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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1920
Page
2
The notice lists R. C. Rivers as editor proprietor of the Watauga Democrat in Boone N Y with publication date July 8 1920. Subscription rates are One year 1.00 Six months 50 cents Three months 25 cents.
A double wedding took place at Valle Crucis on Monday morning July fifth. Miss Anna Mae Shipley and Miss Mary Elizabeth Taylor married Mr. Thomas A. Belk of Mount Holly and Mr. Henry Charles Menzies Jr. of Hickory. The ceremony occurred at the Valle Crucis Methodist church with Rev. J. P. Morris officiating as pink roses and rhododendron decorated the aisles. The couples left for a bridal trip toward Asheville. Attending were relatives from Hickory and local families, including Dr. H. C. Menzies and Mrs. Menzies.
Training School students visited Grandfather Mountain and enjoyed hikes. Miss Ruth Coffey gave a graduating music recital to a large audience. Prof. Downam hosted visitors from Lenoir. Revs M A Adams and J R Walker led the chapel service. Mr B J Turner spoke on abolishing capital punishment. Boone attendees joined the North Wilkesboro District Conference at Jefferson. The conference emphasized Bible teaching. Bishop Waterhouse attended. Rev Simpson was elected secretary then resigned. J R Walker was elected. Conference closed Sunday with Bishop Materoces Brecht presiding.
On June 28 the ten children of Uncle Will Greer gathered at his home near Silverstone with many grandchildren and friends to honor his seventieth birthday. A warm welcome, abundant feast, fine music, and a strong family circle marked the event as a tribute to a life of industry and integrity. May the family circle remain unbroken.
At Blowing Rock the sermon for next Sunday night centers on The Son of Man come to seek and to save the Jest. Sunday morning the text will be Also and True Ideals in Education and in Life. J. R. Walker delivers the messages.
Information Free Insurance Cheap. If you want either see write or call Geo F Blair insurance agent. Office in Bank Building 1 Blowing Rock N C. August 25 1920.
Citizens from all townships fill Boone court house to discuss road improvements. Resolutions debated urge countywide bond votes, continued road building by the County Road Commission, and removal of some road officials. but the group adjourned without a final vote.
Real estate notice from William O. Hutson promoting 100 acre farm near Cincinnati with 6 room house, multiple outbuildings, and timber. sale offered before July 20 for 11000 dollars with crops and growing crops included. Hutson lists 100 fruit, stock, grain and dairy farms for sale and invites letters or wires to his Cincinnati office.
16 month old pure bred Holstein bull calf ready for service. Nicely marked and well bred with strong records behind him. Full description available on request. St Ross Donnelly, Shouns, Tennessee.
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