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PAGE TWO MEEKINS OLD CHRISTMAS—PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE The “Old Christmas” festival at Rodanthe was the theme of a front page feature in the Charlotte Ob server, illustrated with photo graphs, on Jan. 13, by “Chuck Hauser, aUstaff member who has been to the event for the past two seasons. This article is typical of the fast growing and widespread publicity that acrompanies the festival from year to year. It may be of interest at this time to review the Old Christmas cele bration in the old days, as com pared with the situation now. From time immemorial, and until 50 years ago, the observance of Old Christmas on January 6, often ac companied by a public program the night before, was more or less general in the communities of the N. C. Coast. It was a survival of the general observance in England and other countries which from earlier days had observed this date before the calendar change mov ing the new Christmas date some two weeks earlier. The old timers didn’t like the idea of changing their Christmas time. They argued, despite all laws which' legally said an event could be on a different date from the one they had always known and rever ed, they would hold to the “proper” time.’ Laws, they said, could not change facts. We recall in more recent years when the last Thurs day in November was discarded as the Thanksgiving period in this country, and earlier dates substi tuted, it didnt seem like Thanks giving any more. So it was with Christmas, and while the reverent old Coastland ers saw their neighbors all about them yielding to the new trend; while the entire nation under the pressure of the commercialized newer event adopted our Decem ber 25th; they reluctantly gave in and went along. But without fail, come each January 6th, they felt they had not done their duty, and had not paid allegiance to old cus toms, old memories and due rever ence to their forebears, if suitable note were not paid "Old Christ mas,” as it came to be known. Many of us recall when observ ance of this date was more general. While no elaborate observance took place, there was observance of a sort. A person would say: “my folks always 'kept’ old Christmas.” Gifts might be exchanged, or a special dinner prepared, or work would give way to visit to neigh bors. Os all the communities of the 1956 Ford 4-door 1956 Ford Fairline, 4-door loaded, like new 1956 Ford 9 passenger Country Sedan, loaded 1955 Ford 2-door, R&H, Fair lane 1955 Chevrolet VB, 2-dore 1955 Crevrolet, 4-door 1955 Ford Custom, 4 _door, R&H, new tires 1953 Ford 4-door 1953 Chevrolet convertible coupe 1953 Chrysler Windsor 4-door 1953 Plymouth, 4-door 1953 Chevrolet Station Wagon 1952 Ford Ranch Wagon, V 8 1952 Ford 4-door, R&H 1952 Willis 6 cyl. 2-door, 27 miles per gallon 1951 Studebaker Champion, 2-door 1951 Ford, 2-door, clean 1951 Chevrolet coupe, R&H, new tires 1950 Chevrolet Coupe, $195.00 1950 Oldsmobile, 4-door 1950 Ford 2-door 1949 Chevrolet, 2-door, new tires, new motor TRUCKS 1955 Ford Vi-ton Pickup 1952 Chevrolet, 1-ton Panel, 1950 Ford ft-tan Pickup 1947 Ford J/j-ton Pickup, n«w 700 x 16 6-Ply tires Used Parts ft off Used tubes 90f up R. D. SAWYER MOTOR COMPANY Your FORD Dealer Phone 116 Manteo N. C. License No. 1969 I Salesmen: I Julian Snow, Powells Point n>n n rlr “A DAY APART” PROGRAM HELD AT WANCHESE JAN. 15 “A Day Apart” was observed January 15th in Bethany Method ist Church, Wanchese, sponsored by the Wanchese W.S.C.S. All So cieties in the sub-district were represented which includes Kitty Hawk, Manns Harbor, Manteo, Stumpy Point, and Wanchese. The leader was Mrs. F. J. Dupressey of Gates, North Carolina, Secre tary of Spiritual Life of the W.S.C.S. Elizabeth City District, who gave food for thought pertain ing to every day living and how to overcome every trial and tempta tion by taking God as one’s con stant companion. Visitors included Rev. F. J. Duplessey, Mrs. Orlando Whitehurst and Mrs. C. B. Lee of Gates. Each person brought a sandwich. Dessert was furnished by the Manteo Society, and coffee by the host church. A day of pray er, meditation, and fellowship was enjoyed. outer banks “Old Christmas” last ed longer jn the two communities which comprised Rodanthe, and for a good reason. These people have long been neighborly and inde pendent people. They are friendly and hospitable people. They share with each other; they return gifts and favors as something that is a duty as well as a pleasure. They do not take from one what they are unable to return in kind. There has always been marriage and kin ship between the two communities. It was long their custom to visit and share gifts and meals between the communities at Christmas time, and all the gifts and fine things that were shared between the communities during the uni versal Christmas on December 25, were again revived and shared on Old Christmas. Then, on January 6th, all accounts were squared, all gifts repaid, all visits returned, and all had. fared alike ,in both the north and south neighborhoods. The