Newspapers / The Coastland Times (Manteo, … / Dec. 18, 1959, edition 1 / Page 5
Part of The Coastland Times (Manteo, N.C.) / About this page
This page has errors
The date, title, or page description is wrong
This page has harmful content
This page contains sensitive or offensive material
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18. 1959 MANTEO ELEMENTARY $ ' SCHOOL HAPPENINGS Grade 4A. Mrs. Gray—We are ' studying, “Letter Writing,” each getting a Pen Pal from different i states and countries. We hope to i learn more about the World, and J make new friends by doing this. | Os course our first letter was to Santa Claus.—Ricky Pinner i Grade 3A. Mrs. Willis—ln Sci- ' ence we have been studying about 1 plants, insects, birds, snails, ani- ■ male, etc. One boy brought some 1 mosquito wrigglers and two boys 1 brought pine cones and oth er things. Each of us made 1 a calendar for December. < Every day we write what the ; weather was for that day and the I temeperature for that day also. We ' have been learning a lot about Science.—Carl Swain. Grade 68. Mrs. Meekins.—Mrs. 1 Mary Meekins has given her class 1 several tests; one an arithmetic < test on written problems; another < in addition, subtraction, division, : and multiplication. Next a test in.: science—algae, protoplasm, pro tozoa, nucleus and clorophyll, fol- I lowed by one on language. 1 In arithmetic studies we have i just taken up fractions. We are 1 studying whole numbers, proper ; fractions, improper fractions, and,' mixed numbers.—Susan Stallings. Ii Grade 6B.—We have been study-' ing about Rome and its ways of 1 life, and whose people enjoyed 1 chariot racing which was very 1 dangerous. Men lined up in chari-,1 ots with two or four horses pulling! them. They all started off together : at one time. Sometimes wheels 1 would come of and chariots would i turn over. Men were always hurt. ’ i The idle people no longer cared about strong armies and were al- i ways finding new pleasures. They would all gather in a large arena and watch slaves get killed by lions. Those are some of the things < we are stuudying about Rome. In science we are studying about plants and animals and their main parts. Algae are plants which live in the water. Another of the things which we are studying is proto zoa. Protozoa is the smallest of animals. The most interesting things in science are the cell wall, proto plasm, and nucleus. —Susan Stall ings, Nevin Wescott. Grade 7A. Mrs. Hooper.—We have just completed a unit in Eng- 1 JfICQUINS g rock am AND ||™M| RYE $1.95 PINT WJ CHARLES JACQUIN »t Ci». Inc.. PHILA., PENNA. 60 PROOF Alßßir f' ner ■JHn / gift... JtLf ... a gift for life—for a happier, more secure I / L_/. future... Nationwide Life Insurance! A Nationwide annuity—or an educational policy for your children... the wonderful new Family Policy that protects everyone-even children yet to be * bom. These and many other plans for greater happiness and security for a lifetime—are easily arranged as a Christmas gift, through your nearby Nationwide agent What finer gift at Christmas? Phone one of these Nationwide representatives now! SAMUEL f . aaay i | midgett ? MANTEO JBFfflk NATIONWIIE MUTUAL INSURANCE CU 4 NATIONWIUE UK INSURANCE Cl. NATIONWIUE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO., NOME OFFICE: COLUMOUS, ONIO TEL. 74-J IRMI IESIONAI OFFICE; RALEI6N lish about using capital letters and punctuation marks correctly. We have learned how to use commas especially. We have learned how important it is to capitalize im portant things and punctuate the sentence so that it looks and sounds sensible. We have a poster, in our room about punctuation. The marks represent, seasonings and how we should use them with care. We have also been studying about appositives, comas, proof reading letters, and so forth. We plan to have fun with these sea sonings.—Donna Lynn Mann. Grade 78. Mr. Butler.