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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1928
Page
5
Farmers in North Carolina should spray potatoes to control late blight, which thrives with moisture and 70 to 75 degree temperatures. Bordeaux mixture with arsenate of lead is recommended, with spraying starting before rains and at 12 to 14 day intervals.
A traveling through hall decor ideas to give a welcoming impression and practical cooking and maintenance tips. Includes hall lighting and art layouts, a nutritious beef and rice dish, drink choices for children, picnic salad storage, smokeless frying, paint removal, butter storage, vinegar in dressings, lamp wicks, and plant protection with Bordeaux mix and arsenate of lead for potato health.
This page compiles church notices and pastor prepared items of local church interest. It lists services, events, and upcoming gatherings important to parishioners and church communities.
Sunday school begins 9 45 a m with J D Rankin as superintendent and multiple department teachers. At 11 00 a m Rev G G Adams of Mooresville N C delivers sermon. Memorial service at Baptist church follows. Epworth League meets 7 15 p m and preaching service at 8 00 p m. Monday 8 00 p m senior board. Wednesday 7 45 midweek prayer. Strangers welcome at the door.
Rev J A Yount presides at St Mark s Bailey s Camp with monthly 11 am services and 10 am Sunday school. Grace Lutheran Boone holds 11 am services on 2nd and 4th Sundays with 9 45 am Sunday school. Vespers the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 8 pm. Services are in the Episcopal church facing Daniel Boone hotel. Holy Communion Clark s Creek 14 miles west of Boone offers 11 am services on the 3rd Sunday and 9 45 am Sunday school each week.
The Friday Afternoon club hosted by Mrs R M Greene at the Greene Inn on May 25 offered a fine musical program. Roy Greene performed violin pieces with Ruth Coffey as accompanist. James Moore sang with Coffey at piano. Coffey also played two piano solos. Attendees enjoyed a two course luncheon and bonbons before departure. next meeting is June 8 with Mrs D D Dougherty.
The Italia dirigible, on a North Pole expedition, has not contacted the world since Friday morning. Severe cold and swirling snow hinder search efforts. Plans for rescue by several expeditions, including the Norwegian government, are underway for General Nobile and his 28 crew members.
Vice President Dawes declines to respond to calls for speech on the Senate floor. Speaker Longworth gives a brief farewell to the House as the session ends at 5:30 PM. Members adjourn to prepare for party conventions in Kansas City and Houston.
A humorous exchange unfolds as Harold seeks to marry in a courthouse while an officer clarifies that while it is a courthouse it is not a courting house. The dialogue highlights tradition versus official terminology in a light moment.
Weather permitting there will be no electric current today due to maintenance on the lines. S. M. Ayers, Superintendent.
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