Deep Gap Christmas Program Ends With Generous Gift Drive
The Consolidated School of Deep Gap hosted a Christmas program with speeches and a play by the Literary Society. Principal Miss Theodosiac led a public talk, and donations funded the playground debt and a light plant project. W. C. Greene and others aided, while a separate incident caused by drunkenness led to a shooting. Mr. Carroll wounded and hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Watson
Consolidated School of
Deep Gap
Eep Gap
Avery
W. C. GS See
Nny
Rth
Winston-Salem
Pennsylvania
Deep Rose
G. B. Miller
E. C. Greer
Alice Roll
Aarty
Maggie Lewis
Jewel Woman
Wesley Randall Reynolds
Carroll
Wilkes
North Wilkesboro
I. Chadwick
Gaitheron
Beaufort
Chadwick
Brookside News Notes Holiday Visits and Local Advances
Brookside residents recount holiday visits from Vance Young and John Howell to their parents W N Howell. Joe Blackburn of Chicago sent a Victrola to his parents. Cam enjoys a new residence and plays Old Folks at Home by the fireside. A trip to Johnson City and Bristol hints at a possible engagement. River View school closes after Christmas with a festive tree. New River freezes over amid cold spell. A regional snuff trend surfaces in Bald Mountain township with a bizarre method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Vance, Young
John Howell
W. N. Howell
Cottontail
Young
Joe Blackburn
Chicago
Ill
C. M. Blackburn
Brookside
Cam
Arthur Winebarger
Lyda Castle
Loyd Castle
Sarah Norris
Johnson City
Bristol
Ronda Parker
Steubenville
Ohio
Lonnie Parker
Patterson School
Legerwood
Gladys
Geraldine Fry
Konnarock
Flat Top
Blowing Rock
River View
H. .L Lyon
Mary Lillian Lyon
New River
Bald Mt
Beauty and home surroundings reflect town spirit
Beauty shows in sunlit scenes and home surroundings. The piece urges making the home and town beautiful as a measure of character and asks readers to declare their purpose for another season.
Christmas Balloons and Fireworks Delight Local Shoppers
Mr A G Miller a local merchant sent up red white and blue balloons and gave fire crackers to customers. Miss Dollie Greene, training as a nurse at Lincolnton, visited her parents Mr and Mrs Lee Greene for the holidays. The wintry weather kept residents indoors Sunday and Monday, the coldest so far this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Miller
Dollie Greene
Lincolnton
Lee’ Greene
Winter Care of the Milk Cow
The milk cow must be kept comfortable in winter to maintain profitable milk production. Provide a well ventilated, well lit stall with no direct air drafts, ample bedding, convenient clean drinking cups, and regular feeding routines. Gentle handling and avoiding stress, especially for high producers, ensure steady milk flow and increased output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Arey
Office of Dairy Extension
Jersey
Tere
Bradleys plan Florida work and Knoxville visit correct
Mr Grady Bradley, a carpenter, orders the Democrat to his Florida address for four months and will travel with Mrs Bradley to Knoxville to stay with her parents during his absence. They depart Saturday morning. Vocational group from Brushy Forks plans a Florida truck trek seeking employment amid concerns about Wesley Reynolds tied to a shooting at Deep Gap last Thursday. Reynolds, under suspended sentence, allegedly violated bond. critics urge penalties be enforced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Bradley
Florida
Bradley
Knoxville
Wesley Reynolds
Deep Gap
Reynolds
Christmas Quiet Day at Valle Crucis
Christmas passed quietly with a few trees and children's programs. Gifts and remembrances reflected the season and neighbors shared cheer. Prohibition kept alcohol away, and the community showed morals and churchgoing while local railroad hopes faced obstacles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valle Crucis
Santa Claus
Bootleg
D. F. Mast
I. T. Johnson
Baby
Jefferson
J. M. Shull
James Taylor
Phillip Mast
Frank Taylor
Worth While Club Christmas Meeting Recalls Festive Program
The Worth While Club held a happy Christmas gathering with a program by Mrs. Stevenson and others. Guests enjoyed songs and readings, an honorary members social discussed, and gifts were exchanged around a star and bell decorated tree. The next meeting is Jan 1 at 7 30 p m hosted by Mrs John Freer with Mrs F M Huggins as associate hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worth While Club
