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-Patmt mMnm»arr in mjncs PaUM«(l Mondays u4 ThondayB at North Wilkeshoro, NoXii Caroliia S. J. CARTSR and JUUUS C. HUBBAJM PoMkben BirBSCRIPTION RA9EB: One Tw ?2.00 (la WOkea and Adjainias CeontiM) One Yeor - $3.®0 (OntsMle WlikeB uid Adjoinlnc Conntiat) Itetee To Those In Senrlce: One Year (anywhere) — $2.®0 Enterad at tlia oaatoffioa at Nerth Wflkaa boro, NartO Carolina, ae Socaod-claaa aaatter under Act of March ^ 18T0. MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1945. . Mnh CaiUoMi I '^KISS ASSOClAT V©- Improved Conditions Many comments have been heard re cently relative to improved conditions in traffic and general behavior in North Wilkesboro, especially during the past sev eral days with respect to movement of traffic and elimination of the double park ing handicap. The police department deserves credit for some constant and vigilant work. Perhaps the officers are receiving some personal abuse from offenders who re ceive tickets, but on the other band they are the objects of commendation from the public spirited people who really want the best things done for this town and commu nity. Many objectionable practices on the part of the public can be eliminated by constant and cintinuous work on the part of the police department. It has been regrettable that in the past enforcement of the double parking ordi nance and other regulations has been so spasmodic that the public never knew from one day to another what to expect. It is unfair to the public to tag offenders one day and let all do as they please the tions enforcement system The police department will ^find after their constant work has been continued for a reasonable length of time that the task has grown smaller. If motorists are reasonably sure that the rules against dou ble parking are being enforced, they are not going to double park so frequently. When drivers learn that to double park means a ticket, they will quit. The same drivers who double park here would not dare go on the principal streets of Charlotte, Winston-Salem or Greens boro and stop in the middle of the street for a chat with a pedestrian, or go into a place for a drink and a “bull session. They have been doing that here because they knew reasonably well that nothing would be done about it. If the present efforts on the part of the police department are continued, the pub lic will rapidly become educated to the effect that they must abide by certain rules for the benefit of the public, or pay the consequences. It will be much easier for everybody to have orderly traffic than the hodge-podge pandemonium which so often has been the rule rather than the exception. Ninety-five per cent of the drivers who use the streets of North Wilkesboro will ultimately appreciate orderly traffic con ditions brought about by enforcement of traffic laws and regulations. Some may get “hot under the collar’’ at the sight of a ticket, but they will sooner or later learn that order had to be brought out of chaos and that giving tickets and fines was one way of accomplishing the desired result. It may be that the police department is not sufficiently large to assure orderly traffic and better behavior on the part of others whose practices are deplorable in public places. If such be the case, it be comes the duty of the town council to remedy the situation. If anyone has the idea that the town of North Wilke.sboro cannot financially afford to maintain a police department of suffic ient size and efficiency to adequately po lice the town, let him refer to the figures on bank deposits, to bond sales, to current values of real estate and other indications of wealth within North Wilkesboro. THE RAMBLER T. C. P. We enjoyed very much the past ■^eek-encl a visit from our friend, H. W. Rudisill, cashier of the Klrst National Bank, of Lincoln- ton, and his good wife and our friends, Mrs. Helen Cline and ■Mrs. Kvelyn Justus. W'e spent a most delightful week-end and it wa.s nice to have them with us. H. W.. or Hen as he is more fa miliarly called hy his friends, was in fine fettle and was enthu siastic regarding his 700-acre farm and summer cottage at Kdgemont, in the mountains above Lenoir. Hen and his wife recently spent a week’s vacation there, and he had a number of improvements made to his cottage while there, and says it is now in fine shape for both summer and winter use and completely furnished with all the necessary paraphernalia for housekeeping. He also told ns of a doe coming down from the mountlan foreet and taking in the cottage, its inhabitants and not ing the improvements. He said there were numerous deer and other wild life in the surround ing woods near his cottage. iHe also informed us that while recuperating at the cottage from his arduous duties at the bank, and while strolling through the woods and along the stream go ing fishing that he came near stepping on a big copperhead, hnt managed to dispose of it and bury it. Then when returning to the cottage from the fishing trip be spied a large cotton-mouth watermoccasin in the swimming pool below the house and also klUed it. He extended us a cordial invitation to come over to Lln- colnton and we would spend the week-end at Edgemont. at his cot tage. We appreciate very much his invitation, but if we go we think we will do BO in the dead of win ter when all the snakes are in winter quarters, as we have nev er been fond of those animals. The stream around his cottage is weU-stocked with trout and other fish, and there is nothing better than fishing, but we are no snake lover and will *ave to accept his invltaUon when those birds have gone to rest for the winter. Bnt we guess It would not be so bad at that, ^ovlded Hen bed on hand the well known remedy for bites. Hen’s snake stories re^nds of the time when I was living game we like in Hyannls, Mass., some years ago. We had never been on a bear hunt and was invited to go one week-end with a crowd of old- time hunters, who guaranteed we would kill a bear and have a good hear steak for our supper the fol lowing night. Well we went, lug- Ing a large Winchester and all set to kill our first bear and en joy telling our friends of doing so. But there was another side to the story. When we reached the hunting ground the old-timers stationed me just above one of them, who was considered