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VOLUME ~XUX, NO. 41 ! APPALACHIAN TO j CLOSE APRIL 29; DR. GRAHAM TO SPEAK President Dougherty Will Confer Bachelor of Art Degrees On 125 Seniors; Is Largest Class in History of College In anticipation of the most elaborate graduation ceremony in the history of Appalachian, tentative plana for the event were revealed thia week by college officials. The time has been set for Friday morning, April 29, at 10 o'clock, with Dr. Frank Graham, president of the University of North Carolina, delivering the principal address. The exercises will be held in the college auditorium. Dr. Graham is widely sought after as a commencement speaker and can be counted on to deliver an interesting and inspiring address. Recent figures released by Prof. H. R. Eggers reveal that approximately 125 students are expected to graduate at this time. An authentic list cannot be published at the present, since final examinations have not yet been given. According to ITr. Eggers, the 125 represent the largest number of bachelor degrees ever awarded by this college at one time. Thirty-one collegians will receive degrees in the primary field; fortyfive in the grammar grade department, and the remaining in the high school courses. Dr. B. B. Dougherty, president of Appalachian, will confer the degrees nnd award the diplomas. Program for the exercises follows: Processional; Hymn, "Hbly, Holy, T ~ 1 : - ?rr -t - -? - * iwij , uivuusuun, now lively i\nr the Messengers" (Mendelseohp.) by Orchestra; Literary address by Dr. iYank Graham; "IHallelujah Chorus" tHandcl) by the College Glee Club; Conferring of degrees and diplomas by Dr. Bland B. Dougherty; Recessional. Mrs. Nancy Crisp Claimed By Death Mrs. Nancy Crisp, sister of Rev. ?. ?. Gragg of Skulls Mills, died at the home in Coilettsville Sunday from an illness with a heart ailment which had heen apparent for seversJ years. She was 70 years old. Funeral services were conducted Monday from the Advent Christian church in the home community by Rev. R. L. Isbell of Lenoir, and interment was in the family cemetery. There was a large attendance, many having come from distant points to pay their respects at the bier of the beloved lady. There was a profuse floral offering. Survivors include the husband, J. T. Crisp; one son. Judge A. R. <^risp, i_<enoir; two daugiilers, Airs. Grace Rader, Collettsville, and Mrs. Hessie Roberta of Oak 'Ridge; one brother. Rev. 3. E. Gragg, Shulls MilJa; two sisters, Mi's. J. M. Crisp, Collettsville, and Mrs. W. M. Lamberth, Lenoir. Rev. S. E. Gragg, Watt H. Gragg and Miss Annie Mioore were among those from, Boone and Watauga county attending the rites. Marketing Quotas For Bur ley Tobacco The marketing quota for burley tobacco, voted for by growers in the April 9 referendum, will permit growers to sell 350,000,000 pounds from the 1938 crop without penalty. mjluj is oo.vuv.ow pounds less uian the 403,000,000 pounds grown and Bold last year. The 1937 crop was considerably in excess of consumption, and it was feared that another euch crop in 1938 would demoralize the market. DOG SHOW PLANNED Tentative plans have been made for holding a dog show at Blowing Rock during the summer, it is announced. Mr. Edgar A- Moss of Greensboro, who has been in charge of various shows and who heads the Greensboro Kennel Club, will likely superintend the local exhibition. Something like 200 entries are expected and if the plans for the show are completed, it will probably be held the latter part of July. Bees, during hot weather, suck up water into their honey sacs, and carry it to the larvae in the hive. The wandering albatross measures 14 feet from wing tip to wing tip. 4MB ^ATAl An Independent " " 1 BOB REYNOLDS A VISITOR HERE . Senator Calls on Friends Saturday En Route to Asheville for Easter Senator Robert R. Reynolds was In Boone Saturday and was a luncheort guest at the home of Rob Rivers. v,-bo is again in charge of his campaign for re-nomination in this county. The senator was accompanied by his son, Robert R. Reynolds. Jr., and Mir. Elwood Cox. organizer for the Young Democratic club of the state. Sens.tor Reynolds was en route to Ashcville to spend Easter Sunday with his aged mother, and mingled with friends on the streets and in the country for a few hours. The senator, when questioned as to his prospects for lioiding his seat in the senate, stated that he would win this year by an increased majority. Asked about the failure of his opponent. Congressman Hancock to vote on the reorganization bill, Senator Reynolds stated