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THE JOURNAL ? PATRIOT ? The Journal-Patriot Has Blazed the Trail of Progress In the "State of Wilkes" For Over 43 Years CITY North Wilkesboro has a ding radius of 50 miles, rving I'M) ,000 people ti Northwestern Carolina. SECTION ONE 16 PAGES ^1. 43. No. 62 ? Published Mondays and Thursdays NORTH WILKESBORO, N. C., Thursday, November 17, 1849 Make North WUkesboro Your Shoooina. Center SCHOOL MERGER PLANS FAVORED Slightly over 96 per cent of chamber of commerce members returning questionnaires on pro posed merger of North Wilkes boro and Wilkesboro high schools favor consolidation, Paul Osborne, Education committee chairman, reported to the Wilkes Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors in November meeting. Answering "Yes" on the high school consolidation were 96.1 per cent of members whose re plies have been received. The "No" vote was 3.9 per cent. Those who have not returned their questionnaires are asked >to do so at once, Mr. Osborne said. Vt On questions asked about Wftype of administration desired should the consolidation be ac complished 83.64 per cent fav ored a new special charter dis * ttict to include both towns. ? 19.13 per cent favored admin istration by the, North Wilkes boro board of education, and 6.33 per cent favored adminis tration by the Wilkes county board of education. Suggestions for a possible lo cation included a number of pro posed sites. A total of 72 per cent favored the State Beard of Opera Singers Are Enjoyed Here On Friday Night The North Carolina Opera Group, directed by Mr. Robert . C. Bird, more than achieved ita ^? purpose of winning new friends for opera when it sang before an appreciative audience at the Woman's Clnb House last Fri day night. These talented sing ers have such an endftaring way of communicating their enthus iasm for music that they are im ?possible to resist. . v Every number was sung with ssurance and style, yet never once did one feel that it was grand opera, or perhaps we should say, "Grandiose" Opera in the grand manner. There was spirit, warmth, authority, and wit?and that comforting air of intimacy that links the artists with their audience when there _ is complete accord. The Mozart duets, as well as the opening trio of the compos er's "School for Lovers," poured out in a flood of blissful mel ody of such bewitching grace and innocence of heart, and yet of such incalculable wisdom and infinite understanding. There is nothing to do but marvel. The two selections from Rizel's "Car men" provided an interesting contrast, but how can you help ? being sympathetic toward any composer caught on the same program with Mozart? English lyrics were employed exclusively which proved a boon for the non-linguists present. 'Certainly, Mr. H. T. Fletcher has chosen the most direct ap proach for presenting opera at a level intelligible to all with out sacrificing its inherent no bility. The Musical Arts ' Club, sponsors of the group's appear ance here, is now hopefully mak? ing plans to bring them back next Spring in the full-length version of "School for Lovers." It is an ambitious project and . one which would do much for v the cause of music in the Wil kesboros. We wish them every success in the venture. Ideal Furniture Is Selling Out Ideal Furniture company, lo cated on Main street in the Blair block and owned by Morgan Roope and Millard Rhodes, is liquidating the entire furniture ftock in a closing out sale. Morgan Roope, a partner in * the business, stated today that the entire stock will be sold in this going-out-of-business sale, s. and that the thousands-of items ^of furniture have been priced ifctor quick sale. However, those who have purchased furniture on terms will have the opportunity of completing their sales con tracts. rame of the closing out prie which represent substantial savings, are quoted in the Ideal Furniture store's advertisement on page 7, section 1 of this newspaper. Education determining the site, while 28 per cent voted "No" on that question. The chamber directors u thorized the edncatlon commit tee to name a sub-committee to discuss the subject with the Wilkes county board of com missioners, the Wilkes board of education and C. B. Eller, Wilkes superintendent of schools. President Richard Johnston presided at the meeting. A nom inating committee composed of retiring members of the board of directors was named to nomi nate 12 candidates for directors, from which six will be chosen from ballots to be mailed to members. The nominating com mittee is composed of J. B. Wil liams, Dr. P. C. Hubbard, J. B. Carter, D. V. Deal, W. O. Ab sher and