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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1934
Page
5
Mrs. Charles Farthing visits home folks in Gibsonville while Miss Margaret Clay stays in Winston-Salem. Several residents travel, recover from illness, or attend events in North Wilkesboro, Deep Gap, and Blowing Rock. Measles and a tonsil operation affect residents, and a White House trip is recalled. A three room house burned at Brownwood. Maple Springs teacher closes term. Parish ceremonies, obituaries, and community gatherings fill local life.
The Democrat from May 16, 1895 notes Solicitor Spainhour at home, new homes for Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Councill, Judge Greene's illness, and visitors like W. R. Lovill. Blowing Rock hotels prepare for season. deaths, social events, church plans, and local ties are outlined with numerous named residents and families.
Helton Wilson celebrated his second birthday May 11 at his grandparents home in Trade Tennessee. Guests enjoyed cake pie sandwiches ice cream and candy while relatives led games and songs. Attending were Birdie Lawrance Wilson Ruth Lawrance J E Lawrance Jewel Thomas Mabel Greene Ella Greene Earl Lawrence Eleanor Lawrence Rosedna Greene Howard Brown Cecil Lawrence Neva Potter Nell Potter Jack Brown Gene Brown Gaines Roberts and others.
Miss Irene Davis became the bride of Joseph Winkler in a Mountain City Tennessee ceremony last Saturday evening. The couple shared vows in a formal church setting with families in attendance.
A steady booster from Watauga seeks to meet a private Boone family for weekend accommodations in exchange for cash or guest privileges in Charlotte. He will come with his wife and asks for references to Box 1313, Watauga Democrat.
A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Davis of Boone, educated at Appalachian State Teachers College, wed a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Winkler of East Boone. The couple, popular in the local young set, plan to make their home in Boone.
Relatives and friends gathered on Mother's Day to honor Mrs Mollie Greer of Zionville who marked her 84th birthday. A large reception featured baskets, a noon meal on the front lawn, a talk on Mothers by Rev Graham, and singing and prayers led by Rev Conley Greer. Family members attending included Miss Hattie Greer, Mrs Lillie Thomas, E G Greer, N J Greer Sr, Miss Bettye Ruth Greer, Carolyne Greer, Mildred Thomas, N J Greer Jr, Dana Farthing, and others.
Don Bingham left for Louisville to seek work. Families from Zionville and nearby areas spent weekends with relatives, some traveling to Oregon for employment. Community guests included multiple locals at a Wednesday evening gathering, with prayers and church work noted.
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