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PAGE TWO GLIMPSES OF THE PAST By CAROLYN LLOYD ..ii Ah, the merry month of May. Its names conjures up many things: May beskets, May poles, May peas ,May Queens, and Memo rial Day; and most of them aren’t what they used to be. Time was when the first day of May found children preparing bas kets of flowers to leave at the door of friends. The results weren’t al ways artistic, but the baskets were fun to prepare and fun to receive. Best of all, they weren’t commer cialized. Nobody thought of buying flowers to put in them and there were no ads to ballyhoo the idea. Though there are still a few chl dren who carry out the charming tradition, the May basket has just about faded into the past. The May Pole has fared better, though it is by no means as pre valent as it once was. Breathes there a soul so dead that he or she has not. at least once danced about a May Pole clad in a crepe paper costume. First there were hours and hours of practice, using strips of cloth in place of the ribbon or crepe paper streamers to be at tached to the pole on the great day. In retrospect, I can see that the practicing must have been quite an ordeal for the teacher in charge. Somebody always seemed to have two left feet, failed to keep time to the music, wound in the wrong direction, or became entangled in the streamers. Came the big’day, they usually made the same mis takes or worse ones ... Or else it rained, and the crepe paper cos tumes wilted and sent rivulets of dye running down the legs of the hapless little elves, flowers or whatnots sewed into the costumes. Along about May 1, the papers still carry pictures of beauteous maidens in billowing white dresses who call to mind the line from an old poem: “Wake me early Mother dear, for I’m to be Queen of the May.” The colleges continue to carry on the tradition, but the queens have a lot of competition in the form of “potato queens,” “pickle queens” and other varie ties. As yet May Queens haven’t started appearing in bathing suits so they are something of a novelty and provide a chance for the girl who has a pretty face but might be bowlegged. Memorial Day used to be a really big day, they tell me. Bands played, speeches were made, and children were allowed to take off their long underwear. Though the day is still a holiday of sorts, no bands play, people don’t stay still long enough to listen to speeches, and children don’t wear enough to be entitled to take any off until they get ready to go swimming. As for the May peas, perhaps they used to bear plentifully in the month of May, but it seems to me that it is June now before they make their appearance in any abundance. Os course, if anyone wants to prove me wrong by bring ing me a quart, preferably shelled, this month, I shall be glad to re tract that statement. In spite of changes, it is still the merry month of May to many, for school is out. Some of the smallest frogs are smaller than a penny. H Paul JJkJones iH -Jil ■UOHsoio v I jhi/ pint I $3.40 qt. FRANKFORT DISTILLERS CO., N. Y. C. BLENDED WHISKEY. 86 PROOF. 72*5% GRAIN NEUTRAL SPIRITS. OCRACOKE PERSONALS Ocracoke P.T.A. will elect offi cers at its May meeting, Monday night, May 16th, in the school library. Retiring president, T. W. Wahab, will preside. New officers take over the work in September at the beginning of the new school year. Hostesses for the Monday night meeting are. Mrs. Dicie Wells, Mrs. Louiedelle Williams, Mrs. W. R. Hale, Mrs. Lois Ann Wahab, Mrs. Gladys Williams, and Mrs. Wilma Williams. Members of the Martha Wahab Circle met on Tuesday night at the church Recreation Hall. In the ab sence of their leader, Mrs. Marion Austin, Mrs. Kelly O’Neal is act ing legder. The Willing Workers Class of the Methodist Sunday School will meet next Tuesday night, May 17th. The Susanna Class is meet ing Friday afternoon, May 13th, with Mrs. Elnora Ballance at 2 o’clock. A group of high school students from Atlantic visited Ocracoke Is land last week end, arriving on the mailboat, “Dolphin”, on Saturday afternoon and leaving on Monday morning. They enjoyed seeing the sights, visiting the Atlantic Ocean Beach, attending the square dance on Saturday night at the school recreation hall, and going to Sun day School on Sunday. In the group were Sammy Mason, Dora Jean Willis, Beverly Beck, Betty Lou Bell, Sallie Toston, Phyllis Morris, Jan Guthrie, Sandra Sal ter, Cathryn Taylor, Dianne Dan iels. They stayed at Wahab Village Hotel. Miss Mary Byrum of Raleigh spent the week end at her cottage here. With her were her mother, Mrs. A. S. Byrum, and her brother '.nd his family, also >f Raleigh. Robert Preston, USCG, on Dia mond Shoals Lightship, enjoyed a visit with his family recently. Jules Garrish and Larry Simpson, both in the USCG, were here for the week end. Carlton Kelly spent several days this past week in Norfolk. Mr. and Mrs. Thurston Gaskill