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For Year 1948 The Wilkes Chamber of Commerce has released a suggested program of work for 1948, and the organization has invited all members and others interested to add projects to the list. Number 1 objective is the development of an adequate and complete program of flood control in the Yadkin valley, and all this community can agree on the importance of that. Second pn the list is promotion of agricultural interests, and in that opportunities are practically unlimited. Agricultural interests in Wilkes are varied, with excellent climatic and soil conditions. The Chamber lists the investigation of processing and selling agricultural by products. This is an important move and may result in added income to farmers and processors. An objective of particular interest is to encourage industrial expansion and establishment of new industries. Soipe progress has been made along this lihe .and greater accomplishments may be expected within the new year. The next project listed is related to the one above. That being to file with the State Department of Conservation and Development complete data on industrial possibilities I in Wilkeou. . • j To promote the Wflkesboros as a retail and wholesale trading center is a worthy objective, and one which will receive much thought and attention during the year. ✓ The seventh on the list has to do with health; and to work for expanded hospital facilities. Thi# is a major project, the importance of which cannot be overemphasized. Improvement of educational . facilities in Wilkes county is highly important and demands immediate attention. One school has already been closed for lack of a building. Coordination of efforts foi» development of Memorial Park, horse show and fair grounds and construction of an armory is a worthy endeavor. The people need one great project in which they could all unite, instead of dividing their interests and attention among several related and separate projects for better recreation and athletics. To encourage wise city planning and services comes very late in development of our city but it "better late than never." Mistakes of the past have aggravated present day problems in traffic, parking and general development. The Chamber in project listed as number 12 calls for city beautification and sanitation, which are related subjects. Business firms in the downtown area have made great progress in giving the downtown area a better appearance. The immediate objective is to expand the improved area to include-all the city. The Chamber offers assistance in an expanded recreation program for operation the year 'round. During the year continued study will be made'on a community chest proposed to eliminate many calls for donations. Better safety and fire prevention methods will be studied and instituted during the year. Number 16 on the list of projects is to maintain as up-to-date information as possible on local housing conditions, which are improving and are expected to become jnj-- thp new year. Chamber will study effects of pro These ^objectives g^S meters of the Chamber of Commerce excellent opportunity to work and correlate their efforts in behalf of welfare and progress of the Wilkesboros and all Wilkes county. Don't Be o Statistic Why be a statistic? In 1948, as in the past, a report will record the number of people who died by fire. If there was a fire goddess who could demand 10,000 lives a year to appease her appetite, thej slaughter would be no greater than thef present toll, although nations would fight wars to prevent it. Start the New Year right hy resolving J that you will not be just another statistic! at the end of the year. Clean out all the! rubbish, rags, and flammable materials I from cellar to attic, in your home. Check! your automobile and buildings for faulty! wiring—garages are often part of thej house. There are now more uses for power and j heat than in the days of the open hearth! —lamps, electric irons, toasters, heaters,] stoves, electric trains, electric clocks, J | etc. All of them are potential fire starters! I and should have periodic inspections.! Smoking in bed, dry cleaning in the home, j curtains by the stbve, and countless oth-1 er things are fire hazards. In each case the individual is responsible for cutting down the fire loss. Unless these every day items are given greater attention by each and every onel of us, the statisticians may include yourl name among those whose lives were lost! in fires during the coming year. Be vigi-j lant and you won't be a statistic. o j It is said, says William L. Shirer, that Churchill "has already decided on the subtitle of his fifth and final volume of his war memoirs." It is to read: "In which j the Democracies were finally Victorious and so were Able to Resume the Follies which Led Them to the Brink of Disaster." Looks like our permanent residence isj "Brink."—Greensboro Daily News. , o In Phoenix, y^riz., one Francis Joseph Bressi admitted marrying eight women and asked to .be jailed. This, looks like an evolution from the pursuit of happiness to the pursuit of freedom.—Greensboro Daily News. o Lynchburg News comments on scarcity of Christmas greens. Which must offer all the more reason why we should strike I to prevent any more of the world from turning red.—Greensboro Daily News. Progress: Something that you don't make in*a traffic jam.