—The week started out as Thanksgiving week. Our head lunchroom lady, Mrs. Etheridge, planned a delicious turkey dinner for the school. That week we didn’t come to school Thursday and Friday. Janet Mann, Rickie Le Roy, Sher-' ry Twiddy, Shirley White, and Deborah Fisk made a “Fall” bul etin board display. It was made of real leaves and vines arranged as a tree. Shirley made a boy rak ing leaves as they fell. Kathy Daniels, Pamela Wise, Cherylene Duvall and Laumette Etheridge made a pretty Thanks giving bulletin board display. It had people coming to a little church and a long fence. Some pilgrims were coming from home. It had some turkeys and beautiful trees. Mr. Butler let Norma Nash, Deborah Fisk, Sherry Twiddy and Shirley White make a Christmas bulletin board display in the main hall. / In the past two weeks three films have been shown to us. The first was of T. 8., the second was of Dextrose, and the third of Christmas. This week in health 7B is studying “How to get along with a group.” For our Phys-Education, Mr. But ler set up a volley-ball net and ping-pong tables so everyone can enjoy new games.—Shirley Frances White. Grade BA. Mr. Britt—We have completed a chapter on stars, planets, and meteors. W’e each are to make a 500 word report on some part of astronomy. Some of us was very interested in “How The Planets go Their Names,” by Rod ney Wise. In arithmetic we have been studying decimals. Mr. Britt celebrated his birth day Wednesday, Dec. 2. Our class gave him a surprise party during ' study period.—Fred Roush. I HONOR ROLL FOR MANTEO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL i ’ The following students made the • Honor Roll during the past six- > weeks in the Manteo Elementary I School. Second six-week term. ' 'I Grade 1: Howard Dinwiddie, ■ Gary Gard, Patton Preston, Kay ’ Harris, Susan Krider, Margaret ' Leatherman, Hilda Swain, Myrtle ’ Wescott, Larry Ballance Jr., Judy ’ Baum, Lynn Cuthrell, Connie 1 Dough, Terry Gray, Sharon Hooper, ' | Minta Lou Meekins, Jule Dee Scar borough, Ella Shannon, Bobby : Turner, Jean Watkins. Grade 2: Karla Meekins, Tommy ; Armstrong, Jaccie Burrus, Sheila ’ Crees, David Crees, Joseph Bruce ’ Crees, Ray Evans, Dean Fearing, I Winfield Gray, Anna Wood Harris, | Ralph Hines, Randy Hultman, Fon die Mangum, Christine Midgett, Buddy Midgett, Louis Midgett, Susan Meekins, Nancy Midgett, Peggy O’Neal, Kyle Rea, Betty Lou Wiilson, Bobby Wise, John Wil son, Cindy Shelon, Karen Scar borough, Mildred Gallop. ' Grade 3: Anthony Gray, John Lee, Gaston Midgett, Ted Midgett, Carl Swain, Billy Carl Tillett, Mary ' Clare Dowdy, Celia Evans, Dawn Evans, Vonda Tillett Grade 4: Ricky Pinner, Lana Dan iels, Rauna Gray, Maywood Lee, Joseph Grgurich, Carol Austin, ’ Dorothy Dale Wescott, Johnny , Daniels, Donald Leatherman, Jos eph Willis, Susan Oneto, David ' Taylor, Ann Reber, Lynn Shepard, George Scarborough, James Mid ' gett, Ruby Daniels, Pete Cochran. Grade 5: Cheryl Lee Jump, Tita , Lewark, Kathleen Roush, Hazel ; Sarvis, Elaine Wise, Robert Lee Midget, Tia Provo, Shirley Shan -1 non, Phyllis Crees, Donna Midgett, Sandra O’Neal, Virginia Powell. , Grade 6: Cedric Grgurich, Betty Hofler. Grade 7: D’Andrea Midgett, John Gibbs, Walter Gray, Floyd Taylor. Grade 8: Fred Roush, Rob , ert Wescott, Rodney Wise. I CAPE HATTERAS HONORS > Honor Roll: Second Grade— . Blucher Scarborough, Jr., Percy orah Gray and Deborah Midgett. i Williams, Lorraine Dillon, Deb- Third Grade—Sherry Styron, . Virginia Williams, Ruth Sparrow, i Marla Fuller and Donna Dobb. r Fourth Grade—Linda Scarbor ough, Andrea Midgett, Carla D. • Hollis, Kathleen Dillon and Janice Scarborough. Fifth Grade John Gaskins and Rauna Fuller. Sixth Grade Dwight Burrus, Harry Lange, Maxton Peele, Mar lena Joyner, Phyllis Reid and Mary Ann Sparrow. Seventh Grade—Milah Scarborough. Eighth Grade—William Austin, Carolyn Gray and Marvin Spar row. Ninth Grade Ernie Foster, Tommy Ballance and Dickie Aus tin. Tenth Grade—Vivian Rollinson, Susie Midgett, Corneila Batten, Sandra Gillikin and Jo Anne Win gate. Eleventh Grade—Chalaron Hudgins. Twelfth Grade Claudine Wil liams, Jeanie Gray, Wanda Gray, Mary Virginia Tolson, Jo Anne Midgett, Betty Price, and Betty Gaye Rollinson Gray. THE COASTLAND TIMES, MANTEO, N. C. MANY CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS GIVEN OCRACOKE ISLAND Much Delightful Entertainment Arranged For Homefolks and Visitors This Season OCRACOKE, Dec. 16. Ocra coke P. T. A. met last night, Tuesday, at the school library, which was attractively decorated with yaupon for the Christmas occasion. There