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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1929
Page
5
Frost in Avery county reported last Sunday morning. Numerous land posters for sale at The Democrat office. Residents and visitors travel across towns for fairs and schools with several relocations and road projects noted. A fatal car turn near the power plant avoided serious injuries.
A lighthearted claim compares Watauga buckwheat prices to debt relief. The Democrat reports tax book reform by Henry J. Hardin, a quadruple-form system, and sheriff delivery targets. Local visits include Ira N. Wagner of Dillon and a recovery tale from Wade Rogers, age 76. Elizabeth Cowan arrives as student worker. Joy Beaman’s engagement noted. Confederate veteran E. J. Norris reflects on squirrel hunting. Boone reunion set for September 26-27. Other items cover T. Hill Farthing’s major surgery and Rev. Robert Brown’s Boone visit with family.
Public invited to box supper at Liberty Hill school on Saturday night September 21. Proceeds support the new school building. School plans a free program.
The Blankenship String Band Walter Darius Daphne and W P Blankenship will perform jazz and classical pieces at Cove Creek High School on Friday evening September 20 at 7 45. A prize will be awarded for the ugliest man and the prettiest lady. A small admission fee benefits the school.
On September 8 relatives and friends gathered at the Triplett home in Boone for a 66th birthday dinner for Mrs. Tripllett. Rev. Tipton Greene gave a short talk. Seventy six attendees, many seniors, shared a pink and white cake and plenty of food.
J W Horton recovers from grippe. T J Coffey selling horses in South Carolina. B B Dougherty enters school under Prof Marshall in Le noir. S J Brawley and wife of Granite Hill Iredell visiting Capt Lovill. G W Councill builds neat garden fence. W R Lovill of Johnsonity visits. Will must have struck ile on return. B J Councill trades with King Gray in Washington county Va and returns home. Morris Avery dies after drinking poison by mistake. son of Judge Avery. W C Coffey reports twelve head of cattle on Rich Mountain pasture preferring grass to hay. Remarkable winter. John L Sullivan touring Bridgeport Conn. Wake Forest College opens with 176 students. expected 250 this season.
After dinner the crowd gathered at the house and enjoyed songs and string music. Many reported the day among the most enjoyable in years. In the afternoon Mr. A L Triplett escorted several guests to the fish hatchery.
Mr. R F McDade local manager returned yesterday from North Wilkesboro where he attended a session of Spainhours store managers. Present were C B Stainback W R Spainhour Gene Spainhour J E and Line Spainhour and H M Jeffries. Heads will meet monthly to share ideas and methods to improve service.
The Women's Wesley Bible class of Boone Methodist church gathered Thursday afternoon September 12 at Mrs John Norris home on Oak Street. Mrs J L Wink er led devotion. Mrs J D Rankin reported class work. A business meeting preceded a social hour with salad, ice cream and cake.
Mrs. W. L. Winkler hosted the Friday Afternoon Club gathering at the Critcher hotel on September 13. Officers elected include President I. G. Greer and Vice President David Greene. secretary treasurer Winkler. and assistant secretary treasurer Hardin. Guests and next meeting noted.
Washington reports Louis A. Hill former director of the U S bureau of engraving warns the new small currency circulating and urges the Senate Banking and Currency Committee to investigate. He claims the notes are poorly made and easily counterfeited and urges withdrawal to prevent counterfeit flood outweighing savings from smaller bills.
A local Goodwill outlet in North Wilkesboro invites families to shop for affordable boys school attire. The message promotes budget friendly options and suggests visitors can save money by shopping the store.
Smith ey Henderson Furniture Co in North Wilkesboro N C promotes a collection of living room five piece parlor room suites and bedroom suites designed for style and comfort appealing to shoppers seeking quality home furnishings.
Hundreds nationwide write to Secretary Mellon arguing smaller notes cause confusion and that larger bills are easier to handle. Hill condemns the “flivver” size as the poorest, cheapest, and most dangerous currency issue in history, warning withdrawal may follow. He notes annual savings from the shift but questions counterfeiting risks and loss of design precision in the new notes.
Winter flour supply urged with Queen of the West high patent flour priced at 3.70 per hundred. North storefront promotes stocking up.
Mrs. W. W. Mast welcomed the Missionary Society on Saturday with most members present. Mrs. L. F. Kent spoke on mission work in Brazil. Refreshments were served. D C Hollar of Hickory bought beef cattle from J C Brown. Coffeys visited Rebecca Anderson. Clarence Cook, recently returned from Detroit, is undergoing stomach ulcer treatment at Grace Hospital Banner Elk. A box supper is planned at Mt. Lebanon schoolhouse Saturday night for the public.
Smithey Henderson Furniture Co in North Wilkesboro offers new floor coverings in appealing fall and winter colors with attractive prices and optional financing to customers.
A brief classified style note promotes dry wood at reasonable prices through Edwin Dougherty of Boone North Carolina. The ad touts space efficiency and kitchen cabinet convenience plus low pricing.
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