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portunity is here to erect e modern hospital for only per cent of the cost !*? THE JOURNAL-PATRIOT V'; ,'ifV ^ -? fA ??-?.v s V'*'' y - i,; y" I - . The Journal-Patriot Has Blazed the Trail of Progress In the "State of Wilkes" For Over 42 Years OUR CITY North Wilkesboro has * a trading radius of 50 miles, serving 100,000 people in Northwestern Carolina. Vol. 43. No. 53 Published Mondays and Thursdays NORTH WILKESBORO, N. C., Monday, October 18,1948 Make North Wilkesboro Your Shopping Center Senator Cain b Well Received At Republican Rally State - Congressional Can didates Also Heard Saturday Afternoon "The finest all-American team the American people ever had a, chance to rote for'' is the way Senator Harry P. Cain, of Wash ington stater described Dewey and Warren to a rally of north western North Carolina Repub licans from a dozen counties in Memorial Park here Saturday tk afternoon. Senator Cain, whose plane ar rived in Winston-Salem after the rally had started here at 2:30, was two hours late in ar riving but a cfbwd of more than 600 people sat in the ball park bleachers and stood patiently on the field while more than -a doz en state and congressional can didates took their turns at blast ing the Democratic administra ' W J. H. Whicker, Sr., of North Wilkesiboro, who, two years ago, made a great gain as a congress ional nominee, presided. Invoca tion was spoken by Dr. Gilbert R. Combs, Methodist minister. Previously the crowd had been entertained by the North Wll kesboro high school band and Garley Poster's string band. Tile oratorical ball was started roll ing by Kyle Hayes, North Wll kesboro attorney who carries the Republican banner as nom ' inee for lieutenant governor. He presented Gubernatorial Candi date George M. Pritchard, who charged that the Democrats had failed in every important phase of state government, including schools, health, roads, and aid to the aged. ] Lafayette Williams, of Yad kinville. eighth district candi date for congress, spoke his ? .platform of federal aid to edu cation, bi-partisan foreign poli cy, aid to disabled veterans and enforcement of veterans prefer ence in government employ ment. Clyde R'. Green, of Boone, who opposes Representative R. L. Dough ton In the ninth district, which he said was one county wide and 250 miles long, stated that two years ago he carried over 45 per cent of the vote in the district and predicted a great gain this year to unseat the veteran congressman. if A highlight of the preliminar ies was the enthusiastic address of Mrs. George B. Taubman, au-J burn-haired beauty from Long Beach, Calif., who is devoting her time to Republican work a ^Imong the women in her native E state of North Carolina. She ex pressed great optimism over the G. O. P. campaign in the South and charged that "Feudin, Fus sln And FIghtin" had been the law of the Democratic party, now divided into three parts. Watt H. Gragg, of Boone, candidate for commissioner of agriculture, made reference to Truman's opening campaign re mark that he was "going out to give 'em hell, said that Truman had been giving the American people hell for three years and was going to be retired. 'Buford T. Henderson, of Wln ston-Salem, candidate for state superintendent of public instruc tion, said Governor Cherry had taken issue with him on charges t that school, teachers Were co erced into making Democratic ? campaign fund contributions, and that later in the campaign he would reiterate and enlarge unon these charges. Ben L. Spence, candidate for state treasurer, spoke briefly and predicted state and national victory for the G.O.P. Others recognized- Included Dr. A. P. j Kephart, of Blowing Rock, state ?senatorial candidate, and candi dates for county offices. Robert H. ?McNeill, candidate for mem ber -of the state supreme oouft, ? Closed the oratory 'before the -arrival of Senator Cain, who was ?presented by Sim DeLapp, the ?state 'G<O.P. chairman. Senator Cain was brought here from Winston-Salem by E. ?p. Hettiger in his twin-motored 'Cessna -plane. JtThe youthful Senator Cain ~{MFom Washington state, made a * big Mt with the Tarheel Repub licans with a smooth flow of o^ atory, making out a strong case 'for the Republican ticket with a rela<TnMm ?ttac5c on thG oppo sition. His principal attack on Truman was for-his lack of co opiation with ? -congress and the 0f campaign he is now wag-, . - Scout Leadership Course Session On Thursday, 8 P. M. The third conference on Boy | Scout Leeledehlp Training will | be held in the basement of the elementary school building in North Wilkesboro on Thursday night, October 21st, at eight o' clock. It -will be right after the' Parent-Teacher Association meet ing. Prof. J. Floyd Woodward is chairxhan of the training course | and all men who are