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The Journal-Patriot Has Blazed the irail of Progress in the State of Wilkes" For Over 44 Years
Published Mondays and Thursdays NORTH WILKESBORO. N;C., Thursday, July 20,1950
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MOST OUTSTMDMG 4-H GIRL
IN WILKES COUNTY SELECTEI
MISS RACHEL SCROGGS
By RUTH THOMPSON, Assistant
Home Demonstration Agent
Rachel Scroggs of the North
Wllkesboro Senior 4-H club has
been dfeclared Wilkes County's
most outstanding 4-H club girl.
She is the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Oales W. Scroggs of Roaring
River and has been a 4-H club
member for seven years.
During the time 'that Rachel
has been a 4-H1 member she has
completed 20 projects — seven of
these in clothing work. She has
entered the county 4-H dress
revue five times and placed in
the blue ribbon group four times.
She was alternate county winner
in 1948 and county winner this
year. She will represent Wilkes
County in the State 4-H Dress
Revue at State College in Raleigh
during 4-H club week, July
24-29.
Beside project activity, Rachel
has shown good leadership in her
club. She was elected president of
the Wilkes County 4-H Council
for 1950. During 1949, she served
as secretary-treasurer for the
council. She has been president
of her local club for two years and
pianist for two years.
Last year Rachel was county
clothing achievement winner and
also received the honor of having
the best girl's record in the county.
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Rachel has taken^part in many
community and school activities
other than 4-H club work. She
is assistant pianist at her church
and teaches Sunday School
classes. She is a member of the
Tri-Hl-Y and Library club at
school as well as helping out in
the school first aid room. She has
been a monitor at school for two
years.
Rachel says that 4-H club work
has meant much to her. To quote
"In my 4-H work I have learned
to be more economical with my
time. I have learned easier and
quicker ways of doing things."
The North Wllkesboro Optimist
club is giving ten dollars to help
pay expenses to State 4-H club
week for Rachel. Club week begins
July 24.
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Rest Of Traphill
Road Advertised
For Bids July 27
•*-- Two Wilkes -County -projects
Are among those being advertised
iby the State Highway Commission
'for letting on July 27. Both will
be financed under the $200,000,000
secondary road program.
One calls for the grading, paving
and structures on 4.65 miles
on a county road from Dockery
to Traphill.
The second involves the grading,
paving and structures on 4.63
miles from Traphill to a point on
US 21.
Specifications were also advertised
on 22 other highway projects
throughout the state. Low
[Mfis received on July 27, along
^rith those received on 30 other
projects advertised for letting on
July 25, will be reviewed by the
Commission at its monthly meeting
in early August.
The $200,000,000 secondary
road program will reach peak
construction activity during the
dimmer and early fall. The High'way
Commission has some 800
highway projects under construcIfifeit
at present, the largest number
ever handled simultaneously.
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James Kinlaw
Has Office Here
f Dr. James Kinlaw, optometrist,
has opened his gffice on the sectad
floor of the Tomlinoon Deartment
store building on Main
;reet in this city.
Dr. Kinlaw is well kuown .in
..'likes. He was reared in Wilkesiboro
in the home of his grandparents,
the late Mr. and Mrs. C.
ft. Crysel, and graduated from
Wilkesboro high school. He also
Attended King's Business College
|o Charlotte and during the war
ippent 45 months in service, beting
stationed in the Caribbean
Following the war he attended
fhe Southern College of Optometry
in Memphis, Tenn., where he
graduated in. March, 1949. Following
ne year of practice In Mississippi
he has returned to open
his office here. He is also a graduate
of the Contact Lens Institute
at Memphis.
I Dr. Kinlaw and his family]
Arhich consists of his wife and
j~£w<| daughters, Linda and Kay, reside
In Wilkesboro. Mrs. Kinlaw
is the former Miss Lillian Hall
!of Goldsboro.
