Uniform eight months school term eyed in North Carolina bill
A. D. Mc Lean of Beaufort chairman of the house education committee introduces a bill for an eight month school term with a 40 cent property tax cap and standardized costs. He proposes doubling the equalization fund to about $9 977 000 and funding via sales tax income tax rise and new taxes on power, autos, moving pictures and soft drinks. He cites 26 percent of children receiving only six months schooling and calls current disparities inequitable.
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A. D. McLean
Beaufort
House
McLean
North Carolina poised to supply sixth secretary of the navy
Herbert Hoover may name Stuart W. Cramer as secretary of the navy. Friends say he has an excellent chance for the post as North Carolina, already with five secretaries of the navy, campaigns to add a sixth from the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Stuart W. Cramer
North Carolina
Union
Hawks Feeding Habits Stir Farmer Skirmish Over Protected Birds
Roy M. Brown of Chapel Hill pledges a $1 reward for the conviction of anyone killing hawks other than the sharp shinned and Cooper's on his 50 acre Watauga land. He cites feeding data from Chapman and Pear son Brimleys to argue state conservation ignores farmers. The letter attacks the state program as pro sportsmen and questions broad hawk destruction policies.
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HAWKS
Democrat
State Department of Conservation
Watauga
Cooper
Chapman
Pearson and Brimleys
North Carolina
Birds of
Department of ‘‘Conservation
Boone Notes Evidence of Growth and Local Happenings
Local news from Boone reports births and illnesses in the Eggers and Moore families, travels by Winkler and Bingham households, and health updates on Norris and Stanbury. A new poultry plant opens with Blackburn in charge, and highway bids cover 10 miles of gravel to Blowing Rock. A Duke of education comment on set speeches is included, plus building and loan audit results show 74 percent earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Price, Jr
Salisbury
Mount Airy
North Wilkesboro
E. Marvin Blackburn
Wilkes
State Highway Commission
Watauga County
Avery-Caldwell County
Blowing Rock
Yonahlassee
Wilkesboro
Watauga Building and Loan Association
Adut
W. E. Stevens
Certified Public Accountant
Lenoir
Boone
Watauga
Farmers never had fewer horses or more horse power
A concise Arkansas Gazette line notes farmers face a shift in farming power as machinery replaces horses, highlighting growing horsepower and reduced animal labor.
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Arkansas_ Gazette
Friday Afternoon Club Meeting at Mrs Critcher’s Home
The Friday Afternoon Club held an enjoyable gathering Friday January 18 at Mrs M P Critcher’s home. A brief business session and social hour were followed by a salad course and a sweet course. The next meeting will be February 1 with the Misses Todd as hostesses.
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M. P. Critcher
Todd
Florence Weaver Club Meeting Reports Honor Roll
The Florence Weaver Club met January 28 at Marth Hardin home. Evelyn Bingham led a devotional and the president spoke on Nannie Holding at the Mexican Border. Secretary reported the club on the honor roll. social hour followed with refreshments. Next meeting at Evelyn and Pauline Bingham home.
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Florence Weaver Club
Marth Hardin
Evelyn Bingham
Nannie
Evelyn
Pauline Bingham
Finley Gragg Funeral Held For Pioneer Settler
Funeral services for W. Finley Gragg were held January 21 at his home conducted by Revs. Tipton Greene and W. D. Ashley with burial at the local burying ground. Double pneumonia caused his death. A Caldwell county native and pioneer of Grandfather, he moved there 52 years ago. Surviving are his widow, three sons L L W H and J W Gragg of Shulls Mills and a daughter Mrs Celia Blackburn of Webster South Dakota.
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Finley Gragg
W. Finley Gragg
Democrat
Tipton Greene
W. D. Ashley
J. W. Gragg
Shulls Mills
Celia Blackburn
Webster
South Dakota
Victim Henry Greer Fights Sanitary Blow by Son-in-Law
Henry Greer of Laurel Fork is in serious condition after a blow to the head from his son-in-law Lee Earp on Saturday. Authorities say Greer, injured during a family dispute over his daughter’s marriage, suffered partial paralysis. Earp was detained by the sheriff and bonded for appearance before Justice M. J. Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Greer
Laurel Fork
Lee Earp
Greer
Earp
M. J. Williams
J. P
Entre Nous Club Bridge Tea at Critcher Hotel
Mrs Jas B Mast hosted a Friday Bridge gathering of Entre Nous Club members at the Critcher hotel. Mrs Fred Hodges won first prize for tied score with Mrs James Moore and received bath salts. Grace Blalock took low score with a booklet. Special guests included Mrs W E Comer and Miss Grace Blalock.
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Jas. B. Mast
Entre Nous Club
Critcher Hotel
Fred Hodges
James Moore
Hodges
Grace Blalock
Civitan Club Enjoys Program at Daniel Boone Hotel
Civitan Club members gathered at the Daniel Boone hotel last Thursday for a lunch and program. Edith Knight and Lucile Hopkins performed duets and readings, with Knight singing Sunny Boy. President G K Moose noted the Carolinas district meeting in Charlotte, as J Frank Moore represented the local club. Kilwanis speaker Mr Stevens from Lenoir attended. The day fostered fellowship and a hoped for future gathering.
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Civitan Club
Daniel Boone Hotel
Civitans
Edith Knight
Lucile Hopkins
Miss Knight
No Escape in Life Caption Quips About Age
A brief Life magazine caption notes a playful exchange about aging and appearance revealing that someone looks younger or older than they seem. The line underscores humor in perceived age and looks.
