02 Aug 1928
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1928
Page
1
Prizes in thirteen classes plus jumps to be awarded at the fifth annual Blowing Rock horse show August 15. Entries expected from across the South as managers of top stables inquire. Special events include potato, chair, and doughnut races and high jumps. A grand stand and riding ring will be built on the old Mayview golf course for the event.
Washington July 28 The bureau of engraving and printing runs two shifts to meet demand for liquor prescription blanks Meanwhile tasks to print paper money are reduced as rising use of bank checks cuts currency exchange The change reflects a shift in everyday monetary practices and administrative response by the bureau
Former Representative John H. Small of North Carolina invites Bishop E. D. Mouton to meet on the stump in the state to discuss the Democratic ticket in the upcoming campaign. The exchange highlights partisan campaigning and public debate plans.
About nine candidates are listed for the post left by Senator F. M. Simmons. Named potential successors include Kerr, Wilkinson, A. F. Sams, Cameron Morrison, Josephus Daniels, R. A. Coughton, J. W. Bailey, S. C. Brawley, J. Q. Gilkey, and Will Neal. A Mull conference will soon select a National Committee member.
Moody led after counting more than 400000 of 700000 votes in Texas Democratic primary. He held a clear majority over three opponents and faces a runoff for US Senate and lieutenant governor. Mayfield led the Senate race, while Barry Miller topped Love for lieutenant governor amid Smith sentiment.
Washington dispatch reports women’s movements against Governor Smith in the North while national Republican press avoids prohibition. A Philadelphia meeting is planned for September 3 to bolt the Republican ticket in favor of Dr S P W Drew, Coxey’s interracial running mate, with subsequent conferences in Chicago and New York.
In the Watauga League, Mabel and Bamboo finished the first half tied for top spot after a 5 to 1 Bamboo victory. Cove Creek edged Boone 1 to 0 in the Cove Creek Boone game. The second half opens with Boone defeating Mabel and Bamboo beating Cove Creek 6 to 1. Schedule for Saturday lists Boone at Bamboo and Cove Creek at Mabel.
Miss Ina Eggers and Mr Luther Wilson, both from the Beaver Dam section, were married last Monday in Tennessee. The ceremony united two local residents in a quiet, private event.
In Blowing Rock on July 28 Josephus Daniels argued North Carolina is not a bigoted state and that Smith’s religion is a minor issue. He said the main objection is Smith’s wetness and warned against assuming the south opposes Tammany for graft. He predicted dry Democrats will win and that Smith’s wetness could be offset by electing dry congressmen.
Clyde R. Hoey defended against religious campaign attacks in a speech here. He called out alleged Knights of Columbus oath propaganda and said religion should not be a major issue in the Democratic campaign. Josephus Daniels responded from Blowing Rock, arguing Hoey exaggerated religion in his remarks.
Attendance is expected to break records as the Watauga County Sunday School convention gathers August 9 and 10 at Mount Vernon Baptist Church five miles east of Boone with opening session August 9. Prominent speakers include Miss Daisy Magee of Raleigh and Miss Freda Rose of Louisville. A pennant for the largest represented Sunday school will be awarded Friday afternoon based on distance to the host church.
Prof W L Winkler of Boone and Blowing Rock says a novel method using small seed potatoes planted in rich ground yielded a large, early crop. Despite frost, growth was robust and harvest produced large, mealy spuds, potentially revolutionizing Watagua county potato farming.
High Point July 26 Claude E Miller local broker was charged with embezzlement by Charles Morrison of Greensboro who alleges Miller kept 825 75 from him a check returned marked insufficient funds A warrant was served at Guilford General hospital where Miller is a patient Deputy Sheriff Gray said Boone earlier sued Miller He was released on bond and an additional 10000 was required in the latest case Morrison says he loaned Miller 1825 70 and Miller indorsed the check then demanded it back for records and promised repayment but it was not returned
Dr Clarke of New York and the University of the South spoke at the Civitan Club luncheon in the Daniel Boone hotel on Four Square Americanism. the talk was praised as one of the most interesting and helpful the club heard. Rev Dr Gordon of Cove Creek Baptist and club members discussed inter club meetings with Salisbury to foster closer cooperation between state Civitan groups. committee lists and officers were announced, with G K Moore as president and a full board named.
A Gideon mass meeting Sunday at 4 pm at Boone Methodist Church invites the public. Bibles for Daniel Boone hotel rooms will be dedicated to comfort and inspiration. The interdenominational program, under the Watauga Ministerial Association, urges broad attendance.
North Carolina congressman R L Doughton predicted in the district last week that Republicans will not carry a single congressional district in the state. He argued the party's late-summer confidence fades by November and cited his visits to nine counties showing strong Democratic support and a popular state ticket. He disputed Republican claims of a large 1920 style vote and urged calm, insisting Democrats will retain control.
Claud E. Miller a High Point broker faces a preliminary hearing on August 4 before Justice Edwin N Hahn after alleged embezzlement of 16000 of local municipal funds. He has been in a High Point hospital since charges were filed. Authorities say city loans through Miller spanned two years and Miller is believed solvent, with a state insurance hearing likely to end his broker license.
Miss Marilla Love daughter of Mr and Mrs Dave Love of Vilas and Mr Dock Hodges son of Mrs Larkin Hodges of Poplar Grove were married last Saturday evening in Mountain City Tennessee. They will reside at the old home stead on Poplar Grove.
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