quaint custom has merit of high order. It is an inspiring and wholesome thing. It should be prac- i ticed in other places. It does good because it makes for happier peo ple. In a world devoted too much to commercialism and greed, where in many places so many of the fin er things of life are apparently forgotten, it comes as a heart-lift ing and inspiring thought to those who do not like to forget; to those who treasure old memories of childhood and other days; to those who cherish the traditions of their forefathers. So from year to year interest throughout the land has grown. It has caused many people to come from afar to witness the celebra tion, until today visitors bring new problems. For many years there has been a program arranged by people of the communities, and the room which was sufficient for the neighbors, is now completely inade quate to seat any large portion of the visitors. The work and expense entailed in putting on the celebra tion, the oyster roast, etc. cannot be afforded by the few people and limited resources of the commu nity. Moreover, the type of entertain ment rehearsed and staged, while having served its purpose in other days, bringing as it did colorful and comical novelty to people who had few opportunities to get away for amusement, is not now suffi ciently comprehensive for the visi tors; nor for homefolks who have opportunity to see a wide variety of features on TV, or byway of the good roads which take them quickly to towns and cities, with modern shows. Heretofore, the very things which visitors wish to witness, have not been incorporated in the nrogram at the old schoolhouse. The neighborly deeds, the numer ous tableaus of community life, the neighborhood caroling and visits by young and old have not been re hearsed upon the stage, for they would not have been new and in teresting to the residents. And on ly residents then could see them. But these things now, reminis cent of bye-gone days, would be of tremendous interest to all. So the people of the community are be ginning to discuss the possibility of bringing a number of these old things together, and starting in time, unite the talent of the com munity, in putting on a show that would be worthy of even two or three presentations for the enjoy ment of the visitors. There has been proven a great popular de mand for such a production, both locally and from afar. There is only one road block now, and that is the problem of financing the enlargement of their building, and making possible better accommo dations for the larger crowds in ill sorts of weather. Putting on 'he celebration and the free oyster roast, and other things that follow t will call for more labor and ex pense, and that is what is giving ’oncern to the mere handful of ■■eople who up to now have carried he burden. A small admission 'barge this season, paid expenses mly because the people did not 'harge for their work. The charges vould not have paid for the oys 'ers alone, at any place where oys ters are usually sold. Washable silk becomes weak in water, so it should not be rubbed, wisted or >,. u „ POLIO: UNFINISHED BUSINESS By mid-October, 1956, fewer than half of the 97,000,000 Americans who should be protected against polio by the Salk vaccine had started the prescribed course of three inoculations. The vulnerable age group is from six months to 35 years. You can help bring about the final victory over this crippling disease by getting vaccinated and by giving to the March of Dimes to help those for whom the vaccine is too late. SLADESVILLE PERSONALS Herman Smith of Washington Was here Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Gray and Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Richards were in Washington Monday. Garry Berry is a patient at Duke Hospital, Durham. Mrs. Ber ry is there with him. Sammie Cuth rell is a patient there too. Mrs. Edgar O’Neal is a patient at Fowle Memorial Hospital, Washington. J. C. Bishop and W. P. Hodges are in Park View Hospital in Rocky Mount. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Pope of Magnolia and Mrs. Troy Sawyer of Belhaven visited Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Flowers Sunday. Those attending the banquet Saturday night at Creswell, Mr. and Mrs. Odia Williams, Frances, and Brice Williams, Mrs. Archie Carawan, Elvis Carawan and Ken neth Gray, who report an enjoy able event. Misses Anne Sawyer, Miss Pat sy Cutrell of Belhaven visited Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Flowers Saturday. Oscar Berry spent the week end in Durham with Mrs. Berry and son Garry who is a patient in Duke Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Green in Ransomville Sunday visited Mr. and Mrs. Bill Boswell and Miss Annie Powell. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Bell and Mr. Dave Evans of Henderson vis ited Mrs. Ethel Gibbs and Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Windley Saturday eve ning. