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vs VOL. U; N6TI4 TODAY and HBHMK PARKER flNa'-/" L*"" gCKKBRI D<6? ">fV STORM . helpfulness Hie oquLnocital storm that swept over the anost thickly-settled part of the nation not only cost hundreds of lives and destroyed bundeds of mil." ions of dollars' worth of property, but at. brought sharply home the realization of the dependence of modern life upon electricity. By tearing down poles and wires the storm plunged whole cities intc darkness and sent residents back to the kerosene lamps and candles of pioneer days. Without telephone or telegraph lines it took days for folk to find out what had happened to friends and relatives in the stomiswept areas. Radio towers were blown down and their power-plants flooded, so even wireless -communication was cat off. Homes which escaped the storm's effects found that they could sret no radio news from the rest, of the world because their current had failed. With electric power gone, those who depended or. it to operate oil-burning heating plants, electric ranges or refrigerators, were in a sorry plight. ft takes a catastrophe to make us realize what an important part modem improvements play in our daily j Uvea. ? ? POWER emergency One way in which people depending upon electric power can protect themselves against accidcnL to the power lines is, of course, to have ar. independent domestic power plant, either for regular or emergency use. Except for a large farm or ar. extensive country estate, however, the independent power plant is too expensive to be practical. Almost every family, however, lias an electric plant in its garage, which can easily be used' to meet most emergency demands. The engine of an automobile will supply power, at least until the gasoline runs out, and its electric generator which .furnishes current for the headlights could equally be made to supply emergency house lighting and to operate the 'radio. It would be a comparatively sunple thing to fix up a device by whicn the motor-car could operate the. oilburner of the furnace and the electric refrigerator. I think there is an idea for automobile .makers to consider. In the country districts a car which would ik> a lot of work around the house when not in use on the road ought to find a large market. # # * FUTURE . war Not for many years has it been so difficult to peer into the future and feel confident about what is in store for the general run. of the human race. It is easy to say that America will not be affected by a great war in Europe, but that is not true. The interests of this country are tied in with the interests of the rest of the world, and any catastrophe which affects other nations is bound to affect us. That is so, whether we take part in a war or not. The United States could exist and ** support itself on its own resources, if all trade with the rest of the world should stop, and the rest of the world were content to leave us alone in peace. Even a temporary cessation of American trade and Intercourse with foreign nations would cause wide-1 spread distress. The ones who would (Continual on page eight) NEW MOVIE HOUSE NEARS COMPLETION Magnificent Theatre Expected to Be Open to the Public by First of Month Work is going forward rapidly on the interior finishing of the Appa lacnran rneaire ana uie owners, Messrs. Hamby and Winkler, believe that it will be possible to open the handsome structure to the public Portly after the first of Noverriber. The auditorium and upstairs offices are practically completed, the heating: system has been installed, and the largest unfinished job is the placing of the colored glass surface on the front of the structure. This work, however, is expected to start by the end of the week * and next week it is thought that a definite opening date may toe announced. The building is without doubt the finest theatre to be found in this region, and its owners are being congratulated upon their enterprise. MAJ An Independent BOONS. \ FUNMALRmS i FOR Dft BINGHAM l HELD SATURDAY Well Known Physician Succumbs to Long lilncss; Funeral Conducted From Henson's Chapel: Rev- J. W. Parker in Charge of Services Dr. G. D. Bingham, one of Watauga county's most popular practicing physicians, died at the home near Sugar Grove last Friday after a long illness. He