Local Residents Attend Meetings and Visit Boone
Local citizens report visits from Collis Austin of Lenoir and H E Greene of Coshocton Ohio. Merchants attend State Merchants Association in High Point. Many locals travel for visits, family gatherings and commencements at A S T C. Forest fires near Sampson area cause ash and possible losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collis Austin
Lenoir
H. E. Greene
Coshocton
Ohio
State Merchants Association
High Point
T. M. Greer
Lewiston
Ruby Hodges
Southern Pines
Livingston Club Meeting With Mrs Whitener
The Livingston Club met Monday night at 8 for its regular monthly program led by Mrs Joe Crawford. She presented a varied program honoring Mother's Day with readings by little Miss Bobby Clay and Tharon Young as featured helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston Club
D. J. Whitener
Joe Crawford
Bobby Clay
Tharon Young
Local items from The Democrat May 9 1895
Attorney E S Coffey attends Bakersville court this week. Miss Jennie Coffey of Boone visits Butler Tennessee. Col George N Folk and wife return to Lenoir after several days here. Maggie Lovill summering with her brother W R Lovill and will enter Greensboro Female College this fall. B J Councill near completion of residence. painters busy. Dr John L Cottrell of Wilkesboro back from Baltimore College. Dr L C Reeves to move to Bhowing Rock. Ore from Grandfather mine rich in gold and silver. question if large enough to pay. more shaft work planned. G W Councill with helpers improving Blowing Rock Hotel. ready for summer boarders. Deputy Collector R L Councill improving. resignation not accepted. Timberlake Reform Judge costs near $300 to taxpayers. court adjourned after toothache with no civil cases tried. Captain E F Lovill leaves Elk Park for Thief River Falls MN in Uncle Sam service. many friends here. Mrs J B Steele reports on district conference stressing home effort for missionary work and a social with a trees contest and salad course.
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Troy I. Jones
West Jefferson
Jeff Stanbury
A. Jack Anderson
Patricia
Frank Payne
Charles B. Elliott
Washington, D. C
A. S. Harris
Boone
Mack Beach
Springfield
Richard Greene
Meat Camp
Charlie Tate
Fred Tate
Bluefield
W. Va
Raymond Kelly
Montcalm
Clarksburg
Ruby Trivette
Edwin N. Hahn
Hahn
Ruth Farthing
Raleigh
A. B. Jones
Miss Farthing
H. B. Taylor
Dunn
W. L. Winkler
Nashville
N. C
Winkler
Guy H. West Jr
O. K. Pyles
Triplett
Edna Triplett
Charlotte
J. R. Jones
North Wilkesboro
Blaine Trivette
Statesville
Nell Trivette
Mocksville
R. K.bingham
Evelyn and
Pauline Bingham
Appalachian State Teachers College
K. A. Link
Lenoir
A. R. Sherman
Wilkesboro
Laura Johnson
L. C. Lewis
Blanche Long
Yadkinville
J. E. Clay
Baileysville
Clay
Mullins and Clay Grocery Partnership
Luther South
Buena Vista
E. S. Coffey
Bakersville Court
Jennie Coffey
Butler
Tenn
George N. Folk
Maggie Lovill
W. R. Lovill
Greensboro
B. J. Councill
John L. Cottrell
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Baltimore
L. C. Reeves
Bhowing Rock
Grandfather
G. W. Councill
Rock Hotel
Councill and
Taylor
R. L. Councill
Carter
Timberlake
Watauga County
E. F. Lovill
Elk Park
Thief River Falls
Minn
Uncle Sam
Watauga
J. B. Steele
Mrs. Baxter Linney Hosts Maids and Matrons Club
Mrs. Baxter Linney entertained the Maids and Matrons Club at her mother’s Main Street home with contract bridge across six tables. Louise Critcher won high score among members, Jane Eliason high with guests, Virginia Wary took the cut prize, and each guest received a compact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter Linney
E. S. Coffey
Main Street
Louise Critcher
Jane Eliason
Virginia Wary
Linney
Frank Williams
Martha Taylor
Eric Greer
Annie Dougherty
Not So Funny Dillinger Joke Spree Near Wooster
Theodore Neal of Painesville Ohio tried to kid an Ohio State hitchhiker by claiming to be Dillinger. The student drove to Columbus and aided police in exposing the hoax. Police confronted Neal with his prank and he apologized, pledging caution in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Theodore Neal
Painesville
Ohio State University
Wooster
Dillinger
Neal
Watauga Boon Companionship Offer in Boone
A longstanding booster from Watauga seeks to meet a private Boone family for weekend exchanges of accommodations for cash or guest privileges in Charlotte. He and his wife will visit and desire discreet arrangements. references to Box 1313, Watauga Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watauga
Boone
Queen City
Watauga Democrat
Rhododendron shines as campus annual at A S T C
Campus chatter recalls a successful year at A S T C highlighted by the Rhododendron, the college annual. Faculty autographs, a wedding comedy play, and a full chapel crowd for commencement speaker Julian S. Miller of the Charlotte Observer marked the memorable close of the term.
