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S"l" *"" >*-? ^ E^*. pr msR res sritfTTVPf B^^BB^BB ?ittw *?fc VOL XXXIV NO. 20 MAY 25,1967 KENANSVILLE, N. C. ">>7^, 1.C PRICE 10* PLUS TAX 3 Trial & Error 1 Recently, Corddl Johnson of Konsnsvlllc, who hss been with the medical corps In Saigon i and was at home on leave , brought me a copy of TheSal ff gon Post. It la a dally paper established in 1963 and pub lished by the Saigon Post Pub lishing Company at Rean Hung Dao/Salgon. 1 have read it with much in terest - ads and all. It has almost a full page of entertain ment and restaurant ads. One of the fabulous hotels advertises running odd - hot water, bath room attached. This paper pub lished for the American sol diers has a poor print - and poor proof readers - oops, look who's talking I ? ? ? ? V My friend Mrs. Lee Maxwell of Alberts on sent me this little gem which was written by her grand daughter, Holly Mercer, who la a JeeomJi grade student hi Berry Hill School In Char lotte. MY TALES My name is Benny Pencil the m. You can Just call roe Benny. I have to go to school almost every day. It is horrible! Some tlmall sperid the night there and sometimes I come home. Boy, do my feet get worn having to walk acrosa paper all day I Just ?bant the time I dont have any nelly btaen In the sides! I an almost worn through. Lots of tines I get dropped on the hard floor.and stepped on! Yes, I set stepped on. One nicht 1 waa carried to Cialtwul to HT ? Kalmar To Head Cancer Drive JOHN N KALMAK The 1967 educational and fund-raising Crusade of the American Cancer Society In Duplin Cbunty will be led by Mr. John N. Kalmar. Mrs. Winifred T. Wells, Pre sident of the Duplin County Unit, said Mr. Kalmar accepted the designation as Chairman of the 1967 Crusade because of his deep concern with the urgency of the cancer problem. Mrs. Wells said the new Chairman Is Ideally equipped i to lead the 1967 Crusade. He will bring energy, organization al skill and enthusiasm to the Society's efforts to sare lives now from cancer and to raise funds for cancer research, edu cation and service. In accepting the chair manship, Mr. Kalmar did not minimize the cancer problem and the hard, tedious Job ahead that holds out promise of even tual, complete control. He pointed out that if present rates continue, and if Duplin County is typical, one out of four of us now alive will develop cancer. Of those who develop cancer, two out of three at present rates, will die of the disease. However, he said, "There is a great potential for saving lives now through earlier cancer detection and even prevention than ever be fore." He said his goal will be to help take new strides toward accomplishing this. Mr. Kalmar Issued a call for volunteers to Join with him in the Crusade against cancer. The Chairman urged all persons interested in Joining the fight against cancer as volunteers to get in touch with any officer or Chairman. Other officers are; Vice president, Mr. Amos Brin son; Treasurer. Mr. Robert L. m la pace ? Appropriation A"P? PerSer and Sampsdn counties In the Economic Opportunity (pro gram. ? The purpose of this money Is to provide funds for com petent projects being developed for Duplin, Pender and Samp son counties. The projects are IK signed for Tow income families in the three counties and wOl be administered by the Com munity Action Council, Inc., P. Q. Box 578, Rose Hill, North Carolina. Mr. Charles J. Mar kus is President of the Board of Directors. Marvin Johnson Director N. C. Turkey Federation Mr. Marvin Johnson, of Rose Hll was elected a director of the North Caolina Turkey Federa tion at the annual meeting re cently at the Wlsperlng Pines Motor Lodge In Southern Pines. Mr. Sandy Shaw of Wagramwas reelected president. A change was made In the federation's constitution to per mit marketing firms to become members. In the past, mem bership has been restricted to producers. Contbmed to page 8 HI at riease Buy A Poppy "In {lander's Fields the poppies blow between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and In th< sky The larks still bravely singing fly Scarce heard amidst the guns below Take up our quarrel with the foe, To you from failing hands we throw The Torch - be yours to hold it high." Many years ago these words were written and now "When spring comes around again this year and the medow flowers appear' they will bloom not only in Flanders Field but in Ha waii, Bataan, Korea, Vietnam, and pther plages afbund the .jroriA wjjere Jfrav^. mervhave Do we hold EVERY American wear a * memorial POPPY, and let everyone pause, if only for a moment on Memo rial Day to honor those who have given their lives that we may be free. Poppy's will be on sale by the American Legion Auxiliary Post 379. AMONG