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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1929
Page
4
The Watauga Democrat issued weekly by Rivers Printing Co in Boone North Carolina details subscription rates and notices that cards of thanks resolutions of respect obituaries are charged at regular advertising rates. The item lists one year six months and three months prepaid terms.
Professor D D Dougherty died at sixty leaving behind a lasting NC educational legacy. Along with his brother Dr B B Dougherty they transformed a small private school into Appalachian State Teachers College. The two men shared a vision, Dougherty scholar and Dougherty administrator, shaping a state institution with a strong faculty and national reputation.
Dr D D Dougherty a mountain education pioneer linked to Appalachian State Teachers College dies. He and his brother Dr B B Dougherty built the school from its early days into a leading North Carolina institution. His work touched many in the mountains and statewide education.
A brief recipe item describing cutting firm ripe tomatoes into thick slices, seasoning with salt pepper and a touch of sugar, breading in crumbs then egg and crumbs, and frying in olive oil or butter until light brown. Served with mayonnaise.
Instructions describe boiling 1 to 4 pounds of macaroni then baking in a buttered dish with butter cheese and a meat nest in the center. Tomato sauce may moisten. The dialogue includes a sarcastic exchange about recognizing an actress as daughter-in-law and a joke about a patient in the waiting room and a monthly reader in the magazines.
Local items recount social visits in Boone including Mayor Rankin and Mrs Rankin with Mrs Johnson of Gastonia hosted by Mr and Mrs W H Gragg. Rev D L Brown of Greensboro attended after the death of Prof D D Dougherty. County treasurer E G Greer carried gin seng roots worth nearly two dollars in a small packet.
Announcement of the engagement of Miss Margie Cook to Mr. Robert Critcher of Bamboo. The wedding ceremony is set for next Saturday at 4 PM at Mount Vernon church conducted by Rev. R C Eggers.
Miss Ann Ward of Blowing Rock Tenn married Mr Dudley Councill of Boone on last Thursday at Mt City Tenn The bride is daughter of Mrs Ed Ward and a popular member of the younger set The groom is son of Mr and Mrs J D Councill and has worked at the Past Time theatre.
Mrs. W. Cicero Greer announces the marriage of her daughter Ruth Dotson to Mr. Guy Everett Mattox on Friday February eighth nineteen twenty nine in Asheville North Carolina.
Unique ad device for Pastime Theatre show tonight uses a near full size air plane on a Ford chassis. Manager A E Hamby orchestrates the moving propeller air car. The film The Flying Fleet drew navy cooperation and has been popular at previous engagements.
Irene McDaniels of Winston Salem and George Moretz of Boone married last Wednesday evening at the parsonage with Rev. P. A. Hicks officiating. The bride, a former student at the college, has worked in Winston-Salem schools and has many friends here. Moretz is the son of Mr and Mrs J M Moretz and is with the Moretz furniture store. They will live with Mr Moretz’s parents.
Mrs Zeb V Farthing entertained Worth While Club members at her Blowing Rock road home with ferns roses and refreshments after a brief business session A special guest Mrs CC Farthing attended A picnic was decided to replace the next regular meeting with details TBD.
Mrs I G Greer hosted the Friday Afternoon Club at her home on June Sth with blue and white decor. The program included readings and piano solos, and Ruth Coffey won a flower musical contest prize. The next meeting will be with Mrs A E South in June.
Mrs James B Mast hosted the Entre Nous Club on June 15 at Mrs James Moore s home. Guests enjoyed bridge then rode to Boone Trail Cafe for a two course menu. Prizes went to Mrs Ernest Comer for high score and Mrs Tracy Councill for best cut with invited guests including Mrs Maude Spainhour Mrs G K Moose Mrs David Greene.
Messrs P. C. Dyke and A. L. Gross were sworn in as Boone’s new police force last week. They aim to improve moral conditions in the town and enhance the county seat’s physical cleanliness through active duties and local enforcement.
The town initiates street cleaning after spring rains and starts re marking lines for parking spaces. Officers will share water rents and tax duties as the city plans to not reappoint a city manager. Wyke and Gross receive praise for their diligent police work and broader community service. Citizens are urged to cooperate for a cleaner, more attractive Boone.
The annual old time fiddlers convention under the American Legion drew a large crowd and strong competition for prizes. Absence of W H Gragg delayed awards publication. Saturday night crowd overflowed the courthouse quarantine hall, while Friday night attracted a creditable turnout. The Smoky Davis Entertainers and Tennessee Mountaineers headlined with local groups also contributing to the program.
Last Sunday a surprise birthday dinner honored Attorney John H. Bingham of Sugar Grove for his 60th birthday. About 75 guests enjoyed abundant farm and market fare under the trees on his lawn. Bingham shared memories of Cove Creek life as guests toured his truck farm featuring tomatoes onions and potatoes.
The Democrat offers best wishes to Mr Bing ham on a personal milestone. The note praises his public service and friendship, hoping for continued good health and blessings in his declining years. It lauds him as an excellent and substantial county citizen.
George Greene and family from Bristol Tennessee visited his mother Mrs Delia Greene over the weekend. Relatives gathered at the Vannoys on the 13th in honor of Ernest Hodges of Kentucky with ice cream music by Hodges and Hodges. Other attendees included J G Vannoy Wm Hodges Paul and Ted Hodges Fay Vanney Fred Winkler and the Hodges brothers.
Washington June 18 Congress adjourned for two months until August 19 due to a lack of quorum. The Senate approved the adjournment with a self rest until September 23, while President Hoover’s recommendations to the extra session include the tariff bill and a joint committee on reallocating prohibition enforcement agencies. The tariff measure remains with the Senate Finance Committee until reassembly.
Boone Baptist announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m with J T C Waight as superintendent. Preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m with midweek prayer at 8 o clock. Boone Methodist led by Rev C H Moser holds Sunday school 9 45 a m Rankin superintendent. Worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Wednesday prayer at 7 30 p m.
Practical tips warn motorists to clean spark plug points with a nail file and check valve nuts for tightness. Guidance covers turning out from parked positions, damp versus dry engine performance, brake adjustment neglect risks, tire wear from winter roads, and foot protection for shoes.
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