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JUNE !. li)31 17)cal~affairs ^ Slight frost In ;U>U?e or Wa; t'pu'gft Oif| morning. b'lt not enough W *? cal1*'- aliy whatever. Rev. and Mrs. C. H. ilwer of Spencer, are spending a few days with friends i.: the city. A'I*. vinO ' OTLRf,' U. xv. i'Ivv:-T 5y v?? Sunday visiting with relatives in the vicinity of Glen Alpine. Air. A. V. Howell has been absent j from his regular duties at the Peo' pies Bank since Monday, when he underwent a tonsil operation. Mrs. F. A. Linney and daughter, Miss Mary Frances, attended the ' commencement exercises at Salem College, Winston-.Salem, lest week. Mr. .:. C. Mast, of Bel Air, Mil., has returned to Watauga and is now engaged in a genera1, overhauling of the Mas: roller mills on Cove Cre< Mrs. Turner' Hendrix, of Roanoke, Va.. has arrived in the city and will spend several weeks visiting with her parents, Mr*, art! Mrs. L. L. Critcher. Mr.v Criteher bus been ill for several days. Dr. and Mrs. K. Z. Linney of Philn.. ?i r? i.. 7 u?s?i,..iu. 1. aim O'.MI, ivVillUJUS t)? Linney, V, are spending a couple of weeks as guests of. Mrs. F. A. Finney. Mrs. K. Z. Limiey of Taylors ville is also a visitor here. Mr. ami Ivlrs. Van Hirson, members of the faculty at the college, left Saturday for Duke University where "fyill be engaged in summer school studies for the next <?:< weeks. Mv. Hodges, who has been a student at the University of Louisville Dental School, Louisville, Ivy., has: arrived in Boone and will spend his vacation with n:s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John \V. Ilodges, Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Hollified, of Akron, Ohio, are spending a short vacation with Mrs. Hollified's parents, Air. and Mrs. J. D. Council 1. Mrs. R. II. DcVault, of Bristol, Tenn., another daughter, is also visiting in the Councill home. Miss Anita Winkler, who has been engaged as teacher in the Newton Schools, has arrived home and will i'' ' spend the summer vacation with her \ parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. L- Winkler. Misses Wilson and Corpening of Newton accompanied hc-v. Messrs. Everett Fox and David P* Wyke of ShuiIs Mills passed through Wednesday morning with a large consignment of fish procured from the Rutherwood hatehow tn b? 1 ikot.afSSl -in the waters of uppui* Watauga riv,cr and its tributaries. Mr. Archie Quails, st udent at Wake forest College, spent Sunday and Monday with his parents, Mr. aiid Mrs. ,1. L. Quails. He; ret u pied jo tbe College Tuesday where he will be -ngagfcd ill summer school work. Mr. and Airs. W. H. Gragg returned Tuesday evening from Unicoi. Tern.., where they were called late .Monday on account of the serious illness of Mrs. Omega* father, Mr. Taylor Hor ton. Tliey report the condition of the venerable gentleman somewhat improved. The Democrat was r< recent recipient recently from Mrs, lloy Anderson of Shiills Alills, of a most gorgeous bouquet of snowballs, sweet shrub, and other fragrant flowers?the kinds our mother? used to raise. Many' thanks, kind lady. They are much appreciated. Airs. P. T.. Hornby, 01" Lenoir, is spending this week visiting at the home of her son. Mr. A. E. Hamby, a 111 Boone. She is accompanied by a F daughter, Mrs. J. D. Watson, of San v Diego, Calif. Mr. Adolphus Mates of Deep Gap Ks was brought to the Watauga Host nitol l-.o. at, 1--. --< ----- ' wxotmuv suneriny xroii'. Bright's disease ov similar ailment. On Wednesday evening he was removed to the Wilkes Hospital. There a specialist from Charlotte will visit him, and the proper course of treat] mont agreed upon. A number ci local hoys were employed yesterday and are now engaged in sawing form timber, preparatory to beginning the work of paying the five-mile strip of road east of Boone on No. 60. Meantime preliminary surveys are being run on the strip of road to be graded; he J fween the river bridge and Boone. Memorial services for Mrs Mori roe Gragg, former resident of Watauga County, were held at the Elir abethton, Tenn., cemetery last Sunday by Rev. Ed Hodges of Boons. A large crowd of friends and relor lives were present pi pay their respects and assist in the elaborate decoration of the grave. Rev. Hodges paid fitting tribute to the memory of deceased, f Mr. T. L. Critcher of Bamboo was ' a caller at The Democrat offict Monday and related the story of how a man purporting to be a prohibitioi agent nflsccit tin ?, 'o..,1.1" ?