was 66 years old. Funeral services were conducted from the Henson's Chapel Methodist church Saturday. Rev. J. W.Parker being ui charge of the rites, and burial followed in the neighborhood cemetery. A large crowd gathered to pay their respects at the bier of the popular citizen. Survlvois inclu-Je the widow, one son, Paul Bingham. and a daughter, Mrs. Alice Parker. Dr. Bingham was the son of William and Mrs. Bingham and had lived in the Sugar Grove neighborhood for the greater part of his life where he was engaged in the practice of medicine for more than thirty years. During the early days of his practice, when roads through this region were little more than muddy trails. Dr. Bingham supplied medical attention to the people of a large area, and his practice had continued to growthrough the succeeding years, until ili health forced his retirement. He was a fine citizen, great-hearted, practitioner and friend to all his people. In his death the county has suffered a great loss. RITES ME HELD MRS. G.W. KLUTZ The Former Miss Blanche Smith of Boone Succumbs to Long Illness Saturdav _ _ - " v Funeral services were conducted in Lenoir Sunday afternoon for Mrs. G. W. Klutz, who will be remembered as the former Miss Blanche Smith of Boone, an extended illness having resulted In her death Saturday afterneon. Mrs. Klutz was 32 years old. The rites were held from Zion Reformed church, of which the deceased was a member, by Dr. Walter W. Howe, the pastor, who was assisted by Rev. John Koonce of Maiden. Interment was in Belleview cemetery. The pallbcrers were S. S. Jennings, P. A. Carpenter, C. D. Rabb, J. R. McNairy. Dr. Paul Hod nek, J. W. 'Self and W. H. Gragg. Fllower girls were members of the missionary circle of the church and the American Legion Auxiliary. In addition to the parents, she is survived by her husband and two children. Gale and Joan of Lenoir. Mrs. Klutz was the daughter of Mr. and Mirs. A. W. Smith of Boone, and spent the larger portion of her life in this city, where she attended Appalachian Uollege. She was extremely popular in this community and since she established her home in Lenoir, had likewise endeared herself to the people there. She was active in religious and social affairs and was a leader in young peoples' work in her church. Her death has brought sadness to the many friends of the family in this section. MRS. W. E. DUGGER PASSES In her seventy-ninth year, Mrs. W. E. Dugger died on October 4. She | had been in poor health for several ! months. Mis. Dugger was one of the noblest characters in the Vilas community. Her pious life will be an example for others. Prom early life she lived a consistent Christian. At y / time of her death she was a member of Willowdalc church. Surviving children arc B. S. Dugger of Elk Park; John Dugger, Mt-s. j J. Hi Brinkiey and Mia. J. Mi Blair of Vilas. Her husband preceded her in death some twenty years ago. ?iiv luuciai .T i v rt wen; lit:.u from Willowdale church on October 5, and burial took place in the family cemetery nearby. Her pastor, Rev. R. L,. Painter, assisted by G. W. Trivette and A. J. Greene, conducted the services. The pallbearers were Messrs. G. D. Brinkley, Elmer Brinkley, David Dugger, Hall Dugger, Oscar Chap pel and Cicero Greer. Mrs. C. I. Billings had charge of the floral tribute. The whole community is in grief at the passing of this good lady. All loved her for her splendid character, her kindness and her Christian life. Nearly 9,000,000 women in France earn their own living, with about 2,000,000 of them funning their own farms. 1 JGA Weekly Newspaper?-Est VAT AUG A COUNTY, NORTH~l Pioneer Citizen SSSSSES QMRSSRK TPW|8yfe^B|iflK Richard Riley Hod?e3. 