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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
3
Local notes report a newborn boy to Mr and Mrs Don D Farthing and various community updates. Box suppers at Rutherwood and Lentz Valley School raise funds for the Red Cross War Fund. Yarn and sewing efforts boost Red Cross support while Corn germination concerns and town visits are noted. A wedding in Lenoir and travel for local residents are mentioned along with charitable pledges from Watauga merchants and Beaver Dams cheese factory for war relief.
Notice from the adjutant general's office under Provost Marshal Crowdet, calling all local boards to prepare for the June 5 1918 registration of men who have turned 21 since the last registration. Emphasizes wide newspaper publicity and local arrangements for the nationwide action.
A pie supper will be held in Mabel North Carolina next Saturday at 8 pm to benefit the Red Cross War Fund. Attendees are invited. Mr W M Reese pledges his efforts to promote Mabel’s success. Mr J M Burkett married Mrs Mollie Warren last Saturday with A W Smyth officiating. The couple will live in Mabel.
The ladies of Shull's Milla will serve ice cream next Saturday evening from 7 to 9 for the Red Cross War Fund. Other charities and amusements will be on sale. Attendees are urged to help make the event a success for the war effort.
A Red Cross Auxiliary will be organized for Meat Camp township at Green Valley School House Friday May 31. After organization a box supper will follow to benefit the Red Cross with every lady asked to bring a box. A good speaker is expected to attend. NEM.
The Virginia Carolina Railway Company announces an operate change effective 12:01 A M Monday September 11 1816 restricting access to employees only at the facility.
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