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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1927
Page
5
Arthur Brisbane contemplates Lindbergh's solo feat and the moral emphasis on individual courage. He cites the crowd’s adulation, the daring voyage, and the call to readiness, then shifts to social notes about women’s prejudice and Sir Oliver Lodge on life and creation.
Chief Garland praised the Fourth of July celebration in Johnson County noting a quiet crowd with no arrests. He recalled advising two youths to stay within bounds and said no ordinances were violated as thousands enjoyed the day without incident.
A large crowd gathered for a Fourth of July event with addresses by Hon. Frank A. Linney and W. E. Comer. Linney praised liberty and American achievement, noted Lindbergh as a symbol of skill, and recalled 1776. Afternoon sports included a Watauga vs Ashe county baseball game 6 5. An aeroplane display ended with a crash but no injuries. Depot street hosted a street dance and hillside fireworks before midnight.
Sugar Grove reports plans for Cove Creek high school construction soon, target opening September 1. Dr. and Mrs. A G Gillman visit Horton household. Gillman, former Judson College history head in India, and sister of Mrs. Horton. Community closes stores for Boone Fourth celebration. parsonage purchase by Cove Creek Baptist church for B B Beach property.
Local talent from Henson's Chapel presents the play Eyes of Love for a church project. The performance is set for Saturday July 9 at 8 p m in the Cove Creek High School building with admission 15 and 35 cents.
Ministers of the city formed the Watauga County Ministerial Association last Friday at 10 o'clock. Officers elected for the year are President Rev. M. B. Woosley Vice President Rev. J. A. Yount Secretary Rev. P. A. Hicks and program committee Rev. J. A. Yount and Rev. L. B. Sherman. Meetings will be Mondays at 10 o'clock after the first Sunday at the Methodist church with all county ministers invited.
Fragmentary lyric lines describe affection and vanity as a lover questions how to be loved more and keep appearances. The speaker mentions cleaning coats and powder, hinting at repeated wardrobe changes and a troubled romance.
A witty exchange surfaces as an aunt questions loyalties to parents while a boy deflects to the court to decide. The remark hints at family tensions and legal overtones in a light domestic moment.
Five people three women and two men drowned at Elmo Inlet near Hamstead N C during a picnic. The victims Miss Susie E Bloodworth Miss Annie Bloodworth and Mrs Troy Woodcock Troy Woodcock Leon Barnhill and Troy Woodcock were swept seaward by a whirlpool after entering the water together seeking a swim.
Land offer includes twenty acres and option for five or ten acre lots on the Boone Trail Highway just west of Boone. Fertile, well located land with reasonable terms. Also one six room house and large lot in Boone available. Contact F. A. Linney.
West End Garage Burin Gragg, proprietor, advertises complete auto repair for all model cars with guaranteed work. Services include waking, greasing, painting, gas and oil. Call for a trial at the listed phone number 27.
The Tattler notes large Fourth of July turnout with humorous crowd estimates. American Legion members thank county residents for support of Independence Day celebrations. Local builders Ralph Winkler, Prof Vance Howell, David Greene, and Prof Ben Smith are adding or completing brick and stone homes in Boone and Grove Park, showcasing new structures amid pine-tree surroundings.
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