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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
2
December 19 1918 marks a notable event involving ERPRIVERG and local entities. This brief item notes the individuals and organizations connected to the proceedings and highlights the historical context of that date.
The Red Cross plans a Christmas Roll Call asking every resident sixteen and older to donate a dollar whether renewing or joining. Influenza limits a county campaign, but funds aid wounded soldiers in Europe and relief for war victims in France Russia and Germany. Send dollars and if no card is on hand a membership card will be issued.
The article reports the school closing for Chritron holidays from Friday noon the 20th and reopening on Tuesday the 31st. It mentions a Sunday dinner with Prof Greer and family, ongoing Sunday School at the girls hall led by Prof Greer, plans for Christmas day religious exercises, and appeals to State Senator Capt Lovill for campus improvement funds. It also tributes Grif boys returning after sacrifice in World War I.
After victory in Europe Watauga residents are urged to join the Red Cross Christmas Roll Call. Chairman I G Greer says the need for relief and services continues through demobilization. Adults are asked for a heart and a dollar. youths join via school auxiliaries at twenty five cents a year.
F H Fries Winston Salem state director urged War Savings Committee to push continued holding and additional purchases of War Savings Certificates. Telegram from W L Adno stresses tightening wartime financing and repays to fund troops, treasury plans, and future campaigns.
A pretty home wedding occurred at the Edmington home in Newl Virginia on November 27 at 3 30 PM. Thomas Winkler of Beaver Dam Virginia and Elena C daughter of Mr Edmiaton were married. Dr Gwaltney officiated. Neighbors provided a large supper and Thanksgiving dinner followed. The couple, formerly from Watangana, are popular locally and well regarded. May their lives be long and happy. One Peesenr.
An old adage backs prudence amid renewed influenza outbreaks in multiple towns. Physicians urge avoiding crowds and closing businesses briefly to save lives. The letter notes Christmas socializing risks and suggests a short shutdown to protect loved ones and hasten recovery of essential work. Also offers a seven year-old cow and hay stacks for sale by I. L. Smith in Polar Grove.
Administrators Siva Hagamay and W F Reese of the Watauga County North Carolina estate of W U Reese deceased notify creditors to exhibit claims by September 30 1919 at Boone NY and urge immediate payment of debts. Also listed are a handwork shop address and attorney H Binaman with filing details dated September 80 1918.
North Carolina Wataga County notice states J O Cottrell is administrator of Rufus Ray deceased. Creditors must exhibit claims by October 80th, 1919, at Boone NC. otherwise barred. Debtors urged to settle immediately. Administrative date October 3, 1918.
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