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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1932
Page
7
Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt unveiled a plan to move unemployed families to subsistence farms, financed by state and local relief funds. The program aims to cut relief costs while giving transfers a chance at permanent, healthier work in rural settings.
General John J. Pershing condemned prohibition as a crime against the people, blaming mass apathy for its passage and urging voters to elect responsible leaders. He recalled a 1917 lunch with Marshal D Esperey and warned that neglect at the polls empowers cheap politicians and lawlessness.
Edward Swift, head of Swift and Company and son of Gustavus Swift, died in a Gold Coast apartment fall. A coroner’s jury ruled accidental death. he was 68 and had just become chairman after his brother retired.
More than 250 vaccinated cattle showed no signs of black leg while twelve animals that owners refused vaccination died. The farm agent notes the outbreak drew attention and publicity risks from secrecy.
Local notices list Sunday School times and worship services for Advent Christian, First Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran St Mark's Bailey's Camp, Grace East Boone, Holy Communion Valle Crucis, Banner Elk Chapel near Hanging Rock. Special weekly activities include choir practice and midweek prayer meetings. All invite public attendance.
Listing of church services across Valle Crucis Boone Blowing Rock Todd Beaver Creek and Glendale Springs with times Sundays schools superintendents and Epworth Leagues. Includes Holy Cross Saint Anthony Saint Luke St Matthew St Marys and Holy Trinity listings with dates and service times.
In Watauga County North Carolina R L Baldwin sues W C Wilson for 1500 dollars due by contract. A summons issued May 9 1932 and returnable June 13 1932 before the Clerk in Boone. The defendant will take further notice as required by law.
A warrant of attachment was issued by the Clerk of the Superior Court on May 9 1932 and returned. The writ requires the defendant to appear and answer or demur to the plaintiff's complaint at the specified time and place or the relief sought will be granted. Dated May 9 1932 and signed by A. E. South, Clerk.
Tax sale set for June 13 1932 at 2 PM to satisfy 1931 taxes and subsequent years on numerous delinquent parcels in Blowing Rock North Carolina. Sheriff L. M. Farthing lists many lots by owner and estate with specific lot counts and notes on divisions and boundaries. Payment required in cash to highest bidder. sale per state law and town board order.
Notice covers mortgagee sale of 100 acres in Watauga County by K W Brown and Roxie Brown dated 1929 with June 6 1932 bid at courthouse. Also includes execution sale of Boone town lot described by Highways 60 and 17, in Merchants and Traders Bank case with June 6 1932 date. Attorneys listed E Bingham J Hagaman J E Edmisten.
Sheriff to sell on June 6 1932 at 1 p.m. under Superior Court order in the case C S Prevette and W E Stearnes versus Ralph Teague. The sale will transfer all right title and interest of Ralph Teague in the described real estate to the highest bidder for cash.
Auction notice for parcels described in the case Wa tauga County Bank versus W J Hampton J M Hampton and Minnie Triplett with multiple land tracts totaling about 41 acres to be sold June 6 1932 at 1 p m. Also executrix notice for J P Wilson estate inviting claims within twelve months and informing debtors to pay promptly.
Trustee T. E. Bingham to foreclose on property of W. L. Winkler and Ida Winkler for 500 dollars due under a 1930 deed of trust. Sale set for June 6, 1932 at 1 pm at the courthouse door, location described as 43 acres more or less with metes and bounds along layers Reid Maltba and Hodges lines.
The 8th day of May 1932, W H Gragg as Trustee and T E Bingham as attorney announce a deed of trust default. F C Miler and wife secured 1300 from Watauga Building and Loan, property on Boone Trail Highway and Hill Street in Boone, Lot No. 3, Hardin Addition. Bid includes tract described starting at highway stake and ending at Hill Street.
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