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Julian S. Miller
The
Charlotte Observer
May trading days at Bern Mar’s Jewelry Store
Bern Mar’s Little Jewelry Store on East Main St offers a special month long promotion to trade watches now. The ad promises a five dollar trade for your old watch and hints at teaching your watch to tell the truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern-Mar’s
East Main St
Legacy and life lessons from a school address
The speaker counsels graduates that their legacy becomes a wreck of the world while urging discovery of purpose beyond mere recovery. He asserts democracy is finally democratic and education should offer a true philosophy of life despite ugly questions, warning against dollar mark influence on character.
Facts About Our Schools By GUY H. HILL
The eighth and ninth grades lead in honor roll and distinction lists as the school year ends. Forty five students, about one fifth of the student body, are cited for living habits, attitudes and achievements. The article praises citizenship focus and calls seniors to continue the effort.
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Trauts Nomrad
Boone Hi
Grops
Sam Lyerly
Edith Walker
Paul Hagaman
Fred Gragg
Howard Welch
Ruth Anderson
Miriam Bingham
Louise Cook
Janna Greene
Mary Kendal Greene
Edith Wilson
Ora Lee Williams
Lalla Clay
Chloe Greer
Mabel Greer
Wade Shoemake
Grover Hutchinson
Retta Hutchinson
Agnes Welch
Pauline Williams
Chas Wright
Daisy Austin
Alice Cooke
Estella Greene
Margaret Hampton
Fairy Hollars
Milton Mast
Geneva Osborne
Ada Grace Redmond
Jean Bush
June Bush
Margaret Ray
Max Shoemake
Vernon Robbins
Jack Gragg
Edna Mae
Attendance At Boone Schools Records 6671 Absences
During the 1933 34 school year Boone Elementary and High Schools reported 6 671 pupil absences amounting to 9 8 days per pupil for the entire student body. The text cites many possible causes for the high absence figure.
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Boone
Five to Five Store Celebrates Third Anniversary in Boone
The Five to Five Store marks its third anniversary with an anniversary sale running through next week. Manager Jerry Brewer promotes low prices on standard merchandise and ready-to-wear. The piece also urges readers to study public education and school attendance, warning of teacher losses and reduced courses if attendance remains low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Jerry Brewer
the Democrat
_absent children_next year resolved_
A statement argues that children must not be absent this many times next year unless providentially hindered, emphasizing school attendance concerns. It frames the issue as a duty to ensure regular attendance and plans to address unavoidable absences.
Bargain Week Planned at Pastime Theatre
Next week is designated bargain week at the Pastime Theatre with a flat 10 cent admission. An entire program change occurs daily and the Democrat notes the outstanding productions featured at a remarkably low price.
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The
Democrat Today
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Rexall
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Warner Baxter
Marines
Richard Arlen
Monte Blue
W. C. Fields
Joan Marsh
Sally Eilers
Mystery of
Mr. X
Robert Montgomery
Elizabeth Allan
Texas Tornado
Chandler
Travis Nomrac
Carmon Stuart
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Pastime Theatre
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North Carolina
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Farmers Hardware & Supply Co
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