Local Happenings in Watauga County and Surrounding Areas
Local notices report Mr. T Hill Farthing and family returning from Bristol, Miss Virginia Councill visiting Boone, Mrs. M B Woosley's appendicitis recovery in Statesville, and the death of Mr. Wm Elrod in Blowing Rock. Upcoming events include Teacher Training School with Prof O W Woosley and Miss Virginia Jenkins, plus a February sale by D Jones Cottrell. The bridge crew from Hickory moved toward the state line, and updates note Mr. Ashley's plans for a new home and possible business location. Weather notes say winter turnout in Watauga compares favorably with New York snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Ashley
Ashe County
Emma Moore
Ashley
Hallman Horton Wedding Ties Boone Residents
Miss Mattie Horton of Boone married E C Hallman of Catawba county on Saturday morning at the Critcher Hotel. Rev F M Huggins officiated. The couple will reside in Boone for the time being. Horton, a longtime local, is well known. Hallman, a plumbing contractor, has worked at the Training School and is widely regarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Horton
Boone
E. C. Hallman
Catawba County
Critcher Hotel
F. M. Huggins
Miss Horton
Marriage Invitation for Horton Brown in Boone
The invitation requests the honour of the people of Boone and vicinity for the marriage of Miss Carrie Rebecca Horton to Mr Dean Brown Bingham on Saturday February twenty eighth at eight o clock in the evening at the Methodist Church Boone North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Carrie Rebecca Horton
Dean Brown Bingham
Methodist
Boone, North Carolina
Boone Baptist Church Sets Sunday Schedule and Survey
Boone Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 10 a m worship at 10 a m and 7 p m Junior B Y P U at 5 p m Senior B Y P U at 6 p m Increased interest in the Sunday School leaders collaborate with nearby churches for a community religious survey planned for the fourth Sunday afternoon The pastor will preach Sunday morning on Belief in God and Christ and Sunday night on Moses A Wise Choice Public invitation extended to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Astor
God
Christ
Moses
Friday Afternoon Club Delights Members With Valentine Themed Program
Mrs. J. F. Hardin hosted the Friday Afternoon Club on February 6. The meeting featured musical solos a Valentine story and a musical reading. A fresh vegetable snack ham sandwiches cheese straws pickles and coffee followed with coconut and fruit cake. The president read a thanks letter from Mrs. W. G. Hartzog for flowers. Guests included Mrs. J. H. Hardin and Mrs. Russell Hodges. Next meeting set for Mrs. Walter Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Hardin
Love
O. L. Hardin
Sproles
Tracy Councill
F. A. Linney
B. J. Councill
Alma Barnes
W. G. Hartzog
J. H. Hardin
Russell Hodges
Walter Johnson
Good Religious Books For Home Use
F M Huggins advocates adding solid religious literature to homes. He cites Baptist Sunday School Board selections with prices, noting total cost around 10.35 and sources in Nashville Tennessee or Raleigh. He emphasizes the goal is to place good books in households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. Burroughs
Wallace
Dargan
Burroughs
Robertson
F. M. Huggins
Burial of Kathleen Hartzog Touches Boone Community
A large crowd gathers for the burial of Kathleen Jo Hartzog, four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Hartzog, with funeral at the Methodist church. The child died after a brief illness and was mourned by many in Boone and surrounding towns. The notice also lists dates and venues where taxpayers may seek help filing federal income tax returns.
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Kathleen Hartzog
Kathleen Jo
W. G. Hartzog
Boone Cemetery
Ann Stanley
Methodist Sunday School
Kathleen
Jesus
Boone
Critcker Hotel
Blowing Rock
Post Office
Skulls Mills
Meat Camp Notes From Boone Are Heartening
Mr John Lewis and family of Boone spent Sunday night with relatives on Meat Camp. Mr and Mrs James Miller of Linville moved back to Meat Camp and plan to enter the mercantile business. Groundhog weather and east storm fears loom over nearby sickness. L E Wilson and family visited at W A Proffits Saturday night. Sidney Wilson and sister Jessie joined Tamarack revival and visited uncle Frank South. Z T Watson of Brookside finished a twenty day writing school at Chestnut Grove last Saturday with diplomas awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lewis
Boone
James Miller
Linville
L. E. Wilson
W. A. Proffi
County-wide Plan to Consolidate Watauga Schools
The Board of Education will meet in Boone at the courthouse on the first Monday in March 1925 to discuss a county wide plan for consolidating the county schools. Citizens and school committeemen are urged to attend and contribute ideas. W F Sherwood and Smith Hagaman sign as commissioners and secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Court House
Boone
W. F. Sherwood
Com
Smith Hagaman
County Board Sets Tuesday for Road Matters Hearings
The Board of County Commissioners will investigate all road matters on the Tuesday after the first Monday in March with Monday reserved for routine county affairs. Those interested should take notice. Feb 12, 1925. S. C. Eggers, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
S. C. Eggers
Card of Thanks for Support During Illness and Death
We thank friends for kindness and help during the long illness and death of our husband father and grandfather May God’s blessings be with you all Mrs WM Elrod and family.
Reward Offered for Robbery Suspects in Sovill Store
A $100 reward is offered by T. L. Mast for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the party or parties who robbed his Sovill store on Wednesday night Feb 11. The robbers are described as heavily loaded with mens clothing and ladies coats and sweaters. Reports should be directed to the sheriff of Watauga County or other lawful officer. Dated Feb 12 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sovill
Watauga County
T. L. Mast
Merry Winter Evening Puzzle Fun for Families
A cheerful word puzzle inspires a family activity with witty clues and approachable terms. Instructions explain starting at numbered squares, placing one letter per square, and following crossings to solve horizontal and vertical words.
Bank Themed Crossword Clues Reflecting Finance Life
A list of across and down crossword style clues themed on banking and finance terms. Includes references to accounts, Greek letters, abbreviations, and compass points, with clues hinting at words like savings, matter of trust, and financial connections.
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Mr. T. Hill Farthing
Bristol
Virginia Councill
Banner Elk
Mrs
J. D. Councill
M. B. Woosley
Long
Statesville
Granite Falls
Democrat
Wm. Elrod
O. W. Woosley
Lexington
Virginia Jenkins
Salisbury
Western North Carolina Conference
Methodist Church
Hickory
State Highway Commission
Vanney Farm
State Line
Charles Younce
S. C. Eggers Co
Government Hospital
Memphis
D. Jones Cottrell
W. Roy Butler
Sam D. Butler
Mountain City
Tenn
Tennessee
Butler
W. A. Stanbury
Raleigh
Nashville
J. S. Stanbury
Watauga
New York
Hallman
Horton
Fred Thomson
Gallagher
Bingham-Horton
Boone Baptist Church
Watauga Co
Lovill, N. C
James H. Caldwell & Co
L. H. Holler
Boone, N. C
Eureka Mfg. Co
East St. Louis
North Wilkesboro
Wilkes Hatchery
J. C. Henry
Ford Truck
W. L. Holfhouser
N. C
Newland
Iva Bagby Harris
Johnson City
White Leghorn
Ferris and Puritas
Rich Mountain Poultry Association
T. P. Adams
Secy
Zionville
S. QO. Stanbury
Boone Electric CO
MAZDA
Boone Electric Company
Savings Department
Oklahoma
Watauga County Bank
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