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JONES COUNTY fRENTON, N. C, THURSDAY, APRIL 30,1958 VOLUME X Jones County Gets $21,657 School Aid for Children of .Personnel on Military Bases Congressman Graham Barden’s office this week announced ap proval by the federal commissioner of education of $21,657.35 to the County Board of Education I960, immediately available will be $13,806 of this amount. This allocation is available to Jones County under Public Law 874 which provides money to sup port schools in administrative units where three or more per cent of the pupils are children of per sonnel on military bases. This law allocates $76 pm* child per year in qualified school units. For the current school term the Jones County school system had 284 students in this category. lb Lenoir County Superintendent of Schools Henry Bullock says a survey is now underway to de termine if has system can qualify for this aid. In an enrollment of approximately 8,000 pupils 240 such children would be needed to qualify the county. Bullock says the survey is not complete but in La Grange, which is nearest the air base at Golds boro, there are 62 negro and six white children that fit this pro gram. Bullock seemed doubtful that the 240 children would be found in the county system. also out Saturday Accident on Jones-Lenoir Line Hospitalizes Three fn*'ee negro men were hospitaliz ed Saturday night after a 7:30 head-on crash east of Kinston on US 70 that took (dace almost on the Jones-Lenoir county line. Most seriously injured was Ben jamin F. Turnage of route two, a passenger in a truck driven by Rufus Hawkins of the same ad dress. Investigating Patrolman Lloyd Pate said the Hawkins truck swerved into the path of the car of James Bryant of route three, who was driving eaistwardiy. Both vehicles were totally demolished. Tumage remained unconscious for some time from a severe head injury, but the other two are re portedly recuperating satisfactori ly from lees serious outs, bruises and internal shock. Principal Bonner of Comfort School Dies Monday, Funeral 30th Principal Malcolm Ray Bonner of Comfort Momentary School died ifc a Raleigh hospital Monday after ah extended illness. He served for 26 years either as teacher or J *i' * Inactive last North energy earned him the well-remembered nickname “Rab bit” Bonner. Last rites were held at 2 Thurs day from. Cherry Funeral Home in Washington and burial was made ! Retail Sales Up for March in Joues-Lenoir Sales tax collections for the month <tf March show a consider able increase over March of 1958 in this index on business. State wide there was an increase for March of over a million dollars— from $5,005,082.50 to $8,107,861.83. locally the picture was also good. Lenoir County’s contribu tion to the tax collector in this category jumped from $60,937.58 last March to $68,105.16 for this March. Jones County’s .gain was less sharp but it moved from $3,168.72 for March of ’58 to $3,320.43 for March of ’59. Kinston retailers shared in the improyed business situation, turn ing in $57,360.07 this year against $51,971.96 last year. Other communities in this area reported as fallows with the 1959 figure first and 1956 figure last: Goldsboro $69,610.74, $62,912.39; Greenville $42,838.33, $36,188.84; New Bern $43,088.94, $40,820.20; Wilson $58,023.16, $45,761.68. Land Transfers Real estate transfers recorded in tire past week by Jones County Register of Deeds Mrs. D. W. Koonce included the following: W. Edward Haskins to William McBynum four lots in Chinqua pin Township. R. P. Bender to Leonard Isler five acres in PoUocksville Town ship. .. ^ ■' Superior Stone «Mhp4nyl to Amerkan-*Marietta Company sev eral parcels in White Oak Town ship in a family cemetery at Bonner tan. He is survived by his wife, the former Jessie Lee Swamrer of Washington and- five children. Pollocksville Bridge to Cost $156,628; Raleigh Firm Enters Low Bid No Jones Court 11th; Will Open on Tuesday Jones County Superior Court Cleric Murray Whitaker this week said that the tenm of court sche duled to be convened May 11th has been moved ahead one day at the request of Presiding Judge Rudolph Mintz of Wilmington. This civil session of the Jones County Court is scheduled to do a “weeding out” job on the civil calendar, since at the request of Judge Mintz the oldest 100 cases were put on the calendar. How ever, it was found that only 84 cases were on file. Due to a prior commitment Judge Mintz asked to be excused from the first day of the court and what a superior court judge asks he generally gets. The business of the court will begin on Tuesday, May 12th and if it goes like most other civil terms of the Jones County court it will probably end early Thursday. Backwoods Brew is Big Troublemaker Past Week in Jones Sheriff Brown Yates says stump hole whisky in one form or an other caused most of his activities in the past week. lira Meadows of White Oak Town ship was caught at a backwoods distillery by ATU officers between Maysville and Stella and is under bond, pending trial in federal court IBdwand Chadwick of Trenton Township is changed with having a half jar of this illicit elixir for “drinking purposes” and 4 facing trial for possession of non-taxpaid spirits. Last and least Charlie Rhodes of Comfort is accused of imbibing a little too frequently and is charged with public drunkenness. There was some strong indication that Rhodes was also using the non-taxpaid variety of vitamins. Among contracts let Tuesday by the State Highway Commission were two for the new bridge across Trent Rivarat PoBocksville on US Highway 17. Bowers Oosutniotion Company of Raleigh was low bid der for the bridge itself and Bar rus Construction company of Kin ston was low bidder for the road ways approaching the bridge. ' The bridge itself twill cost $114,294.94 and the approaches will cost $42,334. The long-needed and much de bated improvement in the Pollocks vdlle traffic bottleneck calls for construction of this new bridge immediately upstream from the present bridge. After completion of the new bridge it will carry southbound traffic on tids heavily travelled federal highway and the old bridge will carry northbound traffic. The ’approaches to be built involve a 'total of .215 miles on both sides of the river. i In the same bid lettings Barrus Construction 'Company was low bidder at $45,393.60 for 6.48 miles of resurfacing on NC 304 in Pam lico County. Don Brock County Chairman for June Dairy Month Effort Trenton Attorney Don Brock has been named Jones County Chairman of the annual June Dairy Month observance. Paul Scott of New Bern and Mrs. Rom Mallard are co-chairmen of the observance in District Nine which embraces Jones, Craven, Onslow, Carteret and Pamlico counties. Brock will be assisted by Mrs. Leon Pollock. Macey Mallard, Mrs. Wiirner Mallard and Mrs. G. E. DuVal. Principal activity in this event Is the selection of a “Dairy Prin cess” to represent Jones County in district and statewide compe tition for the title “Miss North Carolina Dairy Princess”. Jones County HD Clubs Have Impressive Records WISE rliRK The Wyse Fork Home Demon stration Club had one of its busiest years. At the February meeting the club voted to be the sponsor {or a community organization. Date for a preliminary meeting was set for March 8th. Members served in pairs contacting all people in their area about the meeting. Re sponse was fair. The next step was to contact, through the County Extension Of fice, J. A. Glazener, Extension Program Specialist for the State of North Carolina. From this in itial work by the dub, the Com munity Organization was on its way. Chib women have helped in almost every community under taking—cooking, serving, publicity, ■visiting, etc. lin October $100 was set as a .goal for a dub gift to the com munity building projbct. After much thought, it was decided that a Halloween Party was the best way to raise the $100. Many plans were made. When actual work De gan, community response was past all expectations. There were cos jhosts, witches, cowtoys, , gypsies, pirates ail hav time. There were cake games, contests, hotdogs, french fries—all a Everyone fun. When the terea me nnsi narm ana name Exhibit of the James County Fair. Hie exhibit was outstanding and was awarded a blue ribbon plus prize money. The money was do nated to the community organiza tion. Mrs. Thomas is Home Dem onstration president. Regular dub work was done, joint meetings, recreation meet ings, and monthly meetings. Fine demonstrations were given by County Agents and dub mem bers. Fair exhibits by dub and in dividual members were made. Many blue ribbons were won by members. Home Demonstration dub Week observance, Fun Night, spedal interest meetings were all attended by dub women. Tnougn tms ms been tine busiest year in dub history it has been the best. Women of the Wyse Fork Club are looking forward to 1959-60 as a year of greater achievements in club and community work. MALLARDTOWN The March meeting of the Mallardtown Home Demonstration Club was held at the home of Mrs. Osborne Mallard with Mrs. Edina Doster as oo-hostess. The meeting was called to order by the presi dent, Mrs. Ray Harrison. Devo tion was .given by Mrs. Theodore Mallard. The opening song “Vive L’Amour’*. The minutes were were read .by the secretary and accepted as given. The roll was called, six National Home Demonstration Week to Be Observed May 3-9 During National Home Demon stration dub Week, May 3-9, nearly 63,000 North Cavolina Home Demonstration dub women will be - observing the 50th Anniversary of borne economies education. (Plans for the week’s observance have been announced in various oounties throughout North Caro lina. dub leaders have planned tours, achievement days, teas, and other special, events. Many counties are pushing the sale at subscriptions to “Green *N’ G*ww te” monthly North Carolina ae Demonstration dub maga zme. “Quality of Family living” is tiie major point of emphasis in today's Home Demonstration pro gram- Sjpeckl interest is placed upon the common concerns of the home—family relationships, food, clothing, shelter, and financial se curity- However, educational, so cial, cultural, and recreational opportunities are used to the best advantage. Home Demonstration dub wo men win take advantage of the opportunity to tell the story of their program and achievements, May 3-9. teen members were present. The treasurer gave a report of $23.51 now on hand. Information on sewing was given to the members of the club by Mrs. Bruce Johnson. A report on “House Furnishings was given by Mrs. Osborne Mal lard. ■It was announced that the 4-H Club was having a supper and ball game at Jones Central High School, March 20th to raise more money to help sponsor the Health Pa geant given in Raleigh this year. Everyone was urged to go out and help them out. A book report was given by Mrs. Rom Mallard. ■Five members said they were planning to attend the 20th dis trict annual meeting to be held at Bayboro in Pamlico County this year. It was announced a music school would be held March 25th at Washington. Fun night was dis cussed, it would be held April 10th at the Legion Hut. Mallardtown dub was asked to furnish 8 lbs. hamburger. Mrs. Theodore Mal lard, Mrs. Bruce Johnson, Mrs. Ray (Harman, Mrs. Theodore Mallard volunteered to furnish hamburger. Mrs. Rom Mallard was appointed chairman for our skit for fun night. Mrs. Clyde Banks was asked to faring a report on “family life” and Mrs. Jim Mallard was asked to bring a. report on “family life” and Mrs. Jim Mallard was asked IHHHi to Drang a report on "Home Beau tification.” We had visiting with us today, Mrs. Marvin Thomas, our former agent and Mrs. Frederick Foscue, we were very glad to have them and hoipe they will come back soon, “Buttons” and “Know your Neighbor” were played. A very interesting demonstration was given by Mrs. Charlton West on “Ways to Make House Keeping Easier”. The Club Collect was prayed for our benediction. The meeting al joumed. CHINQUAPIN ' The highlight or our club year, 1958, was the award we received at our Achievement Night in No vember. Our club was named the “Jones County Home Demonstra tion dub of the year”. Also two of our members re ceived awards, Mrs. W. W. Lowery for “Leadership”, and Mrs. Thur man DeBtruM in the “Dress Re vue” held 'last June. Two of our members have built new homes, and many have carried out home improvement projects. We had five new members to join our dub. Each dub member takes an active part in communi ty affairs as well as dub work, and without this cooperation bom each member, we could not have w»n the award we are most proud of.
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