Highway Commissioner Doughton Visits Boone
Governor R A Doughton, chair man of the state highway commission, visited Watnoga and met local officials at the Daniel me hotel. He promised fair mileage consideration for state maintenance and left residents encouraged that Watnoga will receive needed road support from North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Doughton
State Highway Commission
Daniel Me Hotel
Watnoga
State Highway Department
North
Olina
Doughton
Watauga County
North Carolina
President Hoover Nears Farm Board Completion This Week
President Hoover aims to finalize the federal farm board this week with three of eight seats filled. Corn, tobacco, livestock names are set, while remaining spots include wheat and fruit sectors. Board will advise on the $500,000 fund for cooperative farming and industry guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashington
Hoover
Federal Farm Board
Sikes
Carl Williams
Oklahoma
James C. Stone
Stucky
Be Denman
Missouri
A. H. Legge
Chicago
W. Moscrip
Minneapolis
Teague
California
Tder
A m
Drinking liquor not violation of law in Zurich case ruling
United States Circuit Court of Appeals ruled drinking liquor not a law violation in the Flickinger case. Mrs. Flickinger of Norfolk, Va. can collect on her son's insurance policy after he died from wood alcohol served in gin cocktails by friends. The Zurich General Liability Insurance Co. appealed the Norfolk district court decision affirming the policy payout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
Unitedates Circuit Court of Appeals
Zurich General Liability Insurance Co., Ltd
Switzerland
S. A. Flickinger
Norfolk
John J. Parker
Charlotte
Ict Court
Mrs. T. W. Bickett Named President of N C Railroad
Raleigh July 1 Mrs. Thomas W Bickett widow of a popular governor was named president of the North Carolina Railroad Company for one year in an announcement by Governor Gardner today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Thomas W. Bickett
North Carolina
North Carolina Railroad Company
Gardner
Short Term Schools To Open Monday July 8
The county board of education ordered all short term schools to begin the 1929 term on Monday July 8 if teachers are not in summer school. If teachers attend summer school the term starts July 22. Long term schools will open later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Greer Talks on Law Enforcement in Boone
Prof I G Greer of Appalachian State Teachers College spoke to the Civitan Club on Law Enforcement and Making Boone a Clean Town. He warned that laws redefine conduct and urged citizens to back the law, citing cases from slave imports to pure food rules and hog ordinances.
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Watauga
Boone
I. G. Greer
Appalachian State Teachers’ College
Civitan Club
Teachers’ College
J. F. Moore
W. H. Gragg
T. E. Bingham
R. S. Swift
H. B. Perry
Civitan G. K. Moose
Civitan
F. E. Warner
Advent Christian Seminary
Bridgeport
Ala
Greer
United States
Change in Ownership in Winkler Garage
Mr J D Horton becomes sole owner of the W R Winkler garage after a deal closed last Wednesday. Winkler sold his entire interest and will manage for the Central Tire Company where he is principal stock holder, Horton has been a part owner for two and a half years and will maintain high class service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Horton
W. R. Winkler
Winkler
Horton
Central Tire Company
William Casey Severely Injured In Auto Crash Near Blowing Rock
William Casey was seriously injured last Friday when his car collided with a truck near Snyder Lake on the outskirts of Blowing Rock. He suffered double left arm fractures, a four inch scalp wound, and was unconscious for about 80 hours before showing improvement. two other passengers escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Casey
Snyder Lake
Blowing Rock
Boone
Watauga Hospital
Man Charged With Barn Fire Appears in Watauga Court
Andy Johnson faced Justice Jason Moretz after being accused of burning Mrs. Blanche Watson's barn near Deep Gap. He pled not guilty, waived examination, and was held for fall term trial in Watauga Superior Court on a 1500 bond, which he posted and was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Johnson
Blanche Watson
Deep Gap
Jason Moretz
Watauga Superior Court
Two Barns Burn at McNeil Farm in Rutherwood
Two large barns owned by Clement McNeil burned Tuesday night. No livestock inside. feed and farm equipment destroyed. Estimated loss $1,500. McNeil is unsure of the blaze’s origin.
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Clement McNeil
Rutherwood
Fresh eggs with dates requested by the mistress
A maid confirms eggs delivered by a grocer must have packing dates. The mistress approves the dates and instructs the maid to ensure freshness and dating on each egg.
Clerks Gather for North Carolina Court Officials Meeting
Blowing Rock hosts the NC Association of Superior Court Clerks annual convention with speeches by Senator Brown and participation from clerks across the state. Highlights include talks on civil procedure, guardianships, and trust funds, plus a patent inquiry overview from Mr. Coffey and a banquet with attendance prizes.
