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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1933
Page
4
The notice lists subscription rates for one year six months and three months with payment in advance. It notes that cards of thanks resolutions of respect and obituaries are charged at regular advertising rates. It also states the paper is entered at the Boone North Carolina post office as second class mail matter on Thursday September 28 1933.
Watauga County mourns the death of J Smith McBride long respected tax supervisor and civic leader. A former farmer and churchman he contributed to county progress and upheld justice and fairness in public service. The community honors the Christian gentleman whose remains rest in Cove Creek.
In Newton after the fall term adjourned, Watauga County residents praised Judge Wilson Warlick for his court conduct firmness and human understanding. The community hints he could seek the governorship in 1936 with strong local support, though Congressman Doughton’s ambitions remain uncertain.
Marion Thomas of Marble resigns after ten years as federal tax collector in North Carolina. R. L. Clay of Boone succeeds him, slated to lead under both Democratic and Republican administrations. Clay, a church and Democratic leader, begins a tenure expected to mirror Thomas’s efficiency and public regard.
Weather report for week ending September 23 1933 from Appalachian State Teachers College notes average max 77, min 52 and average 64 with a 25 degree daily range. Highest 82 on 23rd, lowest 42 on 22nd. total precipitation 0 and 7 clear days. High winds on 18 20 21. Currituck County farm agent vaccinated 1459 hogs across 63 farms in 11 communities to curb a cholera threat.
The piece recalls Jesus amid crowd-pleasing triumphs and divine calls to trust in God. It notes his growing confidence after hours of communion, the crowd’s zeal to crown him king, and Nazareth’s betrayal when he returns. It foreshadows coming defeat next week.
North Carolina papers honor R C Rivers of Boone who died Monday after forty five years guiding the Watauga Democrat He built a first class weekly single handedly and helped establish Appalachian State Teachers College He led in religion education and business and served in the 1929 Legislature leaving a beacon like print shop legacy
The Watauga Democrat editor Robert C. Rivers dies at 72, after decades shaping Boone’s paper and community. A lifelong resident and catalyst for Appalachian education and local development, Rivers mentored sons who carried on the publication. His shop under the maple tree symbolized his welcoming leadership and civic impact.
The passing of Robert Campbell Rivers of Boone honors a life built on character and service. He shaped the Watauga Democrat and left a lasting imprint from Appalachian College to community uplift, with neighbors paying heartfelt respects as his remains were laid to rest.
News of the death of R. C. Rivers editor of the Watauga Democrat and longtime newspaper leader in the region. He rose from no formal schooling to become a county figure and journalistic pioneer inspiring local youth.
Obituary tribute to R C Rivers longtime editor of Watauga County's newspaper The Democrat. Praised as an institution in the community and a friend to subscribers, he guided the paper through decades and mentored his sons in publishing.
A reader condemns radio health programs for promoting quackery and hype. They warn against reckless claims about cures and urge skepticism toward medical ads and broadcasts.
T. T. Foster dug and filled the first trench silo in Caswell County. He planted six acres of corn expected to yield 25 bushels per acre into the silo.
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