interested in 'boys are urged to attend this meeting. The negro Boy Scout: troop from Beulah Presbyterian' church will put on a very iin-' pressive candle ceremony for the opening of this meeting. Scout-1 master Isaac Duncan and others; will Assist Mr. Woodward In con- i ducting this meeting. Mrs. McQuatters To Meet Wilkes G. 0. P. Women County-Wide Rally Repub lican Women In Wilkes boro Thursday Mrs. Genera McQuatters, as sistant In the women's division of Republican campaign head quarters, Washington, D. C.. will meet with women of Wilkes I county at. the Wilkes courthouse I Thursday afternoon, October 21,, at 2:30. ~ Mrs. Mc Quatters, a national figure of prominence in the Re publican campaign, is currently engaged in special campaign ac tivities in organization of wom en in support of Dewey and Warren and other Republican candidates. Local (Republican leaders ex tend a cordial invitation to* all women of Wilkes , and other northwestern North Carolina counties to attend the Wilkeaboro meeting. Mother Of Mrs. Aycock Succumbs Winston - Salem, October 13. ?Mrs. Bettie Austin Beacbnm, 88,, died at 1 :>50 a. m. yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. L. Ayoock, 148 Park Bou levard. Mrs. Beachum was born on April 5, 1850, in Anson county, a daughter of the late John and Mariah Smith Austin. Surviving are three sons, A. E>. Beachum, of Wadseboro, R. H. Beachum, of Wichita Falls, Tex as, and B. F. Beachum, of Ral eigh; two daughters, Mrs. Ay cock, of this city, and Mrs. B. D. Nelms, of Ansonville; 19 grand children and 16 great grand chil dren. i n Revival Services At Second Baptist j ? Revival services Degan Sunday |at the Second Baptist church In this city. The pastor, Rev. J. C. Pruitt, is being assisted by Rev. [A. C. Pruitt, whp is doing the (Preaching. The public is cordially invited to the services at seven J o'clock each evening. Legion To Meet Wilkes post of the American Legion Kill meet on Thursday night at eight o'clock at the Leg ion and Auxiliary clubhouse. Wilkesboro Ramblers Win 17th By Crushing Mills Home 40 To 6 | The Wilkesboro Ramblers ran their string of football victories to 17 without a loss or tie Fri . day by defeating Mills Home at ; Thomasville 40 to 6. The Ramo lers won the last three games : of the 46 season, ell ten last year and four this season. Fri day night they go to Elkin for their biggest test to date this ,season. The Ramblers lost little time ' getting the touchdown parade go 1 ing Friday when Groce sprinted 88 yards for the first score with the game just under way. Minu ses later he ran 82 yards to score again. In the second period, Ray Triplett, broke Into the scoring column twith a 26-yard run. In the third quarter, Jack Groce plunged 14 yards to score and Triplett a few minutes later ran 55 for the fifth touchdown. Mills Home scored on a pass play and Triplett grabbed the kick off and raced 90 yards for the final counter. Groce kicked four placements for extra points in six tries. There was one tragic accident for the Ramblers. Jack Glass, re serve fullback, suffered a brok en right leg and will be out for the remainder of the season. He is now a patient at the Wilkes, hospital and is being cared fori under provisions of an insurance , fund made up by patrons of the Wilke^boro school far any injur ed athlete in school competition. The starting lineup for Wll keaboro had Emerson and Ed wards at ends; Brewer and Ban ner, tackles; Story and Parks, guards; Parker, center; Whit tington, Triplett, Groce, Linney, backs. Substitutes were Gar Garwood, Dancy, Byrd, Glass, Staley, Joines, Pearson, Nichols, Lowe, Kennedy, Laws, and Ter rell. The game at Blkin Friday night may determine leadership in the Highlands conference, be cause Elkin and Wilkesboro are are both undefeated in con ference play and winner of the game will have an excellent op portunity to finish undefeated in the conference. Travel Picture Is Featare Lions Program Friday North Wlikesboro Lions club was entertained by a travel pic ture Friday evening. The pro gram was in charge of Presley Myers, Edward Flnley and Sam Mitchell. Howard Clark, a guest of Mr. Mitchell, operated the pro jector. The picture, furnished thru courtesy of the Greyhound Bus company, was a travel romance and showed many of the interest ing places in America. Prior to the program, Presi dent J. H. Whicker," Jr., briefly explained the proposed oonstltu -tional amendments on which vot-1 ers will vote in the November election. Frank Allen spoke brief ly about Legion baseball and the club pledged to offer financial aid next season. Paul Cashion re ported on the White Cane sale for aid to blind, which he said was progressing well. At the meeting Friday Dudley Myers was a guest of his father, Presley Myers. Mrs. Susan McNeil Funeral On Sunday [ Funeral service for Mrs. Su