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PAGE EIGHT News of Columbia & Tyrrell Co. For Subscriptions, see Mrs. Blanche W. Cohoon, or Call Her. Phone 317-1, Columbia, N. C. She will welcome news of Columbia and Tyrrell County v - - MANY WIN HONORS IN SCHOOL CLOSING IN TYRRELL COUNTY Columbia. The graduating exercises of the Columbia High School were held Monday, May 23, 8:00 p. m. at the Columbia High School auditorium, with Dr. W. E. Marshall, of East Carolina College, making the principal address. Invocation and benediction was held by the Rev. Donald Wagner, pastor of Columbia Baptist Church. A solo, “My Task” was sung by a former graduate. Miss Patricia Everton. Introduction of the speaker, presentation of medals, and diplomas was rendered by Principal B. Tex Lindsey. Salutatory address was given by Miss Dora Dean Owens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Owens. Valedictory address was by Miss I Carolyn Bibb Swain, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julian H. Swain. “Pomp and Circumstance” as pro cessional, and “Athelia” as reces sional were played by Mrs. J. D. Sawyer. The Citizenship Cup, presented yearly by the Woman’s Club for the high school student voted by the personnel of the high school as the most outstanding citizen, was presented by Mrs. Wm. Chas. Cahoon, president, to Miss Carolyn Swain. She was also presented with a citizenship medal by Mrs. T. K. Yerby Jr., representing the Legion Auxiliary. Valedictory medal to Miss Carolyn Swain; Salutatory medal to Miss Dora Dean Owens; perfect attendance medal for perfect attendance in the ftour years of high school to Bobby Pinner; outstanding work in agriculture medal to Glenn Wood ley; atheltics medals to Larry Rhodes and Miss Shirley Cope land, and citizenship medal for out standing Constance and endeavor to attend school to Miss Sybil Smith; and commendation awards to those students who travelled 56 miles daily to attend school to Max Liverman, Miss Ollie Jones and Miss Nina Swindeli, were presented by the principal. Dr. Wagner used as his theme “The Philosophy of Life”; that one must have this embued in early youth; bringing out that “The Measure of life is not its duration, but its donation; No matter how long, but how well you live during your life”; he stressed optimism the keynote of good living and success, advising each to set a goal difficult to achieve, with eyes ever towards that goal. B. T. Lindsey, who is retiring from the position as principal of Columbia High Scool gave thanks for cooperation afforded him and a word of farewell. Marshalls for the occasion were Misses Carrie Ann Sykes, Chief, Rena Mae Spencer, Nan Brick house. and Carrie Lee Jackson. SENIOR CLASS DINNER Columbia.—The Senior Class after the Baccalaureate Sunday, May 22nd, were honored at a din ner at Bill’s Case by Mr. and Mrs. Julian H. Swain and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Pinner. Blessing was offered by Mrs. Madge Lane Vanhorn, Senior Ad visor, and David Davis, president of the class, gave a resume of senior activities and goals. The hall was decorated with ar rangements of white and blue car nations, spiked with white snap dragons, carrying out the class colors and flower. The menu con sisted of a cold plate of turkey and ham cuts, Chef’s salad, tomato juice, and cocoanut cream pie. SELECTED FOR BOYS’ STATE Columbia.—Glenn Simmons, son of Mr. and Mrs. Linwood Simmons of Columbia, Route three, has been selected to attend “Boy’s State” this summer, as outstand ing student of Columbia High School.’ He is sponsored by the American Legion, Scuppernong Post No. 182. z JMfc KENTUCKY P® STRAIGHT BOURBON 90 proof raa © years old I Pint *2.70 nggSBPH Fifth *4.30 DISTILLED • BOTTLED BY YELLOWSTONE, INC., LOUISVILLE. BY. JIMMY ALEXANDER IN TYRRELL SHEDS LUSTRE ON HIS HOME COUNTY By BLANCHE W. COHOON Columbia. One of Tyrrell’s sons, Jim (better known as Jim my) Alexander, with innate deter mination and encouragemen t of his two sisters, Mrs. Louise Hales and Miss Polly Alexander, is. this month receiving the honors befit ting him. On May May 23, 1955 at 9:00 a. m., he received commission as Junior Officer through the A. F. R.0.T.C., and at 11:00 a. m., the same day graduated with honors as a “Who’s Who” selection among American Colleges and Univer sities of and from East Carolina College, Greenville. July 15th will find him at Lack land Air Force Base, Texas, for pilot training in the U. S. Air I Force. Meanwhile, on May 28th, he will be employed with the orches tra at the Surf Club at Nags Head. Jim was a music major at E.C.C,. gave his senior recital in the college auditorium on May 1 in conjuction with Miss Jean Pritchard, voice major, of Eliza beth City. During his four years at col lege, he was very active—especial ly in the field of music. He was a member of the college band and The Collegians, during his four