Whiteville, Feb. 24—The county contest for recitations and declamations was held in the school auditorium last night, and given before a packed house. The following students participated: Miss Ellen Marshall and Mr. Lester Lowe of Chadbourn, Miss Mabel Thompson and Mr. J.E. Thompson of Hallsboro, Miss Ruth Ward and Mr. Bruce McGougan of Tabor, and Miss Nancy Schulken and Mr. Edward Elkins of Whiteville.
The judges were Mrs. Seth Smith, County Superintendent H.M. Bowling and Congressman Lyon, and they awarded the prizes to Miss Ellen Marshall of Chasbourn, and Mr. Bruce McGougan of Tabor. The prizes were two gold medals offered by the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Tabor, and Superintendent I.J. Killiam of the same town. The pleasure of the evening was increased by four piano solos, rendered by Misses Kathleen Pierce, Vista Fuller, Margaret Sears and Mary Lou Spivey.
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Mrs. H.J. Gore entertained a number of friends at a very delightful tea on Washington’s birthday, complimentary to her mother, Mrs. H.J. Rodman of Waxhaw, N.C., who is visiting her. The afternoon was very pliantly spent in conversation, interspersed with several special features of interest. A very delicious sweet course was served Mrs. Gore’s guests by Misses Lucile Pierce and Margaret Howell. Those present, in addition to the honoree, were Mrs. Janie McNeill, Mrs. Beulah Russell, Mrs. W.H. Phillips, Mrs. J.F. Dunn, Mrs. L.V. Grady, Mrs. W.H. Crowell, Mrs. M.E. Formyduval, Mrs. R.C. Carson, Mrs. A.J. Howell, Mrs. Jennie Audrey
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The sympathy of the whole community is with the family of Mr. Elisha Norris, who barely escaped death in the fire that totally consumed their dwelling Sunday morning. The aged father of Mr. Norris was burned to death in his bed, and the fire had made such headway that the other occupants barely escaped with their lives. Two of the boys were very seriously injured.
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Politics in this part of the world seem to be warming up with the weather against the primaries next June. Quite a number of contestants are being mentioned for the offices of sheriff, register of deeds, clerk of the court, county commissioners. The outcome will, of course, be more problematic than ever before, on account of the woman vote. It is rumored that there may be a woman candidate for one of the offices.
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The last city canvass for the Near East relief fund will be made on next Monday, and it is hoped that Whiteville will make as liberal response to this plea proportionately to what she did to the China famine fund a year ago.
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The meeting scheduled for March 6th to discuss methods of fighting the boll weevil is a most important one and should be largely attended. Several good speakers are expected to be here and take part.
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Constable Ransom Long made a haul last Monday when he not only captured a 60-gallon gasoline drum whiskey still and worm, but one of the men interested in it. Several others escaped.
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It is rumored that District Attorney Irvin B. Tucker may form a law partnership with Mr. Knox Proctor of Lumberton, with headquarters here. Miss Rena Haynes, who has for some time been Mr. Ervin Tucker’s private secretary, has been appointed chief clerk in the district attorney’s office in Raleigh, and will soon leave for her new home. Miss Haynes has many friends here, who sincerely regret her leaving, and whose good wishes will go with her to her new home.
From the Wilmington Morning Star, Sunday, February 26, 1922
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