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GIVE TO THE RED CROSS The Alleghany News AND STAR-TIMES— (CONSOLIDATED ON SEPTEMBER 2, 1941) —ALLEGHANY COUNTY’S ONLY NEWSPAPER GIVE TO THE RED CROSS VOLUME 57, NO. 20 $1.50 a Year in Alleghany County THURSDAY, FEB. 28, 1946 SPARTA, NORTH CAROLINA $2.00 a Year Out of Countv Red Cross Fund Campaign Opens Friday Nichols Named Wildlife Club President, Fri. Succeeds Dr. C. A. Thompson; D. F. Sturdivant Named Vice President G. Glenn Nichols was named president of the Alleghany Wild-' life club at a meeting held at the courthouse last Friday night. Mr. Nichols succeeds Dr. C. A. Thompson, who recently resign ed the post. Serving with Mr. Nichols on the executive staff is D. F. Stur divant, vice-pi tsulent, and A. R. Richardson, see* ttary and treas urer. In addition to officers, a num ber of committees were named and a discussion was held on securing a number of quail and fish for Alleghany. Officials pointed out that the club expect ed to secure fifty quail which would be allocated to different parts of the county and that a number of rock bass would be secured for the streams. . The next meeting of the club will be held on Friday night, March 29 in the courthouse. It was explained that the program will be announced later. Committees named are: Law enforcement: L. E. Reeves, Dr. C. A. Thompson, W. 1* Farmer, Paul Miles, Garnett Phipps, G. D. Richardson. How ard Joines, George Finney, Fred Weaver and George Wagoner. Membership: Charlie Edwards, D. T. Bryan, Mack Atwood, Floyd Billings, I. R. Truitt, R. L. Nichols, Clint Caudill, R. A. Shaw, Eugene Higgins and E. J. Jenkins. Legislative: T. R- Burgiss, R. C. Gentry, Henry Edwards, Pbul Joiaes, C* R. Ro% J. M O . Jome,’ B. 05i*Clioate, Chap EAl wards and Glenn Smith. Program: Robert L. Edwards, on «> Will Hold Sheep Clinics Tuesday Demonstrations On Lamb Docking And Castrating To Be Featured Three lamb docking and cas trating ■ demonstrations will be held in Alleghany county on Tuesday, R. E. Black, county agent, announced this week.**"**' The first demonstration wifi, be held at 10:00 a. m. at the Sim Landreth farm, the second ait 1:30 p. m. at the Claude Critcher farm and the third at 4:00 p. ml, at the Lon Reeves farm. AB demonstrations will be in charge of Dr. J. E. Foster, beef cattle and sheep research specialist with the State extension service, it was pointed out He will be assisted by Mr. Black. Mr. Black pointed out that a lamb docking and castrating demonstration has been arrang ed for Wednesday, March 6, at the Experiment Station for the benefit of sheep growers who do not attend the meetings *n Tuesday. He urged that as many farmers as could attend either the demonstrations on Tuesday or the meeting ot^ .Wednesday. Honor Roll Given For Pine Swamp The honor roll for Pine Swamp school was announced this week by Mrs. Joe Bill Reed and Mrs. Clay Thompson, teachers. Those making honor grades include: First grade: Avalee Andrews, Frances Atwood and Mary Lee Wyatt , Second grade: Wayne Crouse and Edward Joines. Third grade: Carol Joines and Ralph Vaughn. Fourth grade: Keith Brown. Fifth grade: Jimmy Joines, Carlton Wagoner and Bertrice Pruitt. Sixth grade: Mabel Caudill, / Gertrude Joines, R. L. Doughton Is To Run For His Seat In Congress Again WILL RUN AGAIN Congressman R. L. Dough ton, who has announced that he will again be a candidate to succeed himself. Burley Tobacco Acreage Will Be Lower This Year Reduction Deemed Wise In Order To Bring Supply In Line With Demand Individual farm acreage al lotments of bur ley .^tobacco in ^All^gfaany for 1946 will re duced by 10 percent , below 1*45 dn "accordance with a recent an nouncement by the U. S. De partment of Agriculture of a de crease of a similar amount in the 1946 national marketing quota, it was stated today by Herbert Osborne, chairman of the Alle ghany County AAA Committee. This reduction, he said, was made possible through a recent amendment to the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, and is considered advisable at this time in order to bring supplies of Burley tobacco more nearly in line with demand. “During the past two years, we have seen available supplies of burley tobacco increased by approximately 200,000,000 pounds because of the record crops of 1944 and 1945,” he declared,, (Continued on Page 4) Republicans To Meet On March 2 Beale Poole, chairman of the Republican