5farioB«yALJM™oTP» Noi ir«T W i« ««W''^ 1^ 0*1 i»4wiM»- AttoE li« «daipi«t^. (KhoojI DA ■^ * i^«riS%op^ ter.' Uter A cl^ #i then bookkeaw i tor whtauB and YadWit^iioadr After that eompai^ c^, operate be betaine aftlllAtedv the^lnsnrance ibnsinws and haa beedma one of ita moat prominent executlTea in this part of the state. Burial AlcodilHm i. B. (Bid) WiUiams, one of North WUkeeboro's moot lii- flnential dtisme, is secretmy- tretanrer of North WUbeaboro Ineanuice Agency and North Wilfcothori) Building and loan Aaeodation. Bid Wilfiams Is Widely Popular Secretary • Treasurer Insur ance Agfency Active In Many Lines Endeavor J. B. (Bid) Williams, secre- tarj-treasurer of the North Wil- kes1>oro Insurance Agency, holds the same position with the North Wllkesboro Building and Loan Association and is one of north western North Carolina’s best and most favorably known citizens. He was born In Iredell county, reared on a farm, came to North Wllkeeboro in 1902 when this town was still in its infancy. Soon he was working for the astound- ngly big sum of 20 cents per day in a brick yard. He attended school here and Always active in the civic af fairs of this community, Mr. Wil liams has held many positions in civic organisations. He was the first secretary of the Klwanls dab here and is a memiber of that organisation now. He was president of the western district of the Building and Loan League for one year has served as Keesler Memorial chairman for the B. & L. League in the state for several years. For many years he was treasurer of the Wilkes chapter of the Red Cross and aid ed in every campaign for funds for that humanitarian organisa tion just as he has aided all local moyements to promote the wel fare of humanity. He is also presi dent of the Northwestern Fair association. Mr. Williams nas an outstand ing personality, alyays courteous and genial but decidedly frank. He has an ever growing circle of friends and acquaintances. The North Wilkeeboro Insur ance agency deals in all types of insurance and Mr. Williams or any other members of the person nel of the firm will be glad at any time to talk over Insurance problems with persons who de sire advice in that line of busi- North WUkesboro he* the hhm* office of the largest hnrlal asso ciation in North Corpllna and per haps the largest in the entire country. It is Reins-Btnrdivaat Burial association.with 4$,000 memheni and with branch offices in Boone, Sparta and WMt Jefferstw. Relns-Sturdlvant Funeral Home is also one of the largest estab lishments of its type in the sUte and is one of the best and most favoralbly known. The starting of the businese dates back 26 years, more thah half the history of North Wll kesboro. In 1914 there were no full time'employee. Now there are 25. Of this number 14 are' at North Wllkesboro, three at Boone, five at Sparta, three at West Jef ferson. J. W. CHURCH HONORED ON HIS 76TH BIRTHDAY h r. and Mrs. Wllford Church gave a surprise birthday dinner at their home north of the city Sunday to honor Mr. Church’s father, Mr. J. W. Church on his 76th birthday. Those of his chil dren present and family were Stanford Church, of Greensboro. Mrs. J. H. Joines, Mrs. Mae Todd McGinnis, of this city. Dinner was served to about 25 in picnic style. Some idea of the amount of equipment of the firm can be gained by a look at the nine am bulances and funeral cars. Four are at North Wllkesboro, two at Boone, one at West Jefferson and two at Sparta. All are available at any one place in case of emer gencies. The firm places service fore- mort In every instance and their reputation for complete and sym pathetic service is widely known. In 1932 W. K. Sturdivant, pres ident and general manager of the funeral home, promoted the or ganization of Relns-Sturdivant Burial association, but not until state laws which he and some others had asked were passed placing burial associations! under insurance regulations, assuring every member who paid dues that funds would be on hand to pay the prescribed benefits in case of death. TTie membership of the associ ation in 1932 was 860. Now it to tals '46,000 and is still growing. Welcome to the . . . .^^iLCElEBHATIDNr^^S It is with pleasure we join with North Wilkesboro business firms in extending a most cordial welcome to visit our city, and join in the celebration of our 50 years of progress. By the splendid patronage of our citizens, we, too, have made progress in our line and join with others to express our appreciation for all favors shown us in the past. Feel at home in our city... and feel at home at our service stations. Bason Oil Co. DISTRIBUTORS OF SINCLAIR PRODUCTS North Wilkesboro, N. C. W. K. (Bill) Stordlvant, president of Reins-Stardlvajat Fnneral Kmne with home office here and branches In Boone, West Jefferson and Sparta. Bill is one of the be*,t known men In'his profession in North CaroUna. Association Head A. A. Sturdivant is president of Reins-Sturdlvant Burial As- »ociatlon, which has over 46,- OOO members and is the