Hilda Wright brought me a 1958 copy of "The Lucky Bag," annual publication of the Brigade of Midshipmen of the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland. The reason Hilda has such a publication is that her brother, the late David Latham Wright, was a member of the Class of 1958 at the Academy. Also in this class was a prominent celebrity of today - John Sidney McCain III. In case you don't know him, he is the Republican candidate for President of the United States in the November election. . . . In the information accompanying his picture, "The Lucky Bag" says: "John, better known as Navy's John Wayne, was always reputed to be one of the most colorful characters. John looks forward to a long and successful career in the Navy: He is a natural and will not need the luck we wish him." . . . Of our David, "The Bag" says, "After getting a taste of the Navy with the Georgia Tech Rotcees, David came to USNAY to see the real thing. Denouncing the Maryland weather became his favorite pastime and he would often reminisce of the good old days in those Georgia hills. An easy going nature and love for the finer things, he always surmounted any obstacle."

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We like the notes that some of our subscribers write when they renew their subscriptions to The News- Reporter. Two this week caught my eye. Edna G. Collins of Clemson, S.C., (former resident of Tignall, says, "I look forward to my paper each week. Thanks for prompt service." That was a pleasant surprise for us because we don't usually hear from people who get their papers "on time." The ones we hear from are the ones who don't get them the next day. Thanks, Miss Edna. . . . A note from Julia Partlow in Cincinnati, Ohio, says, "We have been enjoying the paper from home. Mama passed away at age 101, six months, and 11 days. She had a heart attack. Thanks so much for sending the paper."

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We had good rain Friday. It was a gentle rain, not so heavy, and rained steadily for several hours. Norris Ware on Hill Street measured .9 of an inch for the day, making a total of 2.9 inches for the month. Burl Johnson at Tyrone registered .8 of an inch from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. for the day. His total for the year is 36.3 inches. . . . I heard somebody say that farmers in Wilkes County have cut more hay in the last two months than they cut all the other months in

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"Zeke," a brown and white Rat Terrier dog, is missing from Logan Woods. Dean and Susan Nunn have looked everywhere for Zeke since he disappeared last Friday. He's five years old and a "member of the family." He always stayed close to home and was never known to wander. If you see him, call Dean or Susan at 706-401-4273. A reward is available.

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I should have done this when gas prices were so high and fluctuating, but I didn't. Prices on Robert Toombs Avenue Monday morning were: Bumper to Bumper, $2.89 per gallon; Petro, $2.85; Royal, $2.85; Golden Pantry, $2,85; and Citgo, $2.87.

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There are many Washington- Wilkes events scheduled from now until Christmas. Chamber After Hours is at Retro Cinema Thursday night at 5:30. . . . The Market Day Street Festival sponsored by the Washington Farmers Market, will get underway Saturday, October 25, at 10 a.m. and continue until 3 p.m. The festival is in downtown Washington on Allison and Court streets. It was lots of fun last year. . . . The Rayle Ramble at Rayle will have country and gospel music featuring Terri Gibbs and The Pearly Gates, and other local groups and singers. The marathon bingo games begin at Rayle City Hall at 1 p.m. . . . Also on this day, the Nancy Callaway Long Golf Tournament will be held at the Washington-Wilkes Country Club beginning at 10 a.m. The tournament is sponsored by Beta Sigma Phi to benefit the American Cancer Society.

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The First United Methodist Church will have its annual fall festival Sunday, October 26, at the church from 4 to 6 p.m. . . . First Baptist Church will have its annual "Trunks of Treats" on the parking lot of the church Wednesday night, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

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The annual fruit sale sponsored by the Washington-Wilkes Bands is underway with delivery scheduled for mid-December. The band participated in a marching festival at Hart County High School Saturday. Drum Major Evan Harrison earned a superior rating. The drum line, color guard, and overall band received excellent ratings.