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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1958 MANY HAPPENINGS DURING WEEK ON OCRACOKE ISLAND Fisheries Meetings Held; Red Cross Representatives and Telephone Men Visitors Ocracoke, Oct. 13 Friday of last week brought a good many people to Ocracoke. At 10 a.m. there was a hearing in the school recreation hall, conducted by G. C. Holland, chairman of the State Fisheries Commission, in response to a petition by commerical fisher men for a change in the current law which limits the commercial catching of channel bass in nets. Members o f the Department of Conservation & Development pre sent included Cecil Morris of At lantic, Charlie Allen and C. D. Kennett of Durham. Lynn Thomas was with Mr. Holland. Also pres ent in an advisory capacity were Rep. Dick O’Neal, through whom the petition had been presented to the Fisheries Commission. A. W. Daniels of Cedar Island, Eric Rog ers of Scotland Neck, and Arnold Daniels of Wanchese. Several per sons spoke, some in favor of the petition of the commercial fisher men; others, in favor of the pres ent law which acts as a conserva tion measure, preserving the chan nel bass for sport fishing. These people made the trip to Ocracoke on the State boat from Washing ton, N. C. Also at Ocracoke was RalphTlar low. Disaster Representative of the Red Cross, from the Atlanta, Geor gia office. Mr. Barlow flew over from Beaufort. He has been work ing in Pamlico County since Hurri cane Helene. He interviewed a number of people as to their losses in the hurricane, and took reports back to headquarters for further investigation. Kenneth J. Fischler and Roy N. Vickery, both of the Federal Fish eries Headquarters at Piver’s Is land, Beuafort, spent three or four days here last week on a crab re serach project. Elmo Fulcher took them out to catch and band crabs, the object of the banding being to ascertain the life of the crab and where he eventually ends up. Any one catching one of these crabs can get a quarter by returning the metal band to Headquarters in Beaufort. About mid-afternoon the popu lation was further increased when three or four men from the Caro lina Telephone Company flew in to make telephone repairs. Ocracoke P. T. A. will meet next Moadny night at the school libra ry. During the business session fi- New! "Matchless” Heating! w Puo-THerm OIL HOME HEATERS WITH EXCLUSIVE ELECTRIC £3 z No ma * e, ”« needed! All you do is ,wrn * h * *•'<’•• Electric SELF-Lighter lights your heater. DUO-THERM MEW stoves Duo Therm START AT Windsor $69.95 Mat beautiful oil homo hnafr in Amoritol • More heat, cleaner heat, from every drop of oil— with Duo-Therm's exclusive Dual Chamber Burner. • Fine furniture styling, beautiful mahogany finish • Forced-heat circulation and fuel savings up to 25% with Duo-Therm’s exclusive Automatic POWER-AIR Blower. o 4 wide-opening doors for radiant heat. Healthful humidifier. Special Waste Stopper. Handy waist-high control. Have matchless comfort this winter and years to come. See this new Duo-Therm Windsor now. « MANTEO FURNITURE CO. OPPOSITE POST OFFICE PHONE 51J MANTEO, N. C. nal plans will be made for the Oct. •Ist Carnival. Hostesses for the meeting are Mrs. Virginia Esham, Miss Kathleen Bragg, Mrs. Hazen Brooks, Mrs. Dorothy Garrish, Mrs. Doris Garrish, and Mrs., Elmo Fulcher. The Assembly of God Church here has a new pastor, Rev. D. B. .Lawrence and Mrs. Lawrence. They were at Wanchese and Poplar Branch before coming to Ocracoke. They and their son, Gaston, have moved into the phrsonage. The son expects soon to leave for the Air Force service. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jordan of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, are at Wahab Village Hotel. Mr. Jordan has fished •at Ocracoke for many years, and has twice won recogni tion for his catches here in Field & Stream. Also at the hotel are John Mcßea, M. W. Harman, Clar ence Mackie, all of Newton, J. C. Glossen and Mr. and Mrs. James Martin of Lexington. Boyd Adams of Charlotte, and Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Johnson of Hickory. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Robinson of Baltimore are visiting her mother, Mrs. Sarah Jane Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cochran are back from a week’s trip to the mainland. • At its October meeting, Circle 1 of the Woman’s Society for Chris tian Service, voted to sponsor the annual Christmas Bazaar again this year. Date selected is Satur day, November 15th. Mrs. Neafie Scarborough presented for devo tion a study of the meaning •of Communion. Mrs. Jack Willis made the last of the book reports which the Circle has had during the past month. Various matters of busi ness were discussed. Mrs. Mamie Howard is at home after a visit in Norfolk with her daughter, Mrs. J. F. Overton and family. Mrs. Edith Simpson, who spent the summer visiting Mrs. Dean Ballance and Miss Florence Gas kins and other relatives and friends is returning to her home at Sea Isle City this week, making the trip back with Mr. and Mrs. Al. ton Scarborough and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Parsons. Mrs. Lena Bragg has returned home after spending two months , visiting her daughter, Mrs. Roy Council, in Washington, D. C. She also visited her brother, Rev. Frank Fulcher in Richmond, Va., and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Williams in Philadelphia. En route home she stopped with another daughter, Mrs. E. C. Drake, in Rocky Mount. Her grandson, Jeff Drake, and his daughter, Linda, brought her to Ocracoke from there. Mrs. T. W. Howard was honor . ed with a surprise birthday party on October 13th, although