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Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1930

Page

8

Sunday School Lesson on Humble Service and High Position

The lesson critiques James and John seeking glory in Jesus kingdom and upholds humble service as the path to leadership. It emphasizes willingness to suffer and follow Christ as the test of fitness, contrasting worldly ambition with the road of service. The text cites Jesus teaching, Paul's counsel, and a devotional verse about enduring hardship toward heavenly light.

Jesus Salome John James Capernaum Jerusalem Christ Paul

Senate Passes Wagner Jobless Aid Bills in Unrecorded Vote

The U S Senate approved two Wagner unemployment measures to create a federal employment system and a stabilization board. A third Wagner bill to foster full employment was advanced after a later vote despite opposition. Provisions include monthly employment figures, accelerated public works, and emergency appropriations up to 150 million dollars.

Washington D. C Senate John J. Parker Supreme Court Wagner New York

Acrobat Willy Hundertmark Dies In Midair Transfer Accident

In Dusseldorf thousands watched in horror as aerialist Willy Hundertmark died a 45 minute struggle after attempting to transfer between airplanes in midair with a root ladder.

Dusseldorf Germany Willy Hundertmark

Acrobat Dies After Ladder Rescue Failed

An acrobat named Hundertmark fell from a rope ladder during a two plane stunt. He clung to the ladder but could not grasp the next rung as the upper plane swung away. The pilot, fearing a crash, attempted a landing and dragged Hundertmark along the field until he was unconscious. He later died in hospital.

Hundertmark

Spike Punch at Bridge Club Leaves Nine Stricken in Wichita

Nine women at a College Hall district bridge luncheon in Wichita were hospitalized after punch laced with alcohol. Three paralyzed, three bedbound, others on crutches. witnesses reported only one drink each. County records show 25 new liquor paralysis cases in Sedgwick County outside the city.

Wichita Kan The Beacon College Hall M. H. Hostetler Sedgwick

Aimee Baptises Disciples in Jordan River in Jerusalem

In Jerusalem Aimee Semple Mc Pherson baptized twelve of her sixty four followers in the Jordan River on Saturday, near where Christ is said to have been baptized, with policemen assisting to prevent danger. She then spoke at the Rock Garden tomb and left for Galilee the next morning.

Jerusalem Aimee Semple McPherson Los Angeles Palestine Jordan

Lenoir Tele graph Line Leased and Local News Update

Harper Beall of Lenoir has leased the Lenoir and Blowing Rock tele graph line. Miss Sallie Jarney of Mooresville may teach this summer starting May 11. Sun day School organized at Baptist Church. Mrs Polly Greer injured her arm. Town election tickets to be voted first Monday in May. Mayor W L Bryan and commissioners Reeves, Councill, Blackburn listed. J F Spainhour residence being painted. New River Academy opens with Prof Francum as teacher. Governor Holt calls a special term of Superior Court at Watauga for June 22 with Judge W A Hoke to preside. News items from Mountain City report a shooting involving J M Mitchell and E E Butler. Jack the Ripper case resurfaces in New York.

Democrat Harper Beall Lenoir Blowing Rock Sallie Jarney Mooresville Polly Greer W. L. Bryan Dr. Reeves J. D. Councill Manley Blackburn J. T. Sullivan J. F. Spainhour Francum New River Academy Holt Watauga W. A. Hoke Jack the Ripper New York Tomahawk Mountain City J. M. Mitchell E. E. Butler

North Carolina Forestry Association to Meet in North Wilkesboro

R W Graeber former extension forester at State College says the North Carolina Forestry Association will hold its annual meeting in North Wilkesboro in mid September.

North Carolina Forestry Association North Wilkesboro R. W. Graeber State College

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