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I I News AND STAB-TIMES—(CONSOLIDATED ON SEPTEMBER 2, 1941)—ALL EGHANY COUNTY’S ONLY NEWSPAPER. SPARTA NERDS NOW ... ' 48*plant- •*mo . ®feder|ri po»t office building and a civic club. Let’s go alter them! VOLUME 54, NO. 22 $1.80 a Year in Alleghany County SPARTA, NORTH CAROLINA $1.50 a Year Out of County THURSDAY, FEB. 5. 1942 Marines, Sailors Aid McArthur; Japs Raid Singapore; Reds Gain •Germans Planning Gigantic Spring Offensive, hamper ed By Disease, Weather American have seen action on more war fronts this week a? furious fighting continues on both land and sea. A detachment of saliors and marines—a naval battalion—has been organized on Luzon and is aiding General Douglas MacAr thur’s army defenders of the Ba tan peninsula, the Navy depart ment disclosed Tuesday. It was understood that this was not a new unit sent in from out side, but was made up of men who had been in or near the bat tle area for some time. First im pressions that a landing had been made were thus corrected. Word that MacArthur was be ing aided by a fresh body of troops—small though it was—was accompanied by a navy an nouncement that in a night action an American motor torpedo-boat under heavy fire and spotlighted by the enemy vessel, had loosed two torpedoes against a Japanese warship in Manila bay and prob ly had hit it. The Japanese continued to rain death on Singapore, while this British post bravely fought off a five-day seige. The governor of the Straits Set tlement, Sir Shenton Thomas, worked in his shirt-sleeves with other civilians to help put out the leaping flames set off by squadron after squadron of enemy planes. Despite the fury of the enemy’s raids, in which both high-level and dive bombers came over to drop their thunderous loads, the Wednesday communique of the British command announced that military casualties had been slight. The offensive arm of the R. A. ** F. "nfeantime was striking back; in overnight raids the Japanese held Malayan airdrome at Kluang (Continued on Page Four) 4-H Clubs To Be Formed In County Groups Meet At Little Pine And Rich Hill To Be Organized Farm boys and girls of Alle ghany county are going to have the opportunity of 4-H club work, as the county agent and home demonstration agent are now making plans for the organization of 4-H clubs in the county. R. E. Black and Miss Margaret Lawhome met with groups at Little Pine and Rich Hill last Saturday, and reported that much interest was shown. Clubs are to be organized at these places, ac cording to the agents, within the next few weeks. Enrollment cards are to be re turned to the office of Mr. Black or Miss Lawhome, and the groups will meet once each month. Pro jects are to be developed by the 4-H clubers, with Miss Lawhorne meeting with the girls and Mr. Black working with the boys. County Agent Black is expect ed to attend a meeting at the Reeves theatre in Elkin of Feb ruary 14, when a 4-H dairy and beef cattle program for Alle ghany, Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin counties is discussed. MOKE BOOKS ABE NEED FOB VICTORY Thaos who have any books they can contribute in the ter Victory” campaign in tor the men are naked to do be brought to The Alleghany News, Allegha ny County Library, Smithey’s aad Hardin’s, or to any of the high schools of the county. High school principals are ask ed to bring any books which they have collected, to the Al leghany County library In Is i for in service. The Is in m Torpedoed 4 Times This calm young man Is Allan Harvie, a British seaman who was torpedoed (our times. One of these sinkings was directly traced to a spy ring in England. Sea man Harvie thinks that a similar spy ring may be at work here. Alleghany Men Named Who Will Be Called Soon Seven Registrants Enlist re cently Into Military Service Selectees to be inducted into service soon have been announced by the local Selective Service board, who also gave the names of seven registered with the Al leghany board who have recent ly enlisted for military’ service. The enlistees are James Paul Higgins, R. A. Wagoner, Jr., Wade Thomas Choate, Kern Oder.Join es, James Kemp Hawthorne, and Joe Emmett Doughton, all of Sparta, and Raymond Benjamin Lowery, of Shelby. The selectees, who will be the first to be inducted since America has been at war, are: Bryon Cox, Laurel Springs. James Young Evans, Ennice. Reece Williams Billings, Spar ta. Howard Wayne Hendrix, Lau rel Springs. Robert Rudolph Crouse, Piney Creek. Ernest Earl Taylor, Furches. Stafford Lee Nichols, Ennice. George Ray Long, Citron. Garnett Walton Nichols, Sparta. Arvel Gene Murray, Tough kenamon, Pa. Reggie Willard Vanhoy, Piney Creek. Walter Comer Hines, Stratford. James Weaver Stlirgill, Strat ford. Talmage Linville Brinegar, Laurel Springs. Robert Lee Nichols, Sparta. Wade Lake Miller, Laurel Springs. Lawrence Clarence Crouse, Whitehead. Clay Edwin Joines, Sparta. Ernest Harrison Taylor, North Wilkesboro. S. A. Choate, 80, Dies At Home Of Son Here Tuesday Former Sheriff Of County And