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w yfe':' ? VOL. 53,~NO~9 EGfiKRS IS NAMED MODERATORTHREE FORKCHURCHBODY Association Comes to a Close With Spectacular Pageant Commemorating One H u ndredth Anniversary of Baptist Association in This Area S. C. Eggc-rs of Boone was named J Tnoflnrntnr of flic Thrnn Fnrlfc Wn'i. I tist Association at the close ot the sessions of the organization at Three Forks church last week, succeeding Rev. P.. C. Eggers. who had served in this capacity for five terms. Clyde K. Greene v. as re-elected for the seventh term as clerk to the association and following are the the other officers named: Waue E. Brown, vice-moderator and chairman of the executive committee, which includes the following members: Grady Minton, W. D. Farthing. Lee Swift. Mrs. D. P. Coftey, S. C. Eggers. Clyde B. Greene. Sunday school director. Ralph Be siicms. orpiiauuge 1111 STlur, nusscil D. Hodges: 13. T. U. director, H. W. "Wilcox; hosDitat director, D. M. Edmisten; chairman promotion committee, N. M. Greene. Of interest is the fact that during the 100 years of the association's existence 'here have been 12 moderators and 12 clerks. The first moderator was Isaiah Wilcoxon and the first clerk. Richard Gentry. The three Forks association which observed its centennial at this mee'ing is the oldest and largest organization of its kind in this entire region. It is composed of 37 churches with a membership of 6,130, and with a Sunday school enrollment of 4,070. During the past year the contributions of the various churches for all purposes was S27474.72, and there was noted a substantial gain in contributions to orphanage and hospital. Ali the churches were represented at tile gathering. On the first day of the associationr?l gathering, Rev. Grady Hamby delivered the annual sermon, and following is a text of a resolution which was passed, dealing with publie morals: vResolycd.^that the Three Forks , association in its 100th session .<t the Three Forks church August 27, 39-10, go on record for the following: "I. That we call upon the members of the next legislature to give us a referendum on the question ci liquor and beer in the stale of North Carolina. "2. That we call on our officers of the law in Watauga county to enforce 'he hue against slot machines and all gambling devices. And that we pledge them our support in such enforcement. "o. That wo as individuals anu as churches will do our part against the above named evils, and "We will make honest effort to carry the gospel of Christ to those who are engaged in this nefarious business." On Thursday Smith Ilagaman, of the Baptist hospital, I. G. Greer, superintendent of Mills Home, and M. O. Alexander of the Baptist state convention, took part in the program, and the history of the association was presented by A. J. Greene. Mr. Ilagaman based his address on the history of the church and association; Rev. J. C. Canipe discussed the pioneer preacher and Mr. Greene's address was on Baptist progress in North Carolina. Thursday evening Wade E. Brown was in charge of a program commemorating the centennial of the association and i the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of Three Forks church. A pageant presented ?rae ti'riftnri Kv Pott T P PonlnA and staged under the direction of Prof. Antonakos of Appalachian college. The pageant depicted the growth of the church and the association from the early days to the present time and was well received by a large audience. The next meeting of the association will be at Pieasant Grove Baptist church on Tuesday and Wednesday after the fourth Sunday in August, 1941. Railroad Meeting At 8 This Evening An important meeting of the citizens of the town will be held Thursday evening at 8 o'clock at the Junior hall, for the purpose of discussing rail service to this city, and to consider plans for encouraging the rebuilding of the flood-damaged lines. Directors of the Linvilie River Railway will meet next Tuesday and it is important that whatever action is taken be taken at this time. A full attendance of all those interested in the rebuilding of the railroad is urged. Edmisten Reunion To Be Held At