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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1934
Page
1
A nostalgic essay extols industrial laboratories with over a thousand researchers advancing speed and cost efficiency of telephone systems while yielding byproducts like talking pictures and radio. It notes medical progress from diphtheria declines to vaccines, then discusses cancer research funding and the rise of blood typing and transfusion science.
The Rutherwood Fish Hatchery suffered extensive losses in a Sunday incident as unknown vandals diverted water, nearly wiping out almost a hundred large trout and 700 smaller fish. Manager Smathers notes this is the third attack, with prior poisonings and buryings, prompting community calls for swift punishment and continued operation of the hatchery.
A representative of the North Wilkesboro re employment service will be in Boone Friday June 29 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm to renew and register the unemployed for county work. Ex service men and veterans will be given preference if qualified. The local office is closed. employment is now handled through the North Wilkesboro district office.
Following a successful excursion to Johnson City last Monday the Linville River Railway Company will run weekly tours in July. A round trip fare of $1.00 includes stops in Doe River Canyon and a three hour stay in Johnson City. About 175 teachers from Appalachian College and other visitors rode the line last week into Tennessee.
Rev. W. L. Trivett will speak at the Advent Christian Church next Sunday morning at 11 o clock. His address titled The Thousand Year Milennium and the Binding of the Dragon will explore prophetic themes with public attendance invited.
Taylorsville attorney J Hayden Burke announces a second primary bid after finishing second to J A Rousseau in the June 2 vote for the Seventeenth District judgeship. Controversy over irregular voting and ballot totals sparked hearings by the State Board of Elections in Taylorsville and North Wilkesboro, with dozens of votes challenged and several officers removed.
Mr J T Marquette Grand Lecturer of the Masonic Lodge of North Carolina spends the week with local Masons with lectures both day and night. He will dedicate the entire week to the local Lodge and classes may be arranged to suit members.
Four thousand and twenty seven dollars in semi annual interest payments on prepaid stock are being mailed this week to 200 shareholders. Most investors live in Watauga County. Secretary W H Gragg notes continued regular dividends and prompt installment payments while homes rise with association aid. Opening of new series July 1 signals bright prospects for stock sales and benefits of joining the association.
William Harrison Byrd 67 a Foscoe resident died in a Hickory hospital after a three week treatment for injuries from an automobile collision in Granite Falls Spinal damage blamed for his death Funeral services were held Saturday with Rev S E Gragg in charge Interment in family cemetery Survived by widow and three children Baxter Byrd Los Angeles Winn ie Rowe Valle Crucis Letcher Byrd Banner Elk RD Born January 7 1867 in Clark s Creek Watauga County Byrd long known as a farmer and later developed a tourist camp and recreational center Also served as deputy sheriff and was active in law enforcement amid a broad civic record
The Institute of Civic Relationships in progress at Appalachian State Teachers College aims to extend good citizenship through lectures by experts. Daily sessions 11 30 a m and 7 30 p m feature topics from rural development to constitutional reform, with 800 teachers in attendance across North Carolina.
Tom Thumb Golf reopens on Dr Jones property after popular run, with Band concerts and a remodeled course among maple trees. Opening night matches featured Attorney John E. Brown and Paul Coffey from Watauga Bank, while Jim Rivers of The Watauga Democrat and Lee Stout of Standard Oil joined in the merriment. The course will stay open for summer, inviting public attendance for music and entertainment even if some choose not to play.
Large numbers of drought cattle from the Middle West will be pastured in Watauga County this season at Government expense. Mr. W E Shipley aides relief officials in securing grazing for 560 head with over 1500 more to be imported. Cattle will be placed in car load lots on large tracts as part of the emergency relief program.
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