December 21, 2018 Coats Museum News
How do people show love for their fellowmen? For many, it is giving freely of their time to serve others. The history of Coats records that its citizens have for many years been supportive of the needs in their community and beyond. One example which backs that point is found in the Daily Record Nov. 14, 1973 edition which printed that Mrs. Haywood (Imogene) Penny headed the March of Dimes Drive. Her daughter, Donna Penny, had received corrective treatment for a defect of the spine at the N.C. Orthopedic Hospital in Gastonia. Funds raised for March of Dimes provided help for more than 100 medical service programs across the country.
Death had come to the community and the news of it was printed that Mrs. Ora Parrish, 71, had died on Friday and her services were held at the Overby Funeral Chapel with burial in the Coats Cemetery. James Parrish and Mrs. L.C. Turner were survivors (Daily Record Nov. 19, 1973).
Question-had the Rose Funeral Home been built yet? Did they not break ground according to the May 1, 1973 edition of the Daily Record?
This I do know. Miss Debby Pollard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pollard of Route One, Coats, was to compete in the Miss Dunn pageant on November 30th (Daily Record Nov. 20, 1973).Second question-Has a contestant from Coats ever won the Miss Dunn title?
Miss Karen Stewart was also a contestant for the pageant. Karen lived near Bailey’s Crossroads and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grayden Stewart (Daily Record Nov. 21, 1973).
A third local beauty was seeking the Miss Dunn title. Miss Sue Lou Ogburn was preparing for the title. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Ogburn (Daily Record Nov. 26, 1973).
Some other folks in the Coats area were busy also. The Oakdale Home Extension was a faithful group with years of involvement in the community. They met at the home of Mrs. Oliver Ennis with Mrs. R.E. Allen as president. Mrs. Bronnie Ennis gave the program on “Youth Education in Blind Schools.”Mrs. John Moore and Mrs. Hubert Creech were guests (Daily Record Nov. 27, 1973).
The local paper reported that US Congressman William Jennings Bryan Dorn, husband of the former Mildred Johnson of Coats, was the first candidate to enter the Governor’s race in S.C. Dorn, a WW II veteran, was one of the best-known and highly respected members of Congress and was chairman of the Veterans Affairs Committee. In 1973, he was re-elected for his 13th consecutive term by a vote of 82,579 to 27,173 according to the November 27, 1973 edition of the Daily Record.
The winner of the 1974 Miss Dunn title experienced a hectic moment when she could not locate the shoes she was to wear to compete in the competition. After a frantic search, they were located in the trunk of her parents’ car. The lovely winner was Karen Stewart from Bailey’s Crossroads of Coats (Daily Record De. 4, 1973).
When you read the name Stewart, do you think about friends or acquaintances that you know with that last name? Those who are knowledgeable of Harnett history in the Coats area might think of Daniel and Eldridge Stewart, local brothers who each owned over a thousand acres in the Coats area and who both served in the state legislature when Harnett was an infant county. In fact, Eldridge was on the committee to determine the site of the county courthouse for Harnett County. Others may think of Guy and Henry Stewart who were early merchants of Coats. Guy owned a car dealership while Henry was grinding corn into meal at his Stewart’s Corn Mill. Younger readers may think of Dorothea Stewart, Campbell University English professor, or Sheriff Wade Stewart, beloved law enforcer for Harnett for years. What’s the point of all this Stewart history? The point is that the new “Miss Dunn”, Karen Stewart, was a descendent in this Stewart genealogy.
Carson Gregory, a member of the National Board of Directors of the National Spot Breeder’s Association and president of the state group as well as the president of the NC Pork Association, was traveling the US attending Spot Breeders group (Daily Record Dec. 11, 1973).
“D ear Santa, I want a baby doll, some games, a play TV and a sleeping bag. My sister wants a baby doll and a toy schoolhouse. A desk and a play TV are what my sister and I want for surprises. We saw Santa Claus is Coming to Town on TV tonight. Love, Domini and Elaine Ennis” (Daily Record Dec. 11, 1973). This letter was written to Santa by the young daughters of Tommy and Judy Ennis.
The town board of Coats had appointed Army veteran, Ronald Lee Peters, on December 6th as the new Chief of Police. He replaced Clarence E. Moore who was forced to step down because of health issues. Peters served nine years in the Criminal Investigation Division in the US Army. He planned to organize a Coats Police Auxiliary (Daily Record Dec. 19, 1973).
How does one serve as a Governor’s Page? I do know that Ann Langdon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood Langdon, was to serve as a “Governor’s Page” in the office of Governor James E. Holshouser, Jr. during the May 20-24, 1974 period (Daily Record Dec. 21, 1973).
Now we know the answer to an earlier question about whether Rose Funeral Home was open for services. According to the December 24&25, 1973 edition of the Daily Record, Thomas Duncan Williams, 46, of Coats, had died on Sunday. His services were held at Rose Funeral Home in Coats and were conducted by Rev. R.O. Byrd. Williams was buried in the Williams Cemetery. Surviving him were his father, Thomas G. Williams, and a brother, Walter Lee Williams of Coats. His mother was the late Maggie Poole Williams.
