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MANY LICENSES TO WED IN 1935 One Hundred and Sixteen Marriage Permits Were Issued During Old Year One hundred and sixteen couples were smitten by the darts of Dan Cupid during the year 1935, and applied to the Watauga county Registry for permits to enter the slate of conjugal bliss, according to the records of Miss Helen Underdown, Register of Deeds. The names of those applying for the wedding documents are as follows: H. C. Beach and .Marv Ruth Greene; T. J. Hartley and Ellen Hodges; Noah Jas. Johnson and Ola Miller; Frank Belcher and Addie Hollers: J. O. Neil Hendrix and Mary Sue Hemphill; Kd Hodges and Grace Brown; Joseph E. Bissell and Ruby Clara Greene; Norman Watson ar.d Vertie Ward; Hobcrt McGhee and Laura Ward; J. A. Booker and Embree Slack: John Woods and Esther Matthews; Herman Watson and Dollie Church; Dan Hash and Virgie Snyder; Ted Carnett and Lavotha Dotson; John H. Robbins and Lillie Dotson; Clyde Banner and Alma Fair; Clifford McGuire and Mao Walker; Edd Present! arid TvJrvMin winVe. nm?_ cy Hodges ana Ruby Watson; Dallas Icenhour and Myrl Trivettc; Frank Miller and Fayc Cole; Hansford Luii3ford and Lola Rupard; Robert James and Almeda Haynes; Quincey James and Pansy Dula; Wiley Perry and Alpha Farthing; Chas. F. Swayze and Mary Lee Rhudy; Jerry Hampton and Delia Triplett; Hight Hollars i and Virginia Brown; Raymond Watson and Ophelia Parsons; Blaine Hodges and Mary Kirby; Laurence McCroskev and Delana Hartley; Thos Matheson and Cora Lee Tester; Gordie Triplett and Doycc Carlton; Albert Penley and Leola Harman; Gold Presnell and Mary Alice Presnell; Carson Storic and Helen Keller; Paul Roark and Hazel Isaacs; Fred Thomas and Ruth Wilson; Worth Eldridge and Ree Ham; David lb I lis ail and Esther Trivettc; Russell Ward and Martha Ward; Paul Critcher and Ruby Bowles; Jas. R. Baldwin and Bessie Townsend; Claude Byrd and Edna Harmon; Cha3. Thos. Lipscomb Jr., and Carolyn K. Bryan; Andrew Jackson Keaton and Gladys P.asley; Duke Hollers and Mabel Henson; Lindsev Cagle and Edith Thomas; Allie Mil lor and Clemmie Miller; Hiram Hodges and Eulala Barnes; Claude Edmisten and Maxie Mae Greene; Gordon H. Winkler and Iva Dean Wilson; Wade E. Brown and Clilma Baity; David FaiLliiiig and Ley Greer Farthing; H. M. B Irons and Edna Staley; Shufonl Edmisten and LoJa JNorria: Joe. TSnfronn "nnlArmir on/i Gwendoline Daingerf ield; Ralph Hodges and Stella Hayes; Ira Watson and Mattie Greer; Carl Davis and Grace Woodring; Roby Greene and Annie Ward; W. B. Mead and Fannie Staley; Seyraore McLestcr and Bessie Fletcher; W. G. Fester Jr., and Virginia Eleanor Bp rh run an; Edw. Haraby and Maude Watson; D. W. Young and Lorene Wyatt; Glen Presnell and Jessie Parker; Grady Winkler and Mary Wilcox: Ivan Younce and Lillian Thomas; Mack Brown and Mabel Isaacs; Grant Norris and Faye Houck; J. N. Harsh aw and Faye Hagamari; Jas. G. Littlg and Viola Cherry McCal); Kobt. C. Horton and Reula Mae Henson; Rhonda Foster and Mae Tester: Donald Greer and Charlotte Stallings; Glenn E. Parker and Norma Welborn: Jas GooJo and Louise Remliardt; Blaine Phillips and Jessie Hollifield; Gray Henson and Lucille Leonard, Virgie Cox 4 and Myrtle Triplett; Edw. Lee Baldwin and Julia Hayes Mabrcy; Orlando Benedict Maver and Nancy Phillips; Charlie Hendrix and Effie Simmons; Ernest Sims and Bessie Moretz; Elmer Crawford and Ruth Hodges; Alfred Pitts and Alma Lowderniitt; Dean Adams and Martha Swift; Paul Panley and Belle Bryan; Jesse Combs and Lula Farthing; Robert Boliek and Media Wright; Stanley Smith and Georgia Robbins; Brantley McGuire and Mossie Vera HHoknan; Riley Teague and Gladys Brown; F. W. Kainey and Pem Robbins; J. W. Greer and Viola Hartley; Vance Keller and Learon Hampton; Boyd Mains and Ethel io'.ici; Radford Howell and Mary Idol; Aaron Stewart and Mary McGinnis; Cecil Hartley and Wilma Cook; Ray Jones and The'lmt Ashioy; Silas Winebarger and Aflice Nelson; Fred Holman and Ethel Parsons; Jerome Coffey and Leola Lookabill; Ed. Harmon and Ida Presnell; Jas. Taylor Mast and Jennie Madge Greene; Geo. W. Caudill and Edith Mitchell; John Hudson and Gladys Grimes; Willie Presn<?!' and Mae Hicks; Harrison Bowers and Zara Bowers; Roby Hawkins and Mabel Greene; Fred Holman and Lillian Moretz; Edw. Chappell and Delia Smith; Eula Cooter and Effie Word; total 116. > VISIT ON ROUTE ONE Mr. Bruce B. Wagner of Detroit, and Mr. Alvin Laramie of Arner, Ont. Canada, have been visiting at the home of Mr. Wagner's parents, Mr. and Mr3. W. H. Wagner, of Boone, Route 1. They were accompanied to Patterson by a brother, Mr. Bland Wagner, where they spent some time visiting with Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Whlsnant and Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Moretz. Mr. Lara; mie is from a very prominent family. ?