuaaday and Friday — Subscription Raft: Wayna and Adjoining Countlas, >4.00 Par Year; City Delivery, $4.50; El^^fre, $5.00 _ 1 Z MOUNT &LIVE, N. C, TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 1954 l ffl NUMBER A The Mouth Piece " The boys around here surely did Work on “Junebug” Barwick the j>dst, few days. His marriage to Miss Laura West of Warsaw, occur* ted Sunday afternoon. Junebug said they were going down to Flor* Ida on their honeymoon, and he planned to go all the way to Key . West, to get as far away as possi ble from his tormenters here. f‘; Walter Summerlin, of route 2, / Seven Springs, who has beerr crip _pled by polio almost all his life, "'lost his pocketbook over the week end, and he believes it was at ^Grant’s Chapel church Sunday aft ernoon, while attending funeral services for the late W. W. Price. | He sure would appreciate the finder of it returning it to him. 'Unable to work because of his physical condition, Mr. Summer fin neqds his money. i' Fishermen in this area are not kble to understand the actions of the shad in Neuse river this year. Back in early March there was bne day of good fishing on the riv hi'_ pr, leading to hopes everything & Would be swell this spring. Since if that day, however, one, two or [ * three fish a day has been the av ,■ ~ prage catch. Yet, down the river * from this section the shad are re ported “running” fine. i-M- • ■ , * We haven’t yet heard any reports from the ambulance which passed •through here, on highway 117, headed north, Sunday evening With its horn going full blast Evi dently the ambulance’s siren was n’t working, but it was in an awful hurry! [ Jack Lister and Robert Smith were fishing qn Roanoke river, L between Weldon and Halifax during last Thursday night’s storm! The t wind was blowing something ter* [ rific and the river was running, al most a mile-a-minute, and When they decided it was time to gfit out of there—their motor wouldn’t crank.^ ^ . Mster pulldtuu pwiv*, ..... v . ter bn his finger and bursted it, I jt the motor finally caught. <hat time, (hough, they’d drift ed somr two miles down the river. And it was raining cats and dogs all the time. ' When they finally made the dock each man’s thoughts were of the extremes one would go just to do a little fishing. But ,they caught about 15 rock fish, so they’ll probably go back this week! *; Folks from the country tell us that the ground is plenty wet now. fit fact, it’s moist enough, for the first time in jnany months, that even just a little rain will make water stand on the ground. Growth of tobacco plants have been1 rapid the past few days, too, and this week is expected to see many of jthem transplanted, where the ground- and the plants will ak f low it. ' Members of. the Calypso senior class are somewhat resentful of the story that somehow got out about their being destructive at the hotel where they sayed while on their recent Washington, D. C., trip. ' Mrs. Robert Martin, their teach er, who accompanied them on the trip, received a very nice letter from the hotel thanking the seniors 'for making it.their headquarters on their trip, which would hardly have been sent them if the seniorj had not behaved. .To make doubly sure, however, ; we understand the Calypso school , .has written the hotel asking for a #*-, letter outlining just how the class <’ conducted itself while there so it I could be published and put an end to the unfair rumors which have been circulating around. ‘From the number of '"flying box cars** which passed over Mount Olive yesterday moraine, Seymour Johnson field, \near Goldsboro, must be a hub of .activity this week for the army maneuvers, “Flash Burn.” Cecil Kornegay, postal employee here, went to a local pond Satur .«~4*y afternoon, caught three chubs, bass, two or three jacks, and open-mouth perch. He ad-' W .ted that, with luck like that, .d’d probably be wanting to go fishing afeain some time—say, the next day or so! - We predicted some such future as this for Cecil when he lucked up - .on a bass weighing five or six pounds sever|l months ago. MONEY STILL TALKS An angry man should count to ten before he speaks—-if his wife - - •• • * tan Is angry he should count out i r, Number of Persons Feared Dead in Goldsbot» Blast CENTENNIAL PRINCIPALS — Bishop Paul Garber and the Rev. Paul Maness, pastor of the Smith’s Chapel Methodist church, which • observed its 100th anniversary Sunday, meet a couple of the church’s old timers, Mrs. Belle Jurney, whose husband, N. Jkf. Jura ■ ; ‘'ey was pastor of the church fk»m 1892-1896r‘ and Mrs. Minnie Smith, wh\ joined the - : church in 1902, being one of the five eldf : est members in point of membership. Bishop > Garber was principal speaker at the cele bration. - Rain Fails to Dampen Spirit of Folks Gathered for Church's Centennial Day The