Richard Johnston. The j board of directors will elect of ficers for 1950 and the annual membership meeting will be held 1 in January. Splendid yport was given by W. J. Bason, Highway and Roads chairman, relative to progress in efforts for * road construction; j and E. G. Finley, Forestry chair man, relative to successful field days held last week. Student Mountain . View Winner Of Speaking Contest At Thursday's dinner meeting of the Wilkes Jaycees, the club heard the three finalists in the "I Speak For Democracy" con test. This contest is sponsored in the Wilkes county high schools each year by the Wilkes Jaycees, the radio manufacturers, and radio station WKBC. The winner this year was Har rold Bennett, of Mountain View school. The two runner ups were Essie Wallace, of Mountain Park high school, and Warren White, of Ronda Ugh school. Radios were given the three winners by the Rhodes-Day Furniture com pany, Wilkes Furniture E x change, and the Wilkes Tire Store. A recording of the win ner's speech will be sent to Ra leigh for the state contest. The state winner will be sent to the nation's capitol for the national ?T Speak For Democracy" con test. Reserved Seats Tickets Being Sold At Request Fans Reserved seat tickets are be ing sold for the Wilkesboio North Wilkesboro game Friday] night because of a demand by, many fans for tickets they could , purchase in , advance which j would assure them of getting good seats at the game. The seats reserved are in midfield and are |1.50 each. These tick ets may be purchased at either school or at Brame's Drug store. General admission tickets at $1 each are also on sale. Student admission will be 50 cents. Funds Needed For Purchase Cemetery Land At Moravian Moravian Falls cemetery as sociation has negotiated for the purchase of additional land for the cemetery. The association has called at tention to the fact that many members have neglected to pay their annual dues. These mem bers are reminded to make their payments as early as possible in order that funds may be avail able to buy the needed land. Payments may be sent to Miss Thelma Laws, secretary-treas urer of the cemetery association. Food Sale-Bazaar In Wilkesboro 23rd A food sale and bazaar will be held by the ladies of the Wil kesboro Methodist church In the Winkler building now occupied by the Blue Ridge Tractor Com pany, opposite the county court house on Wednesday, November 23rd. The sale will begin at' eleven o'clock and many articles suitable for Christmas gifts will I be sold, and also a variety of foods such as cakes, pies, can dies. and chicken salad will be on sale. The public is cordially invited to attend. o ??? M tkm lttlMf No Cause For Alarm In Not Receiving An Early X-Ray Report The Wilkes Tuberculosis Com mittee is calling attention to the fact that a number of industrial employees X-Rayed here during the screening hare not received report. The 48 with suspicious find ings have been notified and are being X-Rayed at the Wilkes Tuberculosis Hospital. Those who have received no notices have no cause for alarm. First Concert Of The Season Great Success By MRS. ROBERT GIBBS I Mildred Dilling, world farted harpist, gave a beautiful and in-! spiring program on November 15 at the Liberty Theatre. We are I proud to have the Community Concert Association here when I they give us artists of Miss Dil llng'8 ? ability. Her charming, j gracious manner gave personal ity to her playing that held the {audience throughout the pro gram. Miss Dilling opened her pro gram with a . Bach Bourree that is very familiar to all piano stu dents. The harp is suited to this number because the melody uses detached notes. "Arioso," by( Bach, arranged by Miss Dilling for harp is very lovely on the harp because of the religious feeling of the peice. Since "Lit tle David" played for King Solo mon, . we connect the harp with religion. In Mozart's Sonata in C the harp gives you the Harpis chord effect, which is so suited to Mozart. Impromtu Caprice, a more modern composition, writ-! ten in 1881 for harp, brought, out the full qualities of the harp as a solo instrument. I Miss Dilling gave a short, in-: teresting and informative talk1 on harps from caveman to the present day; using different harps (o illustrate the develop ment of the harp through the centuries, ending with her mag nificent seven pedal harp. Beethoven's "Moonlight" Son ata began the second part of the program. The flowing accompan iment to the lofty melody makes it suited to the harp. Chopin intended his Etude in A Flat to [sound like a harp. It seems this E;ude sounds better on the harp than the piano, for which it was written. The