National duty urged through public works and compulsory training
Dr. Frank Crane argues Congress should fund large public works, including a dam and roads in Arizona, as essential national service. He favors compulsory military training for youths to convert civilian labor into defense readiness, praising harnessing natural resources and infrastructure to boost the nation's welfare.
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Congress
Interior Department
Arizona
Pater Tercer
United States
West
Egypt
Birthday card sent from Coolidge birthplace to Rapid City
A birthday card three by four feet is on its way from President Coolidge's birthplace in Plymouth Virginia to Rapid City. The card includes a country map with a lit candle and greetings from state governors. Postage cost Governor Weeks of Vermont $5.70.
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Plymouth
President Coolidge
Rapid City
Weeks
Vermont
Davison urges airports nationwide in aviation plan
Assistant Secretary Davison in charge of army aeronautics told the American Legion that establishing airports across the United States on a scientific plan based on geographical position is the next key step in advancing American aviation.
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Washington
Davison
Army Aeronautics
American Legion
Cleveland Reports 37 Murders Since New Year
Cleveland, Ohio reports 37 people murdered since January 1. Twenty cases have been solved with charges filed, while seventeen murders remain unsolved as of June 25.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Local affairs and summer life in Watauga County
Local notes cover summer closures for business houses except drug stores and cafes, travelers visiting Boone, and residents like I W Day from Reading. The column lists society meetings, travels to Washington and Baltimore, health updates, taxes, and community activities across Boone, North Wilkesboro, and Valle Crucis with mentions of readers planning extended travels abroad and local gatherings.
Federal agents report destruction of large Wilkes distillery
Federal Agents Prevette Kilby and Caudill of North Wilkesboro said a large steam distillery in the Patton Ridge area of Wilkes County near the Watauga county line was destroyed. Sugar and other essentials for bootlegging were found in quantity but operators could not be captured.
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Prevette, Kilby
Caudill
North Wilkesboro
Patton Ridge
Wilkes County
Watauga
Friday Afternoon Club Hosts June Porch Social
Tracy Councill led the Friday Afternoon club at her Cherry Park home on the 24th. Guests enjoyed a sewing session on the floral porch. Diet expert Mrs. Irvin Richardson spoke on health. Mrs. David Greene won a prize for a poem contest. Refreshments were served with help from Mrs. B J Councill and Mrs. John Hardin. Seventy visitors attended. The next meeting is July 5 with Mrs. Dr. Dougherty.
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Tracy Councill
Cherry Park
Irvin
D. Richardson
David Greene
B. J. Councill
John Hardin
Richardson
Hicks
DeVault
Cole
Clark
Stone and Marshburn
Dr. Dougherty
Carroll Womble Wedding at Method Church Boone
Friday evening at 6 o clock at the Method Church in Boone Mass E Carroll mavon in one to Rev Cornelius F Wemb hat mal and 2 of Ruth erford College were married in the presence of invited fiends Miss Janie Howell assistant librarian at the Normal was maid of honor and Ed Dellinger a Normal student was best man Miss Carroll is a high school and Normal graduate a very attractive young lady Mr Womble is a professor of Ruth erford College a splendid young man They are now on a bridal trip through the western part of the state domatories
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Method
Boone
Mass
E. Carroll
Cornelius F. Wembhatmal
Rutherford College
Aliss Janie Howell
the Normal
Ed Dellinger
Miss Carroll
Womble
Real Estate Transfers Highlight Local Moves and Developments
Realtor S. C. Eggers reports several transfers including H. C. Eggers trading a Greene Heights house to Luther South for part of the South farm at Beaver Dam, South plans a Buena Vista home, and Boone relocation. The Stanbury place in Muster Field sold to George Bradley and the Luther South 34 acre farm sold to W. E. Ballou who will build four residences.
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H. C. Eggers
Luther South
Greene Fleights
South Farm
Beaver Dam
Mr. Eggers
Mr. South
Buena Vista
Boone
Stanbury
Muster Field
George Bradley
W. E. Ballou
Ashe County
English White Leghorn Roosters For Sale
A simple classified notice offers pure bred English White Leghorn roosters, eight weeks old, for sale at 75 cents each. Seller: R. D. Edminston located in Matney, North Carolina.
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R. D. Edminston
Matney
N. C
Churches Announcements and News Interest for Local Churchgoers
The bishops and pastors share upcoming events, sermons, and community notices for the congregation. Sundays feature special services, Bible study, and charitable drives organized by local churches. Members are urged to attend and participate in voluntary activities.
Methodist Church Welcomes With Servants and Schedule
Rev. M. B. Woosley leads services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. with J. Dut Rankin as superintendent. A cordial welcome awaits you at this church.
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Methodist Church
M. B. Woosley
J. Dut Rankin
Baptist Church Announces Sunday Schedule and Services
Rev P A Hicks pastors the Baptist Church with Sunday school at 10 a m led by W R Gregg. Morning worship at 11 a m with Prof Columbus Andre. Evening worship at 8 p m by Rev L C Wilson. B Y P A groups meet at 7 p m under S C Eggers. Public invited to all services.
Advent Christian Services Promoted by Dowling Park Speaker
Rev L B Sherman invites the public to Sunday school at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m and 8 p m Advent Home and Orphanage field representative Rev Gordon O Reed spoke last Sunday night his singing drawn a large audience Reed travels nationwide for the Dowling Park Fla mission On Sunday Sherman will preach Travail of Soul and A Far Country all are welcome to attend and enjoy the music.
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Advent Christian
L. B. Sherman
Gordon O. Reed
Reed
Advent Home
Dowling Park
Fla
Sherman
Calendar of Lutheran Services
Rev. J Alonzo Yount pastor at St Mark st marks E L church Baily s Camp sermons first Sunday each month Sunday school 10 am preaching 11 am Grace E L church services second and fourth Sundays 11 am vesper first and third Sundays 7 pm Sunday school every Sunday 10 am at the Episcopal church on Main Holy Communion E L church West of Boone preaching third Sunday 11 am Sunday school 10 am All invited to attend
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J. Alonzo Yount
ST Mark’s E. L
Baily’s Camp
Grace E. L
Episcopal Church
Main Street
Holy Communion E. L. Church
Boone
Fly-Tox Insecticide Promoted For Home Use
The brochure touts Fly-Tox as a universal household insect killer developed at the Melon Institute of Industrial Research by Rex Fellowship. It claims the product kills moths their eggs and larvae, with simple bottle instructions and safety assurances.
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Melon Institute of Industrial Research
Rex Fellowship
Folklore Quest Bridges Mountain Traditions With Modern World
Professor I G Greer of Appalachian School Boone searches western North Carolina for mountain folklore adding ballads and tunes. He demonstrated finds at Asheville convention, noting rapid vanishing of isolated Appalachian life as modern culture spreads.
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North Carolina
I. G. Greer
Appalachian School
Boone
Greer
Asheville
University of North Carolina
Notice of July Tax Collection and Urgency to Pay
The notice states a future call for taxes in July with times and places to be announced next week. It warns that property levies will be imposed and urges delinquents to pay promptly to avoid further action.
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