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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1934
Page
8
The Boone High School student newspaper reflects on the death of Mr. Hill and honors his leadership while vowing to move forward under a new principal. It notes attendance contests ending with swap visits between winning and losing rooms, praising improved records and the sense of community.
Freshman girls entertained the Freshman boys after a close attendance race, with Miss Graybear and Mrs. Pyatte organizing and Mr. Christenbury sponsoring the winners. Senior boys hosted a party for the girls in the cafeteria with Tom Moore giving the welcome and games, as Mr. Christenbury and Mr. Crook watched.
A school column laments changes after Mr Hill leaves. The piece portrays gloom, lost inspiration, and waning interest among students and teachers. It Railes at the drop in energy and asks if things will ever return to normal with Mr Hill gone.
The orchid described as Me dusa head resembles a head with long disheveled hair, noted for its unusual appearance and striking morphologic likeness to a human head.
The Week in Washington profiles Macrner Stod dard Eccles the Utah banker chosen as the new Federal Reserve Board governor. Once a prominent Utah banker turned Treasury adviser he advocates strong government control of credit and currency and close Treasury cooperation.
The President backs stronger Federal Reserve support for government bonds and a larger public works program, opposes direct treasury dole to the unemployed, and favors a federal managed unemployment insurance system funded by workers and employers. He hints at support for old age insurance though timing remains uncertain.
Lost black sow pig with white feet and nose and a white body spot weighs 25 pounds. Finder should notify W. J. Thomas, Zionville, North Carolina. Also a house for rent in Boone starting December 1, 1934. Contact J. C. McConnell in Boone or write to Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Smith Hagaman.
Notice that Roe Greer and Glenn Greer have applied for parole to the Governor of North Carolina. They were convicted at the April 1934 term of Watauga Court for larceny and sentenced to 12 months on the roads. Objections may be filed with the Governor or the Commissioner of Paroles. This November 28, 1934. Will Greer, Applicant.
Experts debate a workable plan while business leaders shift toward the Administration. Officials forecast a vigorous spending program with no currency inflation but a surge in banking credit. Reports of a record Christmas retail trade contrast with muted expectations for permanent recovery before late 1935.
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