Hatchery Due to the condition of the roads since the recent flood, the reunion of the Edmisten families, which was to have been held at Mulberry church on September 8, will be held at the state fish hatchery at Rutherwood. The date is unchanged. % v \ - JGA Weekly Newspaper?Els Bounty, north-Carolina. citys most aged citizen is dea1 John H. Norris Succumbs Wei nesday Morning; at Age of rATAI An Independent ~ BOONE, WATAUGA C French Envoy Paris. Franco?Perhaps the most delicate diplomatic job in the world is that held by Henry Haye. new French ambassador to the United States. Conditions have placed France in the position of puppet of Germany in the eyes of j American citizens. Haye's policy in the Uniied Stales will be watch-, ed with interest. MAYORS, 0 T HElT LEADERS TO MEET Western Nortli Carolina Communities Sponsors District Gathering in Boone The mayors and other leading citizens from eight northwestern Caroline counties will gather at the Junior Order hall in Boone next Friday afternoon at 2:30, according to an announcement made by Mayov Grover C. ltobbin.s of Blowing Rock, vice-president of Western North Carolina Communities Association, which organisation is sponsoring the local gathering. The purpose of the meeting is to bring together leaders of the north western counties of the state to tnlk over of co-operative interest. to consider some outstanding legislative problems, and lay some plans regarding the advertising program of the association, and othci matters of mutual interest. The territory which is to be represented in this meeting includes the following counties: Iredell. Wilkes, Alleghany, Avery, Ashe, Watauga, Caldwell and Alexander. wataugaWrto open thursday Program Given for Annual Agricultural Fair at Cove Creek; Matty Events The tenth annual Watauga agri cultural fair will be held at the Cove Creek high school Thursday Friday and Saturday, September 1213-14, and following is thV prograir for the event: Program Tuesday and Wednesday evening September 10 and 11, midway attractions. Entering of Exhibits Thursday, Sept. 12, entering ol poultry exhibits. Thursday afternoon, athletic con tests. Thursday afternoon 4 p. m., judg ing of poultry exhibits. Thursday evening 8 o'clock, fret agricultural movies. Thursday, midway attractions. Friday. Sept. 13, 3 to 10, entering of flower exhibits; judging of flow er exhibits. Friday, 2 to 4 p. m., play, "Davie Copperfield." Presented by Saulini Players. Admission 10c and 25c. Friday evening 8 o'clock, play by Sauline Players, "The Whole Town"! Talking." Admission 15c and 25c. FYiday evening, 10 o'clock, mid way and free minstrel show. Saturday morning, Sept. 14, enter ing and judging of livestock. Saturday. 9 a. m., F.F.A. judging contest. Saturday afternoon, 1:00, baby show. Saturday, 2:00 p. m., horse shot pitching contest. Saturday, 3:00 p. m., hog, cow ant chicken calling contest. Saturday, 8:00 p. m., corned; play by Sauline Players, 'Mothe: TCnniuc Rpct " A^micciAn Kr? nn/ 25c?"" Saturday, 10:00 p. m., exhibits re leased. Saturday, midnight, closing o fair. Admission charges of 10 and li cents will be made on Friday am Saturday. MAY INFANT An infant son born to Mr. an< Mrs. Glenn May at Kings Mountaii hospital. Bristol, died last Wednes day. The body was brought ti Trade for burial. Surviving are thi bereaved parents. ui: i^iies xnursaav John H. Norris, the town's mo aged and one of its most belov* citizens, died at the home of daughter. Mrs. R. K. Bingham, ear Wednesday morning, from a sudd* illness. Mr. Norm had been feeble health for several month but the fatal attack was uncxpecte He was PI years old. The funeral services are to be coi ducted from the Methodist church Boone Thursday afternoon at 2:3 j by Rev. Paul Townsend. and inte merit will be in the city cemetery Surviving are the following soi arid daughters: S. A. Norris. Boon J. F. Morris. Charlotte: Mrs. Cooko. Mrs. R. X. Bingham. Boon Mrs. McCoy Moretz. Charlotte; Mi E. K. Whitener, Gastonia: Mrs. K. . Link, Lenoir; Mrs. N. O. Coffe Greensboro. Further details of the funeral ai of the life of this estimable gentl man will appear in the next editi* of The Democrat. Miss Lona