Carolina Scrollers Recognition
Recognition
The Carolina Scrollers is proud and honored to recognize World War II Veteran Joseph P. Wieter Sr.
Meet Joseph P. Wieter Sr.
Joseph (Joe) is a member of the Carolina Scrollers. Joe is a highly experienced Wood Scroller who thrives on the challenge of creating intricate and detailed designs. He is exceptionally talented and unique at scrolling using a spiral blade, which is extremely difficult to master.
In addition to scrolling, Joe continues to participate in the sport of Bowling.
Joe grew up in a Pennsylvania mining town. He joined the army in 1943 and was assigned to the 841st anti-aircraft battalion in Ft Stewart, GA. Joe attended Jump School at Ft Benning, GA. And subsequently assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division at Ft Bragg, NC. Joe served in England, France, Belgium, and Germany during the war. He served until April 1946.
The World War II Victory Ribbon was authorized by an act of Congress on July 6, 1945, and awarded to all members of the armed Forces who served at least one day of honorable, active federal service between December 7, 1941, and December 31, 1946, inclusive.
Tributes
Alon E. Utt Club Founder & President
Alon E. Utt
Club Founder & President
June 29 1927 - July 7, 2015
On December 9, 2013 club President, Alon Utt, was honored by Club members for his dedication and commitment as the founder of the Carolina Scrollers
Gray Beckner
Gray Beckner
Long time member Gray “Papa” Beckner passed away April 4, 2017.
Gray as a scroller, will be remembered as the club “Fretwork Clock” expert. Gray scrolled the largest and most difficult clocks. Gray along with his son Keith, also a long time member, enjoyed scrolling together in Gray’s shop. Gray participated in numerous club activities as he really enjoyed the fellowship with members and having discussions with visitors at scrolling shows. He really enjoyed the times he spent with the club founding president Alon Utt. It was entertaining to hear them joking with each other.
Jack Hamby
Jack Hamby
Dedicated Member
April 7, 1942 - June 9, 2021
Jack was an avid and talented Scroller right up to the time in which he became ill. The Christmas ornaments shown were made by Jack for the 2021 Christmas Ornament Program