Albert Wilsons 102nd Birthday Celebrated by Neighbors and Civil War Friends
A large gathering east of town honored Albert P. Wilson at his home for his 102nd birthday. Guests recalled his Civil War service as first sergeant of Company E, 37th North Carolina Infantry, and recounted battles from New Bern to Antietam while sharing meals and stories from over a century of life.
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Watauga
al Fzhady Valley
Tennt
Albert P. Wilson
Baltimore and Ohio Railway
Germany
Albert Wilson
37Th
North Carolina Infantry
Hanover Courthouse
Mechanicsville
Gaines’ Mill
Frazier
Charles C. Lee
Col. Barber
Malvern Hill
McClellan
Harrison’s Landing
Pope
Cidar Run
Taliaferro
387Th
Mr. Wilson
Jackson
Manassas Junction
Taylor
New Jersey
Bull Run
Governor Al Smith Answers His Critics
Governor Al Smith of New York declares in a letter to the Atlantic Monthly that no power of the Catholic church can interfere with the Constitution or laws. He outlines a creed of sep aration of church and state and absolute freedom of conscience, noting his public record of merit-based appointments and a diverse cabinet.
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Boston
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Atlantic Monthly
United States
Magaletter
Charles C. Mershall
Smith
Congress
Albany
Mass Meeting Called to Name Municipal Ticket
A town meeting of Boone citizens is scheduled for Friday at 7 30 p m to name a ticket for mayor and aldermen to serve the next two years. All interested residents are urged to attend and participate. D J Cottrell mayor.
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Zens
Boone
D. J. Cottrell
County Officers Authorized as Game Wardens in NC Law
The sheriff of Watauga County and all deputies police officers and constables become deputy game wardens under a new North Carolina game protection law. Effective June 1, they may require hunters or anglers to show licenses and inspect game. Upon hunter conviction a $5 fee is assigned to the warden.
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Watauga County
North Carolina General Assembly
102 Violent Deaths in State in Past Month
Raleigh reports 102 violent deaths in North Carolina last month per the vital statistics bureau. Burns led causes with 28 deaths, autos 25, accidental drowning 4, tread accidents 5, crossing pavements 23, homicides 13, gunshot wounds accidental 8, gunshot wounds of doubtful nature 8, and personal crisis reports 9.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Vital Statistics Bureau
State Department of Health
Acquitted in Ashe County Murder Case
Joseph Stanberry was acquitted by a jury in Ashe County superior court on self defense grounds for the July 1 killing of Neal Wagoner at Todd. The court then began hearing another homicide case of Lloyd Baker charged with the slaying of his father in law W E Stamper, with Baker facing possible death.
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Joseph Stanberry
Neal Wagoner
Todd
Ashe County Superior Court
Lloyd Baker
Inlaw
W. E. Stamper
Barker
Registration Books for Town Close Saturday
Books for registering voters for the town election on May 3 will close Saturday afternoon April 23. J. M. Moretz is registrar and residents not on the books should register now to participate in the town election.
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J. M. Moretz
Correction on Valle Crucis Baird article clarifies names
The Democrat corrects a previous report about the Valle Crucis incident naming Claude Baird as a participant. The correction states Claude was not in the county on the day of the trouble and identifies the offender as Clay Baird.
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Baird
Valle Crucis
Democrat
Claude Baird
Clay Baird
Texas Tornado Toll Reaches Forty Two Dead
Forty two deaths are reported from the Rock Springs Texas tornado last week as Red Cross headquarters in Washington receives the tally. The disaster left 160 homes destroyed or damaged and 800 families are being aided by relief workers in the affected area.
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Rock Springs
Texas
American Red Cross
Washington
Notable Official Details Faith, Party, and Fraternal Ties
A section notes that the subject is a Protestant Republican and a thirty-second degree Mason, outlining his roles within the state administration and his public affiliations. The passage emphasizes his religious, political, and Masonic connections.
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Bition
Blowing Rock Progress Report On Golf Course and Camps
Golf course architect George Blagg reported rapid progress at Green Park and expects play by July. Camp Yonahlessee to open July 1 with extensive improvements and 17 counselors. Local charitable box supper raised about 70 dollars for the fire department. Convict work on the Lenoir Blowing Rock highway reassures summer access to the resort.