—Greensboro Daily News. —_—o / • LIFE'S BETTER WAY « WALTER E. ISENHOUR High Fmimt, N. C., RMte 4 A If UPWARD LIFT There is so much of sin and crime Upon the earth today; So much that lacks the touch sublime Along life's pilgrim way, Until we have to seek God's face Lest we should go adrift, And trust Him much for keeping grace And for an upward lift. . . i "" ' * Give us, O Lord, an upward lift . In heart and mind and soul, That we may never go adrift And miss the heav'nly goal. Amid the stress and strain of life We face upon the earth; Amid the conflicts and the strife That never make for worth; Amid the heartaches and the woe, And things of timg that £hift, I'm surely glad that we can know God gives an upward lift. Depressions come to hearts of men That make us weep and sigh, But sweet it is to know just then Our God is drawing nigh; And through the clouds that Satan brings God sends a timely rift Until our heart for joy sings And feels an upward lift. Praise God for all His holy love * He gives unto His saints, That lifts them to a clime above The wickedness that taints; That makes them feel, whate'er the test, Or all the things that sift, There is for us a blessed rest In His great upward lift. from the boy*who swallowed the box of firecrackers at Christmas the art of sajftg|rpothing in such * jay that not^ji|tte left an* gets a pain in the neck from looking up at someone who has reached the pinnacle of success . . . Education Is wonderful. It enables you to worry about things in *11 parte of the world . . . The minister asked all who wonld give five dollars on the building fund to stand and then asked the choir to sing "The Star Spangled Banner." ... A man 91 and a woman 87, who had been sweethearts since childhood, broke up their happy relationship iby getting married. When man learns how to control the weather he will have learned how to control about everything except man. FULL DETAILS— Diner—Two eggs, please. Don't fry them a second later after the white is cooked. Don't turn them over. Just a small pinch of salt on each. Na pepper. Well, what are you waiting for? Waitress—the he®, that lays these eggs is named Betty. Is that all right) sir? NO IMPRESSION— The pretty young lady took the pen from its holder on the hotel's desk. But before she could use it, the young clerk shook his head sadly and said, "I'm sorry." "Don't I register with you?" she asked. "Lady, you sure do," he replied with a gaze to admiration, "but it doeen't matter how I feel. There's still no room." OOVEY OP THEM— Every man expects his wife to etheart, a valet, a chef, and a trained nurse." will hear from the fet»e Species.' "A woman ave five husbands; an intellectual companion, a muscular toiler, a financial genius, a practical plumber and electrician, and at least one romantic play boy." NOW IN STOCK Ready for Delivery • G. E .Washers With Pumps •Mo* Point Electric Ranges •jKectric Water Heaters -i. ■ PARKER-TR! PLETT Electric Co. ThoM «M Wtlkesboro, N. C. I I held ft. m., at I chapel for Rev. fib Lovette, 84. who died at the Wilkes county home Wednesiay. ,r1 Surviving are his wife, Mrs,| Thursday Lovette, of Moravian Falls, and the following children: Arthur Lovette, Bristol, renn.; Mr*. Mary Williford, Akron, Ohio; George and Floyd fcovette, Bristol r Byron Layette, Cliff Hill, Va.; Walter Lovft*e, Muncie, Ind.; John iJUovette, Washington, D. ,C.; Dora Mae Lovette, Cliff Hill, Va.; Mprris Johnson, Ira Dennis and Nope Alice Lovette, Moravian Falls. —o—-> rMrs. Maude Minton Funeral On Monday Funeral service wa, held Monday at Union Church tor Mrs. Maude Minton, 56, wife of Frank Minton, who lives west of this city. Mrs. Minton died Sunday. Surviving Mrs. Minton are her husband; one daughter, Mts. Mary Vickers, of Wttkesboro route 2; two brothers, Tom and Rppne Carlton, of Richmond, Va. R*v. Edd lHaVes and Rev. H.l M. Weliman, pastor, conducted! the funeral service. Mrs. Johnson Dies Last riteg were held Friday at| Liberty Grove church for Mrs. Lucinda Sloope Johnson, 89-yearold resident of Rock Creek township who died Wednesday. Rev. Asa Hayes conducted the servlce. -5.4 Mrs. Johnson is survived by two sons, W. M. Johnson, of North Wilkesboro, and Charlie Johnson, of Traphill. NOTICE OF SALE Ofr TIMBER North Carolina, Wilkes County. Cora Hunt, Admrx., and Cora Hunt as widow of John Hunt, deceased, vs. Mason ""Hunt, Ada Hunt, et al. You will hereby take notice that on the 2nd day of February, 1948, the undersigned Commissioner will, pursuant to an order of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Wilkes county in the above entitled action, offer for sale for cash to the highest bidder, at the Courthouse door in Wilkesboro, N. C., at 1 P. M., all of the merchantable timber 8 inches at stump and upward, located on the following tract of land belonging to the heirs of John Hunt, deceased: Beginning on a pine, P.Howell's corner on the north side of the Jewelry and Watch Repairing OF ALL KINDS .A GUARANTEED WOHK W« D* A»j KM *r Mb Mj th« Imt Or Wj Cwhtt J Estimates Free Alexanders & J oh risen Excavating C«. ! " } REGISTRATION WEEKS JANUARY 2 -16 CLEYENGEH COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SHORTEST .ROUTE TO A GOOD POSITION ■ courses TO help you in GETTING Advanced Accounting (30 Months) a |||> A Advanced Executive Secretarial AWSAI# (24 Months) }—You will be trained for a speBusiness Administration /1 q i|AtifV.\ pher, Stenotypist, Secretary, (18 Months) Accountant, Bookkeeper, etc. Junior Accounting 2—You will save time, since our (12 Months) courses are limited to business _ . ■ subjects which have a pracExecutive Secretarial tical value in business offices. (12 Months) ' 3—You will save money, and begin Cnrrnfnrlnl W checks sooner—be■jeCreTariai cause you will be taking the (9 Months) most direct path to business Special Courses employment STENOGRAPH (nmchto. Aorthmd) of Dale Carnegie Public Speaking— Placement Service. Many of Human Relations ' the leading, firms rely upon _ ,r. kA , . our recommendations when OttlCe Machines seeking new employees — our COMPTOMETER a°b£2? CALCULATOR TOUCH ADDING ■ vancement. v 1 ** - ■ . .*••• > \ . Register early during Registration Week to be assured of a place. If you are a veteran, bring your discharge when you ^ome in to register. Applications accepted by mail if you cannot come in person to enroll. CLEVENGfR COUWOF
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