san Refbecca McNeil, 71, who died Friday at her home In Red dles River township, was held on Sunday at 11 a .m. at New Hope Baptist church near Pur lear. Rev. A. W. Eller and Rev. Charlie Poole officiated. Mrs. McNeil was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Cox, and her husband was the late W. S. McNeil. Surviving are one son, Estel McNeil, of Pur lear, one brother _ and two sis ters. Remodeling Job Store Has Beautiful New Front, Elevator, New Office, Tube System Many improvements recently completed at Belk's Department store in North WilkeSboro make the store one of the most mod ern in northwestern North Car olina. Predominating in the remodel ling task was the installation of a complete new front to the large store, including terra cotta at the base and above the new display windows, and stucco on the up per part of the building front. The new windows were construc ted along modern lines and give the front a most attractive ap pearance. Stairs leading to the basement, which is to have a new floor and remodelling job in the near fu ture, were moved to the center of the street floor for custo mer convenience. The store's of fices and cashier's quarters were moved from the mezzanine to the top floor and the most modern type of pneumatic tube system was installed for cash transit. The move will give more space to the childrens' department on the mezzanine floor. Now in process of installation is an automatic Westbrook ele vator to serve all floors in the store. Customers will find the elevator a great convenience. ^???HW*WWWWIWW?IWWW i , Goes Up In Navy OAPT. ESNEST M. ELLER : Capt. Eller May Soon Reach Rank Of Rear Admiral North Wilkesboro Man Has Outstanding' Record In Service In The Navy Washington ? (Special) ? Capt. Brnest M. Eller, U. S. Na vy. son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Eller of N. Wilkesboro, has been ordered to the National War College here for a course of in struction that will doubtless see him advanced to. the flag rank of Rear Admiral within a year. For the past two years Capt. Eller has been Director of Pub lic Information for the Navy De partment, and, according to newsmen of the Nation's Capitol, the most capable man who has held that post since it was cre ated during World War I. A graduate of the North Wilkesboro High School, Class of 1921, Certain. Eller entered the TT. S: Nttrttr Atodemy that year and wag graduated there from in the Class of 1925 with the rank of Ensign. Since that time he has advanced in grade rapidly until today he is the sec ond youngest man ever to hold the rank of Captain in the Navy. Endowed with many rare fac ulties, Capt. Eller has shown a versatility that is seldom fpund in a person engaged in the single profession of national defense. He is a skilled and lucid writer, an expert on naval and anti-air craft /jrdnance as well as a man of no mean diplomatic acumen. During his Midshipman years at Annapolis he became Manag ing Editor of the "Log," Naval Academy periodical, and was. President of the Trident Society, top scholastic organization, and Managing Editor of the'society's annual publication, "The Tri dent." Following graduation from Annapolis, Capt. Eller served on various battleships in the Navy, served on the staff of the Naval Academy as an instructor of English and History, and during World War H was gunnery of ficer on the USS Saratoga when she made her famed run from San Diego to Pearl Harbor with urgently needed plane and pilot replacements after the Jap sneak attack on our Pacific outpost. For the next three years he was on the Staff of the Com mander in Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet, as Assistant Gunnery and Training Officer. In addition, he wrote the Commander in Chief's war reports during the first part of this tour; reports that are cited as th? most vivid and com plete ever written of a major naval operation. For his services in the Pacific, Capt. Eller was awarded the Le gion of Merit: A portion of the accompanying citation reads, "By his leadership and devotion to duty throughout, he contrib uted materially to the defeat of the enemy in the Pacific and up held the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." And, Just to round out his Pacific experiences, Capt. Eller commander the attack transport USS Clay, participating In three occupation moves into Japan and China. Since his war days, Capt. El ler has served in Important pub lic information and press rela tions posts of the Navy where his skill as a writer and his in nate tact and diplomacy have won for the Navy and for him self a host of friends. Although- born in Virginia, Capt. Oiler's parents moved to North Wilkesboro when he was an Infant and he swells with pride when he says, "I'm a Tar Heel!" Ballads Subject Kiwaais Program . Here On Friday