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Newspaper

Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1931

Page

5

Local Social Roundup in Boone and Cove Creek

Miss Ora Mast of Cove Creek visited Boone with Miss Rubye Farthing. Numerous locals and visitors from L. V. Hall to George Greer, Pikeville, Ky., gathered for weekends and travels, with Rev G W Sebastian planning a brick veneer business house at South Water and Main. The note ends with George Greer’s playful credit tale.

Ora Mast Cove Creek Rubye Farthing Boone G. W. Sebastian South Water Main Streets E. F. Lovill George Greer George Jr Pikeville George Democrat

Born to Mr and Mrs Ottie Smith a daughter Ruby Mae

Mrs Effie Grogan of Lynchburg Va has been visiting friends and relatives through Mabel Silverstone and West Jefferson accompanied by her daughter Estell Mr Tom Cullers of Lynchburg Va has spent days with his father Ben Cullers at Silverstone accompanied by Miss Mary Isaacs Mrs Bertha Smith and daughters Lula and Lillie Mae visiting her mother Mrs J C Pennell at Lenoir Mr Ottie Smith is remodeling his home near Zionsville

Zionville Lula Lillie Mae J. C. Pennell Lenoir Ottie Smith Zionsville

Pigs and Pups for Sale in Vilas North Carolina

For sale: Poland-China pigs and Collie pups listed by Don J Horton of Vilas North Carolina. Contact details provided.

Poland China Don J. Horton Vilas N.C

Woman Missionary Society Meet Promotes Literacy

The Womans Missionary Society of Boone Methodist Church will meet Monday afternoon July 6 at 3 in the ladies parlor. Mrs A V Bennett conducts the devotional and Mrs A E South speaks on Forestalling Future Illiteracy. Sunshine bags will be opened. visitors welcome. new members solicited.

Womans Missionary Society Boone Methodist Church A. V. Bennett A. E. South

Livingstone Club Enjoys Meeting at Boone Church

The Livingstone Club of Boone M. E. Church held its last monthly meeting led by Mrs. Joe Crawford. Mrs. Grady Farthing reported on the Sparta district meeting and announced the next gathering at North Wilkesboro. A program on an Alabama Indian tribe ended with a prayer by Mrs. Jim Horton. Mrs. Farthing won the social hour contest and a salad course was served.

Livingstone Club Boone M. E. Church Joe Crawford Grady Farthing Sparta North Wilkesboro Alabama Jim Horton

Miss Greer Hosts Maids and Matrons Bridge Party

Miss Erie Greer entertained the Maids and Matrons Club at her East Howard Street home with four bridge tables and a garden setting. High score went to Louise Critcher, consolation to Mrs. Fred Hodges. refreshments followed for club members and guests. Earlier, Mrs. Russell Hodges hosted the Entre Nous Club with afternoon bridge and refreshments, recognizing high scorer Mrs. Joe Gaither.

Erie Greer Maids and Matrons East Howard Street Louise Critcher Fred Hodges Mesdames B. Frank Williams Paul Coffey Baxter Linney R. D. Hodges David F. Greene Douglas Redmond Dean Bingham Misses Leach Ruth Benfield Ruth Coffey Amity Winkler Louise Coffey Annie Dougherty Russell Hodges Entre Nous Club Joe Gaither Cliff McConnell Hodges Johnny Johnston Sam Horton James Horton Dave Mast John Horton Lucy Bingham Critcher Moose

Friday Afternoon Club Hosts Mrs Rankin and Guests

Mrs J D Rankin entertained her Friday afternoon club with extra guests on the 26th. A ivy arrangement brightened the living room. Daughter Mrs P M Rutherford of Atlanta performed a varied musical program. Refreshments followed with fruit salad sandwiches iced tea ice cream and cake. Next meeting set for July 10 hosted by Mrs A E South.