atmosphere of "a cool spring breeze and fireflies all about you" is the way Miss Dil- j ling opened the third part of iher program. Our younger musi cians, as well as the more sea soned music lovers were delight ed with the descriptive "Grey Donkeys on the Road to El Azib." Forest Pool gave a very charming interesting effect by the use of double stringed uni sons. Prokefieff's "Prelude in C for Harp" opened the last part of the program with a bit of humor, "Clair de lune" was a charming contrast. In Legende by Renee you can follow the poem "Les Fifes" through Miss Dillings fingers as they grace fully run over the strings. Four encores were received enthusiastically by an audience asking for more. Many were In terested in looking at the harp at the close of the program. Miss Dilling was most gracious and patient with all questions asked. o Support The Scouts Coming Two Days REPRESENTATIVE DEANE Representative To Talk With People Here Nov. 21-22 Representative C. B. Deane will be in the Wilkesboros No vember 21 and 22 to talk with constituents about pending leg islation, veterans problems and other matters pertaining to the federal government. During the afternoon Monday he will be in the commissioners' room in the Wilkes county court house. On Tuesday morning he will be in the deputy collector's office on the second floor of the North Wilkesboro town hall. National Guard Seeks Recruits The peacetime strength cf the National Guard has been raised to 376,496 during the first five weeks of a nationwide recruiting campaign, Major Gen eral Kenneth F. Cramer, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, announced today. A total of 24,1/ -w\v ments and appointments were reported for the five-week per iod. During the week ending Oc tober 22 new enlistments reach ed 5,271 as compared to 4,950 for the preceding week. Net gain in the strength of the National Guard since the campaign began September 19 has been 12,736. Net gain dur ing the week was 2,951. Army units now have a total of 333, 175; Air Guard units, 43,321. The State of Nortn Carolina gained 64 4 new enlistments and appointments, raising its strength to 603 officers, 25 war rant officers, and 6873 enlisted men. Battery C 112th FABn, NCNG. j North Wilkesboro, gained 2 new enlistments and appointments, raising its strength to 4 officers and 71 enlisted men?Vacancies 'remaining, 2 officers and 17 en listed men. Telephone 814 for further information. J. L. Hemphill Taken By Death J. L. Hemphill, for several de cades prominent in the business and public life of Wilkes county, died shortly after noon today at the Wilkes hospital. Mr. Hemphill had been in failing health for the past sev eral years and this week became critically ill. Funeral arrangements were in complete early this afternoon. CRIPPLED MAN COULD WALK, WORK AGAIN IF HOSPITAL COSTS ARE MET A 2 6-year-olfl Wilkes # county mant helpless and paralyzed, has a ray of hope to get back on his feet and earn' a living for his wife, little daughter and him self. But obscuring that ray of hope at present is the lack of finances for hospital treatment. Three years ago James Walter Childress, resident of the State Road community northwest of Elkin, was working under a car when the car fell. His back was broken and spinal column sever ed, resulting in complete pa ralysis of his legs and body from his waist down. The North Carolina Rehabili tation Division spent all avail able hospital money for his case during his long stay in Baptist hospital in Winston-Salem fol lowing the accident. Other groups helped some, along with [ the hospital. Now an opportunity has come for the crippled man to go to the Woodrow Wilson Rehabili tation Center at Fisherville, Va. It is estimated that in one year's time there he can become able to walk with aid of braces and can learn a trade. His prospects there would be good for walk ing again, and for becoming able to earn a livelihood for his fam ily. But an obstacle to that pro gram has developed, in the form of skin ulcers caused by lying in bed so long. Doctors say this trouble can be cured by exten sive hospital treatment and skin grafting, which costs much mon ey. With 90 days treatment in a hospital he wonld be ready for the rehabilitation center, and I the State Rehabilitation Divis ion could take over there and pay for that training. But uo funds are available for the hos pital care and treatment needed to get him ready for rehabili tation. James T. Price, of Winston Salem, rehabilitation counselor, stated in reporting on this case that Mr. Childress has a very responsive attitude and would like nothing better than to be come able to make