Woman Dies By Own Action In North Carolina Farm
Robert Wills 50, prominent farmer and cattleman of Johnson County, died at his home in Vaughtsville after shooting himself in the forehead with a .38 revolver. He had moved from Wyoming 23 years ago and recently bought a larger farm. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Surviving include Mrs Geo Co Winkler of Boone. The bank holiday extends tax filing time with checks accepted for collection until banks reopen. penalties apply if returns are untimely.
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Robert Wills
Johnson County
Vaughtsville
Wills
Wyoming
North Carolina
Raleigh
N. C
Department of Revenue
A. J. Maxwell
Boone High School Hosts Basketball Tourney and PTA Plan
A three day basketball tournament at Appalachian State Teachers College drew seventeen teams to bolster sportsmanship and citizenship. Boone High School students provided meals and lodging for visiting players, earning $100 for library development. The Boone PTA proposes a weekly Children’s Hour at the local theater and advisory help for child friendly films.
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Appalachian State Teachers College
Boone High School
Fifteen Years Among the Beasts in South American Jungle
Feature explores a former mechanic living fifteen years amid South American jungle wildlife. Describes encounters with strange creatures, survival experiences, and observations of remote jungle life. Published as a magazine insert with the Baltimore American.
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Baltimore American
Weathered days and children growing despite stress
The piece asks if poor outdoor play days and damp grounds justify neglecting children's growth. It argues youth continue toward adulthood even under strain and questions whether society can afford to ignore this asset in tough times.
Blowing Rock Route 1 Community Notes
Mr Spencer Storie of Charlotte visited home folks at Bamboo. Henry Greene and Carson Storie visited their aunt Mrs Charlie Coleman Wednesday. The Underwood family visited Mr C M Storie Thursday night. Walter Hampton made a business trip to Boone Thursday. Born to Mr and Mrs Allie Norris a six pound girl March 9. J C Storie made a business trip to Boone Friday. Jerry Harrison busy clearing for summer crop. George Keller and son busy plowing planning large crop. Bettie Coleman visited sister S E Greene Thursday. Will Coffey and daughter of Boore visited Marion Coffey Sunday at Aho. Rev James Matney preached Laurel Fork Church Sunday. Dan Triplett and Bill Woods of Darby on a business trip Sunday. Hugh Hampton and Ronald Storie trip to Lenoir Friday. J C Storie and C C Storie visited Cline Church Thursday. W S Triplett and family visited J E Greene Sunday. Jane Underwood and family visited relatives in Buffalo past week end.
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Blowing Rock
Spencer Storie
Charlotte
Bamboo
Henry Greene
Carson Storie
Charlie Coleman
Underwood
C. M. Storie
Walter Hampton
Boone
Allie Norris
J. C. Storie
Jerry Harrison
George Keller
S. E. Greene
Will Coffey
Boore
Marion Coffey
Aho
James Matney
Laurel Fork
Dan Triplett
Bill Woods
Darby
Hugh Hampton
Ronald
W. S. Triplett
J. E. Greene
Jane Underwood
Buffalo
Conly Storie
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Acetrree
Bob Wills
Revolver
Mountain City
Guy H. Hill
Hamby
Parent-Teacher Association
Talking Picture Theatre
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Storie
Lenoir
C. C. Storie
Jeriei
R. C. Greene
Boone Steam Laundry
Boone, North Carolina
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