Road meeting drafts plan for scenic highway from north to south
A national importance road meeting was held in Morganton on December 19 with sixty delegates from Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia and Florida. Hugh McRae was elected chairman then president with I G Greer Morganton secretary and A M Kistler treasurer. The proposed route would run from northern cities through Shenandoah Valley Independence Galax Sparta Jefferson Boone Newland Marion to Spartanburg and on to Florida via Atlanta Jacksonville. The group aims to rush completion of the scenic route, calling it a major American drive.
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Morganton
Caldwell Hotel
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Hu McRae
Wilmington
A. M. Kistler
Hugh McRae
I. G. Greer
Boone
Great Northern
Shenandoah Valley
Independence
Galax
Sparta
Jefferson
Newland
Marion
Spartanburg
Atlanta
Jacksonville
McRae
America
Kistler
Beatrice Cobb
The
News-Herald of
Mexican Bean Beetle in North Carolina Alert
Farmers in western North Carolina are urged to obtain the November Bulletin of the State Department of Agriculture titled The Mexican Bean Beetle in North Carolina. It will be mailed free on application to the Editor Extension Service in Raleigh.
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North Carolina
State Department of Agriculture
Editor Extension Service
Raleigh
Holidays in Boone marked by charity and restraint
Christmas in Boone featured generous giving by Baptist and Methodist groups to aid the needy, with many dinners and receptions enhancing the holiday. Fireworks caused minor annoyance but no harm, while townspeople enjoyed the season's spirit of sharing and joy.
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Boone
A T S Will Open Next Monday
A T S announces opening next Monday January 5 as school holidays end. The past week featured study, friendships, entertainment, and sports with chapel interest and Christmas programs by education and music classes.
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A.T.S
Flowe
Greer
Miss Rouse
Huggins
Great revival ends with 130 conversions in Valle Crucis
Rev. Taylor on the Watauga Circuit concludes a two week revival at Valle Crucis noted as the county's most remarkable. Crowded services, inter-church cooperation, and a substantial prayer meeting turnout mark the event. Friday prior Christmas he started services at Henson's chapel with ongoing attendance and strong harvest prospects for the Master.
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Taylor
Watauga
Valle Crucis
the Democrat
Henson’s
Ford Car Delivers A Poultry Pest Interception
An incident near the county home onMonday saw Mr Hester driving a Ford flivver when a chicken hawk swooped toward turkeys and chickens. The hawk struck the car fender and fell dead, marking an unusual instance of vehicle aided pest control.
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Hester
Hawk
Advent Services With Episcopal Church Ministers
Reverend S. E. Gragg will conduct Sunday Advent services at eleven o'clock in the Episcopal church. Reverend W. L. Trivett will lead the evening service at 7 15. A cordial invitation to attend is extended to all.
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S. E. Gragg
Episcopal Church
W. L. Trivett
Ratskill Campaign Ends with 2701 Tails Reported
The rat tail contest run by the county agent and schools in Watauga County closed December 20 with 2701 tails collected. Dewey Bingham won 10 in gold from the Watauga County Bank for submitting 560 tails, followed by Clay Pennell with 191 tails and other prizes from local merchants. The event involved 42 participants and drew praise for local cooperation despite limited teacher participation, and organizers plan a bigger effort next year. The piece also describes the Daniel Boone Hotel project in Boone, its financing, scope, and amenities as a potential tourist draw.
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Dewey Bingham
Rutherwood
Watauga County Bank
Clay Pennell
Zionville
Frank Wyke
Boone
Boone Hardware Company
Rolf Wilson
Tennessee
Davidson Department Store
Ize
Joe Triplett
Triplett
Cash Grocery
Mansfield Miller
Boone Clothing Company
Steele
Watauga
Comedy Screening Sparks Producer Writer Exchange
Producer critiques the humor as coarse while the scenario writer insists jokes will be screened before public release. Evidence of tension over editing and approval processes hints at differing visions for the final product.
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Dan Sells
Campaign to test cows for tuberculosis in Watauga
A Department of Agriculture employee urged Watauga County to adopt a tuberculosis testing program for cattle. If disease is found, animals would be killed and owners paid by the government. Officials seek an impartial hearing next Monday with state and federal support for eradication efforts.
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Department of Agriculture
Watauga
Students of Medicine
Bob Honeycutt Injured in Lumber Haul Accident
R L Honeycutt a well known local figure suffered a serious leg injury while hauling lumber on the Boone Blowing Rock road last Saturday. Dr Perry set the broken bones above the ankle and the patient is resting as well as could be expected.
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Bob” Honeycutt
R. L. Honeycutt
Boone
Blowing Rock
Perry
Dynamite Vandals Hit Blowing Rock Stores on Christmas
At 2 am Christmas morning a Ford touring car vandals used dynamite to damage Reeves building Bank Holfhouser and Green stores and the Post Office causing shattered glass and walls. Five youths Fred Young Claude Jeague Howard Oxentine Oscar Pitts Hal Ward were arrested and bound in $1000 each except Ward who escaped. evidence unclear and suspects unnamed.
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Blowing Rock
Reeves
Post Office
Craig
Bank
Holfhouser
Green
Yonahlossee Road
State Road
Fred Young
Claude Jeague
Howard Oxentine
Oscar Pitts
Hal Ward
Ward
Duke University Is Now a Reality
Raleigh notes Duke University obtained an amended charter today with W P Few, R L Flowers, Joseph G Brown, and Rev W A Stanbury filing the papers. The piece recalls Bishop Kilgo’s role and influence as the institution reaches fruition despite his opposition to football.
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Duke University
John Carlisle Kilgo Coul
Dukes
Kilgo
Moon Agriculture Might Help Earth Food Problems
Harold Hotelling of the Stanford food bureau spoke at the American Statistical Association convention about lunar agricultural potential. He noted atomic energy advances could enable exploiting moon resources for future food production.
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Chicago
Harold Hotelling
Food Bureau
Leland Stanford University
American Statistical Association
Direct Method Dialogue in Court Over Assault Claim
The defendant claims to be a peaceful citizen while the judge notes the evidence of him knocking the plaintiff senseless. The prisoner responds that violence was the only way to obtain peace.
Shot and Death Near Christmas in Mt Zion Area
A man named Mont Wellborn Jr. was killed on Christmas Day after an alleged confrontation at Mont Wellborn Sr.’s home. Chilo Greene faced trial in Rocky Point for the shooting, claiming Wellborn attacked with a knife as Greene defended himself with a shotgun. Greene remains in Boone jail awaiting bond decisions.
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Chilo Greene
Rocky Point
Mont Wellborn, Jr
Mt. Zion
Wellborn
Greene
Boone
A. G Miller
Dollie Greene
Sallie
Sally Wellborn
Alfred Watson
Deep Gap
Ida Welch
J. E. Luther
Clyde Winebarger
Winebarger
Wilkes
Fafe
Death of Aged Citizen Peter Auton Found in Boone Area
Peter Auton, about 80, was found dead in his yard near Boone after being unseen since Wednesday. The body showed extensive freezing and mutilation by hogs, with only 25 cents found on him. He was beloved for his honesty and ability. burial occurred Monday at Winkler cemetery.
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Peter Auton
Boone
Pete
Winkler
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Wilkesboro
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Watauga County
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Pete” Auton
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