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JONES COUNTY NUMBER 26 TRENTON, N. C, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14,1963 VOLUME XV Drowning Called Accidental Of Jones County Teen-Ager Jones County Coroner Dr. George Davenport ruled Saturday that the death of 19 year-old Edward Frank lin Ormond was caused by acci dental drowning. The young man was found in a bout 18 inches of water just before midnight Friday after his grand father, O. B. Morton of Trenton route 1, had called Sheriff Brown Yates and reported that ike youth had not returned from a hunting trip. v The youth, who was on probation for the early June burning of sev eral gambling joins* in ;the Neuse River Lowgromsds around Kinston, left the home of his grandmother at about 4 Friday afternoon to go squirrel! housing. Sheriff Brown Yates says the body was found, face down in a bout 18 inches of water in a small creek about IS or 20 feet away from his cap, shotgun and a bottle of water. Examinations at Lenoir Memorial Hospital in Kinston revealed that the young man was a diabetic and that at the 'time of his death the condition of his blood was such that a diabetic coma might have been caused. The conclusion was that he be came dingy 'from his diabetic con dition, sat down at the point where his cap, gun and water were found and then crawled to-the creek where he possibly fainted and fell Into drowned. Land Transfers Jones County Register of Deeds Bill Parker reports the following land transfers in his office during the past week: From T. R. Mallard to Thomas Earl Mallard 4.9 acres in Trenton Township. From Warren Maxwell to Clifton Lee Boyette two tracts in Tucka hoe Township of 41.5 and 2.8 acres each. From Donald P. Brock to Avant Lumber Company 197.14 acres in Cypress Creek Township. From R. P. Edwards to Carolina Model Homes, Inc., two lots in Cy press Creek Township. Bookmobile Schedule Friday — "November 15 Trenton School 10:00 - 11:30 Jones Central Sdhool 12:30 - 1:00 Ray McDaniels’ Store 2:00 - 2:30 Long Br. Com. Bldg. 2:45 - 3 :30 C. A. Davenport’s ‘Str. 3 :40 - 4:00 Free Will Baptists Looking Money for Mt. Olive Colleae Dr. Robert Shackelford, president of the Mount Olive Area College Foundation, announced the recent appointment of Sponsors in the cur rent campaign to raise funds for the building program at Mount Olive College. Heading the list are Graham A. Barden, of New Bern, and Lindsay C. Warren, of Washington. Other Sponsors include Dr. Rachel Davis and Dr. Dexter T. Wither ington of Kinston. It is expected that the working drawings for the first phase of con struction will be completed by March 1, 1964. These buildings will include 4 dormitory units, a library and an academic building. | || Construction will be on an attrac tive 90 acre tract of land acquired for these preliminary buildings will be approximately $998,000. Actual con struction will start by May, 1964. Dr. Shackelford stated that the citizens of Eastern North Carolina will be asked to help with the cost Of the program. The Foundation, which he heads, has assumed the task of raising the sum of $100,000 in new gifts from general sources needed to get this phase of con struction underway. This fall’s enrollment at Mount - Olive College includes 42% of the student body from Wayne and Dup lin Counties; 16% from Lenoir and Sampson; ,17% from Wilson, Cra ven and Johnston; 20% from 18 other counties in eastern North Carolina. Other states represented include Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia and New Jersey. JP Says Statute Had Run Against New York Lawyer Suing Him This week an answer wa's filed by Maysville Justice of Peace W. E; Raiford to a suit brought against him by Reuben Gross, Staten Is land, N. Y. lawyer, who is asking $10,000 damages for “false imprison ment”. Raiford denies that Gross was falsely imprisoned, but adds that under North Carolina law a suit must be brought within one year from the date of the alleged false imprisonment. Raiford says in his answer that the alleged false imprisonment took place on August 14, 1962 and Gross did not file suit in Jones County Superior Court until September 3, 1963. Autumn Festival Called Maysville’s Finest Yet With the largest crowd ever pre sent, the Maysville Elementary Au tumn Festival was the most suc cessful ever