* payment for dinner a few' day? ago The stranger spent a good part oi the day in the community, explain ing that he was a Federal officct lying in wait for a cargo of whisky on which he had a report. Mr. Critcher understands that others ha\t suffered losses through the same channel. Mr. Will Faithing, prominent citizen of the Sugar Grove section, am owner of the (Watauga Telephone , Company lines, was brought to t'm Watauga Hospital Sunday afternoon a seriously ill man. Spina! moningiti: was the final diagnosis of his tvoubh and it was feared by friends that hi might not survive. He was taken ot to a Charlotte hospital that night however, ami latest reports are to thi effect 'hat - fcs showing improve-, ? merit, and that his chances for ie-f ' vovery ioc-k encouraging, i Dr. E. Bruce Rhea, of Sncuiis. j Tenn., accompanied by his brother, j Charles, was in town Monday en route j .{to the home of J. J. Miller on I-Iow-: aids Creek, where he purchased four pigs seoit-advertiseil in the Watauga i: Democrat. Mr. Kendrick Johnson of J vl'.C BoaV^V -pam uo.ui'iw v.-~ : r* I few days ago to gel a couple of the' swine, and two other men called on I} ; the editor for directions to the hoin^! of Mr. Miller. So The Democrat just! happens to know of six pigs sold from ; an ad which cost Mr. Miller 2o cents ^ ah insertion. And some folks say it;, doesnt* pay. 1 SOCIETY j W. M. S. and I.ivingston Club j I to Hold Joint S??wf?ii The Woman's Missionary Society ! ami the Livingston Club, which is j circle No. 2 of the society, will have a joint meeting Monday afternoon, Juno 8, at J o'clock in. the ladies' ' parlor of the church. All members please bo present. Mrs. Linney Hostess | to Friday Af terrioon Club. Mrs. F. A. Ljnney entertained the clnb and several guests on the 2(3tb at her attractive home on Main St. ' The music room and reception, hail ' where the guests assembled were at-M tractive with baskets of snowbali and j * deiicate pink mountain ivy. The program centered around Rob-1 ' ert Browning in commemoration of:( rht anniversary of his birth. ?.Iusi- s cal selections also added variety and interest to the program. ! Miss Mary Frances Linriey played * two piano solos, "Petit Bolero" and ' "Country Gardens," and used a pop- : ular selection as an encore. Mrs. I. G. Greet gave a sketch of the life of Browning. Mrs. O. L. Hardin sang three solos. "Birds on the Wing," "Until," and "Ncthin' But 1 { Lr,ve." Mrs. K. L. flay read one of Browning's poems, "Rabbi Ben Ezra" and Mrs. A. FT South played two piano numbers, "Gypsy Band" and "Dance of the Water Witches:" Mrs. E. S. Coffey read another of Browning's poems, "A Face." Attractive contests in booklet form were passed, containing hidden articles used by authors. Mrs. Austin! South Was lViOSt successful in cr?l"in.>-i . - - . --- ?-? j / this and was awarded a dainty apron. ; Mrs. Linnuy, assisted by Mrs. Paul,; Coffey and Miss Mary Fiances I?in-.j noy served delightful; refreshments r in two courses, consisting <>f pressed \ chicken, tomato sandwiches, pickled ' egg, hot rolls aid iced tea, followed by strawberry shortcake. Special guests present were Mrs. G. J. Chandler, Mrs. Fay Hulet, and Mrs. W. G. lfartzbg. Mrs. 0_. L. Hardin will he the next hostess to the 1 club on June 12th. < 1 Mesdainea Winhl?r and Rogers Hostesses to A. L. A. Mrs. Fred Winkler and Mis. Char lie Rogers were joint hostesses to the j, American Legion Auxiliary at the Criteher Hotel Tuesday afternoon. ( The spacious living room, in which . the '.ncetir.g was held, was hcauti- \ fully decorated with azalea and rho- ^ dodsr.dron^Miss Louise Critehor gra- , ciously presided >>ver the punch bowl , and served the guests as