PAGE TWELVE NEW EATING FACILITY NOW OPEN AT WANCHESE A new facility for the conven ience 6f tourists and homefolks is open this week at' Wanchese. It is known as Mack’s Diner, located al Mill Landing, adjacent to Mack’s Fishing Center. The new case was built by O. M. (Mack) Etheridge, and is oper ated by Mrs. Emma Hayman. All meals are served, plus snacks and short orders, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Business at this stand is no new thing to Mack Etheridge, who has operated for many years the popu lar sport fishing center catering to all kinds of fishing parties. The case is designed to supplement his services to vacationists, as well as providing the first case for Wan chese. Etheridge reports sport fishing as improving each day with better weather, and says that many fine catches of rock, croakers and other varieties have been caught by parties fishing off 'Wan chese during the past week, chese during the past ween. STATE MUSIC FEDERATION TO MEET AT NAGS HEAD , The N. C. Federation of Music Clubs is slated to hold its annual meeting in 1959 at Nags Head, with the Carolinian Hotel as head quarters, and the Roanoke Island Music Club as hostess club. The Roanoke Island club includes mem bers from other parts of the coun ty, including Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills. The meeting will bring several hundred visitors to the sec tion. Mrs. Louise Jefferson of Chapel Hill is the newly-elected state president, having been elected at the meeting held last week in Gastonia. She succeds Mrs. Harry Shonts of Winston-Salem as presi dent. Attending the state meeting in Gastonia from the northeastern district were Mrs. J. B. Aiderman of Elizabeth, first vice-president of the state federation; and Mrs. Victor Meekins of Manteo, who appeared as piano soloist at the luncheon program on Thursday. JAMBOREE (Continued from Page One) Bud Quidley, Steve Basnight and 16 foot Class 11, runner-up, Ray mond Wescott. Winners of the exciting free for-all race were: Byron Sawyer, Bud Quidley and Ellswopth Mid gett. Lovely Queen Mary Burrus of Hatteras awarded trophies to winners, her last appearance of the Jamboree week end in which she with King Lindwood Tillett of Kitt Hawk had performed their royal duties with distinction. For your Paint and Supplies Always Stop at FEARINGS, INC. WHY? We offer a complete line j : ’ pioneer *: ■ THEATRE • MANTEO, N. C, , i SATURDAY ONLY • , May 3 I VICTOR MATURE . • in « "THE LONG HAUL" 1 1 SUNDAY : MONDAY • "COUNTRY MUSIC ' •HOLIDAY"' • TUESDAY : WEDNESDAY • GARY GRANT ’ a in • , "KISS THEM FOR ME" i I THURSDAY : FRIDAY 1 . "PATHS OF GLORY" . with l KIRK DOUGLAS ■■S * «cin OUT ANO SAVCg ■ MN Porch and Lawn Furniture It's warm weather time once zfc-i again . . . time to get out and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. To make the most of your leisure time you should be completely com fortable, by having the proper furniture. Our selec tion of items for outdoor F' | enjoyment is complete—we 1 invite you to come in early and choose the items you'll want and need. Convenient terms may be arranged, if you desire. COMPLETES TRAINING 1 ? • WM. DAVIS BALLANCE, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Ballance of Manteo has completed recruit training April 15 at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Is land, S. C. The 12-week training schedule included drill, bayonet training, physical conditioning, pa rades and ceremonies, and other military subjects, and also pre pares young Leathernecks for fur ther specialized infantry training at Camp Lejeune, N. C. WASHINGTON N. C. ANGLER CAUGHT 50 POUND BASS Ocracoke. Blount O’Neal of Washington, N. C., casting at Oc racoke Inlet on the past week end landed a 50 pound channel bass the first taken there this season and the largest reported from any where along the Outer - Banks. Channel bass fishing along the Outer Banks started about one month late this year due to late winter freezes and unusually cold water. The big fish are now re ported in the inlets and sounds, and a few have been landed from the surf. Seven out of 10 national