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Pvt Pri^ Combat Infantryfl^ Badge With The Fifth Army, Italy— Private Richard B. Price, of Pores Knob, North, Oarolina,- has been cited by his regiment of the 3rd “Marne” Infantry Division and airarded the Combat Infantry man Badge,for actual participa tion ih com'bat with the enemy vrhlle serving oh the Fifth Army front in Italy. Standards for the badge are high. The decoration, which was recently authoHsed by the War Department, is awarded to the In fantry soldier who has proved his fighting ability In combat. - The handsome badge consists of a silver rifle set against a back ground of Infantry blue, enclos ed in a silver wreath ^ m Pvt. Higgins At Camp Croft' ss^’vt. Woodrow Higgins has ar- raj^ at Camp Croft, S. C., for bl^c training. He is the husband otfcelia Higgins of North Wilkes ro. He was inducted into the rmy on June 14, 1944, at Fort I Bragg. Before induction he was' employed as Carolina Mirror Co. I 'm Mr. James ,4iT] Abibott and Costello as a couple of hard-working plumters who suddenly become playboys in their Universal comedy, In Society , directed by Jeeu Yarborough, produced by Edmund Hartman, and now showing at the Allen Theatre. Chaplain Bumgarner Is Promoted Chaplain G. W. Bui > rner, who is with the Marines Cali fornia and who expects to sail with them on a not too distant day was promoted September first to the grade of First Lieutenant. Pvt. Burchette Gets Gold Stripe At A 12th AAF’ B-25 Headquar ters-—^Private John E. Burchette of Honda, N. C., who Is rounding out his first six months of foreign service and is serving with a vet eran B-25 Mitchell bombardment Lt. Colvard Here with the men in service and of the _ __ _ splendid opportunity of a chap- I - ' ~ j lain anywhere in the armed E First Lieutenant and Mrs. forces. I^herman Colvard, of Alexandria.! Denominationalism seems to T/mjji., have been visiting relatives j ,jrop to rather low levels, while PTand friends here and in the Wil- j fi,e real and virile in religion is bar community. Before volun teering for army service Lt. Col vard ’was in business as a lumber dealer here. He writes of the fine fellowship I wing in the Mediterranean thea- at a premium. Chaplain Bumgarner and his brother, Lt. (s.g.) James I. Bum- ganler, chief engineer on a new destroyer, had the pleasure of tre, has been authorized to wear his first gold stripe for foreign service. The stripe, which designates six months of overseas service, is awarded by a recent act of con gress to all men in the army who have served that length of time outside the continental limits of the United States. Private Burchette has served on active duty in .Africa, Italy and his meeting and seeing each other for | undisclosed base. He en- a few hours a few weeks ago. tered the army air forces in July Pfc. Billings Is Now Ex pert Infantryman Somewhere In The Central Pa cific Area.—Major General Ralph IC. Smith announced that Pfc. I Jesse J. Billings, son of Mr. and Mrs. Burch Billings, has been awarded the Expert Infantryman Badge at a base somewhere In the I Centra! Pacific Area. | The attainment of this badge | and high honor attests to Pfc. | 1943. He is the son of Mrs. H. A. Burchette of Honda, and was a farmer in civilian life. )i^ fit fOl Clifford Smith Writes Camp Peary, Va. Sept. 10, 1944. Dear Editor: I have begun looking forward to receiving The Jo”rnal-Patriot - after all when you have been stowed away in a hospital tor al most three weeks, yon wonder j Billings physical stamina and ^•■'’jabout everything at home. When proficiency in shooting and can’t be there, the best me- aroiind infantry training. jdium Is the home town paper. ^ ^ Every now and then I meet Cpl. Bowles In England jsome of the fellows from North Cpl. \V. ,Tones Bowles arrived in | wilkesboro - sure would like to England several days ago, ac-1 see the rest of the familiar faces 1 cording to letters received by his have been missing for so long. Well, keep your finger crossed. wife, the former Miss Inez Al> sher. Cpl. Bowles was stationed at Camp Davis before going over seas. • ALLEN • THURSDAY and FRIDAY for I’ll bo seeing you, and best wishes to all of you. Sincerely, FRED C. SMITH, CMl-c Ensigpn Hubbard Home Ensign FTod Hubbard, Jr., who is in service with the army trans portation services and is stationed at New Orleans, La., is spending two weeks with his family here. News Of Boomer The Past Week Boomer, Sept. 15.— Rev. Mr. Presnell, of Hickory, filled his regular appointment here' Sunday and after preaching attended to i the ordnance of baptism in which She baptised Cpl. Ira Walker and ■his brother, Ralph. Cpl. Walker ;was home on furlough a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Walker. Rev. S. I. Watts filled his regu lar appointment at Goshen Sun day. Mrs. Charles P. Byrd, of North Wilkesboro, visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Eiler and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Walsh Sunday. Seaman Travis Johnson was home on leave this week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arvil John- I son. ! Burton Carlton has finished his ’ boot training at Camp Peary and i is spending a few days at home jwith his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Carlton. Mr. A. F. Greer is busy with his shop work. He has ju.st fin ished a truck body for Mr. Wil son Watts, of Taylorsville. Mr. Hill Earp, of Taylorsville, visited his sister, Mrs. T. G. Davis, a few days this week. Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Cain and Mrs. Roy Cain visited Shatley Springs, Ashe county, last Sunday. Since the polio ban.has been lifted we hope to see all th«‘ children back in Sunday school and church. N o w Sh o w 1 n g formal resident of the 6hop sec tlon, died In Chart«jifoin, S. C„ last'week and was bnned at Dun kirk cemetery near his old home. The funeral was In ctu^rge of the pastor of Dunkirk church. Mr. Adkins had been living In Char leston for some time when he was stricken and had employment in the navy yard at that place. He was a former Wilkes county school teacher and was well known In the County where he had many relatives and friends. Misses Frances and Birdie Whltener, of Statesville, spent the week-end as gueste of Miss Betty Jean Ferguson. Mr. Chas. Minton was the host to quite a gathering at his home some days ago when a large num ber of his friends assembled tor a general get together good time. Quite a few games were played and the old time Virginia reel and square dance were participated In by nearly all present. In fact the event was somewhat In celebra tion of the completion of Mr. Min ton's large new barn which Is a very commodious and convenient structure. It having been so ar ranged that feed may be stored by driving directly into the second story. Mr. Minton is to be con gratulated in the decided improve ments he has made about his farm and premises, he having recently remodeled and painted his dwell ing. He was assisted by his sis ter, Mrs. Jay McGee, In the enter tainment of the large crowd pres ent. Refreshments were served and every one went away reluc tantly, expressing their apprecia tion for their hospitable entertain ment. The usual second Sunday serv ices were conducted by the pustor. Rev. A. J. Poster, morning and evaning, at the Beaver Creek Baptist church. A very credita ble gathering greeted the pastor, since the polio ban has been lift ed. The Grange met last Tuesday evening with a goodly number present and hold a business meet ing and also a general discussion of farm problems, both as per tains to local affairs and country wide matters. Misses Bessie Brock and Bea trice .Sebastian, teachers in the Ferguson school, spent the night In the community and attended the Grange meeting. Prof, and Mrs. 0. M. Profflt and little son, Danny, haVe moved back to the community and are occupying an apartment at the homo of Mrs. Ella Shepherd. Mr. :dktb of vbo was killed in notion ih July 81.1 Pvt. Hnbbard of Mr. apd Mrs. Gordon of this place and besides tali^jDar' ents he Is survived by his wife who was the former MUs Dorothy Eller. A memorial aervlce '^111 probably be held for the young peef;|t»riest i. tbti^'^% «n- fennlon will bo^.8^d at Beaver Creek Octobto-nii Jftmday, lieginnibgai 10:00 b'clort. Iuiltb will be served and there will be an aU-dey session with an address by a prominent speiUter.: .'a-, Mt lie SHOW lUISHf ^ the Gi?fATccT r Of , SHOW ON lAurn ^^enny FIELDS GEORGE MDISIREL^fc ALAN ROSCOE DINEHART EARNS Judy Clark • Jerome Cowan • Molly Lamont • John Raitt • Lee ('lasses) White Today and— Toinorrovr MML OVEBSEAS CIHS '^L TK Tome to Wiles’ Jewelrv Store for your Gifts for those oversea&--select now and mail dmTnVthrov^^^^^^^^ 15th to Oct,15 sothey will be sure to reach the recipient by Christmas. We have good selection for your approva . Service Kits All Kinds! friM I r tf r' last-minute war news daily A. S. T. C. to Open Term On Tuesday The date for the fall term open ing for Appalachian State Teachers College has been set for Tuesday, September 19. The Freshman Orientation program begins on Tuesday morning. Among the ac tivities are included the phycholo- glcal tests, the medical examina lions, the guidance program, and other things of a lighter nature. The registrar gives the Infor mation that the college will open -VltlK an Increased enrollment. > $8.50 up (20 Per Cent Federal Excise Tax Included) Billfolds (Genuine Leather) $3.50 up (20 Per Cent Federal Excise Tax Included) Beautiful Assortment Service Rings »18-50“P (20 Per Cent Federal Excise Tax Included) .Men’s Wedding Bands »12.50 up (20 Per Cent Federal Excise Tax Included) Men’s Ruby and Cameo Rings SELECT ONE TODAY! (20 Per Cent Federal Excise Tax Included) Identification Bracelets *7-50 up ■ 10-Day Engraving Service (20 Per Cent Federal Excise Tax Included) Waterproof Watch 15 and 17 Jewels $47.50 to $65.00 (10 Per Cent Federal Excise Tax Included) Military Sets $10.00 up (20 Per Cent Federal Excise Tax Included) QUALITY JEWELER Watch Repwring^U a Specialty Wi* Us Merrill Wiles, Prop.
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