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Greater Part of Liquor Was Seized From Tim Yates, Johnson and Roper i Wilkes county has approxi mately .')00 cases of tax-paid liquor to sell to the North Carolina A('B Liquor board. The amount was ascertain ed in an inventory of liquor stored at the jail by Sheriff | C. T. Doushton and which had been seized by the sheriff and state higrhway patrolmen. C. 0. Poindexter, county ac counlant, who inventoried the liquor for the county board of commissioners, said negio ations are under way with the ARC board for sale of the liquor, ■which includes several brands in pints and half pints. On the basis of previoius r-oles of seized liquor to the .ABC hoard, the 500 cases are estimated to yield the county between ?3.000 and $5,000. Practically all the liquor in ventoried was contained in seiz- of a truck load from Tim ^rates and Othia Johnson by Sheriff Doughton and another track load seized from Ervin !Koper by Qarlzld. Itule,. _8tate highway patrol sergeant. There were other small amounts. The liquor T»d been stored in the jail for many months. In the August term of superior court Judie Felix E. Alley ordered the liquor turned over to the coun'y board of commissioners to he dis posed of as provided by law. Followin.g the . inventory the liquor was again placed in the jail to be stored there until srle transac’ion.s are completed and it can he delivered as the .XBC board prescribes. The liquor will be sold in state liquor stores in counties where stores are operat ed as provided by law. V Lt. Commander McNeill Here-On Leave Lieutenant Commander J. n. McNeill, of Charleston, S. C.. is spending a nine-day leave here at his home. Mrs. McNeill, who has been spending the past .several weeks In Charleston, returned to the city with him. Lieut-Com. McNeill is with the United 8‘ates Navy as a member of the medical corps, and has made application for sea duty. Ensiffn Johnson Returns To New York Ensign J. D. Johnson, otter a ' visit with his mother. Mrs. Dessie .Higgins, near Hays postoffice, re- j turned Friday to his pos* at New York City. He has been in the Coast Guard for over two years. Pvt. Cicero Hall Visits His Mother Here Pvt. Cicero Hall, who is station ed at Camp Claiborne, La., spent i — ^ + Lt. Helen Beshears .r. H. llix, who wa.s elected Friday as president of the Nerth Wilkewboix) Kiwanis Club for ne.xt year. Hix To Head Kiwanis Club Coming Year Officers Elected Iq Lunch eon Meeting Held Friday at Noon;’ ■ Gooi5''Pr6gwuSr a few days here last week with his mother, Mrs. Lottie Hall. Tracy C. Walker Is Now A Corporal Fort Sill, Okla.—Private First Class Tracy C. Walker, son of Mrs. Lotti,‘ Walker, North Wilkesboro. has been made Corporal in the 70th Field Artillery Bn., Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Is Only Commissioned Wilkes Woman Officer 50th Anniversary Services Are To Begin October 19 St. Paul's Parish .Day Is Observed; Bishop Speaker Bishop R. E. Gribbon livers Inspiring Message At Wilkesboro Service Parish Pay was observed Sun day at St. Paul’s Episcopal church , in WilkP.sbvoro. The doy began Wl’h the administration of the Holy Baptism at 10:.3n a, m , at which time two children were Baptized. At eleven o’clock there was a celebration of the Holy Communion and the Bishop of the T)iore.=e. the Rt. Rev. Robert E. Grihbin. B, B.. was pres+mt and preached et thi.s service. Special | music was rendered by a vo=led choir. The service was largely J. R. Hix was elected pre.si- dent of the North Wilkesboro Kiwanis club for the coming year in the club meeting held Friday noon. The Kiwanis club names its next ofticers early in order that the officers-elect may at tend the division and district Kiwanis convent.ions, which are held the latter part of each calendar year. Mr. Hix i«i one of the city’s most prominent and widely known citizens, having been active in church, business and civic life here for many years. Other officers elected were; W. X. Sturdivant, vice president: J. I; Wiliams, past president: T, E. Story, treasurer; Paul Osborne. R. E. Gibbs. .Tohn Prevette and Br. X. C. Chamberlain, directors. De- The slate of nominations, which whs unanimously accepted and elected, was submitted by e nomi nating committee composed of P. W. Eshelman. J. R. Car er and R. 0. Finley. Major F. t*. Hubbard, who was granted leave of absence from the club to serve in the armed