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Newspaper

Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1928

Page

4

Reform Bulletin attacks on Al Smith judged unreliable

The Watauga Democrat reports Rev. J E Shufelt forwarded the Reform Bulletin from O R Miller of Albany New York accusing Governor Al Smith. The paper notes Miller was investigated by New York legislature found to misquote and misrepresent Smith and was barred from legislative halls. The editors decline to print any of Miller's material as propaganda they deem deceptive.

J. E. Shufelt Rockwell N. C Reform Bulletin O. R. Miller Albany N. Y New York Civic League Shuffelt al Smith New York Smith Miller Governor Smith New York State Gov. Smith Rev. Shufelt Greensboro Daily Record

Let Us Have Tolerance In Print

A Charlotte News editorial argues for temperance support across regions while defending Governor Smith and opposing prohibitive criticism. It condemns accusations that wets are corrupt, praises Smith as honest, and urges respectful disagreement under the U S Constitution and decency.

Smith New Yor Asheville North New York West Nicholas Butler Columbia Ritchie America Charlotte News

Chicago man visits Boone relatives after years abroad

Mr. D. A. Brown of Chicago spent part of last week visiting relatives and friends in Boone and vicinity. This was his first visit home for several years and his friends were delighted to see him. He holds a responsible position with Marshal Fields & Co.

D. A. Brown Chicago Boone Marshal Fields & Co

Local Notes Record Moves Homes and Meetings in Boone

Mrs J N Davidson moves into a new home near the one sold to W H Grage. Ex Sheriff J Larkin Hayes visits Watauga. Mrs Evans and daughter depart for Terra Haute. H W Horton returns from Miami to Boone to resume real estate work. Tax payments exceed 8000 dollars as crowds gather. Frank A Tomlin marries Carolyn Ruth Jennings in a Saturday ceremony. Democratic convention set for Saturday. state convention in Raleigh June 12. Changes at Carolina Store with Fred Church replacing June Meroney. Dr D L Dawson finishes bovine tuberculosis work, finds low infection. Women’s Missionary Society plans all day meeting in Boone. George M Harmon notes Avery county GOP slate. Minor car collision on Blowing Rock road. Highway 69 impacts for Newton Barnes. W H Gragg revitalizes Poley Moretz house and grounds. W T Penley visits from Washington state. Oscar L Coffey injured by machinery but recovering.

Beaver Dam Residents Affected by Sunday Wreck and Local Ventures

Mr. Conley Isaacs of Beaver Dam suffered serious injuries in a Sunday automobile accident near Cove Creek bridge when his car overturned after backing off an embankment. Howard, now an owner with Boldin Grocery Company, and Farthing manage the feed store. A. G. Miller, local Chrysler dealer, is remodeling the old Chevrolet garage into a modern Chrysler sales and service center opposite Critcher hotel. George Carroll of Rutherford passed the Great Divide after an illness. funeral and interment followed with Masonic honors. The Democrat notes Carroll as a valued local citizen who will be greatly missed.

Conley Issacs Beaver Dam Cove Creek Bridge Brea Yser Mr. Howard Boldin Grocery Company Mr. Farthing A. G. Miller Chrysler Chevrolet Critcher Hotel Masons George Carroll Rutherwood Elihu Greene Carroll

Leake Couple Announce Son Born May 4 in Manila

Mr and Mrs B G Leake announce the birth of a son in Manila on May 4 named James William. Mrs Leake before marriage was Miss Annie Shull daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Shull of Valle Crucis.

B. G. Leake Manila Philippine Islands James William

Entre Nous Club Meets For Bridge At Critcher Hotel

Mrs James B Mass entertained the Entre Nous club at the Critcher hotel. Bridge was played at two tables with Miss Louise Critcher taking high score. Gum delicious salad and ice courses were served at Hodges Drug Store. The next meeting with Mrs S F to be held.

James B. Mass Critcher Hotel Louise Critcher Jas. Moore S. F. Be

Worth While Club Theater Party in May

Mrs. A. E. Hamby entertained the Worth While Club Friday afternoon May 25 with a theater party. Guests traveled together to view a Zane Grey western tale and enjoyed refreshments at Hodges Drug Store afterward. Next meeting is set for Friday afternoon June 8 at Mrs. W. H. Gragg's home.

W. H. Gragg

Bagley Gaither Wedding in Newman Georgia

Miss Sarah Bagley wed Dr. Joseph M. Gaither last Friday June 1 at the bride’s Newman home. The couple plans to reside in Boone after a wedding tour to New York and other northern cities.

Bagley-Gaither Newman Sarah Bagley Joseph M. Gaither Boone Miss Bagley X. M. Bagley Georgia State College For Women Appalachian State Normal Dr. Gaither J. M. Gaither North Wilkesboro Atlanta Southern Dental College Atlanta New York Daniel Boone Cabin Colony Here

Local firm to handle Purina Mills livestock rations

D. J. Cottrell will handle the full line of Purina Mills balanced rations for cattle and poultry. Purina operates eleven mills in the United States and Canada with specialists who test feeds in labs and feed lots to optimize milk pork and eggs production for farmers.

