Revered Minister Rev John Ingle Dies at 92 in Blowing Rock
Reverend John Ingle aged 92 died at his Blowing Rock home after a brief illness on Wednesday. He was interred at Mt Zion churchyard in China Grove after a funeral conducted by Dr J C Howard and fourteen ministers. He is survived by his wife of 82 four sons and three daughters and twenty five grandchildren. Ingle began ministry at 25 and was ordained in 1864 serving in Iredell Central Rowan Blowing Rock and other communities.
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John Ingle
Blowing Rock
Mt. Zion ‘Church
China Grove
J. C.honard
Lexington
Ingle
Thornton W. Ingle
Black Mountain
John R. Ingle
Lenoir
Arthur and
Carl Ingle
Banner Elk
J. W. Ingle
Winston-Salem
W. L. Dougherty
Umberton
W. W. Williams
W. W. Williams, of ‘Ayetteville, and Mrs. C. G. Winecoff
G. A. Welker
D. D
P. A. Long
Iredell County
Iredell Mission
Central Rowan Charge
J. C. Leonard
Tremain Visits Boone As Tourism And School Growth Rise
M. L. Tremain state deputy of the Modern Woodmen of America visited Boone praising the town. He noted a dignified summer scene with many visitors and a thriving Hotel Daniel Boone hosting guests. He cited Appalachian Training School with 915 teachers this term and a projected 1500 for the next term, signaling growing attendance and influence in the region.
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M. L. Tremain
Woodmen of America
Boone
Daniel Boone
Leo Vaughn
Iry Vass
Tremaine
Appalachian Training School
Sentinel
School Children Headed to Winston-Salem on Excursion
Superintendent Hagaman leads 120 public school children to Winston-Salem for a camping visit this year. Six teachers accompany the group as chaperones Mrs. Smith Hagaman Miss Eula Todd and Mr Dean Swift supervise the trip with high expectations of a great time for the pupils.
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Hagaman
Winston-Salem
Smith Hagaman
Eula Todd
Dean Swift
Lyons Woman Returned From Hospital Then Unimproved
Mrs. Hardy Lyons, previously reported as improving after a Charlotte hospital return, was readmitted last Saturday at her husband’s request for examination. Surgeons found she remained unimproved and require another operation once her strength allows.
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Imrs. Lyons
Hardy Lyons
Charlotte
Mr. Lyons
Water Road Hidden in Ice Path Reveals Past Winter Route
A young traveler asks the guide about a smooth water path on a small lake. The guide explains the streak is the old road that crossed the ice last winter, now visible due to a light breeze.
Virginia Honors Lt Byrd Homecoming After Polar Flight
Lieutenant-Commander Richard E. Byrd, Virginia native and Arctic hero, returned to Richmond to a joyous welcome. Thousands filled the station and streets as he spoke of his North Pole expedition and received the Hubbard medal from President Coolidge.
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Richard E. Byrd
Virginia
North Pole
Et Richand
Richmond
Executive Mansion
Rick” Byrd
Pole
Naval Operating Base Band
Hampton Roads
Tom
Harry
Willian Byrd
Byrd
Large Whiskey Cache Found Near Zionville After Roadside Discovery
A roadster visitor dropped liquor near Zionville. John Castle and Lloyd Eller found 45 gallons of whiskey in five cans along the roadside, poured it out, and reported the discovery to local residents. The vehicle was seen heading toward Boone at high speed.
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Zionville
John Castle
Lloyd Eller
Watauga
Boone
Plans for Masonic picnic return to Watauga
Plans are underway to hold the Masonic picnic again this year after a three year gap. The event funds care for orphans at the Oxford Masonic Orphanage, with about twenty percent of residents of Masonic parentage.
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Watauga Lodge
Howeve
Oxford
Scarborough
Boone
Or Orphanage
McLean
Pageant Proposed To Mark Boone Growth In Watauga County
A town movement plans a grand pageant showing one hundred fifty years of growth from early Cherokee settlement to white settlement. Aims to attract ten to fifteen thousand visitors and boost local business. A professional director would shape details if approved.
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Watauga County
Arthur
Boone
Kentucky
Bishop Spangenburg
Valle Crucis Banker W D Clarke Dies After Illness
W D Clarke of Valle Crucis Bank died after a short illness, survived by his widow three sons and two daughters. He had been cashier for about a year and previously worked in Statesville. Burial was in Lenoir. In related notes State Normal enrollment reaches 915 teachers with 66 counties and seven states represented. Watauga County scholars form a student club.
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Valle Crucis Bank
Combs
Long Teachers School
Watauga
Valle Crucis
N. C
W. D. Clarke
Clarke
Johnson City
William David Clarke
Lenoir
Annie Stinson
Mecklenburg
Essie Mast
W. H. Mast
Walle Crucis
Henkel
Valle Ciueis
F. H. Marley
Anne Clarke
First Methodist Church
Lavonia Seals Withdraws From Georgia Governor Race
Miss Lavonia Seals pulled out of the Georgia gubernatorial contest citing support for “the good looking gentlemen in the race.” Her Augusta Herald statement aired the decision after three weeks as a candidate and wished success to the other contenders.