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Blowing Rock
George 2
Olympia
Fla
Green Park
Blagg
No. 12
L. J. Hartley
W. A. Merchant
Hackensack
N. J
Kallalanta
Skyland Inn
Martin Cottage
W. H. Wray
Gastonia
Wisconsin
John Courtnay
Columbia
S. C
Marjorie Coffey
Lenoir
G. C. Robbins
Chamber
Lelawala the Mad of Niagara staged by Appalachian Normal School
An Indian operetta Lelawala the Mad of Niagara will be presented Monday at 8:00 pm in the Normal auditorium by the Glee Club and chorus class of Appalachian State Normal School. Admission is free. Cast includes Prof. J T C Wright Kolowar Allan Laxton Lelawala Mies King Narpeetopah Jos Woblie rtola Sowanas Walter Spainhour Saungela Prof. A R Smith Wacootay Charles Norton Vvambebe Gregy Tester VWarayeca Jimmie Hargette Napanee Margaret Givins Eagle Eye Newton Cook Major Wallace Katherine Mingus Captain Bliss Allan Laxton Clarinda Bond Annie Dougherty Sergeant Bilks Royall Alec Mull and others with Indian braves and maidens choruses.
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Vwokowis
Thenangaherahs
J. T. C. Wright
Kolowar
Hison
Allan Laxton
Lelawala
Niaara
Mies
Narpeetopah
Jos Woiblei Rtola
Iker
Lelawal
Walter Spainhour Saungela
A. R. Smith
Wacootay
Annie Dougherty
Sergeant Bilks
Respers Royall
Lord Tatler
Alec Mull
Owar
Holy Cross Church Valle Crucis observes Easter services
About four hundred people attended Holy Cross Episcopal Church Easter services including Holy Communion and a children’s flower service in Valle Crucis. Six children were baptized, and the altar featured Fors ter flowers from the Young People’s Service League.
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Episcopal Church
St. Mary of the Hills
Blowing Rock
Holy Cross Church
Young Peoples Rvice League
Valle Crucis
Valle Crucis School
Cove Creek
Margaret Guerry
Letitia Riccaud
Woman’s Auxiliary
Trinity Church
Columbia
S. C
Fculty
Summer Preparations Highlight Local Town News
Crushers and steam shovels may move away causing long delays in returning. Service Filling station installs town water lines and opens for season. Clyde Dooley plans a early week cafe opening to host C S Goulds taxicab service. New cottages rise as summer homes for Herman Cone, Mrs Elliott Reed of Savannah, and Dr Phillips of Columbia rush to completion.
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Clyde Dooley
Young’s Cafe
C. S. Goulds
Herman Cone
Elliott Reed
Savannah
Phillips
Columbia
S. C
Beaver Dam Fight Leads to Sheriff Chase and Wounding
Beaver Dam residents report a vicious fight between Arley Henson and Wade Stewart over visits to a home. Henson slashed Stewart with a knife injuring him while Stewart fled. Sheriff L M Farthing nearly fired twice while pursuing Stewart Sunday. Henson returned to school Monday as officers statewide continued to search Stewart.
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L. M. Farthing
Stewart
Wade
Arley Henson
Boyal
Beaver Dam
Boone
Stenson
Henson
Zionville Happenings Settle into Spring Pastimes
In Zionville on April 19 the Baptist church nears completion and begins painting. Sunday school draws large crowds with superintendent inviting all to visit. Miss Elinor Grace gave a talk on Christ’s resurrection at Sunday school. Local residents include Mrs. Lloyd Eller with daughter Hope, and Mr. Eller in Nashville for treatment.
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Zionville
Elinor Grace
Christ
Lloyd Eller
Hope
Eller
Nashville
Tenn
Ronda Davis
Reeves Holman
Todd
Fleet Greer
West Virginia
George Roten
Myra Grogan
Ruth
J. Grey
Bristol
Will Miller
J. M. Ward
Tamarack
Howard Greer
Mary Greer
Spring Bloom Promises Bumper Penley Crop
Spring has opened with fruit trees in full bloom and hopes for a strong harvest. Farmers report planting progress with potatoes largely finished and some corn sown. Social visits include Lee Turnmire at Millard Coffey’s home and Pearl Triplett visiting Linville relatives. Milton Coffey notes Newland Coffey’s slow recovery in Lenoir.
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Newland Coffey
Lenoir
J. L. Church
Lloyd Church
George Turnmire
Mary
Nelia Robbins
Terrific hail storm hits Asheville area in memory
Monday's hail storm, described as the worst in local memory, devastated Asheville and surroundings. Crops suffered, telephone and power services were crippled, and one county section was inundated by floodwaters not seen since 1915.
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Buncosmbe County
Asheville
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