Smith’s Chapel Methodist church, in an all-day celebration Sunday, observed its 100th anni versary. Highlighting the occasion was an address by Bishop Paul Garber of Richmond, Va., who re viewed the history of Methodism, and the presentation of a well by members of the congregation and friends of the church. A large crowd packed the church and benches were moved into the vestibule to, accommodate as many Among those present were Mrs. Belle Journey, whose husband^ N, M. Journey, was pastor from 1892 1896, and Mrs. Minnie Smiths one of the oldest members in point of membership. During the 100 years the church has been founded, it has had SO pastors. W. E. Howard, who was pastor from 1942-1946, was present for the centennial celebration. Luncheon was served in the building following Bishop Gar ber’s talk, and in the afternoon special music was* presented by visiting choirs, and former pastors and church members were recog nized. Choirs taking part in the morning service were the Smith’s Chapel and Bethel groups. Also recognized were the church’s five oldest members:. Mrs. Sallie Wolfe, who was receiv ed into membership in 1882; Wal ter Flowers, 1888; Miss Alice Flow ers, 1890; Mfs. Taylor, 1887; and Mrs. Smith, 1902. Mrs. Smith was the only one in this group braving the rainy weather to attend. The Rev. Paul Maness, present pastor, ,in reviewing the history of the Smith’s Chapel church, said founding fathers of the present church first-met in school build ings, but in November of 1853 a, deed was made between Michael Barfield, who gave the land where the present church is located. At first, the church was on a cir (See No. 2, Pago 2) TT Calypso Man Dies of Self Inflicted Wounds Monday Guard Unit Rated High ^4 -> H*a cers The Mount Olive National Guard unit sot through the first of its series of inspections with a rating of excellent. It was pointed out this standing is unusual for a new grftup. Colonel John Foreman, state maintenance officer for N. C. Na tional Guard, in. inspecting equip ment here Friday, gave the local battery four excellent, three satis factory and one superior grades. Equipment inspected included vehi cles, reports, small arms, quarter master supplies, and others. Further inspections will be held Monday by officials of the 3rd Army, whose headquarters are in Atlanta, Ga. v. ► Ivan Rouse, 37-year-old resident of Calypso, died at 12:10 Monday morning in a Goldsboro hospital of rifle wounds, self-inflicted at his home around 9 p.m. Sunday. According to members of the Duplin eomjty^jerifrs department, the bullet entered the ear and went upward through the head. The shooting occurred in'.tha bathmom. Funeral services win be held this afternoon at 3 o’clock at the Ca lypso Baptist church with the Rev. M. M. Turner, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood ceme tery, Mount Olive. He is survived by bis wife, the former Geraldine Barwick of Dup lin county; one daughter, Eudine, of the home; mother, Mrs. Lizzie Rouse of Albertson; eight broth ers, Laddie, Fletcher, Clayton, and Rig of Albertson, Claude of Ca lypso, Richard of Deep Run, Clever of Fort Bragg, and Daniel. Rouse of Raleigh, route 4; one sister, Mrs. Pete Kosonovitch of Rome Ga. Any good idea will work even tually—if you do. SCENE OF EXPLOSION—These photos, supplied to The ) Tribune by Ronald Anderson, of Mount Olive, Who'happen ed to be in Goldsboro Monday afternoon, shows four scenes lof the explosion which wrecked Edwards & Jernigan fur niture store, on East Mulberry street about 2 p:m: Prelimi nary reports from the area indicate several persons prob ably lost their lives in the explosion, which completely , wrecked the building, and caused a fire which was raging out of control an hour or more after the blast. Estimates bf death, coming from the blast and fire, ranged from at least six to “25 or more.” No way of knowing accurately will be possible until the .fire is und^r control • . - £ood Friday Services at Local Church Protestant churches of Mount Olive will hold a united Good Fri day service at the First Baptist church Friday evening at 8 o’clock. The Rev. B. E. Dotson, pastor of the Presbyterian church, will de liver the address at the Good Fri day Union service. Service Is Planned A pre-Easter prayer service will be held Thursday night at 8 o’clock at the First Christian church of Mount Olive. Members are urged to help meet the attendance and offering goals. Plan for Azaleas to Be on Sale Here This Week for Home-Owners to Beautify Lots Mount Olive' has set its sights toward achieving its goal of a cleaner, healthier, safer, and more beautiful town and in its plans to beautify the streets will offer azal ea plants for sale at 60 cents each, Edward Carroll, manager of the Chamber of Commerce, said yes* terday. The azaleas will go on sale Wed nesday morning in the vacant lot next to the Chamber of Commerce Western Uni6n office. The only stipulation in buying the plants is I.min FOUJt EAGLES-r-Dave Wilson, Milton and Dave Gillis, and Stuart Patten, left to right, recently were awarded the Eagle badges .during m^satoe ceremony, atwB^ '■V"" gfS" . '••V!