.1, hems h Brnf • !**▼. 8. I. WKtts tilled hie regu lar avpolntments' at Ooshen and Plains Saturday and Sun- W. Little Monroe, son of Mr. and rs. Cliarlie Oermao, vtio has ten ill is better, we are glad to ite. Mr. Johnson Caldwell Is able to set back to work again after a Met Illness. Mr. Cecil Earji and mother hSTO moved to Pores Knob where ttey will make their home tor a while. Mr. Linsday Rogers and family wbited Mr. Rogers’ mother, Mrs. Mary Rogers, of Taylorsville, Svnday. Mrs. S. I. Watts visited her daughter, Mrs. Paul Brown, of Taylorsville, S'unday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Emit Harris and children, of Purlear, visited Mrs. Harris’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Walker, Sunday. Mr. Lawrence^ Phillips, who is a- patient at the Wilkes Hospital where he had an operation for aitpendicltis, is improving, we are *dad to hear. Misses Zora and Belva Fergu- in, of^the Beaver Creek section sited friends in this community anday afternoon. Among the lOmes they visited were: Mrs. J. A. Greer. Mrs. J. E. Phillips and Mm. G. M. Earp. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Greer and daaghter, Jewell, visited M r. Greer’s sister, Mrs. Tom He.ster. of Dudley Shoals. Sunday. Mrs. Charlie Church visited Mrs. S. I. Watts, last week. Mrs. Fronla Watson, of Lenoir, te visiting her daughter, Mrs. ■dward Lackey, this week. Sunday was a glorious day ana Buiny people attended church and Mnday school throughout the •onnty. Mrs. Challie Church is a pa tient at the Wilkes hospital where mhe had an operation for appen dicitis. We hope for her a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lackey are the happy parents of a fine hoy, bom May 8th. The boy weighs 8 1-2 pounds. Mother and son are getting along fine. E.XPORTS Probable exports of cotton over the full season which ends July 31, exclusive of barter cotton are . €,402,000 bales, according *o a eheck-up made by the N. Y. Stock Exchange Service. River Man Pastes Ansbroee Gordon Whittington was born June 25, 1952* died May 6, 1940. His stay here was 87 years, 10 months and 10 days. He was the son of the late Wil liam H. Whittington and Ann F. Gilreath Whittington, being grandson of the late pioneer, Leonard Whittington, who came from Iredell and settled here in this county on Reddies River dur ing the early 18th century. He was born, lived and died on the same farm. He had been In de clining health for many months and had been confined to his room since the death of his wife Death was sudden but peacefully, He was dressed and preparing himself for his Sunday morning ■breakfast. His death was a great shock hundreds of relatives and friends. He was married March 20 1873, to Catherine Snyder, who preceded him in death December 21, 1939. To this union seven children were born, all of whom survive, (Smith, Robert, Willie, Mrs. A. M. Whittington, Mrs. John Crysel,' Mrs. R. S. Whit tington and Mrs. Wiley Forester also thirty grandchildren, twenty- eight great-grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn his pass ing. A white - bearded pioneer merchant, farmer and business man in Wilkes County, he was known to hundreds of people In this county as “Uncle Ambrose’’ throughout the latter years of his life. He was widely known throughout this state and others. Funeral services were held at Reddies River church. May 6, 1940. at 2:00 p. m. The service was conducted by the Revs. W. T. Whittington and Shade Cau dill. Pallbearers were members of the Masonic Lodge. Honorary MOK0A^»il Club Hat MeitiiiR Mrs. Mary Woodruff was hos tess to the memiberB of the Home Demonstration club for the month of April, with moot of the mem bers attending. The president, Mrs. J. B. De- Journette, called the meeting to order. The program was opened -,with the clu'b Invocation. Mrs. J. N. Gentry was In charge of the devotional service, the sub ject of which was “Spring." She stressed the promise of life re newed, way of resurrection from the dead, God’s annual miracles, and how our lives must show fer tility Instead of barrenness. Miss Sallle Woodruff, educa tional leader, gave an interesting study on the life and work of the famous French painter, Jean Baptiste Carol. She stressed his beautiful picture “Spring,” by displaying prints In colors. A painting of this kind simply opens the doors of the soul and makes the world quite new to catch this breath of Spring. The roll was called by the sec retary, Mrs. W. W. Calloway to which members answered with their favorite spring flowers. General plans and suggestions were made for the district meet ing of the Federation of Home Demoi.stratlon clubs which covers the counties of Caldwell, Alex ander, Alleghany, Avery, Watau ga and Wilkes, which will meet in North Wilkesboro on May 30th. Miss McGoogan gave the dem onstration for the month by re moving the finish from an an tique chair and showed the proper method of refinishing. She first used a home-made solution of lye paste for removing the old finish. This method was very effective. Then she used a commercial re mover, showing clearly the dif-j er Whittington, Eddie Forester and Robert Crysel. The beautiful J ferent steps in the work. She pallbearers were grandsons, Clate, J utfforent trades Rich, Tolbart, Terry. Gwyn. Horn- demonstrated the of sandpaper, steel wool and em- ory clotli, suitable for sanding. As profusion of flowers were carried , a by granddaughters, Mesdames., t^^e she used linseed oil and w ax oLlI Whittington, Fred Hamil- which brougnt out the rich mel ton. Wilson Shepard, .fames Blev- IILS, Scott Davis, Glenn Reeves, Paul Owens, Gwyn Whittington, Rich Whittington. Eddie For ester, Charles Bishop, and Misses Dollie and Grace Lee Whitting ton. He professed faith in Christ in early manhood, remaining a faiiU- fnl Christian to the end. He was an active member of the Masonic Lodge Number 4 5 A. F. and A. This was a helpful lesson for eve ry one. At the close of the meeting, during a very enjoyajble social period, the hosrtss, served delic ious refreshments. M. until his failing health pre vented, and was held an honorary member until death.—(By Mrs. Charles Bishop). Wilkes County Tailor-Made Our used cars are locally owned. In near ly every ca.se our used cars were sold new by (Wilkes county dealers to Wilkes county folks. ’These cars have given their owTiers good ser vice. We have checked them, close for me chanical repair. They are ready for the road. As local dealer in used cars we are naturally interested in the service our customers^ will get from a used car bought from us. Expecting your future business we tailor-make the trans action to suit our customer. The car itself must be right; the down payment, the monthly pay ments, must all be in keeping with your in come. We want you to get full value for every dollar you spend with us. Don’t foUow up some mail order place away from honie to buy a used car or truck. See us—if we dont have what you want, see our neighbor dealer. Just don’t go away from home to spend your good money. We are all ready to help you solve your problem. If you are unable to meet a monthly payment, see us. 'We’re interested in giving you service and helping you anyway possible. BUY EVERYTHING YOU NEED LOCALLY! See your local merchant—he is the one who pays Wilkes county’s taxes to help build for the people a better place in which to live and to do business. He needs your support and will give you full value for your money! STOP THIS MAIL ORDER BUSINESS If Your Used Car Don’t Suit Y ou See your local dea'er from whom you purchased for Satisfaction. 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