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Monday, November 8, 1976 8-A Statesville Record Landmark Contract Approved CHARLOTTE, N. C. (AP) Bus drivers and terminal employes for Continental Southeastern Lines were called back to work Sunday night after a strike ended with approval of a three-year contract. The three-day-old strike had affected the operations of Southeastern, a division of Continental Trailways, in five states. Vincent H.

Batts, company operations manager in Charlotte, said Sunday night that the agreement had been approved by union membership and "we are already calling people in and we will commence operations immediately." Contract negotiations which centered on wages and fringe benefits broke off about midnight Thursday. Approximately 550 members of Local 1531 of the AFLCIO Amalgamated Transit Union, inluding some 325 bus drivers, went on strike. Union members left their jobs at Continental Southeastern Lines facilities in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Tennessee. The new contract is expected to be signed in the next few days but details of the agreement were not released. "We agreed not to discuss terms of the agreement," Batts said.

"We will be operating before the night is over, 100 per cent as far as the schedule is concerned," he said Sunday night. When talks broke off Thursday night, Bruce Odom, president of Local 1531, said there still was "right smart difference" between management and the union on wages, vacations, holidays and sick leave. Batts said he understood that a "good majority" of the union voted for approval of the contract, but vote results were not released He said any announcement of contract terms would have to come from federal mediator Phil Bradley of Nashville, Tenn. He was not available for comment Sunday night. Miss Thomas Dies At 86 Funeral services for Miss Lillie Thomas, 86, of 908 Eighth were conducted at 4 p.m.

Sunday at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home, with Rev. Frank Ostwalt and Rev. William E. Walker officiating. Burial was in Shiloh Methodist Church cemetery.

Miss Thomas died Saturday morning at Davis Hospital. She had been ill for one week. She was born June 6, 1890, in Forsyth County, and was a daughter of the late W. H. M.

and Flora Rominger Thomas. She never married. Miss Thomas is survived by several nieces and nephews, including Thomas D. Edison of route 7, Statesville. MEETING TONIGHT TAYLORSVILLE The Alexander County Democratic Women's Club will meet at 7:30 p.m.

today at the county courthouse. All members are urged to attend. ROBLEE Gold or Black Fashion in leather, only $2999 Roblee lets you spend less and get more of what you want in a shoe. Mellow leather upper. Flexible leather sole.

Soft leather lining. Try a pair. Available in widths B- to size 13D LONG'S "Your Friendly Family Shoe Store" 119 W. Broad Open Friday Night 'Til 9 P.M.C Final Rites Scheduled Mrs. Kate Jordan Menscer, 84, of 428 Woodlawn Drive died at 7:20 a.m.

Sunday at Iredell Memorial Hospital, following a lengthy illness. She was born Dec. 10, 1891, in Iredell County, and was a daughter of the late John and Sarah Rhyne Jordan. She was a member of Diamond Hill Baptist Church. Her husband, John Mack Menscer, died in October, 1951.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Jimmy (Ruth) Clements, Mrs. Henry (Vera) Gantt, and Mrs. Ben (Mabel) Potts, all of Portsmouth, and Mrs. Ernest (Pauline) Bost of Chesapeake, five sons, Allen Menscer, of Charleston, S.C., Johnny Menscer, Rex Menscer and J.M.

Menscer, all of Statesville, and Thurman Menscer of Hickory; one brother, Walter Jordan of Olin; one sister, Mrs. Alda Bivins of Hillsborough; 22 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Menscer will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Westmoreland Chapel of Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home.

Rev. J. Harvey Clark will officiate, and burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dwayne Menscer, Rickey Menscer, Donald Menscer, Kenneth Potts, Dennis Bost and Ronald Bost. Members of the family will assemble at the home of a son, Rex Menscer of 428 Woodlawn Drive, but will receive friends from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Diamond Hill Baptist Church building fund. Student Assigned Miss Wanda Blackmon of Statesville, a correctional services major at East Carolina University, is participating in a field education program. She is assigned to the Second Judicial District, Williamston, to work with the juvenile court system there. Miss Blackmon is among 18 students from East Carolina taking part in the program, which places students in 17 agencies in eastern North Carolina.

Placements include mental health institutions, hospitals, alcoholism programs, police departments and juvenile court settings. Field placement is a degree requirement, and involves four days each week in actual work in human service settings, and one day on campus with students attending seminars relevant to their field experiences and consulting with faculty mem- County Board Meets Tonight The Iredell County Board of Education will meet tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the administrative offices on Amity Hill Road. A petition for property annexation to the Mooresville School District will be heard from Mr. and Mrs.

George Brawley. Chapters VIII and IX of the Board Policy Manual will be considered for adoption. Other business will include routine pupil and personnel assignments. Slavery was introduced into the American colonies at Jamestown, in 1619, and existed until abolished by the 13th Amendment to the Constitution in 1865. DRIVE- IN 873-3082 At US 70 Exit Tonight Thru Thursday SHE'S KILLED A MAN, BEEN SHOT AT, AND MADE LOVE TWICE ALREADY THIS EVENING THE EVENING ISN'T OVER YET! CONNIE STEVENS Also known as Federal Undercover Agent Jackie Parker 2nd Feature HE HAD A RENDEZVOUS WITH MURDER HIS OWNI OMAR SHARIF KAREN BLACK JOSEPH BOTTOMS Crime and passion Open 6:30 P.M.

Scorchy at 7:00 10:20 P.M. Crime At 8:45 Only Adm. $1.50 UNDER 13 FREE THE SOUTH'S MOST MODERN DRIVE IN CINEMA CRETH D. GANT Gant, 65, Succumbs Creth Durwood (Bub) Gant, 65, of 106 South Patterson St. died at 8:45 o'clock Saturday evening at Huntersville Hospital.