88 years old, and who was perhaps Uio oldest citizen of the city to have been born in this communitj', and whose recent death was the occasion for widespread sorrow. REA BIDS WILL BE OPENED FRIDAY Surveying of Watauga Rural Electric Lines is Progressing; First Bids Rejected Contractor's proposals for the construction of the rural electric linea in Watauga county will be opened at the courthouse in Boone at 10 o'clock Friday, and the general public is invited to be present. All former bldn were rejected by the REA authorities, who stated that the figures submitted wore too high for, jhe construction work involved. Bidders will submit proposals on the building of 178 miles of electric transmissions lines in this area, and upon the acceptance of a bid, it is thought the actual construction work will proceed without undue delay. .Preliminary surveys have ? been completed In Watauga, Cove Creek, Beaver Dam ami Laurel Creek townships, it is stated, and preliminary staking will start early next week in Blue Ridge and Blowing Rock townships. NYA FAIR EXHIBIT The NYA handicraft project of Watauga gave a very attractive exhibit at the recent Wataugn fair, winning many prizes. The cash value of the prizes given in the NYA department was $125. Much im provement in skill was noted compared with the exhibit of last year. The winners of the blue and red ribbons are as follows, the first named in each division winning the blue ribbon, and the second the red: Sweepstake, Ruth Thomas. Piece of applique, Ruth Thomas, Ruth Pre3nell. Basket, Ruth Thompson, Loy Presnell. Candle wicking, Carrie Isaacs, Mrs. Etmma Phillips. Child's garment. Ruby OllLver, Maple Mast. Hearth broom, Ruth Thompson, Carrie Isaacs. Knitting, Mary Erna Phillips, Ruth PresnolL Piece of furniture, Richard Gilliam, Hurley Main. Leather craft, Mrs. Hutma Phillips, Kate Henson. Piece of netting, Mrs. Clara P. Simpson, Elva Sheffield. Sofa pillow, Bonnie Ward, Carrie I Isaacs. i Handmade picture from twdgs, Mrs. | Clare P. Simpson, Elva Sheffield. "Purse, Ruth Thompson, Mrs. Ema I Phillips. ] Indian pottery, Cleo Shutl, Hassie Harmon. Hooked rug, Loy PresneJl. Ronnie Woven rugr, Ethel Hagaman, Ruth Presnell. Crochet rug?Mary Em a Phillips, Maple Mast. Winter bouquet?Hazel Henson, Loy Presnell. Novelty, Mrs. Clare P. Simpson, first and second. Stuffed animal. Ruth Thompson, Birdie Presnell. Embroidery, Mrs. Elma Phillips, Ruth Thompson. Waffle weaving. Maple Mlaat, Mrs. Clare P. Simpson. Knitting bag, Violet Miller, Ruth Thompson. The above exhibit was judged by Mr. Rodney Leftwitch, Mrs. Wade E Brown, Miss Lord and Mr. Ford. The apple tree, fourth most valuable of the trees of the world, was known in prehistoric timee. DE&< ablished in j??S Year Eight ^AROUKAT ^THURSDAY, OCT REGimATlONTO~ BEGIN SATURDAY Books for Registration of Natw Voters Wilt Close on 29th; Nov. 5 Challenge Day Registration books for the November general election will open in tile various precincts of Watauca coun i ty next Saturday and will remain open through the 29th, while Saturday, November 5th, will be observed as challenge day. Only those -who have not hitherto voted in the county will be required to register. Those having established their residence here since the last general election together with those who have reached their majority during the period are urged to get their names on the registration books. SCHOOL BOYSLAIN BY PASSING AUTO Son of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Bingham Receives Fatal Injuries While Playing Beside Road David Paul Bingham. 11-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Bingham, who reside near Rutherwood, received fatal injuries last. Thursday | luuiwiig v/uer. scrucx ay a car driven i by Mr. Russell Trivett of Deep Gap. I The Bingham child, it is said, with j a group of other children, was playing hy the highway near the home, awaiting the arrival of the school bus. The lad was riding on a scooter and as Mr. Tnvett's car came alongside, It is understood, the boy dashed into the roadway, striking the side of the car, as the driver attempted to avoid the accident. Mr. Trivett rushed the boy to Boone for medical attention, but detth resulted from the injuries within Cohort while. No hlame is attached to Mr Trivette on account of the accident. ? Funeral service s were conducted from tlie Boone Methodist church Friday, Rev. Paul Townsend being in charge, and interment was in the cemetery near Rutherwood. Surviving are the bereuved parents, one brother, Stacy, and three sisters, Mary, Eva and Helen Bingham. John Brewer Dies In Auto Accident John Brewer, aged 50, former resij dent of Watauga county, received fatal injuries last Suiulay evening wher. struck by a truck as he alighted from a bus near Wallace, Va. The body was returned to Watauga county and funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon from Mt. Lebanon church by Reverends Troy Danncr and