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Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1926

Page

8

Building and Loan Association Growth in Boone and NC

The Boone Watauga Building and Loan Association opened in June 1921 and by Jan 1 1926 held 216 loans boosting housing for 1 080 people. It lists officers including W H Gragg as secretary treasurer and notes total assets and local loan activity. North Carolina shows 234 associations with $70 million in assets and over 125 000 homes aided in 20 years.

W. H. Gragg Watauga Building and Loan Association Boone Chamber of Commerce Philadelphia Oxford Building and Loan Association L dl United States North Carolina Wilmington Homestead Association Wilmington North Carollna Boone Watauga Building and Loan Association of D. J. Cotrell R. C. Rivers T. H. Coffey W. L. Holshouser I. G. Greer R. L. Bingham J. P. Hodges John E. Brown D. J. Cottrell J. F United Ste Incitt

Local association ranks fourth in North Carolina efficiency

Mr Graeg noted during questions that the local association stands fourth from the top in efficiency and investment among 224 associations in North Carolina. Monthly installments and interest figures are cited, with total monthly collections totaling 4340.00 dollars.

Graeg North Carolina

Miss Annie Edmisten Recovered After Beech Creek Shooting

Miss Annie Lee Edmisten of Beech Creek recently shot by Don Trivett was in the city last week and nearly recovered. Otto Penley of Greensboro spent the weekend here. Elmer Rankin, son of Dr and Mrs J D Rankin, left for Memphis Tenn to take a basic course. Frank McGee, employed in Durham, returned to Boone. Mrs Soroles hosted a visit from a sister. Mr W F Richards of Elizabethon Tenn came to town Friday to handle business. Franz Porter A W Beach M W Beach S E Day and son visited relatives in North Wilkesboro Sunday.

Annie Lee Edmisten Beech Creek Don Trivett Otto Penley Greensboro Elmer Rankin J. D. Rankin Memiss Tenn Frank McGee Durham Boone W. F. Richards Elizabethton Messrs. Franz, Porter A. W M. W. Beach S. E. Day Little Son North Wilkesboro

Information Sought After Brown's Visit Prompts Questioning

A noon call reveals Brown was at a friend's house and intoxicated. Jones questions his own presence as the audience member asks if memory is being taxed. Troffey Topics, Spokane.

Jones Brown Troffey Spokane

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