was also a beau tiful Christmas tree and Nativi ty Scene. Mrs. Dicie Wells pre sided. Christmas carols were sung by the group. Mr. Rondthaler read the Christmas Story from Luke. Rev. Charles Clary offered prayer. Mrs. Benjamin Spencer read a short Christmas story. The business session was brief; only reports of the secretary and treasurer. Other matters of busi ness were postponed to the Jan uary meeting. Hostesses for Jan uary are Mrs. Kermit Robinson, Mrs. Theodore Rondthaler, Mrs. David F. O’Neal, Mrs. John T. O’Neal, Mrs. Ronald O’Neal, and Mrs. Etta Spencer. Following the business session, the hostesses served a delicious salad course. A colored movie entitled, “The Christmas Spirit” was apprecia tively seen by those present. There will be two Christmas programs at the Ocracoke Churches. The first will be on Tuesday night, December 22nd, at the Assembly of God Church; this will consist of recitations by the beginners and primary classes, a junior department play, “Linda and the Living Window” with Mrs. Sydney Mae Styron as nar rator and Anthony Mutro, Jimmie Jackson, Ignatius Styron, Doug las O’Neal, Raymond Styron, Lin da Gaskins and Mabel Mutro tak ing parts. There will also be a panel discussion, “What is Christmas?” led by Miss Betsy Carole Styron, with Lewis and Louise Tolleson, Mabel Mutro, and Jimmie Jackson partcipating, and there will be Scripture Read ings from the Bible prophecies by the adult group. At the Methodist Church, the annual program will be presented on Christmas Eve, December 24th. Children will sing and recite. A play, “The Christmas Secret” will be presented by Ann Esham, Linda Teeter, Margaret Spencer, and Brenda Ballance. This intro duces in it a group of children from foreign lands, who will be appropriately costumed, and the Shepherds, and Wise Men, and Mary and Joseph in the Manger Scene. Mary will be portrayed by £ “THE SNAPSHOT" I' | NAGS HEAD, N. C. f g OPEN FROM 9 A.M. 'TIL 9 P.M. ('TIL CHRISTMAS) § | PRESENTS | | THE CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE FOR THE | | "Photographically Inclined** | | CAMERAS | 1 FROM ANSCO FROM EASTMAN g THE CADET REFLEX OUTFIT .... 15.95 n.Z; OUTF,T 3 g the Lancer outfit 19.95 black 9.95 g FROM POLAROID THE. HAWKEYE OUTFIT 15.95 1 g CAMERAS AND FLASH GUNS THE STARFLEX OUTFIT 16.95 £ (ALL SIZES) THE BULLSEYE OUTFIT 22.50 £ g THE FAMOUS "WINKLIGHT" .. 17.95 W .LITtnCALmUELITAI AUTOMATIC MOVIE CAMERA £ g FROM INTERCONTINENTAL WITH "MAGIC EYE" BMM 74.50 § g v .a„ ■ o « BROWNIE 300, 8 MM < I X » 4 | MOVIE OUTFIT WITH CAMERA 2 I 8tM E MO™ P ?E D ELCANS=.' 8 :” „ PR ° JECT ° R ™ ! g ALSO A COMPLETE STOCK OF j| | FILTERS FLASHBULBS PICTURE FRAMES SLIDES CHEMICALS NECK STRAPS £ g ROLL FILM SLIDE CASES . EXPOSURE METERS > CUT FILM POLAROID FILM ADAPTERS # g FILM PACKS RECORDING TAPES CAMERA CASES 3 g MAILERS SLIDE VIEWERS MAPS AND BOOKS W | FILM DEVELOPING AND ENLARGING | | CHRISTMAS TIME IS PICTURE TIME I I «- ™ SNAPSHOP” NASS HEAD N. C. I KITTY HAWK SCHOOL NEWS Seventh and Eighth grades—ln Health class the seventh and eighth grades are making scrap books about “Growing Up,” phy sically, mentally, socially and emontionally. Robby Beasley and “Our Atmosphere” at the last P.T.A. meeting. The subject of the bulletin board this week is North Carolina and the 3 A’s— affection, acceptance, achievement. We are going to have a chapel program December 17. We have different skits to present and will have a 4-H dance on December 22, 1959, with theh admission 30(* for everyone. —Corrine Sanderlin, Reporter. Fifth and Sixth Grades—The fifth and sixth grades have been studying about compounds and elements in science. We tried an experiment to show that sugar is a compound. We found out that sugar has carbon and water in it, —Mary Nettles, Reporter. Miss Lorraine Howard, Joseph by Lindsey Howard, the Shepherds by James Barrie Gaskill, Joey Gaskill, Rudy Austin, Billie Gar rish Stan Gaskins, and Jackie Wilson; the Wise Men by War wick Boos, Ronnie Van O’Neal, and Joe Ben Garrish. Christmas carols will be sung by the Junior and Senior Choirs. On last Sunday night, Decem ber 13th, the Choirs of the Meth odist Church presented a beauti ful song service program, sing ing some of the less familiar carols. It