Change in Boone Postmaster A W Smith to Be Replaced
Tomorrow A W Smith steps down as Boone postmaster and Wiley G Hartzog assumes the office. The Democrat lauds Hartzog as thoroughly qualified and notes Smith’s tenure met public satisfaction and timely county paper delivery. Citizens praise the transition as a smooth, capable handover and extend felicitations to the new postmaster.
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A. W. Smith
Boone
Wiley G. Hartzog
Postal Service
Smith
Democrat
Noble mountain woman aids crippled children near Grandfather Mountain
The leaflet The Reminder highlights Miss Florence Boyd, who left nursing in a northern city to care for physically handicapped children at her 260 acre Grandfather Mountain home. She has treated over thirty children, plans a stone home, and seeks donations of clothing and food with support from Roosevelt and state leaders.
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Florence Boyd
Democrat
Boyd
Grandfather Mountain
Roosevelt
Miss Boyd
Watauga County
Lenoir, N. C
Bite Prevention Advice From A Family Doctor
A physician warns that dogs can carry rabies and urges careful handling after bites. He advises confining the animal for up to 100 days, sending the head for testing if killed, and obtaining Pasteur treatment immediately to prevent hydrophobia. The piece notes no known cure once contracted.
Broad Invitation and Historic Survey in Shulls Mills
The piece contrasts Jesus tolerance with later followers and describes the Jewish rise, exile, and the Maccabean revolt, noting Alexander the Great and Greek rule. It closes with reflections on a hospital, a wish for two doctors like Tate and Hardin, and a benediction from W. T. Gragg of Shulls Mills North Carolina.
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David
Solomon
Jerusalem
Babylon
Nehemiah
Alexander
Palestine
Egypt
Alexandria
Open Forum Invites Reader Letters and Brief Submissions
Readers may contribute to this department with manuscripts. Profit may be derived from letters. Writers must include their name with all submissions and brevity is urged.
Banner Elk Presbyterian Mission Builds Hospitals for the Poor
The Presbyterian Mission at Banner Elk, begun around 1910, has helped orphans with homes and schooling. Dr W C Tate from Knoxville started care while visiting on horseback, later building a 20 bed hospital in 1924 with Dr R H Hardin joining in 1925. A 60 bed hospital followed in 1932 supported by Grandma Bradley and others, continuing daily prayers and song.
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Banner Elk
Democrat
Presbyterian
W. C. Tate
Knoxville
Tennessee
Sodom
R. H. Hardin
Boone
Grandma” Bradley
Belief in superstition over hydrophobia cures questioned
The speaker rejects old witchery and mud stones as a myth, arguing hydrophobia cannot be cured by such means and warns against being misled by unscientific remedies.
Campus Lectures Spark Debate on North Carolina Constitution
A campus column notes lectures on civic relations with state officials failing to attend. Dr. Forester extols the New Deal and possible shifts in democracy, while Warren urges clearer public school messaging and salary concerns. The piece also lists campus figures and wishes a speedy recovery to Robert Smith hospitalized with peritonitis.
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Dennis Brummitt
A. J. Maxwell
North Carolina
Dr. Forester
N. C
Warren
North Carolina Educational Association
Sales Report From Shouns Livestock Market
S. F. Moody of Lovill offered twelve lambs weighing 1000 pounds sold at eight cents per pound. Joe Moody of Vilas presented five lambs at 420 pounds also at eight cents. Other lots ranged from 7.45 to 7.75 per pound. Beef cattle were in active demand. J. C. Tomlinson of Wilson County traps nests his white leghorn flock. four-year records show birds laying over 300 eggs annually with 150 hens producing over 250 eggs.
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S. F. Moody
Lovill
Joe Moody
Vilas
J. C. Tomlinson
Wilson County
First Blowing Rock Horse Show Meeting Report
The Blowing Rock Horse Show Association held its first meeting of the season on Friday June 21 with secretary Donald Boyden reporting a balance near four thousand dollars after last year’s expenses. A committee studied three management proposals by H H Mitchell and B B Bailey but declined them, opting to retain the current arrangement and later plan the August 8 Blowing Rock show and the August 11 Linville show at Tanglewood.
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Blowing Rock Horse Show Association
Donald Boyden
H. H. Mitchell
B. B. Bailey
Blowing Rock
Paul Moldenhauer
Lloyd Tate
Messrs
Bailey and
Mitchell
Linville
Tanglewood
Blowing Rock Association
Blowing Rocket
WATAUGA FALLS ITEMS
Mr and Mrs Fred Winkler and family of Boone and Mr and Mrs Alvin Cannon were Sunday visitors at Mr W F Winkler s. The little son of Mr and Mrs Ira Badmiston is somewhat improved this week. Mr Oris Greer his son daughter and granddaughter of Rupert Idaho are spending a few days with his sister Mrs J Lewis Glenn. They are also visiting other relatives in the county. Mr John Tester is seriously ill at his home. His recovery is very doubtful. Mr Dow Tester has been sick for several days. The neighborhood has been shocked by the death of Mr Luther M Farthing of Boone. The bereaved have the sympathy of all.
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Fred Winkler
Boone
Alvin Cannon
W. F. Winkler
Ira Badmiston
Oris Greer
Rupert
Idaho
J. Lewis Glenn
John Tester
Dow Tester
Luther M. Farthing
Audit Underway In Watauga County Government
Charles E Hagaman CPA from Hickory arrived Thursday to audit county affairs as of June 30 close of the fiscal year. He says public records are in excellent condition and expects a thorough check within two weeks, assisted by Guyon Whitton of Hickory.
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Charles E. Hagaman
Hickory
Watauga County
Hagaman
Guyon Whitton
Mayor Robbins Joins Carolinas Inc Board of Directors
Blowing Rock's Mayor Grover Robbins Banner Elk's Edgar Tufts and Linville's Nelson McRae were named to the board of Carolinas Inc at a Charlotte meeting held June 20. The group plans a information drive about opportunities in the sister states funded by stamp sales by local charities.
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Blowing Rock
Boone
Grover Robbins
Edgar Tufts
Banner Elk
Nelson McRae
Linville
Carolinas, Inc
Charlotte
Dentists Choose Blowing Rock for 1935 State Meeting
Delegates at Wilmington selected Blowing Rock as the 1935 convention city after contest with Southern Pines Raleigh Winston Salem Charlotte and Pinehurst. Dr J L Reece of Lenoir and Dr A D Abernethy of Granite Falls led the drive, securing broad support for the resort town.
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State Dental Association
Wilmington
Blowing Rock
Southern Pines
Raleigh
Winston-Salem
Charlotte
Pinehurst
J. L. Reece
Lenoir
A. D. Abernethy
Granite Falls
Paroled Convicted Larceny Suspect in Watauga Case
Com Greene, convicted at the April term of Watauga Superior Court on larceny, was granted parole last week by Governor Ehringhaus. The Governor cited recommendations from Solicitor Spurling and G. M. Sudderth, with the right to revoke parole reserved at will for any cause.
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Com Greene
Watauga Superior Court
Ehringhaus
Solicitor Spurling
G. M. Sudderth
Recorder’s Court
Raspberries Planted in McDowell County Grow Nicely
Raspberry plants set in McDowell County this spring are thriving and producing canes for a harvest next year. Local gardeners report strong growth and promising fruiting canes as the season progresses.
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McDowell County
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