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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1930
Page
5
Local affairs recap with visits from Winston-Salem, Maiden and Hickory. A refreshing Tuesday rain, Dahlia blooms, a Yonahlassee Road tri county singing, and trips across Canada and Michigan anchor a collage of residents and visitors in Boone.
Misses Annie Mae Vera and Mary Lee Sherwood hosted the Kill Kare Klub on a Tuesday at their Sherwood home decorated with spring flowers. A contest awarded Miss Amy Henson a prize and guests included Blanch Horton Virginia Bingham Earl Payne Pearl Payne Amy Henson and Dora Dean Sherwood. Next meeting with Miss Blanche Horton. Lost a pair of black framed eye glasses with reward offered to J C Cook Boone N C.
Tom S Winkler marked his fifth birthday with a party at J S Winkler's home hosted by Mrs Stewart Winkler. Ruby Winkler narrated stories and games filled the lawn while a rose and white decor graced the dining room and treats included cake lemonade fruit jello whipped cream. Attendees included Carolyn Mary Sue Betty Ruth Marbeth Helen Winkler Alma Ruth Hagaman Mildred Tunnel Edward Hodges Jr and Trula Gragg.
Federal Board figures released in Raleigh indicate 52 of every 100 farm boys aged 14 to 20 in North Carolina are out of school, with 54,055 in school and 57,884 out. The survey finds most out of school boys are about 18 and a half, with two thirds working on farms and few receiving farming life training.
The poem recalls Ruth Ward living with the Glenns at Cove Creek and describes purple hollyhocks at Washington's Monument. A lady gathers seed, plants them, and the narrator links the hollyhocks to George Washington. It honors Washington’s duty, bravery, and enduring fame.
In Boone North Carolina the Town of Boone sues F C Ward and Mrs F C Ward to foreclose a tax sale lien on a brick garage known as Walter Johnson house adjacent to Mrs J W Jones property. Defendants must answer within 30 days or risk relief granted to plaintiff. Other interested parties must appear within six months or be barred. Dated June 30 1930. A E South Clerk Superior Court.
Announcement of the engagement and upcoming marriage of Miss Eula Hodges to Dr. Kay Boatright. The news was revealed at a bridge party hosted by the Hodges, with attendees listed and a unique revealing gift marking July 1930 as the wedding month.
The Livingstone Club met June 16 at Mrs I A Linney's home with Mrs Paul Covey as hostess. New members Mrs George McGimpsey and Miss Pauline McGehe joined. $5 was approved to support the Methodist Church reception for college students.
Mrs. Howard Holshouser and Miss Ellen Coffey hosted a Friday Night Club supper at the Holshouser home with pink and green decorations. Guests included Mrs. A. B. Cole Mrs. John Horton and Mrs. Baxter Linney of Boone.
Miss Mary E. Thomas of State College explains that quick cooking with minimal water preserves vitamins and minerals. Boiling with boiling water and rapid return to boil saves nutrients, while leafy greens cook 10 to 15 minutes, up to 30 minutes max. Medium sized vegetables retain more nutrients. overcooking mushes texture and dulls flavor.
Summer dairy management calls for ample feed and high protein grain, fresh water, and plenty of shade to keep milk production from dropping. Flies frustrate herds. clean stalls, manure removal, and fly control including traps and sprays are advised to curb breeding sites.
Sumter South Carolina Senator Cole S. Blease launches his reelection bid denouncing newspapers as liars and pledging to uphold the Volstead act while admitting occasional drinking. He says he will attack only if attacked and will not spend money. He asserts his Senate conduct.
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