*• • »■' ’ . cv - ' t ’ .’t- ■ il. "‘S' Bryan, Tuscarora Council president, repre sented Arthur A. Shucks, chief scout execu tive, and read a letter challenging the boys _tQ great service. fef ■ r? .i/\ v ... . V* CV that they are to be planted on the terrace between the sidewalk and curb of the streets at 10 to IS feet intervals, Carroll said. Instructions for planting and care of the plants will be issued with each purchase to assure maximum success, Carroll said. The Tribune, co-sponsor with the Chamber of Commerce in the campaign, to clean up the city, periodically will issue reminders for care and water ing of these flowers. Carroll said the town board will consider a rigid ordinance for the protection of trees and shrubs in the city limits with severe penal ties for violations. Plans for beautifying the streets by having azaleas planted on the terrace's were formula'ted Sunday ! afternoon at a meeting at which | the following were present: Mrs. Frank Clifton, Mrs. Luby Bell, Mrs. Robert Holmes, Mrs. R. B. War ren, Paul Patten, Luby Bell, Rob ert Holmes, Nelson Ricks and Ed ward Carroll, representing the gar den dubs. Finer Carolina commit tee, Service League, Town of Mount Olive and Chamber of Commerce. Shortly after the meeting ad journed, Holmes left for South Carolina to purchase the azalea plants and this morning a town truck is going down to haul the plants to Mount Olive. Any excess plants will be avail-: able for yard planting after the! street needs have been taken care of, Carroll said, and asked city residents cooperate with the pro gram1. , « “Let the azaleas in front of your home be your badge of pride in; the town you are building for your* children,"- Carroli condudedr. . Afternoon; Local Man Was Employe Y,.r. Faison Negress Held lor Fatal Shooting-of Negro A Faison Negress is being held in Kenansville jail in connection with the pistol slaying of Mather James Cobb, Negro, of Faison, Sat urday night. Cobb was shot at a store in Fai son and died before reaching Hen derson-Crumpler clinic in Mount Olive. Bessie Mae Pann is charg ed with the shooting. She was ar rested In Mount Olive Saturday night and turned over to Duplin authorities. According to Duplin law officers, Cobb, who about 25 years of age, was shot twice in the chest and once in the head by a .32 pistol. Mount Olive Police Chief P. O. James said Bessie Mae told-him at the time of the arrest that she and Cobb had been arguing all day and that she got tired of it.. ROUGH SCHOOL The school of experience has an e\jer increasing alumni who re ceive dishonorary degrees. - »■ ■ ......... Salem Church Will Hold Com. Service The pre-Easter Communion Serv ice, which has come to be an an nual event on the calendar of Salem Advent Christian chprch, Mount Olive, will btf held Wednes day night at 7:3b. The Rev. R. C. Joyner, pastor, said .the service will be held by candle light and invited all mem bers and friends of the church to, attend. » Not Marion, Jr. Marion Hargrove of Florida list ed in the court news last Tuesday is not Marion Hargrove, Jr., the author, but his father, Mrs. Emma Hargrove, the author’s mother, said in asking for a clarification. Another in • series of ex plosions which recently have rocked Goldsboro yesterday afternoon flattened Edwards and Jernigan Furniture com pany on E. Mulberry street V in that city. When The Trib- % une went to press late yes terday afternoon, officials, had not been able to deter mine the number of dead, ■' but belief is a number of per sons perished in the blast. “ The cause of the blast was not known, but early reports indicated it was caused by gas explosions. Men in several business places : near the demolished building said there was, a sudden explosion and the, building collapsed. .They said^*. they saw no one get out. Firemen and Air Force person nel stationed at nearby Seymour Johnson field battled the flames for several hours, but still were unable to cool the rubbish enough to start a search. Police had the street blocked off to hold back hundreds of spectators who gather ed in the vicinity. f (See No. 1, Pago 2) -4 SENATOR LENNON HANDSHAKING —• ; Senator Alton Leanon of Wilmington, was in Mount Olive Thursday in behalf of his cahdi dacy for re-election to the U. S. Senate. Here, >. • v-. .-cv V.v i si he Is shaking hands with Janies Davis, while Rusty Flowers, left, grins his approval. Charlie Cowan, at Lennon’s side, is introduc ing-the JSenatorto Davis.
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