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Mrs. Thursa Sparks
Is Claimed By Death
f^Jfeneral services will be held
i'Frtdoy, 11 *• m-> *t Cranberry
ehureh for Mrs. Thursa gTparks,
resident Of the Roaring River
' community who died Wednesday
MacArthur Says
Foes Lose Victory
Tokyo (Thursday) — Armorled
North Koreans launched their
first major attack south of the
Kum River today. The American
defenders Of Taejon, using .3.5inch
rockets for the first time,
knocked out all seven of the
Reds' spearheading tanks.
With the western front suddenly
aflame again after a three-day
lull, two divisions Of American
troops, newly landed in Korea,
rushed west and northwest from
the East Coast to safeguard Allied
supply lines to the front.
This quick development of major
units of the U. S. Eighth
Army, General MacArthur said today,
has ended "the chance for
victory by the North Korean
forces." The Americans, the United
Nations commander said in a
special communique, have wrecked
the Communist hope which depended
upon quick conquest Of all
South Korea.
Casualties Light
Praising the holding actions by
the Americans already in combat,
MacArthur said:
"Our casualties, despite overwhelming
odds, have been relatively
light."
"The enemy's plan and great
opportunity depended upon the
speed with which he could overrun
South Korea once he had
breached the Han River line, and
with overwhelming numbers and
superior weapons temporarily
shattered the South Korean resistance,"
MacArthur said.
"This chance he has now lost
through the extraordinary speed
with which the Eighth Army has
been, deployed from Japan to
stem his rush. When he crashed
the Han line the way semeed entirely
open and victory was within
his grasp. A desperate decision
throwing piecemeal American elements
they arrived by every
available means of transport from
Japan was the only way to save the
situation."
Enemy Drive Blunted
This action, MacArthur said,
blunted the enemy drive and
bought the time necessary to build
a secure base in Korea.
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Preachers' School
Discontinued Until
Monday, August 21
Due to vacations and revivals,
the. preachers' school held each
Monday at tha Wilkesboro Baptist
church has been discontinued until
Monday, August 21.
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SUPPORT THE CANCER FUND
JET FINDS .TANK TARGET IN KOREA
A ROCKET FROM A JET FIGHTER is high of the target (top) in Korea as
a Communist tank rolls along a highway in the western sector of the
Korean battlefront. A second salvo of rockets (center) just misses the
mark but the third strike by the F-80 scores and the tank (bottom)
catches fire and explodes. (U. S. Army Radiopttoto from International)
Revival Services
At Moravian Falls
Baptist Begin 23rd
Revival services will begin at
the Moravian Falls Baptist church
on Sunday evening, July 23 at
7:45 with Rev. Homer Good assisting
the pastor, Rev. Dean
Minton.
The Rev. Mr. Good is pastor of
the Stony Point Baptist Church
at Stony Point, and is quite well
known by the people of Wilkes
county. He is an outstanding
young minister and a very capable
preacher. On previous occasions
of revival services at Moravian
Falls he has won the hearts
of those who heard him. It is with
anticipation that his coming is
awaited by the community.
Services will be conducted each
evening at 7:45 through Friday,
July 28. The people of the church
welcome all friends and neighbors
to join with them in this week of
special services.
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Mr. James Junior Porter, o
Wake Forest College, and Mr.
Bill Porter, of Plymouth, spent a
few hours Monday with their
aunt, Mrs. C. R. Walker, and family
at Hays.
Wilkes P.M. A.
Gets Additional
Sum For Farms
Year's Allotment Increased
By $3,890; Total is
$89,145.52
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Announcement has been made
by G. T. Scott, state PMA director,
of additional funds allocated
to Wilkes county in the amount of
$3,890.00 to be used for payment
of conservation practices, making
the total 1950 allocation $89,145.52.
This increase comes from a
state reserve held for counties
showing a good participation and
a wise use «f funds. To date
1600 producers in this county
have taken advantage of this aid;
using $64,145.52, which leaves
$25,000 yet to be spent for seed,
lime, mixed fertilizer and phosphate.
Mrs. Maude S. Miller, secretary
to the county committee,
urges all farmers to contact the
PMA office at once with regard to
their individual needs.
