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Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1931

Page

8

Liberal Ruling on War Risk Insurance by Chm Miller

Veterans with total disability from World War service may receive continued War Risk Insurance benefits. The ruling explains eligibility, proof requirements, and potential court action if the Veterans Bureau denies a claim. It outlines monthly benefit rates for $10,000 coverage and $1,000 units, and notes eligibility for those disabled since discharge.

Chm. Miller Char Younce Eal Watauga Post American Legion Watson B. Miller National Reh Tation Committee American Legion Warce Ain Force Veterans Bureau Bureau

Clean Cool Milk Does Not Sour in Summer

North Carolina dairy experts urge strict sanitary milking practices to keep milk free of bacteria. John A. Arey of State College advises cleaning the cow and hands, using clean equipment, and cooling milk immediately to prevent souring and losses.

North Carolina John A. Arey State College Arey Mr. Arey

Young Peoples Conferences Closes at Banner Elk

Banner Elk North Carolina The tenth annual Young People's Conference of the Synod of Appalachia ends with sunrise Holy Communion on Wednesday marking a session begun June 9. Notable speakers include Dr Richardson Union Theological Seminary and Pr Fowle Chattanooga. The First Church of Knoxville staged a pageant The Tie That Binds and a Young People's Council meeting.

Young Peoples Conferences Banner Elk Wed Banner Elk N. C Young People’s Conference Synod of Richardson Union Theological Seminary Richmond Pr. Fowle Chattanooga Jesus Knoxville Lucille DuBose

Akron airship near completion at Goodyear plant

Thousands of visitors weekly inspect the U S S Akron built for the Navy by Goodyear Zeppelin Co. The ship, 785 feet long with 6 500 000 cubic feet of helium, gains a silver hull as motors and outer fabric near finish. The deck spans 1 175 by 325 feet and features a mid air patrol plane system for scouting and defense.

Akron Goodyear-Zeppelin Corporation U. S. Navy A. E. Hodges Central Tire Company Goodyear America Los Angeles Hodges

Carrier Pigeon Adopts Sugar Grove Farm as Home

Mr. A. L. Ward of Sugar Grove reported a carrier pigeon that settled on his farm and now resides there. A rubber band bearing L 628 was found on one leg and a silver band marked MGGA-308603 on the other. Ward seeks its origin but notes the bird shows no desire to leave.

Sugar Grove A. L. Ward Ward Farm Ward

Dr Fix Awards Diplomas and Pennant at Banner Elk Conference

Tuesday night marked commencement as Dr Fix awarded diplomas for church youth work. The pennant for outstanding work went to Bristol First Presbyterian, with Asheville First Presbyterian in second. This year closes Dr Fix's eleventh season and Banner Elk's fifth year hosting the conference.

Dom Highways Fix Bristol First Presbyterian First Presbyterian of Asheville Banner Elk

Yellow corn as animal feed proves superior to white corn

North Carolina livestock feeders find yellow corn offers higher nutritional value than white corn. Earl H. Hostetler reports feeding trials with pigs at the Blackland Ranch Station near Wenona show yellow corn reduces feed per 100 pounds of gain, increases average daily gain, and improves health. He notes moisture in Eastern NC corn limits milling use but supports growing yellow varieties for feeding pigs and stock.

North Carolina Earl H. Hostetler State College Blackland Ranch Wenona Hostetler

Wood as Fuel Makes Strong Winter Case in NC

North Carolina lacks natural gas but has about 50 million cords of wood ready for use. Extension forester R W Graeber says using wood keeps money in local communities and is cheaper than coal. He urges county superintendents of schools to consider wood heating, citing a twelve-room Anson County school with a wood heating plant.

North Carolina R. W. Graeber State College Graeber Anson County

Confederate Pension Board Sets July Meeting

The Confederate Pension Board chaired by Capt. E. J. Norris will convene on Monday July 6.

Confederate Pension Board

Church Announcements From Local Churches

Church calendar lists services for Advent Christian First Baptist Methodist and other congregations. Details include Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. evening services, midweek prayer and choir practices, and various superintendents and pastors such as J T Greene P A Hicks O J Chandler and J A Yount.

Advent Christian J. T. Greene

Valle Crucis Episcopal Church Schedule and Missions

Valle Crucis Holy Cross Church offers Holy Communion each Sunday at 9 o clock on 1st 2nd 4th and 5th Sundays with Church School at 10. St Anthony's Dutch Creek holds Sunday School at 3 pm. St Matthews Todd Church runs 10 am Sunday School and 11 am service. St Mary Beaver Creek holds services on the 1st 2nd 3rd and 5th Sundays.

Valle Crucis Associated Missions of the Episcopal Church Leicester F. Kent Holy Cross St. Anthony's Dutch Creek St. Matthew's Todd St. Mary’s Beaver Creek

Holy Communion and Spring Services Listed for Churches

The notice lists Holy Communion services at Holy Trinity Glendale on the first Sunday and at Avery County Missions locations including All Saints Linville Banner Elk Carey s Flat Newland Roseboro with Captain William A. Smith announcing. Evening service at Stringfellow Memorial Episcopal Blowing Rock Sunday at 7 30.

Holy Trinity Church Glendale Avery County All Saints Church Linville Banners Elk Carey’s Flat Newland Roseboro William A. Smith Stringfellow Memorial Episcopal Church Blowing Rock

Watauga Charge Rev H M Welman Preaches Sundays

Watauga Charge led by Rev H M Welman holds services at Henson's Chapel on the second and fourth Sundays at 11 a m with Sunday School at 9 45 a m J B Horton superintendent Earth League meets at 6 p m with preaching first and third Sundays at 11 a m Sunday School at 10 a m J M Shull superintendent Epworth League meets Wednesday nights Mabel chapel preaches second and fourth Sundays at 3 p m with Sunday School at 10 a m Robert Castle superintendent Salem chapel preaches first Sunday at 3 p m

A.m. Bradshaw Grace East Boone G. L. Sawyer Luther, Lesgue Woman’s Missionary Society Watauga H. M. Welman Henson’s J. B. Horton Earth League J. M. Shull Epworth League Mabel Robert Castle Salem

Weather Summary for Week at Appalachian State Teachers College

Weather report compiled by the weather bureau at Appalachian State Teachers College observes average max 79 F and min 52 F, mean 66 F, daily range 27 F, greatest 34 F on the 20th. Observed 74 F at 6 p.m., high 88 F on the 20th, low 44 F on the 18th. No rainfall, five clear days, two partly cloudy days, prevailing wind from the west.

Weather Bureau Appalachian State Teachers College Wright

Auto Rock Sparks Couple’s Public Spat

In a flare of domestic humor, Mrs Snapper rails at Mr Snapper over quiet treatment, Angus asks about the car, and Sandy notes the vehicle is a Plymouth. The dialogue hints at a humorous suburban quarrel and car pride.

Angus Sandy

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Charles A. Lindbergh Curtiss Long Island Pacific E. J. Norris First Baptist P. A. Hicks J. T. C. Wright Brotherhood Methodist Church O. J. Chandler J. D. Rankin Chandler St. Marks, Bailey’s Camp J. A. Yount Rexall Drug Stores Boone Drug CO Rexall W. Y. Worth Boone, N. C J. L. Garwood North Wilkesboro Watauga B. & L Watauga Building , Loan Assn W. H. Gragg Boone, North Carolina
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