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Newspaper

Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1929

Page

5

Local Affairs Highlights From Boone Area

Dr P C Jurney of Turnersburg and Norris Steele of Stoney Point transact town business. Frosts threaten crops while chestnuts and chinquapins are noted for harvest. Notables include Dr Jeffcoat visiting his daughter in Boone and Miss Weeta Piercy at Appalachian State Teachers College.

P. C. Jurney Turnersburg Norris Steele Stoney Point Jeffcoat Cora Jeffcoat Boone Weeta Piercy Appalachian State Teachers’ College Morganton News-Herald

Threshing Machines Save Buckwheat Harvest Near Boone

Rainy spell damaged buckwheat in a field but last Sunday two threshing machines between Boone and Blowing Rock kept the grain from loss. The work was commendable and described as an “ox in the ditch” rescue of the crop.

Boone Blowing Rock

Watauga County School News and Local Happenings

The Democrat item notes public schools in session in Watauga County and students or families planning education at High Point. It reports births and deaths including Captain Lovill’s grandson, Calvin Ward’s death, and typhoid fatalities of Leonard Pritchard and his brothers. Also mentions visitors Bishop Lyman and Professor Crum, a cattle exhibition, Jack Fletcher’s law license, and an Alliance picnic at New River Academy with regional participation.

High Point N. C Sam Brawley E. F. Lovill Calvin Ward L. D. Ward Cove Creek Professor Crum Kentucky Leonard Pritchard Elk Park J. F. Spainhour Moravian Falls Patton Old Howard Boone John Benfield Jane Lyman Jack Fletcher Raleigh Jack New River Acadecy Ivy Glade Pine Run Meat Camp Watauga County

Coffey returns to plant work at State College in Boone

Superintendent Robert Coffey who finished the first unit of Boone’s new Baptist Church has returned to the State College power plant. He plans an additional 500 horsepower boiler and is building an annex with a large concrete coal department to be served by a railroad tipple, within a short distance of the plant.

Robert Coffey New Baptist Church Boone State College

Mrs Moore Hosts Entre Nous Bridge Evening

Mrs James Moore entertained the Entre Nous Club on Tuesday October 1 at her home with four tables of bridge. High score went to Mrs James Mast and high guest score to Miss Katharine Bagley. Guests included Mrs Walter Horton Miss Katharine Bagley Mrs Grace Blalock Miss Edith Knight Miss Louise Critcher Mrs G K Moore and Mrs Crawford. Mrs Moore plans a Bristol and New York trip and will be away several months.

James Moore Bristol Tenn Boone Clothing James Mast Katharine Bagley Walter Horton Grace Blalock

Progressive Dinner Party by Campfire Girls

Campfire Girls held a five course progressive dinner starting at Miss Jewell Hagaman’s for fruit cocktail and open fire dining. Guests moved to Miss Elizabeth Hahn Miss Marie Jean Jones Miss Gertrude Perry and Miss Maude Clay for soup main salad and dessert course with readings and card games.

Jewell Hagaman Elizabeth Hahn Marie Jean Jones Miss Jones J. M. Gaither Jane Eliason Mary Frances Linney Gertrude Perry Katherine Bagly Peter Evelyn Pauline Bingham Maud Clay Maisie Jean Jones Evelyn Bingham

Worth While Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Hahn

Mrs E N Hahn entertained the Worth While Club at her home last Friday with fall decor and a business session followed by refreshments. Special guest Mrs C H Moser attended and the next meeting location was not announced.

E. N. Hahn Worth While Club Hahn C. H. Moser

Fall dress goods at under-market prices in Lenoir

Fall dress goods in latest patterns including silks rayon mixtures woolen and cotton fabrics to fit any home need. Visit Smithey's Department Store in Lenoir North Carolina where prices are kept below market levels for quick savings.

Smithey’s Department Store Lenoir N. C

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