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Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1934

Page

2

North Carolina Democrats convene in Raleigh to chart fall plans

In Raleigh the Democratic state convention adopted a brief platform and pledged to contest Republicans this fall. Key speakers praised state and national administrations, while governors and senators highlighted gains from federal programs and major projects like Morehead City port and the mountain parkway.

M. R. Dunnagan Raleigh N. C North Carolina Frank R. McNinch Cam Morrison Congress Bobby Burns R. A. Coughton Ehringhaus United Batley Morehead City Reynolds Bob Reynolds R. L. Coughton Josephus Daniels Roosevelt Washington Lindsay Warren Zebulon Weaver Democratic Executive Committee

Warren May Oppose Bailey In Implied Senatorial Contest

The piece notes Warren May likely to oppose Bailey as talk grows that Congressman Warren is ready to challenge Bailey. Ehringhaus stays quiet while Dick Fountain is seen as a future candidate for the Senate. Bailey has no official challenger yet but opposition is anticipated before the two year primary. Associate Justice W J Brogden also mentioned as a possible contender.

Warren Bailey Lindsay Warren Ehringhaus Dick” Fountain W. J. Brogden

Tax Delinquents in North Carolina Face State Schedule B

About 40 000 persons firms and corporations are liable for the states schedule B license delinquencies as of the report date. Authorities urge compliance to settle outstanding liabilities and avoid penalties.

North Carolina

State Buys Trish Potatoes for Relief Effort

North Carolina Emergency Relief Administration purchases surplus Eastern North Carolina Irish potatoes at 1.25 a barrel. One carload goes to most towns, larger cities receive two or three carloads. Administrator Mrs. Thomas O Berry notes the first shipment of 20 000 head of cattle will arrive this week, kept 30 to 60 days, then distributed through relief organizations.

North Carolina Emergency Relief Administration North Carolina Thomas O'Berry

Art Appreciation Lectures Across North Carolina Summer Schools

A series of art appreciation lectures and exhibits will be held at all state summer schools this summer. Prominent speakers will present at University Chapel Hill, Womans College Greensboro, State College Raleigh, A S T C Boone, E C T C Greenville, W C T C Cullowhee. Lectures are directed and financed by Miss Lelia Machlin of Southern Art Projects, with Miss Juanita McDougald of the State Department overseeing, aided by local teachers.

A. T. Allen University Chapel Hill Womans’ College Greensboro State College Raleigh A. S. T. C. Boone Greenville

State Payroll Reveals Record School Figures

Le Roy Martin reports the eight month payroll for white teachers and principals totals 12 532 staff at an average 595 03 per term while white high schools and principals total 3 939 paid 742 78 average. State funds 12 534 724 73 plus 500 000 federal funds brings total to 13 034 724 73. Also Governor Ehringhaus names a committee to study unemployment insurance with a dozen labor and employer groups said to ensure adequate study.

LeRoy Martin State School Commission Ehringhaus General Assembly State Emergency Relief Administration

Revenue Department to Enter Reorganization Under Dr M Guidance

The final wave of state revenue staff faces reassignment as a broader reorganization led by Dr M accelerates. Officials aim to streamline operations while preserving essential tax collection functions and public service.

State Revenue Department Dr. M

Farm Question How to treat scours in a herd calf

Isolate the affected calf at first signs and cut milk feeding at least half. Switch legume hay to grass hay until recovery. Give castor oil dosage one to three tablespoons in a pint of fresh milk based on age. Follow with a teaspoonful of a mix of one part sales and two parts each of subnitrate of bismuth and bicarbonate of soda, repeat every six hours until diarrhea ends. Ensure feeding practices are clean and not overly rich to prevent recurrence.

Rowan County Wheat Prospects Improve Despite Hard Winter

Farmers in Rowan County report strong early wheat growth despite severe winter conditions. They anticipate fairly good yields as the crop progresses toward harvest.

Rowan County

Daytime Frock Pattern 8202 Describes Slimming Design

A daytime frock pattern 8202 showcases a rippling jabot collar lengthening the silhouette with side skirt panels flared sleeves and undercuffs. Suggested fabrics include dark blue voile with white chiffon collar and vestee or printed silk in black and white, or light background with colored design, or dark triple sheer with white vestee.

Greensboro Girl Wins Essay Prize in State Contest

Miss Georgia Arnett of Greensboro wrote the prize winning paper on thrift and home ownership presented at the North Carolina Building and Loan League convention in Elizabeth City. The essay argues home ownership builds community pride and notes real estate values fell less than stocks and bonds during market declines. League members call the contest a success and a strong prompt on thrift.

North Carolina Building and Loan League Elizabeth City Georgia Arnett Greensboro North Carolina Federal Departments of Agriculture League

Potatoes to be stored for the late market

Growers in the eastern part of the state plan to store small potatoes until July 4 to meet possible late year demand. M E Gardner of State College notes drought may lift North Carolina potato demand, urging cool dry storage and avoidance of cut or bruised potatoes exposed to bright light.

Middle West North Carolina M. E. Gardner State College

Proper Potatoes Stored Safely to Prevent Greening

He advises that potatoes exposed to light turn green and inedible. Store in barrels or baskets with good air circulation. Use sheds, barns, or storage houses not used for other purposes to keep potatoes safe.

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Marine Archie Simms Stationed in Port au Prince Haiti

Private Archie Simms of the United States Marine Corps is stationed with the Second Regiment at Port au Prince Haiti according to Major Louis Fagan Marine Recruiting Station Savannah Georgia. Simms came from Parris Island S C Norfolk Virginia and foreign duty. He graduated Blowing Rock High School and is son of Mrs Vera Church Shulls Mills Route 1.

Archie Simms United States Marine Corps Port Au Prince Haiti Louis Fagan Marine Savannah Georgia Simms Norfolk Parris Island S. C West Indies Islands Cuba Blowing Rock High School Vera Church Shulls Mills

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Palmer Jerman John Bright Hill Wilmington Thomas O’berry Doughton Hoey Clyde R. Hoey Congressman Doughton Bob A. H Sandy” Graham Wilson Warlick Commissioner of Revenue A. J. Maxwell Revenue Department Maxwell C. S. Noble Jr Dan W. Terry Richmond County Alex E. Beddingfield Wake County A. S. Tompson State Board of Assessments A. S. Carson J. R. Collie Meta Adams Harry McMullen George G. Scott Charles H. England Oberammergau Bavaria Clara Mayr U. S Anton Lang, Jr Georgetown University BY Patricia Dow Allen LeAs Patricia Dow Watauga Building and Loan Group Goodyear Goodyear Speedway Goodyear Pathfinder Watauga Marine Frank M. Payne General Agent Security Life and Trust Company Winston-Salem, North Carolina Democrat
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