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Cutler of Washington attended the wedding of Miss Cutler’s niece, Miss Gracie Carawan and Willie O’Neal Satur day. Royce Carawan and Garland O’Neal of Hampton spent the week end at home. Mr.- and Mrs. Sam Spencer were in Belhaven. •Victor Jennette visited his broth er, C. E. Jennette, in Grifton. W. O. Howerin of Norfolk is now at home. Mrs. Griff Gray of Pantego is visiting her son, Kenneth Gray’s family. Capt. Johnnie Moore is in Wash ington with his daughter, Mrs. Ted Cutler. Blood donors for Garry Berry at Duke Hospital were Vernon and Floyd Midyette, Henry Spencer, J. D. Sears, Dickie Newman. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gibbs spent the week in Durham. June Jennette and Annie Mae Pittman spent Saturday night in Belhaven with Mrs. Mabel Sawyer. Mrs. Archie Carawan and Mrs. Daisy Moore visited Mr. and Mrs. Medford Daniels in Belhaven Sun day. Mrs. Clint Waters, Ponzer, and Mrs. Gilbert Sawyer of Pantego visited Mr. and Mrs. Griffin Saw yer. » Miss Dale Cox spent Thursday night with Miss Linda Gray. Mr. and Mrs. Leland Gray of Pantego visited Mr. and Mrs. Ken neth Gray Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Newbern and Becky of Powells Point spent last Tues, with S. S. Jennette and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Ayres. Mervis Credle and Myron Gar rish visited Plymouth Thursday. Fenner Allen of Greenville was here Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Jones and sons of Belhaven visited S. S. Jen nette and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Ayres Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Hodges of Tarboro spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Credle. Mrs. Jeff Credle and Allen Cre dle, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Richards, Mrs. Aubrey Swindell, Eric and Elaine visited Washington. r if in of Belhaven was THE COASTLAND TIMES, MANTEO, N. C. VEPCO NOW HAS MORE THAN 3/4 MILLION CUSTOMERS The number of customres serv ed by Virginia Electric and Power- Company passed the three-quarter million mark in the year just end ed. Vepco President Erwin H. Will said the utility at the end of the year was supplying electric serv ice to 685,000 customers and gas service to nearly 89,000 customers for a combined total of 774,000. This represents an increase of 35,000 customers during the year. The company serves Norfolk and Newport News areas, and throughout most of Virginia, the Eastern fringe of West Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina. Customers served by Vepco have nearly doubled in the past ten years. Electrical customers on De cember 31, 1946, numbered 385,000 and gas customers 54,000 for a to tal of 439,000. Will said the average residential customer in 1946 used 1,442 kilo watt hours of electricity. During the twelve months ended in Octo-: 1 ber, the latest 12-month period for which comparative figures are available, the average residential customer of the company consumed here Saturday. H D. Club Meets The Home Demonstration Club met at the home of Mrs. Earl Top ping on Jan. Bth and presided over by Mrs. Linwood Lupton. Mrs. Top ping gave the devotional. Mrs. Jeff Credle acted for the secretary, Mrs. Harvey, who was absent. After the business discussion Miss Woodley, the agent, gave an interesting demonstration on “Buf fet Meals, How to give a party and enjoy it yourself.” Mrs. Topping entertained with a game, Mrs. Frank Fortescue the winner. The hostess, Mrs. Topping, served refreshments to the follow ing members; Mrs. Edgar O’Neal, Mrs. Linwood Lupton, Mrs. Frank Fortescue, Mrs. Jeff Credle, Mrs. Sam Spencer, Mrs. Charlie Ayres and Miss Jean Woodley. The meet ing adjourned to meet again Feb. 12, this meeting will be family night with covered dish supper at seven o’clock at the lunch room. • • om W —l Whenever help Is needed ... torn to • telephone For fast, dependable com munication nothing beats ■ a telephone. You'll always K find it conveniently near by, available to bring help, deliver a message, or just ■ carry a conversation be- i tween friends. We are constantly expand ing our service to make addi- I tional telephones available. ■ > * The Norfolk & Carolina Telephone & Telegraph Co. Manteo - 'Elizabeth City - Coinjocl .■il b. »>l Hills’. Edenton ENGELHARD PERSONALS Mrs. Milan O’Neal and Mrs. Ruth Henderson of Wilson last week visited Miss Fannie Spencer and Mrs. Belle Credle. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Crees and Mr. and Mrs. Bob O’Neal of Man teo were visitors here one day re cently. Mr. and Mrs. Burl Spencer and son Clifford and Roy Cox were in Belhaven Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Maywood Lee and son of Manteo spent the week end with her mother, Mrs. Nancy Ber ry. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Spencer who are at present residing in Norfolk where Mr. Spencer is employed spent the week end at their home here. Mrs. Gordon Meekins and chil dren left recently to spend the winter in Key West, Fla. where Mr. Meekins is managing his shrimping business. Reginald Burrus who has been living in Elizabeth City has re turned here, and is employed at the Town Tavern. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. O’Neal of Kitty Hawk visited their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. O’Neal and family here. Mr. and Mrs. Royden Neal and children visited Mr. and Mrs. Rich ard Mann in Nags Head and Mrs. S. S. Neal visited with Mrs. Mary Gibbs, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Crees on Sunday in Manteo. Miss Alice Pierce spent the week end with her parents in Plymouth. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. O’Neal and boys spent the week end with their parents in Kitty Hawk and Curri tuck. Geo. O’Neal and his father were visitors in Philadelphia while he was away. H. C. Harris who is employed near Elizabeth City spent the week end at home. Frank Midgett of Washington spent the week end with his family here. Engelhard Homemakers Meet The Home Demonstration Club met on Monday night last at the home of Mrs. Glenn Jarvis for its regular monthly meeting. Song: In the Evening by the Moonlight was sung by the group, followed by the reading of the 19th Psalm by Mrs. Harry Jarvis and the Lord’s Prayer. After the business, the home agent, Miss Jean Woodley, gave the demonstration on serving buf fet meals. There were 14 members present. The hostess, Mrs. Jarvis, served tea and party cookies. The February meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Fred Berry; a family dinner is planned, states Mrs. Earl Berry. 3,215 kilowatt hours. This com pares with a national average of 2,942 kilowatt hours for that period, Will added. 6 YEARS OLD Glcnmorc KENTUCKY PROOF * .■f - liW' 4/5 qt. k ' Wa HIM $2.45 f > pint Glenmore ■ MNTUCKV STRAIGHT GOURGON WHIMf (Magnificent cMaw’b I I K •LtMMORC OIGTILLKRICS COMPANY GLENMORE DISTILLERIES COMPANY, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY Keep America Green STUMPY POINT PERSONALS Milton Hooper of Norfolk spent the week end with his family. ’ Miss Wanda Midgett of Norfolk is visiting her mother, Mrs. Bob Midgett. Miss Joann Hooper has returned from Norfolk where she visited Mr and Mrs. Sam Boomer. Rev. and Mrs. A. L. G. Stephen son had as their guests for the week end. their son Lewis, of U. S.C.G. and Mrs. Stephenson’s mother, Mrs. Summers of Auland er. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mason of Norfolk spent the week end with Mr and Mrs. Joe Midgett. Mrs. Ada Hooper of Alexandria, Va. visited here Sunday. Mrs. Floyd Hooper was in Nor folk Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Tai Best and Mrs. Lucy Best were in Washington Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Hooper were in Norfolk Thursday. Misses Grace and Ella Berry of Swan Quarter spent Stinday with Mrs. Gertrude Wise. Glenn Twiford of Norfolk spent the week end with his family. Mrs. Nancy Gibbs of Engelhard visited her daughter, Mrs. Doris Meekins, Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Gray and son were in Manteo Saturday. Mrs. Carrie Vannote of Manteo visited Mrs. Doris Twiford Tues day. Brantley Twiford spent Monday night with Coy Tillett, Jr., and Tuesday night with Byron Sawyer of Manteo. ' Rev. A. L. G. Stephenson and Alvin Hooper were in Durham Wednesday? ARCHIE BURRUS SELF SERVICE FOOD CENTER Phone 237 Manteo WE DELIVER Choice of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Daily All Western Meats CHEEZ-IT, JR. WE FEATURE SUNSHINE CANDIES FRIDAY, JANUARY 18,1957 WAVES PERSONALS Mrs. Rowena O’Neal is visiting in Norfolk with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gard. Cora Joan Austin of Hatteras is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Camille Midgett. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Midgett spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. David L. Midgett and son of Portsmouth, Va. Mrs. Camille Midgett has return ed from Elizabeth City, after visit ing Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pendle ton. Mr. and Mrs. Pendleton ac companied her home for the week end. fdiss Janice Midgett is visiting in Portsmouth, Va. with her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and 'Mrs. C. T. Hayes and family. Mrs. Dewey A. Midgett is visit ing in Norfolk with her daughters, Mrs. H. J. Maddry and with Mrs. B. W. Williams at Fort Story, Va. Ernie Foster has returned to Hatteras after visiting his grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Mid gett. Mrs. Julia Midgett spent the week end in Manteo with relatives. Nelson H. Midgett attended court in Manteo this week. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Midgett spent Sunday at Hatteras with Mr. and Mrs. Emal Foster. Mrs. Esta Gray, Mrs. Alethia Meekins and Mrs. Odessa Midgett were in Manteo Friday. Leland Midgett, U.S.C.G., has re turned to his station at Elizabeth City after spending his leave here with his family. Mr. and Mrs. Wood row Edwards and daughter Judy Lynn were in Manteo Friday. Phone 2560 P. F. CRANK, JR. CONSULTING FORESTER REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR Point Harbor, N. C.
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