sponsored by the PTA. The fun began at 6:30 p. m. and lasted until well after ten. Food sales were high, with a complete aell out on cup 6a](c«, fudge, brownies and takes. The eafcfe' Hot dogs and soft drinks went fast, in addition to French fries and coffee being available. In the way of entertainment, there was the fish pond, penny tossing, the duck pond, the horror house, and the most popular one with both young and old, bingo, with very nice prizes awarded the winners. Clothing, jewelry, dishes or food could be purchased at the old country store. In the way of raffles, an iron was given away, a box of groceries, and a box of homemade candy. Dancing was enjoyed in one of the class rooms for the younger set and two kings and queen were crowned. In addition, prizes were given for the two best and most original costumes and were won by Timmy Thompson and Sally Pelle tier. FRIENDSHIP SUPPER Saturday Friendship Free Will Baptist Church is holding its annual turkey and barbecued pork supper. School Board Votes Insurance Coverage; Approves Changes At its regular monthly meeting the Jones County Board of Educa tion voted to coyer all school Sys tem '. rawiloyeek tSbJrtan<sB,S, compensation insurance and' acted on two personnel changes. Mrs. Celia D. Midkiff was named to replace Mrs. Elizabeth Enzor as secretary to the county’s five white schools, effective January 2, 1964. Mrs. Enzor had resigned effective December 20th. Rodney Collins was named driver of school bus No. 13, replacing Nor ma Barrow, who had resigned. Tine board also approved the cut ting of hard woods from the cam pus of Jones High School by Gus Barber under the supervision of Superintendent G. W. Harriett. The board also voted to invite special teachers, guidance coun selors, supervisors, speech teachers, band masters and other special teachers to future meetings So they may have an opportunity to ex plain the part they play in the overall school program. Chairman Charlton West Jr. pre sided over the meeting and mem bers Rogers Pollock, J. J. Conway, W. E. Philyaw were present and J. C. Wooten was absent. Four Jones Arrests During the past week Jones County Sheriff Brown Yates re ports the following four arrests: Johnny Jones of Trenton is ac cused of passing a worthless check, Cecil King of Pink Hill route 1 and Shelton Troy Taylor of Arapahoe are each charged with being publicly drunk and James H. Bateman of Florence, S. C. was charged with drunken driving. ASSAULT CHARGES Assault charges reported by local police over the weekend included these: John Turnage of 506 Harvey stfeet, Cleo Gooding of Kinston route 5, both charged with assault with a deadly weapon; Janies Cobb if 1011 East Gordon, Alsie Harrell if Pink Hill, and Duffie Sutton of Deep Run route 1; all charged with assault on a female. Education Week is Theme of M&ysville November PTA Meet Mrs. Sam Pruitt, vice-president, presided at the recent meeting of the Maysville Elementary PTA, held in the school auditorium. After the opening prayer, offered by Rev. Norman Knight, pastor of the Methodist church, Albert Hardi son presented an interesting pro gram on education, in keeping with National Education Week. Tables were set up, displaying outstanding work by the children; also several books recently pur chased for the library. Mrs. Har riett, first grade teacher, showed a film on reading. A report from the treasurer showed that the proceeds from their recent autumn festival a mounted to nearly $600. Room count was won by Mrs. Olivers room. After adjournment refreshments were served. Maysville Asking OK For Water Bond Issue Julia McCoy Crowned Homecoming Queen By Teresa Creagh In half-time ceremonies at Jones Central High School last Friday night Miss Julia McCoy was crown ed Homecoming Queen for 1964. The ceremonies began with a pa rade. First in line were the cheer leaders escorted by Cy Whaley. Next came the candidates. They were Brenda Banks escorted by Bryan Mercer, Mary Ann Taylor escorted by Dickie Murphy, Patsy Eubanks escorted by Hugh Pol lock, Mary Lendell Cox escorted by Jimmy Yates, Julia McCoy es corted by David Waller. Paulette Harrison escorted by Don Phillips, Jackie Potter escorted by Johnny Davis, and Sharon Mateja escorted I by Earl Bender. On the announcement that she had been selected~Queen, Miss Mc Coy was