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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1927
Page
5
The notice compiles church announcements and news prepared by various pastors for local churchgoers. It lists upcoming services, events, reminders, and religious observances across congregations in the area.
Advent Christian announces Sunday school at 10 o clock Sunday morning preaching at 11 by Rev. S E Gragg Loyal Workers meet at 6 30 p m Prayer meeting Tuesday night at the church Choir practice Thursday night Everyone invited to attend any or all services.
Boone Baptist announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by superintendent W R Gragg. Pastor Rev P A Mieka preaches at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Po Uls. 6 p.m. Mid week prayer is Wednesday at 7 p.m. All are invited to attend all services at this church.
Sunday school at 9 45 with J D Rankin as superintendent and several Bible classes led by A M Norton E N Hahn Mrs J L Winkler and J B Steele. 11 oclock sermon by Pastor Claude H Moser on And there was no room for them in the inn. 6 15 Junior and Senior Leagues meet. 7 oclock sermon. No mid week prayer service next week. We welcome the stranger at our door.
Rev J A Yount presides at St Marks Lutheran with Bailey Camp services first Sunday monthly at 11 am Sunday school at 10 am Grace Lutheran Boone holds services second and fourth Sundays at 11 am with Sunday school at 9 45 am Vespers on first and third Sundays at 7 30 pm at Episcopal church on Main Street opposite Daniel Boone Hotel Holy Communion Church fourteen miles west of Boone at Clark's Creek services on the eighth Sunday monthly at 11 am Sunday school at 9 45 am Banner Elk chapel services near town
On the fourth Sunday of each month at 3 p m the public is cordially invited to all listed services. The notice emphasizes welcoming attendees and participating in the gatherings.
Dr. Frank Crane argues against capital punishment, saying killing harms both the individual and society. He notes deterrence is debated and favors reforms to address crime by improving conditions rather than vengeance. He also proposes transferring pardons from governors to a court-appointed board.
The article argues life imprisonment should be more certain and that pardons will be granted only to those properly entitled to them, signaling stricter standards for clemency.
North Carolina extension horticulturist H R Niswonger cites a Warrensville grower who produced 110 bushels from half an acre and canned 100 cases selling at 3 20 a case. The man kept costs on a strict ledger with total expenses 141 65 and net profit 178 35, signaling potential for expanded operations and broader use of home grown canned vegetables in western North Carolina.
A horrific incident describes a wire wrapped around the head and through the eyelids of a young girl, with authorities estimating the death occurred about 12 hours earlier. Local investigators are pursuing leads on the suspect and motive.
The Entre Nous club gathered Friday afternoon at Mrs. J. C. McConnell’s Oak Street home for sewing and a clever state guessing contest won by Mrs. James Mast. Tea, sandwiches, fruit salad in orange cups, and stuffed strawberry rings followed. The group plans to meet December 30 with Mrs. Will Payne.
Providence Massachusetts reports a faint glimmer of hope as tapping sounds are detected from the sunken submarine S-4. Rescue plans hinge on calmer seas and delivering air by tomorrow through a hose line to the listening compartment.
Machias Maine newspaper notes Talbot H Crane recently turned six with a luncheon attended by seven boys and girls in a local celebration. The item reads with a light social tone typical of the period.
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