REJUVENATED FLASHERS TO
PLAY ELKIN HERE SUNDAY
Galax Here Tonight; Fans
Attendance At Games
Urgently Needed
Several hundred baseball fans
in Wilkes and adjoining counties
missed two good games here Tuesday
night when North Wilkesboro
defeated Radford in a
double header (see story on page
1, second section), and these fans
are urged not to make the same
mistake and stay away from the
games here tonight against Galax
and here Sunday afternoon
against Elkin.
Paid attendance Tuesday night
totaled about 500, including family
night groups, which is not a
sufficient figure to finance a club.
Unless greater support Is forthcoming
immediately, North Wilkesboro
could very easily lose its
professional baseball franchise,
which is now sought by Martinsville,
Va.
At Radford last night the Flashers
lost In the ninth inning 10 to
9 in a closely contested game.
The Flashers went ahead 4-0 in
the first but the game was tied in
the third. Radford forged ahead
and North Wilkesboro came back
to tie the count at 9-9 in the
seventh. In the ninth with two
out Sloboda tripled and Krist singled
for the winning tally.
Pitching for North Wilkeeboro
were Dewey Wolfe, fofmer GuilfoiM
College star, Gary Thornburg
and Bob Thompson, who
pitched the final three frames.
For Radford Gilley relieved Corcelli
and wag the winning pitcher.
Wayne Davis hit an inside the
park homer for North Wilkesboro
to spark a four-run rally. Dave
Davenport had a single and triple
and remaind^P of the Flashers had
one hit each.
The Elkin Blanketeera, who
took advantage of every break to
win two close ones here Sunday,
will be-back again Sunday afternoon.
North Wilkesboro will play
at Galax Friday night and at Elkin
Saturday night. Wytheville will
play in the family night attraction
here next Tuesday night.
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Three Wilkes Men
Enlisted In Army
During the past few days three
Wilkes men were recruited here
by Sgt. Arthur Eiserman, army
and air force recruiter, and these
men have begun their training.
Clyde E. Lankford of North
Wilkesboro, and Byrd L. Huffman
of Reddles River, were sent to
Fort Knox, Ky. Frank L. Greene,
of Wilkesboro, enlisted in the
air force and is in training at San
Antonio, Texas.
Seven other young men have
been gent by Sgt. Eiserman foi
examinations.
Sgt. Eiserman is stationed a1
the towa hall here Tuesday
through Saturday each week an<]
is in Sparta on Mondays. In addition
to recruiting, Sgt. Eiserman
can give Information relative tc
volunteers wanted from reserve
corps.
SUPPORT THE CANCER FUND
September 12th
Is Date Set To
Renovate Farm
Chamber Committee Select*
Farm Of Wesley Poplin
Near Roaring River
On September 12 a Wilkes
county farm and home will be
overhauled in one day's time in
a gigantic demonstration of what
modern methods and materials can
do in renovation and improvement.
General Agriculture division of
the Wilkes Chamber of Commerce
Agriculture committee, of which
G. Sam Winters is chairman will
carry out "a farm and home improvement
project with the aid
of agricultural agencies, and dealers
in farm implements, building
materials, seeds, fertilisers, plumbers,
electricians and others who
have renovating materials and implements
for sale.
After studying many farms
which were considered in Wilkes,
the selection committee chose the
farm of Wesley Poplin, located
about four miles northeast of
Roaring River, to be the site of
demonstration. The selection was
based on location, possible development,
future maintenance,
worthiness and home development
possibilities.
Demonstrations on the farm
will include seeding, liming, fertilization,
soil conservation practices,
timber stand Improvement
and other modern practices. Plans
are also included to renovate the
ttome. Mrs. Annie H. Greene, Home
Demonstration agent, is in charge
of this phase of the project and
will be assisted in planning by
Mrs. John R. Church, president
of the Wilkes County Council of
Home Demonstration clubs, and
Mrs. Annie Jones. Overall
plans are being worked
out by representatives Of the Soil
Conservation Services, Extension
Service, Farm Home Administration,
Veterans Farm Training, and
Production and Marketing Association.