forces, w-as a guest of ,I B. Mc- (Joy at Friday’s meeting. Rev. A. C. Waggoner was a gtiest of John E. Justice. Jr., and C. P. Walter and Mrs. Ruth Vick Everett were guests of Miss Tmis Scroggs. For the program Miss Tmis Scroggs asked' C. R Kller (o pre sent the sneaker. r.s Ruth Vick Chief of Consumers Bi- vision of Price AdministraMoii. Mfe. Everett made a very im pressive speech. She stated that the war we ore now engaged attended. Everett At one o’clock around 100 peo ple gathered on the lawn at the home of Miss Elizabeth Barber for a picnic dinner ■which was verv much enjoyed. | jg ^jiffprent to anv other we have ■ In oddi ion to the congregation oTi T\ f taroH It is a tn*Tll Pfc. Archie W. Laws At Fort Benning. Ga. ■pfc. Archie W. Laws, son of Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Law's, of Par- sonville, has been transferred from Fort Jackson, S. 0., to Fort Benninge, Ge. Pfc. Laws is an army veteran of 20 months ser vice. He entered army service with- Tire- nattanar guard 'company here In the’ fall of 1940. Fov Raymer At Great Lakes Foy Raymer. son of Mr. and Mrs. W.* B. Raymer, who enlisted in the navy two weeks ago. was assigned to the naval base at Gre^t I+akes, 111., for basic train ing. Thurman Raymer At Norfolk Thurman (Bunkl Ra.vmer has finished his basic training at Nor folk, Va.. and will go to trade school the first of October. I Pfc. stone Returns Pfc. Junior Stone has re’iirned back to camp after spending an I eight day furlough with his par-j ents, W. B. Stone and wife, of North Wilkesboro. Pfc. Robert Clay Mayberry Visits Home Pfq. Robert Clay Mayberry, who is stationed at the army air base at Savonnah. Ga.. spent a few days last week with his par ents. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. May berry. of Moxley. Pfc. Mayberry has been in the service 19 montlis and has a good record. Corporal Livingstone Visits Home Corporal Mont Livingstone, of Fort Rrag.g, spent a few days fur lough last w'eek wi'h his parents. Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Livingstone, near this city. Chester Wingler Pronmted CorporxU Chester C. First Lieutenant Ricliard Jotm^aon, a pilot in t-he U. S. Air Forces, has written his parents, Mr. and Mrs. .A. B. .Johnston, tliat he is in the Solomon Islands, which has been the .scene of fierce fight ing since .American forces cap tured .several important bases there from (he Japanese more than a mdnth ago. J»r6viou.sly he had been stationed in New Caledonia. Tills in all probablM- ^ ty n..ans tliat he has .seen plen-' ty of action against the Japnitw, ese during the past few we^8._ Lt. Helen Beshears, of ParsonsviUe, is Wilkes county’s only commission ed officer of the fair sex in the army. I.t. Beshears, who is now stationed at the station hos pital at Camp Gordon, Augusta, Ga., spent a few days last week with her father, Rev. Lee Be^ears, at ParsonsviUe. It was probably her last visit home before leaving for service at some undisclosed, distant point. Lt. Beshears, attractive and with an appearance which denotes efficiency, said while here that she likes service ii. the army. She attended ’ Millers Creek and Mount Pleasant- high schools and received her training at Davis hos- {Ntal in Statesville. After ' graduating there ^he was Horse Show October 14 Former Pastors Invited To Speak During Services Anniversary Week LT. HELEN BESHEARS on the nurses staff of Duke Hospital at Durham and later at Cabarrus hospital at Concord where she was working when she enlisted in the army seven months ago. First Baptist church of North Wilkesboro, one of the largest and most influential churches in northwestern North Carolina, will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary dur ing the week beginning Octo ber 19th. During the fiftieth anni versary celebration services wiU be held at eight p. m. Monday through FWday and two services wiU be held on Sunday, October 25. At the evening service at eight o’clock congregatiwis of the First Methodist and Presby terian churches wiU join with the Baptists in a union ser vice climaxing the celebra tion. Former pastors and other min isters who have been connected Legion and Auxiliary Hold Joint Meeting Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 14, has been set as the date for the horse show to be 'held at Wilkesboro high school’s athletic field, James Cranor, chairman of the horse show ' as-sociation, said