party in Alleghany county, reminded party members again this week that a meeting of all Republicans had been cal led for Saturday, March 2, at two o’clock in the courthouse here for the purpose of electing dele gates for the convention which will be held in Lenoir on March 9. Mr. Poole urged that all mem bers of the Republican party in Alleghany county come out to the meeting. Public Pleased Over An nouncement That He Will Again Be A Candidate Alleghany county people, along with countless others throughout the State and nation, received the news that Congressman R. L. Doughton would again be a can didate for his seat as representa tive of the ninth district, with gratitude. His announcement, made last week end, that he would seek re-nomination for his 19th consecutive term in the May 25 Democratic primary, came after widespread demand that he again offer himself as a candidate. Chairman of the Ways and Means committee, a capacity in which he has served longer than any other man in liistory, Con gressman Doughton’s announce ment was brief and to the point last Saturday. He said: “I am today filing with the chairman of the State Board of Elections notice of my candidacy for renomination as Representa tive in Congress from the Ninth Congressional District, subject to the Democratic primary on May 25.” There was more to it, of course, than the mere text of the an nouncement. Mrs. Doughton, his wife of 48 years, died recent (Continued on Page 4) Sparta TcfMeet Beulah In Elkin Tourney Tonight Girls Eliminated After De feat By Yadkinville Team Last Friday Sparta high school boys’ basketball team will meet the Beulah team from Surry county tonight at the Elkin gymnasium after defeating the East Bend boys 21-17 last Friday ipght in fee annual Yadkin Valley Tourn ament sponsored by fee Elkin Jaycees. The Sparta girls lost to Yadkin ville team 13-14 in fee final sec onds of fee game last Friday as they fought valiantly for a -place in fee tournament. The black and gofd team from Al leghany had been leading throughout the game until twoj seconds before the final whistle when Yadkinville dropped the (Continued on Page 4) PFC. BRYAN ELDRIDGE RE-EN LISTS IN ARMY Pfc. Bryan Eldridge left Tues day for Fort Bragg, after spend ing a furlough at his - home at Glade Valley. He will be as signed to duty overseas. Pfc. Eldridge, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Eldridge, of Glade Valley, re-enlisted in the army for one year. He spent several months overseas before return ing to the states for his recent furlough. Senate Passes Measure For Public School Lunch Program Washington—The Senate this week passed and returned to the House a bill authorizing the Fed eral Government to contribute $100,000,000 annually to State operated free school lunch pro grams for needy children. Passage was by voice vote. The amount is double that pro vided in the House version ap proved last week. The Senate also authorized a maximum of $15,000,000 yearly to assist states in providing lunch iborn facilities and nutri tion education programs. A sim ilar provision was stricken from Oie House bill. in the Senate and House versions. The 'Senate sent its version di rect to conference with House agents for adjustment in dif ferences. Both measures bar aid to schools or States discriminating "against children on the basis of race, creed or color. Before the vote the chamber defeated 50 to 21 a move by Sen ator Robert A. Taft (R-Ohio), to cut the Federal aid fund to $57, 500,000. Taft maintained that the higher figure would place a heavy tax burden on wealthier States and suggested that it might be advisable for States to shoulder the entire costs of the program. Saying Goodbye And Hello To Official Washington Former Secretary of the Interior Ickes is shown at left as he waved farewell at his final conference before announcing his resignation. In the center is Paul A. Porter, chair man of FCC, who has been named by President Truman to succeed Chester Bowles, right, as OPA administrator. Bowles has been named as director of economic stabilization. Amos Wagoner Is Named Mayor Of Town Of Sparta Meeting Of Town Council Is Called For Tuesday Night, March 5 Amos Wagoner, prominent Sparta business man and former chairman of the Democratic party in Alleghany county, was named Mayor of the town of Sparta at a recent meeting of the town council, it was announced this week. Mayor Wagoner, who officially began his duties this week, has called a meeting of the town council, of which he will serve as chairman, for Tuesday nights March. 