Civitan Club Holds Lively Boone Meeting At Hotel
The Boone Civitan Club met at the Daniel Boone hotel with 26 members and six guests. Edith Knight and Lucile Hopkins sang. John B. Steele discussed the Atlanta convention. George Hagaman announced committees and golf prospects for Boone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone Civitan Club
Daniel Boone Hotel
Edith Knight
Lucile Hopkins
Civitan
John B. Steel
Atlanta
George P. Hagaman
J. Frank Moore
G. K. Moose
I. G. Greer
Mlembership
W. H. Gragg
J. C. McConnell
G. H. Wink
Highway Fund To Be Allotted Aug. 1
North Carolina counties will receive their first $3,000,000 county aid road fund allotment on August 1 as announced by Charles Ross of the state highway commission. Counties will get monthly statements showing accrued totals and may requisition funds for bond debt or road maintenance. Wake County will receive $68,400 and plans to apply it to interest on bonds. 14 of 69 counties have said funds will go to maintenance, while others favor bond payments. Watauga County’s share is $17,250 based on area and population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina
Charles Ross
State Highway Commission
The
Highway Commission
Wake County
Watauga County
Methodist Bishops Split Over Church Support for Hoover
Washington reports Bishop James Cannon Jr of the M E Church South defends a Richmond conference resolution pledging hearty cooperation with President Hoover to enforce law. He rejects Bishop Collins Denny’s warning that church action could divide the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James Cannon, Jr
Board of Temperance
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Collins Denny
Richmond
Hoover
Methodist Episcopal Church
Denny
Cannon
Bishop Cannon
United States
Brown to Address Clerks of Court at Blowing Rock Convention
Attorney John E. Brown has been chosen to deliver the welcome address next Tuesday as clerks of the superior court from across the state gather for an annual convention at Blowing Rock. The two day sessions are expected to draw court officials from nearly every county. The program is incomplete due to the illness of the association president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Brown
Superior Court
Blowing Rock
John Hartley Injured in Automobile Wreck
Mr. John Hartley of Valle Crucis traveled to Hampton Roads Virginia last Thursday due to injuries his son John Hartley Jr sustained in an automobile accident. The younger Hartley has served in the navy for several years. telegram from the U S S Medusa’s commanding officer said the injuries are serious, but not life threatening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hartley
Valle Crucis
Hampton Roads
John, Jr
U. S. S. Medusa
Three Phases of Community Development Talks Urged
Language is promotional urging full attendance at sessions covering three phases of community development. The outline highlights timely, helpful insights for all members and stresses participation.
Independence Day schedule promises wide range of events
Boone prepares a full Fourth of July program with a morning parade at 10 o clock, a welcome address by General Albert L. Cox, dinner, shooting matches for men over fifty, baseball games, field sports, boxing, band concerts, dances, and a street dance. Organizers expect large crowds and full-day entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert L. Cox
Legion Park
H. Grady Farthing
Watauga Post
American Legion
Boone
Watauga
Nimrods
Sprinkle Oil Station
West Boone
John E. Combs
S. F. Horton
Boone Trail
Blowing Rock Road
King Street
American Legion Park
R. S. Swift
C. H. Moser
Raleigh
N. C
West Jefferson
College Athletic Field
Critcher Hotel
Oil Discovery in Bowie Spurs Oilfield Excitement
News from Bowie describes a bubbling oil seep on L N Keller’s farm after children built ponds over a spring. Reports say locals test the liquid as oil and fear of ridicule keeps Keller silent while excitement grows about a possible local oil field. Ladies ask to drop Fourth of July dinner baskets at D J Cottrell’s store or Blackburn hotel as American Legion taxes fund the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Legion
The
Legion Auxiliary
Atd. J. Cottrell’s
Boone
Legion
Bowie
Norfolk and Western Railway
L. N. Keller
Kellar
William Greer
D. J. Cottrell
East Boone
Blackburn Hotel
American Legion
Excursion Trains To Run July Fourth In Linville Area
H Grady Farthing of Watagua Post 130 reports that Linville River Railway will run excursion trains on July 4 between Johnson City and Boone with intermediate points. No fixed schedule yet but the plan aims for Boone visitors to stay about five hours from 10 a m to 3 p m. Round trip fare is set at 1 50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Grady Farthing
Watauga Post 130
American Legion
Linville River Railway
Johnson City
Boone
Homecoming at Three Forks Church Near Boone
News from Boone reports two items. A Three Forks church homecoming is set for Saturday July 6 at 8 p m with sermons talks and a dinner on the grounds led by Rev Ed Greene Prof I G Greer and other local organizers invite all to attend. Leander Wilson 66 a prominent Silverstone community member dies after a long illness funeral details pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Three Forks Church
Boone
Ed. Greene
Smith Hagaman
I. G. Greer
The
Holy Land
Lige Holler
Walter Carroll
W. G. Todd
Leander Wilson
Silverstone
Blowing Rock to Host 1930 Session of Building and Loan League
Watauga Building and Loan Association Secretary W H Gragg reports the North Carolina Building and Loan League chooses Blowing Rock for its 1930 session. R B Davis of Rocky Mount is president and E Y Keesler of Charlotte is vice president as the state aims for over 100 million in assets. The local group has grown, with over 200 homes built and 500 shareholders countywide. Gragg notes the association’s record of never selling a home for nonpayment or losing a cent, and hopes the July 1 series opening will surpass past successes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Gragg
Watauga Building and Loan Association
Wrightsville Beach
North Carolina Building and Loan League
Gragg
Mayview Manor
Blowing Rock
R. B. Davis
Rocky Mount
E. Y. Keesler
Charlotte
North Carolina
Watauga
Watauga Building & Loan Association
Grage
Next North Carolina Governor Expected at Bar Association Meet
Raleigh reports that the next North Carolina governor is anticipated to attend the 31st annual North Carolina Bar Association meeting at Wrightsville Beach. Attendees likely include Attorney General Dennis G. Brummitt, J. C. B. Ehringhaus, Lieutenant Governor Richard T. Fountain, and General Albert L. Cox, with 300 to 400 lawyers expected among the 1100 members. G. E. Newlin of Los Angeles will address Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina
Wrightsville Beach
North Carolina Bar Association
Henry M. London
Dennis G. Brummitt
Oxford
J. C. B. Ehringhaus
Elizabeth City
Richard T. Fountain
Rocky Mount
Albert L. Cox
Spanish-American Vets to Gather in Shelby on July 8-9
More than 700 veterans of the Spanish-American war are expected in Shelby for the state encampment July 8 and 9. Captain H. B. Edmunds of Charlotte, acting commander of the state veterans organization, visited Shelby to arrange entertainment and accommodations for the visitors.