that he wa3 not talking about his opponent, that. "Frank'* and he were the best of persona! friends, and that so far as he was concerned no personalities would be engaged in during the campaign. "I have not yet made a political speech," said the senator, '"and I don't expect to. It isn't necessary. However, I have delivered many addresses before patriotic and fraternal organizations throughout, the state, and shall likely be in Boone again before the primary." Senator Reynolds believes that the western part of (he state should have representation in the upper house of congress. It is pointed out that Congressman Hancock lives within 40 miles of Raleigh, the home of Senator Bailey, and that a north and south line would show Hancock five miles farther east than Bailey. The senator believes that since the socalled "west" furnishes more Democratic votes than the east; that some man in tills region of the state should be in the senate. However, if the old custom is changed and the east is to have both senators, Reynolds thinks Hancock would be the | Deai ana mosi popular man to sucI ceed him. MECKLENBURG GROUP VISITS BLOWING ROCK The graduating class of the Paw Creek high school in Mecklenburg county, which composed a party of 35, came to Blowing Rock Monday by special bus and spent the 'lay sight-seeing in that vicinity. A picnic dinner was enjoyed by the group. Miss Mary Cartledge, a member of the faculty of the high school, was in charge of the outing. MINISTERSLAUD STANDOF EDITOR Pastor's Conference Passes Resolution Praising The Democrat for Dry Position The Three Forks Baptist pastors' conference in session at the Boone Baptist church Monday. April 11, expressed appreciation of the position of the local newspaper for having refused to advertise any alcoholic beverages, and the following resolution was unanimously passed: "We deeply appreciate the stand that the editor of The Democrat has taken on the liquor matter. We thank him. for his recent editorial endorsing our stand on this matter. We assure him of our support, and prayers in his continued effort to uphold the righi in our county and state." The motion for the resolution was made by Rev. W. D. Ashley, was seconded by Rev. Vilas Minton, and was written and presented by Rev. J. C. Canipe. Cooking School To Be Held At Rock The Comimunity Club will be in charge of the cooking school which is to be held at Blowing Rock during the latter days of May, it has been announced. The school is under the sponsorship of the Northwest Carolina Utilities. DR. BONN AT ROCK Dr. E. T. Bonn, head of the history department of the University of South Carolina, visited last week with William Meachann at Blowing Rock. Dr. Bonn is greatly impressed by the Blowing Rock region and will likely occupy a cottage in the popular rescrt town this summer. UGA Weekly Newspaper?Est 300NE WATAUGA COUNTY. I' Ti MwmtM The fishing season opened in Pictured above, (standing) is Mi; the cameraman a string of fine 1 college student, who has just lar near Boone by Gene Wlkc, of U BUS FRANCHISE j IS AUTHORIZED Celebration Will Be Held in Boone Honoring Establish} ment of Now Una Sorwipn' Hie North Carolina Utilities commission Friday authorized a through bus route between Boone and Wilmington by granting the Atlantic GfrejdiOUnd corporation, a franchise to operate between Raleigh and Lex-1 ington. The commission also granted a franchise to W. L. Marshall, Jr., of Watleaboro, operating as the Piedmont Coach Company, to run buses between Wade3boro and Winston-Salem via Thomasville. Both routes will be established within 30 days of the actual signing of the franchises, Stanley Winborne, utilities commissioner, said. The Raleigh-Lexington order pointed out that Greyhound 'operated an extensive system of buses" in both eastern and western North Carolina but has no connecting link between the systems. Mr. J. L. Gilmer, vice-president of the Atlantic Greyhound lines was in town Tuesday and held a meeting with Chamber of Commerce officials and other leading citizens. Tiie chamber is sponsoring a celebration in connection with the inauguration of the new bus schedule, which will be held here May 5tli, at which time I nnmwt-/x*io So(a fl.. 1 ? - ?v ? - vuo wkuvv uni\ iaja anu jjciiiaiw j 75 people from eastern Carolina will come to Boone In special buses. A picnic dinner will be served the assemblage at 6 o'clock and a speaking will take place at the hotel at 7 p. m. Boone Girls Winners In Amateur Program Clarence Shadweli, "The Old Shepherd," from Station WET, was master of ceremonies Fridy night