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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1925
Page
1
Watauga County potatoes should be cleaned and treated before planting. The process uses a corrosive sublimate solution, dipping batches of five to twenty bushels, with warnings about poison risk and non edible after treatment. County Agent John B. Steele urges careful following of steps and proper spacing.
Cove Creek High School defeated Mabel 9 to 0 in a closely contested Friday game. This follows a 7 to 0 Cove Creek win in the first meeting.
Boone Baptist Church invites all to Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m with B Y P U at 6 30 p m A revival effort is urged and a Methodist Church meeting is in progress Attendance last Sunday reached 245 with Easter service planned and a note on burdens of overworked pupils in the modern school system
Mr J H McClain of the U S Dairy Bureau and Mr F R Farnham of Dairy Extension will speak on dairy development in Watauga County during lectures held April 13 through 17 at Silverstone Cove Creek Beaver Dam Tutherwood and Hackett school houses. The program includes three reels from the Dairy Bureau titled Milk and Honey Swiss Cheese and A Tale of Two Bulls.
The Elkland High School of Todd ended its term on Saturday March 28 after one of the most successful years. The program opened with a hymn My Redeemer a musical performance followed by the play Yimmie Yonson's Yob praised as full of mystery and thrills. The production featured Snow Dear between acts and the cast drew high praise from spectators. Principal Brooks was commended for his leadership and students, with remarks from ninth grade representatives Bina Scott Hazel Absher and Ted Davis, honored his influence.
Beech Creek locals report N S Ayers and D M Logan electricians of Boone installed W S Harman's electric power plant last week with good satisfaction. George Harman returned from Florida. Kellerville Sunday school growing with large attendance. Mrs Willie Adams and daughter Willis of Tennessee visiting. Mr and Mrs Alvin Cannon visiting W M Harman. Charles H Stines new contractor on star route Beech Creek Rominger. Rev Ed Farthing preached at Mt Gilead. Farmers busy with corn cornplating weather. R E Knapp of Boone auto wrecked Tuesday morning, car damaged but no injuries. W S Harman attending Normal School at Boone, says school is good.
Summary of acts authorizing Watauga County to appoint township road supervisors and reestablishing the county treasurer's office. Also includes changes to Appalachian Training School name to Appalachian State Normal school, trustee appointments, board powers, and a boundary survey between Watauga and Caldwell counties with S. B. Howard named special commissioner. Expense borne by Watauga. jointly held lands taxed per general laws.
Blowing Rock township may issue five percent bonds to aid construction of the Linville River Railway and subscribe to stock or donate funds subject to a later vote in a special election ordered by Watauga County commissioners for voter approval.
A non stock corporation is formed by a list of named individuals in Winston Salem and other cities to operate a consolidated high school for eight to nine months yearly and to run summer scout training and recreation programs. The charter includes property powers, no capital stock, ninety nine year term, and admission of new members by majority vote of incorporators.
The Clerk may receive six dollars per day for clerk hire during each term of the Superior Court and twenty five dollars for making the bar dockets for each term.
A 1923 repeal fixes the sheriff salary by a 3 percent commission on taxes collected plus statutory fees. A 1925 board of commissioners may revalue lands for 1925 taxation to distribute burdens, with a potential 25 percent horizontal reduction. Boone charter amendments cap mayor salary at 150 dollars per year and aldermen at 25 dollars each.
North Carolina Governor A. W. McLean declares April 12 to 19 American Legion Endowment Week to raise five million dollars for widows orphans and disabled veterans. The plan targets thirty five thousand war orphans, thousands of hospitalised ex servicemen, and calls for statewide cooperation and campaign organization to finish by April 19.
State Fish Commissioners J K Dixon and Frank J Ree gather at the Watauga hatchery to distribute rainbow and speckled trout for May and June stocking. North Carolina license rules are published. non residents pay two dollars. residents pay one dollar. The county may see streams closed for two years to protect depleted stock. proper licensing and monthly reports are required.
The county is urged to clothe Near East orphans by donating cast off garments. Ladies are asked to search for small or worn items and send them to Mr J. M. Moretz who will store them in a designated room. The appeal stresses prompt action to save orphans from cold and possible death, signed by J. M. Downum, County Chairman.
Mrs I G Greer entertained the Friday afternoon club and guests at her Blow ing Rock Street home. Yellow and green plants formed the color motif as members traded sewing and a clever contest won by Mrs Me D Little who just returned from Florida.
A proclamation dated April 3 1925 at the capitol Raleigh carries Governor A W McLean seal and signature under state authority announcing the action. The notice records the governor's official hand and state seal.
Boone schedules a two day clean up next Monday and Tuesday April 13 and 14. Prizes go to the under 16 year old who collects the most rubbish for removal. Citizens urged to place trash for easy removal and help welcome to beautify town for the new hotel opening.
Boone Hosiery Mills began operations on Tuesday with untrained operators yet a satisfactory start. The plant capacity is 150 dozen pairs per day, and management expects a strong impact once running full time. Women workers are enthusiastic as supervision praises early progress and the town anticipates benefits from the opening.
Last week T Hill Farthing, long time Boone dry goods dealer, made a voluntary assignment for creditors. Receiver C H Garland of Skulls Mills appointed. Liabilities exceed 20 000 while assets range 8 000 to 10 000. Farthing and family left for Lenoir the day after the filing. plans unknown.
Sutherland High School Ashe county North Carolina announces commencement on April 14 and 15 with intermediate exercises April 14. Honora John ston delivers literary address at 11 am and Prof G B Price addresses later. Reading and declamation contests April 15 preceded by a dinner on the grounds and evening performances of The Dutch Detective.
Mrs. Mary Gilley learns her son Harvey Hampton died in Walla Walla Washington on April 2. Remains will be sent to Boone this week.
Farmers stay busy as Willie Clawson called on B J Davis on Sunday. Stanley Cole bought a Ford at Boone on Monday. S Tugman lost a saddle horse last week. G W Jackson visited cousin J W Jackson last Sunday. Blanche Miller visited Lelia Davis on Riddles Fork last Sunday night.
Mr. Fred Mikeal and Mr. Raleigh Greer are constructing a storehouse for Mr. George Brad ley at Perkinsville near Boone. Mrs. Rudolph Moretz visits home folks this week as her father’s health remains poor. Mr. Fred Carrol and C. H. Bowles along with their families moved to Baldwin, Maryland a few weeks ago.
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