(Reported). ! V ; - - - y 'A . K WA1 An] VOLUME XLVII, NUMBER 28. WINTER COMES TC Capital Buildings Arc Mantled setnble In History WASHINGTON . . . Winter in fad session of ilio 7-1 til Congress whicli co Upper photo is an unusual view of tl under its first mantle of snow of the hers of the House standing as the cha Supreme Cow AAA As Unc The AAA met the same fate before the Supreme Court Monday as did the NRA, and thus is removed another strong supporting prop of the New Deal recovery program. In a momentous six to three decision, the country's highest tribunal killed the extraordinary farm relief plan under which over a billion dollars had been paid in benefits to the men. of the soil since May, 1933. Justice Roberta gravely read the majority opinion. The net, even as amended last August, was held an "Invasion of state's rights" and its taxes beyond the "genera! welfare" clause of the constitution on which the government relied. Justices STOAYSCHOOL ~ MEET PLANNED Baptists of State To Gather In ] Convention In Charlotte January 21. The first biff state-wide meeting of the year for North Carolina Baptists < will be held in the First Baptist ; Church in Charlotte January 21-23, I and plana call for worship, charming music, addresses, conferences, exhi- ' bits, fellowship, with practical plans: i for all Sunday School workers. All I < may attend, it is stated, there is no j limit to the number from any church I and tnere will do no registration iee. 1 All sessions are open without cost to 1 anybody. 1 The Sunday School convention will begin at 7:30 p. m., January 21, and some of the speakers and discussion leaders are: Dr. J. Clyde Turner, Dr. B. W. Spilman, Secretary M. A. Huggins, Dr. Fred P. Brown, Dr. Homer D. Grice, Dr. J. O. Williams, Mr. J. N. Barnette, Miss Verda Von Hagen, Miss Blanche Linthicum, Miss Mary Virginia Dee, Dr. Forrest F. Fee- ' zor, Mrs. C. D. Bain, Mrs. Austin Crouch, Miss Blossom Thompson, Dr. Arch C. Cree, Dr. John T. Wayland, 1 Rev. B. E. Morris, Hon. E. B. Denny, Hon. Thos. P. Pruitt, Hon. L. R. Varsar, Dr. Wm. Harrison- Williams, Mrs. I Ira D. S. Knight, and many others. Prizes Awarded In Xmas Tree Contest The New River Light & Power Co., has awarded prizes as follows in the contest they conducted for the bestiiglded Christmas tree: For Outside trees: First prize, electro-tray set, P. A. Coffey; second, inorrect floor lamp, Joe Crawford; third, sandwich, grill, W. G. Hartzog; fourth, electric iron, Milton , Greer; fifth, table lamp, Erie Greer. Inside trees: first .prize, 3-siice toaster, Mrs. A. E. Hodges; second, electric tea kettle, -Miss Helen Gragg; third, oggster, W. R. McGuire; fourth mixer, Mrs. J. Clyde Kelley; fifth, table lamp, Mrs. A. B. South. A greatly increased interest was shown this year in the lighted Christmas trees, and almost thirty were entered in the contest. The judges were: A. S. Neal and Jeral! Demons. AUG. ndependent Weekly Newi BOONE, WATAUGA COU3S > NEW CONGRESS i With Snow as Legislators AsMaking Session. L greeted members for the second rivened for opening on January 3rd. ( le national capitol, taken at dusk season. Lower picture shows mem- J iplain delivered the opening prayer. ' rt Sets Aside iinstitutional; i Stone, Brandies and Oardozo dis- 1 smiled. 