Valle Crucis Girls School Marks Growth and Plans
Valle Crucis School for Girls in Watauga County North Carolina has grown from a mission school to a four year accredited high school. Principal Mary Horner led until 1922 and the property includes 500 acres with 100 acres in apple orchards. The church and school have expanded with a Holy Cross church, dormitories, and cottages. The school keeps costs at 200 dollars for eight months, funded by student work and farm income, and offers scholarships. Plans include Auxillary Hall and a gymnasium auditorium to further education and community service.
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Our Church
Valle Crucis
Watauga County
North Carolina
Horner
Mary Horner
Aux- Hiary
James Preston Burke
Reidsville
Holy Cross
Burke
St. John’s
St. Anthony’s
St. Mary's
Blowing Rock
Valle Crucis Mission School
Valle Crucis School
St. Mary’s At
Raleigh
Old North State
Mount Holyoke College
Valley Vista Cottage
Mision House
Valley of the Cross
St. Andrew's Cross
Grandfather Mountain
Hanging Rock
Dutch Creek
Watauga River
Rhborhood
Dr W E Larkin to Open North Wilkesboro Office
Dr W E Larkin announces a permanent office in North Wilkesboro in Dr Cram’s former space over Bank with initial hours Wednesday Thursday Friday each week and later Saturdays. Local hospital cases will be treated at Wilkes Hospital. Boone office remains open Mondays and West Jefferson Tuesdays.
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W. E. Larkin
Boone
North Wilkesboro
Cram
Bank
Watauga
Ashe Counties
Wilkes Hospital
North Carolina
West Jefferson
E. W. Larkin
M. D
Story of Arabian husband swapping wife for horse turn
A wry joke follows a wife asking if she would be sold for a horse. The husband quips that he would not sell her for a horse but could be tempted by a really good car, highlighting a playful bargain.
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Arabia
Speaking of Shapes Tourist Pays Bill
A witty exchange unfolds as a traveler named Shapes Tourist pays his bill and jokes about being square, prompting the hotel manager to hope he will be round again soon.
Father and Son Weather the Cold Commerce
In a brisk exchange a boy notes Ikey is cured of a cold and a box of cough drops remains. The father urges Abie to act quickly and step into the rain to fetch needed supplies.
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Abie
Grandson Teases Cat as He Proves Clever to Grandpa
The exchange features a playful moment where the grandson claims the cat recognizes him and hides at the sight of him. The cat’s behavior highlights a lighthearted family dynamic and shared humor between generations.
Valle Crucis School News Highlights Local Activities
Miss Beulah Townsend will spend the summer in Europe on duties secured through a faculty member. Mrs. Jean S. Knight spoke to the Young Peoples Service League. A domestic science luncheon for ten cost 2.50 with a black and white theme and a menu of potato soup to chocolate dessert. Miss Mellie Townsend, recently returned from China, attended as guest of honor. Ruthann C. Cough led a pupil picnic at Mountain Orchard Spring on May 5.
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Valle Crucis
Beuiah Townsend
Europe
Young Peoples’ Service League
Jean S. Knight
Ulty
Dorothy Simpson
Emmie Barns
Carrie Gudheim
Mellie Townsend
China
Ruthann C. Cough
Mountain Orchard Spring
Old Gray Mare and Brown's Mule in a Bran Debate
In a light note, the old Gray Mare complains about bran mixed with oats while Brown's Mule counters that it goes against the grain. The playful exchange captures rural quips about feed preferences.
Fair Enough Schoolmaster Coincidence Prompt Greeted
A schoolhouse joke frames a pupil asking for a good coincidence example. The pupil cites his father and mother marrying on the same day. Tom Tarheel notes preparations for a roadside market to open in summer trade.
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Tom Tarheel
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