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Blowing Rock
John E. Brown
Boone
North Carolina Association of Superior Court Clerks
Senator Brown
C. H. Moser
B. D. McCummins
Salisbury
J. N. Sills
Nash County
Kate Burr Johnson
Raleigh
C. M. McKaughan
Winston-Salem
E. C. Byerly
Davidson County
W. H. Young
O. L. Richardson
Union County
W. N. Harris
New Hanover County
M. W. Gant
Greensboro
J. C. Gilmore
A. T. Watson
J. C. B. Ehringhaus
Elizabeth City
A. Haynes
Treasur
Boone Town Festival Parade and Evening events program
A detailed schedule for a Boone event day lists parade formations including Band and ex service groups, a dinner and shooting match, baseball games Boone versus West Jefferson, horse shows, field sports, boxing bouts, a band concert, a dance and a street dance. The program notes venues, times, and participant notices.
Democrat Celebrates Fortieth Birthday
The Democrat marks its fortieth anniversary under R C Rivers as the paper celebrates a long history. Founded by J F Spainhour, the publication has operated forty one years and aims to sponsor county progress and publish a modern county newspaper while welcoming visitors and veterans of three wars.
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the Democrat
R. C. Rivers
J. F. Spainhour
Boone and Watauga County
Minors Face Five Day Notice for Runaway Marriages
North Carolina tightens marriage rules for minors citing new banns law in effect Monday. Any engaged minor must give five days notice with names of both spouses and parents, prove public announcement, or bring willing parents to authorize marriage.
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North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Tennesse
New portable air jack could lift four tires from seat
A compact telescope like air jack under car seats would lift a wheel or all four at once with 150 pounds pressure. Each jack attaches to an axle and uses air from under the seat to raise heavy loads, useful for on the road repair with simple pump power. Three girls camps at Blowing Rock expand with large attendances.
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Blowing Rock
Yonablesse
Kephart
Allowestee
Catherine Thompson
Cherokee
E. T. Hodgson
Vilas News Highlights Local Visits And Changes At Junction
Mrs. R D Fulkerson and daughter Annie Rose of Jackson Michigan visit relatives in Vilas. Coy I Billings buys the junction service station from B S Dugger and plans improvements and family relocation. Sergeant Thomas W Andrews from Winston-Salem spends vacation here with Ruth Bingham and son Billy. L A Henson recovers from a fall. Reece returns to teach, while GM works in Cleveland. Farm and Home Week at State College Raleigh invites NC farmers July 22 27.
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Vilas Vilas
R. D. Fulkerson
Annie Rose
Jackson, Mich
B. S. Dugger
Statesville
J. L. Reece
Cleveland
Ohio
Watauga
Reece
General Motors Corporation
Ralph G. Greene
Palmer
Dutch Creek
City Businesses Close for Grand Independence Day Parade
Local firms shutter shops for a major July fourth celebration with a 10 o'clock parade featuring floats from 27 businesses, World War and Confederate themes, and a 11:30 address by General Albert L. Cox at American Legion Park. The 24‑piece Bemberg band and Spruce Pine group are expected. a boxing match proceeds at 9:30 under county legality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprinkle Oil Company
American Legion
Albert L. Cox
Raleigh
Cox
Elizabethton
Bemberg
Spruce Pine
Legion
Watauga County
$30,000,000 In Whiskey Imported From Canada
Washington reports a broad tabulation on cross border liquor, showing a $30 million yearly Canadian liquor flow into the United States and only 1.2 percent of contraband is seized. The tally notes heavy costs to the U S including taxes, bribes, and distiller profits, with protests from temperance groups urging Canada to curb criminals operating under Canadian protection.
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Washington
Canan
Czy
United States
Dominion
Methodist Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals
Gipchee
Canada
Association Against
Lesign
Fishing licenses sales in county exceed two hundred dollars
Former county fish and game warden Mr. J. W. Bryan reports to The Democrat that from April 20 to May 10 he sold licenses totaling 162 dollars. Since May 10 County Warden Harrison Baker has sold 25 dollars and the clerk of the superior court has collected 38 dollars this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bryan
The
Democrat
Harrison Baker
Superior Court
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Highway
T. W. Bickett
N.C. Railroad
State Association
Coffey
Sprinkle Oil Station
West Boone
John ©. Combs
S. F. Horton
B. K. Osborne
Tracy Counceill
Legion Auxiliary
Advent Church
B. J. Councill
J. F. Hardin
Boone Trail
Blowing Rock Road
Kiet
N. C
Legion Park
West Jefferson
College Athletic Field
Critcher Hotel
Air Legion
D.J. Cottrell
Blackburn
State College
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