at a Young America Amateur program Jn the courthouse. The program was sponsored by Mr. Nash's band department, Mr Shipley's agriculture department, and the Farmers Hardware & Supply Co. The purpose of this program was to give all young people under 17 years of age a chance to demonstrate their talent and to try out for radio appearance. Around 25 people took part. The winners will go to Charlotte and appear on the Norgc Young America Amateur program over WBT on May 2 at 10:30 a. m. The winners were: First place, Rachel Ann Vance, who gave a reading entitled, "Mary Had a Little Lamb;" second place was won by I Mary Elinor Cook, who saner "Thanks For the Memories;" third . place, Betty Reeves Lovill, who sand "Little Old lady;" and fourth, Eva Bingham, who played a selection from Tanhhauser by Wagner. Messrs. A. D. Wilson. Lee Stout. George Farthing, Richard Kelley and W. W. Williams are among those from Snow Lodge attending the sessions of the Grand Masonic Lodge of the state which convened in Raleigh Tuesday evening. dem? abashed in the Year Jraifhte* <0rt1i caroonatt?av, HE FISH ARE BITING this section last Friday and anglers an s Mavis Smith of I<enoir, "MLsh Appall brook trout, and Miss Jean Buchanan of tdod a huge rainbow. The photograph 10 publiciuy department at Appalachian To Hold Court ( s I JMM &^BhbWWMBS a< tj Judge Julius A. Rousseau of g< i North Wilkesboro, who will preside u at the spring term of court, which y opens in Boone next Monday. This ^ Is Judge Rousseau's first visit to q the local bench since his induction into the judiciary. A mixed docket ni of state axid civil cases is expected ^ | to last- throughout the week. g| MANY ANGLERS ? ON MIDDLE FORK 1 F Famous Trout Stream Being Visited by People From Different Sections of State ' S] Middle Fork of New River was C opened to fishermen Wednesday, aft- <x cr having been closed to anglers for A a year, and (Wade E, Brown, score- ti tary of the Middle Fork .Fishing Club, states ihat more than 50 sports men were this morning casting their fc flies over the waters of the famous 01 trout stream. w Judge G. H. Hastings of Winston- if Salem, early in the morning, landed 9 a 16-inch trout, while others report- w ed catches of good-sized fish. Jake Wade, sports editor of the Charlotte Observer, and a party of friends are enticing the trout, Dr. Garvey and others from Winston-Saieon are on h the banks, and Rev. Mr. Johnson and 3] five friends of Asheville are taking part in the sport. It is thought that a careful checkup will reveal that H anglera from most all sections of the B state are on Middle Fork today. K K Hosier Inaugurates l Safety Campaign 3 c Mr. Walter Y Hosier, safety director for the Carolina Motor Club, inaugurated a safety campaign at Blowing Rock Tuesday with an address to the school children at 10 c o'clock. ^ The campaign is sponsored by the h motor club and a committee has been 1 named to further the campaign, v which consists of Lylcs Harris, H. P. | ? Holsfcouoer and Jack Rair.ey. j c >CRA sn Eighty-Eight APRIL. 21, 1938 J ; . e> having; unusually good luck, ichian,'* proudly exhibiting to Marion, another Appalachian was made 01* Winkler's Creek Collie. :lean?p week is designated layor Gragg Calls Upon People In Mnlrn PrnmJcnc ?aunv m. * VlIllOVJ M. VJV/lll" able During Next Week Mayor W. H. Gragg or. Tuesday ?aigT.ated the week of April 25-30 i a clean-up period for the city and rges the people to co-operate with je. town authorities In an effort to >ake Boone the cleanest and moat (.tractive town in this section of the ate. Mr. Gragg insists that the citizens the town remove all rubbish from leir premises, place in boxes, bags - other receptacles so that the ticks may load it easily. The city ucks will start Wednesday hauling way the rubbish and will continue 3 long as the people will co-operate. Business men are asked to make te back of their establishments prejntable, owners of vacant lots are rged to remove the rubbish and old utomobiles, which are no longer sable, should be removed. Mr. ragg calls attention to the fact that le usual large summer school enrollicnt is expected at the college, and ? lat with the construction of the eenic highway, the number of tourits tlirough this region will be ma:rinl!y increased. Therefore, he and is board are making an especiai ef>rt to have the town in spick and pan shape before summer arrives. 