they arrived. I t the absence of the president. the meeting was called to order by ' Mrs. Charles Younce and a very interesting business session ensued. After the business- was disposed of an informal social period was enjoyed during which the hostesses served delicious refreshments end the town's | famous colored quartet gave several j vocal selections. Those: present were Mesdanies Rfj G. Greer, Bynum White, W. SB. Daniels, Earl Reeves, M. T. Payne, A. F Parsons, Charlie Younce, Smith Ha?am?n, L. S: Isaacs. Edgar Hardin, B. K. Osborne, Robert Castle, L. D. Wootlard, R. D. Hodges and Miss Fannie Dough ev ty. The next meeting will be held at J ? 5 T TOW much more sen ; S A1 our income, and m j j 5 to imitate those who sp ; j ? Open a Savings Account s S nappincsG ct ssssci?! S I lour Patronage W I ; Watauga Co > ? VASSWWWVbVWrtWWAVAM THE WATAUGA DEMOCRAT?E the home of Mrs. B. K. Osborne or Tuesday. July 7th. Entr- Nous Club With Mrs. Fred Hodges. With Mrs. Fred Hodges as hostess. members of the En Ire Nous Glut and additional guests were delightfully entertained Thursday afternoon. The living room, in which two taM * 1-A.?5ira ........ attractively decorated with Iris and azalea. After several progressions of the game was piayed. Mrs. James Mast was declared holder of high score and was presented a loveely prize. Following this, a delicious salad course was served by the hostess. The club members enjoying Mrs. [ lodges* hospitality were: Mesdames PrrjT Coffey, Joe Gaithcr, .lames Mast, Cliff McConnell, Lloyd Isaacs, Tames Rorton and Russell Hodges; and the special guests were Misses Kathryn Bagley. of Newnan, Ga., Rebecca Young and Bessie Idol of Winston-Salem. Bride-Elcct Honored at Party Saturday. Annie Dougherty charmingly entertained at hei home on Saturday evening complimenting Miss Carrie Coffey, a bride-elect of the month. The home was arranged with a Profusion of bright garden flowers. Various games and contests were ?njoyed, and at the close of the evjefi ni ng a shower of useful and pretty kitchen articles were presented Miss Joffey. The hostess served delicious reTeshments in two courses, the chicken salad course being followed by strawberry mousse and cake. Miss Dougherty's guests included members of the Maids and Matrons Club and other friends. Those present wore the honorec, Miss CoffeyMiss Wilbeimina Hughes, Miss Ruth Benfield. Miss Ruth Cottrell, Miss Louise Coffey. Mis. David Greene. Mrs. Douglas Redmond, Mrs.. Baxter Linney, Mrs: Paul Coffey. Mrs. A. B. Cole and Mrs. Fred Hodges. DR. J. M. PARROTT NAMED STATE HEALTH OFFICER Raleigh, X. C.?Dr. James M. Par ott, of Kinstor., was elected State lealth officer, succeeding the late Dr. C. O'H. Laughingnouse, at a necting last week of the new State loard of Health, of which Dr. J. T. iurrus; of High Point, Senator fvom luilford County, was elected prcsilent. Governor Gardner has given U3 hearty approval of the election of ioth men- Tw- SLu.? inbov the new law; must ho approved >y tire Covery-p. NOTICE Notice is hereby given that sealed i?i?j> v.i!! he received until 8:00 rclock p. m. on Juile 16th, 1.031, by "ho Ron id of Alderrium of the Town >f Boone. North Carolina, in the Mayor':; Office for the purchase of 528,000 Water System Bonds of said Town, dated Tune 1st, 1930, and maturing' 81,000 June 1st. 1933 to I960, both inclusive, bearing interest at the rate of six per cent per annum, payable semiannually? denomination $1,000 each, and both r/rincipal and interest payable at the Central Hanover Bank & Trust Company, in the City and State of New ifork. Bonds will he sold upon sealed aids with no auction. Said bonds are issued under the provisions of the Municipal Finance Act (Sections 291S to, 2965, Volnmip 3, Consolidated Statutes of North Carolina). AU bids ntust be accompanied by a certinod chock upon an incorporaiecTb'aidr-'6l*-tyust comnar?v navi>hl<> to the order of the Treasurer of the Town of Boone, for two per centum of the par value of the bonds bid for, to secure the Town against any loss resoltinrv from a failure of the bidder comply .with the terms oi his bid. The right is reserved to reject all bids. H. B. FEKRY. Tov.'n Clerk Boone, N. 0. ;.wav.v.,.".v\vavv.".v,w . i Ceeping up i with the | joneses i irible to live well within -I ake sure progress. than 5 end it all. J : with us, and learn the ill lie Appreciated ^ unty Bank \ mmm \ vwwwwwvwww.vm VERY THURSDAY?BOONE, N. C. FREE TOWELS AN INDUCEMENT H TO LADIES AT LOCAL THEATRE ; i Beginning next Monday and continuing for several weeks the man-! . agement of the Pas? me Theatre will, , {rb'r wit I) each ladie^ adult tic ket a . nice bath towel. Lady patrons by at i tending ycguiaidy on these days mayj : secure a full set of fine towels. At-! tenti : ict_that j best productions of the week will be I screened on Mondays. Clara Bow in] .jher latest triumph, "Kick In." "ill I headline the program next Mc inlay, j i This pictlire has met with widespread Jappn is said to be perhaps the 5 ] outstanding production of the famous j actress. WcIalTotices r.OOB nno. \ v- m ?v. neap. inquire ar ( Teste:'- Store, Matney, X. C. 2tc! CARD OF THANKS We v. :>h to thank all of our friends | and neighbors for the many kindnesses shown us during the sickness' 'and death of our husband and fa-: ther. Mis. Ivy Greene aiid Children., notice! It lias been arranged Io postpone ; advertising land tor taxes until July I 1st. Ther, without further delay, the i (real estate of delinquents will be advertised. (n the meantime, personal . property will be levied upon. 1 do ! most earnestly urge that all who have not paid, pay at once. 1 shall have no favorites in making these levies. L. M. Farthing, Sheriff "notice Or June Sth and 10th there will be operated a tonsil clij ie for remov-! al of tonsils and adenoids at Watauga Hospital. Boone. X. C. To make, arrangements see your family i>by?i-| cian, -he nurse in charge: The fee for the clinic will be one-j : haif regular rate. K. Ik PERRY. i Dr. C. B. Baughman, Eye, Ear, j Nose and Throat Specialist. Elim- i I belhton. Tenn., will be in the office; of Dr. J. B. Hagaman in Boone, on | the first Monday in June for the [ practice of his profession. A FEW MORE LAND POSTERS or trespass; notices being offered at the reduced price of 20 cents per dozen. Printed on durable cardboard. Write or call at The j i Democrat office. iL, i-- - - =S llllllllllllllillllllll!l!illlililiilllilii!iiiilillilllll S P E i For the I ivi^ rv 1T11 ? V>ll OF THE SER^ CHEVROLI ! will be in charge of our shoj ers are having. We especial tage of this factory service i 11 AS A SPECIAL INDUCE! : ITT'S STAY WE Are OFF1 ;?? ? ! Lubricate All Alemite Conr ; Remove, grease and refill I (transmission grease extra" ' kle bolts, Tighten manifold ; clean generator, Lubricate ; ! ter pump, Lubricate distrib : and clean horn. The Above Op fAV nn /Vf .... We are intensely interested Truck in Watauga County a strate REAL CHEVROLE' W. R. CH BOOI I Fly time's here I - una so are the flies PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THIS DANGER BY' SCREENING YOUR HOME! We have very attractive prices on screen wire, screen doors, etc. WE ALSO CARRY "FLIT," THE MOST DEADLY ENEMY KNOW TO THE FLY FAMILY. Farmers Harclw're & Supply Co. Boone, North Carolina _ r?? ? ? llllllllll[i!liiil!lllli!illllll!il!li!ll!!li!|||i; ;,-ll:,!!l',s:!!lH:!!?!!ilill!lllinillin CIAL! ? ?-?~ 5 Next Few Weeks larles Pruitt /ICE DEPARTMENT OF THE :t motor company j and will gladly discuss any troubles our customly invite you to bring your car in and take advanat our usual charges. MENT FOR THE DURATION OF MR. PRUNING THE FOLLOWING SPRING TUNE-UP: lections, Oil and grease all brake shafts and levers, Transmission and Differential to proper level ), Tighten all body bolts, Tighten all spring shacl bolts, Tighten all fender bolts, Lubricate and and clean starting motor, Lubricate fan and wautor shaft, Fill battery to proper level, Lubricate >eration $3.05 in the performance of every Chevrolet Car and ind we hope you will come in and let us demonr SERVICE. Evrolet CO. <E, NORTH CAROLINA
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