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Shelby
H. B. Edmunds
Charlotte
Organization of Veterans In
Cherry Picking Season Noted In Zionville Area
June 24 report from Zionville R F C notes cherry picking as a local trend. Rev. G W Sebastain conducted services at Pleasant Grove church. Mrs Clara Dougherty of Russellville Tenn visiting relatives. Elizabeth Reece of Rich Mountain visiting son in law A B Culler. Simeon Bumgarner seriously ill. health not improving. Wade Byers and Scott Swift both ill. Ella Perry and children stayed with mother Amanda Fletcher.
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Zionville R
Clara Dougherty
Russellville
Tenn
Elizabeth Reece
Rich Mountain
A. B. Culler
Simeon Bumgarner
Silverstone
Wade Byers
Scott Swift
Ella Perry
Amanda Fletcher
Robbery suspects jailed after Bamboo store post office heist
Dock Church and Milton Coffey of Aho township occupy Watauga County jail on charges of store and post office robbery at Bamboo four miles east of Boone. Entry came through a window. $8.10 stolen from postal funds. $40 to $50 in merchandise taken, mostly candy and cigarettes. Arrests followed discovery of stolen property. bond set at $2,000 each after hearing before Chas. Vanney. Federal authorities have been notified.
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Dock Church
Milton
Peanut) Coffey
Aho
Watauga County
Bamboo
Boone
T .L. Critcher
Chas. Vanney, Esq
Dr John B Brewer Dies in Blowing Rock at 82
Dr John B Brewer of Rockingham died at a Blowing Rock filling station where he fainted in his car from heart trouble. He died at the station operator J H Winkler's home. He and his daughters were staying near Camp Yonahlosse. Three hundred Alpha Delta Pi sorority members and alumnae from the U S and Canada are gathering for a Mayview Manor convention this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Brewer
Blowing Rock
Rockingham
J. B. Thomasson
Elizabeth Brewer
United States
Canada
Mayview Manor
Alpha Delta Pi
Macon
Shower Honoring Mrs J D Cornteill Jr Attractively Hosted
Mrs Henry Conrad hosted a Wednesday evening shower for Mrs J D Cornteill Jr a recent bride. Guests wore identity tags and guessed roles, enjoyed contests won by Mrs Winkler of Boone and Mrs Critcher, then dined by pink candlelight with Dorothy Perkins roses. The bride received gifts including linen lingerie and crystal, as guests listed included Mrs Winkler Mrs Ward Mrs Ricketts Mrs Critcher Mrs George Crisp and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Conrad
J. D. Cornteill, Jr
Wm. Winkler
Boone
Cecil Critcher
Dorothy Perkins
Winkler
Ward
Ricketts
Critcher
George Crisp
Stuart Cannon
Gene Story
Helen Coffey
Ethel Holshouser
Lena Reeves
Rupert Gillett
Howard Holshouser
Conrad
Poplar Grove Personal News Recaps Weekend Travels
Miss Clara Greene of Deep Gap visited Miss Reta Hodges over the weekend. Dr. W G Hodges is improving after a short illness. Jas A Hodges and daughter with Geo Mane visited Mrs Hodges' parents in Sands. Edith Hodges of Kentucky visited cousin Mrs Thos Vannoy. O A Southworth of Richmond and Elbert Vanney hosted relatives, while George Thompson and family of Hickory with Mrs Winkler of Boone called on Fred Winkler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Greene
Deep Gap
Reta Hodges
W. G. Hodges
Jas. A. Hodges
Geo. Mane
Sands
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Civitan Club
J. A. Yount
A. P. Hicks
W. 0. Gordon
R. F. McDade
W. C. Steer
D. L. Wilcox
Nance
J. L. Qualls
Tracy Councill
W. R. Winkler
S. C
M. W. Beach
L. L. Bingham
Russell D. Lodges
T. F E. Bingham
A. Y. Howell
J. B. Haga
E. N. Sahn
W. E. Comer
John 3. Steele
George Blagg
Green Park
Luther Bingham
Vero Beach
Florida
Mr. Blagg
W. J. Hill
Jim Hill
Yellowstone Park
Green Park Hotel
Cago
Connecticut
Civitans
Leo Vaughn
Clyde Eggers
Hagaman
Frank Moore
M. E
Brown
Three Forks
B.&l. Eee
State Bar
Coffey
Poplar Grove
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