A DUPLIN COUNTY SHOWCASE When new performers are presented to audiences for the first time, the term "showcasing" is used. In Duplin County school children ana tairgoers will have an opportunity to showcase new talent on October 4 when Phil and Gaye Johnson appear with the Green Grass Cloggers. At B.F. Grady Elementary School and at Kenansville Elementary school the Johnsons will pick, strum and sing. They offer a unique blend of traditional folk, country and bluegrass music as well a?- a generous portion of swing, ragtime and blues. Fairgoers ?can hear the Johnsons along with the Green Grass 9doggers at 7 p.m. Oct. 4 in the Kenansvill Old School auditorium. Admission is free. Duplin Pageant Association Makes Plan For Junior Miss 0 And Little Miss Duplin Little Miss Tthe Little Miss Duplin County Pageant is scheduled for Nov. 27. The pageant is available to girls age seven to ten- years of age as of pageant date, that lie in Duplin County. The compe tition will include private judges interview, a two-min ute talent presentation and Evening gown competition, ^"here is a S50 entry fee and the first 25 girls who enter will be accepted. Entry forms arc available at the county elementary schools and in structions for returning the forms and other details are enclosed in a letter with the forms. The chairman and choreo grapher for this year's Aiaueant is Jane Phillins of allace. The winner of "Little Miss Duplin County 1983" will receive a large cash award, trophy and crown, and many nice gifts and the opportunity to repre sent Duiplin County in many capacities for a year. The reigning queen is Amy Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Williams of Bculaville. Amy has had a j^ery fulfilling and rewarding year, making many appear ances as "Little Miss Duplin County." The Association elected officers for this year are Janet Williams of Beulaville, president; Shelia McKay of Kcnansville. vice-president: and Vickie Rabon of Warsaw, Secretary-treasurer. Junior Miss The Duplin County Junior Miss program is part of a nationwide program to honor and reward high-school senior girls for achievement In scholastics, creative talents, self development and community betterment. Some $2 million dollars in college scholarships and other awards will be offered local, state and national levels this year. Junior Miss is not a beauty pageant. Junior Miss seeks the representative, total girl, the wholesome, intelligent individual. The Duplin County Junior Miss program is available to any high School senior girl who is a resident of Duplin County. ^Entry forms are available wun tne county mgn scnooi guidance counselors. The Association is planning an invitation meeting with con testants' parents and the current Duplin County Junior Miss, Lee Ann Costin. Lee Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lee Costin of Warsaw, has done an out standing job representing Duplin County and will be available to give advice to this year's contestants. The co-chairman of the Duplin County Junior Miss is Chris Blanton Bass of Kenansvillc. Lynn Daughtry of Bculavillc Dance Academy is chore ographer and entries chair man \lso is Chris Bass. The date set for the program is Oct. 23. JSTC Graduation Exercises Scheduled The twentieth commence- ' ment exercises of James Sprunt Technical College are C scheduled to be held Sunday, ( Sept. 26 at 5:30 p.m. in the ti William Rand Kenan, Jr. c Memorial Amphitheatre in ii Kenansville. One hundred it twenty-five graduates will c receive two-year associate ti degrees, one-year diplomas v or one-year certificates in 21 p curriculum programs. p In addition to these gradu- ii ates, approximately 100 per- u sons have successfully com- s plcted the GED test, quali- s fying them to receive the ii N.C. high school equivalency u certificate. In the event of inclement h weather, graduation exer- r cises will be moved to Kenan t Memorial Auditorium. The speaker will be Dr. 