THE DISTINGUISHED GUEST OF THE FOUR COUNTY DIRECTOR-EMPLOYEE BANQUET Friday night at theRockflsh Country dub were left {o right: Mr. L. P. (BUI) Beverage, Manager of Four County. Robert S. Scott, Lt. Governor of North Carolina and featured speaker; Mr. Hugh A. Wells, Attorney for Four County; and Mr. J, R. Powell, President of Four County. (Photo by Ruth Wells). Scott, Lt. Gov., Spook* At Banquet Lt. Governor Robert S. Scott, waa featured speaker at the slx | th annual Four County Electric I Membership Qarp, Employes, Director Banquet Friday night I at Rockflsh Country Club. I Mr. Doug Laary was master I of ceremonies and the invo cation was given by Mr. Walter I Thorn ass on. Mr. J. R. Powell, president r flf the board of directors, wai ned the group who were than I entertained by a novelty slng | tag group Two and One Hdr!" Vfr. L. P. (BUI) Beverage, manager of Four County pre sented ten veer certelflcates to; Forest BarnhOl, Marsha Brown, Warren HOI, Chester Mazur, Georgle McLendon, Willie Murray. Hazel Murray, Rena Mae Spar km an, and Nor man York. Fifteen year certificates to: Jimmy Bonham, Harvey Brady, Frank FusseD, Clyde Miller, Mary T. Ramsey, and T. R. Vide. A 20 year certificate was pre sented to Mrs. Eva K?y and * 25 year certificate was present ed to Mrs. Lois Clark. In accepting his own fifteen veer award, Mr. Beverage said "My only regret la that these 15 years deduct from the years I hare left to spend with Four County." Mr. Hugh A. Wells, In In troducing the speaker said, "Providence has always pro vided, in crucial times, an out standing leader for our great state, in education it was Ay cock, Roads, Kerr Scott; Bu siness and Industiy. Hodges, now on the thresnhold of a transcending period in educa tion, business and Industry, transportation and farming, great leadership is demanded and provided In Bob Scott." Scott, in his remarks to the group congratulated them on the accomplishments of their co operative efforts. He urged the Centlaued to pane ? ....... Benson Awarded Kenan Scholarship Taylor Receives First Athletic Award Ninety one James Kenan Sen iors graduated Tuesday night. May 23, before a packed au dience in the Harmon Gymna sium. Speaker for the evening, At torney Vance B. Gavin of Ke nansvllle was introduced by class president, Al Payne. He gave the Seniors an inspiring and dynamic message on the . subject "Charity." Tommy Benson made the Va ledictory address and the Sa lutatorlan was Betty Savage. They were presented awards Dy Ellis Vestal, member of the Board. Choral selections were rendered by the Music Club. O. P. Jwinson, Superinten dent of Schools, introducedTom Kenan III as a member of the James Kenan family for whom the High School was named. Mr. Kenan stated that this was the third graduation exercise which he had attended and it was one of the highlights of his year to attend this graduation and pre sent the metals to the students. The coveted James Kenan Scholarship of 34,000 was awarded to Tommle Benson of Kenansville. Tommle was the Valedictorian of his class hav ing made a 98.4 average for his four years. He has also taken an active part in school activities. This year a new award was added. It is the William R. Ke nan, Jr. Award, In presenting this award to William James Taylor, Jr. of Warsaw, MR. Kenan made the fallowing can ments: ?"m"'&tt??n Kenan, Jr.1 COMi.Wi | t .'rXii i ?? -rs.> ? -* THE WINNERS OF THE KENAN AWARDS AT JAMES KENAN HIGH SCHOOL on Tuesday night are shown with Tom Kenan III of Durham (center) who represents the Kenan family each year to present the awards. To the left Is till Taylor, Jr. of Warsaw who was given the William Rand Kenan, Jr. Athletic Award for outstanding Sportsmanship. To the right Is Tommle Benson of Kenansville who received the James Kenan Scholarship Award of $4,000. - ' II ?. Blueberry Festival North Carolina's first annual Blueberry Festival will get un derway Thursday, May 25 con tinuing through May 27, and will feature special1 guests, a giant parade, fireworks, band con certs, warer-.jjkl show, fried chicken and mipy other events. A list of dignitaries will be headed by Governor Dan K. Moore, and thirteen lovely con testants including Duplin's Lynn Chandler, will compete for the crown of queen. A golf tournament will be sponsored by the Left-Handed Golfers Association "The Young Ones,** the states num ber one Rock and Roll Band will play for a teen age dance, and the gala festivities will close with a dance featuring the world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra. ATTORNEY VANCE B. GAVIN OF KENANS VILLE (left) Is shown with Tom R. Kenan III of Durham. Mr. Gavin was the Commencement Speaker chosen by the class of 1967. Mr. Kenan was present for the occasion to present the