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The Pamlico County News
Dedicated To The Progressive Development Of Pamlico County
_ "HOME OF AMERICA'S OLOEST, LARGEST MOLLY TREE"
Vol. 10 No. 26
SERVING GROWING PAMLICO COUNTY
Thursday, July 7, 1977
All Day Celebration Of Independence Day
In Oriental Drew Large Turnout
SPECIAL CITIZENS - A highlight of the
Oriental festivities was the recognition of special
citizens alio have contributed much to the Orien
tal community. Plaques were presented by John
Bond to Edward Lupton, left, Mrs. Irma
Midyette, Mrs. Inez Hargrove and Brantly Nor
man, shown above displaying their plaques. In
formation on each of these will be found on page
3 of this edition.
COMMUNITY CHURCH SERVICE - Oriental
residents and many who maintain vacation
homes then turned out in great number to at
tend the community church service held on the
tennis court during the beginning of the day long
observance of Independence Day.
ENJOYING THE SHADE — IMsgroup (bund
itself a nice shady spot to spread their lunch and
enjoy the refreshing breese blowing in from
Noun River. From left to right are Margeret
Brickdl, Lynn Martin and David Evans, Jr., all
of Raleigh and Oriental; Mrs. David (Grace)
Evans of Oriental, Karen Stephens and George
Stephens of Raleigh and David Evans of Oriental
The celebration of Independence day on its two hundredth bir
thday last year in Oriental was such a tremendous success with
citizens, businesses and vacation home owners there becoming
deeply involved In its planning, that it was decided to plan and
carry out an “old fashioned” celebration there every year from
then on.
Sunday’s all day observance was equally successful. It began,
at 10 a. m. with a community church service held next tothe ten
nis courts at the Mini-Park, conducted by Rev. David Lupton
and Rev. Michael Oliver. In spite of the early hour, all seats
were filled for the service and many sat on blankets spread on
the ground, all standing at intervals to join in the singing of
hymns and in “God Bless America.”
The service was followed by a Special Citizens service during
which four were given recognition for their special services. to
the Town of Oriental through the years. Next came the “Oldies
but Goodies” Fashion Show with winners of the contest being
selected by a panel of judges.
The “Miss Independence” Beauty Contest, open to young
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HE DIDN’T MIND POSING A BIT - Master Tod McBryai.,
winner of the Oldies butGoMtarFufaioftSbowin the boy’s divi
sion, didn’t mind posing for Hie Pamlico County News. By his
expression, one might believe that he wasn’t surprised one bit
that be won.
loss INDEPENDENCE BEAUTY CONTEST—Thirteen pret
ty young belles entered the Miss Independence Beauty Contest
open to little girls from age one to five. Winner was Gerri Miller,
now “Miss Independence 1977.” She Is shown in foreground
above. First runner up was Christina Price, second, Jennifer
Sanderson and third, Christie Bond.
OLDIES BUT GOODIES FASHION SHOW -
This group, competing in the Oldies but Goodies
Fashion Show drew many smiles and much ap
plause as they stood to be reviewed by the
judges. Left to right, the first three, who were
dressed in colorful red and sparkling white, are
the John McBryan family. Next is Mrs. Irma
Midyette, Ms. Sue Cox, Fay Bond, Betsy Thomp
son, Ruth Statham, little Miss Wendy Broughton,
dressed in the flapper outfit, Chris Lupton and
another pretty young Miss with her mother who
did not get identified. In the Oldies division,
children winners were Master Tod McBryan. His
family represented the “Gas House Gang” and
Little Miss Wendy Broughton. Adult winners
were Mr. McBryan and Ms. Sue Cox.
THEY GAVE THE JUDGES A HARD TIME -
Shown here with their mothers are the con
testants in the “Miss Independence” contest.
The young contestants were Gerri Miller, Kim
Pittman. Joane Abbott. Christie Bond. Jennifer
Davenport, Wendy Broughton, Christina Price,
Kim Broughton, Brenda Hodowanie, Jennifer
Sanderson, Kimberly Lupton, Renee Statham
and Wendy Hill.
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THE LINES WERE LONG - The lines were
long and the food abundant during Oriental’s In
dependence Day Celebration Sunday at the Mini
Park that drew hundreds of people from Oriental
and the surrounding area.
id outdoor*, and ejoying the good
In evidence, many turned out to
observe America’! Mist birthday.
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