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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1932
Page
7
A New England artist galvanized a village by repainting Main Street in white, inspiring neighbors to follow. The result: a cleaner, cohesive look that drew tourists and pride to the town.
In Stockbridge and West Stockbridge a spelling match ends with the speaker stepping down in the return bout. The winner is described as Berkshire County’s spelling champion, married to a former neighbor, highlighting that spelling ability may be a gift more than learned.
Li Ching-Yun of Shang-chuan village in Szechuan reportedly lives 250 years, supported by North China Herald. He remains active, reads without glasses, walks daily, and dispenses wisdom on longevity.
Wilson County farmers are buying pure bred Guernsey cattle. J. C. Eagles recent purchase included five Guernsey heifers while F. J. Winstead and J. D. Aycock bought two Guernsey bulls.
Albert Tron of Valdese reports a seven ton per acre harvest from five acres of mixed crops including barley austrian peas vetch and crimson clover last year, totaling thirty five tons of cured hay.
Irish growers began digging in Beaufort County in the week of May 30 and report the crop moving in bulk as harvest progresses.
Advent Christian church announces Sunday School at 9 45 morning service at 11 o clock and evening service at 8 o clock Pastor J T Greene leads the congregation. First Baptist lists Pastor P A Hicks Sunday School at 9 45 with W D Fasthing as superintendent Preaching at 11 am and 8 pm B Y P U and Brotherhood meet at 7 pm mid week prayer Wednesday at 8 pm Choir practice Fridays at 8 pm.
The notice lists weekly worship times for multiple churches including Methodist with Rev. J H Brendall Jr, Epworth League, and choir, Lutheran at St Mark's Bailey Camp, Grace Church East Boone, Holy Communion near Valle Crucis, and Banner Elk Chapel near Hanging Rock. Public invitations by Rev. J A Yount, Pastor.
A schedule of charges and preaching times for churches in Valle Crucis Boone Blowing Rock and Glendale Springs with listed pastors superintendents and school times. Included are Holy Cross Valle Crucis Saint Anthony Saint Luke Saint Matthew Saint Mary and Holy Trinity services with Sundays mornings evenings and specific dates.
Administrators of the estate of Mrs. O L Hardin notify all claims against the estate of Blowing Rock North Carolina to be exhibited by June 16 1938 or barred from recovery. Debts should be paid promptly. Dated June 16 1932. R B Hardin W D Farthing Administrators
North Carolina Watauga County Superior Court case W G Hartzog versus L M Bentley. Sheriff L M Farthing will sell on the first Monday in July 1932 between 10 am and 2 pm at the courthouse door to satisfy the execution. Property includes Boone town lots 154 and 155 in Daniel Boone Park subdivision with deed references.
Having qualified as administrator of S J Barnett deceased the administrator I T Barnett calls all creditors to present claims within twelve months or be barred and all debtors must pay promptly this 31st day of May 1932.
About 1500 farmers, farm women, county agents, and local businessmen attended the livestock meeting held on the Lenoir Gwyn farm in Haywood County.
Notice details a trustee sale of 119 1 2 acres on Beaver Dam Road near Boone. The sale by cash bid requires a 10 percent deposit. Asset owner W F Reese and Melissa Reese pledged this land to Raleigh Savings Bank and Trust Company, with sale set for July 5, 1932 at noon.
In default on the notes secured by deed of trust in Book 15 page 287, Watauga County, the Boone Planing Mill property will be sold at the courthouse door July 4 1932 at 1 PM for cash to the highest bidder. The 11 194 square foot tract lies in the R C Rivers division, on Howard Street, bounded by Bryan's corner and streets. T E Bingham, Trustee.
Public auction will sell cash at noon July 6 1932 at the courthouse door Boone Watauga County North Carolina to satisfy a deed of trust dated March 1 1928 secured by Carter G Cook and wife. Property described as a lot on King Street and adjacent alley in Boone conveyed to Cook by Gragg and Hayes. Terms cash. Successor to Citizens National Bank of Raleigh Trustee H M Corbett vice president.
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