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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1934
Page
1
In Watauga County readers celebrate John Bingham being named head of the Records Court succeeding Judge George Sudderth. The piece praises his fine qualities and hints at a future rise to the Superior Court bench while noting Sudderth’s respected tenure. A second item recalls a beloved horse Sport owned by lawyer Will Lovill, famed for perseverance and loyal service, and his death prompting local reflection.
North Wilkesboro citizens sponsor a plan for a national forest reserve around Elk Creek Lumber Company land totaling 40 000 acres in Watauga Wilkes and Caldwell counties. The proposal was taken to Washington and backed by Congressman Robert L Coughton with the Elk Creek property as the reserve nucleus. The Yadkin Valley Purchasing Unit would target the Grandin property first to anchor the reserve.
A deal closed between city officials and Bray Brothers to seek creditor approval for reducing outstanding securities interest to three percent for six years. The proposal aims at large savings if many bondholders agree. Bray hopes for broad adoption but could not cite a likely participation percentage.
The Bible School of the Lutheran Church opened with sessions at Holy Communion Clarks Creek and Holy Trinity Deep Gap. Officials praise promising results and a capable teaching corps including Mrs Kepner Miss Smith from Pennsylvania Miss Ziebarth from Indiana and Miss Sublet from Hickory North Carolina. Local Lutherans also assist.
Relatives of Mr. and Mrs. A B Cook of Boone gathered at J A Keyes home in Le noir last Sunday May 27 for a reunion and picnic. Five Cook children attended along with many relatives including A E Cook Mabel Nelle Gladys Ernest Hodges T Buel Cook Bern Cook A E Modie George Bowman Jesse Greer Gene Price Eva Thompson Carl Thompson George Greer Joe Haigler Grady Keyes Clay Winkler John Barlow Gillespie Carter Estes and others from Lenoir Sparta Banner Elk Upton Fishtail Absarokee and Montana.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Brewer of the Five to Five Stores travel to New York this week to place orders for full merchandise for their popular establishment. Mrs Brewer will oversee purchasing new coats and dresses. They expect to return late in the week.
The first summer term at Appalachian State Teachers College will open Tuesday. Dean J. D. Rankin expects high enrollment after 726 registered last year and many new applications. A large number of graduates will join the student body this summer for life certificates and Grade A renewals. Faculty changes are minimal.
Will King an escaped convict and one of two abductors of Cecil Critcher Blowing Rock taxi driver waived preliminary hearing in Newton Recorder's Court He was delivered to State's Prison authorities to await return to Catawba for trial Deputies Ray Pitts and Arthur Hoffman Newton policemen were shot during the theft and King was arrested in Erwin Tennessee He admitted being present at the shooting but denied taking part He had a long Montgomery County robbery sentence two years ago and escaped from a tuberculosis camp recently.
The long dry spell ends with Monday evening showers. steady drizzles continue Wednesday, boosting pasture and garden growth. Frosty period preceded the rain with little to no crop damage reported, offering farmers brighter prospects.
More than 7 700 North Carolina lawyers had paid their 1933 dues of 3 to the State Bar by last week while about 200 were delinquent and some had paid 1934 dues. Records show purged delinquents and potential incomplete totals for those practicing. In Watauga County 11 lawyers list nine paid 1933 dues including Boone residents.
Former Lieutenant Governor W C Newland of Lenoir was chosen as president of the Appalachian State Teachers College Board of Trustees. The meeting praised his role in founding the Appalachian Training School and recalled his 1903 effort to establish the state school, aided by Senate support despite heavy opposition. The board noted the college’s best year yet and the near completion of the library building along with teacher training implications.
A state wide survey by the American Legion and Legion Auxiliary to locate all disabled and diseased children has begun. Registration of affected children under 21 will start June 1 and run to June 9. Reports should be made to Mrs. Charles Younce at the Relief Office. The aim is to connect disabled children with medical authorities for examinations and treatment, free of charge.
The annual county singing will be held at the courthouse next Sunday announced by chairman N L Harrison. The event starts at 9 45 AM with class leaders urged to arrive early for seating. An outing day for the entire county attendance is expected to be large.
The Shouns Livestock Company of Shouns Tennessee will open next week with buildings sheds and loading facilities completed. The first sale announced in The Democrat aims to aid farmers in Watauga County and is expected to be convenient and profitable for mountain livestock raisers.
Solicitor L S Spurling of Lenoir on a Boone visit expressed strong optimism about securing the Democratic nomination to succeed himself as State's Attorney in the upcoming primary. He noted encouraging reports from six counties and acknowledged opponent Theodore F Cummings of Hickory while highlighting his own record of fair, impartial justice in the district. Local observers expect a large share of votes in Watauga County despite light balloting risk due to nonprimary nomination practices.
Wayne Miller a noted saw mill man in Meat Camp was seriously injured last Thursday when a rolling log pinned him. Doctors say his pelvic bone was crushed and he may be bedridden for at least six weeks.
Beulah Cline Lyerly, widow of Rev. S B Lyerly of Charlotte, supported four children by teaching herself and working part time at Appalachian State Teachers College. She completed her studies and graduated with second highest honors while sustaining her family and providing music lessons.
John H. Bingham of Sugar Grove began his term as Recorder's Court judge succeeding George M. Sudderth after a Friday board meeting. He presided Tuesday, thanked supporters, praised prior administration, and pledged fair mercy. Only one case, Reed Holman vs. state for assault with a horse, ended in acquittal.
Dr. Guy H. Hill will speak at the Baptist Church at 3 o clock next Sunday. The address will address church and Sunday school matters and is aimed at instructors who led a county wide teaching campaign. The public is invited.
Mr R L Swift reports from the North Wilkesboro office under R L Wooten that all job applications not renewed within ninety days will be canceled and placed in the inactive file as of June 1 1934. To stay active applicants must renew every ninety days by postcard or letter stating their intent and county of residence.
Weather report compiled by the Cooperative Station at Appalachian State Teachers College shows an average high of 75 and low of 45 with an overall average 62. The week ranged up to 84 on the 20th and 22nd and down to 33 on the 26th, with 0.40 inches of precipitation and 5 clear days 2 partly cloudy days Frost occurred on the 26th. Growers in Alleghany County purchased 1000 pounds of stringless green pod bean seed and 34 pounds of Reed’s cabbage this past week.
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