Ancient News--March 1931

The following was published in the Morning New Bernian of March 12, 1931:

Caton News

We are glad to have our school reopen after having been closed a week on account of measles. The teachers and pupils have recovered.
Mrs. Lee Atkinson, one of the teachers here, spent last week at her home in New Bern.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Toler spent Saturday in New Bern shopping.
Mrs. L.J. Lane visited her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Knox, Sunday afternoon.
Miss Mae Ipock, who teaches here, spent the weekend at Wilmington, Whiteville, and South Carolina with friends.
Mrs. Frank Atkinson and son-in-law from New Bern were in our community Monday.
Mr. Ervin Cayton visited relatives at Cove City Sunday.
The Zeppelin which passed over here last Monday created much interest among the grown people as well as the children, teachers report that the children are finding pictures and showing a greater interest in geography. The airport in New Bern has also brought about much talk in the community.
Mr. Faris was here with moving pictures last Friday night. A large crowd attended.
The boys and girls are showing a lot of interest in the 4-H club work which has recently been organized in the school by the help of the teachers and Mr. Faris.

Mrs. L.J. Lane (Mrs. Luther Jackson Lane) is Essie Knox Lane. Her grandparents would be William and Dorcas Tunstall Knox.

Ancient News--February 1931

The following was published in the New Bernian of February 11, 1931:

Caton News

Rev. Mack Prescott filled his regular appointment at New Haven church Sunday and preached to quite a large audience.
Miss Dezel Stilley spent Sunday with Miss Kathleen Cayton.
Miss Annis Whitford spent Sunday with Miss Lena Toler.
Miss Mae Ipock and Mrs. Lee Atkinson, who teaches here, spent last week-end in New Bern.
Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Tripp, of Washington, spent the week-end with Mrs. Tripp's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Toler.
Mrs. Lee Atkinson is still ill at her home in New Bern. We hope that she will soon be able to resume her duties at school. Miss Delphia Stilley is acting as her substitute.
Misses Kathleen and Muriel Gray Cayton visited Miss Ella Mae Toler Saturday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Knox, Miss Esther Stilley and Durwood Cayton visited friends in Bridgeton Sunday.