April 16, 2021 Coats Museum News
The date on the Daily Record was displaying March 3, 1987. The Coats School eighth graders had made news in that edition. The young students repeated historic events by recreating the dress and lifestyles of the founding fathers. Jennifer Tysinger recalled letters written by Abigail Adams. Gene Stokes remembered the rough days at Valley Forge. Joey Tart played the part of a frontiersman and recalled the days of British spying. Bryan Sorrell sneaked into camp to gather information from the patriots- Wendy Williams and Jane Tyndall. The Boston Tea Party group included Lynn Williams, Joey Cobb, Hugh Autry and Ann Bass. Others who won trophies for outstanding recreations were Steven Wilkie, Tessa Danenburg, Charlotte Moore, Wade Strickland, and Sherry Knittle. Miss Brenda Sutton, their teacher, was pleased with the outcome and the enthusiasm of the groups. She even stated she was concerned the students would bring a cannon into their exuberance for realism (Daily Record Mar. 3, 1987)
Who has fond memories of Brenda Sutton? She loved Coats School and spent most of her career working at the Coats School where she not only served as Assistant Principal but also as a classroom teacher and guidance councilor.
Carolyn Baker of Coats and Jimmy Baker of Erwin announced the engagement of their daughter, Wendy Baker to Edwin Morgan, son of Larry and Ruth Morgan of Route 3, Dunn (Daily Record Mar. 6, 1887).
More “Notes from Coats” by Wanda Pollard shared that the community mourned the death of Harnett County Supt. Alton Gray. Phillip Barnes had been a patient at Good Hope Hospital for an appendectomy. Mrs. Amy Cutts had to settle her husband into the Veterans Hospital. Joe Lee, Jr. had returned to his job at Womack Army Hospital after his heart attack. Stacy A. Byrd had recently been a patient at the Veterans Hospital. Mrs. Frances Cooke was a patient at Raleigh Community. Mr. Layton Godwin was recuperating from cataract surgery. Beth Garriss, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Garriss, and bride-elect of Craig Page, was honored with a bridal shower. Ashley Royal, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Royal, celebrated her 6th birthday. More Coats residents celebrating birthdays were Ruth Upchurch, Edward Pollard, Donnie Pollard, Rachel Ennis, and Mrs. A.T. Avery. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Ennis and Mr. and Mrs. Dickie Maynor were celebrating anniversaries. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Ennis of Route 1, Benson, announced the birth of a daughter, Kathryn Lee Ennis. People had been talking about Lane’s Seafood and Steakhouse owned and operated by Albert and Betty Gregory and sons-Lane and Blake.
The Coats Board of Commissioners and the mayor approved hiring a Campbell University student, Sam Johnson, as new assistant recreation director. Mr. Johnson was to assist in the duties of recreation Director David Taylor (Daily Record Mar. 13, 1987).
Arson was suspected in a fire in the old Y.T. Jernigan Store and Gas Station. Rayvon Stewart owned the building and the business was operated by Ray Wood. Approximately $3,000 of damage was done to the back area and attic (Daily Record Mar. 16, 1987).
The “Notes from Coats” recorded that Keith Hall was to head up the Bike-A-Thon for the Leukemia Society in Coats. A special dinner and auction was held at Pope’s Barn for the Coats Senior Center. Music was provided by Mrs. Louise Ennis and Mrs. Eva Johnson. Mr. Clarence Grimes played the piano while Willie Strickland played his guitar. Belle Williams led a few sing-a-longs. J.D. Norris was the auctioneer and was assisted by Howard Penny, Sr., Hilda Pope, Virginia Pollard, Ruth Parrish, Mary Langdon, and Hazel Barnes.
Mr. Marvin Johnson was hobbling around on a broken ankle for weeks before having it treated. Birthday wishes went to Larry Weaver, Connie Mack Tart, Sandy Dorman, Clifford Regan, J. Keith Parrish, and Joey Pollard. Wesley and Jean Pleasant celebrated their anniversary. Dennis Pope was featured receiving the keys to a new backhoe and a front-end loader to be used by the town of Coats in the maintenance department (Daily Record Mar. 17, 1987).
Leaders at an annual meeting in Lillington gave extension reports. Presenters were Joe Gregory-4-H and Youth; Earthalene Clark-Community and Rural Development; Janet Carson-Home Economics; and Kent Turlington-Agriculture (Daily Record Mar. 18, 1987). My question: are Joe Gregory and Kent Turlington our Coats fellows?