his own way and provide for his wife and lit tle daughter. They are now at; the home of her parents. Any individuals or groups who would like to help in providing this rehabilitation opportunity may get in touch with Charles ,C. McNeill, Wilkes welfare offi-, cer at Wilkesboro, Mr. Price said. More Streets to Be Improved Federal Court Term Will Opeu Monday, Nov. 21 Jurors Drawn For Regular] November Session Unit ed States Court November term of Federal court for trial of cases in the Wilkesboro circuit will convene in Wilkesboro Monday, Novem ber 21. The 'docket of criminal cases is composed mainly of indict ments for violation of liquor tax laws. Judge Johnson J. Hayes, of Wilkesboro, will preside. The following jurors will serve dur ing the term of court: Alleghany County Grover Reeves, Sparta; Nath an "Royal, Cherry Lane; Clinton Crouse, Sparta. Ashe County Mrs. Jim Hensley, West Jef ferson; S. V. Alexander, Crutnp ler; Fred Miller, colored, Fleet wood; Jess Dillard, Jefferson; E. E. Trivette, West Jefferson; Robert Barr, Whitetop, Va.; Larkin Powers, Lansing; Ben Shepherd, Laurel Springs; J. E. Tucker, Tuckerdale; W. H. Wayman, West Jefferson; J. E Fender, Clumpier; Victor Goss, Lansing; Bryan Kirby, Helton: I. M. Cook. Oval; T. R. Miller, Whitetop, Route 1, Va. Watauga County Mrs. Joe L. Coffey, Deep Gap; Edward Folk, colored, Boone; Loyd Wilcox, Deep Gap; Howard W. Grang, Boone; Willie Prof fitt. Zionville; Arthur Triplett, Blowing Rock; Gordon Day, Blowing Rock; J. W. Beach, Boone; A. G. Miller, Deep Gap: Brownlow Reece, Mabel; M. O. Coffey, Route 1, Blowing Rock. Wilkes County *0. -K. Whittiagton. -.Wilkes boro; I. F. Elledge, North Wil kesboro; Ed Dancy, North Wil kesboro; N. ?. Michael, Summit; W. E. Bryant, Roaring River; J. A. Key. Ronda; W. V. Shu mate, North Wilkesboro; Pau1 Vestal, Moravian Falls; Richard Lankford, Cricket; Sam Ander son, North Wilkesboro; Hubert Pardiue, Wilkesboro, Route 2; B. J. Kennedy, Wilkesboro; Charlie Morrison, Wilkesboro; Frank Hartley, Wilkesboro, Route 2; Clarence Hall, Halls Mills; Jarvis Walsh, Boomer; W. A. Proffit, Denny; J. E. Cul ler, Wilkesboro; Treely Kilby, Reddies River; D. C. Castevens, Traphill, Route; Coy Eller, Pur jlear; A. R. Myers, Hays; Julius ] Hollar, North Wilkesboro; Joe Barber, Wilkesboro. State Convention Baptists Is Held In Raleigh 3 Days North Carolina State Baptist convention, closes a three-day session in Raleigh today. Dr. John T. Wayland, first Baptist pastor here, served on the committee to nominate members for various Baptist In stitution boards. Others attend ing the convention from here were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Clark, Rev. J. Earl Pearson and Mrs. A. C. Chamberlain. Mr. Clark showed to the con vention slides of pictures taken at Fort Caswell, which has been purchased by the convention for use as an assembly ground. Optimist Governor Coming On Tuesday ? P. E. Rosen, of Hickory, gov ernor of the eighteenth Optimist district, will pay his first visit as governor to the Optimist Club of North Wilkesboro on Tues day, November 22, President E. R. EMler announced today. All club memben are urged by Mr. Eller to be present at the luncheon next Tuesday at noon at Hotel Wilkes to give Governor Rogers a hearty welcome. Kiwanians Have Three Meetings Friday, Nov. 11 1 x ? Chatter Is Presented Key Club; Members At For estry Meeting North Wilkesboro Klwanis club had a busy day for the luncheon date Friday, Novem ber 11. The club met in relays. The first session was when a splendid number of the mem bers met at the Wilkesboro high school auditorium at 11:15 a. m and at the chapel session of the high school presented the chart er to the recently organized Key Club. President W. H. McElwee made the presentation of the charter and Robert (Bob) Story president of the Key Club, tc ceptad it for his club. Excellent talks were made by both the1 presidents. Following the presen-l tation, Supt. C. B. Eller and rof. Wm. T. Long took the Ki wanians through the buildings. Another session of several members was held with the For estry meeting at the Frazier lumber yard, where a number of demonstrations were made and much instruction given ih ft^jendgayor. The luncheon was held at the regular hour at Hotel Wilkes. The meeting was called to order by President McElwee and Pat Williams lead the invocation Joe McCoy was in charge of the program. His first feature was a ten minute sound picture depicting the growing and mar keting of tobacco. The picture was in charge of Mr. Hlllman. J. R. Hix discussed the plans that are now shaping up for work on the new Wilkes General Hospital. He stated that an over