Christ
Matthew
Charles Stevenson
F. M. Huggins
Mack Greer
W. C. Greer
Ralph Winkler
John F.freer
F. M. Hugins
Local Boone Notes Share Births Wounds And Visits
Mrs Henry J Hardin recovers from an operation after a stay in Statesville hospital. Dr English of Johnson City will practice at Watauga Hospital Monday. Miss Virginia Dula heads to Winston-Salem for a three month business course. Fred Teague of Blowing Rock loses a leg after shotgun discharge and recovers at Watauga Hospital. J Turner Hendrix of Bristol Tenn visits. Baby Kathryn Gray born at Watauga Hospital to Mr and Mrs Frank McGhee. The Cottrell Hagaman store changes hands boosting local groceries. Poly Moretz marries Verlie Winebarger at the groom's home in Boone. Local families visit and travel for holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English
Johnson City
Watauga Hospital
Virginia
A. H. Dula
Winston-Salem
Hugh Watson
Fred Teague
Blowing Rock
J. Turner Hendrix
Bristol, Tenn
The
Reynolds Tobacco Co
Mrs. Hendrix
Bristol
J. C. Farthing
Frank McGhee
Kathryn Gray
F. A. Linney
Matheson
Taylorsville
Linney
Poly Moretz
Boone
Ralph Moretz
Verlie Winebarger
Jeffcoat
Young Moretz
Democrat
Lucy
J. M. Moretz
Meredith College
Christmas in Town and County at Large
Christmas in the hill country of North Carolina featured cold winter weather and a quiet Sabbath. Ex Mayor Hahn and J. L. Qualls organized a substantial community chest, and town ladies funded an empty stocking fund for the needy. Contributions supported Grandfather Orphanage with canned goods and clothing, sent on Christmas Eve, praised by the orphanage management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Hahn
J. L. Qualls
Democrat
Boone Hits Unusually Cold Snap Record
Boone endures extreme cold with thermometers ranging from 10 to 18 below when shielded readings are considered. Reports say indoors show 15 below while exposed readings reach 12, and creeks and ponds still carry heavy ice for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Poplar Grove News Notes Highlight Local Holiday Visits
Miss Stella Sherrill taught at Heaton North Carolina spent holidays with family. H R Maltba recently released from Johnson City hospital spent part of week with relatives. George and Mrs. Greene of Kingsport Tennessee visited Greene family. Ruth Blair of Howards Creek visited A E Vanney. Virginia Maltba and son F M Maltba visited R L Maltba in Black Earth Wisconsin. A E Vanney hosted Christmas gathering December 25 with games and refreshments. Muriel Hodges of Hodges Gap hosted a Christmas party December 25 with games music and treats. Artie Hodges and others visited relatives on Laurel Fork over holidays. Muriel Sallie Hodges Pearl Gragg Earl Blackburn Alfred Bennett attended with Fred Winkler family over weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Sherrill
Heaton
N. C
H. R. Maltba
Johnson City
George Greene
Kingsport
Tenn
Green
J. H. Greene
Ruth Blair
Howards Creek
A. E. Vanney
Virginia Maltba
F. M. Maltba
R. L. Maltba
Black Earth
Wisconsin
Vanney
Murriel Hodges
Hodges Gap
Messrs . L
G. L. Hodges
Hodge
Artie Hodges
Laurel Fork
Muriel
Sallie Hodges
Pearl Gragg
Earl Blackburn
Alfred Bennett
Fred Winkler
Important Meeting On County Agent Work
Mr I O Schaub State Farm Extension Agent Raleigh will be at the court house 11 am January 20 1926 to discuss County Agent work. All farmers and taxpayers urged to attend. Commissioners seek input and will hear speakers. By order of the Board of County Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. O. Schaub
State Farm Extension
Raleigh
N. C
Court House
Board of County Commissioners
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vance Presnell
Green Miller
Albert and
James Bingham
Ronda Fox
Brushy Forks
Amicus P. S
Henry J. Hardin
Statesville
Cash
Cottrell and Hagaman
Mr. Cottrell
Mr. Hagaman
D. J. Cottrell
Clint Thomas
Bryan Farm
Thomas
Bryan Hill
Pink Hodges
Adams
Hodges
Thomas Hampton
Whiting Lumber Company
Shulls Mills
Cherokee County
Bascomb Johnson
Lenoir
Washington
W. Roy
B. C. Johnson
W. B. McDonald
South Dakota
H. L. Wilson
Margaret Linney
State College For Women At
Greensboro
Baxter
Duke University
Poplar Grove
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