Prominent Horse And Cattle Dealer j Funeral services for S. A. ! Choate, former sheriff of this county and one of Alleghany’s I most influential citizens, who died at 6:30 p. m. Tuesday here at the home of his son, Dr. P. L. Choate, were to have conducted this Thursday morning at his son’s home at 11 o’clock by Eld. Charlie Kilby of Sparta, assisted by Eld. Ed Davis of West Jeffer son. Interment was in the local cemetery. Active pallbearers were Walter Osborne, Floyd Crouse, T. Roy Burgiss, Amos Wagoner, Dr. C. A. Thompson, and W. C Thompson. Serving as honorary pallbear ers were A F. Reeves, Crockett Duncan, Gov. R. A. Doughton, J. L. Joines, S. C. Richardson, Jay Hardin, Jim Wagoner, and Gar field Edwards. Mr. Choate, who was 80 years old, had been seriously ill for a few days prior to his passing, and his condition had gradually be come worse. The deceased served as sheriff of this county for two terms, and was elected by the largest major ity ever given a candidate in Al leghany prior to that date. He was a prominent horse and cattle dealer, and breeder of fine live stock. He is survived by. his wife, formerly Miss Laura Edwards of this county; six sons, Dr. B. O. Choate, Dr P. L. Choate, and A. Vance Choate, all of Sparta, and Dr. Glenn Choate, Dr. J. W. Choate, and Dr. E. C. Choate, all of Salisbury; two daughters, Mrs. Russell W. Whitener, of Newton, and Mrs. D. J. Whitener, of Boone; 26 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Home Nursing Be Taught In Sparta By County Nurse A home nursing class has been organized in Sparta a nd meetings will begin as soon as text books arrive, according to Mrs. R. L. Berry, chairman of this division in the Red Cross chapter. Two classes in home nursing are already being taught at Piney Creek by Miss Ola Collins, county nurse, who will also teach the Sparta class. The maximum number for a home nursing class is 20, Mrs. Berry said, and as 20 have already enrolled and more have stated their desire to attend, another class will probably be organized. Anyone wishing to enroll in, the second Sparta class should notify the chairman at once, Mrs. Ber ry said. The cost for the course is 75 cents, which pays for the text book to be received upon enroll ment WORK SHOP READY GO UP AT SCHOOL Material for the work shop at Sparta high school has been cut, aU fanning has been prepared, and the structure will be erected as soon as footing ditches can be dug, school officials said yester day. I Dr. Groundhog Says Six More Weeks Winter Joke On Hitler "Six weeks more of winter,” roared Dr. George P. Groundhog in a. terrible voice Monday as he braced himself, received a hand ful of ultra violet rays, and cast an appraising eye at his shadow. The snow was falling when Dr. G. P. first arose here Monday morning, which caused some to shout with glee that the rough wintry days would be no more. And the little woodchuck was just beginning to stretch himself from the long stay in his winter quarters when, lo, the snow stop ped falling and the sun shone. The sun peeped coyly through the atmospheric fuzz, and there the dread shadow showed, point ing to the northwest, from whence blizzards and sleet storms and chilblains and frosted noses were to issue until income tax paying time—March 15. “Some folks say the groundhog has (6 see his shadow at sunrise on February 2 to make the trans action binding on thb next six weeks,” Dr. Groundhog remarked with a jerk after admiring his shadow for awhile. “In fairness to the Grand Sub terranean Order of Groundhogs I want to correct this pernicious er ror, which must have been cir culated by the bigwigs of the weather bureau or Hitler’s filth column. It is very fatiguing for us to get up so early in the morn ing.” But the sun was warming things ups and Dr. groundhog remembered that the superstition compels him to duck back into his burrow after encountering sunshine. “Get your sheep-lined over coats curried down and ready to go,” he counseled, shaking hands all around and getting ready to depart. ‘Til see you next year,” And as he scooted to his hole, he was heard to chuckle, “Wbn't this be a joke on Hitler with six more weeks of winter to Buselar Deadly ‘Eggs’ for Enemy Raiders Somewhere along the Atlantic coast army air corps men load a medium bomber before its take-off on a patrol flight over the ocean under the direction of a joint army-navy headquarters, which, operating at a secret location some where in the metropolitan area of New York, has perfected a closely coordinated land, sea and air defensive and offensive network. Will Hold Selective Service Registration February 16 In Every Township In This Co. CRIPPLES ROBBED BY QUALIFIER OF ♦MEANEST PERSON’ Robbing crippled children makes somebody in Sparta to be considered in the “world’s meanest person’’ class. It is appalling to think that Americans would steal from fellow Americans — especially when the- thieves take money that was to be used in the fight against Infantile Paraly sis — but that is what happen ed last week when seven Wish ing Well