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Lavonia Seals
Georgia
Miss Seals
Augusta Herald
Postmaster Farthing Announces Civil Service Exam
Postmaster Farthing announces a civil service exam for a clerk position in the Boone office. Applications must be filed by July 7, with details available from Mr. Farthing at the local post office.
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Civil Service Examination
Farthing
U. S. Civil Service Commission
St Boone
Humorous note on Clarence’s school report astonishes
Fond mother exclaims to a vicar that Clarence’s report is splendid, though the headmaster reportedly calls him the most perfunctory boy at his work the school has had. The humorous exchange highlights a paradoxical compliment.
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Clarence
Mrs Williams Dies at Home in New River Area
Mrs Sallie Williams wife of John Williams died suddenly at her home on New River Monday morning. She was buried Tuesday at Watson Cemetery with a large gathering of friends and relatives attending the funeral rites.
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Sallie Williams
John Williams
New River
Watson Cemetery
Thomas Cannon Dies At 74 In Blowing Rock
Thomas Cannon 74 of Blowing Rock died Tuesday night of paralysis. Interment will be held this morning at 10 at Cool Springs Church.
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Thomas Cannon
Blowing Rock
Cool Springs
Mrs. John Beach Dies at Silverstone Home
Mrs. John A. Beach wife of a Cove Creek merchant died last Wednesday at her Silverstone home from heart trouble. She had talked to her husband that afternoon while milking and was found dead after milking one cow. Interment at Silverstone Cemetery followed services by Reverends Leonard Wilson Alex Wilson and Dan Wheeler. She is survived by her husband five children and three sisters Mrs John Penley Mrs Roby Isaacs and Mrs Will Isaacs.
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John A. Beach
Cove Creek
Silverstone
Leonard Wilson
Alex Wilson
Dan Wheeler
John Penley
Roby Isaacs
Will Isaacs
Post Office In Boone Moves To Second Class July First
Boone post office shifts to second class on July 1 with new rules. No Sunday delivery to the public and limited Sunday service. holidays receive reduced hours and adjusted delivery windows. Postmaster W. D. Farthing urges patrons to note policy changes and reasons for the June to July transition.
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Boone
Post Office
W. D. Farthing
Pstmaster
Child Injured When Hit by Automobile Near Home
Louise Setzer a 12 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Setzer on East Main Street was struck by an automobile driven by Tracy Councill yesterday afternoon near her home. She suffered painful bruises and is resting quietly in Watauga Hospital. Doctors say she will recover soon. No recklessness charged against Councill. child’s carelessness considered cause.
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Louise Setzer
Mrs. Setzer
East Main Street
Tracy Councill
Watauga Hospital
Mr. Councill
Deep Gap Breezes Celebrate Local Happenings
Mrs Amelia Luther remains disposed and bedfast but hopes for recovery. A G Miller reports strong Chrysler sales with latest delivery to B H Watson of Boone. A children’s party hosted by Mrs M A Watson brought joy to youngsters. Local crime notes mention Ralph Watson’s arrest and bond for a Superior Court term. Farmers report improving crops aided by rain showers.
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Amelia Luther
A. G. Miller
Chrysler
B. H. Watson
Boone
M. A. Watson
Ralph Watson
Superior Court
J. F. Welch
Mayview Manor Sold for 333000 by Federal Court Sale
The Mayview Park estate near Blowing Rock was auctioned by court order to settle Walter L. Alexander's estate. Henry S. Duncan of New York City, owner of the Continental hotel chain, bought Mayview Manor for 353000. The August sale will include about a third of the property and the town bought the water works for 20000.
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Penny Brothers
Mayview Park
Mayview Golf Course
Green Park-Norwood
Mayview Manor
Henry S. Duncan
New York City
Blowing Rock
Sunday School Convention Planned at Blowing Rock
Watauga County plans its annual Sunday School Convention at the Blowing Rock Baptist Church on July 22 and 25. G W Robbins leads arrangements with outside speakers Flora Davis and George A Joplin joining county pastors and workers for addresses and discussions. A pennant will be awarded to the largest represented Sunday School based on miles traveled, with eligibility rules for competing schools.
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Watauga County
The
Baptist Church
Blowing Rock
N. C
G. W. Robbins
County Sunday School Association
Flora Davis
Raleigh
North Carolina Sunday School Association
George A. Joplin
Beuchel
Beachel Presbyterian Church
Sitting Bull’s Nephew Defends Kin, Denies Custer Death
Chauncey Little Robe, Sitting Bull’s grand nephew, spoke on the Little Big Horn anniversary denying his great uncle killed General George A. Custer. He said Sitting Bull did not fight that day and called Custer’s death the result of a fair battle after the village was attacked.
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Rapid City
Little Big Horn
Chauncey Little Robe
Sitting Bull
George A. Custer
Yellow Robe
Carlisle
Yellow Hair
Custer
Meeting of American Legion at Mabel Schoolhouse
All members of the American Legion are requested to be present at a meeting at Mabel Schoolhouse on July 2 at 7 30 p m. The gathering aims to transact important business and invites boys who do not belong to the Legion to attend.
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American Legion
Mabel Schoolhouse
Legion
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