1 The court adjourned shortly un- < til next Monday, without announ- i cing decisions on the TVA and Bankhead cotton act. The rulings, j which arc thought likely to be ad- s vesc also, may come a week hence I or later. The Warren potato law 1 is likewise expected to be doomed. ] The administration planned coun- ] cils at nnce to meet the -setback. : None disputed the tremendous potential political effect on the presi- < aeniiai campaign, ana speculation j flared us to whether the President might seek re-election on a plat- ] form seeking sweeping constitu- ; tional change. JACKSON DINNER AT DANIEL BOONE r - ^ Democrats to Meet Tonight; Ira Johnston To Be Principal Speaker. A representative' group of Demo- j :rats from Watauga county will gather this (Wednesday) evening at -he Daniel Boone Hotel at a Jackson Day Dinner event, this being one of | 2,000 such banquets held over the , nation as -the opener for .the Demo- , .'ratic national campaign. Attorney Ira T. Johnston of West Jefferson, former legislator, will be ihc principal speaker, following the < dinner at 7:30, and will be introduced by Attorney W. R. Lovill of Boone. At ll:iC President Roosevelt's message to the assembled democrats over the nation will be brought by radio : amplifiers to the diners. i The Appalachian College orchestra will furnish music for the occasion : and Dr. Amos Abrams will be tlie master of ceremonies. Decorations are to be effected by A. Antonakas, or the Appalachian Playcrafters. Mi*. Wade E. Brown, chairman of the coimnittee on arrangements stated before r.oon.Wednesday that saie3 of tickets justified the belief that there would be more than one hun- . dred seated around the banquet tables tonight. i Meat Canning Will Be Demonstrated There wilt be a meat canning demonstration in the Home Economics Laboratory of the College Thursday, January 16, at 10:30 a. m. This demonstration will be given by Afiss Dixie Lee Lewis, iMcat Canning Specialist, by Extension Department, Raleigh, N. C. Mlaq PlAQ'tdi I? Tn*>oo ... ..jw i *. uuiica, xxvillC i/CIII" onstration Agent, will be glad to have any one interested in meat canning attend the meeting. We hope many ladies of the town and rural communities wiU take advantage of this meat preservation demonstration as Miss Lewis will have interesting and helpful information in meat preservation. The Extension Department appreciates the co-operation of the College in allowing use of the ]abora-i tory for this demonstration. \ DE spaper?Established in tl ITY, NORTH CAROLINA, THUi counttTagent in report outlines his achievements ?ifty-Scven TVA Demonstration Farms Have Been Established In County. IplJNTY EXTENSION PLAN OF ORGANIZATION GIVEN \ Complete Kesumo of the County Agent's Work During the Year Closed, With Detailed Information of General Interest. County Agent W. B. Collins has vrepared the customary report of his stewardship for the eight months he las been employed in Watauga county and has released it for publica:ion. The report goes into the farm situation In the county in a most enightening manner, and gives details is to the immense program being put >ver. rne text of tne report is as roiows: Miscellaneous Miles traveled by car S574 Days worked in field 113 Days worked in office 99 Days annual leave 10 Days sick lave .. 0 rotal farm visits made 606 rotal office conferences 1326 Cotal letters written 285 Dircluar letters prepared 18 Sews articles written 28 Bulletins distributed 378 Total meetings held or attended 66 Total attendance at these meetings .. 2934 Summary of Activities and Accomplishments Fifty-seven T. V. A. demonstration farms have been established in the JQUfity and these farms have been jiven 232*4 tons of super-phosphate .vhich, based on the present market i>rice, is worth $8215.28 above the ;ost of the freight which was paid by the farmers Twenty-two more demonstration farms have been mapped and requisitions have been passed on for 52.33 tons of superphosphate which will *e given to these farmers. This su perphoaphate will be worth, on the present market, $1931.55 above Freight charges. The Brushy Fork watershed proj2Ct was put through, and the fifty'ive co-operating farmers on this watershed will receive 100 tons of superphosphate, which is worth $3500 above freight charges. In all, the 134 demonstration farms established in the county thi3 year Pave, or will receive 384.58 tons of superphosphate worth $13,300.30 to the co-operating farmer. Ten farmers have worked out crop rotaUons and kept farm records. Thirty-seven Corn-Hog contracts were signed up in the county, and these farmers will receive $1181.10 for reducing their corn acreage and