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Funds Filing For il Security l number of potential bene* rles in this are* are losing thly payments of old-age and tror* insurance because they to file claims wfthin the prebed time limit. Claims tor tthly benefits can be made xtactlre tor only three months, n, In the case of a living je earner. 65 or older, he must , claim before the end ot the rd month after the month he Ires from employment oorered the Social Security Act. "In death cases, the surrlTors ist file claim before the end the third month after the |>nth in which the wage earner " This statement was made liay by Louis H. Clement, Manler of the local Social Security Administration field office. "To be more specific," said Mr. Clement, "In a four-weeks period It was found through an investigation* conducted by the local field office that five beneficiaries now on the rolls had lost a total of $513.48 In monthly payments by reason of filing their claims too la^e. 'Mn one instance the widow and child of a World War II veteran had loot two months benefits each. The deceased veteran had never worked in employment | covered by the Social Security .Act. The widow had not learned of the amendment to the Act under which payments may be \nade to survivors of veterans— provided the veteran dies within three years after discharge and Is not receiving disability benefits through the Veterans Administration ftt the time of death. , "A wage earner who had passed retirement age and his 65 year old wife also lOBt two months benefits each bechuse they (ailed to file claim within the time limit prescribed by law." This worker was injured in an accident and beoame disabled to work. He delayed filing a claim because he thought he would return to emp^jrment but then found he was unable to work any more. He should have contacted the office of the Social Security Administration the first month { he became unable to work," Mr. j Clement added. '♦The heaviest loser waa a sin-1 gle wage earner who had been forced to stop work because of 111 health. Time passed and he was unable to return to work. Then he was advised fey a friend that he should Inquire about the possibility of becoming eligible to monthly old-age Insurance benefits. He' was entitled to benefits but they could be made retroactive to cover three months only. As a result be lost 18 months benefits which might have been paid to him." "Loss of losses can be avoided," stressed Mr. Clement, "provided timely inquiries are made at the Social Security Administration field office by those persons who think they may be eligible to receive retirement benefits or survivors benefits under the provisions of the amended Social Security Act." o Hospital Births The following births were reported at the Wilkes hospital during the past week: daughter, Janet Louise, to Mr. and Mrs. George Franklin Pardue, of Roaring River, November 27; son, William Marcus, Jr., to Mr. and Mrs. William Marcus Blackburn, of Wllketrfboro, November 27; daughter, Wanda Sue, to Mr. and Mrs. Homer Elledge, of Hays, November 28; son, John Stanley, to Mr. and Mrs. James Douther Craig, of Oakwoods, November 29; daughter, 8arah Jane, to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Marvin Shumate, of North Wllkesboro route three, December 1; son, Edward Stephen, to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Coolidge Shumate, of Roaring River, December 2'; son, Victor Norman, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry T. Kerley, of North Wllkesboro, November 3; son to Mr. and Mrs. Fred James Day, of North Wllkesboro, December 4; twin sons, Roderick Eugene and Roger Allen, were born to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Sloope, of Wllkesboro, November 25. o Electric appliances should be connected to wall outlets—not to drop cords or lamp sockets. —v.' AMOIf G THE COLORED FOLKS Ctnorch — 8*dety — Personals The Lincoln Heights school held its regular P.-T. A. meeting on Thursday, Nov. 13, 1947, at 8 p. m. -with Mrs. Grinton, president, In charge. Mr. Smith, Boy Scout field executive of Greensboro, was present at this meeting. He made a very interesting talk. He also had with him a small exhibit from thp cub scouts, all oyer the state, which he presented at this meeting. After reports of the different committees the lunch room drive wag discussed at length. Many very interesting plans were presented by the parents present. Winston-Salem TeaoherB College had 'its annual home coming Saturday, November 14. A great number of people from this community attended.. The alumni of the college took great interest. The P.-T. A. meeting of the Woodlawn school held its regular meeting Thursday evening at 7:30. Before we went-into the business discussion Mrs. Paisley presented a play by the third and fourth grades, title, "The Magic Carpet." Due to the nearness of the Thanksgiving season this preThanksgiving play was greatly enjoyed by parents and friends. Immediately following the program Mr. H. Brown, P.