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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1933
Page
5
Local residents share visits and family gatherings across Boone and nearby towns. News covers road of guests from Kannapolis to Wilkesboro, club meetings, bridge parties, and a Halloween event at Henson Chapel.
Hundreds of alumni and visitors gathered on the Appalachian State campus last Saturday for a homecoming program featuring a luncheon and athletic events. The alma mater defeated Piedmont College 44 to 0, Lees-McRae beat the Appalachian freshman 6 to 2, and a student recital by Maitland Thompson Linney and Virginia Wary drew acclaim from a large audience.
Mr and Mrs Joseph L Moretz of Meat Camp celebrate their sixty six years of marriage dating from October 24 1867 just after the Civil War. Aunt Ellen 87 and Uncle Joe 85 remain active with farm life and charitable work while rearing six sons many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A. S. T. C. reports Dr Odus Marshall taught a first aid course with demonstrations using Professor Wright as subject. The campus recalls a rainy homecoming despite missing Andrew Casey and Professor Greer. Ira John was noted.
An ad offers a free herb recipe claiming to cure rheumatism to anyone sending a stamped self addressed envelope and paper name. It is signed by R. L. McMinn of Asheville North Carolina. Also notes a card of thanks from Holden Davis and family for condolences and floral offerings after a death.
Advertisements tout Liver Kick as a miracle prescription easing high blood pressure rheumatic pains liver sluggishness and constipation. The claims emphasize it contains no calomel or alcohol and is prepared to act easily, with readers urged to try this remedy.
The piece recalls the growth of the college from a two room log academy in the hills to a valued institution. A three minute speech marathon followed. The Piedmont College team defeated the freshmen 44 to 0 on a muddy field, then Lees McRae Tom Cats beat the freshmen 6 to 2. An eight o'clock recital drew roaring encores and high praise for the performers.
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