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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1933
Page
3
Recent rains show water from les pedeza fields runs clear of soil says Oscar H. Phillips of Stanley County. Two Polk County farmers have dug trench silos this summer and others plan to conserve silage similarly.
The Chicago Century of Progress Exposition is hailed as a great success with courteous welcome from city authorities and exposition staff. Visitors report easy parking help from police and minimal danger, countering fears of disorder and gang activity.
A reminiscence traces the shift from kerosene lamps to electric light in a village store. It recalls early coinage, half-cent pieces, and pricing oddities. The piece also notes Hoover’s humor, a Bank of England governor’s visit to Bar Harbor, and a lifelong loyalty theme with Mrs Markoe in Philadelphia.
A reader attacks The Crisis and The Kingdom booklets, defending Christianity and warning against Russellism and Jehovah’s Witnesses. The letter cites 1914 prophecies and suggests Old Testament figures as future governors, mentioning Watauga and local fox hunters in a tongue‑in‑cheek vote forecast.
The text praises Montagu Norman highlighting his character as illustrated by his affection for his mother and his willingness to visit her whenever possible, portraying a steady and trustworthy demeanor.
Harrison Baker and Newt Blackburn bring packs to chase as loyal hounds scent the trail. Midnight air fills with melody while fire brands illuminate the way, symbolizing the light of this new gospel Russellism. Brookside, N. C.
Watauga Falls news notes visiting families and travel plans across states. Maryland visitors include Mr. Lawrence Shepherd and family with Mrs. Shepherd's father John Ward. J Raymond Greer of Clinton Oklahoma plans trips to the World's Fair in Chicago then to Montana Idaho to see relatives. Zion Hill Church hosted an all day singing with many attendees. Grady Tester and family from Blowing Rock visited Tester parents. Lionell Ward family from Boone also visited. W S Trivette shows improvement after illness. A A Greer family from Moosehead Oklahoma spent days with NC and Tennessee relatives.
The writer reports a superb county corn crop and widespread garden abundance. Schools reopen with high attendance except Blowing Rock, diphtheria closes Silverstone school, and Bethel High opens. A Better Seeds representative promotes seed potato farming for Eastern North Carolina. North Carolina potatoes show better size uniformity. French families now average two children instead of four.
Raleigh reports note inheritance tax data from Watauga County and counties with no estates. Health officials warn county commissioners and school boards they face indictment for failing to provide proper and adequate water and sanitary privies in public schools under Brummitt ruling.
A 53 year old woman reports losing seven pounds by taking Kruschen Salts without changing her diet. She notes improved energy and the ability to run upstairs without gasping, while dressing weight shows 147 pounds from 154. Kruschen is advertised as a six salt blend sold by druggists.
Mrs Frank Payne celebrated as bride with a bridge party and shower at her home Tuesday. Thirty two guests attended as scores crowned Mrs Henry Mast prize winner and Mrs Payne offered guest prize. Young W T Payne Jr presented a wagon of gifts to the bride while refreshments followed.
Miss Elizabeth Bernhardt has returned to her home in Lenoir North Carolina after three weeks with cousin Miss Virginia Penn. Miss Verbal Reece of Chucky Tennessee spent the past weekend in Zionville with relatives. Mrs Charles Isaacs and brother Glenwood Greer and a Cincinnati friend are visiting Mrs Isaacs parents. Masters Greer and Bobby Isaacs will accompany them back to Ohio after summer with grandparents. Miss Lucy Crawford of Mountain City Tennessee visited Miss Mildred Thomas last weekend. Olin Stephens and wife welcomed a son born August 16. Miss Betty Ruth Greer is home from teaching due to Silverstone school closing for diphtheria. Mrs Isoline Proffitt from Boone visits Zionville this week.
Dr. C. B. Baughman an Eye Ear Nose and Throat specialist based in Elizabethton Tennessee will hold monthly visits in Dr. J. B. Hagaman’s Boone office on the first Monday of each month to provide professional services.
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