Parks Bill Advances as Parks Movement Grows
A Washington dispatch reports the House passed the Templar-Parker bill awaiting presidential signature with President Coolidge favorable. North Carolina and Virginia leaders push for national parks in the Blue Ridge Smokies Linville Gorge Grandfather Mountain and Roan Mountain areas with a treasury reserve for study and boundary determinations.
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Washington
Greensboro
Park
House
Senate
Coolidge
Mrs Elizabeth Greene Dies After Two Year Illness
Mrs Elizabeth Greene widow of Rev David Greene died at Meat Camp home on Saturday after a two year illness. Interment was at Meat Camp Church burying ground with services by Rev L C Eggers and L A Wilson. She was 78 and a devout Baptist member for 59 years. Survived by two children Mrs H S Jones of Zionville R D and Mr R M Green of Boone.
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Elizabeth Greene
David Greene
Meat Camp
Meat Camp Church
L. C. Eggers
L. A. Wilson
H. S. Jones
Zionville
R. M. Green
Boone
North Carolina Legislature Reviews Taxes and Road Bond Plan
The weekly legislative resume covers debate over a $20,000,000 road bond, a gasoline tax rise to four cents, a proposed state constabulary, redistricting, and a sales tax proposal. Supporters push finance and governance measures while opposition voices warn of higher costs and debates over education evolution and police proposals.
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M. L. Shipman
Raleigh
House
General Assembly
Senate
Sams
Forsyth
McLeans
Tobe Connor
North Carolina
Pete Murphy
Rowan
Wade
Social Committee
Jackson
Madison
Finance Committee
State Board of Assessments
Comrade Sunday School Class Holds Quarterly Meeting
The Comrade Sunday School class of the M. E. Church held its quarterly business and social meeting at the Crickter Hotel last Friday. President Mrs. A E South opened the session and Miss Billy Todd presided. Treasurer Mrs. South presented a favorable year report and officers were elected for the coming year.
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M. E. Church
Critcker Hotel
A. E. South
Billy Todd
W. G. Hartzog
Secy-Treas
Rev W M Baird Dies At Home In Matney
The Rev W M Baird of Matney a Seventh Day Adventist minister died last Monday in his 68th year. A Wynan gan native he leaves two children Mrs Pres McGhinnis of Vilas and Miss Libbie Baird. Both were present at his passing with Libbie arriving Sunday evening.
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W. M. Baird
Matney
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Baird
Wynangan
Pres. McGhinnis
Vilas
Libbie Baird
Albemarle
Libbie
Livingston Club Meeting With Miss Avett and Trivett
The Livingston Club and Missionary Society of the Methodist church met at Miss Trivett's home on February 16 with Miss Louise Avett and Miss Annie Lee Trivett. Treasurers and secretaries reported encouraging balances and rising membership as visitors Ruth Avett of Davenport College and Virginia Jenkins of Lexington joined. Jenkins spoke on Searrit activities and Sunday School work, followed by a social hour and refreshments.
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Livingston Club
Young Ladies Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Louise Avett
Annie Lee Trivett
Blonde Bess Describes Mike the Goldfish Globe Trotter
A boarding house resident, Blonde Bess, jokes that her fellow lodger circles the globe daily, claiming the traveler is Mike the goldfish. The quip reflects lighthearted salon chatter about travel and curiosity in the living quarters.
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Bess
Mike
Status of North Carolina Sites for Proposed National Parks
Representative Doughton said all sites in North Carolina will be considered for the proposed national parks. Dr Temple, likely to join the park commission, assured him every site including Grandfather Mountain and Linville Gorge will receive adequate consideration and careful inspection.
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Shenandoah Valley
Appalachian Mountains
Virginia
Great Smoky Mountain
North Carolina
Tennesse
Appalachian
Secretary of the Interior
Smoky Mountain
Doughton
Bulwinkle
Linville Gorge
Roan Mountain
Appalachians
Noth Carolina
Tennessee
Rockies
United States
Hurbert Work
Father
Appalachian Range of Mountains
Temple
Park Commission
Watauga County Readies for Booming Potato Crop
County agents urge rapid seed potato expansion as Watauga farmers plant on a large scale. Freight reductions to the Carolinas and Georgia support early market entry for seed and eating stock. Seed prices rise after Feb 23. Maine seed shipments anticipated to meet local demand.
Snowstorm and Local Events in Boone Appalchian School Notes
A snow storm hit Boone with thunder and lightning. Thieves stole 1200 to 1500 dollars in shoes and clothing from Dock Mast's store while he was at church. Rev. F M Huggins led devotional services at the Training School. A Valentine party was held by the First Year Cooking Class with Miss Dale and guests including Mr. E A Poe. Ruth Dotson won candy heart contest. Miss Horton and Mr Dean Brown Bingham announced for marriage on Feb 28 at the Methodist church. Boone girls beat Lenoir High School 16 to 14 in basketball.
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Boone
Dock Mast
F. M. Huggins
Miss Dale
E. A. Poe
Ruth Dotson
B. B. Dougherty
J. M. Downam
J. D. Rankin
Mr. Poe
Carrie Horton
Dean Brown Bingham
Methodist Church
North Carolina
Carrie Coffey
Miss Horton
Ruth Cottrell
Lenoir High School
J. M. Downum
Dynamite Seals Grave of Floyd Collins in Cave
In Cave City Kentucky Floyd Collins dies trapped in Sand Cave after days of isolation and failed rescue efforts. Detonation to seal the cave releases boulders and marks end of the perilous search as funeral rites proceed and crowds depart.
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Cave City
Floyd Collins
Sand Cave
Planting prospects and guidance for farmers in 1925
The article notes growers in large planting centers are reducing acreage and signals that 1925 may be a good time to plant. It advises planting potatoes for seed, shipping as table stock if seed fails, and offers assistance from agents to help farmers start production.
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Weaver
Blue Ridge Mountains
Smoky Mountains
Grandfather Mountain
Mr. Greer
Blowing Rock
Department of State Police
Chowan
N. C
Pamlico
Veterans Bureau
Bertie County
Mount Gould Landing
Farmers’ Union
Farmers’ Alliance
Potato Growers Association
South
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Florida
Eastern Carolina
New York
Watauga
Blair
Treas
Association
Maine
Steele
Watauga County
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