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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1928
Page
4
The June 21 1928 Watauga Democrat notes residents beautified Main Street with rhododendrons but many passersby strip plants and leaves. The editorial urges desist and warns such acts could be misdemeanors in other towns.
Tulsa Presbyterians rejected a Sedalie Missouri church memorial attacking Secretary Mellon's enforcement of the prohibition law. Critics accuse Mellon of benefiting from distillery investments while opponents claim prohibition enforcement is lax. Raleigh News and Observer notes bipartisan denouncements of Smith and Mellon amid the broader political debate.
The Morganton News Herald quips about editors promoting local trade while recalling a merchant’s outside circulars. The Shelby Star example illustrates self referencing practice and the tale ends with a sly jab at a so called long sighted merchant.
Local notes report Attorney W R Lovill booked for a July 4 speech in Mountain City Tennessee. Bristol Virginia visitor Mary Elizabeth Bowers staying with sister Mrs James H Moore. Pension board chairman E J Norris announces county board meeting in Boone on Monday July 2. Several residents reported ill or improving including Mrs J C Ray and Mrs Grover Triplett. Visitors from Johnson City and Fayetteville noted.
The town welcomed Mr. Tom White of Marion Virginia who visited Saxon and discussed future relocation. Bride to be Miss Bina Moore of Wythe Virginia tied no, the couple gathers many relatives and friends for best wishes. Bob Campbell from Elizabethon Tennessee brought a silk skein used in Bemberg hosiery. Lee Tester of Valle Crucis returned after a nine month illness. W I eighth district delegate attended Republican week with Hoover band, noting Hoover for president and Curtis for support.
Pension checks for Confederate veterans and widows are available immediately if the commissioners order distribution. Eligible individuals should visit the office of Austin E. South at the Superior Court to claim their funds.
A reader from the Farm Life section describes a home remedy for the Mexican bean beetle. The method uses one pound of Epsalts mixed with five quarts of water and applied once, reportedly leaving bean plants free of beetles thereafter.
Mesdames Luther and C Isata de fa br ty Jay hosted a Cove Creek bridge party at the home of Mr and Mrs Lugham. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Walter Bingham Mr and Mrs James Mast Mr and Abs James Horton Mrs Wills Mrs Luther Bingham and Mr Charles Bingham.
The Entre Nous Bridge club met at the home of Sam F. Hart on June 15 for a two course luncheon. Mrs J M Gaither won the high score prize a deck of ecards while Mrs Will T Payne placed low and received a score pad. Guests included Mrs J M Gaither Mrs Tracy Councill and Mrs Will D Wilson. Members and husbands plan to be entertained by Mrs J C McConnell on June 29.
Mrs. Critcher widow of W. J. Critcher died at her Bamboo home last Thursday at age 85. Funeral held Friday with interment. She left four children L L Critcher and C M Critcher of Boone, Mrs J C Bowles, and G F Critcher of Bamboo. Born Miss Cinnick of Tennessee in 1861, she spent most of her life in this area. Her husband was Nathaniel Critcher's son, who settled here nearly a century ago.
Cards out announcing the marriage of Mr. Thomas Milton Greer of Boone to Miss Amelia Blount Clarke of Lexington North Carolina. The ceremony was performed last Saturday.
In Greensboro Mr and Mrs Greer left the ceremony for the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia to spend a honeymoon visiting towns along the foothills of the great range. The groom is a prominent merchant in Boone and the bride a respected teacher at the state Normal. The Democrat extends congratulations to the couple.
Irene Sherwood and the groom, son of Hon. T. H. Coffey, were married at the Sherwood-Coffey residence in Cove Creek with only close family and a few friends present. After a brief honeymoon to Asheville the couple will reside in Blowing Rock.
Raleigh pastor Walter A Stanbury received honorary degrees from Duke University and the University of North Carolina. Dukes citation praised his search for truth and eloquence in a changing world. UNC citation lauded his preaching church leadership and liberal spirit.
The Normal summer session hosted a line of guests including Dr John Jordan Douglas a Presbyterian minister and poet who gave a notable address Dr and Mrs J A Campbell of Campbell College attended chapel with Dr Campbell leading devotions Dean H A Shirley of Salem College performed piano numbers at the service and Dr Edwin M Betts of the University of Virginia joined others including Prof J W McIntosh Caldwell schools superintendent and Mrs McIntosh and Miss Ethel Kel-
Banner Elk reports the Pinnacle Inn, a Lees-McRae Institute summer hotel, opened for the season. It serves as a fundraiser for the Edgar Tufts Memorial Association and employs Lees-McRae and Grandfather Orphanage students. Guests can enjoy tennis, hiking, fishing on Elk River, and camping with meals available on site.
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