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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1934
Page
2
Miss Nancy Lewis and Mrs. R F Coffey hosted guests at the home of Mrs Coffey. Plans were set for a Christmas tree and program at the Commercial Hotel with gifts to the needy. Members heard readings and reviews, then a two course collation.
Steve Horton aged 37, a respected local Black resident, died last Saturday from what is believed to be a heart attack while preparing to slaughter a hog. Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church with Rev Rock Horton and Rev Swan officiating. Interment followed in the colored community cemetery. Survivors include his parents June and Betty Horton, his wife, and several brothers and sisters.
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