Prof. Cr&tis Williams, Of Appalachian, Gives A Number Of Songs North Wilkesboro Kiwanis club had an interesting meeting Fri day noon, which vas featured by a good program. G. Sam Winter! made a report on the finances received and spent at the horse show and agri cultural fair to be incorporated in the records later. Paul Church discussed the ba by beef sale to foe held at Elkin Friday afternoon, and asked for those who wished him to make purchases for them to so. indi cate. A number of the members left at 12:30 for the sale. Program Chairman Joe Bar ber asked Bid Williams to intro duce his speaker, Prof. Gratis Williams, professor of English at A.S.T.C. at Boone. Professor Williams charming ly entertained his audience with a program of old time ballads. He gave a bit of history of the bal lads of this section and of east ern Kentucky and then proceed ed to sing a number of the old time ballads that were heard from grandparents of years ago. He convinced his audience that he is hy no means a novice at the business. Guests were: Rev. C. J. Wins low with 'R. R. Church; Max Fos ter with Paul Osborne. Edwin L Yates Dies Suddenly Edwin L. Yates, 38, who came to this city only a short time ago to accept an executive posi tion with the Carolina Mirror Corporation, died at his home in WUfcesbor? Friday wight afterf an illness of only a few hours. Since coming here Mr. Yates had 'become well known and was active in civic and church af fairs. The body was taken Sunday to Cumberland, Md., where he formerly lived, and funeral and burial services were held there today at ten a. m. Only member of his family here is his wife. Mrs. Bowen Funeral Rock Creek Sunday Funeral service for Mrs. Anne [Zelle Bowen, 47, who died Wed | nesday In Richmond, -Va? was [held Sunday at 11 a. m. at Rock Cflaek church near here. Mrs. Bowen was a daughter of Dock Sebastian, of North Wil keslboro, route two. Survivors are her husband, James S. Bow en, one son, James S. Jr., of Richmond; her father and nine brothers: E. M. Sebastian, of Cleveland, Ohio; R. E. Sebas tian, Fredericksburg, Va.; H. C. Sebastian, Hickory; C. O. Se bastian, Winston-Salem; E. E. Sebastian, Marlon; J. D. Sebas tian, Richmond, Va.; J. V. and Clyde Sebastian, North Wilkes boro route two; ami William Se bastian, of Winston-Salem. Mountain Lions Play Good Game At Barium Springs But Lose 27 To 6 Barium Springs, one of the strongest teams in the South Piedmont conference, scored a 27 to 6 victory over the North Wilkseboro Mountain Lions as the highlight of Barium Springs's home-coming day there Friday afternoon. North Wilkeeboro received and went to the 30 before losing the ball on a fumble. Barium hit back and a 40-yard pass play of Mangrum to Young, who was out in front when he caught the pass, was good for the first score. The second period was played on ev en terms until a pass from Man e-rum to Barnes put the ball on the one-yard line, and the Moun tain Lions rose up in power for a gallant goal line stand that pushed Barium back to the four in four downs. Early in the second half, a 15 yard roughing the kicker penalty gave Barium a break which they turned Into a touchdown when Hillard plunged through the line for a. yard to score. Again Barnes kicked the point. A highlight of the game in the third period was Hudson's punt which carried from his own 35 to the Barium 6. North Wilkesboro snagged a Bar ium fumble on the eigh and a doable reverse with Stoker carry ing the ball for the score gave North Wilkesboro the touchdown. Hudson's placement was blocked. In the fourth period, Hillard ran 63 yards to score, eluding four tacklers, and Mangrnm add ed the point. The fourth Barium score was set up on a recovered fumble on the 35, Mangrum later scoring from ahe five. North Wilkesboro backs, Davis, Badgett, Swoford and Stoker, played well but were handicapped by lack of down field blocking when it looked as if they might get away to score. Steelman, Moore and Winters were good on scoring from the five. The North Wilketfcoro start ing lineup had Steelman and Hadley on ends; Moore and Ad ams at tackle; Day and Cox at guard; Winters at center, Stoker, Badgett, Swofford and Davis in the backflield. Substitutes were Pardue, Hudson, Gaddy, McNeill, Ward, Gillian, Soots and Sloope. On Friday night the Mount ain Lions will face%nother pow erful foe when they play Thom asville in Memorial Park. Thom asville has a strong team and has been winning consistently in the Soyth Piedmont conference. Dr. Butidy's Father Dies At Fayetteville Rev. J. D. Bundy, 88, father of Dr. Wm. L. Bandy, of this city, died in Fayetteyllle at 2:80 a. m. today. Funeral eerrice .will be held in Fayetteville Tuesday at 11 a. m. P.