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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1929
Page
3
Ashe, Watauga and Alleghany counties discuss forming a three county fair association to boost farming. A Jefferson meeting of business leaders is planned. Also notes on apple blossoms, a Baptist church cornerstone, and local railroad highway progress.
Painting metal furniture is popular and pastel tones are in. Treat shabby iron or brass beds with good metal paint to harmonize with your color scheme. Visit Smithdy's Dept. Store in Lenoir North Carolina for best offerings.
Miss Constance W. Harrelson of Temple and A Greer Glenn of Benson North Carolina marry at the First Methodist church in Temple. The service features autumn flowers, choral music, a ring ceremony, and a reception of gifts as the couple plans a honeymoon through Texas and the Deep South. The bride, daughter of C D Blackman, is a trained musician and educator with North Carolina roots. the groom, son of J L Glenn of Boone, is Meadow High School superintendent and active in local affairs. They will reside in Benson after October first.
Commissioner A J Maxwell forecast that North Carolina will reach half a million licensed motor vehicles for the first time this year. The 1928 total was 381 057 and the 1929 to date is 481 571, with 22 351 registrations from year end to date last year.
Piece and yard goods in a wide assortment and colors, priced at 5c per yard and up. Smithey's Dept. Store, Le s Noir, N. C.
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