Burl Hayes and W. C. Kuneman
were named co-chairmen,
with Glenn Greene, Fred Davis
and M. F. Bumgarner on a committee
to plan seed and fertilization
work on the demonstration
farm.
Plans are being made to accomodate
a large crowd at the
event, and the chamber of com"merce
is extending the invitation
to farmers and their families from
all over northwestern North Carolina.
Home Demonstration clubs
will serve lunch for the all-day
event, during which the entire
farm and home of Mr. Poplin will
be virtually made over. Irvin Key
and his class of veteran farm
trainees will handle parking at
the farm.
W. K. Sturdivant, general cnairman
of the Agriculture committee
will be master of ceremonies
for the project.
Report of project plans was
made to the chamber of commerce
directors in July meeting
here Tuesday noon. Paul Osborne,
chamber president, presided.
W. J. Bason, chairman of the
highways and roads committee, reported
that remainder of the
Traphill road all the way to highway
21 is to be let this month.
The new highway, which has been
sought by the chamber for the
past several years and will serve a
big area of Wilkes now without
paved roads, will be grade 2 and
will qualify for a state number
and federal aid.
The chamber went on record as
favoring a proposal advanced by
Postmaster M. E. Walsh, asking
postal authorities to revise the
present star route from Elkin to
Winston-Salem to extend to North
Wilkesboro and replace the present
one-way star route carrier to
Winston-Salem early each morni
ing. This would give North Wil,
kesboro an afternoon receipt of
. mail, the postmaster said, in additibn
to an early outgoing mail.
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Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Steelman
and sons, Max and v Richard, of
Indianapolis, Indiana, have been
- visiting here in the home of Mr.
- and Mrs. J. O. Ohlpmaa and with
s other relatives In the state. The
, Chipmans had as their guests for
> the week-end Mr. and Mrs. J. N.
> Batts, of Ro«ky Mount. Mrs. Chlp
man is a sister of Mr. Steelman
and Mrs. Batts.
19 Examined At
Cancer Center
Tuesday Morning
\ On Tuesday, July 18th, the
Wilkes-Alleghany county Cancer
Center held its weekly clinic.
Nineteen appeared for examination,
11 white women, 7 white
men, 1 colored woman.
Mrs. J. T. Cashion served as
Chairman of Receptionists, and
assisting her were Mrs. William
Marlow and Mrs. Edward Day.
Those who presided in the examining
rooms were Mrs. Ralph
Buchan, Mrs. Ralph Frazier, Mrs.
T. R. Jones, and Mrs. Charles
Ziliak.
Eighteen patients were referred
to their personal physicians for
medical attention.
The Center is staffed by membra
of the Wilkes-Alleghany County
Medical Society.
There were several from out of
town. Two came from Sparta,
one from Boone, one from Winston-Salem,
one from Laurel
Springs, one from Dobson, and
two from Elkin.
Examinations are free to all women
35 or over, all men 40 or
over, and to anyone with a symptom
or a "danger signal," regardless
of age.
The Clinics are held every Tuesday
morning in the Wilkes County
Court House. Registration is
from 9:00 to 10:00 a. m.
Frequently there are more applicants
for examination than can
be accommodated. Therefore, in
order that those who live at a distance
may be sure Of an examination
and thus not make a trip
in vain, priorities will be sent, on
request, to all who live twenty
miles or* more " from Wilkesboro.
Address yqnr request to Cancer
Center Clerk, Wilkeaboro, N. C.,
and indicate two dates on which
you could come for examination.
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Dock Beshears Home
Destroyed Tuesday
The home of Dock Beshears, located
on highway 115 seven miles
trom this city, was totally destroyed
by fire Tuesday morning.
The fire was discovered about
nine a. m. Much of the furniture
was removed from the home. The
residence was formerly the property
of the late C. C. Wright, who
for many years was superintendent
of Wilkes county schools.