today. ! Plans for the big event. I which will he sponsored by the Wilkesboro school, are going forward, and indica- I tions are that the show will j be an outstanding event. Fence from the old prison camp site has been donated for u.se about the athletic field and woi-k is going forward on the stables. Ihe track will be placed in good condi'ion and bleachers will be I erected for spectators. Mr. Cranor suid that inquiries and requests for application I blanks are already coming in, not withstanding the fact that the show date is several weeks away, i V Monroe Adams and District Commander Morrison Ad dress Meeting Here Church Board To Meet Wednesday and local visitors, there were many from other p'oints. incliid- ine the following: ’ Rev, George M’- Hurlbut. of Strtesville: Mrs. Charles Smoot. Alexandria. Va.: Mrs. R. I. Smith, of Braper: Rev. and Mrs. M. Lackey, of Lenoir, and Boston Lackey, of Alexan- Va. and Robert Lackey, of Hill: Mrs. Margaret B. Bilt Early. Bavid Porter Grimes Byerly, of Lenoir. sons, dria.. dhapel Moore, and j^rs. Starr Teaching Wilkesboro School Mrs. Weaver Starr, of this ci‘y. Jj^as been elected third grade. United ever encountered. It is a to'al war. .All continents, all oceans, I all peoples, are involved or en gaged. I There are two fronts: the mili- jtary front ond the home front. The military front is 'remendous. It reaches the far distant place* I In every corner of the earth, j "Wp. shall win on the war front .only as we win on the home front, ! The home front has 132 million 'people on it. Our naHonal eco nomy becomes one of its chief 'considerations. The battle against inflation or the rising cost of liv ing Is a battle to be won on the ! home front. In April, the President of the States presented seven There will he an important , meeting of the board of Christian : Education of The First Methodist ; uorporn. v ues... v. wingVer |fhurch Wednesday elening imme- wa, called home to the badside of diately following he prayer ser-1 his mother. She been very,vice. Teachers for the church ill for several days. Corporal .school will ^ elected at that, Wlngler returned to his post of t'm®- M. Brame. Jr., is chair- service at the army air base at | man of the board of education Richmond, (>a.. Tuesday night, and will pre.side over the ineet- (Continued on page five) ,lng^ Wilkes post of the American Legion and local unit of the American Legion Auxiliary enjoy ed a joint meeting, banquet and dance a* the Legion and Auxiliary clubhouse Friday night. W. C. Grier, newly elected com mander of the Wilkes post of the Legion, was toastme-stcr at the banquet, which was at'ended bv about 75 Legionnaires, Auxiliary members and guests. Principal oddress at the ban quet was delivered by Attorney Monroe Adams, of Statesville, who emphasized the value of an active Legion post to a communi ty. His address was received ivith much interest. Scarr Morrison, of Statesville. 15th district Legion Commander, spoke briefly. Fc Bowing the meeting square dances were enjoyed by the crowd. . The Wilkes Legion and Auxi liary have several other interest ing meetings planned for the near future. Watch this news paper for announcements. V- $40,000 Paid On ‘42 Taxes Work For Blind Told In Motion Picture Friday Lions Shown How Blind Per sons In State Helped to Earn Own Living A motion picture put out by the State Commission For The Blind was the program feature at the meeting of the Nor’h Wilkes boro Lions Club Friday evening.- The picture was shown by Mrs. Inez Wall, of Granite Fails, field worker for the commission, who explained parts of the movie and gave additional information on the various subjects it contained. The picture showed how blind persons are given an opportunity to earn their own livelihood in various workshops, and the ef forts being made to prevent Mind ness and to reclaim eyesight of near blind persons. The program ■wos in charge of T. R. Grayson and W. 0. Absher, who is chairman of the club’s ac tivities in behalf of blind in Wilkes county. Charles McNeill, a guest of the club, spoke briefly. Mr. Mc Neill, superintendent of pubBc welfare in Wilkes, recently was on a committee which made a tour of inspection of projec's for aid to blind in ‘he state. He re ported to the club that there are 47 blind in Wilkes who are re ceived aid through the commis sion for the blind. There was a large attendance of Lions at the meeting Friday evening