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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1929
Page
5
Local affairs list residents visiting relatives in Alleghany and surrounding counties. Several people return home from travel or medical treatment. The county equalization board meets Monday July 7 at the courthouse. The article notes visitors from Tennessee California Virginia and Colorado and reports a local death in Lincoln County and the infirmities of Uncle Jake Williams aged 79.
Rev. Bob Shore led funeral services for a victim of infantile paralysis with interment in Critcher graveyard. The report follows local notes on visits by Collis Austin of Aulander, farm land purchase on Cove Holsclaw farm, and attorney W. C. Newland's weekend in Boone en route to Avery county court. Governor Newland recalls his first Boone trip with the bar and historical court moments.
The Watauga Ministerial Association convenes Monday at 10 a.m. at the Methodist church. Rev. L. F. Kent of the Episcopal churches in Watauga and Ashe counties will deliver the feature address on Missionary Adventures in Alaska.
Ex service men urged to attend a parade with uniforms on display. Line of march forms at 10 o'clock, seeking full legion representation. Post Commander H. G. Farthing signs the notice.
Miss Rita Hodges of Hodges Gap married Charles Whisnant of Morganton about two weeks ago. The bride is the only child of Mr and Mrs G L Hodges and studied in Boone. The groom is a carpenter who helped build the new dormitory at the Normal school. They plan to reside in Morganton.
Harris Brothers department store opened mid June and reports good business. Manager CC Harris says the opening was well attended and sales have been satisfactory since. The modern store features attractive lines in ladies ready to wear and mens furnishings.
The Asheville Times plans a Western North Carolina twins and triplets department. Parents in Watagua County may send their children's photos to Mrs. Rupert Gillett in Blowing Rock with the twins and parents names ages and any amusing stories. Thirteen is the age limit.
Sunday June 30 marked the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. Hill Hamlet and his wife. About 250 guests gathered at Jethro Bolic’s Bailey's Camp home for a substantial feast. The couple near seventy look youthful, supported by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A joyful community celebration was reported.
The Baptist Young Peoples Union of the Three Folks association met at Meat Camp church last Sunday with strong attendance and active involvement. An Associational B Y P U was formed, electing S. C. Eggers as president and Bert Farthing as vice president. A Y Howell as secretary treasurer. Ruth Cottrell led Junior-Intermediate, Nora Mast led Group No.1, Wade Brown led Group No.2, Inez Gragg directed music, and Elsie Farthing played piano.
The Intermediate G A s of the Boone Baptist church in Three Forks association report strong progress and seek the 1929 standard of excellence. The June 24 meeting at Pauline Swift’s home featured a program on The Ideal Girl. Ten members attended and plans for July’s fourth Monday at Louise Farthing’s home were set.
Week ending June 29 reports average max 79 and min 68, and average 74 with a 10 degree daily range. Temperatures peaked at 88 on the 23rd and fell to 65 also on the 23rd. 2.41 inches of rain fell, with 1.00 inch in 24 hours on the 28th. Thunderstorms occurred on the 23rd 25th 26th 27th and 28th. double rain detected on the 28th. Northwest winds. 1 clear day, 1 cloudy, 5 partly cloudy.
Dr Dougherty returned from Raleigh after days on business. Miss Camper led Saturday gym games for summer students. Weekly entertainments cost nothing. Students took bus trips to the fish hatchery Blowing Rock Johnson City Valle Crucis and a tour by train through southern scenery. Rock work on campus by Tipton Greene progresses around the new dormitory. Miss Ruth Rankin sails for Europe visiting Italy England and Spain, funded by the Juilliard Musical Foundation.
The Cove Creek Dozen Club met at Mrs. Luther Bingham's home on Sunday for an afternoon program about home and flower gardening. Mrs. Maude Spainhour read on summer bouquets, Mrs. R. N. Brooks spoke on the modern kitchen, and Mrs. Bingham described a house built and furnished from newspapers. Hattie Johnson won a prize of hand woven beads, and refreshments followed. The next meeting is planned for Friday afternoon July 26 at Edna and Ruth Bingham's home.
Mrs. A. E. South hosted the Friday Afternoon Club on June 28 with guests at her home. Red white and blue decor and American flags framed a patriotic program featuring readings from Edgar A. Guest and others. A word contest followed, with Mrs. J. A. Williams winning.
The write up notes a patriotic event with an American flag booby and red white and blue refreshments served in two courses. It mentions Mrs J H Hardin hosting and lists club members and guests including Mrs J B Steele Miss Helen Underdown Mrs J A Williams Mrs Moses and Mrs Whitener who enjoyed Mrs Souths hospitality.
Mrs. Smith Hagaman hosted a June 20 gathering honoring Ruth Rankin, Boone musician and Juilliard Foundation scholar, prior to her extended European trip. About 80 guests celebrated with yellow black and white decor, air mail gifts, and piano performances.
A Boone North Carolina letter defining a true gentleman as a man of integrity and fairness who respects others and acts with restraint, generosity, and responsibility. The description emphasizes humility, consideration for women and the elderly, and living within one’s means.
Wisconsin state game superintendent W. B. Grange predicts common game birds will be common in Wisconsin five years hence, outlining expected wildlife trends and management goals.
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