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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1933
Page
4
The senator keeps strong support from old line followers while struggling to win converts from Morrison. As he tours, few challengers appear in his wake, and his unprecedented victory leaves a lasting grievance, though his political fortunes look secure if he preserves popular backing of the common voters who backed his rise.
The note heavy editorial discusses Senator Reynolds campaigning while Bailey backs the administration proposal. Bailey faces criticism for an alleged about face on national liquor control as the dry movement remains divided and quiet on further action.
The Watauga County election board allowed the city delegate’s name on the ballot despite failure to file a declaration of candidacy. The stance supports majority rule, avoids a default win, and invites continued participation from repeal supporters in counties without delegates, reflecting broader fairness in election practices.
The writer urges avoiding tough skinned fruits for preserves and endorses using watermelon rinds sliced and canned as a wholesome preserve. He dismisses dried corn in favor of drying and highlights decorative melon rind cuts for a festive table.
A narrative recounts Jesus seeking solitude with his disciples as he contemplates dwindling influence. He rebukes towns like Tyre and Sidon, returns to Jerusalem’s Temple steps, denounces his opponents, and chooses defiance over reconciliation before retreating again to Galilee.
A lyrical piece from Boone North Carolina reflecting on the end of daily toil. The poem contemplates past joys and present rest, then greets a new day under bright sun and divine guidance. It thanks the savior for gifts of love guiding life’s journey.
Ailing mother gazes toward heaven as memories of her children surface. She sits at home unable to attend church, her faith steady and memories of forty years guiding her toward peaceful, blessed final days.
Democrat subscribers are renewing and arranging payments, thanking supporters for cooperation, and urging those with outstanding accounts to settle immediately to avoid missing a copy. Check your mailing label date and renew if needed.
The Blowing Rock School closed the first month of October showing elementary 261 and high school 103 students, a large increase from last year. Attendance averaged about 97 percent. Eleven teachers, seven elementary and four high school, with one new hire in each division. The lunch program, run jointly with the Community Club, is thriving and hot lunches are popular among bus riders. NBC Music Appreciation Hour led by Walter Damrosh joins the high school schedule. Halloween program planned October 31 in the gym with no admission, carnival proceeds funding gym completion, including cider and doughnuts sales.
The NRA committee commends residents for cooperation as the President’s guidance on NRA rules for towns under 2 500 population is clarified. Merchants’ opening hours remain their choice and employment growth is noted as boosting demand for local products. The committee urges continued cooperative spirit to support the administration’s campaign.
The American Legion Auxiliary will host a Halloween party October 31 at 7 30 p m in the American Legion Hall. Ex service men and families are invited. A five cent admission will support expenses. Comrades urged to help the Auxiliary. Post Commander Stevenson assures a good time.
North Carolina posted a birth rate of 23.7 per 1000 and 76 812 live births in 1932, second only to New Mexico in provisional Census Bureau figures. The state also reported a infant death rate of 67.2 per 1000 live births, higher than several Southern states.
R. W. Graeber of State College warns that North Carolina has over 1.5 million acres of idle cleared land. He urges farmers not to clear more land under the crop reduction program, arguing erosion and reduced soil fertility will hurt long term value, and recommends replanting trees where land is not cultivated.
A. E. Hamby announces a Tuesday midnight screening at the Passtime Theatre following Halloween. Doctor Bull starring Will Rogers heads the lineup, with a strong weekly program promised elsewhere in the paper.
Blowing Rock residents formed a Chamber of Commerce with G. C. Robbins as president C. H Berryman vice president and G. T Robbins secretary Eva Goodman assisted and was thanked in a letter from President Robbins for aiding the local effort.
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