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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1931
Page
8
Fifty thousand witnessed Two Grand win the Kentucky Derby in a track record setting ride. The crowd debated the Derby name pronunciation after an English visitor’s remark. A notable autogiro landing and a wide range of Europe’s republics and monarchies shaped discussion of governance.
Carrie Lucile Coffey of Boone wed B Frank Williams of Asheville in a June 9 ceremony at the bride's home. Rev P A pastor officiated with a ring ceremony set among pink and white petals and laurel. The couple left for a wedding trip. both families noted for local prominence. Attending were Dorcas Williams and El len Coffey among others from Asheville Blowing Rock and Davidson.
Miss Irene Mc Dade and Professor John Howell, both of Boone, wed at the bride’s East Main Street home on Thursday June 4 at 8 30 a m. Clergyman Dr O J Chandler officiated as the couple, with the minister, stood for the ceremony. They will attend Colorado State Teachers College for the summer session and pursue M A degrees. Both are teachers, formerly at the Demonstration school in Boone, with Mrs McDade the daughter of Mr and Mrs R F McDade.
Henry B. Wills aged 73 died at his home in Silverlake near Mountain City Tennessee last Saturday. Funeral services and interment followed the next day. A well known citizen he had suffered long illness attributed to age. He was a relative of Mrs G C Winkler of Boone.
A veteran airship commander recounts his experiences aboard the Los Angeles built in Germany and captured after war, serving as a passenger on the Graf Zeppelin, and commanding the Shenandoah during its breaking thunderstorm. He navigated the remaining end to a safe landing as the new Goodyear Zeppelin looms larger.
Grand jury returns indictments against 22 local men amid political dispute over last fall’s election. Trials expected at November term in Wilkesboro. Republicans raise funds. Democrats rally legal defense. amid charges connected to Justice Department affidavit visits and senatorial politics.
After hatching season the male bird loses value and should be penned away from hens to keep eggs fertile. C F Vish notes bad eggs rise with mid summer hatchers. proper feeding, clean nests, twice daily gathering, and cool storage ensure quality. North Carolina growers lose about 500000 yearly from poor methods. heat and partial hatching worsen fertility and egg quality.
Miss Estelle Fuller married Mr Donnelly in a Wednesday garden ceremony at Dr O P Tillman home Asheboro later to Chapel Hill. Pastor Tillman officiated using a ring, with Relatives and close friends present. The bride wore navy georgette with egg shell accents and sweet heart rose corsage. The groom is son of Gus Donnelly Ashe County. Post wedding, they will reside at Chapel Hill as a UNC professor husband and wife.
Weather report compiled by J T C Wright at the local bureau shows average maximum 75 degrees and average 61 with a daily range of 27. Highest 80 on the 4th and 6th, lowest 35 on the 2nd. Rainfall 0.22 inches with 3 days at or above 0.01 inch. West winds, light frost on the 2nd.
A Boone North Carolina letter to the editor urges political civility and action. Rev Lloyd B Cole quotes Theodore Roosevelt on active participation over criticism, calling politicians to build up the country rather than wreck it. The writer states he is not a politician.
Cove Creek residents report many college graduates returning for summer break including Mary Lee Blanche Bingham Mattie Laine Sherwood Jennie Love from Greensboro Ned Glenn from Chapel Hill Theodore Glenn from Richmond Dental College and O G Tillman family visiting S F Horton. Baptism was administered to twelve at Cove Creek Baptist Church by Rev J A McKaughn. Mrs Mast of Maryland returns to Watauga to repair Mast Roller Mill and Mr Mast returns home. Blanche Horton visited A R Barlow in Lenoir. Washed wallpaper manufactured locally.
A political-leaning piece argues that targeted Democratic ads offer a faster path to improved business outcomes by shaping consumer perception and market reach. It emphasizes data driven strategies and measurable ROI while urging firms to adopt progressive messaging to capture evolving audiences.
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