contest winning channel bass, including first and second places were caught in the surf or from boats ..near the inlets of the Outer Banks during the year ending December 31, 1957. MANTEO REBEKAHS TO HAVE BIG WEEK END Honoring the president of the N. C. Rebekah Assembly, Mrs. Susan Ballowe of Manteo, the Manteo Rebekahs are planning two social events for the week end. On Sunday afternoon, May 4, a recep tion will be given in Mrs. Ballowe’s honor at the home of Mrs. Tracy Ward in Manteo. The hours will be from two until six o’clock, and all Rebekahs in the district are invited to attend. On Monday evening at 6:30, the Rebekahs will meet for dinner at Fearing’s Case in Manteo. All those planning to attend are urged to make their reservations. PERRY (Continued from Page One) have made them two months late in getting to work. And now some of the Commissioners are stalling to keep many of the people from knowing the full results of the tax situation until after the primary election. In meantime rumors reach us that big cuts in taxes promised large property owners in Manteo and some other places, is winning support for the Board. Merely a question of buying votes at the expense of the people. HATTERAS PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Ballance will celebrate their Golden Wed ding Sunday, May 4th. The couple have not sent out invitations, but have declared open house for the event at their home from 2 p.m. until ten p.m., and a welcome is extended to everyone. MANTEO PERSONALS / Miss Mabel Jean Basnight of Meredith College, Raleigh, spent last week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Basnight. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Basnight had as their guests last week end their son, Arvin O, Basnight and his children, Mary Ann and Billy; and Jimmie Warren and son, Jimmie, Jr., all of Silver Spring, Md. Miss Mary Blanche Meekins of Raleigh visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Meekins, last week end. She had as her guest Miss Joyce Castleberry of Sanford. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin R. Burnette have returned from College Park, Md., where they were called by the death of Mr. Burnette’s moth er, Mrs. Annie C. Burnette, 79. Miss Thelma Jean Williams of Greensboro College, Greensboro, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Williams, last week end. Among N. C. State College boys home for the week end were Allen Dough, Harry Johnson and Randie Houston. Miss Ann Dowdy of WCUNC. Greensboro, spent the week end with her mother, Mrs. T. G. Dowdy. Mr. and Mrs. Pope Daniels of Raleigh spent Sunday in Manteo after visiting Mr. Daniels’ sister, Mrs. Naomi Wescott, in the Albe marle Hospital, Elizabeth City. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pearce had as their guests last week end their daughter, Miss Lois Pearce of Poplar Branch; Mr. and Mrs. Fitz gerald Daniels of New Bern, and Mr. and Mrs. William McCollough of Richmond, Va. Mrs. R. 0. Ballance of East Carolina College, Greenville, and Davis Ballance of Camp Lejeuene spent the week end at their home in Manteo. Mr. and Mrs. Quentin Bell of Raleigh visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Q. Bell and Mr. and Mrs. Warren O’Neal, last week end. Miss Mary Dolney of Chicago is the guest of Mrs. Susan M. Bal lowe. Desmond A Rogers is a patient in the Albemarle Hospital, follow ing a recent heart attack. It is expected he will be there for sev eral weeks. His daughter, Mrs. C. L. Gibbs, Mr. Gibbs and their baby have moved home from Ra leigh to assist in the family busi ness during Mr. Rogers’ illness. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Smith will leave Sunday on a business trip to New Jersey and other northern points. