Deaths ■ JS MRS. ROBY S. SHOOK Mrs. Roby S. Shook Mrs. Julia Elizabeth Shook, 94, of Vilas, widow of Roby Spencer Shook, died Tuesday of last week in Watauga County Hospital. She was born in Watauga County to Andy and Leah Norris Greer and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Surviving are three daugh ters, Mrs. Lossie Isaacs and the Misses Doris and Clara Shook of Vilas; two sons .Cress Shook of Elk Park and Tom Shook of Johnson City, Tenn.; and 15 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and 10 great great-grandchildren. The funeral was conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church by the Rev. Harold King and the Rev. Dwight Edmisten. Burial was in Cove Creek Cemetery. Thomas C. Beach ■ Thomas Coffey Beach of Boone died Thursday at Watauga Hospital. He was 72. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 o’clock at the First Baptist Church of Boone, con ducted by the Rev. Marshall Hargrave. Burial was in the Blowing Rock city cemetery. Mr. Beach was born in Wa tauga County, a son of Wilson Beach and Martha Dyson Beach and spent most of his life in Boone. As a youth he worked for a while at the Watauga Dem ocrat and at the Watauga News and was the first projectionist when the local motion picture theatre* used the courthouse. He wa. engaged in electrical wiring work for some time, was in charge erf the Boone Steam Laundry and had managed the University Laundry for more than 40 years. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Pearl Robbins Beach; and two sons, Jay W. Beach of Boone and Thomas S. Beach erf Kin ston. Greene Infant Graveside services for Rose Marie Greene, infant daughter of Ray and Viola Moretz Greene were conducted at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at Mi. Plea sant Cemetery. Officiating was the Rev. Gilbert Goodman. The infant passed away Mon day at Watauga Hospital. By JERKY COE HOW STEADY IS ROCK OF GIBRALTAR? How many times have you beard someone say—“Why, he is steady as the Rock of Gibraltar.’* This brings the question to mind . . . just how steady is the Rock of Gibraltar? Well, it must be pretty solid because it has an area of two square miles and supports a population of 25,000 . . . without sinking into the ocean. “The Rock”—as it is known to many American sailors—has survived the rule of several nations and is presently a Colony of 1 Great Britain. The Rock of * Gibraltar is located at the western entrance to the Mediterranean Ocean. And, speaking of being steady ... we feel that we o# are Just as dependable and l steady with our service as any old Rock of Gibraltar. Stop by and And out—we •V. want to serve your needs. COE INSURANCE A REALTY CO. DU MMtH - *17 Mala *t BOONS, N. C Mrs. Lula Stanbury Durham—Mrs. Lula Bruton Stanbury, 85, of the Methodist Home, widow of the Rev. Wal ter A. Stanbury, died at the Methodist Home Wednesday. The funeral was held at 11 ajn. Thursday at the Metho dist Home. Burial was in Oak lawn Cemetery in Asheboro. She was born in Montgomery County to John Calvin and Louisana Baldwin Bruton. The Rev. Mr. Stanbury was a for mer pastor of Centenary Meth odist Church in Winston-Salem. Rev. Mr. Stanbury was reared in Boone and was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John S. Stanbury. Surviving are a daughter, Miss Betsy Stanbury of Dur ham; and two sons, Dr. John B. Stanbury of Boston, Mass, and Walter A. Stanbury Jr., of New York. Marion F. Jones Marion Filmore Jones, 75, of Taylorsville, a former resi dent of Catawba County, died last Wednesday in a Taylors ville hospital. Mr. Jones was born in Wa tauga County. The funeral was at 2 p.m. Friday at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. Officiating were the Rev. Ronda Earp and the Rev. Barney Oliver. Burial was in the church cemetery. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Mercie Ann Church Jones; three daughters, Mrs. Amis Hagaman and Mrs. Mildred Ha gaman of Sugar Grove and Mrs. Lorene Harris of Qk Park; five sons, Frederick Jones of Buffalo, N.Y., Dan ton Jones of South Pittsburg, Tern. Cleo Jones of Elk Park, Clarence and Melburn Jones of Taylors ville; a sister, Mrs. Arthur Harmon of Science Hill, Ky.; 33 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. OVER-ZEALOUS GROOM Niteroi, Brazil—Police re ceived an unusual call—a 19 year-old newlywed was having a fight with his father-in-law. Reports are that the new bride groom was caught kissing his mother-in-law on a very dark balcony -by* her husband soop after the wedding. * aaaoBMgootsoossoaaMPBoo SgtMcNealGets Wataugans At Work The Bronze Star Army Master Sergeant Billey V. Me Neal, whose parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.G, Me Neal, live on Route 2, Boone, N.C., received the Bronze Star Medal Sept. 23 near Pleiku, Vietnam. Sgt, Me Neal was presented the award for meritorious ser vice in ground operations against hostile forces. At the time of the presentation he was a chief supply sergeant of the 4th Infantry Division’s 3d Brigade. His wife, Wanda, lives at 8498 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, Va. Heinz Harmon Wins As Expert Rifleman Army Private Neinz P. Har mon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd D. Harmon of Route 3, Boone, N.C. has scored “expert” with the M-14 rifle in the final stage of basic combat training at Ft. Bragg. He achieved his “expert’s badge” by hitting 60 or more targets out of a possible 84 while firing on the Army Train ing Center’s Record Firing Range. Randolph Presnell Enlists In Marines Randolph Scottie Presnell of Rt. 1, Boone, N.C. enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps today for 2 years. Scottie will begin recruit training on 18 Nov 68 at Parris Island, S.C. Scottie joined the Marines under the special 120 day delay program which will enable him to complete his per sonal affairs before he has to report for active duty. This time spent at home will also count on longevity for pay and for time in service toward promotions. Scottie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper G. Presnell of Rt. 1, Boone, N.C. is a graduate of Caldwell High School in Cald well, Ohio and an employee of Frazier Construction Co. in Seven Devils, N.C. Recruit training, said Sgt. Hardin who maintains an office at the Hic kory Post Office everyday from 0800 to 1800, will be followed by individual combat training at Camp Lejeune, N.C. From the training phase of Marine ser vice, Scottie will be eligible fofc service v second year of promoting the ’ Christmas decorations pro- • gram for the Town of Boone. in February, she organized the first Heart Ball for the bene fit of the Watauga Chapter of the Heart Association. 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