01 May 1924
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1924
Page
1
Rural Watauga item notes Valle Crucis forms a community club with C D Taylor as chairman and an advisory board. Upcoming meeting May 5 at Mission School includes expected address by Prof I G Greer. Various local residents are listed with travels, illnesses, and social updates as Blowing Rock growth and new business presence are reported.
The community notes arrivals of the Panella family from Charlotte who will live at Critcher apartments. Reinhart of Gastonia attends to his property here while Gray Boynton spends his vacation with his family. A. M. Critcher plans a wheat seed sowing project from Henry Creer, and Dick Privette just closed a substantial deal with a party from Johnson City.
Proffit Grove Church preacher Rev L A Wilson spoke last Sunday. Columbus Miller moved toward Butler Tennessee for a sick sister then to Bristol hospital before returning home. James Bryan of Boone visited his ill mother Aunt Lydia Bryan. Jesse Holman of Meat Camp and Elkland promoted J Walter Wright Lumber. Clyde R Greene of Boone visited relatives. Emory Bryan traveled to Boone on business. Dr G H Jeffcoat from Mount Pleasant area visited William Winebarger. Leonard Wilson of Boone visited his brother Rev L A Wilson. O G Winebarger made a business trip to Boone. Ida Lewis of Lower Meat Camp visited Clay Miller. Deer ford problems persist near L A Greene’s. The writer drowned his motor last Sunday and hopes relief soon. John Sutherland of Sutherland bought cattle. Ola Main and Ellie Tamarack guest of Enoch Potter. Mrs Clay Miller and Lois Miller trip to Boone. Mrs J C Proffit has recovered health. Pearl Miller, recently at Bodne, spent weekend with her parents. Quote: It is only the ignorant who despise education.
A nine year old boy named Arthur Parker was knocked down and run over by a taxi. Readable items in his pockets included two whipping tops three peg tops seventy three brass buttons ninety four marbles a pair of clippers two oranges a wooden cigarette holder ten cigarettes a small mouth organ and a Jews harp.
Article argues Linville Gorge and surrounding peaks in North Carolina meet National Park requirements. Describes its unique rugged scenery, deep gorge, waterfalls, and unspoiled forested ridges, asserting preservation benefits for future generations. Also notes broader context of National Forests versus National Parks in the Southern Appalachians.
Mr John McRae encountered a mother bear with three cubs on the Watauga side of Linville while searching for sheep. The cubs were removed to his home. one sold for 80 dollars to a Blow ing Rock buyer, with two remaining and high offers for them.
A reflective prayer asking for discipline and integrity in work and life. The speaker seeks a clear conscience, protection from temptation, and humility, praying for honest daily bread, family harmony, and a simple, peaceful death.
The Linville Gorge region is urged as the unanimous choice for a Southern Appalachian National Park. It offers rugged beauty, substantial acreage, and potential for diverse recreation. Wildlife such as bear, pheasant, and turkey could flourish with protection, and trout fishing is highlighted along the river. Accessible by motor road from Morganton and Linville, it stands as a prime outlier of the Appalachians.
A mass meeting is called for Saturday May 3 at 1 o clock to organize listings of Watauga homes for summer visitors from down-state areas. Residents hosting visitors are asked to attend to form an organization and coordinate housing at low cost. The item also notes corrections about a Cove Creek baseball game and reports two local weddings on Easter Sunday.
A fragmentary quote shows Boston Tran riffing on a traffic craft trap and mispronunciations during a casual exchange about delays. The line plays on sound and confusion rather than a clear event.
The festival opening in the Piedmont court house drew a large crowd with high regard for the Wilkerson Concert Trio and Edith Price. Three more programs follow before Saturday’s pageant The Gift of the Nations by local school children under Miss Selma May. Proceeds aim to beautify the court house lawn after expenses.
Warren T. McCray resigned after federal court conviction on mailing fraud charges. He is jailed awaiting sentencing in Atlanta federal prison. Indicted on 13 counts with penalties up to five years or 1000 dollars per count.
Married Mr. James H Hobby of Cabarrus county and Miss May Mast of the Silverstone section on Monday morning April 28th with Rev. R C Eggers officiating. The ring ceremony marked the event as both new spouses begin teaching careers at the Jackson Training School and depart for their home there.
The Parent Teachers Association calls an important meeting at 2 30 p m on Wednesday May seventh. All members are urged to be present.
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