Make North Wifkqsboro Yaw Shopping Center for the t Y. M it. ' J f ■ a . .*■£■* x » >• \ -W' Sr^sV" ■1 Sw '*•«' tf-asfejr JKT' ' W&' -•&' > ' Jf • ■ The Journal-Patriot Has Blazed the Trail of Progr JL "JSESai UliMTV OORIT! Published Mondays and Thursdays NORTH WILKESBOftO, N. C„ mrnmmmm the "State of WHkes" For Over 41 Years IE — North WilfcesWo has a trading radius of M miles, serving 100,090 people k> Northwestern Carolina. Inspection Tesm From 0. S. Army Here On Tuesday Battery C Of 112th Field Artillery Here To Be Federally Recognized m m of army ofhlghly complimented the . ly organised battery C of the 1th batallion of tie National here following inspection of factt^bc and penonael. Lt. Ool. Julian C. Cook, of the third army headquarters, was inspecting officer and he was assisted by the following: Ool. Fits, senior ground inspector in charge of training National Guard troops In North Carolina; Major Nolan, property and disbursing officer, of Raleigh; Lt. Cc&R. B. Thompson, of Lenoir, commander of 112th batallion; Capt. McLean, unit ground instructor; and a staff of master sergeants as an inspection team of the army. At three p. m. records and facilities were inspected and approved. Records were highly complimented as being the only records found complete at time of first inspection. Included In these records, Major Roy Forehand, battery commander, said were soldiers' service records, enlistment qualifications, fingerprint cards, council book and funds, intricate filing system of more than 60 files, unit training program, files on officer assignments, activation orders and assignments, Initial roster £ forms and other detailed records. At 7:30 Tuesday night the inspection team inspected personnel of the guard at the Legion clubhouse, which is being used temporarily as National Guard headquarters here. When Acting First Sergeant Harry Kerley called the roster every member of the battery stepped forward and answered "present." Officers commented that the battery here, with 45 members, was the only in the state with 100 per 'Hut attendance at inspection. Lt. Ool. Cook with officers of the battery here made a detailed inspection of troops. The officers also stated that the battery here had the largest enlistment of any battery In the batallion at time of first inspection. *rne inspecting oiricers were high In their praise of the agreesire maimer in which Major Forehand had prepared the batfor inspection. *Major Forehand, Pacific war combat veteran who took a reduction In rank to captain in order to organise the guard battery, was commended for the splendid progress made. JLt the close of the inspection each officer made brief remarks to the personnel and of special interest wea a talk by Major E. P. Robinson, retired, who was commanding officer of the National guard company here at the time of mobilization for service -in World War IT. He commended the organization and highly praised Major Forehand, commanding officer, "for his organization work. Sergeant Paul Rhodes coffee and cake to the valuing officers. The array officers stated that the National Guard battery here will have an annual payroll of about $25,000, and that pay for guard members began with Inspection night. The payroll will be issued quarterly. Hie annual summer encampment, they said, will probably be about the middle of July. gpectlon officer that a locker with individual lockers be provided and the commanding officer assured the inin team that such facilities be provided. ♦ _ ^ _ J* Planned ? I i4tm. army officers stated to Forehand that North Wilis high on the list to be for one of 11 mainfor the NaGuard in North Carolina, buildings are to be erected - ----- - im j*. a. a of about 185,000 each state funds. The city or a building te the Jand on . A PARKWAY TOLL FEES CALLED OFF | Washington.