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Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1927

Page

2

Auto Law Violators Face 50 Cent Filing Penalty

Violators of the uniform motor vehicle act face heavier penalties and must pay a 50 cent fee for a certified record. Clerks of courts receive 50 cents as costs, and the motor vehicle commission will hold certified judgments and filings open for inspection during business hours. Drivers must stop after accidents and provide information. failure carries prison terms up to five years and fines up to 5,000 dollars.

General Assembly Justice of the Peace C. W. Robert Greensboro The Carolina Motor Club Motor Vehicle Commission

Billion Quarts Of Booze Consumed Since Prohi

Report from Washington estimates Americans consumed a billion quarts or more of intoxicating beverages since Prohibition began seven years ago. Sacramental wine totaled over 24 million gallons. home made wine and medicinal whiskey shipments were substantial. Canada bootlegging and high alcohol content near beer were noted. Deputy Administrator Osteen and Administrator Merrick visited Wilkesboro court to assess enforcement. In Juneau, Alaska, there are nine single men for every single woman.

Washington Maa Treasury Canada United States Wilkesboro Osteen Middle Federal District R. Q. Merrick Hayes Merrick Juneau Alaska

Red light rule for Dobbins tail prompts NC rider penalty

The piece notes a North Carolina law requiring red lights on animal tails at night when ridden, with fines or 50 day penalties for noncompliance. It mentions President Coolidge planning a June departure from Washington to a summer residence, with stops en route for speaking events, and an earlier travel schedule due to budget meetings.

North Carolina General Assembly President Coolidge Wash Black Hills South Dakota Hammond Ind Coolidge Washington

Ashe seeks state takeover of Ashe county road

A large Ashe county delegation led by Senator P T McNeill met with Alex S Hanes highway commissioner to urge state control of a 15 mile road from Glendale Springs over the mountain to Deep Gap and Highway 60. Hanes did not promise action but delegates remain hopeful the state highway commission may take over the route. The road would connect key Ashe county areas and supporters believe state ownership would benefit the region.

Winston-Salem Journal P. T. McNeill West Tefferson Ashe Alex S. Hanes Seventh State Highway Commission Ashe County Glendale Springs Deep Gap McNeill State Commission

McNeill and Folger Drive Roads Bill Through Senate

The article notes Senator McNeill and Representative Folger advancing highway legislation. A state highway system would seize 20 percent of county roads for state maintenance. Opponents argue Ashe’s roads already cover 10 percent and resist further state takeovers at this time.

Dr Frances E Clark Leader Of World Christian Endeavor Dies

Dr Frances E Clark founder and president of the World Christian Endeavor Society died at his Newton Mass home after a three week illness and coma. He was 74 years old.

Frances E. Clark World Christian Endeavor Socity Newton Mass Clark

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