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Watauga Democrat in Boone, North Carolina

18 Jun 1931

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Watauga Democrat

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Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1931

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3

State Bottlers Help Fund North Carolina Institutions

Raleigh dispatch notes bottlers will donate about two hundred thousand dollars to North Carolina institutions to offset a doubled tax on their industry. The Highway Commission reorganizes into five regional divisions with engineers and assistants overseeing counties from Tarboro to Asheville. The move aims to streamline road matters and align local engineering staffs under a state-wide structure.

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North Carolina State Highway Commission Asheville Salbury Concord Greensboro Fayetteville Tarboro F. B. Jeffress J. G. Gardner J. D. Taylor Currituck Camden Perquimans Pasquotank Gates Chowan Hertford Bertie Northampton Halifax Nash Edgecombe Wilson Pitt Greene Lenoir Carteret Craven Pamlico Beaufort Martin Washington Tyrrell Dare Hyde R. E Rockingham Stokes Forsyth Davidson Guilford Randolph Chatham Statesville H. E. Noell F. S. Klutz Montgomery Richmond Anson Union Stanley Mecklenburg Cabarrus Gaston Lincoln Catawba Alexander Wilkes Alleghany Surry Yadkin Iredell Davie Rowan J. C. Walker T. J. Betts
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County Officials Named in North Carolina Shifts and School Consolidation Aim

Sam D. Scott of Wayne County was named director of county highways as part of a broader plan covering 450000 miles of roads with more appointments to follow. Assistant Attorney General Seawell from Lee County steps up, likely to run for Attorney General and Governor in the future. The State Board of Equalization reports heavy consolidation of small schools will cut costs and improve instruction, with data showing many tiny elementary and high schools operating with very low daily attendance.

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Cleveland Rutherford Polk Henderson Transylvania Jackson Macon Clay Cherokee Graham Swain Haywood Madison Buncombe Yancey McDowell Mitchell Avery Burke Caldwell Watauga Ashe Sam D. Scott Wayne County A. A. F. Seawell Sanford Lee County General Assembly Dennis Brummil Frank H N. C. Supreme Court Edward C. Seawell I W Brummitt North Carolina LeRoy Martin State Board of Equalization Martin Watauga County Avernerea Ate Board of Equalizations
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Change in Tar Heel farming signals shift to active machinery use

North Carolina Extension Service observer Oscar H. Phillips notes a dramatic shift in Stanly County from rare farm machinery to near weekly use year round. The mowing machine and other implements ease labor, boost yields, and support larger groups adopting alfalfa, vetch, and small grains.

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North Carolina Oscar H. Phillips North Carolina Extension Service Phillips Stanly
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Banner Elk Briefs and Local Openings

Professor Leo Pritchett leaves for Durham to take a Duke summer course toward a master’s in Education with a focus on Junior College Administration. The Woman’s Auxiliary circles met at Banner Elk Presbyterian Church. Pinnacle Inn Coffee Shop opens in the Rock House with lunches during closure of the regular dining room. Stinson’s Maple Tea Room on Route 69 reports good patronage as summer arrives. Mr. T F E Schell breaks his arm in a workshop accident. Har nett County soybean acreage rises tenfold this season per the county agent.

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Banner Elk Leo K. Pritchett Durham Duke University Pritchett Junio College Banner Elk Presbyterian Church Barlow Edgar Halil Tufts W. ¢. Tate T. E. Schell Pinnacle Inn Rock House Ular Pinnacle Inn Stinson R. O. Banner T. FE. Schell
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NEW Bevnuelaw By M. R. Dunnagan Raleigh N. C Revenue Department Battlers J. Elmer Long Mitiney E. C. Brooks State Colles Graduate School Carl C. Taylor Holland Lifetime U.S. Pat Christian Tin & Metal Works Boone, N Dr. Brooks Dr. Taylor B.C. Mayo Edgecombe County Harnett County Sapho Central Barber Shop W. H. Brock Coirthouse Boone N. Carp Thomas Ashley Happy Farmers Edwin Smith Mack Crow J.W. Bryan Boone, N. Carolina
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