15 May 1924
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1924
Page
1
The community enjoys new electric service after a delay. Cove Creek sees new homes under construction by DeWitt Brown and Carl Story. The Hortons relocate to Boone and a wedding is planned for May 20 at Cove Creek Baptist church. Revival services and local meetings are noted along with social events and visits.
In Blowing Rock excitement grows over a bootlegger themed bar described as a bar to heaven and a door to hell. The piece notes the grim duality of vice and virtue, then briefly shifts to local news about Miss Annie Lee Crisp returning home from Hudson after teaching in a graded school and purchasing a piano in Hickory.
The column offers brief local items including condolences for Lloyd Norris, sympathy for Mrs. Mary Norris, and community happenings. It mentions attendance at McRae's cub bears game, birth of a girl to Mr and Mrs Roby Gragg, visits of Mr and Mrs Roby Coffey to Lem Wright, trade for a Ford roadster by Lonico Church, Rev R L Isbell's visit, and a New Hanover farmer growing Dill Weed for a pickle company as a new crop in the Old North State.
Mayor Edw N Hahn urges residents to join a town cleanup to collect rubbish and tin cans. The city truck will haul waste from accessible piles, and a prize of $3 goes to the under 16 winner with the largest haul.
Watauga County prepares for influx of visitors this season as improved highways draw guests. County agent John B. Steele surveys farm wives to compile a directory of ready to host homes with electric lights running water and strong cooking.
President Coolidge after brief consideration agreed to attend a circus tomorrow afternoon rain or shine. Showman John Ringling and Interstate Commerce Commissioner McChord visited the White House and secured the president and Mrs. Coolidge for the event.
A Friday birth announces a boy to Mr and Mrs W B Hodges. The father, a prominent contractor and champion bricklayer, is noted for his steady work and a playful medley about home duties while on the job. The item hints at his ongoing tally of completed projects.
Two toy dogs held a tug of war over meat on Hartford Road causing traffic delays as police failed to move them. Motorists lifted the animals to a sidewalk where they continued tugging as the parade of vehicles passed.
Mr John Hartley and his son from Val le Crucis are laying concrete for the foundation of a brick residence owned by Mr J B Taylor on North Water Street. The notice notes skilled labor and the ongoing construction activity in town.
The Appalachian Training School closed its spring term on Friday the 9th. A High School senior class play drew a large crowd, and at 11 o clock Friday morning closing exercises for the Norms department saw five graduates. Dr. A T Allen delivered the commencement address and emphasized self-reliance and public education in North Carolina.
Washington report quotes Representative Doughton denying plans to run for North Carolina governor in 1928. He says he only aims to win re election to Congress and rejects any talk of challenging O Max Gardner. He cites no discussions with Senator Simmons about a gubernatorial bid.
The Optometric Weekly Chicago reports Dr. A W Dula of Lenoir North Carolina has received praise for lecturing in his town and surrounding areas on eye care for schoolchildren. Local papers, including the Watauga Democrat, note his engaging lectures using magic lantern slides and the timely message about protecting the eye, teeth, and overall health.
The Wide Awake Community Club will hold a regular meeting at Riverview School House on Tuesday May 20 at 2 p m. Superintendent Smith Hagaman is expected to discuss matters of vital concern to Meat Camp township. Farm Agent Steele will present an interesting proposition and invite all citizens to attend with neighbors.
J R Isaacs announces the next county singing will be at Mount Vernon Church on the first Sunday in June. He thanks the trustees faculty and community for cooperation. Miss Ruth Rankin daughter of Mr Rankin won a Gold Medal at Winthrop College music contest on May 8. J M Downum.
Groundbreaking begins on the Daniel Boone Hotel with Laws and Madron in charge of grading. Borden of Charlottesville will supervise construction and later manage the hotel, planned as a two story brick veneer building with 50 rooms. Architect C B Kearfoot of Knoxville provides plans for a year round tourist and commercial hotel on Daniel Boone Park property.
Farmers busy after rain as J P Cook visits his ill sister Delphia Harrison in Blowing Rock. D J Brinkley named school principal. Ford truck purchased by J B Hodges for tan bark hauling. T M Wheeler, W W Hampton, and others travel for business. A baby boy born to Joe and wife. Sunday School improving under Charley Triplett. Rev D M Wheeler travels to Shady Valley Tennessee.
Mr and Mrs L E Moody invite friends to the marriage of their daughter Goldie Belle Moody to Mr William D Wilson on Tuesday May 20 1924 at 2 oclock Cove Creek Baptist Church Sherwood North Carolina. They will be at home after May 30 Boone North Carolina.
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