Mrs. Sharon Stevens entertained the Coats School Kindergarteners as “Sport the Clown”. Other “Notes from Coats” were that Elizabeth Moore Parker, a former employee of Coats Medical Clinic, was mourning the death of her mother. Jackie’s Fashions, a new clothing store, was located on McKinley Street.
Good things were coming out of Coats. Denise Boyer interviewed Dr. Donald Moore on the Channel 11 News program. Dr. Moore discussed the use of x-rays. Annette McNeill, one of the Teaching Fellows Scholarship finalists, was accepted to NCSU. Annette was a student at Triton. Wanda shared that Paul Clayton used the opportunity to enjoy spring flowers while he was walking for his health.
Wanda Pollard sent birthday wishes to Joey Pollard, Marty Smith, Mary Stevens, Becky Norris, Gloria Barnes, Dovie Beasley, Lina Turlington, Wallace Barnes, Don Stewart and Shirley Faye Stephenson. Clayton Johnson, Mack Mitchell and Jack Byrd had been hospitalized. Mr. and Mrs. Tony Mangum had celebrated their anniversary.
Will Pope, son of Bobby and Margaret Pope, had served as a Legislative Page in Raleigh. Congratulations were extended to a former Coats native-Lynwood Thornton, son of Mrs. Ernestine Thornton. He was promoted to Lieutenant of the Cumberland County Sheriff Dept. Julian and Jean Danenburg were enjoying their retirement by traveling.
Wanda continued in her “Coats Social Notes” that Mr. and Mrs. Mark Penny announced that approximately 150 children had attended the “Spring Fling” party and dance sponsored by the new Coats Recreation Boosters Club. They also announced the winner of the Logo Contest to be Eric Byrd. Eric won $25 for the logo he designed which was judged by Max and Godfrey Beasley.
Mark Allen Patterson and Marla Ann Langdon were both on the Dean’s List at Wake Tech (Daily Record Mar. 25, 1987).
It was so much fun working at the museum again when we spent most of Thursday working in the Research Library catching up on paper work and filing history of the past year and more. It was so good to have a visit from Margaret House who was instrumental in helping raise funds for the Cotton Museum in 2005. Smiles always come to our faces when Karen Ennis Parrish drops by. Karen always wears a beautiful smile and shares some her talent of cooking with the volunteers. Thank you-Karen.
The date on the Daily Record was displaying March 3, 1987. The Coats School eighth graders had made news in that edition. The young students repeated historic events by recreating the dress and lifestyles of the founding fathers. Jennifer Tysinger recalled letters written by Abigail Adams. Gene Stokes remembered the rough days at Valley Forge. Joey Tart played the part of a frontiersman and recalled the days of British spying. Bryan Sorrell sneaked into camp to gather information from the patriots- Wendy Williams and Jane Tyndall. The Boston Tea Party group included Lynn Williams, Joey Cobb, Hugh Autry and Ann Bass. Others who won trophies for outstanding recreations were Steven Wilkie, Tessa Danenburg, Charlotte Moore, Wade Strickland, and Sherry Knittle. Miss Brenda Sutton, their teacher, was pleased with the outcome and the enthusiasm of the groups. She even stated she was concerned the students would bring a cannon into their exuberance for realism (Daily Record Mar. 3, 1987)
Who has fond memories of Brenda Sutton? She loved Coats School and spent most of her career working at the Coats School where she not only served as Assistant Principal but also as a classroom teacher and guidance councilor.
Carolyn Baker of Coats and Jimmy Baker of Erwin announced the engagement of their daughter, Wendy Baker to Edwin Morgan, son of Larry and Ruth Morgan of Route 3, Dunn (Daily Record Mar. 6, 1887).
More “Notes from Coats” by Wanda Pollard shared that the community mourned the death of Harnett County Supt. Alton Gray. Phillip Barnes had been a patient at Good Hope Hospital for an appendectomy. Mrs. Amy Cutts had to settle her husband into the Veterans Hospital. Joe Lee, Jr. had returned to his job at Womack Army Hospital after his heart attack. Stacy A. Byrd had recently been a patient at the Veterans Hospital. Mrs. Frances Cooke was a patient at Raleigh Community. Mr. Layton Godwin was recuperating from cataract surgery. Beth Garriss, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Garriss, and bride-elect of Craig Page, was honored with a bridal shower. Ashley Royal, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Royal, celebrated her 6th birthday. More Coats residents celebrating birthdays were Ruth Upchurch, Edward Pollard, Donnie Pollard, Rachel Ennis, and Mrs. A.T. Avery. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Ennis and Mr. and Mrs. Dickie Maynor were celebrating anniversaries. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Ennis of Route 1, Benson, announced the birth of a daughter, Kathryn Lee Ennis. People had been talking about Lane’s Seafood and Steakhouse owned and operated by Albert and Betty Gregory and sons-Lane and Blake.