years, serving last year as presi dent of the college band and this year as business manager of the dance band. He was a member of the college choir and Varsity Glee Club for three years. Last year he served as student director of the Glee Club. For two years, he served as a member of S.G.A., through the Music Education Club, of which he was vice-president, and last year served as 2nd vice-president to the Student Government Asso ciation. Aside from his many other duties, he was charter member of Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity; one year serving as treasurer. He is al so a charter member of Phi Mu Alpha, the National Music Frater nity recently brought to E.C.C. Campus. He is also a member of Phi Sigma Pi, an honorary frater nity. He is the son of the late 'Walter A. and Cornelia Simmons Alexan der; born and reared in Tyrrell County; graduated from Columbia High School with the 1952 grad uating class. Jim, through his unselfish ef forts and industry, has not only brought promise to himself and family, but encouragement to Tyrrell’s Citizens, who have striven for Christian, Civic and Scholastic betterment in the coun ty, adding his part to the promo tion of Tyrrell’s interests. “He Who Helps Himself, For Good,ln evitably Helps Others”. BETA CLUB WIENER ROAST The Beta Club of Columbia High School, under the chaperon age of Mrs. Mary Jane Tucker, home economics instructor, and her husband, William Tucker, held a wiener roast, at the beach on the south side of the Albemarle Sound bridge on Thursday, May 19. After refreshments, Miss Carolyn Swain, president, called the meeting to order for election of officers. Elected for president, Miss Carrie Ann Sykes; vice-presi dent, Miss Nan Brickhouse; secre tary-treasurer, Miss Doris Brick house. Officers were installed by Mrs. Tucker. Attending were Misses Carolyn Swain, Gail Cahoon, Nan Brick house, Betty Sue West, Dora Dean Owens, Loretta Roughton, Mar garet Roughton and Shirley Cope land. Glenn Woodley and Collon Snell. Dare County’s tax rate in 1910 for all county purposes was 40 cents on the SIOO valuation. COLUMBIA PERSONALS Colonel and Mrs. F. Henry Koh loss of Chevy Chase, Maryland, spent Saturday here. Colonel Koh loss was formerly from Columbia. He is now retired and is at present editor of the Army, magazine “The Military Engineer” published in Washington, D. C. Herman C. Armstrong of Nor folk, spent the week end visiting his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McClees. Morris G. Pritchitt is ill m Duke Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Adams and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Adams of Pinetown, spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Liverman. Dan Alexander of Durham visit ed his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Alexander, last week end. Mrs. Llewellyn Phelps and daughter, Pat, of Norfolk attended the graduation of David Davis, and visited J. L. Davis. Miss Nna Hassell of Portsmouth visited Miss Carolyn for the week ! end. Miss Thyra Howett spent the ! week end in Norfolk visiting Miss Pat Twiford. Miss Alary Meekins, of Greens- | boro College, arrived home Mon day, JUNIOR WOMAN’S CLUB MET IN COLUMBIA ON THURSDAY Columbia. —The Junior’s Wo man’s Club met Thursday night at Carley’s Case with 26 present. Mrs. Statha McClees, president, pre sided; members sang “America.” Installation of officers was held Thursday night, May 26, in the Methodist Church Annex. Miss Polly Alexander, Vice-President of District 24, and a member of Columbia Junior Woman’s Club, was Installation Officer. Mrs. Louise Hales reported 56 votes cast in the election of the Woman of the Year held recently. Deadline for paying yearly dues was moved up from October 15th to July Ist. A discussion was held relative to purchasing a Club Home jointly with the Columbia Woman’s Club in the near future. A motion was passed to elect a Custodian of the J Building Fund for the Club Home and Mrs. Dennis Pledger, Jr., was elected Custodian by the club. A further motion was passed that the president appoint a separate Ways I and Means Committee for the ’ purpose of working with the Columbia Woman’s Club on any joint project that may be under taken for the benefit of the Club Home. Hostesses for the meeting were Mrs. Albin Hamilton, Mrs. Edward Hamilton and Mrs. Roland Riddick. DAVENPORT-MIDGETT Columbia. James Garland Davenport, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Davenport of Roper, and Miss Patricia Ann Midgett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Midgett of Creswell, were married at the Albemarle Church, Scuppernong Township, Tyrrell County on May 20, by the Rev. Mark A. Woolard, minister of the Church of Christ. COLINGTON PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. “Teenie” Hall and son Kevin of Norfolk visited Mrs. Hall’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Haywood last week end. Roland Bowden of Mississippi has been visiting his sister, Mrs. John Belvin. Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Stetson and children, Janet and Wayne, spent the week end in Norfolk. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Rogers of Norfolk visited Mr. Roger’s moth er, Mrs. Annie Rogers, last week end. Mrs. Marie Waterfield and chil dren, Johnnie and Christine, have returned to their home at Virginia Beach after visiting Mrs. Zenora Midgette. Mrs. Sarah Hill is visiting in Norfolk. Mrs. John Belvin was in Ports mouth Monday. Mrs. Robert Daniels and family visited Mrs. Daniels’ mother, Mrs. Cloey Moore, Sunday. OCRACOKE PERSONALS H. J. Williams suffered a shoulder injury Tuesday and was flown by helicopter to the Marine Hospital in Norfolk. Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Lewis and family left for Cape Charles Mon day, planning to make the : r home there. Mrs. W. Y. Stewart visited Ocracoke for a short time one afternoon last week, seeing as many friends as time would per mit. She was enjoying a few days off tiom her work it Bowrnal Gray School of Medicine and made the trip by plane from Beaufort. George Mercke, Jr., .of Louis ville, Kentucky, has spent several days recently at Silver Laie Inn. He and Ed Hartshorn, Jr., of Lencir, have enjoyed some trod catches with Capt. Thurston Gas kill, inclining 9 cobia, tne largest of which was 40 lbs. and several channel bass. Mr. Mercke has been coming to Ocraeo'-.e ever since 1929. He used to stay at Pam lico Inn, when it was owned and operated ry Capt. Bill Gaskill, rnrt Capt. Thurston Gaskill has always, been his gr ide. He plans another trip to Gcrarpke next fa'.l. x ■ THE COASTLAND TIMES, MANTEO, N. C. TRADE WITH YOUR FRIENDS IN CURRITUCK t I Here Are Some of the Leading Firms and Boosters on the Long Road Down the Curri tuck Highway Between Moyock and Currit uck Sound. They Offer A Welcome to the People of the Coastland on Their Trips Away From Home and to Their Visitors En Route to the Beaches. When You Drive the Highway in Currituck, You Will Find These Places Open for Business and Good Service Available. These Firms Welcome You Whether You Stop to Trade or Pass the Time of Day. Friends Are So Often Worth More Than Money, and the Good Nighbors of Currituck and Dare Have Worked Together for Splen did Progress in This Splendid Coastland. AMOCO SERVICE CENTER ROY OLD, Proprietor AMOCO GAS. OIL AND TIRES Auto Accessories, Road Service CLEAN REST ROOMS Phone 214 MOYOCK, N. C. CHALK’S TEXACO SERVICE Dennis Chalk, Prop. FIRESTONE TIRES WASHING, Greasing, Tire Repair Phone 114. MOYOCK, N. C. GREEN ACRE GRILL HOME OF GOOD FOOD A New Place With Finest Service Mrs. M. L. Ferebee, Prop. Halfway Between Moyock and Sligo WALKER’S . SERVICE STATION Sligo Bus Treminal TEXACO PRODUCTS S. A. WALKER, Prop. SUNDRIES REFRESHMENTS I CHEAPEST PLACE TO FURNISH YOUR BEACH COTTAGE Biggest Assortment of New and Used FURNITURE and ANTIQUES Hundreds of Valuable Items at Most Attractive Prices 1 E. R. JOHNSON FURNITURE EXCHANGE : Currituck. N. C, Telephone Coinjock: O. L. WOODHOUSE Private Line 2211 President General Office 2174 & 2159 WOODHOUSE PRODUCE COMPANY, INC. FERTILIZERS and PRODUCE POTATOES, BEANS, MELONS TOMATOES, AND CABBAGE GRANDY, N. C. POINT HARBOR GRILL INFORMATION CENTER Large, Cool Dining Room Situated on Currituck Sound Across the Bridge from Nags Head Beach SEAFOODS OUR SPECIALTY • WE CATER TO PARTIES Phone 821 Ruth and Walton Griggs EVERYTHING NEW AT LOWEST PRICES POINT HARBOR FOOD CENTER COMPLETE SERVICE STATION Gulf Oils and Accessories Fishing Tackle FIRESTONE TIRES Full Stock of Groceries and Frozen Foods. A New Place. Shop while we service your car. Point Harbor, at the Wright Memorial Bridge DIAL 8152 Mr. and Mrs. F. R. MORSE, Owners ANCHOR INN' POINT HARBOR, N. C. NEAT, NEW and HOMELIKE 1 GRADE "A" RESTAURANT MR. and MRS. J. W. SMITH, Props. Open 6:30 A. M. to 10 P. M. Rooms for Tourists and Fishing Parties Phone Coinjock 8150 Assistance Rendered Fishermen and Hunters * Reservations Made in Advance % STOP at Uncle Graham's TWIN PINE GRILL ONLY 15 MILES FROM NAGS HEAD Barbecue, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Seafoods, Steaks, Roasts, Chicken Regular Dinners, Country Ham Complete Roadside Market Gas M. G. WOODHOUSE. Owner 24 Hour Service After May I Phone 8132 Grandy. N. C. HELM’S GROCERY GROCERY, LUNCH GOODS, GULF SERVICE Sandwiches, Beer, Drinks, Fresh Meats FOREMAN DAIRIES ICE CREAM Phoneßl3 ° Grandy, N.C. Will Gladly Arrange Accommodations for Fresh Water Fishing Parties ' GRIGGS LUMBER & PRODUCE CO. ROUGH AND DRESSED LUMBER All Sizes, Delivered by Truck MODERN GARAGE GOODYEAR TIRES Sherwin-Williams Paints General Welding and Machine Work Roofing, Siding, Builders' Hardware PHONE 2136 POINT HARBOR, N. C. FRIDAY, MAY 27. 195*
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