5 at seven o’clock. In a statement yesterday the new mayor pointed out that it (Continued op Page 4) NEW MAYOR Amos Wagoner, who as sumed hb duties as mayor of the town of Sparta, this week. Richardson To Run For Sheriff Glenn D. Richardson this week announced his candidacy for the nomination for the office of sher iff of Alleghany county, subject to the Democratic primary in May. Although a number of candidates for the office of sher iff are expected to file, Mr. Rich ardson is the first one to date. Having served as a deputy sheriff under former sheriff De Witt T.- Bryan for two years and for more than three years under Sheriff Jen Moxley, Richardson has also served as town marshal for the past two years. In addition to his duties as a police officer, Richardson now serves as town treasurer and tax collector and superintendent of the town water works. He is al so a special representative of the State Highway Department in issuing driver’s licenses. For the past three years he has served in a voluntary capacity as. chairman of the Alleghany coun ty ration board. Well-known throughout the county, Mr. Richardson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Rich ardson, of Sparta. His father is a former sheriff of Alleghany Farm Agent Makes Plans To Increase Sheep Production; Specialist Will Be Heard C. of C. To Observe 2nd Anniversary Friday, March 8 Officers For 1946 Will Be Elected At Meeting; Good Attendance Expected The second anniversary of the Sparta Chamber of** Commerce, complete .with birthday cake and -candles, will be observed on Friday night, Ma$£h 8, when a record attendance is expected at the dinner meeting at the com munity building. In addition to the observance of the anniversary, officers for the year 1946 will be elected, it was announced. Rev. R. L. Berrry, of Belmont, a charter member of the organ ization and Joe Bill Reed, also one of the original members, are expected to add spice to the pro gram when they again engage in a “battle of wits.” Much enthu siasm has been shown in the past for the ad libing of these two humorists and all members again look forward to hearing them. A number of short talks are expected to be heard from vari ous members of the club. Originating in March, 1944, the Chamber of Commerce has spon (Continued on Page 4) Gene K. Blevins Is Now On Luzon Base M, San Fernando, La Un-; ion, Luzon, P. I. — Private First Class Gene K. Blevins, son of Mrs. Rose Blevins, Sparta, is serving with the 3835th Quarter master Gas Supply Company on Northern Luzon as a truck driv er. Blevins was inducted into the service 15 June, 1943, and has been overseas since 26 August, 1945. He is entitled to wear the American Theater, Asiatic-Pa cific Theater Ribbons, and World War II Victory and Good Con duct Medals. All-Day Mdfcting Will Be Held Wed.? Sheep Grow ers Urged To Attend A Sheep Production School will be conducted on Wednes day, March 6, at the Mountain Experiment Station, Upper Branch, Transou, R. E. Black, county agent, announced yester day. The meeting, which will be un der the supervision of Dr. J. E. Foster, in« and sheep Carolina begin at docking am castrating demon stration will be held at the sheep barn on the test farm, it was ex plained after which sheep re search projects will be discussed by Dr. Foster. Lunch will be served by the Home Demonstration club wom en at the Laurel Springs school at the noon hour, Mr. Black sta ted. He urged that all those who could notify him in advance whether they would expect to be served' lunch or not. Following the lunch hour, a meeting will be held in the school auditorium at one o’clock. “Mar ket and Lamb Production” will be discussed by George Litton, (Continued on Page 4) Clothing Drive Is Huge Success More than 2,000 pounds of clothing have been collected in the Victory Clothing Drive in Alleghany this year, it was an nounced this week. All clothing which is stored in the courthouse, is packed and ready for shipment, it was point ed out. The shipment is sched uled to be sent at an early date. “The people of the county have responded unusually well to the call for old clothing for the needy peoples of the world,” one official stated. It was pointed out that the schools, through which the cam paign was conducted, deserved much