-T. A. president, took charge and the business of the hour was discussed. Many things of importance to the school and community were spoken of. Next the playground equipment was discussed at length and the articles for the grounds were selected. Church News The last service for the ministerial alliance was held Sunday at Rickarde Chapel Methodist church. Rev. Barber and his choir 4was in charge at this service. Guest speaker was Red Baxter, who has been pasturing in Georgia and is now here to attend the conference which will be held In Winston-Salem, beginning Nov. 18. Other ministers attending from Wilkesboro were Rev. White and Rev. Hayes. The choir of the First Baptist church will greatly appreciate any request sent to them by the public. Their time on the air is from 12:30 until 1 o'clock each Sunday. The First Baptist church feels COMMISSIONER'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue of and under an order of the Superior Court of Wilkes county, made in the special proceeding entitled ''Allen Dotson, administrator of the estate of Martin Dotson and Etta Dotson, deceased, and Allen Dotson et als vs. Mrs. Sam Dotson, widow, Juanita Ruth Dotson, Margaret Hazel Dotson, Jesse Donald Dotson, Samuel Wm. Dotson, Harvey Ray Dotson, Thomas Henry Dotson, John Earl Dotson, Geneva Carlyan Dotson, Henry Martin by their guardian ad litem, Stacey H. Jones", the same being No. 309SP5 upon the special proceeding docket of said court, the undersigned commissioners will, on the 27th day of December, 1947, at 12 o'clock Noon at the courthouse door in Wilkeshoro, N. C., offer for sale to the nighest bidder for cash that certain tract of land lying and being in Wilkesboro township, Wilkes county, North Carolina, adjoining the lands of G. G. Glass and others, and more paiticularly described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a stone, the northwest corner of Newborn Parker's land on the bank of a branch running south crowing the branch two times 82 poles to a small oak on the bank of the Salisbury road; thence north 34 deg. west 16 poles with said road to a stone; thence north 58 deg. west 28 poles to a stake in said road and in the Lenoir line of 150 acre grant; thence north on same 37 poles to the C. C. Wright line; thence south on same 50 poles to a corner; thence east an same 22 poles; thence south 7 poles to the said Parker's line; thence west 22 poles to the beginling, containing 27 acres, more or [ess. Excepted from the above joundary is an one-half undivided nterest in four acres of land. A map of said property to be sold will be presented at the sale, showing by metes and bounds the lands This 25th day of N<yv., 1947. JOHN R. JONES, J. H. WHICKER, Sr, ' l2-22-4tM Commissioners that this budget can be met, according to the announcement, through systematic giving on the part of the membership, it feels that if the tithing plan is fully practiced the incoma for the year would far exceed the budget amount. It wag pointed out that ■ if eighty members with weekly earnings of flO each would pay into the church one tenth of their income it would net the church $4,160 within a year. The choir of the First Baptist church is still broadcasting a half hour program of soul stirring songs over the air through station WKBC each Sunday at 12:30. Comments from friandB who enjoy the programs are still coming in from far and near, and from, white and colored, -r o ; Walker's Average As Grid Picker Up In the final selections of grid winners for the season in The Journal-Patriot last week Prank Walker scored a high average, picking 80.7 of the games sche duled for the week, while Dwight Nichols, sports editor, hit a sea-! son low with an even 70 per, cent right. In the only major gaipe this Week both pick Notre' Dame over Southern California. - o U. iS. Navy submarines accounted for at least 63 per cent of all Japanese losses during; World War II. »— i Beware Coughs from common coMs That Hang Ob Creomulsion relieves promptly because it goes right to the seat of the trouble to help loosen and expel rm laden phlegm, and aid nature soothe and heal raw, tender, inflamed bronchial mucoUs membranes. Tell your druggist to sell you a bottle of Creomulsion with the understanding you must like the way it quickly allays the cough or you are to have your money bade. CREOMULSION for Coughs, Chest Colds, Bronchitis John A. Roope, 68, Stricken Suddenly John A. Roope, 68, well known resident of the Mulberry community north of this city, died this morning at his home. A heart attack was attributed aa the cause of his death. Funeral service will be held Saturday, 2: SO, at Cross Roads church with Rev. Monroe Dil J 7 ^ ■ ILL lard and Rev. Ed Hayea conducting the last rites. Surviving Mr. Roope are one daughter, Mrs. A. C. Johnson, with whom he made his home, and the following brothers and sisters: iK F. Roope, Wilkesboro, J. G. Roope, Moravian Falls; B. C. Roope, North Wilkesboro route one; Mrs. Roby Wyatt, Abshers; Miss Myrtle Roope, North I Wilkesboro. SUPPORT THE Y. MyC. K SPECIALS! ELECTRIC HEATERS Ideal For Bathroom *3.00 each GENERAL ELECTRIC CLOCK RADIOS—5 TUBES *39.95 each MOTOROLA AUTO RADIOS '54.95 each G. E. FARM SET RADIOS *44.95 each INCLUDING BATTERY V. & T. TIRE CO. 918 A' Street Telephone 190
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