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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1933
Page
7
A columnist argues that perceptions of harsher winters stem from memory rather than climate shift. Weather Bureau data show no long term change in average temperature or snowfall since records began. The piece notes 1876 1877 events and predicts future nostalgia will misstate past winters.
A writer recalls a half hour with President Hoover at the White House. He notes Hoover wants a year of “hibernation” away from public sight and predicts a future book. The piece praises American singers and cites Toscanini, Verdi, and baritone Scotti before praising a civic tribute for a great American singer.
A Washington taxi driver praises a fixed twenty cent city rate that applies to all rides within limits, boosting taxi use. He says he earned forty to forty five dollars weekly after costs after losing his job and starting a taxi business.
The Italian liner Conte di Savoia, 48 500 tons, will debut with Elmer Sperry gyro stabilizers. Installed at 1 000 000 dollars, the three stabilizers aim to keep the ship on an even keel in hurricanes. The vessel, which averaged 29.4 knots on a trial run, is pictured along with one stabilizer.
A worker notes the hardship of Saturdays off and low earnings while recalling better days during snow weeks. He stresses that with enough young men showing spirit, the country’s future remains secure.
Governor Char W. Bryan, aged 65, is seriously ill in Lincoln Nebraska with heart disease. An artificial respirator and oxygen therapy were used at his bedside to boost vitality and heart action as family members including his son Silas attend. He was elected to a third term after the recent election.
County aid payments totaling numerous small sums to residents and officials are itemized. Names include Bill Thomas Lettie Ward Peter Shell Hiram Wilson Shade Potter George Maltba Ella Triplett J F Tester Nancy Icenhour M C Coleman Riley Presne Octavia Coffey and others. Also listed are mothers' aid, court stenographers, jail expenses, tax work, and election official summons. Respectfully submitted by 4 E South, County Accountant.
Lamont Iowa broke precedent by issuing cigarette sale licenses after a narrow November vote favored licensing. The town council approved the new licensing plan, ending the prior ban.
Physicians endorse Calotabs as a nausealess calomel remedy to break up a cold overnight. One or two tablets at bedtime with milk or water, then next morning relief. safe to eat, no danger. Calotabs sold in 10¢ and 35¢ packs at drug stores. Dr. C B Baughman will visit Boone monthly for practice.
Notice of trustee sale under a 1931 deed of trust to secure 1026.95 dollars. E. E. Earp as grantor, C. Eggers trustee, assignee A J Baird. sale at Boone courthouse at 4 PM Monday 30th to satisfy principal, interest and costs. Property lies in Watauga County, 100 acres more/less, bounded by poplar birch maple and fences, subject to a federal land bank deed.
The Superior Court of Watauga County North Carolina serves notice in Walter Eller v Toy Miller and Mrs Toy Miller and others about foreclosing a tax sale lien on forty five acres in Elk Township. Defendants not served must answer within thirty days. others with interests must appear within six months or be barred. Date of notice December 13.
This notice certifies the purchase of W. R. Winkler's interest in the Central Tire Company of Boone. All firm accounts after this date are payable by Mr. Winkler and all collectible accounts are to be paid to him. Dated December 15, 1932 by A. E. Hodges and W. C. Norris.
Notices announce a foreclosure action by Gordon Winkler on three and a half Horton Terrace lots, with defendants urged to answer within 30 days. Separate items describe land sale under a trust deed to Jerome Greene and partners, with Trustee Jason Moretz set to auction January 16, 1933, and another trust sale by J A Sproles on January 23, 1933, detailing specific parcel descriptions and exemptions.
On December 23, 1932 W H Gragg signs for the trust in Book 33 page 113. The record documents a legal instrument or acknowledgment by the attorneys Trivette and Holshouser.
Advent Christian Church led by Rev. J. T. Greene holds Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning service at 11 o clock and evening service at 8 o clock First Baptist Church under Rev. P. A. Hicks lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m W D Farthing is superintendent Preaching at 11 a m and 7 p m Bayou Youth and Public Upkeep at 6 p m Brotherhood at 6 p m mid week prayer service Wednesdays at 7 30 p m Choir practice Fridays Junior at 7 and Senior at 8 with details on times}}
Sunday School at 9 45 a m led by J D Rankin. Morning sermon at 11. Evening sermon at 7 30 by Rev J H Brendall Jr pastor. World Club 6 45. Fellowship Hour Wednesday 8. Choir practice Friday 8.
Church listings across Boone and Watauga include Rev J A Yount at Boone Watauga Mission Lutheran Church and multiple parishes such as St Marks Bailey s Camp Grace East Boone and Banner Elk with preaching on specific Sundays. Sunday School at 9 45 a m Grady Moretz and George L Sawyer as superintendents and the Luther League at 6 p m. Holy Communion near Valle Crucis third Sunday 11 a m with 9 45 a m Sunday School. Trinity Deep Gap holds 2 30 p m service on the second Sunday.
Rev G C Graham leads Henson's Chapel with services on the second and fourth Sundays at 11 a m. Sunday School at 8 45 a m with J B Horton as superintendent. Epworth League at 6 p m. Valle Crucis holds preaching on the first and third Sundays at 11 a m and Sunday School at 10 a m led by J M Shull with Epworth League Wednesdays. Mabel features preaching on the second and fourth Sundays at 3 p m and Sunday School at 10 a m, with Robert Castle superintendent. Salem preaches on the first Sunday at 3 p m.
Valle Crucis Associated Missions announces weekly Holy Communion at Holy Cross Church Sundays 7 30 a m and morning prayer sermon 11 a m Saint Anthony s Dutch Creek runs Church School Sundays 2 30 p m with evening prayer and sermon on first third and fifth Sundays at 3 15 p m Stringfellow Memorial Blowing Rock holds evening prayer and sermon each first Sunday at 7 p m St Luke s Boone and St Matthew s Todd offer varied schedules with morning prayers sermons and church schools on selected Sundays Beaver Creek St Mary s and Glendale Springs provide additional evening or morning services and instruction on specified Sundays
Rev P A Hicks pastor for Blowing Rock Baptist Church announces services on the first Sunday morning at 11 o'clock and the third Sunday evening at 7 o'clock Sunday School every Sunday at 10 o'clock with Wade E Brown as superintendent Prayer meeting every Thursday evening at 7 o'clock
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