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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1932
Page
5
Local items report on visits family health and illness, regular club meeting May 13, and Legion session May 6. Several residents recover from illness, others plan moves to Asheville and Boone, with church and charity activities in Banner Elk and Mayview Manor.
Rev. E F Jones is in town and will start for California in a few days. Rev Mr Pell preached an excellent sermon Sunday night to a large congregation in the Methodist Church. Hon W H Bower will go to Washington early this month to look after his constituents interests. Additional notes cover a distillery altercation near the state line, calls for Watauga and Blowing Rock pike road, and local court attendees.
Miss Kathleen Brooks of Bonlee is crowned Queen of the May at Appalachian State College during the first annual May Day exercises sponsored by the Y W C A. A lighthearted program includes dances, minstrels, a beggars dance, a robin Hood display, and a maypole finale with students and attendants participating.
Mrs A C Moody improves after flu illness. An eight pound girl born to Mr and Mrs Bill Lentz on April 28 at Caldwell Hospital in Lenoir. Mrs Hal Tharrington returns home after visiting Mrs Harry Tharrington. Dolores and Paloma Ricardo visit in Charlotte. Blowing Rock High School holds May 1 baccalaureate at Presbyterian Church with Rev G S Buchanan. audience large and remarks memorable. Presbyterian Church women plan a program surpassing previous years.
The presbytery including Bristol Kingsport Rogersville Morristown Johnson City Jefferson City Newland Crossnore Banner Elk and more invites the public to attend sessions on May 23 through May 25 featuring Home and Foreign Mission speakers and church work programs with both afternoon and evening services.
Banner Elk report notes the Lees-McRae College high school department finished its year with the senior play Diamonds directed by Miss Margaret Tufts. Cast included Bob Agle Helen Norman Mary Stanley Ralph Nidiffer Janice Brown and others. Class night followed with salutatory poem history prophecy will testament and valedictory. diplomas to be received at May 23 commencement.
Professors W. C. Howell and G. L. Sawyer of Appalachian State Teachers College were elected to membership in the National Social Science Honor Society Pi Gamma Mu. The honor is by qualification, not application, reflecting their long service and contributions to the college. Dr. Charles A. Edwards of Duke University is national president of the society.
All ex-service men are requested to attend the regular American Legion meeting Friday night May 6 1932 at 7 30 p m. Important business includes economizing on compensation and disability allowance now before Congress. Linell Ward Commander Steward Barnes Adjutant.
The article notes divided sentiment within the Democratic party in Watauga and uncertainty about June primary outcomes. It mentions Grist, a World War veteran, campaigning to influence the Democratic primary and his candidacy, with locals unsure what will unfold on primary day.
The April report from the Co operative Station Boone records a 60 degree average high and 38 degree low with an overall 49 degree mean and a 22 degree daily range. The period saw 3.30 inches of precipitation and 1.00 inch of snow, 9 days with at least 0.01 inch rain, 18 clear days, 6 cloudy days, 6 partly cloudy days, and a prevailing west wind. Highest temp 74 on the 23rd. lowest 26 on the 19th. Thunderstorms occurred on the 24th and 25th. hail on the 25th. frosts on the 19th. Sundogs and solar halos were noted on multiple dates. a rainbow appeared on the 26th. high winds on the 12th and 13th.
Dr Metcalf of State College warns a 17 year locust swarm will pass through the countryside in May. The report notes potential hardship but says no serious harm is anticipated, with price references included for crops and seed.
Irish potatoes sought by Smith ey's Store in Boone. They request number ones mixed or any grades for purchase to stock shelves and meet customer demand.
State College dairy expert John A. Arey warns that insufficient hay in spring and summer undermines dairy profitability. He urges growers to secure at least two tons per cow for next winter and suggests sudan grass or millet as quick forage when pasture is poor.
Seven-room house named the Frank Moore property offered for sale or rent. Centrally located for churches and college with modern conveniences including bath and lights. For further information see or write.
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