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Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1934

Page

8

Dr Matheson Heads Duke Alumni Group In Watauga

The Watauga Division of the Duke University Alumni Association met at Central Dining Hall on the Appalachian State Teachers College campus Monday night. Dr William Matheson was elected president with Dr W Amos Abrams as vice president and Leonard Bury as secretary treasurer. A banquet followed and alumni gathered with many Duke friends in attendance.

Watauga Duke University Alumni Association Appalachian State Teachers College W. Amos Abrams Duke University Beckie Holton Winston-Salem Duke Alleghany Ashe Counties Watauga Association William Matheson Leonard Bury W. V. McConnell Beckie Horton Laura McConnell Evelyn Arthur

Deaths of Miss Naomi Cook and Mrs Day Recap Regional Losses

Miss Naomi Cook 55 of Pineola dies after a long illness. Interment at Pineola after Presbyterian service led by Rev. Camp. Survived by brothers W. M. Cook Boone and F. A. Cook Pineola. Mrs. Nancy Isabelle Day 58 of Blowing Rock dies December 12 after a long illness. funeral December 14 with Rev. Eggers and Rev. Will Cook. Survived by husband five children ten grandchildren and mother in Blowing Rock. longtime Mount Vernon Church member.

Naomi Cook Pineola W. M. Cook Boone Presbyterian Church Mr. Camp W. M F. A. Cook Nancy Isabelle Day Blowing Rock R. C. Eggers Will Cook

Death of Edward Walser at Blowing Rock

Edward Walser, 18, resident of Blowing Rock Route 1, died at home last Friday with cause not given. Funeral and interment were Friday. Survived by father Virgil Walser, sisters Doris and Alice, brothers Willie, Amos and Dewey Walser of Blowing Rock.

Edward Walser Blowing Rock Route 1 Virgil Walser Doris Alice Willie Amos Dewey Walser

Protection for Roadside Shrubs Promoted by Official

State Highway and Public Works Commission general counsel Charles Ross urges publishing a 1924 statute protecting roadside shrubs near highways. It defines misdemeanor penalties for damaging trees, crops, or litter within 100 yards of state and public roads, with exemptions for officials performing duties. The piece includes a poem excerpt and a personal reflection.

Charles Ross State Highway and Public Works Commission North Carolina State Highway Commission

SPECIAL NOTICES FOR SALE AND EMPLOYMENT OFFERS

Sale of saw mill and power. job cutting half a million feet of lumber by N. L. Harrison in Blowing Rock North Carolina. Dr C B Baughman eye ear nose and throat specialist will visit the office of Dr J B Hagaman Boone North Carolina on the first Monday of each month. Man wanted for Rawleigh route of 800 families write today Rawleigh Dept NCL 56 SA Richmond Virginia.

N. L. Harrison Blowing Rock N. C Utp C. B. Baughman Elizabethton Tenn J. B. Hagaman Boone Rawleigh Dept NCL Richmond

Watauga Post Enters Membership Campaign

The State Department of the American Legion designates the Lenoir post as the opposing unit to the Watauga Post and initiates a broad push to recruit many members at once. The list of current members includes R. E. Kelly, Lyles H. Harris, J. W. Norris, R. L. Gentry, and numerous others.

State Department of the American Legion Lenoir Watauga Post R. E. Kelly Lyles H. Harris J. W. Norris R. L. Gentry C. W. Teal R. D. Hedges R. C. McMahon

Ehringhaus Proposes Duck and Goose Cleaning Trick

Raleigh governor Ehringhaus offers a parboiling method to remove the wild taste from ducks and geese. He suggests wrapping a brick in cloth and placing it in the cooking water. Despite living near abundant waterfowl, he says he has never hunted wild birds.

Raleigh, N. C Ehringhaus

Lincoln County Poultry Growers Sell 14000 Pounds in Four Sales

Lincoln County poultry growers report total sales exceeding 14 000 pounds across four recent markets. The shipments reflect steady demand as farmers move product from local flocks to buyers in the region.

Lincoln County Poultry Growers

Chick Brooding and Silo Growth Reported in North Carolina

Catawba County begins 3000 baby chicks for broilers with an equal number planned in the next weeks. A survey by John A Arey shows 409 new silos erected and filled in the season, Mecklenburg farmers leading with 96 new silos.

Catawba John A. Arey North Carolina Meckelnburg

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