Elder Wilbert D. Barbour, 71, of Benson had also died on a Sunday. His funeral services were held at the Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Surviving him were his wife, Glenna Dixon Barbour and sons-Clawson, Horace, and Jerry Barbour. In the same edition of the Daily Record December 26, 1973, it was published that Edith Beth Stephenson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sherrill Stephenson of Route 2, Angier, was awarded a Foundation Scholarship at Campbell College for the 1973-74 school year.
Christmas is only days away and the volunteers at the museum are humbled by the amazing support being given to the Coats Museum and the Museum Endowment. Hence, the museum folks wish to thank those who gave gifts honoring and remembering special ones in their lives. Mary Ellen Lauder dropped by the museum bringing check to remember her mom and dad-Herbert L. and McClellan Eason Johnson and one to remember Billy Howard Sorrell. Others who also remembered Billy Sorrell are Becky Adams, Robie and Lynda Butler and Peggy Robinson. Thank you goes to these individuals who are so generous with their time and money to the museum.
Board member, Kathy Weeks, brought in a check from her friend Gail Denning who has honored Kathy’s husband, former Coats Mayor Walter Weeks, and the Coats Museum volunteers with honorariums to the Coats Museum. Mike and Claudia Tocci from Sparks, NV came into our lives in 2013 when we were building our Exhibit Hall. Twice yearly we look forward to visits from the Tocci family who has loaned or given family items belonging to Coats relatives. Thank you goes Mike and Claudia for their Christmas donation to the Coats Museum.
Gratitude goes to the individuals who gave Christmas memorials or honorariums to the Coats Museum Endowment for the following: Patsy and Stacy Avery, Nell and Kress Williams, Alice and Jonah C. Johnson, Becky Adams, Robie and Lynda Butler.
Patsy and Stacy Avery wear many hats at the museum as faithful volunteers, board members, and supporters. They have helped insure the future of the museum by generously giving a Christmas donation to the Coats Museum Endowment. Patsy and Stacy celebrated their anniversary this week and several friends remembered and honored them by giving to the endowment.
The calendar year of 1973 has come to an end and how exciting it is going to be to learn about the things which happened in the Coats area, along with some highlights of news elsewhere, in 1974.
The folks at the museum pray you will have a very Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with hope, joy, love and peace.
How do people show love for their fellowmen? For many, it is giving freely of their time to serve others. The history of Coats records that its citizens have for many years been supportive of the needs in their community and beyond. One example which backs that point is found in the Daily Record Nov. 14, 1973 edition which printed that Mrs. Haywood (Imogene) Penny headed the March of Dimes Drive. Her daughter, Donna Penny, had received corrective treatment for a defect of the spine at the N.C. Orthopedic Hospital in Gastonia. Funds raised for March of Dimes provided help for more than 100 medical service programs across the country.
Death had come to the community and the news of it was printed that Mrs. Ora Parrish, 71, had died on Friday and her services were held at the Overby Funeral Chapel with burial in the Coats Cemetery. James Parrish and Mrs. L.C. Turner were survivors (Daily Record Nov. 19, 1973).
Question-had the Rose Funeral Home been built yet? Did they not break ground according to the May 1, 1973 edition of the Daily Record?
This I do know. Miss Debby Pollard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pollard of Route One, Coats, was to compete in the Miss Dunn pageant on November 30th (Daily Record Nov. 20, 1973).Second question-Has a contestant from Coats ever won the Miss Dunn title?
Miss Karen Stewart was also a contestant for the pageant. Karen lived near Bailey’s Crossroads and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grayden Stewart (Daily Record Nov. 21, 1973).
A third local beauty was seeking the Miss Dunn title. Miss Sue Lou Ogburn was preparing for the title. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Ogburn (Daily Record Nov. 26, 1973).
Some other folks in the Coats area were busy also. The Oakdale Home Extension was a faithful group with years of involvement in the community. They met at the home of Mrs. Oliver Ennis with Mrs. R.E. Allen as president. Mrs. Bronnie Ennis gave the program on “Youth Education in Blind Schools.”Mrs. John Moore and Mrs. Hubert Creech were guests (Daily Record Nov. 27, 1973).
The local paper reported that US Congressman William Jennings Bryan Dorn, husband of the former Mildred Johnson of Coats, was the first candidate to enter the Governor’s race in S.C. Dorn, a WW II veteran, was one of the best-known and highly respected members of Congress and was chairman of the Veterans Affairs Committee. In 1973, he was re-elected for his 13th consecutive term by a vote of 82,579 to 27,173 according to the November 27, 1973 edition of the Daily Record.