^T. A. To Meet Thursday Eyening The North Wilkesboro Parent Teacher Association will meet Thursday, October 21, 7:80 p. m. An Interesting program has been planned, centered around the theme of improved lighting for the school building. All are invited to attend. o Scout Court To Meet Regular October meeting of the Boy Scout court of review will be held Thursday, October 21, 7:30, in the Presbyterian Scout room. Pat Taylor Will Make Campaiga Speech Thursday Democratic Candidate For Lieutenant Governor To Speak In City H. P. (Pat) Taylor, Demo cratic candidate for llentenant governor, will deliver a campaign address Thursday night, Octob er 21, at 7:30 o'clock, in the city hall here. Mr. Taylor, for many years an outstanding leader in the Demo cratic party and a member of the state senate, is a forceful speaker and a large audience is expected to hear him. Democratic leaders here in an nouncing the speaking engage ment of Candidate Taylor said that it will <be for Wilkes and ad joining counties and many are ex pected from other counties In northwestern North Carolina. SCOUTING FINANCE CAMPAIGN IS STARTED IN WILKES TODAY WITH GOAL OF $4,700 PLANNED Today marks the beginning of the campaign to raise $4,700 in Wilkes county to finance Boy and Girl Scout programs in the coun ty during the coming year. The past year was success ful for iBloy and Girl Scout work in Wilkes. A, gain of 23 per cent, was registered in number of Boy Scouts and Scouters for the year, which led all the Old Hickory council composed of several coun ties. This indicates that Wilkes obtained excellent returns from the funds contributed in the county last year, and Scouting is looking forward to another good year with further increases. Scouting builds character and leadership qualities in boys and .girls. Scouting also, is educational, in that Scouts learn many practi cal things which will be useful throughout their lives. Too often Harbinson Goes To South Carolina C. Ralph Harbinson, field ex executive with the Old Hickory Council, Boy Scouts of Ameri ca, for the past three years, will resign Nov. 1 to take a field executive post in the Boy Scouts' Palmetto Council with head quarters at Spartanburg, S. C. Wilkinson Speech In Wilkes Oct 28 John, Wilkinson, Republican candidate for the United States senate from North Carolina, will address the citizens of Wilkes county at the courthouse in Wil keaboro in Wilkeeboro at 7:30 Thursday, October 28. The pub lic is coTdialiy invited to attend. Basketball Meeting At Mountain View Basketball players who are In terested In playing with the Mountain View all-star team are requested to meet at the Moun tain View gymnasium Thursday night, seven o'clock. the training of youth, or giving youth the opportunity to acquire self-training, is neglected. Bo ye and girls cannot get In the home the training that Scout ing affords, because Scouting calls for association with others in uplifting environment. It will be Impossible for those working the Scout funds cam paign to contact all the people in Wilkes county, 'but the opportuni ty is wide open to all to have a part in financing the Scout cam paign. Joe R. Barber, of Wllkes iboro, is general finance chair man for the campaign and your contribution may be sent to him. If you are so situated that you ( cannot contribute of your time ^ effort to . paign gives you portunity to help in a material way. Optimist Club Has A Fine Meeting The Optimist Club of North Wilkeaboro had one of its best meetings Tuesday noon at Hotel Wilkes, with President Maurice Walsh pres'ding. No program had been planned for the meet ing and the program perioj was used as a business session and round - table discussion. There was a splendid attendance of clulb members. The next meeting of the club will be held on Tuesday, Octob er 26th, at the regular time and place. Stone. Mountain Singing October 31 Stone Mountain Singing As sociation will convene with Map le Grove church( two mlies from Mountain View on the Traphlll road Sunday, October 31, J. A. Gilliam, chairman, announced to day. All singers are Invited to attend and take part in the sing ing. Bethany Revival To Begin Oct. 24 Revival services will begin on Sunday night, October 24, at sev en o'clock, at Bethany Baptist church. Rev. C. W. Curry, pas tor, will be assisted by Rev. Woodroe Wishon. The public Is cordially invited to all services. o ? Williams Address On Radio Thursday Lafayette Williams. Republi can candidate- for congress of the eighth district, Will address the citizens of this county and the district over radio station W. K.B.C. on Thursday, October 21, at 5:15 p. m. The public is in cited to hear Mir. Williams' ad dress. The U. S. peach crop is now estimated at nearly 69.4 million as compared with 82.6 mlllon bushels prodnced last year. The 1948 coton loan program has 'been amended by the U. S. Department of Agriculture to provide for loans on farm-stored cotton. Support the Y.M.C. A.