Kenan awards to the winning senlars. East Duplin Graduation On Sunday afternoon, May 21, at 3:30 o'clock the East Duplin High SchoolGraduatlon was held at the School Gymnasium. The Rev. Frank Sawyer gave the invocation and the audience sang "America, the Beautiful." Miss Lois Brown gave the Sa lutatory address. Mr. Edgar Wells Introduced the speaker. Dr. Marvin Vlck, of the Eden ton Street Methodist Church, Ra'.elgh, North Carolina, who delivered the message. Mrs. Loyce Phillips sang "Climb Every Mountain." Th? diplomas were awarded by Mr. Cecil Miller, Chairman of the school board and Mr. Jim Smith presented the medals, after which Miss Linda Mercer gave the Valedictory address. For the benediction the seniors sang "Spirit of the Living God. Diplomas were presented to 139 seniors, of these seven re ceived scholarships: Alice F aye Batts, Nancy CarrollKornegay, Bonnie James.Sue Erinson, An nette Andrews, Linda Walker, and Dlanne Southerland. Wanda Potter received the Math award. AdaThlgpen andDanney Whaley received the Best Athletic Awards. The two I-Dare-You awards went to Edna Ivey and Ted Brown. Coastal Production Credit Association presented their annual Future Farmer Award, a $50 savings bond to Kenneth Shaw. The Wilmington^ Star presented two Golden Star ' Awards toGlennwood Sanderson and Linda Mobley. Reading Workshop A Workshop In Developmsn tal Reading will be conducted In the Educational Building In Kenansvllle Friday, May 26th and Saturday, May 27, with classes beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 3:30 p.m. An outstanding consultant, Mr. Walter L. Powers will conduct the workshops. Mr. Po wers Is Curriculum Director of Continued to page 8 Charity ManBadlyBurned A rural Rose Hillman Is In Duplin Gbneral Hospital with serious burns received In an early morning fire at his home near Chartrytfunday. David Earl Bonnam, Rt. 2, Rose HOI sustained 3rd degree burns over most of his body In a fire discovered about 5:30 Sunday morning. Upon examination of the In juries, Dr. Q. L. Redwlne, sur geon at Duplin General Hospital detected an Injury on the man's forefead and'legs, and notified the sheriffs department. Dflbuty Stjprlff L. G. Jernlgan and Highway Patrolman Sam BrlVey Investigated. Bonham told them that ne and a com panion from Chinquapin rode around and drank beer until the beer save out about 1 a.m. They tnen went to a sandwich shop and ate sandwiches and drank coffee until about 2 a.m. He then took his companion to Chinquapin and went straight to his home near Charity. He em phatically stated that he had no trouble or Involvement with anyone. He remembered driving Into the yard and lighting a ci garette and thought that he smelled rags burning. He didn't pay too much attention to the odor because sometimes "ciga rettes smell that way. Bonham is sure tnat he fell asleep in the car with a lighted - cigarette. His father was up making coffee early Sunday morning when he heard his son scream. The elder Bonham ran out into the yard and found his son a flaming torch, and he extinguished the flames. The car was a total loss. The Bonham yard has a block Continued to Page > ' Free Franks Sam's Drug and Rouses' Self Service invites you to be their guest Saturday, May 27th fori appreciation of your patronage they will serve Rooks Reagle Franks In Holsum Rolls and Peps Is. All you can eat will be yours free of charge as a good will Jesture. They will be ex pecting you. , r.,. : . r V - Miss Carter Wins Scholarship Raleigh - Linda Ellen Carter of Teachey, who graduated from the Wallace-Rose Hill High School on Tuesday evening. May 23, was one of the four seniors selected from throughout the state to receive the Clyde A. E rwln Scholarship Award, The award goes to outstanding Contlnaed to page I COURT HOLDS FOR RHODES In a hearing before Superior Court Judge, Rudolph Mlntz, on Monday and Tuesday in Duplin Superior Court, the court held for the Plaintiffs In a Usury Suit. The case heard was Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Rhodes of Rose Hill and Holly Ridge, agalnsL. Eastern Nortn Carolina Baqk, with a Branch In Wallace, N. C*4 In which It was alleged that an unlawful rate of Interest had been charged. The case was partially tried in March and all parties agreed that the presiding Judge might find further facts at the May term, thereby waiving a Jury. Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes charged that they borrowed $60,000 from < the Bank, but that Vice Presi dent W. N. Taylor required them to leave $10,000 on deposit In a "Special Checking Account" on which they could not write checks; and that this was for the purpose of charging interest on money they did not receive.
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