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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1927
Page
2
The Watauga Democrat published by Rivers Printing Company in Boone North Carolina notes weekly Thursday release on December 1 1927. It lists subscription options one year six months or three months with advance payment and mentions advertising rates and notices such as cards of thanks and obituaries.
The county board will meet next Monday. Health updates report Mrs. Luther South improved from measles. Various residents travel, visit relatives, and attend meetings including Boone chapter U D C. New highway signs replace old wooden markers on Highway 17 between Boone and Blowing Rock. School and church events share agenda with PT Association, undertakers meeting, and a Dempsey Tunney film bill at Pastime Theater. A mad dog scare leads to Pasteur treatment for a child in Rutherford.
Mr. Ira Ayers of Boone Electric Company leaves Tuesday for Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore to seek treatment and possibly surgery for a stubborn throat condition. Also noted is the return of B A Foster to the county after years away, who recently broke both legs in a fall but now moves with one crutch aided by his son Hubert.
A fragmented reader inquiry from the crowd asks about a line or song performance with a casual dialect reference. The note indicates skepticism or critique of a delivery or stance without clear context or names.
A fragmented line suggests a skeptical note on love with the idea that a woman’s affection may be brief or singular. The wording implies a cautionary stance about enduring romantic attachment and repeated betrayals.
The weekly church notices summarize sermons, service times, upcoming events, and spiritual announcements prepared by pastors across several congregations. Readers learn about schedule changes, community activities, and opportunities for fellowship and giving.
Sunday school opens at 10 o clock with preaching at 11. Loyal Workers meet at 6 30 pm. Prayer meeting Tuesday night. Choir practice and Bible study Thursday night. A cordial invitation to attend any or all services.
Sunday school at 10 a m led by superintendent W R Gragg with preaching at 11 a m and 7 p m by Pastor Rev P A Hicks. B Y F P U s. 67 p mm mid week prayer service Wednesday at 7 p m. You are cordially invited to attend all church services.
Boone Methodist Church invites worshipers with Pastor Claude H. Moser officiating. Sunday school begins at 9 45 A M led by J D Rankin as superintendent.
Norton and Mrs Winkler lead Bible classes and a 11 o'clock sermon by the pastor. Evening 6:15 Saints and Senior Leagues start. Wednesday 7 pm prayer, choir practice. Sunday school 9 45. Third Sunday monthly 11 am. Banner Elk chapel holds 3 pm service on fourth Sunday. Rev J A Yount, Pastor.
Calendar item listing Bailey's Camp Services first Sunday 11 a m and Sunday school 10 a m. Grace Lutheran Boone services on 2nd and 4th Sundays. light Sunday school 9 45 a m with Vespers 7 30 p m on 1st and 3rd Sundays. services at Episcopal church Main Street opposite Daniel Boone Hotel. Holy Communion Church located fourteen miles west of Boone.
A playful remark notes that if all men who consider themselves attractive were lined up they would smoke with nothing to do, poking fun at vanity and idle time.
A fragment notes William Peck and a humorous phrase about a girl paying a check. It hints at political signals for 1928 with many wet candidates lacking solid platforms.
A heavy black overcoat lost last Friday on Route 2. Finder should notify R. H. Townsend of Boone and will receive a reward.
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