credit for its success. Farmer Training Program Is Now Underway In Alleghany The establishment of a Farm er Training program under the supervision of the Veterans Ad ministration is now underway in Alleghany county, it was an nounced this week. Any veteran of World War II, with 90 days or more (active du ty) in any branch of the U. S. Armed service since September 15, 1940, who has not been dis honorably discharged, nlay ap ply for training and other bene fit* offered under the G. I. Bill, officials stated. The training will be given by vocational ag riculture departments. It was explained that veterans may either train or a farm under the employer-trainer program or under the self proprietorship pro gram. Under the former plan, the veteran may be hired as a day laborer on a farm and under the latter he may be either an owner or a tenant. He will be paid, in addition to what he and the farmer may agree upon as a salary, $65.00 per month if single and $90.00 per month if married. Any veteran may work under this program for one year plus the amount of time he was in service, it was pointed out. In addition to actual farm work, participants will be re quired to take some special class instructions which will be under the supervision of the two voca, (Continued on Page 4) Township Quotas Are Assigned At Meeting Monday* Individual Chairmen Named To Assist S. R. Nichols, Drive Chmn. A small but enthusiastic group met here Monday night and com Plet'4» plans for Alleghany’s an nual Red Cross Drive, which will officially open on March 1, S. R. Nichols, drive chairman, an nounced. Township chairmen were named and quotas assign ed at the meeting. Ihe drive will continue through the month of March, it was pointed out and every effort will be made to raise the county’s quota of $625.00. We will need the co-opera tion of every citizen to make this drive successful,” county chairman Isom Wagoner pointed out at the meeting. He also stated that since the war’s end, the Red Cross membership of $1.00 was again being sought. The Wildlife club, American region, Cnamber of Commerce,, Womans Club, Lions Club[ Voung Business Women’s Club and other civic organizations are aiso being asked ior donations, it was announced. Schools througnout tne county are also being asked to co-operate in the drive. Serving with Mr. Nichols and Mr. Wagoner are Miss Clyde f ields, representing the schools; Miss Minnie Lou Ldwards, Spar ta scooor ana cnEurtnan of Junior Rea Cross; Lon M. Reeves rural (Cor”-J ” O' Hope To Set Up Organisation In Alleghany County Soon Interested parents and teach ers were again reminded this week that the organization of a Parent-Teachers association in Alleghany county will be discus sed here on Monday afternoon at three o’clock when Mrs. Hol land Lawing, director of district three, and Mrs. J. S. Blair, for mer president of the North Ca*w olina Congress of Parents ant Teachers' and5 field representative will address the griup. The two ladles will be speak ers at the regular meeting of the Woman’s club Monday afternoon and everjr interested parent and teacher in the county is urged to attend. - < However, it was pointed out, the club is not sponsoring the . movement, rather it is affording « the opportunity of bringing those speakers to the ' parents and teachers who have long felt the need of such an organization in Alleghany county. It is hoped that all parents in the town and those throughout the county will attend the meet ing to Obtain all the necessary information in order that the organization may soon be set up here. The Woman’s club, as a civic organization, was instrumental in. obtaining the services of Mrs. Blair and Mrs. Lawing who will speak to the group on how to successfully organize and con duct Parent Teacher groups throughout the county, it was innouncedi r ' Pfc. Harley Ross Is Now On Luzon. Base M, Sari Fernando, La Un ion, Luzon, P. I. — Private First Class Harley H. Ross, whose par ents, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Ross, are now living, at Scottville, is serving with the 140th Quarter master Battalion Mobile, on the island of Luzon. His present du ty is truck driver for supply. > Ross was inducted 27 October, 1943, and sent overseas 27 Au gust, 1945. He was promoted to Private First Class recently. 1 is now authorized to wear Good Conduct Medal, Rit ter : iHte
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