was the first appear ance of the Junior Choir in vest ments. Both choirs are under the direction of John Dearing, a new member this year of the Ocra coke School faculty. The Susanna Class of the Methodist Sunday School met on last Friday afternoon with Mrs. Elsie Tolson. On Friday night of this week, December 18th, members of the Willing Workers Class will meet in the church recreation hall for their annual Christmas party. Jack Willis is president of the class; Theodore Rondthaler is teacher. Circle No. 2 of the Woman’s Society of the Methodist Church had its Christmas party last Friday night. Sixteen members were present, including the .Lead er, Mrs. Ansley O’Neal. The group sangs carols around a Christmas tree, exchanged gifts, and enjoyed refreshments to gether. SALVO MAN ENDS 30 YEARS OF COAST GUARD SERVICE Chief Warrant Boatswain Cyrus Gray, Veteran search and rescue officer, retired from the Coast Guard Monday in Norfolk with more than 30 years service. Rear Admiral P. V. Colmar, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District presented Gray with his retirement orders during cere monies at district headquarters this morning. Gray’s last duty station was the District Rescue Coordination Cen ter at Norfolk ,where he has served since February, 1954. A native of Salvo, North Caro lina, the 56-year old Coast Guard Officer first joined the Service in 1923. He served firsit at the Coast Guard Lifeboat Station at Forked River. Duty aboard the cutter TERRY. During World War 11, he served on various stations and ships, along the Atlantic Coast and in the Gulf of Mexico. Chief Warrant Officer Gray re turned to the Fifth District in No vember 1946, as Commanding Of ficer of the Diamond Shoals Light ship. From September, 1948 to August 1951 he served in the Res cue Coordination Center. During September -to December 1951 he was Commanding Officer of the Cape Hatteras Lifeboat Station on- December 28, 1951. He is married to the former Gladys Rigby of Long Island, N. Y. They and their Daughter, Pene lope, age 8, will live at 2455 Amb ler Ave., in Norfolk. . Chief Warrant Gray* immediate retirement plans involve taking ad vantage of the current hunting sea son. WC STUDENTS ARE FROM 97 COUNTIES THIS YEAR GREENBORO.—W om a n’s Col lege students enrolled in the fall semester present a composite pic ture of the North Carolina college girl from 18 to 21. Os the 2,641 students enrolled, 2,293 are girls from 97 North Caro lian counties. The counties not rep resented this term are Camden, Gates, and Hyde. There are 450 students from Guilford, 189 from Mecklenburg, 131 from Forsyth, 71 from Bun combe, 64 from Rockingham, 43 from Randolph, 93 from Wake, 40 from Durham, 45 from Cumberland, and 42 from Rowan. Non-North Carolinians number | 348 and come from 25 states and 7 foreign countries. Enrollments for Beaufort Coun ty by years since 1953 have been: 1953, 11; 1954, 22; 1955, 23; 1956, 17; 1957, 11; 1958, 8; 1959, 14. Enrollments for Hyde County by years have been: one in 1958. ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE" Having qualified as Administra trix of the estate of Dell Thomas, Sr. of Manteo, Dare County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said Dell Thomas, Sr. to present them to the under signed within one year from date of this notice or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said es tate please make immediate pay ment. This the 14th day of November, 1959. SALLIE T. BENTON. Route No. 1, Box 1A Havelock, N. C. 11-20-6 tc REAL COASTLAND FLAVOR IN THESE CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS: THE HATTERASMAN Ben Dixon Mac Neill $5.00 THE OLD SEA CAPTAIN AND THE DRUMMER Victor Meekins SI.OO THE OUTER BANKS David Stick SO.OO NAGS HEAD AND BERTIE George Higby Throop $5.00 GRAVEYARD OF THE ATLANTIC David Stick $5.00 TAFFY OF TORPEDO JUNCTION Nell Wise Wechter $2.75 OCRACOKE Carl Goerch $3.50 Enclose 15 cents extra for mailing. Orders filled promptly. TIMES PRINTING CO.. Inc. Phone 44 Manteo PAGE FIVE
The Coastland Times (Manteo, N.C.)
Standardized title groups preceding, succeeding, and alternate titles together.
Dec. 18, 1959, edition 1
5
Click "Submit" to request a review of this page. NCDHC staff will check .
0 / 75