escorted to the Queen’s float by Wesley Smith and Guy Kinney. i' : Shs.j*3S., it!gsa»ed. hy the -retiring Continued on Page 9 Achievement Night Held by Jones 4-H’ers; Winners Named Last oatuTday night the annua Achievement Night for Jones Coun ty 4-H clubbers was held in th American Legion Hut at Trenton President J- N. Hill, III presided The principal speaker for the oc casion was Amos Taylor. Following here is a listing of tin outstanding 4-H’ers in the count; during the past year: 1963 Project Awards Home Management: Long Timi Record—Janice Lowery. Senior— Yvonne Whaley, Junior—1st—Caro Cauley and 2nd—Annette Lowery Home Improvement: Janice Low ery. Child Care: 1st—Lydia Creagl and 2nd—Helen Flowers. Canning: Junior—Claudia Arm strong, Senior—Janice Lowery. Home Ground Beautification Long Time Record—Linda Had dock, 1st—Carol Nance. Food Preparation: Senior—1st— Linda Haddock and 2nd—Janict Lowery. Early-teen—Claudia Arm strong, Pre-teen—1st—Judy Has kins, 2nd—Teresa Pollock and Joan Gay Eubanks. Grooming: Boys—Glenn Harrison, Girls—1st—Carol Nance, 2nd—Jan ice Lowery. Clothing: Long Time Achieve ment—Janice Lowery, Senior—Lin da Andrews, Junior—1st—Claudia Arnjstrong, 2nd—Carol Cauley. 1 Marketing: Billy Faulkner. Poultry Raising: 1st—Sherwood' : McDaniel, 2nd—Rodney Scott. Laying Flock Management: 1st— . Shirley Jones, 2nd—Elizabeth Mur • phy. Laying Flock Management: Coun : ty Winner, Ronald Glenn Harrison. r Feed Efficiency: Faye Griffin. Beef Calf: J. N. Hill III. Entomology: 1st—Patrick Faulk ' ner, 2nd—J. N. Hill III. Corn: 1st—J. N. Hill III and 2nd I —Robert Allen Ives. Soybeans: Ronald Glenn Harri son. Wildlife: 1st—Jimmy Pollock 2nd Robert Faulkner. Tree Identification: 1st—Douglas Hill, 2nd—Maurice L. Hill Jr. Garden: 1st—Douglas Hill, 2nd— Robert Faulkner. Tractor A: 1st—Gilbert Norris, 2nd—Maurice L. Hill Jr. Tractor B: William Douglas Hill. Tractor C: J. N. Hill III. Automotive: J. N. Hill III. 4-H Soil Conservation: J. N. Hill III. 1963 Special 4-H Awards Achievement:—Girls Junior—1st—Helen Flowers, 2nd —Claudia Armstrong. Senior—1st—Janice Lowery, 2nd —Joan Stroud. Achievement:—Boys Junior—Douglas Hill and Senior— J. N. Hill III. Leadership:—Girl—Joan Stroud,. Boy—J. N. Hill III. Agriculture : Junior—Douglas Hill. Senior—J. N. Hill III. Home Economics : Junior—1st— Claudia Armstrong, 2nd—Annette Lowery, 3rd—Carol Cauley. Senior—Janjgfc'Lowery, 2nd—Lin da Andrews, i1 • Tractor Operator: J. N. Hill III. Club of the Year: Dover 4-H Club. — i i i uuua . J U1UU1 Armstrong, Senior—1st—Frankie Green, 2nd—Janice Lowery. Dog Care: Annette Lowery. Crafts: 1st—John Creagh, 2nd— \nnette Lowery. Communications: Annette Lowery. Junior Leadership: 1st—Teresa Ireagh, 2nd—Joan Stroud. Safety: Junior—Annette Lowery, senior—Linda Kay Haddock. Swine: 1st—Randall Dawson, 2nd -Eddie Franck. This week the Town of Maysville filed notice with the North Caro lina Local Government Commission, asking permission of that agency to hold a bond election on the issuance of $214,000 in bonds. As stated in the petition to the commission the money secured from this bond issue if it is approved by the voters of Maysville will be used to construct a water system. The bond elation would permit use of the money for construction of an elevated water tank, water treatment plant, wells, water mains and distribution lines, together with the purchase of equipment, machin ery and the purchase of necessary land and rights of way for the over all project. The date for the election has not been set, and cannot be set until the Local Government Commission determines that the issue of the specified amount of bonds is within the capability of the town. The specific duty and authority of this commission is to prevent towns, cities and counties from go ing too deeply in debt. Final de cision on the issue of the bonds, of course, rests with the qualified voters of the town. Jones Central FT A Entertains Faculty The Jones Central High School Faculty was honored Tuesday by the local Future Teachers’ Associa tion. Harry Mallard spoke on “Quality Teaching”. At the conclusion of Mallard’s talk, he asked each mem ber of the faculty to step outside his slassroom door. A member of the F.T.A. presented each a large, red apple with green leaves that 4>ad "thanks from your F.T.A.” printed on them.