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Scarborough had as their guests last week end their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Thomasson of Col lege Park, Md.; and Mr. Thomas son’s brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Delano Thomasson of Centerville, Md. Mr. and Mrs. William Henderson have returned from a week’s visit in Miami, Fla., having flown there and back. Their son, George Hen derson of N. C. State College, Ra leigh, spent last week end with them at their home near Manteo. Mrs. Delton Dowdy, Mrs. Jack Wilson and son John, Mrs. Bob Daniels and son Steve, and Mrs. Ralph Jones returned Tuesday night from a 10-day trip to Flor ida, where they visited Mr. and Mrs. Paul Derrickson in Cocoa Beach; and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Derrickson in West Palm Beach. Arvin Midgett of N. C. State College, Raleigh, visited his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Mid gett, last week end. WARREN (Continued from Page One) three scenic and picturesque is lands, we have, on the one side, one of the largest sounds on the coast, and on the other, the mighty Atlantic. Every foot of .this nar row beach is rich in history and tradition. Here over the ages dis aster has struck in all its fury and down the years unparalleled heroism has reigned. Here reside a noble people. They are God fear ing, friendly, and steeped in the traditions of their homeland. May this Park bring them happiness and prosperity from the many vis itors who will come here to see the majesty and beauty of what God has wrought, and who, in time, will throng these shores. May I say just this in passing? North Carolina now has two great National Parks—the great Smoky Mountains and the Cape Hatteras Seashore. They are separated by the entire distance of the state. Just recently a large delegation, headed by our distinguished Gov ernor and including our congress men, appeared before the Secre tary of the Interior in Washington and opposed the imposition of tolls on these beautiful highways over which our citizens and visitors con stantly travel. This question of tolls has been hanging like a heavy sword over the people of Western North Carolina for many years, and on behalf of the eastern section, I wish to thank the De partment and the National Park Service, the Governor, and all oth ers who brought about the chang ing of this decision and made the west toll free. However it is now proposed that our own state place tolls on a bridge that is one of the important entrances to this Park. May I re snectfully say, in this presence, that we should never tolerate in North Carolina a class of citizens , who ride free in the west and in the far east ride under the shackles THE COASTLAND TIMES, MANTEO, N. C. RETIRED STEAMBOAT MAN 86 YEARS OLD WEDNESDAY ->APT. MARTIN L, JOHNSON of Manteo, who has been living in retirement in his home in Manteo for several years, was 86 years old Wednesday, April 30 and he was surprised by several of his rela tives and friends who called on himself and Mrs. Johnson in the evening during a party arranged by Mrs. Camille Podolski, a neigh bor. Os a large family, his only sister now surviving is Mrs. Lillie Swindell who lives near Manteo. He has a wide circle of friends who recall his many years as master of the steamer Trenton and other vessels serving Roanoke Island. Guests at the party included Mrs. Swindell, Mrs. Sybil Etheridge, Mrs. Adam Etheridge, Mrs. David Simpson, Mrs. Mary Gibbs, Mrs. Vance Cudworth, Mrs. Bertha Baum, Mrs. Jim Clark, Mis. Ray Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Swindell, Billy and Margaret Swindell, Mrs. Andrew Tillett and son, Andy. Fruit punch and cake were served. Many gifts were received. of tolls. May I earnestly ask that this proposal be reconsidered and that the policy of free roads and free bridges for the enjoyment of ALL our people be applied to every nook and corner of our beloved state. Let there be no first and second class travelers within our borders. SINGSPIRATION IN HYDE ENJOYED LAST WEEK The “Singspiration” sponsored by the West Hyde P. T. A. organi zation held Tuesady evening has promoted much favorable comment which may lead to a fuller organi zation helpful to the community. The program was as follows: “All Hail the Power of Jesus Name,” Swan Quarter Baptist Choir; “Jesus Loves Me”, Mrs. Nel lie McKinney’s Grades; “Singing Games,” Mrs. Tommie Gaylord’s grades; “Mothers Make a Home,” Miss Lona Bonner’s grade; “The Marine