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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1934
Page
1
The passage extols Christmas belief praising Santa as a benevolent figure who rewards good children with dolls wagons candy and fruits while criticizing critics who deny the legend and question faith describing a heaven born child in the manger and a kind old gentleman bringing gifts.
Watauga County farmers packed Abingdon warehouses on opening day for Burley tobacco. The average price reached $20.85 per hundred, well above 1933’s roughly 12 cent season average, with many baskets of Watauga leaf offered and more to come later in the week. Louisville reports an opening average of $19.90, and growers expect further gains as higher grades appear. The Watauga crop quality is noted as good and acreage remains steady despite AAA reductions.
A satirical profile grimly observes a Tennessee preacher calling himself a prison worker. He slips in quietly to solicit funds with a tattered card and a Bible verse, receiving donations without words. The narrator ridicules the charity hustle while noting the preacher’s ambiguous missions and the community’s reluctant generosity.
A newspaper column praises Franklin Delano Roosevelt and New Deal agencies including TVA AAA HOLC and FIDC while noting ERA as a misstep. The piece claims ERA fails to relieve hunger and unemployment, with five hundred applicants per available position and widespread disappointment amid government relief effort.
Dr J A Shackleford of Martinsville Va bound over to the Superior Court for an assault with deadly weapon after a fatal Boone Trail Highway crash that killed Mrs W S Norris. Passenger J C Hookler was acquitted as evidence shows speeds from 40 to 60 mph. The case will be heard at the April term.
Mr. and Mrs. N. O. Smoak and two children from Wilkesboro were guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Beach. locals vent anger over relief allocations and drought cattle cuts. residents claim relief causes more sleepless nights than the panic and accuse the guv'mint of favoritism while food orders run short.
A second 10 percent dividend is distributed this week to holders of preferred stock at Watauga County Bank for deposits booked before reopening. The current payment totals 20 000 dollars plus 9 000 dollars interest, following a 40 000 dollar prior distribution. Cashier G P Hagaman urges uncashed checks and notes deposits exceed 190 000 dollars with new accounts opening as confidence in banking grows after federal guarantee of deposits.
Watauga County sworn in new officials after the November 6 vote. Dean Swift becomes Representative. Dr. Jack Love replaces J B Hagman as Coroner. Roby T. Greer’s successor as Representative is Dean Swift and others sworn in include John H. Bingham Judge, Austin E. South Clerk, A. Y. Howell Sheriff, Roby Vines Surveyor, Miss Helen Underdown Register, Eller McNeil W F Miller and C I Billings Commissioners.
Six Wataugans will be appointed as enumerators for the agricultural census set to begin January 1. They will work about twenty days collecting farm data under supervisor G. F. McAlister of Mount Pleasant, who heads the Ninth District. Ashe will supply 12 enumerators, Caldwell six, and Alleghany four.
The Home Economics Department at the High School will sponsor a bazaar on Saturday afternoon December 8 at 3 00 in the Critcker Hotel lobby. Toys cakes and Christmas novelties will be on display with several donations from merchants and townspeople. Proceeds aid the department’s improvement.
The Raleigh News and Observer reports capital city sources say a grand jury investigation into the missing poll books from Cove Creek and Boone precincts is likely. The books vanished on election night November 6, officials warned they must be produced by noon last Saturday or face prosecutorial action.
Local Red Cross roll call chairwoman Mrs. Herman Eggers reports the two hundred member ship quota is likely to be surpassed. Appalachian State Teachers College students and faculty have driven receipts higher than past years with several communities, including Blowing Rock, not yet reporting. Members listed include Boone Aubrey L Eggers Ralph Winkler Wade Brown Councill Watt Gragg and many more with Appalachian State Teachers College names and society contributions totaling prior listed sums.
Judge N A Sinclair presides at the Fayetteville special term of Watauga Superior Court for civil cases. The session opened Monday and progress runs ahead of schedule as about thirty cases were disposed of by Wednesday afternoon. A veteran barrister praises the court for precision and dispatch. Lawyers foresee the entire docket cleared within the two week term.
Prof Roy Dotson was chosen principal of Boone High School to replace Guy H Hill who resigned. Dotson, already on the faculty, earned a B S two years ago and has taught in county schools. He is doing interim work at Duke University for a masters. Hill moved to Mount Airy to sell auto accessories.
Representative Robert L. Doughton arrived in Washington to join the Ways and Means Committee on a tax study. He said no tax increases are planned unless absolutely necessary and will consult with President Roosevelt and Secretary Morgenthau before shaping the next fiscal year’s program. He will stay until the week before Christmas and favors a plan to pay veterans, especially the needy ones.
Manure is best applied during fall and winter. On average soils about ten two horse loads per acre should be broadcast and plowed under promptly. This timing preserves nutrients and helps destroy pests and diseases by exposing them to freezing conditions. If applied in spring or summer it should be well rotted.
Farmers from most townships gathered before the Watauga County Commissioners to urge hiring a county farm demonstration agent. They urged funding via tax levy, but officials said the levy is set until next year. A decision was postponed to December 14 and 15 meetings with a strong show of support from farmers.
Mrs. Stanley Harris county chair man of the Tubercular Christmas Seal campaign says stamps are on sale in Watauga and urges local support. The 1934 drive marks the fifty anniversary of the fight on tuberculosis in the United States and features a cottage scene in Adirondacks where Treudeau began the work. Seventy five percent of funds stay in Watauga for destitute tubercular patient treatment.
The annual bazaar sponsored by the missionary circles of the Methodist Church will take place in the church basement on Thursday December 6 from 3 to 6 pm. The sale includes handmade embroidery crochet items plus home made candy and cake. Everyone is invited to attend.
Local paper announces extensive Christmas advertising in next week edition. Publishers urge business men to submit copy rapidly with decorative materials supplied. printers need material this week to complete the large workload. Cooperation with the solicitor is encouraged for mutual advantage.
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