—Plans to impose ''toll" fees on the Bine Ridge partway In Virginia and North Carolina this season were called off yesterday, Senator A. Willis Robertson (D-Va) said he was advised. The proposal to start charging fees of 25 cents a car and |1 annual permit at the beginning of the tourist season In the Spring met with rigorous protests. Letters of objection were written by Robertson, other Virginia Congressman, Got. Tuck of Virginia and Virginia State Highway Commissioner James A. Anderson. North Carolina officials also protested. Organization Of ; Wilkes? District Scoats Complete Committees Appointed In Meeting of District Here On Tuesday Night Plans for the year's activities were mapped and committees for the year were appointed In the Wilkes District Boy Scout meetnig held here. Jm M. Nelson, district chairman, announced the following committee appointments: Oranizatton - and Extension— Glenn Andrews, chairman, Robert S. Oibbs and Gilbert Foster. Health and Safety—Dr. .H. B. Smith, chairman, C. D. Coffey, Jr. ;> •> ~ Adyancement — J. B. Carter, chairman, Richard^ Johnston, TE. Story, Paul Osborne, Rev. H. M. Wellman, Edward Finley. Camping and Activities—W. F. Absher, chairman. Jack Swofford, W. A. Brame. Leadership Training — Cecil Moore, J. D. Half acre. Publicity—Julius C. Hubbard, chairman. Finance—To be appointed later by Chairman Nelson. Father-Son Supper Plans were also discussed for the annual father and eon weiner supper to be held Monday night, February 9, seven o'clock, at the Legion clubhouse. All Boy Scouts, Soouters, Cub Scouts, Cubbers and Senior Scouts from all parts of Wilkes are expected to be present. The announcement said there will be plenty of fnn, eats and a movie of interest to Scouts. The sapper will be the climaxing event of Boy Scout week February 8-12. In addition to Chairman Nelson the district officers are: James M. Anderson, vice chairman; Cordon Finley, commissioner. Commissioner Finley appointed the following to serve on his staff tor the year: Carl E. VanDeman, R. Ivey Moore, J. Floyd Woodward and W. D. Halfacre. *»#*»#########»#»###**#»##»##»»* which to build and all construction costs would be by the state. In the event that the building ceased to ibe used for military purposes, title would revert to city or county. The buildings are to be 54 by 100 feet and may be used for civic or community events when "not in use by the guard. The maintenance warehouse is in addition to an armory. SUPPORT i'HE Y. ft C. A. Appeal Is Made For Ail to Help TheGymnasium Letter Sent Out By Chairman Venable and Snpt. Woodward Parents and patrons of North Wllkeeboro school were urged thig week to complete the fund of $3,000 for dressing rooms and heating facilities in the school gymnasium. A letter by C. Arthur Venable, chairman of the gymnasium committee, and J. Floyd Woodward, superintendent of schools, was sent out to patrons this week under date of February 3. Text of the letter follows: "We are indeed grateful to every one who has contributed to the Gymnasium Fund. We hare received to date 11,047.10. Thig amount has been given by 147 persons and firms. "We need an additional thousand dollars to complete our proeventually contribute to this most worthy cause. If you have not already had a part in this project, may we urge you to help us equip our physical education building in order that all our boys and girls may have a better opportunity to develop physically and socially. "To you who have given, we are grateful. To you who have not participated, we urge you to support our cause by sending any amount which you are willing to give. We have avoided purposely any personal solicitation because we want what is contributed to be given willingly. "We want your support for our' schools. We covet your interest. and enthusiasm for our boys and girls. We are eager to have you share with uB in this worthy project." , Total Now $2,825.81 This morning the gymnasium fund had reached a total of $2,32S.81. The Town of North Wllkeaboro appropriated $250 In the town council meeting held Tuesday night. Supt. J. Floyd Woodward highly complimented the city council for their interest and cooperation in the project. Already response to the reminder letters has been good and the following were listed as! donors since the report publish-' ed Monday: Town of North Wllkeaboro, Mrs. C. G. Day, Sr., Dan Church, Mrs. J. B. Williams, Mrs. Shoun Kerbaugh, T. A. Finley, Mrs. Watts Harris, Bill Marlow, Howard Bowers, A. L. Fin OVERSEAS RELIEF DRIVE SUNDAY * Postponed Last Sunday On Account Weather; Trucks Will Tour Wilkesboros Sunday Afternoon at Two o'Clock By DR. GILBERT R. OOMB8 Since weather conditions made It nedessary to postpone for a week the community collection of relief supplies to the destitute people of Europe, we hope that the people of Wilkes county hare used the extra time to make another survey of closets and trunks to supplement the bundles Already prepared, and that the collection next