and the program was well received. with the church have been invit ed to speak during the anniver sary services, Ur. John W. Kinche- loe, Jr., pastor, said in announce ment of the event. Those who have already ac cepted invitations to speak aro Rev. Eugene Olive, now pastor of Wake b'oresl Baptist church and editor of Biblical Recorder; Rev. Eugene Eller, pastor of Crawford Avenue Baptist church, Augusta. Ga.; Dr. Marshall Mott, pastor of Ardmore Baptist church in Win ston-Salem. The living former pastors are: Edward Long, of Gr- enville. S. C.; Rev. L. B. Padgett, of War, W. Va.; Rev. George O. Reeves, of Chicago- Rev. V/. !,. Griggs, of Charlotte:: Rev. Eugene Olive, of Weke Forest. Deceased former pastors were Rev. W. R, Brad shaw, first pastor: Rev. W. b’. Staley, Rev. C. M. Rock and Rev. J. M. Dunnawry. Complete programt-- for fiftieth anniversary week of the First Baptist church are bei*.g planned and it is expected to be an out standing event in church activity here. Baptists To Meet UaS Det?u cxctvw+v. J ^achar In the Wilkesboro school ways to prevent inflation: and assumed her new duties this morning. The vacancy in this 1. trol; Hlg’ier taxes; 2. Price con- 3. Rent: 4 Rationing of mda since the opening of the scarce articles; 5. Buy War Sav- •**** . * PflV achool has been temporarily filled Ing Stamps and Bonds: 6. Pay by Mrs. W. T. Long. I (Continued on page five) Gas, Sugar Ration Data Is Announced Wilkes rationing hoard offi-. the next 30 days for renewal of cials today called attention to th.i supplemental rations B and C. it fact that stamp number one in j the expiration date of their books gasoline A hooks will expire at Is October 21 or 22, 1942. midnight tonight and stamp num ber two will be valid until No vember 21 midnight. Service s*a- tlon operators are warned not to accept stamps except those valid at the time of purchase. Supplement Renewals Passenger car operators' may Over $40,000 has been paid on 1942 taxes to Wilkes county, C. G. Poindexter, accountant and who accepts pre-payment of t.-xes before the books are turned over to the sheriff, said today. Mr. Poindexter said this amount is slightly ahead of that paid at the same time a year ago. Through October 1 a dieconnt of one-half of one per cent is be ing allowed on payment of taxes as provided by law. Sugar Certificates All canning sugar certificates Issued 60 days or more prior to October 10 win expire on October 10. All sugar certificates issued In Wilkes county from this date forward will carry an expiration date 60 days from the date of Is- Eastern Star Meeting Wilkes chapter number 42, Or der of the Eastern Star, will meet Thursday night, September on apply now or at any timO during :SU^ 24. All members are asked to be present at the meeting, when plans will be completed for the district meeting to be held here September 28. Annual Brushy Mountain As sociation On Tuesday and Wednesday at Boomer Wilkesboro High To Play Mineral Springs Friday \ Wilkesboro high school’s foot ball team. Wilkes’ only represen tative on the gridiron this year, lost to the strong Lenoir high team at f+enoir Friday night 4S to 0. The Lenoir team, rated as one of the best high school teams in northwestern North Carolina, held the edge in weight and experi ence of players. The Wilkesboro teem will play a strong team from Mineral Springs In Forsyth county at Wllkeeboro on Friday afternoon of this week. A good game is ex pected and all football fans are invited. Annual sessions of the Brushy Moiin'ain Baptist as-ocialion. which includes 32 Baptist churche.s of the central and wes tern parts of Wilkes county, will he held Tuesday and Wednesd.iy of this' week at Zion Hill Baptist chureh at Boomer. The program as announced i.y T. E. Story, modera'or, and J. F. Jordan, clerk, was published sev eral days ago. On the program for the twd-day sesi^ions are many of the out standing leaders in the associa tion and a number of visiting speakers. Buys Building and Shop Equipment Mr. James L. I^owe. of this city, recently purchased thj building occupied by the City Barber Shop and the barber shop equipment from the owner. Mr. R. J. Hlnshaw. Mr. Hlnshaw Is now leasing the property from (ho new owner. Mr. Charlie Williams and son, C^lle, and daughter, Janie Mae, all of North Wilkesboro route three, ylslted Mrs. Fred Glass and. family Saturday. ,
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