the best shot in the crowd. At my right was a large tree behind which I was told to stand while the dogs were turned loos© to track down the bear and head him our way. Well, in a short time the dogs found their quarry and were bringing him directly toward us. In a few moments one of the biggest black est bears I ever saw came head ing directly toward me. Well, in my exciement, if one should call it that, I forgot I had a gun and, naturally, got behind the tree in order that the bear would not run over me. After he passed me and had gone a few yards I heard the blast of a gun and went down to where the old- timer was to see what was the result. At his feet old brnln lay dead, and he was busy keeping the dogs away from the carcass. He asked me why I had not shot the bear as he passed me. Well, there was no use trying to fool him. So I told him that when that bear came by me he was going so fast that I never had time to raise the gun and pull the trigger, but the truth of the matter was every hair on my head was standing straight up and TT.y hands were trembling so I could not have shot that gun had my life depended upon It. But, f.nyway, we had a fine bear steak for supper the next night, but I have never had any desire since then to go hear hunting. OAKD OFffHANKS. We want to thank each and ev eryone of our friends and neigh bors for their mfipy deeds of kindness, help and sympathy dur ing the death and Bbrlal of our dear beloved husband and father. We appreciate from the depths of our hearts all that was done for us. and may God’s richest blessings come to every one of you. MRS. AX,FRE0 ELLEDGE AND CHILDREN. _V BUY MORE WAR BONDS Alfred V. Elledge Last Rites Held A large crowd of relatives and friends attended the funeral ser vice for Alfred V. Elledge, which was held at Center Baptist church last Thursday at 11 o’clock. Rev J. E. Hayes, Rev. Jesse Yale, Rev. J. M. DiMard and Rev. W. S. Luck had charge of the service. Mr. Elledge had been in ill health for some time, but the last few days his condition grew worse. The deceased was born July 25, 1901, making his stay on earth 44 years, one month, three weeks and four days. In May 1925. he was married to Miss Les- sie Billings. To this union four children were born: Mildred, of Norfolk: Virginia and Wade, of the home; Marvin, an Infant pre ceded him in death. Surviving him are his wife; his mother, Mrs. G. G. Elledge; tour sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Carl Jackson, Fort Bragg: Mrs. C. B. Hayes, Mrs David Miller, of Norfolk, Va.; Miss Nannie Elledge, of this city; Mr. Otto Elledge, of Winston-Salem; C. M. and G. R. Elledge, also of this city. Active tallbearerg were; Oscar Felts. Clifton Bauguess, Charlie Hayes, Julius Brock, James Jack- son. Bill Canter, Paul Elledge and Vernon Elledge. A large number of beautiful floral tributes were carried by the nieces, cousins and friends of Mr. Elledge. Mr. Elledge joined Center Bap tist church at an early age and remained a true and faithful member until his death. He had made his home in Norfolk, Va., for the past three years. He was a man who was loved by all who knew him. So many made the same statement about him; "That he was Alfred each time you saw him." As a neighbor everyone loved him. He divided with those in need, visited the sick. He was a faithful and loyal husband in the home. He had a firm and unfailing faith in God and he placed his trust in Jesus Christ and laid up for himself treasures in heaven, where moth nor rust can corrupt nor thieves break through and steal. Alfred had been through some hard suffering, but always with a smile. The nurse said just a little while befo'.'e he died, when be was singing and smiling, how good a patient he bad been dur ing bis few days in the hospital. He was a true Christian, a loviag husband and father, loyal son and brother. Not only will he be missed by his family and church, bat hy all who knew,him. —Reported. By imwm NICHOLS et al COUNTRY LIFE— From feather-bed she hears a song; Roosters crowing, “Get along’’ Time it is for farmer’s spouse To do the chores about the house, Pump the water—hurry now! Farmers like a heap of chow. Boil the coffee, bake the pies, While the pork and sausage fries, Tend the fires, husk the corn, Scurrj' in the early morn. "Party ring," for Neighbor Flynn Hurry! You can listen in! KNEW HIS PEOPLE— Boy’s Mother—Did you kill all the flies in the house I told you to? I Youngster—I sure did. I got 10 male flies and eight female. Boy’s Mother — Interesting! But how did you know which were male and which were fe male? Youngster—That was easy. Ten were on a beer bottle and eight were on a mirror. WOULDN’T SELI.^ A five-year-old boy went' with his mother to make a call. The lady of the house, being fond of children, told him she meant to ask his mother to let her keep him. "Don’t you think your mother would let me buy you?” she asked. “No, ma’am,” answered the llt- te fellow. “You haven’t got mon ey enough.” “How much would it take?” she continued. ”A hundred dollars,” said the boy promptly, as if that would settle the matter. “Oh. well, then,” said the lady, ”1 think I can manage It. If I can will you come and stay with me?” "No. ma’am,” he said, with de cision. "Mama wouldn’t sell me anyhow. There are five of us and she Wouldn’t like to break the set.” V Peace brings reconversion prob lems In agriculture as well as to industry.' ^ ■ FANCY.DECORATED— 1 10cto$li9 , . * I Five, Six, Seven and Eight-Inch Plates Cups and Saucers... Nappies... Covered Bowls Platters... Creams and Sugars... Cravy Boats Can Be Made Up Into Beautiful Sets Rose’sE^MStore Bob Kite, Manager North Wilkesboro, N. C. HYANNIS Sat 237.50 lilgacainsat Ring 175.00 FricM lacfurfa Mtral fa*. DIAMOND RINGS With Mch Keepsake you receive a Certlflcale ot Guarantee and Reg istration . . . your as surance of quality and value. a WILES-HEADQUARTERS for Bridal Sets Priced From $24.75 to ^50 YOU’LL WANT YOUR WEDDING SOEIT TO BE BEAU TIFUL-RINGS SHE’LL CHERISH AI4WAY8 . . . WEAR WITH PRIDE. ’THE LEAST EXPENSIVE^ OUR RINGS ARE OF THE HIGHEST QUALITT PERFECT STONES AND LOVELY GOLD S: Whatever you plan to spend, you’ll find our exquisite jewelry will more than satisfy. if * Street Tf.iai Wiles Jewelry Store Mer^l Wil^, Proprietor ^ North Wilkesboro, N, C
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