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Mrs. Miller Rites
Held On Wednesday
Funeral service was conducted
Wednesday afternoon at the
family cemetery near Wilbar for
Mrs. Lessie Mae Miller, 32, who
died Monday in a Raleigh hospital.
Rev. Quincy Yates conducted
the last rites.
Surviving Mrs. Miller are her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo
South, and two brothers, Ray. and
Gene South, all of Wilbar.
North Wilkesboro
School To Open
On September 4
North Wilkesboro city school:
will open on Monday morning
September 4. The following nev
faculty members have been addec
to the personnel: W. R. John
ston, Raleigh, mathematics; Ken
Robinson, Boone, science; Miss
Eloise Williams, Mt. Holly, hom<
economics; Mrs. Jane G. Robin
son, Boone, elementary; Miss Re
becca Mosely, North Wilkesboro
elementary; Mrs. Claudia Nea
Brame, Wilkesboro, elementary.
Repairs* and renovations to th<
school buildings and gymnasiun
are being made. Some new equip
ment, furniture, etc. will be adde<
for the coming year.
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Food Sole Saturday
Franklin circle of the Firs
Methodist church will sponsor i
food sale to be held at Belk's stor
Saturday, beginning at nine a
m.
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Mrs. A. 1m. Hutchison and he
daughter, Wllla, from Flint, Mich
Igan, hare returned home afte
visiting several weeks with Mrs
Hutchisonn's daughters, Mrs. Pan
Billings, of North Wilkesboro am
Mrs. L. M. Eller, of ffendrix.
Queen of Health
MISS KATHERINE BURCHETTE
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Ronda Girl k
Queen Of Health
In Wilkes County
Katherine Burchette Will
Take Part In State 4-H
Health Pageant
By RUTH THOMPSON, Assistant
Home Demonstration Agent
Katherine Burchette, of the
Ronda senior 4-H club,-has been
selected as Wilkes county Queea
of Health.
She will take part in the State
Health Pageant next week in Raleigh.
Katherine is the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Burchette,
of Ronda, and has been a 4-H club
member for four yeare. During
that time she has completed sixj
teen projects in Food Preservation,
Clothing, Home Management,
Room Improvement, and Making
and Keeping Friends. Health Improvement
has been a major activity
in all of Katherine's 4-H
club work. She hag tried to improve
the health of others as well
as her own. She has taken part la
all different health drives and
seal sales in her club and community.
Katherine has been secretary for
the Ronda club or one year and
reporter for three years.
Aside from her 4-H club activities,
Katherine is pianist for her
church, has taught Sunday School
classes and helped with the Vacation
Bible School.
Katherine is very much interested
in 4-H club work and active
ly participates in all club activities,
taking on.responsibility and
leadership wherever she can.
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Farm Safety Week
To Begin Sunday
The following announcement
was Issued here today relative to
Farm Safety Week July 23-30:
"Sunday, begins Farm Safety
Week. It's up to you to have- lives
and prevent farm accidents by
being careful. Be sure to listen to
special broadcasts on Monday,
I Wednesday and Friday Of next
week at 12:45 over WKBC. These
> broadcasts will be by local farmers
and pertaining to local farms and
their safety problems. Do your
part during National Farm Safety
Week to begin safe habits around
your farm."
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Driver License
Station To Be Open
Five Days Week
From July 24 through August
I 4 the North Wilkeeboro drivers
license examination station will
i be open Monday through Frii
day, but thereafter will be opon
■ only Mondays, Tuesdays and Fri1
days.
Anyone whose name starts with
the letters R, S, T, are urged to
renew their license as soon as
possible in order to avoid the last
' minute rush.
Food Sole Saturday
Ladies Auxiliary to the Veter
ans Of Foreign Wars post nam
ber 1142 will sponsor a food sale
r at Spatnhonr's Saturday, July 22
. beginning at nine a. m. Anyone
1 wanting special cakes is asked tc
1 call Mrs. Johnnie McNeill, telo
phone number 852.