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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1929
Page
1
The State rested before Judge W. F. Harding in a committing magistrate hearing over the October 2 riot at the Marion Manufacturing Company gate. Five striking unionists or sympathizers were killed and 18 or 20 wounded as Sheriff Adkins allegedly fired into the fleeing crowd.
In the Fifth Congressional District a lively Democratic primary looms as veteran Rep Charles M Stedman announces he will not seek re election. Several prominent district figures indicate they will enter the race. Also at the Federal level the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen weighs affiliation with the AFL in a bid to unite labor. Albert Whitney leads the push while Albert B Galls bribery trial ends abruptly due to health issues as he is excused from court with a bronchial attack and illness.
The Board of Temperance and Social Service of the Methodist Episcopal Church South appeals to Congress to pass the Sheppard bill branding the man who buys liquor as a criminal. Bishop James Cannon Jr. and Eugene L. Crawford sign the petition backing the Texas Democrat senator's amendment.
Howard Ehmke hurled a masterful 3 to 1 win for the Philadelphia Athletics over the Chicago Cubs in the opening game of the World Series. Ehmke’s pace and control baffled the Cubs as the A’s grabbed an early series lead.
Dieudonne Coste and Maurice Bellonte report a 51 hour non stop flight from Paris to Tokio across two continents. Severe snowstorms near Lake Baikal Siberia nearly ended the attempt. They credited gales and snowfall for causing drift and propeller issues.
Homer Sillmon 28 of between Stake and Liberty near Siler City is critically injured at St. Leo's Hospital Greensboro after a deputy sheriff Charlie Crutchfield allegedly fired during a 10:30 morning arrest attempt. Doctors say he has about one chance in a thousand to recover.
John J. Phoenix of Greensboro Grand Master and Grand Secretary Anderson visit for a district Masonic meeting in local lodge rooms this evening. Local officials are urged to attend 5 PM for a session with Grand officers before a wider gathering with Watauga Lodge tonight.
A. C. Moody of Blowing Rock urges protection from dogs for sheep raisers in Northwestern North Carolina. He cites an enforcement gap in existing dog laws after dogs killed many, damaged flocks, and questions profitability in the sheep industry.
Born to Mr and Mrs Charles L Younce a girl last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Charles Stevenson announce a daughter. Born to Mr and Mrs R H De Vault of Bristol last Thursday a boy. Mrs DeVault remembered as former Miss Virginia Councill of this city.
Appalachian State Teachers' College launches a four year program in Physical Education and Athletic Coaching offering BS or BA degrees. Courses cover coaching football basketball baseball and track along with science and mathematics coaching and practical teaching experience. High school teacher positions expect strong demand statewide.
Plans are under way for a memorial service at the Normal College on the 26th to honor the late Prof. D. D. Dougherty. A life size portrait by Mrs. Rufus Gwyn of Lenoir will be unveiled and presented to the college, funded by gifts from former students. A program is being arranged and to be announced later. Organizers urge former students to attend.
The PTA plans its first gathering of the year in the Demonstration School auditorium on Thursday at 3 15 PM. A full attendance is urged, inviting parents of high school and Demonstration School students.
The Watauga Livestock Association leads a campaign to remove scrub sires from county herds aiming for 100 percent purebred bulls. Secretary G P Hagaman reports cooperation from leading dealers and purchases of scrub sires for replacement with thoroughbred stock. The effort includes a census of scrub animals and quick disposal to improve beef markets.
Engagement announced at Critcher hotel party in Greenville for Miss Edith Knight of Boone and Anderson S C and Mr William Clyde Ritch of Greensboro. The November wedding will be held with music program and festive table seating for forty guests.
A box supper will be held at the Aho School Saturday night October 12 to raise funds for school equipment. Everyone is invited to attend.
The Maharajah of Kapurthala, ruler of the Punjab state and reputed India's wealthiest prince, has arrived in the United States for an extended visit.
Fifteen Ashe county Civitan members joined Boone Civitan Club for a banquet at the Daniel Boone Hotel. The program featured talks by club members, piano numbers by Nell Trivett, readings by Mildred Mcdade, and a youth essay by Maud Clay on citizenship.
The Luther League Conference of the Western District of North Carolina Synod meets at Grace Church Boone on October 13. The program theme is Clearing the Way for Christ with a 10 30 a m service and both morning and afternoon sessions. A picnic dinner will be served in the grove if weather permits. Bring filled baskets for the meal.
The Pastors Conference of the Three Forks and Stony Fork associations will meet at Meat Camp Baptist Church on Monday October 14 at 10 o clock in the morning. The program includes Devotional by E C Hodges, Financing a Church by L A Wilson, Tithing by B F Wilcox, Electing a Pastor by G W Sebastian, Dinner at noon, Devotional by W C Payne, Pastor Duties by L C Wilson, Reports from pastors, Business, and Adjournment.
The Fifth Annual Northwestern District Welfare Conference will be held in Reidsville on October 15 with speakers from Greensboro University and the State Board of Public Welfare. Jurisdiction covers fourteen counties including Watauga, Rockingham, Guilford, and Forsyth.
Mr Frank Williams of Asheville and his superintendent J R Brown are fencing 580 acres on Rich Mountain for a sheep ranch. About 300 acres are already fenced and 100 ewes with four registered bucks are in place, with plans to reach 500 head or more. A major threat cited is roaming dogs. a stricter dog law is urged to protect flocks and boost local sheep industry profits.
Professor I G Greer of Appalachian State Normal College will keynote a banquet in Asheville on the 15 under the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. He will discuss Law Observance, followed by folk lore music by the Greers with Mrs Greer on the dulcimer.
A North Carolina Home-Coming Commission letter lauds The Democrat for aiding Home-Coming efforts. Governor Gardner chairs the central committee and invites the paper to attend the Raleigh program, noting national attention and valuable statewide advertising generated.
C L Greene, age 73, well known in Reese, died at his home after a long illness. Funeral services were held at his home and he was buried in Beaver Dam Cemetery near Raleigh Wilson's home. He is survived by his sister Mrs C P Braswell of Montezuma North Carolina and his niece Mrs W S Christian.
Mesdames J. M. Moretz and W. H. Gragg of Boone served as delegates to the Third District Federation meeting held at Crossnore. The event took place in the Presbyterian Church with luncheon in the basement. Attendees praised Mrs. Dr. Sloop as the principal entertainer.
The Woman's Missionary Union of the Three Folks Association will meet at Blowing Rock Baptist Church on Friday October 11 at 10 o'clock. The session lasts all day with dinner served at the church. Mrs Edna Harris of Raleigh will give the main address as secretary of the State Woman's Missionary Union. The public is invited.
The Baptist Sunday School revival ends this Sunday with reorganization and grading of the program. Six visiting workers led study courses this week, a city census was tabulated showing 882 possibilities, 465 non members and 505 church members. Next Sunday 91 workers will be installed and the church will move into a new educational plant.
Preparations for the first home game feature hard scrimmage drills to improve offense and defense. Despite minor injuries, the squad aims to perform well against the Teachers with a focus on forward passing and a improving running attack. The game starts at 3 p.m. on College Field with a large crowd anticipated and officials from Tennessee Tusculum and Lenoir Rhyne. Red cedar is noted as a profitable crop for North Carolina landowners.
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