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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1925
Page
1
A mixed column discusses Hoover and Dawes on the 1928 Republican race, the two term tradition, and Coolidge. It covers film industry showings, education via moving pictures, and science religion links, plus local church notes and a Tutankhamun tomb update.
Mayview Manor Co of Blowing Rock is placed in receivership following an equity suit by creditors. Judge E Yates Webb signed the order on November 10 appointing T H Coffey and J H Beall as receivers. A December 8 Greensboro hearing will decide if the receivership becomes permanent.
The Fri day Afternoon Club met November 27 at Mrs B J Councill’s home with many members present. Guests filled in a Pilgrim Thanksgiving word contest, Mrs A E South winning a mayo mixing set. After business, a salad course, pineapple delight cake and candies were served, with plans made for December 11 at Mrs Turner Hendrix.
The notice urges one final contribution to the Red Cross, stressing its aid to the needy and asking readers to send checks to W. D. Farthing, Secretary, in Boone.
A Burke county purchase by EC Triplett and Land Etheredge, with partners, acquires 32 000 acres including Linville Gorge and Table Rock. The tract holds 150 000 000 feet of timber with 106 000 000 slated for milling, potential hydro power estimated at 20 000 HP, and Lake James Grandfather Mountain views. A new lumber company plan and forester survey follow the $1 000 000 transaction.
The Beaver Dam cheese factory again wins the silver trophy cup at Asheville cheese scoring. Their average yearly score is 92.58 as the engraving on the cup is prepared for return to Beaver Dam.
The Rutherwood school progresses with a strong Friday program. Misses Toyce and Lois Michael visited Miss Mabel Cook and went possum hunting, bringing back two fine possums. Mr Robert Gilley and Miss Mabel Cook plan to marry December 6 1925 at Rutherwood Church. Mr Ralph Hodges and Miss Hazel Clawson set December 25 for a ceremony at J B Clawson home.
The article notes growing attendance and cooperation at monthly meetings and reports the Mast family from White Hall Maryland leaving for Florida. It mentions Thanksgiving visits by Ruth and Annabelle Bingham in Johnson City.
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