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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1925
Page
2
The item presents the Guatauga Democrat masthead with date April 16 1925 and notice of subscription terms and advertising rates. It notes one year six months and three months payable in advance and lists notices such as cards of thanks resolutions of respect obituaries to follow at regular rates.
Ann Rominger and Bir die Ward remain in Dr. Tate Hospital after undergoing operations. Chas Gilliam traveled to Virginia for work. A public singing is planned at Antioch Baptist church on the third Sunday in May. Martha Mast visited Banner Elk to see her daughter Birdie Ward in hospital. Hill Stiney will carry Rominger to Beech Creek daily mail service. A letter lauds M H Norris’ Democrat write up. The writer opposes teaching evolution in schools and argues against human ancestry to apes.
On April 1 representatives of nations gathered on Mount Scopus to open the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. The event marked a peaceful ascent of science over war as Jewish thought aims to illuminate the world from a sacred ground.
Rev. K K D Stukenbrok and wife lead a School of Missions at Blowing Rock starting Sunday May 3 and running all week A similar school begins May 11 at Boone at 6 30 p m with at least three classes for men women and young folks Each class ends with a sermon by Stukenbrok and organizers hope for large turnout including attendees from outside Boone.
Randolph County North Carolina resident Milliken of Sheridan turns 101 on Monday April 13 and plans to plant a garden. Doctor Fred M. Dula affiliated with UNC and Northern Illinois College of Ophthalmology will lecture on eye care and eye strain during their next trip, as advertised.
Ed Purdy notes Slim Jedson, who mowed weeds off vacant lots for the city, is out of work this year as all vacant lots are now occupied by gas filling stations.
A brief dialogue reveals Jed selling his farm and planning to move to the city to join a Country Club. The exchange hints at a rural lifestyle ending as urban aspirations begin.
Miss Hollie Wagner of Brownwood age twenty holds prayer meetings in neighbors homes for months, drawing in local youth and facing opposition. The writer urges support from Brownwood residents, praising her devotion and moral stand while recalling Joan of Arc and biblical counsel.
A local man came to the newspaper office with a mock news item about his daughter's birthday party. After soliciting free paper and supplies, he was killed and his body hidden in an alley behind Jones' store.
Notice of a mayor and town commissioners election in Boone on May 5 1925 with polling at the courthouse. Registrar J D Council and judges W Roy Johnson P H Hodges named. full voter registration required before voting. Registration closes as law requires on March 31 1925.
Meat Camp Hodgson's Store Friday April 17 forenoon Beaver Dam Jim Sherwood store Tuesday April 28 forenoon Cove Creek Mable store Wednesday April 29 afternoon
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