J. D. Rankin P. M. Rutherford Atlanta Rankin Rutherford E. N. Hahn O. J. Chandler Mesdames A. R. Smith J. Chandler James Councill A. M. Norton Billie Jennie Todd

Miss Coffey Hosts Bridge Party for Williams Couple

Miss Ruth Coffey hosted a Saturday bridge party at her East Main Street home honoring newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. B. Frank Williams. High scores went to Mrs. Paul Coffey and Rommel Porter. guests enjoyed roses, a salad lunch, sandwiches, and iced tea.

Miss Coffey Frank Williams Ruth Coffey East Main Street B. Frank Williams Paul Coffey Rommel Porter Johnston Dean Bingham Baxter Linney Tracy Councill James Councill Douglas Redmond Misses Stock Ruth Benfield Anita Winkler Eric Greer Louise Coffey Messrs Gordon Winkler Hubert Coffey Roy Greene

Baptist Pastors Meet in Watauga County

The Watauga County Baptist Ministers Conference meets at Cove Creek Baptist Church on Monday July 13 1931 at 10 a m Secretary Roy Dotson lists the day s program including devotional papers by L A Wilson A J Greene J A Williams Dean Swift Smith Hagaman and others with lunch song and prayer plus sessions on denominational papers district association training agency in churches Sunday School enlargement campaign and a final business period Adjournment noted.

Watauga County Cove Creek Baptist Church Roy Dotson L. A. Wilson A. J. Greene J. A. Williams Dean Swift Smith Hagaman H. R. Eggers E. C. Hodges R. C. Eggers I. G. Greer

Court Cases and Arrests Involving Local Residents

Ernest Hix and Cooge Lovill faced Mayor Moretz on misconduct charges and were released with costs. A D Walser and W M Hodges answered intoxication charges with fines and costs. Ivan Moretz of Meat Camp was arrested after liquor was found at his home. case not heard yet.

Ernest Hix Cooge Lovill Moretz A. D. Walser W. M. Hodges Ivan Moretz Sheriff’s Office

Farm tours planned to study Korean fields in Cabarrus County

A series of farm tours will visit fields in Cabarrus County during July and August to study agricultural conditions in Korea. The events aim to provide researchers and farmers with insights into Korean farming techniques and crop practices.

Cabarrus County

Morrison visits Banner Elk bird farm and conservation talks

Senator Morrison and Mrs. Cameron Morrison and Miss Angelia Morrison visited Banner Elk in North Carolina. They toured the Bird Farm of the Edgar Tufts Memorial Association and discussed game and bird conservation in Western North Carolina.

Senator Morrison Banner Elk Bird Farm Banner Elk N. C Cameron Morrison Angelia Morrison Ferest Morrison Edgar Tufts

Cannon Sues Hearst Over 1 Million Dollar Libel Claim

The Reverend James Cannon Jr of the Methodist Episcopal Church South filed a libel suit in U S District Court seeking 1 million dollars. He alleges Hearst's Chicago Herald and Examiner and 29 others libeled him in a report on his marriage to Mrs Helen Hawley McCallum last summer.

Chicago James Cannon Jr Methodist Episcopal Church South Tuesday William Randolph Hearst Chicago Herald and Examiner United States District Court Helen Hawley McCallum

Limestone Affects Red Clover Growth, Caswell County Report

John D. Simmons of Altamahama Rt 2 Caswell County reports red clover reaching 43 inches where ground limestone was applied and only 16 inches where limestone was not used, indicating a growth impact from liming.

John D. Simmons Altamahan Rt. 2 Caswell County

Piano up for transfer due to storage limits in Concord

Special notice invites a responsible party to take over this paid account for the upright piano with terms offered. Quick action requested and contact at Box 478 Concord NC. Also Dr C Baughman will be in Boone on the first Monday in June for ENT practice in Dr Hagaman’s office.

Concord N. C C. B. Baughman Elizabethton Tenn J. B. Hagaman Boone

Irish potato yields offset low Beaufort prices this year

High acre yields of Irish potatoes have somewhat offset low prices received for the crop in Beaufort county this year. About 75 percent of the crop has been dug and sold.

Beaufort County

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