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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1928
Page
4
Boone residents showed civic pride by lining both sides of main street with native rhododendron for the length of town. The plants along highways 60 and 69 honor mothers, past and present, adding beauty to the community and likely pleasing visiting tourists.
The lines written by the late Dr. W. R. Butler and dated March 24, 1928 ponder mortality. The verses ask if the speaker will be alive for spring’s return and whether Christ will call souls to dwell with him.
A Hickory Record piece cites Zeb Vance Turlington planning to mobilize North Carolina preachers against the Smith nomination. It warns reform zeal may entangle churches in politics and turn religion into a vote grabbing tool.
The legislature raised the equalizing fund to 3 250 000 and left its distribution to the state board of equalization to balance county disparities. It notes 69 counties gained and 28 lost valuations, with investigations continuing to improve fairness. The piece urges a statewide eight-month term for true equality of school opportunities.
Local affairs note several residents traveling to Winston-Salem and Tennessee, family gatherings in Boone, and church activities. Highlights include lectures by County Superintendent Hagaman, Baptist conventions in Chattanooga, and the Hodges home project on Highway 17. Community health notes mention operations at Watauga Hospital and Mother's Day observances across Boone churches.
A pilot George W Faw aged 24 and student died when a plane collapsed from 600 feet over an orchard near Fresno California on April 21. Faw formerly lived in Wilkes and Ashe counties and was the son of Thomas A Faw now of Hopewell Virginia.
An obituary from Skulls Mills arrived unsigned and without remittance. The origin could not be verified, so no news item was published this issue.
The federal court selects county residents for jury service for the term in Wilkesboro beginning Monday May 21. Listed jurors include Thomas Greer, Tamarack. William Baird Jr, Valle Crucis. A J Payne, Sherwood. T W Hampton, Blowing Rock. Isaac Hill, Vilas. Clinard Greene, Stony Fork. Wm Bodenhamer, Boone. Sam Horton, Sherwood. T F Lovill, Boone. Lee Robbins, Blowing Rock. George Austin, Blowing Rock. W R Johnson, Vilas. Emory Greer, Zionville. W M Hodges, Boone. Hamp Clawson, Boone.
Rhododendrons lining both sides of Main Street have drawn praise for their beauty and the town's visible charm, with residents noting the plants' vibrant display and contribution to the streetscape.
Citizens urged by the Civitans to water newly planted shrubs daily under the supervision of W M Cook. Experts say regular watering, especially in late afternoons, will help the plants thrive and most should live as they begin to grow.
The Entre Nous club met at Mrs. James D. Horton's home on May 9 for a social afternoon. Mrs. James B. Mast won handkerchiefs. Mrs. R. D. Hodges won a doll. Hostess served chicken salad, sandwiches, iced tea, and upside down pineapple cake. Other guests included Mrs. Will D. Wilson, Mrs. Jim Rivers, and Mrs. J. A. Sproles. Next meeting set for May 1st with Mrs. Hodges hosting.
Miss Clara Henley of Statesville and William Baxter Cope of Newton wed at Guilford College home Saturday afternoon May 5 at 3 30 o clock Rev H L Powell officiated with Lohengrin wedding march. The couple plan residence in Newton.
The Worth While Club met at Mrs. Charles Eller home with a program in memory of Mrs. Clay who presided at the last meeting. Readings and music by Mrs. Moore Mrs. Cottrell Mrs. Moretz and guests including piano pieces and a funeral march. Refreshments served. next meeting set for two weeks later at Mrs. A. E. Hamby home.
Berea College Kentucky hosts a coordinated social event uniting 19 county groups and 75 students from 10 counties including Watauga. The May 9 gathering featured group roll calls, country banners, yells, songs, and a town supper as groups mingled for the first time.
A North Carolina group led a chapel procession with the Junior band playing. At the chapel a program featured Presi dent Hutchins speaking and the groups delivering yells and songs, including The Old North State Forever and Im a Tar Heel Born. Grady E. Tester.
This column compiles church notices and pastor Announcements for the local congregation. It highlights services, upcoming events, special speakers, and community activities of interest to churchgoers.
Boone Baptist Church invites attendance for Sunday school at 9 45 with W R Gragg as superintendent and preaching at 11 and 8 led by Rev P A Hicks. B Y P A meets at 7. Mid week prayer is Wednesday at 8. Rev H H Stroup will preach both morning and evening services.
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