contains^? were tat* from Spgrta high school. A contest was being conduct ed between each class of the school, to see which dm con tributed most to the March of Dimes. The culprits succeed ed in breaking it up by their thievery. Local school officials are hoping the persons who took the Infantile Paralysis money will realise how dastardly is their deed, and will replace the money before action is tak en by officers. Another Attempt To Steal Tires Motorists Again Warned To List Serial Numbers Of Casings All motorists in the county were again warned this week to list the serial numbers of the tires on their vehicles following another attempt to steal tires from an automobile in Sparta on Tuesday night. Town Officer R. D. Gentry said, “Everyone who has not yet listed the serial numbers of their tires should do so at once, because this is the only way tires can be found once they are stolen.” Sheriff DeWitt Bryan asked county automobile owners to take their serial numbers when sale of new tires was first stopped. The attempted theft here Tues day was thwarted but Mr. Gen try said three tires has been stolen in this county because the owner did not have the serial numbers, “Many persons have heeded the {request,” Mr. Gentry declared, “and have taken down the num bers on their tires. Others who have not should do this at once.” New Frozen Cars To Be Sold Soon All cars that were purchased but not delivered before January 1 may be sold between Febraury 12 and February 26, according to an announcement from Washing ton. No plans for releasing trucks have been announced. It is understood that local deal ers have several of those orders on hand. Dealers and manufac turers now have around 524,600 automobiles on head. The ration ing program for new can will be started after Feb. M. : ■ #. v i. * ! All Men Between Ages Of 20 I And 44 Must Register. Places Given Registration of men between the ages of 20 and 44, inclusive, who are not already registered, will be held in every township in this county on Monday, Feb. 16, according to registration plans f that have already been worked out by the local draft board and approved by General Metts, state director of the Selective Service Act. W. C. 'Thompson has been named superior of the registration n the srtffity- ahC school teadhers will be registrars. The county schools will have a holiday 0n the 16th, Mr. Thompson said, in order that the registration might be made. Ten places have been an nounced where the men will register, and each place will have a local director. They are: Piney Creek school, L. K. Halsey; New Hope school, Dan Jones; Laurel Springs school, Eugene Shehperd; Sparta courthouse, Chas. R. Roe; Whitehead school, Lonnie Ed Little Pine school, T. C. Osborne; wards; Vox school, Gwyn Truitt; Glade Valley school, H. M. Bry an; Roaring Gap post office, Bur ton F. McCann; and Turkey Knob school, Fred Osborne. Specific age requirements in clude all young men who were 20 years old on or before December 31, 1941 and all men who have not attained their 45th. birthday on or before February 16, 1942. “A person subject to registra tion may be registered before the day set herein for his registration if arrangements therefor are made by the local board under rules and regulations prescribed by the Director of Selective Ser vice. Whenever such arrangements [ are made, public notice thereof will be given by the local board,” the President’s proclamation states. “A person subject to registra tion may be registered after the (Continued on Page Four) Criticism Kills WPA Conservation Project In Alleghany County Parkway Work Now Halted For Duration Of War National Park Service Says AH Plans Are Stopped For The Duration Washington. — Plans for con pleting the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia have been shelved for the dura tion of the war, Representative Zebulon Weaver has been infor med by the National Park Ser vice. “No new construction is con templated,” acting Director A. E. Demaray wrote Weaver, but the “graded sections which have not yet been paved will be maintain ed in as dust-free condition as possible through use of calcium chloride.” Approximately three-quarters of the highway has been com pleted, but there are 156 miles of road in North Carolina still to be constructed. , Demaray said that “existing balances and proposed 1943 fiscal year funds will provide for ad ministration, protection, and maintenance of the constructed sections only, plus a limited am ount of advance planning to set up a reservoir of contracts for postwar construction in accord ance with the ‘plans-on-the-shelf program.’ Although projects now under construction will be completed Demaray explained that the 1942 fiscal year authorization of $6, 000,000 for parkways has been impounded and no new construc >JjgJL*jPK#£ts contemplated un aelt^tne contract authorization have been undertaken. The $45,000,000 Blue Ridge (Continued on Page Four) Ag Teacher Is Still Unnamed The vocational agriculture tea cher to succeed Harold H. Higgins in the Sparta schools was still unannounced this week by local school officials, but it was under stood one applicant was being seriously considered. Mr. Higgins, who is resigning the position here to become as sistant farm agent of Yancey county, has said he will remain in Sparta until his successor is named. Income Returns Be Filed Here A representative of the Treas ury department, internal revenue service, will be in Sparta at the Alleghany county courthouse on Tuesday, Feb. 17, to assist the tax payers in filing their income tax returns, according to Collector C. H. Robertson, of Greensboro. “We, of course, are anxious to serve as many taxpayers as pos sible during this time,” Mr. Rob ertson said. The federal income taxes must be filed by March 15. Heavy Mails, Bond Sales And Car Stamps Rush Post Office Silas Nichols And Robert Gambill Are Highest In Civil Service Exams. The Sparta post office was al most deluged with work during the past week, according to act ing postmaster, Sam Brown, due to several reasons. Clerk Oder Joines left last Thursday, after volunteering for army service in the Quarter master’s division. He had been in the local office for six years. For two days Mr. Brown had no as sistant until he called upon Rob ert Gambill to be temporary clerk. While Mr. Brown had no as sistance, the mails were heavy, including the approximately 1,800 newspapers sent out Friday morn ing by The News. Thor, the first of the month mail came in over the week end. Sale of defense bonds and stamps have also been unusual ly high this week, Mr. Brown re ported. The Sparta post office sold about $4,000 in defense bonds Monday, and other days have also seen many sales. The office again ran out of 25-Cent savings stamps. Besides the usual amount of work, extra duties were placed on the post office in the sale of auto use stickers. The acting post master said 400 of these stickers at $2.09 each had been sold here. Mr. Gambill will continue to be assistant to Mr. Brown until a postmaster for Sparta is an nounced in Washington. Results of the civil service examination held last September 28 were giv en last week, and Silas Nichols was high because of a veteran's rating, it is stated. Folio? order were Robert Gambill, and Oder District WPA Manager Stops Work; Reports Severe Criticism Criticism directed at the WPA labor crew working on a soil con servation project in Alleghany county has succeeded in stopping this project, and the crew will return to work on county roads effective tomorrow on order from C. M. Crutchfield, district man ager of WPA in Winston-Salem. Mr. Crutchfield said this week, “As criticism which we are re ceiving is extremely severe, there fore, I am requesting Mr. Arol Choate, our county superinten dent, to arrange for the transfer of workers to the county-wide road project effective February 6.” Who launched the criticism at the local project was not revealed by Mr. Crutchfield, but it was understood to have been locally. This is a severe blow to the 45 farmers who are already cooper ating with the New River soil conservation district, and to 119 other farmers Who have signed applications for assistance. It was understood these farmers are pro testing the stoppage of this pro ject, and some were considering circulating a petition of protest. The farmers are aroused be cause like projects have been un derway in surrounding counties for sometime. One county farmer pointed out that one or more such projects are being pushed in Wilkes, Ashe, and Surry counties, and a CCC camp is assigned to soil conservation in Grayson county, Virginia. The soil conservation district will continue to function in this county, according to D. M. Ed wards, .and Alton Thompson, supervisors oi the local unit.4^>s ing the crew will materially slow down the progress and demonst rational value of the soil con servation practices being estab lished, it was said, but farmers of Alleghany county will continue to receive all aid possible from the local soil conservation unit. Both supervisors expressed keen disappointment over losing the work crew so quickly and (Continued on Page Four) ‘March Of Dimes9 Passes $70 Here Funds Raised By President’s Birthday Be Used Fight Infantile Paralysis The Infantile Paralysis drive-in Alleghany county raised between $70 and $75 for the President’s Diamond Birthday celebration, according to Mrs. Alton Thomp son, chairman. Two of the Wishing Well con tainers were still out yesterday, Mrs. Thompson said, and exact fi nal report fcould not be given. The Infantile Paralysis funds were made possible by a benefit basketball game, a President’s dance, and contributions in the containers to the March of Dimes. The basketball game between Sparta and Fries, Va., teamed $25, Mrs. Thompson reported, whil^ $22 was cleared from the Presi dent’s dance. Balance of the am ount was through the March of Dimes, with the high school con tributing $12 of this amount. fAYf, *TMQfE FBUOU’S THAT CALLED mm A PENNY PtNQiER THE MOST, HAVE THE NICEST
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