Sunday be even larger. Please remember that clothing, bedding and shoes oome first but that many other items can be used and are greatly needed; any sizeable remnant of fabric, feed or flour bags, soap, children's toys, bed linens, and many other things. The ipeople of the two Wilkeaboroa will please have their handles, In cartons or bags, on their front porches by two o'clock on, Sunday, February 8th. We hope that the people of the county are cooperating fully and generously through their schools. Please help generously to "Jfill a Ship with Friendship!" We feel very sure ttiat If you could see the face and hear the words of gratitude of some halfstarved child or some shivering adult, as he receives your garments and goods, you would •hare even to the point of sacrifice. R. M. Brame, Jr., Head Cham Commerce In Joe Barber, Vice President, | Richard Johnston Again 'WIMHia Directors of the Wilkes Ohamber of Commerce In meeting at noon today elected R'. M. Brame, Jr., as president to succeed J. b. Williams, president of the organization since It was formed in 194«. Other officers elected were Joe Barber, rice president, and Richard Johnston, treasurer. Tom S. Jenrette is secretarymanager. Mr. Brame, a young and progressive citizen, operates the Red Cross Pharmacy drug store on Tenth street. He has been , rery active In movements for progress and It is expected that the chamber will have a very successful year under hia leadership. The board of directors of the chamber went on record with a resolution highly commending the retiring president, J. B. Williams, for his diligent efforts in the organization period and for his leadership and guidance as head of the chamber. Mr, Williams stated in me board last week thlj not be president tor another | year because of his; The board of directors the program of work Well Known Local Citizen Died Early Today; Laat Rites Friday, 2:30 Mrs. Ella Allen, wife of W. J. Allen, of this city, died at her home on D street at one a. m. today. She had been in 111 health for years but a sudden attack was attributed as the cause of death. Mrs. Allen was a well known and highly esteemed resident of this city and news of her death was received with sorrow by many friends. $ Born September 20, 1882, Mrs. Allen was 65 years of age. She was married April 4, 1910, to Mr. Allen. Two sons, James and Frank Allen, of this city, survive, j Also surviving are three grandchildren, Jimmie, Frank and Mickey Lynn, and one sister, Mrs. Sallie Journey. Funeral service will be held Friday, 2:30, at the First Baptist church and burial will be in Mount Lawn cemetery. Dr. John T. Wayland, pastor, will conduct the service, assisted iby Rev. J. H. Armbruet,-of Statesvllle. Third Degree Rites, Barbecue Planned By K. of P. Lodge \ The third rank team from Winston-Salem will confer the third degree on three candidate^ « of the North Wilkesboro Knights of Pythis lodge In the meeting here Monday night, 7:30. The candidates are Forrest Jones, James Osborne and Wm. A. Vanjnoy. At the close of the meeting 'barbecue will be served. Every member of the lodge is asked to attend. cannon, W. H. Reavis, T. M. Hutchison, Julius Brock, Cecil Hayes, Mrs. J. Floyd "Woodward, Frank Pearson, SylVia Kenerly, G. C. -Tharpe, L. A. Adams, I. H. Kolodny, Paul Holbrook, Leonard Porter, Mrs. J. H. Baylors, Albert Falrchlld, Lorene Shumate, Mrs. J. S. Zimmerman, J. B. Gilreath, Clyde Phillips, B. H. Lyall, J. M. Filer, R. T." McNiel, John Elledge, Mrs. Lavon Smith, Joe Darlington, J. B. Williams, Mrs. John W. Hall, Mrs. C. I* Badgett, G. W. Seroggs, Dennis Brannock. M anniversary of the organization.'This year Boy Scouts are emphasizing conservation of food and natural resources, planting gardens, safety and. fart prevention, home repairs ahd personal health cheekup. Scouting promotes world peace through World Jamborees and practical help ?mong 42 nations with 4,409,780 members. Through its Wor to "Friendship fund of voluntary gifts the Boy ScOuts of America helps Scouts overseas to rebuild their units. So'far, more than 3,000 tons of equipment hkve been shipped. Above is the official poster marking the Scout birthday. Square Dance For Youth Center Soon ■ i Saturday, Feb. 14, Date For' Event At Wilkes Implement^ Co. North Wilkesboro Dokies clnb Is planning a big square dance for tbe benefit of the Wilkes1 Youth Center. Saturday night, February* 14, has