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Newspaper

Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1934

Page

8

Pulp Wood Miles in North Carolina Backed for Mills

North Carolina offers ideal sites for wood pulp and paper mills with abundant second growth pine and strong transport links. A 50 to 75 mile radius around potential sites holds 7.5 to 16 million cords of pine timber suitable for pulp, with annual growth up to 1.5 million cords. If a quarter of growth is used, daily pulp output could reach 300–350 tons in the 50 mile area and 650–700 tons in the 75 mile zone.

North Carolina R. W. Graeber State College Piedmont Coastal Plain Asheville Southern Newspaper Publishers Association Southern Pines Graeber

Meat Camp Baptist revival draws large crowd

Rev. A. E. Moretz led a Sunday School revival at Meat Camp Baptist Church last week. The young minister spoke on "Young People" with a masterful, concise delivery. Attendance rose despite the rain and Superintendent Linney Greene praised the effort's potential lasting value.

Meat Camp Baptist Church A. E. Moretz Linney Greene

California Grizzlys Extinct Bears Largest Species

California grizzly bears, the largest of their species, are extinct. Their diet consisted mainly of wild honey grasses and grubs.

California

Record voting causes upsets in N C primary

In the North Carolina statewide primary a surge of voters produced surprising results across seven congressional races and several judicial contests. Harold D. Cooley won the Fourth District nomination, with George Ross Pou second. Others led incumbents in various districts, and a run-off is planned for June 30. A second primary may be needed in multiple races.

Raleigh N. C Harold D. Cooley Nashville George Ross Pou Cooley Pou J. P. Zollicoff W. F. Evans Palmer Bailey C. L. Abernethy Graham Barden New Bern Luther Hamilton Morehead City Barden Hamilton Abernethy Graham Hugh Dortch J. L. James Major A. L. Bulwinkle Gastonia Hamilton C. Jones Charlotte Congress Bulwinkle Jones J. H. Kerr O. E. Dickens Wilson Zebulon Weaver Frank Hancock Jr Lily M. Mebane J. Bayard Clark Clayton Grant Wilmington W. B. Umstead Bruce Carraway High Point Stanley Winborne E. C. Macon Asheville General Assembly R. G. Johnson Pender W. L. Lumpkin Franklin Clawson Williams Sanford Charles Ross Cannady Bell Grover Davis J. C. Little William Bickett Governor Bickett D. Staton Inscoe Charles Coggins Salisbury Zeb Vance Long Statesville John G. Carpenter A. E. Woltz B. F. Wellens State Board of Elections

Notice of Trustee Sale in Watauga County North Carolina

Trustee Harry W. Coble will sell at the courthouse door in Boone on July 2, 1934, at 1 p m the lands described as three Green Hill Road tracts in Rankin vicinity to satisfy an $8 500 debt secured by a deed of trust recorded in Book 15 page 125 with prior liens. The sale covers adjoining residence property of R G Rankin and notes a separate $5 000 trust deed for Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company dated May 3 1928.

North Carolina Watauga County S. C. Eggers Nora S. Eggers A. E. South Maybelle South John Presnell Beech Mountain Road Ward's Corner Beech Mountain G. P. Hagaman W. R. Armystrone Register of Deeds Boone Green Hill Road Charlie Smoot Rankin's R. G. Rankin Rankin Green Park N. C Office of Register of Deeds Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company Harry W. Coble John E. Brown

Starch Linen Before Marking Ink to Prevent Blur

A practical tip advises starching linen before applying indelible ink to avoid smearing. The starch forms a barrier that keeps lines sharp and legible on fabric or paper. This technique helps maintain clear, lasting markings.

Parole Application Filed for Henry Ragan in 1934 Case

The state publishes a parole request for Henry Ragan who is serving a road sentence for possession of spirituous liquors. Opponents of parole are urged to contact the Governor of North Carolina. Notice dated June 2 1934 and signed by W R Lovill.

Henry Ragan North Carolina W. R. Lovill

Antioch Church names new pastor for coming year

WATAUGA FALLS NEWS reports Rev. W C Payne chosen as pastor for Antioch Church for the coming year. The congregation regrets the departure of Rev. Wellington Swift who served long and plans to preach when possible. Sunday school meetings shown strong interest with Mr Cook of Middle Fork leading sessions.

Boone J. Wayne Harmon Joseph Ward Brushy Fork John Renzo Ward Bonnie Dave Ward Juanita Anna Lee Shepherd Frieda Farthing Andrew Morgan W. C. Payne Antioch Church Wellington Swift Antioch Cook Middle Fork

Legion to stage Heaven Bound at Boone courthouse

American Legion Post announces a sensational negro play Heaven Bound to be presented at the Boone courthouse on Saturday June 16 at 3 and 8 pm. The all black cast portrays life’s journey through a visual narrative by North Carolina actors and has drawn strong local demand. Admission is charged to fund Legion enterprises.

American Legion Post Boone North Carolina Legion Enterprises

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