the number of pigs raised on their farms. Eighty new tobacco contracts were signed up, which gave the county 42.4 more acres and 41,336 more pounds of tobacco to be grown under eontracl. For land rental and benefit payments the tobacco growers have been paid through' the County Agents office $19993.30. Two hundred and seventeen farmers sold 26.154 pounds of wool thru' the pool at 271 cents per pound with a net saving to the co-operative farmers of $784.62. Pllrhtv-thrpe farmers slimnwl RSU lambs through the lamb pool with a net saving of $346.35. Five farmers were assisted in constructing and filling their trench silos. Twelve farmers were assisted in having their potatoes certified. Fertilizer and variety demonstra' ooof ?rr3. ihawia A< (Continued on page two ) Mrs, Emma Phillips Dies At Brookside Mrs. Emma Phillips, aged 86 years, died at her home at Brookside on January 1, from an illness brought about largely by the natural infirmities of advanced age. Funeral services were conducted from the Meat Camp Baptist Church last Friday at 11 o'clock, by the Rev. A. E. Morelz and interment was in that neighborhood. Surviving is the husband, S. H. Phillips, one son, B. H. Phillips, of Brookside, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. I-ADIKS NIGHT PROGRAM Daniel Boone Council of the Juniior Order will observe "ladies' night" on Monday, January 20th, 7:30 p. rn., in their hall over Boone Department Store. An interesting progTam has been arranged and all members of the local council and visiting members are invited to bring their wives or lady friends. :moci ie "fear Eighteen Eight t^sSLi 3SPAY, JANUARY 9, 1038 ;l| FLAYS CRITICS I President Delivers Progressive Address to Congress i PKRSIilKNX HnnSEVm.T 1 : , i IM. VANCE PASSES' AT NEWLANP HOMEj Well Known Citizen Buried Thursday. Three Survivors Reside in Boone. Mr. J. M. (Uncle Todd) Vance died at his home at Mewlar.d Wednesday morning, January 2. He was 63 years of age. Mr. Vance was born December 8, 1867, at Plumtrce, N. C. He was married to Miss Nannie Hinson of York; S. C. Mr. Vance spent two years in Boone while his youngest daughter, Gertrude, was finishing college. While a resident here, he formed many friendships which lie esteemed highly. Surviving are his widow and eleven living children, one half-brother. Dr. Clarence H. Vance of New York city, and 38 grandchildren; the children are as follows: Mr3. Nettie Aldridgc, and Mr. James McClure, Crossnore, N. C.; Mr. Paul Vance, Mrs. Pearl Morrison, Mr. Tos? Vance, Mv, Todd j Vance Jr., "Mrs. C. M. I^cks, NcAvland, , N. C.; Mia. Ralph Winkler, Mm. O. B. Angel, and Miss Gertrude Vance, | of Boone, N. C. Two of the children are deceased, Goldia and William. All of the children attended the funeral except Dr. j Vance, of New York. The funeral j was held at the BaptisL Church at | ] Newland with Rev, E. F. Camp con- ] ducting, at 3 o'clock Thursday after- , noon. Mr. Walt Gragg, Rev. J. C. ] Canipe, and Hamp Blackburn, of , Boone, attended the services. LINCOLN DINNER SPEAKER CHOSEN Senator Dickinson to Keynote Republican Gathering On February I2(h. Senator L. J. Dickinson of Town, ; k?3'notc speaker at the Republican convention of 1932 and frequently mentioned as the Republican nomi- , nee for the presidency this year, will ho tVlA ni'infiiVO 1 ervonbar at tbO T !*-?_ f J_?ill j coin Day Dinner of Republicans of North Carolina in Greensboro February 12, it was learned Saturday. State Chairman W. C. Meekins announced that the executive commit- ' tee would meet at the same time to select the time and place of the state convention. Lincoln Day is expected to bring forth a record outpouring of Republicans, and as usual a large number ; of Wataugans are expected to attend the gathering. One-Tenth Acre Pay Farmer More Than $68 Mr. Arthur D. Adams of Vilas, believes he has made an exceptional record in receipts from a small patch of hurley tobacco, recently sold at Johnson City. 262 pounds of the weed brought 568.87, or an average of 26 it cents. Without the tax the amount would have been nearly 30*1 cents. The crop came from one-tenth iof an acre, no commercial fertilizer was used, arid Mr. Adams says there I was no cost a t all other than his own spare-time work. .Employment