E. C. Hodges, inter: ment being in the Danner graveyard. Mr. Brewer was reared in the Laurel Fork section but had resided near Wallace, Va., for the past five years. Immediate survivors include the widow and three children. A brother, Reuben Brewer, resides at Shulls Malls, while a sister, Mrs. I. A. Bumgarner, lives at Vilas. Doughton To Speak Here October 29th Congressman Robert L. Doughton has announced that he will speak at the courthouse in Boone Saturday afternoon, October 29th, at 2 o'clock, when he will discuss with the voters of the county the issues of the campaign from a Democratic viewpoint. The veteran ninth district representative requests a full attendance of citizens of both parties for his discourse. Mr. Doughton will also speak in Lenoir at 7:30 on the evening of the 28th, it is announced. KITES FOB MRS. HATTON ARE CONDUCTED FRIDAY Funeral services were conducted last Friday at It) o'clock from tht Reform church at Blowing: Rock foi Mrs. Lena Oorrinc Hatton, 28, whc died at the Blowing' Rock clinic or Thursday, following a brief illness Interment was in the church cemetery. Mrs- Hatton is survived by hei husband. Charlie Hatton- three chit dren, Marie Oorrine, Charles Nelsor and an infant son. Her parents, Mr and Mia. J. C. Greene, also survive as do two brothers and three sisters Alfred, Hardin, Ellen, Lillian anc . Jacqueline Greene, all of Blowing Roclt. In Omaha, Neb., it is against tin i law to share any part of your mea with a friend in a restaurant. 3CRA een Eighty-Eight 7137 1938 Begins 25th Year f Ha n I BgcC^^B^fMyM'nffiniHMl ' v, Marking the 'longest unbroken y term in United States supreme. f, court history, Justice James C. M McRejTiold? completed his 24 th ,j t year on the high bench October 12. p j The. court began its new term Oc- v j tobt.r 3 and is now reviewing a heavy calendar of cases, including the Tennessee Valley Authority. v, ! WATER SHORTAGE S SEEMS IMMINENT j' | | 3' Mayor Gragg Calls Upon Cinti- ? zens !o Aid in Conserving n Dwindling Water Supplv ^ ' k On account of the lack Qr an ap- h preciable amount of rain for b^e past several weeks. Mayor W. H. Gragg' u states that the city is faced with a serious water shortage unless the h citizens co-operate in the conservation of the supply. Therefore, the J mayor is asking that the residents use water only for domestic purposes, that they refrain from washing automobiles, Watering shrubbery, etc.; so that there may be ample water for k all household uses. o ; For the past several days the city p : has refrained from washing the streets and it is believed that with 'I a reasonable amount of co-operation t no one will be seriously inconveni- F enced. t I vvr_i up i ; i^cuiuiii vv ineoarger Dies at Age of 82j>< t Nahunt Winebarger, 82, one of the | * j oldest and most highly esteemed |!i I citizens of the Meat Camp section, 1 I died suddenly Saturday evening from 1 whal was believed to have been a 1 heart ailment. Funeral services were conducted 1 Sunday from the Mount Pleasant 1 I_.utheran church, Rev. J. A. Your.t being in charge of the rites and in- ^ torment was in the nearby cemetery. The survivors include the widow, two sons and one daughter; Paul Winebarger, Aberdeen, Mid.; Silas ? Winebarger, Meat Camp; Miss Mae c Winebarger, Meat Camp. Two broth- J ers and one sister also survive: t Noah Winebarger, Meat Camp; Jonas i | Winebarger, Piney Flats, Tenn., and i i Mrs. W. F. Lookabill, Boone Route 2. i Mr. Winebarger had spent his en- 5 i tire life in the section in which he i was born, and was one of the county's finest citizens. For more than thirty 1 years he served as justice of the i peace, and had likely been a magis- 1 trate longer than any man residing I in this section. He was a leader in 1 community thought and contributed < a full share to the activities of the 1 church as well as to other phases of a county welfare. He was well known throughout this county and leaves a large number of friends.' Thn*. Pnffpv Ouitc Board of Education " Thomas H. Coffey, Jr., .member of ; the Watauga county board of educa- 1 tion for almost ten years, has tender- ' ed his resignation, according to in- > I formation given The Democrat Tues- 1 . day. At the time the paper went to 1 press. Mr. Coffey's successor had not ' t been named. ' , Mr. Coffey was named to the board in the legislative session of ! 