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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1934
Page
1
An appreciation of mothers from all walks of life in a nationwide salute next Sunday. The essay honors living and departed mothers, acknowledging toil, devotion, and unconditional love that transcends social judgment and personal history.
A rural cobbler abandons his shop life after years of marriage strife. A coastbound letter stirs visions of a distant reunion with wife number one, as he writes to his stepson to come and fetch his mammy. The tale hints at a hopeful, if unlikely, Pacific reunion.
Senator Robert R. Reynolds, long known for fiery public speaking, has joined The Nationalist staff in Washington. The article notes his stance for veterans, the downtrodden, and common citizens, marking him as a rising national figure during his congressional tenure.
William H. Woodin former Treasury secretary and close ally of Franklin D Roosevelt died in a New York hospital after a throat infection ending a frail health. He served through the bank holiday and early New Deal turmoil before resigning January 1. The President praised his counsel and loyalty despite public criticism. Mayor Tracy Councill left for Washington to attend White House events tied to the Warm Springs Foundation presentation and the President's Ball fund drive.
Mrs. W. R. Absher president of the State American Legion Auxiliary spoke at a joint meeting of the local Legion post and Auxiliary. A bountiful supper preceded a service program outlining a statewide census of handicapped children and free examinations and treatment where possible. Miss Adams and Miss Mildred McDade attended, and Adjutant W. C. Greene called the session outstanding with the next meeting set for May 18 at Cove Creek High School inviting ex-servicemen and the public.
Trustees of the Edgar Tufts Memorial Association elected officers for the coming year. Dr. Robert King of Johnson City Tenn. was named chairman, succeeding Dr. Frazier Hood of Davidson College. Charles Cannon of Kannapolis became vice chairman. F H Stinson of Banner Elk continued as secretary. Edgar H Tufts remains president and treasurer.
In Wayne County the chamber of commerce has started a movement stressing better quality crops. Large attendances have been recorded at meetings held to stimulate interest in better crops.
The State prison camp near Oak Grove, one mile west of the city, is planned for construction starting July first and occupancy this fall. James H. Council of the State Highway Department confirms the project. R E Faw drills a deep well for water, Carter Farthing oversees field tiling, and about 200 bushels of potatoes are planted with more corn and soybeans planned.
The Honorable Hugh Taylor will address Bethel Baptist Church Beaver Dam on Mothers Day May 13 at eleven o clock a m. His talk titled Mother highlights his role as brother to two ex governors of Tennessee and private secretary during their terms. The event honors local mothers with C G Cooke of Elizabethton arranging the visit and support from the western Watauga community.
More than sixty children from the Grandfather Orphanage at Banner Elk were guests of the Pas time theatre last Saturday. Local volunteers led by Dempsey Wilcox and Jim Rivers organized a picnic in Daniel Boone Park with lemonade ice cream peanuts and candy. Miss Jane Russell superintendent was presented twenty dollars from Boone residents for the orphans.
Dwight Beard was sentenced by Judge Wilson Warlick to be electrocuted on July 6 for the first degree murder of Augustus Bounous, a Valdese merchant killed during a hold up in 1932. His attorneys filed a notice of appeal to the State Supreme Court. Witnesses saw Beard near the house with Alvin Eller, an accessory in prison term, as the shooting occurred. Beard, captured in St Paul, Minn, claimed innocence throughout the trial.
Funeral services were held Friday at Laurel Springs Baptist Church Allegha ny County for Mrs Rebecca Jones Doughton mother of two notable North Carolina statesmen The Doughton family cemetery received the body A large crowd from across the state attended with state and national officials present Survivors include sons Hon A Doughton of Sparta and W F Doughton and Mrs F Miller Laurel Kings and other relatives A stroke days before hastened the death She would have been fifty six next month and was often cited by President Roosevelt in frequent contact with Congressman Doughton
Mr. O F McRary district agent from the State College extension department urged the county to establish a farm agent post. The county commissioner's budget currently cannot cover the extra expense, but the board indicated sympathy if farmers show demand. He noted beef cattle on the basic commodity list and TVA cooperative aims bolster the case for local agricultural agents.
More than thirty children received tonsil and adenoid operations during the first two days of a health clinic at the Demonstration School. Drs. J B Hagaman H B Perry of Boone and Dr Baughman of Johnson City oversee the clinic. Procedures cost 12.50 per child. Examinations for defective sight are held with glasses fitted at cost plus ten percent.
Banner Elk Lees-McRae College announces commencement exercises May 19 20 and 21 with L L Campbell executive assistant to Tennessee Valley Authority chairman as speaker On May 21 at 3 pm Campbell will address graduates The baccalaureate sermon May 20 will be delivered by Dr Charles R Erdman Princeton Theological Seminary The May Day class day program and graduate list to be announced later
Engineer James H. Councill reports national roadway officials will return to Boone on May 18 after assembling in Bristol the day before. The route through Blowing Rock was obscured by fog earlier, prompting the return trip. Jeffress and Browning walked key elevations along the favored Carolinian route two weeks ago.
Funeral services were held for Guy H. West Jr four year old, fatally injured by a car in Clarksburg West Virginia. The child died at a local hospital after a curb accident while playing near his home. The driver faced manslaughter charges.
J Lee Hayes age 72 native of Watauga and longtime contractor of Lenoir died Monday in a Statesville hospital after a week there. Survivors include widow and five children Hal Hayes Ella Hayes Olena Hayes Vlenna Hayes and Hubert Hayes. Hayes long tied to Blowing Rock and Lenoir communities and famed for civic standing.
Boone native Charles L. Younce a former American Legion district commander will address the Seventeenth District convention in Spruce Pine on Thursday evening May 10. He will discuss what American soldiers faced in France as state Commander Tom Daniels and Black Mountain leader Honeycutt attend, with posts from Watauga Mitchell Caldwell Burke and Avery counties sending representatives. The program includes music and entertainment and all veterans are urged to attend.
Water pipes made from a tellurium and lead alloy reportedly resist bursting at twice the rate of traditional lead pipes when frozen, suggesting improved durability for cold conditions.
Dr Julian S Miller of The Charlotte Observer delivered the literary address at Appalachian State Teachers College thirty first commencement. He urged education to lead democracy and cited Aristotle on mind body and soul as driver. The ceremony granted 88 BS and 52 diplomas as the college marks six commencements since becoming a four year institution.
Blowing Rock High School opens finals with an operetta The Gypsy Troubadour on May 12 at 8 pm. Baccalaureate sermon May 13 at 8 pm at the Baptist Church by Rev. J A Yount. Seventh grade graduation May 17 with address by Prof Guy H Hill. High school graduation May 18 with diplomas by Supt Walker and awards by Prof I G E Tester.
In Recorders Court Tuesday Judge Sudderth disposed of five cases. Marshal Coleman faced two counts: violation of prohibition laws with 60 days on roads, and assault with a deadly weapon with 4 months on roads. Hubert Winebarger received 60 days on roads for driving while intoxicated and had his driving license revoked for a year. Tom Bumgarner and Alfonso Hayes faced violations of prohibition laws with fines of 20 dollars and costs for Hayes. Calvin Ragan’s case was continued to next week’s term.
The week ending May 6 shows an average high of 71 and low of 43 with an overall average of 57 degrees. The 28 degree daily range peaked at 37 degrees on May 5, with 65 degrees at 6 p m. and a high of 80 on May 5 and a low of 36 on May 2. Precipitation totaled 0 with six clear and one cloudy day. Farmers signing AAA contracts receive books to track production and expenses as a step toward better farming.
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