Death of Pauline Farthing A Boone Notice
News reaches Boone of the death of Pauline Farthing three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Bud Farthing formerly of the Beaver am section but who now reside s the line in the edge of Ten nee The little girl during her illness had suffered with pneumonia diphtheria and paralysis.
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Pauline Farthing
Boone
Little Pauline
Bud Farthing
Beaveram
Tennee
Death of Zionville resident George Roten at 77
George Roten, prominent local citizen in the western county, died at his Zionville home last Thursday night aged 77. Death attributed to influenza and complications. Funeral services held Saturday by Rev. R C Eggers with interment in Zionville cemetery. A Baptist Church pioneer, Roten was a member for over 50 years. Survived by five sons Walter Thomas Rev Oscar J F and Bob Roten of Fort Collins Colorado.
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George Roten
Zionville
R. C. Eggers
Roten
Baptist Church
Walter
Thomas
Oscar
J. F
Bob Roten
Fort Collins, Colo
James H. Smith Dies on 74th Birthday in Johnson City
Professor James H. Smith died at his home in Johnson City on January 11, his seventy fourth birthday. He was a well known educator in the region, long associated with Holly Springs College in Butler Tennessee. He later moved to Johnson City to enter business, leaving behind a sizable estate and a strong reputation as a Christian gentleman and educator.
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James H. Smith
Johnson City
Smith
Butler Tenn
Holly Springs College
D. D. Dougherty
Appalachian State Normal School
How to Behave Quietly and Politely in Public
The passage advises clean habits and respect for others, urging tidy appearance and good dental care. It emphasizes plain writing with clear spacing and avoiding argument. It stresses small politenesses like saying please and thank you and removing hats for women. It notes respond to slander with silence to avoid provocation.
Advent Christian Church Service Notice
Rev. S. E. Gragg presides with Sunday school at 9 45 led by Watt H Gragg followed by morning service at 11 o clock.
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Advent Christian Church
S. E. Gragg
Watt H. Gragg
Cove Creek Baptist Worship Theme The Wages of Hate
The Cove Creek Baptist church will host Sunday morning services with pastor Dr Will Gordon delivering the theme The Wages of Hate. Special music features Miss Winnie Thornberg and Miss Shouns, aided by Miss Grace Blalock.
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Cove Creek
Pleasing as an art learn from Dr. Crane
Dr. Frank Crane argues pleasing others is an art not a science and offers tips to avoid egotism, embrace humor, cultivate a pleasant voice, and presentable appearance. He urges not to be tragic and to practice simple, cordial communication.
Boone Baptist Church Services Highlight Speaker lineup
Reverend P A Hicks leads Sunday school at 9 45 with J T C Wright as superintendent. Morning service at 11 features Perry Morgan from the State Baptist Sunday School Board. Evening service at 7 features Miss Alice Biby from Nashville who will speak as a Southwide worker. B Y P U meets at 6. All are invited.
Lutheran Services Schedule at St Marks and Grace Churches
St Marks Bailey preaches first Sunday at 11 am with Sunday school at 10 am. Grace Boone holds services second and fourth Sundays at 11 am with Sunday school at 9 45 am and vespers on first and third Sundays at 8 pm. Services in Episcopal church on et street opposite Daniel Boone hotel.
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St. Mark’s—Bailey’s
Grace Lutheran—Boone
Episcopal Church
Et Street
Daniel Boone
Boone Methodist Church Notice
Rev C H Moser serves as pastor with Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by J D Rankin and teachers A M Norton N Hahn and others. Bible classes directed by E N Hahn J B Steele and committees chaired by H G Farthing. Midweek prayer service planned for Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
Bridge Disputes Drive Rising Divorces Says Minnesota Judge
A Minnesota judge notes more divorces stem from bridge quarrels suggesting breakups rise as couples split due to disputes over the card game. The judge hints learning bridge is harder than ending a marriage.
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Minnesota
Nashville Lumberman
Uncanny sounds plague Wilson Watson home
For a week the Watson residence in Deep Gap has drawn neighbors nightly. Residents report drum like rumbles, creaks, and moving chairs inside the house with no outward sound. The mysterious phenomena continue to baffle visitors and locals alike.
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Winston- Salem Journal
Wilson Watson
Great American Art Prophecy Debate Cited by Senator Sorghum
Washington Star record notes a debate on campaign prophecy with Senator Sorghum arguing the claims were salesmanship rather than actual prophecy. The remark frames a clash over political rhetoric and public expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Familiar Fingerprints She Go Leave This House Storyline
A humorous Life magazine item recounts a domestic scene in which a familiar guest leaves a house after an tense exchange about guest towels spoken in sharp, comic terms. The piece highlights household quirks and a witty domestic dynamic.
Garden plants offered by B DICK 5 10 and 25¢ store
The 5 10 and 25 cent store advertises home grown garden plants including tomatoes peppers cabbage and sweet potatoes in any quantity from one dozen to 10000 plants.
Two Women Arrested in Mann Act Case in Los Angeles
Stella Harper aged about 19 and Catherine Wing about 24 were arrested in Los Angeles on Mann Act suspicions. Federal agents said Wing posed as Harper's husband for four years, while Harper and Wing claimed Catherine earned more money by the disguise.
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Stella Harper
Catherine Wing
Los Angeles
Miss Wi
Stella Pt
Catherine
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