D. J. Cottrell Purina Mills United States Canada

North Carolina Extends Fish License Rules to Trout Streams

The North Carolina Department of Conservation and Development bulletin reports license requirements now cover all trout streams in far western and mountainous counties with few exceptions. The broader rule applies to anglers across multiple counties, expanding the previous scope of licensing.

North Carolina

Mountain county license rule expands fishing checks

J K Dixon assistant director says trout fishing now 20 counties covered including Alleghany Avery Clay Caldwell Jackson Macon Me, Polk Swain Watauga and Burke counties with local law under state action. County commissioners require licenses for rod and reel or jointed rod and casting anglers to fund game fish rehabilitation and hatchery propagation through license revenues.

J. K. Dixon Iland Alleghany Avery, Clay Caldwell Jackson Macon Mehn, Polk Swa Watauga Burke

Cornerstone laid for new Duke university in Durham

State brief notes a cornerstone ceremony for Duke University in Durham. Other items report murder verdicts, a minister's death, student charges in a campus death, election fund collections, a retrial date for Larry Newsome in Beula Tedder murder case, and North Carolina property valuations for school funding.

Duke University Durham W. H. Lawrence Pittsboro Annie L. T. Cordell North Wilkesboro Western North Carolina Methodist Conference Asheville Tam C. Bowie, Jr West Jefferson Tam. C. Bowie Steve Furbes Statesville Dents University of North Carolina Maxergyart Pence Pena Goldsboro Larry Newsome Wayne County Chatham County Beula Tedder R. A. Nunn Wayne Superior Court Chatham Wayne Picult Newsome Henry A. Grady Supreme Court Raleigh North Carolina State Board of Equalization Forsyth County Guilford Mecklenburg Buncombe Forsyth Gaston Wake Cabarrus New Hanover Wilson

City of One Way Streets Ambitious Traffic Plan

In Maracaibo Venezuela the Inspector de Vehiculos orders nearly all streets converted to one way. Large red arrows mark allowed directions on building corners, with only a few wider streets permitting two way flow amid a rapid rise in cars during the oil boom.

Maracaibo Venezula

Man Wanted to Run Mee- Ness Business in Watauga County

Classified ad seeking an applicant to operate a Mee- Ness business in Watauga County no experience required must have a car and can earn seven to ten dollars daily with no lay-offs or bosses. Advertisers claim to use capital to start. Addressed to Furst and Thomas Dept J L 9 Freeport Illinois.

Watauga County Furst and Thomas Dept. J. L Freeport Ill

Churches Announcements and News of Interest to Local Church Goers

The column compiles announcements prepared by various pastors with news and notes for local church members. It highlights upcoming services, events, and messages of general interest to the congregations served by the churches in the area.

Boon e Baptist and Methodist Notices and Services

Church notices list sermons and services at Boone Baptist Boone Methodist and Lutheran churches with pastors superintendents and program details. The piece also notes a window display of a mouse catching flies at an automobile dealer in Sydney Australia.

J. A. Yount St. Mark’s—Bailey’s Grace Lutheran—Boone Episcopal Church Main Street Daniel Boone Hotel Sydney Australia

Fly Toxic Insecticide Ad Promotes Broad Household Use

Government authorities note under favorable conditions a male and a female fly can multiply to over 50 500 000 000 000 in a season. The Rex Fellowship at Mellon Institute developed FLY TOX to kill all household insects. The blue label bottles promise safety stainless fragrance and sure results.

United States Mellon Institute of Industrial Research Rex Fellowship

Lost traveling bag reported near Brushy Fork area

A black traveling bag containing women's apparel and other articles was lost between Brushy Fork and Vilas on Sunday June 3. Reward offered to the finder who notifies Mrs. Ellen Greene at Balm, North Carolina.

Brushy Fork Vilas Ellen Greene Balm N. C

Also Mentioned on This Page

Watauga Democrat Rive Printing Company R. C. Rivers Rob. Rivers Publishers T Boone Matter Pe N. C J. N Davidson W. H. Grage J. Larkin Hayes Elizabethton, Tenn County Watauga Evans Terra Haute, Ind H. W. Horton Miami, Fla Horton Frank A. Tomlin Carolyn Ruth Jennings Olin Iredell County Baptist Parsonage P. A. Hicks June Meroney Carolina Hendersonville Fred Church Blowing Rock D. L. Dawson Sparta Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Boone Methodist Church George M. Harmon Avery County House of Representatives D. T. Vance P. A. Vance Register of Deeds R. A. Shumaker Board of Commissioners W. T. Barlow M. G. Tester Winters H. Grady Farthing G. K. Moose Blowing Rock Road Newton Barnes Highway 69 North Water Street W. H. Penley Wataugan Okanogan Wash Harry Clint Thomas Oscar L. Coffey Wood Novelty Shop Epworth League B. L. Smith Holy Communion Clark’s Creek Boone Feed Co Howard Mas Stand Jed Thomson Silver King Ini Pioneer Scout Phyllis Raver Victor Varconi al Jolson May McAvoy Esther Ralston Neil Hamilton Boone Drug CO Dellar Hink Watauga County Bank Boone, N
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