'oultry Expert To Be In County C. F. Parrish, extension poultry accialist of State College, will be at ounty Ager.t Collins' office at. the nurthouse in Boone on Thursday, pril 28, at 9 a. m., to discuss poul-y problems with the farmeis of the >unty. Anyone interested in better feeds >r poultry, poultry disease control, r any other problems in connection ith poultry should call at Mr. Coin's office on Thursday, April 28, at a. m., and discuss these problems ith Mr. Parrish. FEDERAL COURT JURORS The following Wataugans have een drawn to serve as jurors at the pring term of federal court which jnvenes in VVilkesboro on May 16: Roy Triplett, Beech Creek; Grant lodges, Deep Gap; Earl D. Cook, oone; J. Edgar Young, Blowing ock; Joe J. Miller, Boone Route 2, I Fa than M. Greene, Boone Route 2; . M Brown, Meat Camp; Fred ewis, Zionville Route; Mlarvin homas, Mabel; 'Wayne Miller, Zionille Route; Marshall Ward, Beech Freek: T. C. Baird, Valle Cruds. INFANT DIES Miary Emily Butt, infant daughter f Rev. and Mrs. E. Dargan Butt of telle Crucis, died at the Methodist tospital in Memphis, Tenn., on last Fhursday and the funeral services re re conducted from the SpencerIturvia Memorial Chapel in that ity. > I ? T $1.50 PER YEAR REGBTRARS AND JUDGES SELECTED JUNE PRIMARY County Board of Elections Desiguates Officials for Holding Primary and General Elections; Republicans Name Judges for Election The Watauga county board of elections met at the office of the chairman. Mr. A. D. Wilson, Saturday, and a slate of registrars and judges were named to conduct the Democratic primary election on June 4th. Since no Republicans are to be voted on in the primary, none but Democratic officials will participate in conducting the balloting. Following are the names of those elected for duty in holding tne primary, the first named in each instance being the registrar and the last two being the judges of election: Bald Mountain ? Glenn Howell, Fred Krider, James Miller. Beaver Dam?Alvin Kagaman, Don Norris, Asa Reese. Blowing Rock?Allen Gragg, Clyde Clawson, R. L. Greene. Biue Ridge?Marion O. Coffey, Roscoe Cook, Mrs. Pearl Randall. Boone?Ed B. Mast, p. C. Wyke, Grady Greer. Cove Creek?A. S. Johnson, Allen Adams. Allen A. Perry. Elk?Mrs. C. C Triplctt, Clay Hodges, Mrs P. G. Carroll. Laurel Creek ? J. L. Shull, Olis Mast, Edd B. Hagaman. Meat Camp No. 1?Bynum Gross. Thos. Jackson, Harap Clawson. Meat Camp No. 2- L. E. Beach, Ronda Ragan, Henry Beach. North Fork?W. C. South, Jim Brown, Mrs. Mortis Mhrk Shawneehaw?Lloyd Welch, Ernie Triplctt, Fayette Towns end. Stony Fork?R. L. Gentry, Ralph Mjorctz, Tilden Miller. 'Watauga?Fred Ed mis ten. H&den Fox. Clint. Baird. Republican Judges The first of the week, Mr. T. E. Bingham, chairman of the Republican executive committee, submitted to the board the names of the following judges, who will serve in the November election: Bald Mountain, Wade F. Nbrris; Beaver Dam, Spencer Warren; Blowing Rock. G. C. Robbins; Blue Ridge, J. G. Keller: Gove Creek, Chas. G, Lewis; Elk, V. C Cox; Laurel Creek, Chas. Trlvett; Meat Camp No. 1, A, W. Hodgson; Meat Camp Np. 2, Wayne Miller; North Fork, A. N. Thomas; Shawneehaw. W. C. Smith; Stony Fork, Lloyd Wilcox; Wlatauga, O. L. Coffey; Boone Mabel Bingham. The registration books are to be open on May 7, 14 and 21, while Saturday, May 28, will be observed a3 challenge day. lames: night AT LIONS CLUB District Governor Unable to Attend Banquet and is Represented by Judge Hastings Ladies' night was observed by the Boone Lions Club at a banquet meeting at the Daniel Rnnne Tuesday evening'. Tlie district governor, Corhis A. Walker, was to have been present for an official visit, but was unable to come. Judge Q. H. Hastings of Winston-Salem, past-district governor and for many years a director of Lions International, made an eloquent speech, calling attention to the fine work being done by the Lions and the possibilities for further accomplishments. The attendance was unusually large and a special feature of the program was Capt. iW. H. Brown and his famous "Prison Camp Quartette." Mrs. Kniple Dies Ay Valle Crucis Mis. Elizabeth Herman Kniple died at her home in Valle Crucis on the 14th, after a long illness. She was zt> years old. The funeral services were conducted from the Episcopal church in the home neighborhood on the 15th, the Rev. E. D. Butt being in charge of the rites. Burial was in the nearby cemetery. Mra. Kniple was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Herman, was reared in the Valle Orucis section, and her death is mourned by a host of friends. Besides the parents she is survived by one small child. Seven times the volume of an iceberg above the water i? below the
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