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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1929
Page
1
Blowing Rock schedules a 3:30 pm start Friday at the schoolhouse for an annual baby clinic directed by Dr. Maryee Field of Spartanburg. The event, run with the Blowing Rock Community Club, offers free baby care advice and a fee for well baby services with proceeds aiding the community.
George W. Wickersham, head of President Hoover's law enforcement commission, writes Governor Roosevelt that federal and state agencies could share enforcement. He suggests the federal government curb importation and interstate transport while states handle internal policing of saloons and speakeasies, aiming to make laws more enforceable and reduce crime. He also criticizes public attitudes toward crime reduction and cites disrespect for the Volstead act.
In Washington on July 16, echoes of Wickersham’s prohibition enforcement views were heard at the governor’s conference. Prohibition Commissioner Doran and Treasury aide Lowman backed better state enforcement, while the White House and others offered no comment pending review. Doran called for clarified state responsibilities and intelligent cooperation over federal police concentration.
Watauga Building & Loan Associa tion secretary W H Gragg launches a 30 day offer of 25 cents per share installment stock to county residents. He hopes to sell 1000 shares and strengthen home building, with full details on page five.
Judge W C Harris told the Robeson county grand jury to study crime causes from the ground up. He argued courts lag in reducing crime and praised state progress but urged an organized preventive effort starting with youth to prevent future criminal behavior. He stressed teaching children to respect the law.
Prices for hogs remain above average with expectations of further gains through the year. Reports from the Bureau of Agricultural Economics show reduced hog numbers and lighter pork receipts in May, with the spring pig crop down about 8 percent from 1928 and the overall U.S. pig crop the smallest since 192.
George F. Downum 82 a Confederate veteran and brother of Prof J M Downum of Appalachian State Teachers College died at his Harmony Iredell county home after a long illness. He enlisted in the Confederate army at 17 and served four years.
Unusual interest surrounds a Tuesday 4 pm amateur baseball match on the local diamond. Banks, lawyers, merchants and even the mayor form teams from East Boone and West Boone rosters, with official umpires Smith Hagaman and I G Greer.
Mrs. Russell Hodges entertained the Entre Nous Club and friends with a bridge afternoon on July 11. Decor included dahlias and bonbon dishes. a punch course followed. Louise Critcher won high score for a cutex set, while Tracy Council received a decorated salad spoon and fork. Guests included Mrs. Robert Coffey Edith Knight Mrs. David Greene Margaret Majette and Helen Majette.
Pastor C. H. Moser of the Methodist church will occupy the pulpit at both services Sunday July 21. The church urges all parishioners and neighbors to attend these important services.
Andy Johnson, 66, a well known Meadow Creek resident, was found dead in the road near his home with three gunshot wounds. Bloodhounds are being used as investigators work to locate the unknown slayer, while no clear motive or connection to a prior barn burning case has been established. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
Comparative figures from the North Carolina department of agriculture show Watauga County producing less across five leading crops from 1926 to 1928. Total bushels fell from 520,538 in 1926 to 424,960 in 1928 with acreage near flat. Corn dropped from 251,613 to 144,483 bushels while Irish potatoes rose in both acreage and yield.
The federal farm board created by Congress was assembled in Washington and assigned by President Hoover to address Americas long standing agricultural issues. Alexander H. Legge announced the board would work long and hard, with Charles L. Christiansen named secretary and office staff hired as the group plans its first meetings and possible night sessions.
Weekly weather report shows average maximum 84, minimum 70, and mean 77 degrees with 0.66 inches rainfall. Thunderstorms on the 5th, 9th, 11th and 12th. northeast wind. four days with measurable rain. 2 clear and 5 partly cloudy days. Mrs Laura Johnson of Statesville visits Boone with her brother Dr R K Bingham.
Washington July 15 the prohibition bureau plans to start distilling medicinal whiskey to maintain supply. It seeks reports on bonded whiskey on June 30 to set a start date and will select four or five distilleries with suitable plants. About two million gallons yearly will be bourbon open to tiling.
The article recounts a telegram claiming Lee Colvard had died in a Kentucky mine near Elkhorn City. His father, R. R. Colvard, traveled to Kentucky and found Lee alive and well, working on a plantation near Elkhorn. The origin of the erroneous report remains unexplained.
Ninety four persons passed the medical examination for North Carolina licenses at the recent examinations in Raleigh. The state board of medical examiners announced the results today. In addition, 23 physicians were licensed by endorsement of credentials from other states.
A senator states there is no Solomon serving in the United States Senate currently, while noting the continued existence of a Moses figure in political discourse or public memory.
Editor notes a letter from former countyman Mr Shipley replying to farmers of Watauga forming a livestock association. The piece signals support for publishing his opinions and the potential benefits to local farmers.
W. E. Shipley of Wallace Virginia urges Watauga county farmers to form a livestock association to boost saleable stock and marketing power. He cites local lamb sales, 80 pound loads at 12 1/2 cents, and home milking yields as proof that staying home and working with well bred stock yields money.
The federal farm board announced a policy plan to improve farmer prices through better organization of marketing facilities. It will work with established farm groups on specific commodities and aims for a permanent national marketing structure. The board will attend the American Institute of Cooperation meeting in Baton Rouge July 29. Chairman Legge issued the plan after morning and afternoon sessions. James C. Stone was named vice chairman. No details were given on the $150 million loan fund from Congress.
Lieutenant Governor R. T. Fountain of Rocky Mount spoke highly of gubernatorial prospects for 1952. A reporter called him a splendid gentleman and shrewd politician, praising his qualifications for a model executive after his Raleigh return.
The Boone Civitan Club convenes today at 12 45 PM at the Daniel Boone hotel with a call for full attendance. An advice column warns that home is the safest place for a girl to entertain acquaintances. A Greensboro Daily News note objects to a slur on the rumbo seat by defenders of American institutions.
Hon. Josephus Daniels editor of the Raleigh News and Observer spoke to a large Boone audience at the Baptist church. He urged that education without Christian religion is meaningless and empty and called on Boone churches to guard youth entering college and to educators to care for spiritual development. introduced by H. Montague of Winston-Salem at the Daniel Boone hotel.
Nanking reports its government answered Soviet ultimatums by demanding release of Chinese prisoners in Russia and protection for Chinese nationals. Moscow is advised a Chinese plenipotentiary will travel to discuss disputes. Meanwhile 15 000 Manchurian troops were mobilized to bolster border patrols amid the railway quarrel.
A Boone group in a straw-filled truck trekked to Tater Hill for a weekend camping. They braved rocky roads and a downpour, hiked to Bald and nearby sights, and reunited around a warm campfire after a foggy day. Participants included Louise Critcher, Katherine Harwell, Lucy Gatling, Estelle Pye, Jane Elison, Mary Frances Linney, Mrs. Coffey, James Young, Kenneth Linney, and John A. Sproles.
Mr W F Miller returned from Boor in the middle of last week where water ran into the kraut fairy for use when the kraut season comes in the fall Miss Anneal Triplett of Lenoir visits her grandparents Mr and Mrs J M Moretz.
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