Roosevelt Era Defeatism and the Adventurous Life
The author argues against defeatist views after the war, praising the strenuous life and self reliance. He cites Theodore Roosevelt and Friedrich Nietzsche on risk and adventure, condemns unearned security, and urges youth to seek constructive, challenging work such as plant hunting and national service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
David Fair
Bell
Knowles Ryerson
of Plant Industry
Ing
Doughton Seeks Hartzog as Postmaster in Boone
Congressman Doughton recommends Wiley G. Hartzog of Boone for postmaster, replacing A W. Smith who resigned March 31. Hartzog, a builder and teacher, led a February exam and enjoys Democratic support. Senate confirmation and routine steps delay induction to early next month. Other contenders included Mrs Carrie Williams and R F McDade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley G. Hartzog
Boone
R. L. Coughton
A. W. Smith
Senate
Hartzog
Smith
Carrie Williams
R. F. McDade
Civil Service Commission
Legion Auxiliary Poppy Day Promotes Memorial Poppies
The American Legion Auxiliary will sell memorial poppies on Poppy Day to honor World War II veterans and fallen soldiers. Proceeds support rehabilitation and welfare work for disabled veterans and families in Watauga County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Lloyd S. Isaacs
American Legion
America
Legion
Legion and Auxiliary
Watauga County
Closing Exercises at Valle Crucis School
Valle Crucis School holds Class Day exercises in the school dining room on Saturday night May 26 at 8 30 o clock. A Holy Communion service is scheduled for Sunday morning at 7 30 followed by a consecration sermon at 11 by Rev Preston Burke of Hendersonville and the consecration of Holy Cross Church by Bishop Emmet Gribbin with clergy from Legerwood and Mr Scratchley. Confirmation by Bishop Gribbin is set for Sunday afternoon at 4. The graduating class will receive diplomas Monday at 8 pm with Bishop Gribbin delivering the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valle Crucis
Preston Burke
Hendersonville
Holy Cross Church
Emmet Gribbin
H. A. Dobbin
Legerwood
Scratchley
Gribbin
Valle Crucis School
Bishop Gribbin
Boone High School Opens Summer Term With College
Boone High School launches summer sessions on June 5 alongside the College. Programs target delinquent students needing remediation, capable students seeking enrichment, and those aiming to finish early. No home economics classes. new entrants must pre-register by June 5. Tuition is 3 dollars for a half course or 5 dollars for two halves. classes run 8:00 to 12:30 with optional two-subject loads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone High School
U D C District Meet To Be Held At Boone
The Second District United Daughters of the Confederacy will meet at the Boone Methodist Church on Friday May 25 starting 10 45 a m Delegates from Granite Falls Lenoir Marion Morganton North Wilkesboro Old Fort and Sparta expected Mrs James Edward Woodard NC UDC president will speak Boone Chapter hosts lunch at Daniel Boone Hotel delegates pay for their meals Officers to be elected Program includes songs prayers invocations and reports luncheon attendance details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Methodist Church
Boone
Lucy Finley
North Wilkesboro
Granite Falls
Lenoir
Marion
Morganton
Old Fort
Sparta
James Edward Woodard
North Carolina U. D. C
Daniel Boone Hotel
America
J. H. Brendall
Boone Methodist Church
Alice Hardin
J. M. Moretz
Watauga
B. R. Underwood
Wilkes Valley Guards
C. D. Coffey
Hooper Hendrix
James Edwin Woodard
Wilson
First Jersey Herd Classified by American Jersey Club
The Granada Farms herd in Caldwell County becomes the state’s first Jersey cattle group certified by the American Jersey Cattle Club marking a historic breed recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
The
American Jersey Cattle Club
Granada Farms
Caldwell County
Sudderth Named Postmaster and New Judge in Prospect
George M. Sudderth, longtime Blowing Rock lawyer and Recorder's Court judge, is appointed postmaster in Prospect and will assume duties this week. The county faces filling his bench seat by Tuesday with a special meeting planned. John H. Bingham of Sugar Grove is urged by supporters for the Recorder’s Court judgeship to succeed Sudderth, widely endorsed by the local bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Sudderth
Recorder's Court
Blowing Rock
Sudderth
Democratic Party
Howard P. Holfhouser
Bingham
