North Carolina cheese makers meet at Morganton
At Morganton on May 15 the North Carolina Cheese Makers Association held the first meeting since the winter cheese school. The group adopted a constitution and by laws, discussed a state cheese brand, and set standards for sanitation, grading, and membership. Several factories and officials, including J. A. Arey and H. L. Wilson, participated and a series of cheese scoring contests was planned with a silver trophy for the top scorer.
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North Carolina
Morganton
J. A. Arey
Raleigh
Mr. Sloan
Burke County
John B. Steele
Watauga County
H. L. Wilson
W. M. Graham
Mission Factory
Valle Crucis
T. D. Hefner
Haywood
Delwood
M. C. Campbell
Cove Creek
Sugar Grove
Fred Blair
Beaver Dam
Sweet Water
Carter Farthing
Palmer McCrary
Tom Wilson
N. C
Horse Shoe
Sweetwater
Zionville
Asheville
Epworth League Confer to Meet in Charlotte June 12 15
The Western North Carolina Conference of Epworth Leagues will convene in Charlotte June 12 to 15 with an expected 300 to 450 delegates from Western North Carolina churches. The program includes studies in League work and missions, with addresses by North Carolina ministers and a city reception and local picnic. Ruth Colvard notes districts are urged to elect delegates early for planning.
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Epworth League
Methodist Church
Western North Carolina
Charlotte
Epworthians
W. W. Edwards
North Carolina
North Wilkesboro
Epworth
Ruth Colvard
Wool Producers Will Have Organization In Watauga County
The Watauga Board of Agriculture mails contracts to sheep raisers to form a cooperative selling group. Five directors will manage graded wool deliveries, selling to manufacturers for better prices. No capital stock or dues required. sign and return agreement to W. D. Farthing in Boone, N C.
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Watauga Board of Agriculture
W. D. Farthing
Watauga County Bank
Watauga
North Carolina
Inel
Boone, N. C
Watauga County
L. A. Greene
D. D. Dougherty
W. F. Sherwood
J. M. Greer
B. T. Taylor
Hickory Hosts General Synod of the Reformed Church
Hickory welcomes 450 to 500 delegates and visitors for the General Synod session. Local hospitality includes 100 homes opened, breakfasts and dinners, and an auto excursion to Blowing Rock. Rev Walter W Rowe and Rev Dr J C Leonard lead a well organized gathering amid regional church figures.
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Hickory
General Synod of the Reformed Church
United States
Blowing Rock
Lenoir
Walter W. Rowe
Corinth Reformed Church
J. C. Leonard
Lexington
Tar- Heelia
Reformed Church
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Maryland
Indiana
Northwest
Valle Crucis Mission School Commencement Notes
Commencement exercises at the Mission School included field day events industrial exhibits a Thursday afternoon play an address by Bishop Horner and prize presentations Friday night Rev Mr Burke presided and will direct the Se work at Valle Crucis and Blowing Rock Mrs Mack McKay arrived from Washington state with twenty years residence in the area Mr and Mrs D F Mast hosted a supper in her honor James Farthing recently Wake Forest graduate will teach in Greensboro this summer and next year James Taylor amputated a finger in a wood saw incident locally J B Taylor garage work opens with Gragg and Gilbert mechanics from Butler providing service C D Taylor D F Mast and Howard Mast attend the District Conference in Wilkesboro
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Mission School
Bishop Horner
Mr. Burke
Reidsville
Burke
Blowing Rock
Mack McKay
Washington State
D. F. Mast
McKay
James Farthing
Wake Forest
Beaver Dam
Greensboro
Greensboro High School
James Taylor
Messrs Gragg and
Gilbert
Butler
J. B. Taylor
Messrs
C. D. Taylor
Howard Mast
Wilkesboro
Former Missouri Governor Joseph W. Folk Dies in New York
Former Missouri governor and Democratic leader Joseph W. Folk died in New York on Monday. He rose to prominence in state and national politics and shaped early party strategy.
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Joseph W. Folk
Missouri
New York
Old Watauga County Bank Building Sold to S C Eggers Co
S C Eggers and Company, long occupants of the old Watauga County Bank Building, have purchased the entire property. They plan extensive modernization, create offices for rent, and will enhance the building’s appeal in a prime location.
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Watauga County Bank
S. C. Eggers and Company
Clarkson Named to Sup Court Bench in North Carolina
Governor Morrison's campaign manager Heriot Clarkson wins succession to Justice Platt D. Walker and will sit with the court next week. Boone hosts a Friday afternoon club barbecue trip to Bristol and Damascus with a large turnout and praise for state progress.
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Heriot
Clarkson
BOONE
BROCK
Supreme Court
Raleigh
Heriot Clarkson
Morrison
Platt D. Walker
J. M. McMahon
Machinists’ Union
McMahon
Charlottte
Charlotte
Episcopal Church
State Fair May Be Best Yet
Raleigh May 23 The sixty second North Carolina State Fair will run October 15 to 19 1923 with plans to surpass prior expos. The Executive Committee aims for strong education and entertainment, trims concessions, and showcases midway acts free entertainment and fireworks. One hundred thirty nine horses from twenty two states and Canada are entered in four closing stake events with $1000 purses.
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Raleigh
States
Canada
George F. Foley
Philadelphia
Pinehurst
United States
American Kennel Club
North Carolina
Worth While Club Meets for Wild Flower Study
The Worth While Club gathered Friday afternoon with Mrs. F. M. Huggins hosting. Members studied wild flowers including bird's foot violet trillium arbutus and anemone and discussed flower protection from a paper by Mrs. Moretz. A book contest awarded to Mrs. G. P. Hagaman. Three new members joined and next host will be Miss Bertie McNeil at Rich Mountain.
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F. M. Huggins
Huggins
Bertie McNeil
Rich Mountain
Free Will Offering Debate Appears in Methodist Context
The Dearborn Independent notes a Pennsylvania preacher banning the collection plate claiming worship should not be interrupted by offertory. The Christian Advocate counters that offerings are essential in worship and cites two or three Methodists and a collection. A North Carolina congregation reportedly ran a $17,000 budget for three years without pledges or deficits.
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Pennsylvania
North Carolina
Dearborn Independent
Lovill Home Renovation Prepares Appalachian Training School
The Lovill Home, ahistoric building used by Appalachian Training School, is undergoing extensive renovations to house lady teachers for the summer term. Rooms are repainted furnished dining room converted to parlor four showers installed plumbing improved lawns clipped and a large enrollment is expected.
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Appalachian Training School
Lovill
Lenoir College Opens Summer Session With Expanded Courses
Lenoir College in Hickory announces a summer session running June 11 to July 21 under Director Grover Morgan. Fourteen faculty plus three specialists will teach, with new courses in elementary learning hygiene Civics General Science Penmanship and Musical Appreciation. Students may take education outside courses to meet state standards, and the Bowden-Connatser program offers touch typing.
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Hickory
Lenoir College
Grover Morgan
State Department of Education
Creech
Bowen-Connatser Business University of Columbia
S. C
County Singing at Brushy Fork Draws Strong Attendance
The Brushy Fork county singing last Sunday drew large crowds and was an envyable affair. Music was good and the grounds were filled with abundant food. The event reportedly ran smoothly with orderly proceedings.
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Brushy Fork
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Damascus
Hamby
Reform Church Synod
the Rock
Land of the Sky
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