1929. ! " Indian Minister > Begins Meeting ' , Rev. E. E. Lockee, noted Ch"ro: kee Indian minister, of Lincoln,on, 1 started a series of revival services at i WSUowdale Baptist church Monday evening, which wili likely continue . for the next ten days. Rev. Mk. ! ; Ijockee is known as a preacher of i unusual ahility and considerable in- ' terest attaches to his visit here. (, red aldridge is 'ound dead near i :aufornia town f leath of Boone iVIan is. Clothed iu Mystery; Retired Naval Officer Son of James A AJdridge of Foscoe: Body to Be Returned Here Fred Aldridge, 42, retired United tates naval officer, was found shot > death in his automobile .in the icinity of Torrance, California, on /edrresday of last week, and oonicting reports reaching' members of is family here fail to establish heU'.er he was a suicide or v/as lain by some other person. Mr. ddridge, it is said, was en route to loone to visit with his family. A rother. Mr. Kelsey Al'triagc, of :ingsport. Tenn, left Boone Monday or California and will return here . ith the body, the funeral to be corrupted in the home r.eighljorlrood at T7S.fi dnt.dn ? t, . -1 ua;.vu. r uji ucuu? %jl -uk ucavu rill likely not be known until the reurn of the relative. Immediate survivors include the ridow, the former hfiss Douise lodges of Boone, and two children, 'at and Joe. Mr. Aidridge was a son of Jaiues l. and Mrs. Aldridge of Foscoe, and ad retired fi-orn the United States ary about a year ago, after having erved over a period of almost 20 ears. He was chief ship-fitter, arrying an offioer's rating, and icre recently had been living at San 'edro, California. He was woll;nown throughout this section and ad a large number of friends whoroked forward to his infrequent vista to his relatives here. Details of he funeral and such information as } learned concerning his death wiil e carried in the paper next week. lohn Hickerson Dies On Sundav John L. H&ckcreon, aged 48. wellmown colored building contractor f this city, died at a Charlotte ho3>ita! Sunday from a brief illness. Funeral services were conducted hieoday afternoon at 2 o'clock from he local schoolhouse for the colored, lev. Kock Hatton being in charge of he rites and burial was in the city emctery. Surviving is the widow, he former Sallie Shearer. Hiolcerson. who is a native of Yad;in county, liad iesided in Boone for he past 17 years, where he had the lighest respect of the white popuation. He and his crew of workmen tad erected the walls of almost all he newer brick structures of the own, and at the time of his death he vas engaged in the building of the lew dormitory at Appalachian Ool ege. Widened Street Is Opened To Traffic The widened street between the Standard Service station and the >!d courthouse was opened to traffic donday ,and the 100-foot thoroughare is greatly relieving the parking uiuattuu in 11 i-m area. A lie WUrK OI louring the new sidewalk on the lorth side of the street will be started within the next few days, it s said. At the same time, work is expected :o begin during the week on the videning of the street east from the ,V. W. Mac Company's store through he property of Mrs J. W. Jones and hat of the Daniel Boone hotel. Uhlerstanding is-that an agreement has aeen effected with the hotel company which will allow work to begin. Local Dentist Is Honored By Society A signal honor was accorded Dr. IVm. M. Matheson, prominent denlist of Boone, when he was elected secretary and treasurer of the First District Dental Society at the meeting held in Rutherfordton Monday. Dr. Mlatheson succeeds Dr. Whiter R. dark of Asheyille. Other officers, i toe ted to serve during the incoming SrSjil jrear were Dr. Walter R. dark, presiiejit, and Dr. Kcnmit Chapman of j Sylva, vice president. Since becoming a member of the j society a few years ago, Dr. Matheson has served on the program committee and on the board of directors. TO ADDRESS MEETING OF TOWNSEND GROUP j Rev. John Necomea of Skytand, j will be the speaker at the meeting of the Townsend Club at the (Yinrvu-o Friday evening at 7:30. Everybody L3 invited to come and the ladies are especially urged to attend. Tlib Itownaend recovery ptar. -will be fully Z&gQjM eicpteined at this time. J
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