Memorials Across States Honor American Heroes
The article surveys memorials from multiple states and cities including Florida Alabama Connecticut Massachusetts Vermont Maine New York Pennsylvania and Washington. It notes university libraries bridges hospitals and dedicated monuments culminating in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington as the greatest symbol of remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
University of Florida
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama River
Birmingham
Birmingham and Montgomery
Connecticut
Manchester
Massachusetts
Athol
Lowell
Portsmouth
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Brattleboro
Delaware
Wilmington
The
State University
New York City
Binghampton
N. Y
Chenango River
Penn Yan
Pennsylvania
France
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
America
Washington
Carolina's Enchanted Section organized for Northwestern NC growth
A new cooperative, Carolina's Enchanted Section, formed at Blowing Rock, unites Chambers of Commerce and civic bodies across Mount Airy to Statesville to Marion. Goal is to attract home buyers and investors with nonregional interests, pledging full cooperation and constructive regional promotion. F. H. Coffey of Lenoir serves as president with Hearn Swink of Bowing Rock as secretary.
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Carolina
Chambers of Commerce
Blowing Rock
North Carolina
Mount Airy
Statesville
Marion
State Line
F. H. Coffey
Lenoir
Hearn Swink
Bowing Rock
America Keeps Alive Memory of Soldier Dead
Chicago reports nationwide drive to memorialize World War II dead with new structures and funds. Projects include St Louis memorial plaza valued at 15 million dollars and Indiana’s 10 million dollar memorials. California and Oregon among states planning and dedicating buildings, parks, and highways to veterans.
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Chicago
America
Flanders Field
Argonne
Union
St. Louis
Nebraska
Indianapolis
Grant Park
Kansas City
University of Texas
Michigan
Wisconsin
Northwest
Patriotic Hall
Los Angeles
Seattle
Tacoma
San Francisco
Friends of Veterans
Civic Center
City Creek Canyon
Utah
State Capitol
University of Oregon
Hawaii
Tennessee
Vanderbilt University
Louisiana State University
Father of Mrs. D. D. Dougherty Dies in Elizabethton
David Shull, 83, longtime Carter County resident, died Monday night at his home near Elizabethton after a long illness. Born in Butler, Tenn., he moved to Elizabethton 20 years ago and is survived by his wife and four children. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 10 AM from the Hunter Pike home with Rev. Sherwood officiating. interment in the family cemetery.
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Elizabethton
David Shull
Butler, Tenn
Mattie Lewis
Butler
Bettie Moore
Edgar Shull
Lossie Campbell
R. A. Smith
Johnson City
D. D. Dougherty
Boone
Shull
Carter County
Hunter Pike
Sherwood
North Carolina Exports Lead In 1925 From The South
The Commerce Department reports North Carolina exports in 1925 at 62,529,940 dollars, ranking nineteenth among states. Southern leaders Virginia Georgia and Mississippi outpaced the state. Unmanufactured cotton led with 29,772,000 dollars, leaf tobacco with 17,827,609, and manufactured cotton with 10,460,293. Crude cotton seed oil was the only other recorded commodity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Department of Commerce
United States
North Carolina
Virginia
Georgia
Mississippi
Advent Christian Spring Convention at Berea Church
The Advent Christian Conference led by President J A Downs will hold its spring session at Berea church Collettsville from May 28 to 30. Programs include devotions sermons, sessions on social service youth women and church structure, plus a Sunday sermon by J Fremont Whitman and a closing message on the Second Coming. Each church is asked to send delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advent Christian Conference
J. A. Downs
Berea Church
Collettsville
W. L. Trivette
Mary Coffey
C. M. Triplett
J. E. Elrod
Irene Robbins
Pearl Hodges
the Kingdom
The
Holy City
Edna Triplett
Christ
J. Fremont Whitman
Minneapolis, Minn
Precautions Son Seeks Signed School Report
A child asks his father to sign his school report proving the father can write with eyes shut. The mother wonders why, prompting the humorous exchange about trust and responsibility in a family moment.
Boone merchants announce summer store closings
A group of Boone merchants agrees to close their stores for June July and August at 7 30 o clock each day except Saturday nights beginning June 1 1926. Signatures include F M Malter & Co Cash Grocery Store and Cotrell & Hagaman.
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Boone
F. M. Malter & CO. Cash Grocery Store
Cottrell & Hagaman
Poplar Grove News Highlights Community Activity
Miss Florence Greene, now of Kingsport Tennessee, visits friends in the area. Dr H S Hodges and family attended church at his old home. he gave a well received talk. A camping trip to Grandfather Mountain was enjoyed by area youths. Mrs K R Maltba underwent surgery in Statesville and is improving. James A Hodges and companions visited Mrs Russell Maltba. County singing at Poplar Grove church next Sunday invites all to attend with lunch.
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Poplar Grove
Florence Greene
Kingsport
Tenn
H. S. Hodges
Hodges
Grandfather Mountain
A. E. Vanney
K. R. Maltba
Statesville
James A. Hodges
J. F. Carter
Ruth Hodges
Russell Maltba
A Good Reason Teacher Questions Saxophone Lessons
A teacher asks Mrs. Smith why her son stopped saxophone lessons. Mrs. Smith explains fear after the chief of police moved next door.
Fletcher Heads to Tennessee With Forest Service
J. C. Fletcher, U. S. title attorney, travels to Knoxville to work with the U. S. Forest Service. He will operate in several counties surrounding Knoxville and Lenoir as his assignments unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Fletcher
U. S. Title Attorney
Tennessee
Knoxville
U. S. Forest Service
Lenoir Topic
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Watauga Democrat
Rivers Printing Company
R. C. Rivers Rob
Rivers Editors and Publishers
Poone N.C
Pastime
Jack Pickford
Louise Dresser
Rex Beach
Evelyn Brent
Lady Robinhood
Dick Hatton
Sell 'Em Cowboy
Irene Rich Ahigaes
Gertie Wentworth
Shirley Mason
William Powell
Zane Grey
Advent Christian Church
Willard Preslar
Faith of Our Fathers
S. E. Thurlow
Rose
Boone Drug CO
Rexoll
Todd & Winkler
Boone, N. C
Watauga Lumber Company
W. R. Gragg
MR. Fletcher
Foley & Evans Undertakers Ambulance Service
N. Carolina
Z. Los
Toonache
Bayer
Spirin
Baye- “Wefactmre
Geo. H. Jeffcoat
Nellie D. Jeffcoat
Jeffcoat
R. K. Bingham
Boone Trail
Dr. Bingham
Sherwin Williams
Boone Hardware Co.riendly
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