May 28, 1961

Staff

Published Friday, May 28, 2004

Stories featured in the Suffolk News-Herald on this date 43 years ago include:

Kennedy says he'll tell 'K' U.S. to fight for freedom

WASHINGTON - President Kennedy said Saturday night he is going to Vienna to tell Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev that the United States is "determined to resist all those who seek the destruction of freedom."

Kennedy said this determination is matched only by America's desire for peace.

"The silent guest at every conference table," said Kennedy, "will be the freedom of man."

The President addressed a whoop-it-up Democratic Party fund-raising dinner - but largely in nonpolitical terms. In a talk to nearly 6,000 of the party faithful, he bore down instead on the journey he undertakes Tuesday that will carry him to Paris, Vienna and London. He said that while there is no substitute for long, difficult diplomatic negotiations, personal meetings of men bearing the responsibility for momentous decisions can help ward off danger and lessen tension.

Beta Club elects 1961-62 officers

The Beta Club members at Whaleyville High School and their guests were entertained recently at a buffet supper and dance held in the school gymnasium.

...The invocation was given by Mrs. Thomas Harrell. Mary Lucille Jones, president, welcomed the members and guests.

During the short business session, the following officers were elected for the 1961-62 year: Billy Mizelle, president; Faye Rountree, vice president; Bobby Tidwell, treasurer; Trudy Fowler, secretary; Jim Knight, reporter; Phyllis Gardner, historian; and Richard Harrell, parliamentarian.

Mrs. Miller's painting best in student exhibit

Paintings by Mrs. Lawrence Miller of Holland were the most outstanding in the art exhibit at the Sherwin-Williams Paint Company of Suffolk. The exhibit was sponsored by the students of Mrs. William N. Holland, a local artist.

The best exhibit in the show, "Monochromatic," was done by Mrs. Miller. She also exhibited another outstanding painting entitled "Geranium."

Mr., Mrs. White feted at reception

H.V. White, retiring superintendent of Nansemond County schools, and Mrs. White were guests of honor Thursday at a reception at the Holland Community House.

The reception was given by the Parent Teacher Association of all Nansemond County schools for Mr. White, who is retiring after 27 years.

The ballroom was decorated with arrangement of pink roses and lighted candles.

The guests were welcomed at the door by Mrs. C.A. Hedgepeth, newly elected president of the county Parent Teacher Association, and E.E. Wheeler, principal of Holland High School.

Flash fire guts cruiser at dock

A $25,000 cabin cruiser owned by Raymond Brown was gutted by a freak fire at Brady's Marina Friday night, forcing the owner overboard and causing him minor injuries.

Brown said he went over the side of the cruiser when a "ball of fire ran down my arm." The craft's fuel tanks were nearly empty and Brown said he feared an explosion. He suffered scraped shins and burns on the inside of his left arm.

Brown has no explanation for the cause of the fire.

- Compiled by Allison T. Williams

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