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Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1929

Page

3

Bowie high school opens with 150 students in Bowie

Ashe County Journal reports Bowie high school begins the term with 150 students. Prof. J. A. Williams of Appalachian State Teachers College gives the opening address. Troy I. Jones resumes as principal. Officials aim to establish a standard high school with new equipment.

Ashe County Journal Bowie High School J. A. Williams Appalachian State Teachers’ College Boone Troy I. Jones Bowie School Board of Education Ira T. Johnston Thomas Valle Crucis Mr. Johnston Jefferson Civitan Club Mountain Inn Jeffer J. L. Segraves

Churches of 60 Years Ago and Now

A reminiscence recalls 60 years ago when people traveled by horseback or wagons to church despite mud and snow. Preachers rode long distances, often two to three weeks at a time, with no pay. Uncle Abner Farthing rode 150 miles monthly to Mountain City Globe Flat Top and Bethel churches, sacrificing for his flock.

Abner Farthing Harrison Mountain City Globe Flat Top Bethel Mark

Opening of Appalachian College Enlivens Boone Week

Appalachian State Teachers College Boone reports a lively first term with 466 students registered by week’s end, nearly 100 more than last year. A faculty reception, musical interludes, and church-led student welcome filled the town scene, while dairy industry efforts grow in Macon County.

J. M. Downum Appalachian State Teachers College Boone Knight Dougherty

Goodwill Store Promises Fresh Autumn Stock and Low Prices

The store highlights new fall and winter merchandise with bright colors and varied styles. Racks and tables are loaded with items, and prices are advertised as the lowest in the store’s history.

Goodwill

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