John H. Bingham
Sugar Grove
Allen Submits Report To Hood On Watauga Bank
John G. Allen, special examiner for the State Banking Department, submitted his report to Commissioner Hood in Raleigh recommending Watauga County Bank for Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation membership. Hood forwarded the recommendation to Washington, with federal examiners expected to verify soon. Hagaman notes progress in reducing indebtedness and preparing the bank for opening once insurance takes effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bank Examiner
Watauga County Bank For
Federal Deposit Insurance
Raleigh
John G. Allen
State Banking Department
Watauga County Bank
Commissioner Hood
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Washington
G. P. Hagaman
Watauga Bank
Memorial Day services to be held at Cove Creek Baptist Church
The Watauga Post Am erican Legion will hold Memorial Day services next Sunday at Cove Creek Baptist church. Rev. Avery Church of North Wilkesboro will preach. Veterans of World War Spanish-American War and Civil War are urged to attend. The service begins at 11 o clock with a full program including hymns, readings, and sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Cove Creek Baptist Church
Rev. Avery Church
Watauga Post American Legion
Cove Creek
Avery
North Wilkesboro
America
W. C. Greene
Mr. Church
Flanders Fields
Gladys Swift
Park Road Group Arrives to Inspect Scenic Parkway
A federal and state inspection party led by George L. Radcliffe and Theodore E. Straus arrives in Blowing Rock to survey sites for a 200 foot scenic roadway linking Shenandoah National Park with Great Smokies. The multi day tour covers Mt. Mitchell and Grandfather Mountain as part of data gathering for route location and future surveys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Radcliffe
Theodore E. Straus
Interior
Sckes
Blowing Rock
Mt. Mitchell
Grandfather Mountain
Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Great Smokies National Park
North Carolina
Tennessee
Messrs Radcliffe and Straus
H. J. Spelman
Bureau of Public Roads
W. M. Austin
W. I. Lee
A. B. Omohundro
Smoky Park
Thomas C. Vint
National Park Service
A. W. Abbott
C. K. Simmers
The
Park Service
E. B. Jeffries
State Highway Commission
R. G. Browning
Raleigh
Highway Department
James H. Councill
Boone
Boone Station Wins in Bus Ticket Competition
Mr. Herman Wilcox, manager of Boone Terminal, won a $15 prize for top percentage rise in Greyhound ticket sales. Competing with 84 stations across several states, Boone led the increase during February to April and drew wide system attention for the Mountain city’s success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Wilcox
Boone
Greyhound
Bel Air
Ohio
Wilcox
Mountain City
Senator Reynolds May Speak at Press Meeting in Banner Elk
Senator Robert R. Reynolds has been invited to address the North Carolina Press Association meeting in Banner Elk on July 11. Capus M. Waynick, program chair, announced the invitation and said Reynolds would accept if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R. Reynolds
North Carolina Press Association
Banner Elk
Capus M. Waynick
Washington
Reynolds
Bandits Rob Taxi Man and Shoot Police
Cecil Critcher of Blowing Rock was abducted and his taxi taken by two riders near Blowing Rock. One bandit, Will King, was captured near Erwin Tennessee. two Newton officers were wounded in a gun battle while pursuing the suspects. King, 27, is linked to a Johnson City taxi robbery and previously jailed for a 1932 Biscoe bank robbery.
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Cecil Critcher
Erwin
Tenn
Newton
Will King
Critcher
King
Eugene Story
Blowing Rock
Cheriff Barrs
Catawba County
Tennessee
Story
Johnson City
Boone
Valley Mountain
Banner Elk
Ray Pitts
Arthur Huffman
Pitts
Huffman
N. C
Finley
Biscoe
Randolph County
Critcher Ca
Miss Francis Maltba Reported Seriously Ill at Home
Local notice states Miss Francis Maltba is seriously ill at her residence, with no further details provided on condition or duration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Maltba
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Theodore Roosevell
Col. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Iedrich Nietzche
Theodore Roosevelt
Doughton
Congressional
Legion Auxiliary
Madison, Wis
Samuel Rogers
University of Wisconsin
U. D.C
Recorders Court
Allen
Hood
Indical Arena Ee
Kansas City
U.S
James A. Reed
Park Road
Boone Station
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