her birthday is not until October 15th. Several of her friends and neigh bors gathered at her home while she was enjoying supper with Mr. and Mrs. Wahab Howard, to sur prise her upon her return. Deli cious birthday cake and punch were served and the honoree re ceived many gifts. Residents of Ocracoke last week brought in the big channel ban. Eph Esham landed a 50 pound one on the beach; Monford Garrish brought in a 35 pound one. The ladies, Mrs. Jesse Garrish and Mrs. Eph Esham, had to be satis fied with two 15 pounders. The Ocracoke Civic Club held its October meeting Monday night, October 13th, with about forty members present. It was the first of the fall season suppers, and delicious clam chowder was served by cooks, George G. Jackson, Mur ray Fulcher, Kelly O’Neal, Charlie Ahman. Elisha Esham, president, conducted the business meeting. Members of the Roads Committee were asked to meet with Engineer Spruill Wednesday morning at the Inlet to talk about possibilities of operating the little 4-car ferry across the Inlet, as well as the big ferry into Ocracoke harbor. The problem of increased mosquitoes since Hurricane Hazel was dis cussed and appreciation expressed for the intensive fogging which is being done to combat the menace. There was considerable discussion about the hunting season pros pects. A committee reported that ' Supt. Gibbs had assured them of more matting space by spring at the dune cross-over to the ocean , beach, so that cars can get nearer the beach and have adequate park ing space. On Aug. 7, 1942, units of the I Ist Marine Division landed at Guadacanal, opening the first U. S. ; offensive of World War 11. Now ••. all America sees the one that’s truly new! Like all ’59 Chevies, the Impala Sport Sedan has Safety Plate Glass all around. • what America wants, America gets in a Chevy! ’59 CHEVROLET—E 3 It’s shaped to the new American taste with a lean, clean silhouette, crisp new con tours, beautifully restrained accents. It brings you more spaciousness and comfort with a new Body by Fisher. 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Mr. Knight fell from a dock, fifteen feet, on a boat and into the water, breaking several ribs, hurting a leg and hip and nearly drowning. He has developed pneu monia and is expected to be in the hospital a long time. He had left his home here only on Wednesday to shrimp with Floyd Hooper on the boat “Osprey” and the accident occurred Friday afternoon. Mrs. Grace Golden and daughter Shelia have returned to Sea Level after spending a week here. Mrs. Sybil Boomer and daugh ter, Janet, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hooper and children of Norfolk snent the week end with Mrs. Eloise Monette. Mr. and Mrs. George Wise Jr. and children of Norfolk spent the week end with Mrs. Horace Hoop er. Mrs. 'Minnie Wise, who has been visiting her son in Norfolk, returned with them. Paul Payne is back in school after a week’s illness. Those attending the funeral of Gilbert Hooper in Elizabeth City Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Carson Meekins, Mss. Gertrude Wise, Mr. and Mrs. George Payne, A. C. Hooper and Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Hooper. Rev. G. M. Kelley, Mrs. Florine Hooper and Mrs. Phine Wise spent Monday in Raleigh at a conference on “Higher Education.” John Hooper and Edgar Hooper of Buxton spent Sunday night with John’s mother, Mrs. Frances Hooper. Mr. and Mrs. Gleen Twiford and Horace B. Hooper attended the dance Saturday night at Nags Head Casino sponsored by Young Democratic Club. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Hooper and children of South Mills spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Hooper. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mason and children, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Mid gett and son, of Norfolk, and Mr. and Mrs. John Pardoe of Sanford spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Midgett. Mr. and Mrs. Gaither Gray and children are visiting in Norfolk. HATTERAS PERSONALS ’ Mrs. Betty Austin went to Man teo Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Oden and family went to Elizabeth Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Eure and family of Portsmouth spent the week end here with Mr. and Mrs. Dan Oden. Mr. Clyde Farrow of Washing- APPLE BRANDT 970 \ Zj PT. 4 25 M "’ OOF \ LAIRD t CO.. Sort* Garin. »•.. SMbwviU*. N X ton,N. C. visited here last week. Mr. and Mrs. Eph O’neal and family and Mrs. Nora Stowe went to Elizabeth City and Manteo Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. William P. Stowe and family of Elizabeth City spent the week here with Mr. and Mrs. Preston Stowe. Harvey Stowe motored to Nor folk Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hollis and Carla went to Norfolk Sunday. Mrs. Achsah Oden and Miss Son- fart, " At the Capitol Plaza—a hotel of unusual charm located opposite the Union Station Plaza. Noted for its genuine hospitality, comfortable accommodations, and for its j unusual food. Parking Lots and near by / Garage facilities. Radio in every room. = Air-conditioned guest rooms available. 300 modern rooms from $3 DODGE HOTEL ) WASHINGTON. D.C. x / E. J. HARRIS, Managing Director HENRY J. LEMANSKI, General Manager ja Oden went to Elizabeth City Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Peele have returned here after visiting in Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. Ulysess Peele went to Norfolk Sunday to visit with Mrs. Jack Hamer. Mr. and Mrs. Myron Stowe mo tored to Elizabeth City Monday on business. Experience is the mother of kn"<’ge Breton PAGE NINE
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