Hymn.” Mrs. Mabie Cre dle’s grades; “Lullaby,” Mrs. Mari etta McKinney’s grades; “When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder,” Miss Ann Harris grades; “Are You Satisfied With Jesus”, by Mrs. Carol Gibbs; “Tammy,” by Linda Harris “Give Me Thy Heart,” by Marjorie Richards, Elaine Swindell, Faye Credle, Jan ice Baynor; “Grandfather’s Clock” and “Jacob’s Ladder,” by High School chorus; “Anywhere With Jesus,” Swan Quarter Christian Church choir; “Faith Is the Vic tory,” Presbyterian Church choir; “Steal Away,” Soule-Swan Quarter Methodist choir; “Whispering Hope,” Fairfield chorus, conclud- HYDE MAN PROMOTED BY MONTGOMERY WARD Irii » . *•< t'/ 4 fc-. Tk JKwhH REUBEN W. BERRY, JR., was recently appointed manager of wage administration and incentive compensation with Montgomery Ward and Company in Chicago, 111. Since joining Wards in 1954, he has held positions as auditor, su pervisor of internal audit unit, staff supervisor of audit depart ment, and wage and salary analyst. Prior to joining Wards, Mr. Berry was with the North Carolina Department of Revenue in New Bem. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Berry of Swan Quarter, and a graduate of Swan Quarter High i School. He is also a graduate of Louisburg College and East Caro lina College. He is married to the former Alice Mae Holmes of Louisburg, and they have two children, Ange la Jo, age 4, and Gregory Walton, 2%. MANTEO CEMETERY RECEIVED FIRST BODY 88 YEARS AGO Stephen Wescott’s Was the First Burial in What Is Now Largest Dare County Cemetery By PRATT WILLIAMSON JR. “Ye living friends as you pass by, As you are now so once was I. As I am now so you must be. Prepare for death and follow me.” So reads the inscription on the tombstone of Stephen Wescott, who died December 6, 1870, at the age of 73, and who was the first person to be buried in what is now the Manteo* Cemetery. Mr. Wescott reportedly owned a large portion of the property in what has since become the town of being even before Dare County was formed from Currituck, Tyr rell, and Hyde . In recent years some people have referred to this cemetery as the Mt. Olivet Cemetery because so many funerals in the church of that name have been followed by interment in this cemetery. How ever, the burial plots in this ceme tery are owned by various indi viduals, and in it are the remains of people from all parts of Dare County. Mr. Wescott sold a large tract of his land to Daniel Etheridge, on whose death the land was inherit ed by a son, D. W. Etheridge. The area which now comprises the cemetery was all at one time part of a field belonging to D. W. Etheridge, and, except for the | building lots and cemetery which | have been sold off, the property in that field is still in the Etheridge family. Five cf the other earliest tomb stones to be found in the ceme tery are for: Alma Raper, year-old daughter of R. C. and D. A. Evans and who died September 29, 1897; Rosa A. (Mrs. John W.) Evans, who died September 21, 1898; Asa W. Jones, who died Feb ruary 22, 1899; C. E. Hooper, who died April 19, 1899; and John H.i Peele, June 26, 1899. D. W. Etheridge himself handled! the sale of a number of the ceme tery lots. Also, shortly after the turn of the century, the sale of a group of lots in the northwest corner of the cemetery was under-1 taken by R. C. Evans, S. A. Grif fin, R. W. Smith, and Theo S. Meekins and passed on to R. C.' Evans individually in 1914. Sales of many of the cemetery lots were handled by E. W. “Ned” Etheridge and Mrs. J. D. O’Neal, both currently living in homes built on a part of what was the original field owned by their father, D W Etheridge. J. M. Williams of Man >ng, Mrs. Joe Lupton led the group singing with Miss Ann Harris at the piano. An exciting cake walk was held, pies and cakes were so.d, a free will offering was ta ken. Mrs. Keith Dunbar was Mis tress of Ceremonies. General Supply Co. G. G. BONNER Here is your Springtime list of SPECIAL SAV INGS. They are really HOT this week. Come see us and SAVE... save on every item yours Bonner. i 1— - --■•■ - 04 Fresh Home Picked crab^ e _at::::: ~_ I biscuits ... ea. -1°