The winner of the 1974 Miss Dunn title experienced a hectic moment when she could not locate the shoes she was to wear to compete in the competition. After a frantic search, they were located in the trunk of her parents’ car. The lovely winner was Karen Stewart from Bailey’s Crossroads of Coats (Daily Record De. 4, 1973).
When you read the name Stewart, do you think about friends or acquaintances that you know with that last name? Those who are knowledgeable of Harnett history in the Coats area might think of Daniel and Eldridge Stewart, local brothers who each owned over a thousand acres in the Coats area and who both served in the state legislature when Harnett was an infant county. In fact, Eldridge was on the committee to determine the site of the county courthouse for Harnett County. Others may think of Guy and Henry Stewart who were early merchants of Coats. Guy owned a car dealership while Henry was grinding corn into meal at his Stewart’s Corn Mill. Younger readers may think of Dorothea Stewart, Campbell University English professor, or Sheriff Wade Stewart, beloved law enforcer for Harnett for years. What’s the point of all this Stewart history? The point is that the new “Miss Dunn”, Karen Stewart, was a descendent in this Stewart genealogy.
Carson Gregory, a member of the National Board of Directors of the National Spot Breeder’s Association and president of the state group as well as the president of the NC Pork Association, was traveling the US attending Spot Breeders group (Daily Record Dec. 11, 1973).
“D ear Santa, I want a baby doll, some games, a play TV and a sleeping bag. My sister wants a baby doll and a toy schoolhouse. A desk and a play TV are what my sister and I want for surprises. We saw Santa Claus is Coming to Town on TV tonight. Love, Domini and Elaine Ennis” (Daily Record Dec. 11, 1973). This letter was written to Santa by the young daughters of Tommy and Judy Ennis.
The town board of Coats had appointed Army veteran, Ronald Lee Peters, on December 6th as the new Chief of Police. He replaced Clarence E. Moore who was forced to step down because of health issues. Peters served nine years in the Criminal Investigation Division in the US Army. He planned to organize a Coats Police Auxiliary (Daily Record Dec. 19, 1973).
How does one serve as a Governor’s Page? I do know that Ann Langdon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood Langdon, was to serve as a “Governor’s Page” in the office of Governor James E. Holshouser, Jr. during the May 20-24, 1974 period (Daily Record Dec. 21, 1973).
Now we know the answer to an earlier question about whether Rose Funeral Home was open for services. According to the December 24&25, 1973 edition of the Daily Record, Thomas Duncan Williams, 46, of Coats, had died on Sunday. His services were held at Rose Funeral Home in Coats and were conducted by Rev. R.O. Byrd. Williams was buried in the Williams Cemetery. Surviving him were his father, Thomas G. Williams, and a brother, Walter Lee Williams of Coats. His mother was the late Maggie Poole Williams.
Elder Wilbert D. Barbour, 71, of Benson had also died on a Sunday. His funeral services were held at the Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Surviving him were his wife, Glenna Dixon Barbour and sons-Clawson, Horace, and Jerry Barbour. In the same edition of the Daily Record December 26, 1973, it was published that Edith Beth Stephenson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sherrill Stephenson of Route 2, Angier, was awarded a Foundation Scholarship at Campbell College for the 1973-74 school year.
Christmas is only days away and the volunteers at the museum are humbled by the amazing support being given to the Coats Museum and the Museum Endowment. Hence, the museum folks wish to thank those who gave gifts honoring and remembering special ones in their lives. Mary Ellen Lauder dropped by the museum bringing check to remember her mom and dad-Herbert L. and McClellan Eason Johnson and one to remember Billy Howard Sorrell. Others who also remembered Billy Sorrell are Becky Adams, Robie and Lynda Butler and Peggy Robinson. Thank you goes to these individuals who are so generous with their time and money to the museum.
Board member, Kathy Weeks, brought in a check from her friend Gail Denning who has honored Kathy’s husband, former Coats Mayor Walter Weeks, and the Coats Museum volunteers with honorariums to the Coats Museum. Mike and Claudia Tocci from Sparks, NV came into our lives in 2013 when we were building our Exhibit Hall. Twice yearly we look forward to visits from the Tocci family who has loaned or given family items belonging to Coats relatives. Thank you goes Mike and Claudia for their Christmas donation to the Coats Museum.
Gratitude goes to the individuals who gave Christmas memorials or honorariums to the Coats Museum Endowment for the following: Patsy and Stacy Avery, Nell and Kress Williams, Alice and Jonah C. Johnson, Becky Adams, Robie and Lynda Butler.
Patsy and Stacy Avery wear many hats at the museum as faithful volunteers, board members, and supporters. They have helped insure the future of the museum by generously giving a Christmas donation to the Coats Museum Endowment. Patsy and Stacy celebrated their anniversary this week and several friends remembered and honored them by giving to the endowment.
The calendar year of 1973 has come to an end and how exciting it is going to be to learn about the things which happened in the Coats area, along with some highlights of news elsewhere, in 1974.
The folks at the museum pray you will have a very Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with hope, joy, love and peace.