Office To Be Open One Day Week Beginning Thursday, January 9th, and every Thursday thereafter, the national re-employment office in the courthouse will be open for the puri pose of registering- prospective WPA workers. Those interested are r> i quested to ask for Mr. VVooten when applying for registration. RAT ight ^ $1.50 PER YEAR SilMT ASKS WJTRALITY AND |\SIIES CRITICS tooSeveli Delivers Himself Of Fiery Oration On State Of The Union. IECOMMENDS THERE BE NO tETREAT; URGES ADVANCES tfentrallty and Bill for Support of the New Dent High J.ighl> of UuUMial PmUcntiat Deliverance Friday Nlglit. Washington, Jan. 3.?In sharp anguage, President Roosevelt tonight nade his annual message into call ipon Congress to protect the nation .gainst foreign autocrats bent upon ear and against such autocrats .'it lome as seek to 44 'gang up' on the >eoplcs' liberties." In the presence of 1,200 of Washngton's official ana social elect who jammed into the brilliantly ilium ilated house chanjber for the extractive demanded a "well-ordered neujrdinary joint session, the Chief E)xeirality" and an "ac equate national de"ense." Then, lashing at critics of the New Deal, in a manner almost unprecc1 en ted for an annual message, the President denounced what 1m called le term inert groups - 4< entrenched jreed"?which he said were seeking .o regain domination of tiie national government. Demanded Progress "I recommended to Congress that ve advance; that Ive do not retreat," le said. Although the President named no lames in his attack or. those he called foreign and domestic autocrats, here was no mistaking the sharpless of his attack on the New Dear's rritics In one sentence, some observers thought he made guarded reference to the American Liberty League >ut this remained a matter of speculation. The President's audience, tense vitli the. thomrht of ? hifrpv nniuinoi tampaigr, ahead interrupted his adlress with applause. As he entered, the applause, punc.uated by loud yet,a and stamping, asted two minutes. As he stood waiting tr>r It to codec, ? the President took off his wrist watch iird placed it on tho raised manuscript pedestal in front of him. The President spoke from the readng clerk's desk below the dais of speaker Byrns: Grouped in front of him were the members of his cabitec, and behind them the members 3f tile Senate, gravely listening. House members filled the rest of the chambers. Galleries Crowded In the galleries, crowded to overflowing, sat only those fortunate enough to obtain tickets for admission to the glittering event. The President spoke, in measured tones, pausing now and then for emphasis. Of domestic problems, he said the nation was approaching a balanced budget; that treasury revenues were increasing; relief burdens diminish i:ig; and increased taxation neither advisable nor necessary. Although tho problems of neutrality and international relations occupied the major part of his address, his audience was even more intent upon the passages which might be applied to the bitter presidential (Continued on Page 3) Strange Malady Fatal To Former Wataugan Mrs. Lena Jones, 27, formerly of , Watauga county, died at a Knoxville Hospital December 31, the victim of a malady which baffled medical skill and which lasted for only a few days. r All examinations failed to reveal any organic or other ailment, and she was said to have died from physical exhaustion. Interment was in Bristol, Tenn., last Thursday. In the immediate family only the husband survives. Mrs. Jones was a daughter of D. B. Harman of Bristol, who moved there from this county many years ago. She was a niece of O. J. Harman of Boone. Mistaken For Game; Is Shot By Hunter Otto Townsend, Valle Crucis resident, is a patient at the Banner Btk Hospital where he is recovering'from accidental gunshot wounds received while hunting during the holidays. i-t Mr. C. D. Dyer of that section, in town Saturday, says that information is Mr. Townsend becarn. separated from his companion on a hunting trip, and that the latter seeing the cap of Townsend through the bushes, mistook it for a pheosar. He fired and the small shot took e -,t in the shoulder neck and hip. . implete recovery is expected. jl
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