'harles Fisher Carroll. Dr. 'arroll has a long and dis inguished career as an edit ator in North Carolina. Born ^ Warsaw and educated in :s public school*, he re eived his Master of educa ion degree from Duke Uni ersity in 1930. He held lositions as teacher, irincipal and superintendent 11 the public school system intil his election as state uperintendent of public in truction for North Carolina 11 19s', a position he held int.. nis retirement in 1968. In recent years, Dr. Carroll as been serving as honorary nember of the board of tru* ees of Peace College, member of the board of trustees of High Point Col lege, and member of the board of higher education and campus ministries of the North Carolina United c Methodist Conference. c Preceding the graduation tl exercises, a reception honor- 1 ing all JSTC alumni will^be ii given in the student' lounge li of the McGowen Building on a the campus. Sponsored by the Alumni Association, the reception is being given to honor all those who have graduated from JSTC since its beginning in 1962. All alumni are cordiallv invited to attend between 3:30 and 4:30 and the graduation ex ercises at 5:30 in the Amphi theatre. The autograph of Julius Caesar is reputedly worth $2 million. ? ?. t*j *? Secretarial Program At JSTC If you are interested in a areer, full- or part-time, this ould be the program. For he first time, JSTC offers a 2-month diploma program n general office technology, n addition to typing, filing, ccounting and other secre tarial courses, you will be introduced to word process ing, one of the newest courses. ' GOT is open to all in terested persons and is de signed to get you prepared to do general office work in various office situations in a shorter period of time. If interested, contact the registrar at JSTC, 296-2341. Registration day is Tues., Sept. 28 with late registra tion ending Tues., Oct. 5 and classes begin Wednesday. Sept. 29. Beulaville ?: Frt,. Sat , Sun | innim itiuM 1 i f ROCKY I 4 I Jt III ml K b rfm.;nnly??ll ?hows. #1 per ourto H ? Shows 7, 9:05. Sun., 2, 4, ' r ? 7 & 9:06 PIRATES MOVIE ? : | Musical. Comedy i *? ', Adventure Rated PG +* Starts Friday "| % ?' Shows 7, 9:06. Sun., 2. 4, ? 7 & 9:05 , : YOUNG DOCTORS IN LOVE J JfcjF Fun, Adult Entertainment I 1 Rated R Starts Friday H Shows 6:56, 9:05 Sun., 1:55, 4, 6:55 A 9:06 m AMITYVILLE II - THE f ^ POSSESSION I ' , It Starts All Ovar Again Pi 1 Rated R GOING OUT 1 OF BUSINESS EVERYTHING MUST GO \ ALL FALL & WINTER MERCHANDISE 20 % to 50 % <?? , HURRY WHILE SELECTION IS GOODl ALL ? SUMMER MERCHANDISE DRASTICALLY REDUCED > Tenny's Children Shop VISA 117 N. Contor St. Mott.f Chorg* T*. M? ON Mownt Oil** Loy Awoy - Glrit-lntanft-PratMns >?y?' Iwt?1??Sis* It ANYONE INTERESTED IN BUYING ^^^THI^USINES^AL^58-5396 ^^^ Early Fall >k Selection Of 1 Poly/Cotton Tops & Pants, Skirts, Dresses 20% off 2 Groups JG Hook Poly /Cotton Skirts, Coats & Pants 20% off <Sale Begins (Sept. 23 Ends Oct. 2 m?%l'0 g>t|0ppd 126 N. Center St. \ 9 'PARTNERS IN SUCCESS' " -? . ? ?"? * James Sprunt Technical College Announces FALL QUARTER REGISTRATION SEPTEMBER 28 Classes Begin Sept. 29 Late Registration Thur., Oct. 5 General Information James Sprunt Technical College offers comprehensive educational services in 23 technical and vocational programs and two years of undergraduate college courses. The college transfer program is offered through contractual agreement with the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. And, JSTC is^n Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. A PARTIAL PROGRAM LISTING I Accounting Agricultural Associate Degree Nursing Medical Office Assisting Cosmetology Automotive Mechanics Building Trades-Masonry Electronic Engineering Welding Criminal Justice James Sprunt Technical Collegi P.O. Box 398 Kenansville, NC 28349 phone 296-1341 i

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