He had, been in declining health for several years and critically ill for three weeks. Mr. Gant was born January 3, 1911, in Iredell county, son of the late Wiley Bunyan and Letitia Ingram Gant. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theatre and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

A member of Central Baptist Church in Bladensburg, he was a retired baker with the Giant Baking Company of Silver Springs, and was a member of the International Industrial Union of Washington, D.C. His wife, the former Inez Tevepaugh, died April 6, 1974. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Deborah G. Taylor of Gambrells, one step-son, Donald H.

West of Jacksonville, one grandson, John Borras of Gambrells; one brother, Dewey S. Gant, Sr. of Huntersville; and two sisters with whom he made his home, Mrs. Jack (Bessie) McGaughey and Mrs. John J.

(Christine) Edwards, both of 106 S. Patterson St. Statesville. Funeral services for Mr. Gant will be conducted at 2:00 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at Nicholson Funeral Home by Dr.

Frank R. Campbell. Interment will follow in New Bethany Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday evening between 7:30 and 9:00 o'clock. Rites Held For Ketchie MOORESVILLE Funeral services for A.

Ray Ketchie, 36, of 221 Cascade were scheduled today at 4 p.m. at Jones Memorial United Methodist Church in Mooresville. Rev. Zane Grey Norton and Rev. David Trammell were to officiate, and burial was to follow in Centenary United Methodist Church cemetery.

Mr. Ketchie died Sunday in Lowrance Hospital. He was born in Rowan County Dec. 7, 1939, and was a son of Mrs. Alma Ruth Hegler of Mooresville and the late George Thomas Ketchie.

He was a former employe of Templon Spinning Mill in Mooresville. In addition to his mother, survivors include one son, Michael 1 Ray Ketchie of the home; three sisters, Mrs. Marvin Barlow of Gastonia, Mrs. Dale Groom of Brunswick, and Mrs. Larry King of Charlotte.

Cavin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. OPENS (FOXE DR. AT RE 6:30 SHOW OLD STATESVILLE AD 590 0115 7 P.M. BETWEEN HUNTERSVILLE AND CHARLOTTE The Ali American Girl Exposed! NO ONE UNDER 18 Inside ALL NEW PLUS 2ND Chambers FEATURE Discover the true story behind the legend as you see Marilyn's intimate story on the screen for the first time! NEWTOWnE PLAYHOUSE 072-7096 NEWTOWNE PLAZA 073-7331 DOWNTOWN TONIGHT NOW Back To Thrill, You Again WALT presents DISNEY BEST THE CLINT EASTWOOD, YET! VERMON SCOTT MoBiLe Technicolor OUTLAW WALES COLOR PG RIDE AGAIN WITH BIG CLINT ON HIS WAY TO HELL! University To Offer Short Farming Course The program covers areas of Much of what was called "Modern Farming" in the 1960's is called broad interest to agricultural "outdated" in the 1970's. Future leaders as well as specific comagricultural leaders must learn to modity information.

recognize and evaluate modern Each person desiring to attend technology in a changing agri- this short course should request an business environment. application from the Agricultural A short course in "Modern Farm- Extension Uttice, telephone 872-9501. ing" will be held at N. C. State Uni- All applications must be received at versity on Jan.

31 through Feb. 11, the Agricultural Extension Office, 1977, according to an announcement Box 311, Statesville, N. 28677, by today by Kenneth E. Vaughn, Nov. 24.

agricultural extension chairman. One tour will cover marketing, The commercial banks in Iredell processing and distributing of will furnish two scholarships for agricultural products. The second young men to attend. These scholar- tour will focus on production and the ships are made available through practices used on outstanding the agriculture committee of the farms. banks.

This course is open to a selected Jim Frye of Carolina First Na- group of young North Carolians intional Bank in Mooresville is cur- volved in agriculture who, because serving as chairman of the of their interest, have been chosen to rently committee. attend from their county. ROBERT L. SMITH Smith, 84, Stricken Robert Lee Smith, 84, of 807 N. Mulberry died Sunday at 2 a.m.

at Iredell Memorial Hospital, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Iredell County June 10, 1892, and was a son of the late William and Mary Swinegang Smith. He was a retired farmer and industrial worker, and a member of Gays Chapel Baptist Church. On Feb. 28, 1914, he was married to the former Annie Cecelia Haire, who died March 16, 1973.

Surviving are one son, Frank L. Smith of Fox Statesville, and one daughter, Mrs. H.C. (Beulah) Nantz of 807 IN. Mulberry with whom he had made his home since 1973.

Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, 2 22 great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Smith will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Westmoreland Chapel of Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home. Rev.

Bill Creason will officiate, and burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be J.D. Sloan, Tommy Benfield, Larry Holland, Darrell Wyatt, Fred Phillips, and Marvin Waters. The family will assemble at the residence of Mr. and Mrs.

H.C. Nantz at 807 N. Mulberry but will receive friends from 7:30 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Students Treated GREENSBORO, N.C.

(AP) Several hundred students at the University of North Carolina here came down with an illness similar to flu during the weekend, according to university health officials. Dr. William Dionne, director of the student health center at UNC-G, said Sunday that the illness appeared to be some type of virus. He said students suffering from flu-like symptoms and nausea flocked to the student health service Saturday. Dionne did not say how many students were treated during the weekend, but he said the number tapered off slightly from Saturday to Sunday.

Studies were being determined to track down the cause of the illness, Dionne said. None of the students were seriously ill, he said. POST TO MEET The Ernest Morgan Post 217 of The American Legion will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the home of F. C.

Huggins of 1580 W. Cloaninger St. All members are urged to attend. Big Rebel Drive-In all week. TAKE OUT SERVICE AVAILABLE, Tossed Salad, French Fries, Roll.

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