have as their guest, Mr. Gaskill’s niece, Mrs. Lonnie Miller and son of Florence, S. C. Mrs. Raymond Beasley and fam ily of Portsmouth, Va., have been visiting her mother, Mrs. Eleanor Burrus. Mrs. Thurston Fuller Gaskill took her son, David Fuller, recent ly to Duke Hospital for medical treatment. Mrs. Marion Austin is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Crawford Aus tin in Hatteras. Sullivan Garrish made a trip to Winston-Salem recently. Mrs. Ruth Gaskins and Mrs. Larry Simpson visited Beaufort last week. Also there were Mrs. John N. Midgett and son, Carnelle, Mrs. Earl Gaskins, Mrs. Mamie Howard, Mrs. D. S. Tolson and children, and Mrs. Flora Spencer. Mr. and Mrs. William Midgett announce the birth of a daughter, Bertha Lynn, May 9. Mrs. Midgett and the baby are at home with grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Her man Spencer. Registered at Wahab Village Hotel are Gordon Cole, T. A. Abel, L. C. McClean, and D. C. Hewitt, U. S. Engineers who are making a survey of Wallace Channel and Ocracoke Inlet Among lucky fishermen surf casting on the beach last week NEW OFFICERS NAMED FOR OCRACOKE EMC Ocracoke Electric Membership Corporation elected officers at its annual meeting, May 2nd, as fol lows: president, Chris Gaskill; vice-president, George C. Jackson; secretary and treasurer, Kermit Robinson. With these serving in the Board are Lonnie Burrus, Corky Mason, ‘Nathanial Jackson, Powers Garrish, Monford Garrish, Lawrence Ballance, Steve O’Neal, Kelloy O’Neal and Maurice Bal lance. The offices of the Ocracoke Electric Membership Corporation have recently been moved from crowded and noisy quarters in the Plant to a newly constructed small building adjacent to the plant, where ample office space is afford ed for the bookkeeper and auditor, and also a board meeting and manager’s office room. Mrs. Vir ginia Esham is bookkeeper. Mana ger of the plant at this time is E. S. Tolson, with Taft Howard and John T. O’Neal as assistants. The plant was built under REA aus pices in 1937 at a cost of $60,000. It became a Co-operative in 1945 and has expanded considerably in that time in its service to the com munity. HIGH TIDES AT THE FISHING GROUNDS OREGON INLET FOR MAY AM PM Friday 13 11:33 11:50 Saturday 14 12:28 Sunday 15 0:47 1:25 Monday 16 1:47 2:22 Tuesday ' 17 2:47 3:20 Wednesday 18 3:46 4:16 Thursday 19 4:43 5:10 Friday ’ 20 5:37 6:03 Saturday 21 6:29 6:56 Sunday 22 7:22 7:48 Monday 23 8:13 8:41 Tuesday 24 9:08 9:34 Wednesday 25 10:04 10:29 Thursday 26 11:02 11:26 Friday 27 12:03 Saturday 28 0:26 1:05 Sunday 29 1:26 2:06 Monday 30 2:25 3:03 Tuesday 31 3:22 3:57 WINTER FERRY SCHEDULES (Effective October 1, 1954-May 31, 1955) CROATAN SOUND FERRY Lv. Manns Harbor Lv. Roanoke Island 6:45 A M. 6:00 A.M. 8:15 A.M 7:30 A.M. 9:45 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 11:15 A.M. 10:30 A.M. 12:45 P.M. 12:00 Noon 2:15 P.M. 1:30 P.M. 3:45 P.M. 3:00 P.M. 5:15 P.M. 4:30 P.M. 6:30 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 7:30 P.M. 7:00 P.M. 11:00 P.M. 10:30 P.M. ALLIGATOR RIVER FERRY Lv. East Lake Lv. Tyrrell Count 6:00 A.M. 6:45 A.M 7:30 A M. 8:15 A.M 9:00 A.M. 9:45 A.M 10:30 A.M. 11:15 A.M 12:00 Noon 12:45 P.M 1:30 P.M. 2:15 PAL. 3:00 P.M. 3:45 P.M. 4:30 P.M. 5:15 PAL. 5:45 P.M. 6:15 P.M. OREGON INLET FERRY Lv. North Shore Lv. Sooth Shore 5:00 A.M. April t May 1955 5:30 A.M. 6:80 A.M. 6:30 A.M. 7:00 A.M. ' 7:30 A.M. 8:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 10:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M. 11:00 A.M. 11:30 A.M. 12:00 Noon 12 >3O P.M. 1:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. 2:00 P.M. 2:30 P.M. 3:00 P.M. 3:30 P.M. 4:00 PAL. 4:30 P M. 5:00 P.M. 5:30 PAL 6:00 P.M. April & May 1955 6:30 P.M. was Mrs. C. F. Boyette, who brought in a 47 10. channel bass. THE COASTLAND TIMES, MANTEO, N. C. STUMPY POINT PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Hooper and Betty Jo of Norfolk visited Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Wise last week end. Ivey Hooper of Norfolk spent the week end with Mr. end Mrs. A. C. Hooper. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Wise and Glenn Twiford spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Hooper. Bryqn O’Neal of Wanchese, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph O’Neal, last week end. Roy Midgett of Norfolk spent the week end here with his wife and daughter. Billy Bodner of Norfolk, visited his aunt, Mrs. McCoy Hooper,- recently. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Gray and son Woodie spent Sunday in Kitty Hawk and Manteo. Mrs. Jack Gaskill and children, Jack, Jr., and Linda Christian visited Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Hooper Sunday. Alf Hooper spent Tuesday in Elizabeth City. Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Hooper of Norfolk spent the week end with Mrs. Francis Hooper. Mrs. Irene Wise, Mabel Best and John Sanderson spent Thurs day in Norfolk. Wilton Payne has finished his boot training in U.S.C.G., and is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Payne. Rev. and Mrs. A. L. G. Stephen son, L. W. Hooper and Mrs. Dewey Wise, attended District Confer ence at Hertford Friday Mrs. Hazel Bell spent the week end with her sister, Mrs. Glenn Twiford. Her mother, Mrs. Florine Hooper returned to Norfolk with Mrs. Bell for a month. Pat Twiford visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Twiford, last week end. Word has been received that Mrs. Marietta Hooper has arrived in northern Italy, where she joined her husband, 2/Lt. Major I. Hooper, who is stationed there with the Air Force. The Stumpy Point P.T.A. held the last meeting for the year Wednesday afternoon. Thirty five men, women and children met at the Stumpy Point school building Friday night in a fellowship meeting. Mrs. Florine Hooper, program chairman, assist ed by several others led games, contests and songs. Mrs. Ruby Gray, Josie Hooper and Becky Midgette played games with the children. « Nita Midgette, Margie Best, Louise J. Hooper and Josie Hooper served ice cream and cake. 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One visitor, Mrs. Florence Campbell of Alexandria, Va., was present. Those present were Mrs. Pearl Daniels, Mrs. Jaccie Burrus, Mrs. Richard Mann, Tom Sutton, Cecil Midgette, Edward White, Guy Mann .Wallace Taylor, Stanford White, Wilbur Pinner, Fred John son, and Mrs. Sherman Twiford of Manns Harbor. Mrs. Clyde Ward of Mashoes, Mrs. Florine Hooper and Mrs. A. L. G. Stephenson from Stumpy Point. The new president, Mrs. Wilbur Pinner, made an interesting talk on the work for the year ahead and responsibilities as members of the club. Mrs. Cecil Midgett was ap pointed to meet with Teen-agers at Community Building each Friday night. One other member is to as sist her. The club was asked to help Ruritan Club members get up a play, also to raise money for a water line to go to the church. A contest was won by Mrs. Guy Mann. Door prize went to Mrs. Fred Johnson. at Stumpy Point. A picnic lunch is to follow the meeting. Methodist Homecoming Notices are being sent out from the Manns Harbor Methodist Church in regard to a home com day, June 12. Sunday school is to ing to be held at the church Sun start at 10 in the morning to be followed by a worship service. A picnic lunch is to be held on the grounds. In the afternoon a song and praise service is to be held for those who can remain. These home coming services are usually well attended. Home coming services at Stumpy Point Methodist Church are scheduled for July 3. The East Lake Methodist Church is expected to have its home coming, Sunday, September 25. MEN’S CLUB IMPROVES CEMETERY, PLAYGROUND The Men’s Club of Stumpy Point met at the school building Monday night with 14 members present. Improvement on the cemetery and cleaning up the play ground and ball diamond for the children and ball players were re ported. A roast beef dinner was served by Mesdames Lou, Willie, and Florine Hooper. COROLLA PERSONALS Mrs. Fannie Melton of Kecough ton, Va. and Mrs. Earl Curlings of Norfolk visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Simpson. Mr. and Mrs. Bradley O’Neal and daughter of Norfolk spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward O’Neal. Elvin Midgett of Oceana visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Mid gett. Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Parker of Kill Devil Hills, Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam Griggs and Mr. and Mrs. Uses Beasley of Norfolk; Roy Lewark THOMAS, HARLES & SHIELDS ARCHITECTS Announce the formation of a new partnership with offices located at 111 NASH STREET ROCKY MOUNT Tel. 2-2837 808 POOLE, popular radio star of WBIG says, "My. wife has always used light Karo for cooking... and on the table—it’s dark Karo for me, the best-tasting t eating syrup of ’em all" Yes, indeed...biscuits go like hot cakes when you pour on plenty of delicious dark Karo... there’s nothing like it for good eating. Satis fyin’ flavor. So rich it stands right up on top of biscuits (keeps ’em light and fluffy). Keep Karo on your table morning, noon and night ...it tops anything! Ask your arocer for DARK Karo, in pint and quart bottles FRIDAY, MAY 13, 1955 of Virginia Beach spent the week end at their cottages here. Mr. and Mrs. George Twiford of Monkey Island visited Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd O'Neal. Melvin Lewark of Norfolk visit ed Friday with Mr. and Cleveland Lewark. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Cason and children of Cape Henry spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Lon nie Bowden. Mrs. Edward O’Neal and Mrs. John Austin, Mrs. Griggs O’Neal and Norris Austin visited in Pungo Saturday.
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