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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1929
Page
1
The article details Boon e High School graduates and events at Blowing Rock Consolidated School. It lists the senior class, speakers, diplomas for 41 seniors, class day programs, a senior play The College Chap and a commencement schedule featuring Dr. J. H. Highsmith and Rev. C. H. Moser.
Washington May 14 The Senate approved the farm relief bill by 54 to 33 embracing the expert debenture plan opposed by President Hoover. Eight Republicans and one Democrat who opposed it previously joined today for final passage. The measure provides half a billion dollars to create stabilization corporations to handle crop surpluses and regulate marketing. The bill moves to conference.
A joint meeting of the American Legion and Auxiliary is set for tomorrow night at 8 in the hall over the Central Tire Co. The Boone Civitan Club sends a committee to help prepare the Fourth of July celebration. Refreshments will be served and officials seek full attendance.
Miss Marcella Cook, 15, daughter of Mr and Mrs T Len Cook, died at her home yesterday after a lengthy pneumonia illness. She was a popular young lady with many friends. No funeral arrangements had been set as of press time.
Judge Thomas C. Bowie delivers an inspiring address as almost 100 graduates receive diplomas, the largest class in the college's history. The event follows liquid morale and a spring play that supported the student loan fund. Separate reports urge county growth via increased cattle and sheep production to boost Watauga's economy. Grace Evangelical Lutheran church in Boone announces a week of dedicatory events led by regional pastors and educators, concluding with a Sunday service and sermon by Dr. F. F. Fry.
Watauga ranks 82nd among 100 counties in per pupil cost per mile for bus transportation. It costs 6.1 cents per mile for 391 pupils to reach consolidated schools. Forsyth Johnston Sampson Wilson run buses at 0.4 cents per pupil mile. Swain reports 71.1 cents. North Carolina leads the nation in pupils transported and spending on transport.
In Elizabethton Tennessee May 14 martial law loomed as national guardsmen and special officers tightened control after more than 300 textile strikers were arrested on charges of intimidation of workers returning to two rayon plants. Rioting and brawls followed as officers used clubs bayonets and force. Bill Farr special policeman arrested 150 strikers for stopping buses carrying workers. The crowd threatened him leading guards to aid. Strikers were held in the Carter County courtroom two hours then released by Attorney General Allen who warned restraint and warned of arrest for further disorder. Farr faced charges of attempted murder by several strikers who claim he fired on them.
Miss Elizabeth Panella and Miss Vera Duckworth of Charlotte are noted. An eight pound baby girl Ra mona Jane arrived Friday at the home of Mr and Mrs Z M Koontz, and Mrs Koontz's mother Mrs M J Dula of Boone's Fork. Mrs Koontz, formerly Virginia Dula, is well known in Watauga where she taught before her marriage. Mr and Mrs J Allen Gragg hosted a dinner in honor of Mrs Decia Blalock of Bend Oregon. Attending were A E Mercer Ralph Askew Howard Young Charlie Young E G Young and Hazel Blalock.
Spainhours Incorporated opened a modern store in the Horton building drawing an estimated two thousand visitors over two days. Guests toured the main floor a mezzanine ready-to-wear department and the Rhodes Day Company furniture basement with refreshments served and staff including an expert shoe stylist and factory representatives on hand.
James F. McGimpsey of Morganton and Arthur R. Cray of Charlotte arranged details for the Hardware Association of the two Carolinas annual convention to be held at Mayview manor Blowing Rock June 11 12 and 15. More than 300 members expected to attend with McGimpsey presiding.
Bel Air Maryland reports W N Thomas former Harford county official sold his 154 acre Conowingo Road farm near Hickory to Charles H Harrell and W M Kinzie of Patrick County Virginia for 21000 including stock and implements. Purchaser to take possession Oct 1. Thomas credited with building a prime county farm and known for square dealing and community service.
Boone Civitan Club held its monthly meeting at the Daniel Boone Hotel. A. E. South and Howard Mast were elected delegates to the International convention in Atlanta June 11 12 with J. B. Steele and D. L. Wilcox as alternates. A committee including G. P. Hagaman D. J. Cottrell and W. H. Gragg was appointed to coordinate with the American Legion on a Fourth of July celebration. The next meeting is in the Methodist church basement at 12 45.
Washington May 13 Bishop James Cannon Jr anti Hoover critic moves toward break with the president. He favors a law enforcement commission with seasoned prohibition experience and doubts Wickersham or Willebrandt serving on the panel. Cannon says the commission should include a member thoroughly versed in 25 years of the prohibition movement.
Winston Salem May 13 Judge Johnson J Hayes warned that the federal war on rum runners will intensify He urged restraint and stressed that violators will face harsher punishment including five year sentences in Atlanta penitentiary and heavier fines The judge noted press pulpit and schools are watching and urged families to avoid liquor hauls
Linville will host the national conference on parks in 1930 according to Lenoir News Topic reporter Mark Squires. The meeting is expected in May or June with about 200 delegates and prominent government officials in attendance.
A speaker urges the prohibition commission to have at least one woman among its members. The value of the commission’s work, the speaker says, depends on the facts gathered and recommendations based on them.
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