all bid of $947,200.00 had been made which is lower than bids on similar buildings elsewhere. Inder the Hill-Burton Bill the state and federal governments will pay 77.4 per cent of thiB and the town of North Wilkes boro 22.6 per cent. A picture sub mitted by the aifhitects was shown to the members. A third talk was made by Dr. J. H. McNeill on the history and v ork of the Wilkes County Tu berculosis Hospital. Among the first people to become interested in the project were Mrs Al brough, Col. H. C. Landon. and Rev. Joe Armbrust, whose ef forts were substantially support ed by the county board of com missioners. There are now 19 patients in the hospital and it is able to take a few more. Dr McNeill stated that there is con tinued and increasing need for liberal support of the institution by all Wilkes people. Rabbit and Quail Season Opens 24th ??- i Joel Bentley, district game protector, stated today that the season opens Nov. 24 on rabbits, with a daily bag limit of 7 and 14 in possession- with no season limit. Quail season also opens Nov. 24th with a daily bag lim it of 8 per day, 16 in possession and 100 per season. Ruffled grouse opens Nov. 24th through Jan. 2. Exception: In and west of Henderson, McDowell, Bun combe. and Madison counties the season is from Oct. 1st through Jan. 2, with a daily bag limit of 2 per day, 4 in possession and 20 per season. The Journal-Patriot For November 24 To Be Printed Nov. 23 The Journal-Patriot issue for Thursday, November 24, which will be Thanksgiving Day, will be printed Wednesday, Novem ber 23. Advertisers are asked to have their copy for that issue ready by Tuesday, November 22. Street Projects Slated By Beard In Regular Meet State Engineer To Make Surrey of Water System In North Wilkesboro North Wilkesboro city ooun cll in November meeting receiv ed petitions and started pro cedure for improving and sur facing a number of additional streets. The street projects to get the go-ahead signal include J street from Hinshaw to Fifth, and Vance street from Maple south 211 feet toward Laurel Street. An alley project will carry from Gordon Avenue east a distance of 112 feet. There were, a number of ap plications for' poolroom license, which the board ordered would be granted to Clay and Bruce Church, B. J. Robinson, Edd Hodges and Eugene Chappel, provided no pool room be locat ed on B street from 6th to 10th; on 10th from A to D; .on 9th from A to D; and on C from 9th to 10th. An order was passed request ing the state to send an engineer to make a complete survey of the water lines in North Wilkes boro, with respect to need for larger mains and the correct size of mains to be used in water works extension in order to pro vide proper water supply and pressure for fire protection. Salary of C. S. Williams and E. A. Shook were raised to $210 each per month and sal ary of Mrs. W. P. Kelly to $160 per month. Mayor R. T. McNiel, Clerk W. P. Kelly and all commissioners ?Max Foster. G. R. Andrews, Jack Swofford, C. E. Jenkins nad I. H. McNeill, Jr.?were present for^ the meeting. Another meeting of the town council was called for Tnesday, November 22, 7 :-30 p. m. Baptist Pastors Will Meet Monday November meeting of the Wilkes county Baptist Pastors Conference will be held Monday, November 21, at Reins-Sturdi vant Chapel, beginning at ten a. m. One feature of the program will be showing of pictures of i the Fort Caswell property nejir Wilmington, which has been purchased by Baptists of the state to be used as an assembly ground. Sermon outline and inspira tional message will be in the program Monday and all pastors are invited to attend. o Thanksgiving Food Sale Wednesday Thnaksgiving goodies made by members of the Junior Wdman's club will go on sale at Spain hour's Store on Wednesday, No vember 23. The sale, to begin at one p. m., will continue un til closing time. According to Miss Dorothy Jennings, chairman of the sale, all kinds of baked foods and confections will be dis played for sale. IN THJSISSUE Section One Page S?Social and church newfs; women's activities. 4?Mrs. Paige death; gen eral news. 5?Brief news items of lo cal interest. 6?Football and basketball sports. 8?-Classified ads; News. Section Tfwo 1?-Promotion of highway 431; Scout Cobrt of Honor Meeting Sunday evening with list of awards. 2?General news of interest to Wilkes people. 3?Social news and wom en's activities. 4?Editorials and Every day Counselor. B?-District Scout meeting November 29; Report of Wil kes bo ro play. 6?Dr. .McDonald to head polio campaign. 7?Women in the Church feature; general news. 8?Book Week observance.
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