The Coats Board of Commissioners and the mayor approved hiring a Campbell University student, Sam Johnson, as new assistant recreation director. Mr. Johnson was to assist in the duties of recreation Director David Taylor (Daily Record Mar. 13, 1987).
Arson was suspected in a fire in the old Y.T. Jernigan Store and Gas Station. Rayvon Stewart owned the building and the business was operated by Ray Wood. Approximately $3,000 of damage was done to the back area and attic (Daily Record Mar. 16, 1987).
The “Notes from Coats” recorded that Keith Hall was to head up the Bike-A-Thon for the Leukemia Society in Coats. A special dinner and auction was held at Pope’s Barn for the Coats Senior Center. Music was provided by Mrs. Louise Ennis and Mrs. Eva Johnson. Mr. Clarence Grimes played the piano while Willie Strickland played his guitar. Belle Williams led a few sing-a-longs. J.D. Norris was the auctioneer and was assisted by Howard Penny, Sr., Hilda Pope, Virginia Pollard, Ruth Parrish, Mary Langdon, and Hazel Barnes.
Mr. Marvin Johnson was hobbling around on a broken ankle for weeks before having it treated. Birthday wishes went to Larry Weaver, Connie Mack Tart, Sandy Dorman, Clifford Regan, J. Keith Parrish, and Joey Pollard. Wesley and Jean Pleasant celebrated their anniversary. Dennis Pope was featured receiving the keys to a new backhoe and a front-end loader to be used by the town of Coats in the maintenance department (Daily Record Mar. 17, 1987).
Leaders at an annual meeting in Lillington gave extension reports. Presenters were Joe Gregory-4-H and Youth; Earthalene Clark-Community and Rural Development; Janet Carson-Home Economics; and Kent Turlington-Agriculture (Daily Record Mar. 18, 1987). My question: are Joe Gregory and Kent Turlington our Coats fellows?
Mrs. Sharon Stevens entertained the Coats School Kindergarteners as “Sport the Clown”. Other “Notes from Coats” were that Elizabeth Moore Parker, a former employee of Coats Medical Clinic, was mourning the death of her mother. Jackie’s Fashions, a new clothing store, was located on McKinley Street.
Good things were coming out of Coats. Denise Boyer interviewed Dr. Donald Moore on the Channel 11 News program. Dr. Moore discussed the use of x-rays. Annette McNeill, one of the Teaching Fellows Scholarship finalists, was accepted to NCSU. Annette was a student at Triton. Wanda shared that Paul Clayton used the opportunity to enjoy spring flowers while he was walking for his health.
Wanda Pollard sent birthday wishes to Joey Pollard, Marty Smith, Mary Stevens, Becky Norris, Gloria Barnes, Dovie Beasley, Lina Turlington, Wallace Barnes, Don Stewart and Shirley Faye Stephenson. Clayton Johnson, Mack Mitchell and Jack Byrd had been hospitalized. Mr. and Mrs. Tony Mangum had celebrated their anniversary.
Will Pope, son of Bobby and Margaret Pope, had served as a Legislative Page in Raleigh. Congratulations were extended to a former Coats native-Lynwood Thornton, son of Mrs. Ernestine Thornton. He was promoted to Lieutenant of the Cumberland County Sheriff Dept. Julian and Jean Danenburg were enjoying their retirement by traveling.
Wanda continued in her “Coats Social Notes” that Mr. and Mrs. Mark Penny announced that approximately 150 children had attended the “Spring Fling” party and dance sponsored by the new Coats Recreation Boosters Club. They also announced the winner of the Logo Contest to be Eric Byrd. Eric won $25 for the logo he designed which was judged by Max and Godfrey Beasley.
Mark Allen Patterson and Marla Ann Langdon were both on the Dean’s List at Wake Tech (Daily Record Mar. 25, 1987).
It was so much fun working at the museum again when we spent most of Thursday working in the Research Library catching up on paper work and filing history of the past year and more. It was so good to have a visit from Margaret House who was instrumental in helping raise funds for the Cotton Museum in 2005. Smiles always come to our faces when Karen Ennis Parrish drops by. Karen always wears a beautiful smile and shares some her talent of cooking with the volunteers. Thank you-Karen.