Democratic Sweep In Watauga County Local Vote
Voters in Watauga County backed the Democratic slate with large majorities in county races while state and national returns lagged. Boone Township posted the largest local tally with an estimated Democratic majority around 700 as other townships reported varying swings between parties.
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Business Houses to Observe Armistice Day Closings
Most city business houses and two banks will close Friday for Armistice Day. Shoppers should plan ahead to avoid inconvenience. Closed: Spain hours, Smith ey's Store, Five to Five Store, Boone Department Store, The Louise Shop, Carolina Stores (two), A. P Tea Co., I. T. Barnett, S. S. Norris, Farmers Hardware and Supply Co. Additional closures possible but not listed.
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Srithey’s
Boone Department Store
Louise Shop
Carolina Stores
A. & P. Tea Co
I. T. Barnett
S. S. Norris
Farmers Hardware and Supply Co
Democrats Win Statewide Victory in North Carolina
North Carolinians turnout surges as early returns show a large Democratic majority for the state ticket. State Headquarters expect about 150000 votes, with Governor Roosevelt possibly leading the ticket. Bob Reynolds runs ahead of Governor nominee J C B Phringhaus, defeating Jake F Newell.
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Robert R
Bob) Reynolds
J. C. B. Phringhaus
Jake F. Newell
Roosevelt Eyes Democratic Congress After Inauguration
Radio reports at 10 p m Tuesday night and press dispatches indicate Franklin D Roosevelt will command solid support in the new Congress convening after March 4 The House majority is about 100 and the Senate is expected to have 25 more Democrats than Republicans
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Mrs Lentz Funeral Planned at German Reform Church
Funeral services for Mrs. Wiley Lentz were to be held at the German Reform Church in Blowing Rock on Wednesday at 3 0 o clock following a brief illness. The elderly widow died Tuesday evening. Details remain unavailable. Miss Mabel Hardy returned Wednesday from Wilkesboro after visiting Mr. and Mrs. A G Yates for several days.
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Wilkesboro
A. G. Yates
Fatal Shooting Near Zionville Ties Father-in-Law
General Brown of Zionville confessed to killing his father-in-law Dillon Pennell with a revolver. Police found Pennell dead near Brown’s home. A preliminary trial before Justice C. F. Thompson is set for Thursday. Brown, and his family, offered no details about the shooting amid rumors Pennell was intoxicated.
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Zionville
Dillon Pennell
Pennell
C. F. Thompson
Brown
All Congressmen Appar ently Safe Bulwinkle Leads in Tenth
Democrats win a solid NC delegation with large majorities as incomplete returns show A L Bulwinkle ahead of Charles A Jonas in the Tenth District by about 20 000 votes amid opposition over the veteran bonus issue.
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Bulwinkle
North Carolina
A. L. Bulwinkle
Charles A. Jonas
Cutting Scrape Engaged In at Deep Gap Polls
Quince Tucker was seriously injured with stab wounds after a fight during the Deep Gap Consolidated School election. Miss Maude Watson and Mrs. Charles Carlton were also hurt by waved knives. bystanders could not ascertain the cause of the disturbance. Mrs. Finis Carroll was accused of assaulting the three women.
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Quince Tucker
Maude Watson
Charles Carlton
Deep Gap Consolidated
Tucker
Boone
Miss Watson
Carlton
Finis Carroll
Valle Crucis man injured in porch fall at home
Mr. Cluster Baird of Valle Crucis fell several feet from his porch when a broken floor plank gave way. He was taken to Banner Elk Hospital with fears of serious spinal injuries.
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Cluster Baird
Valle Crucis
Banner Elk Hospital
Roosevelt Wins Big as Hoover Concedes Early
New York reports Roosevelt carrying key states including New York and Illinois with a wide electoral edge. Hoover concedes at 12:02 a.m. amid a nation restless over the economy and political shifts.
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Roosevelt
McAdoo Wins Senate Seat in California Roosevelt Sweep
William G. McAdoo, Democrat, won the U S Senate seat as California joined the Roosevelt wave. The victory marks a strong Roosevelt surge in the president's home state, where McAdoo was not widely seen as a likely winner.
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William G. McAdoo
United States Senate
California
Roosevelt
McAdoo
Boone High School Beats Taylorsville 19 to 0
Boone High School defeated Taylorsville High 19 to 0 in a hard fought game with solid running and passing plays. Crowell connected with Critcher for a 30 yard score, then Critcher added a 30 yard run, followed by a short touchdown from about the four yard line.
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Taylorsville High
Crowell
Critcher
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