largest burial association in North 0»r- oiina. He is also a member of Reins - Sturdivant Puiieral Home, which ha.s home office here and branches In three oth er northwestern North Carolina town.s. The association has paid every benefit and now has a surplus of '$30,000. ample for any needs which may arise. A. A. Sturdi vant, a (brother of W. K. ^urdi- vant, is president of the burial , association. In addition to his business in terests W. K. Sturdivant has be come one of North Wllkeaboro's best known civic leaders and has alwajrs backed every movement for progress of North Wilkesboro. He is active in the Baptist church, is a past president of the North Wllkesboro Kiwanis club, presi dent of the Wilkes County Merch ants association before it merged with North Wilkesboro’s Com merce Bureaus last year. He is also actively affiliated with a number of well known fraternal organizations. Including Masons, Juniors. KnighU of Pythias and Dokies lodges. In 1936 he was president of the North Carolina Burial Asso ciations and Is now a member of the legislative committee of that state^wlde organization. He Is one of North Wilkes boro’s most useful citizens. The firm of Reins-Sturdlvant Is glad to have had the privilege of being a part of the business life of North Wilkeeboro for more than a quarter of a century. Ronda Home Club In June Meeting 454 ... s,. The monthly meeting of the Ronda Home Demonstration club met on Tuesday, June 11th, with sixteen members present, at the school house. The meeting was called to or der by the president, Mrs. Dob bins. The club collect was repeat ed in unison. Mrs. J. H. Burchette gave a splendid talk and study on the picture. “The Spinnee”, by Maes. In this picture all were asked to observe two objects, the sweet old lady at her dally task, bent and worn from the years, and the old spinning wheel that was bent and worn from days of use. The roll was called, and each member asked to answer what part of the district meeting was enjoyed most. The minutes were read t>y the secretary, Mrs. Rich ard MarUn. The club was asked to elect delegates at this meeting tor Fkrm and Home week, July 1st, ibra Anruk •-.'"Sit i> 4;;' F. T. Md«f* re»l**e4 ^ year H? thli meeting, ariing cta-. —I that> coTild to attend this* (or pleaanre wd edncatiini a large expense. . It dheldedyto 4eaw.*%i# 11^ every one to go jtbat tn)l|i(t> . Demonstrktion on picture*, '^e nee in Uvittipfooqii bed- frdaw'lUliibt Toom and ttallli, and to -iHikg them were shown ilV' Mies Mo|jtogx)i; ,Our pin ’ffiuir kom'ttt-tevf^A^ geeat inim weo 'over lie; thwe^re^U'is essarr to dhme tbaiglgbt'di ;,‘Tt wiw out that ' dieheB ks4;pi^l>hre wera (9> manU^decorations; .piite ot (^living roon^iA:IMyi$ made wait ham^ng was. ehtrwj- made from p^^t^ crash or fd cover large spime or darit «c^'Leaflet number 26 was dislritiy uted, on 'tWhy we use pictures,*' points in Electing them, sultabU- ity to rooms, their hackgvannds, frames and hanging. ^ !. The members were tsked to remember, “Good picture, like good hooks, 'and good friends, wear well. We never tire of them.” Alene Greene, 4-H club visitor, had charge of the recreation for this month. A contest on naming cars from sentences read, was en joyed by all. The prize goipg to Mrs. H. A. Pardue. W m i-m see wbat a difference it makes' »U«A WJC wuiys a iw AdAonv^o • *. iB feewg, and ta yowr Appearance, too. skUu^ ed barbeW'to give yotf quick service, hi ganit«T'_' and pleasant sorrouBdingB. Drop in for your haincut now, $ind get your othei’ work as needed to be ready\forthe Cllebratiqn. 10th Street DICK THOMPSON, Mgr. Guy Mahaffey and Clyde Phillipa, Barbara (=1. JOURNAL-PATRIOT ADS. GET QUICK RESULTI I ■ ^ * *r ' «M «w*#» y. ^ -Hrf- /^CELEIRATIIN JULYM WE WEaX'OME THE OPPORTUNITY OP OO-OPERATING WITH OUR BUSINESS FIRMS IN CmEBRATING THE BOTH ANNIVERSARY OP OUR CITY, WE ARE GLAD WE HAVE BEEN PRIVILE»BD TO SERVE THE PEOPLE OP THIS SEC TION DURING THE MANY YEARS WE HAVE BEEN IN BUSINESS HERE, AND TRUST 'THAT THROUIGH (JUALITY AND SERVICE, COMBINED WITH REASONABLE PRICES, WE SHALL CONTINUE TO MERIT THE PATRONAGE OF OUR POPUILA’nON. ALWAYS AMPLE STOCK OP ICE IN SUMMER WEATHER, AND COAL FOR THE WINTE® jdONTHS . . . DELIVERED ON SHORT NOTICE. TELEPHONE US YOUR ORDERS. SILENT ECONOMICAL! ★ Saves FOOD Saves Money Special Refrigerator Prices And Several Stiri^s and Sizes From Whicli to Select Depend upon our ice . . . clear, pure and ade quate for all food preservation needs. No expensive freezing units to maintain, and no mechanical trouble to contend with. Inex pensive cabinets save in depreciation and trade-in loss. No waiting for ice to freew when you need it in a hurry. Ice is the prop er COLD you need for perfect refrigeration. No noise, no defrosting, no attention necessa ry. See our new Ice Refrigerators and get ice-protection today. We are in position to quote you low prices. North Wilkesboro lee & Fuel Co. TELEPHONE 291 Prattl^ Service Made O^y! . 1^

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