Moretz Dies This Mornin Miss Lona Moretz. aged 63, f many years a valued employee Appalachian College, died at Wi auga hospital this morning after i illness of about eight months. I Funeral services are to be conduc I ed Friday afternoon at 2 o'cloi (rem the Grace Lutheran churi here by Rev. E, F. Troutman. pa tor. and interment will be in the o Mount Pleasant cemetery in Me Camp township. Miss Moretz, who was well knov throughout this area and held the highest regard by a wide circ of friends was the daughter of ti inte Jonathan Moretz and Ma Norris Moretz. and is survived 1 the following brothers and sistei T. M. Morotz. Mrs. L. L. Norr Boone; Mrs. Winnie Greer. Brow I wood; J. F. Moretz, Mrs. L. 1 Greene, Mrs, H. C. Greene, Ml , Cicero Norris and Mrs, C. H. Howe Boone. Rev. J. G. Pulliam Kites Are Toda Funeral services for Rev. J. Puliiam. former resident of this cit will be conducted from the Bool Baptist church this (Thursday) al ernoen al 4 o'clock, by the Rev. C. Canipe, pastor, and interment w be in the family cemetery at Pe kinsville. Information is that Mr. Pullia died in Santa Maria. California, ft . lowing a paralytic stroke. Furth details as to the death and funet will be published next week. Surv iving are the widow, one si and one daughter: Mr. Robert 1 Pulliam. Washington, D. C., ai Mrs. F. P. Marshall, Santa Mar Calif. McNeill To Speak In Boone September 1 Robert H. McNeill of Statesvil " Republican candidate for goverm i spent Tuesday at state headquarlt 5 n PWnrlAtto montvmcT Viic ennolrr itinerary for the next two week: Mr. McNeill will make his ne address at Asheboro on Septemh 14, speaking that same day in J< ferson. On September 16, he \v speak at Boone at 11 a, m., at I E r.oir at 8 p. m. On September he will speak at Marion at 11 a. - and at Asheville at 8 p. m. - Surplus Seed Available Flood, Drought Arei ' ice has compiled a list of sources > surplus legume and small grain se available for the drought and flo , stricken areas of North Carolina. ' copv of this list has been placed - the hands of every county fa: agent in the state. John W. Goodman, assistant ? 5 tension director, acted prompt when it was evident that the d weather in July and the heavy rai and floods in August had destroy thousands of acres of food and fe crops, and many bushels of stor ' seed. He called upon extensi agents to report on seed surplus ' in their counties. The survey showed that there ? 2 available: 124,835 bushels of c seed. 61,232 bushels of wheat, 18,: 1 bushels of barley, 1,000 bushels rye, 30.000 pounds of crimson clov * 17,000 pounds of Italian rye gra J and 5,000 pounds of vetch. 1 "Farmers who have lost a part their corn and hay crops should i ' mediately communicate with th county farm agent and learn t * sources of this surplus seed." Got . man said. "This is the planting si J son for small grains and winter c< 1 er crops in most of the state, a even in areas where the drout : n i_ . ana uveas aia not cause any da age. it is wise to have some of thi i crops growing to protect and enr i the soU during the winter month The extension leader said that 3 varieties of oats, three varieties e wheat, three of barley and Abru rye are available. DEMC stablished in the Year Eighte< THURSDAY." SEPTEMBER 5^940 i Hi- rr . Corn Husking Ajt ) lcj Camden, Indiana.?Claude R. e- of agriculture, pictured husking col >n Wickard was appointed secretary of Wallace. Democratic nominee for i signed. The new secretary enters corn and hog division of the AAA i ^g. the AAA and was appointed under or I of Ring Lost In Power , in Dam In 1939 Found r :t- Miss Juanita Glenn recovered ?k through an advertisement in The ch Democrat a Cove Creek high 1 tS- school class ring lost in 1933. Id Nothing strange about this, but at believe it or not, the ring was ac- j cidentallv dropped in the water : {n of the New River Light and Pow- i in er Company's dam. and was mir- | :i2 aculously recovered after the he flood waters washed away the ?' ry concrete reservoir. sy The Democrat would be glad to j 1 rs: know just where the ring was 1 is found, if the person bringing it to p IV- The Democrat office v/ould be so ] w. j Kind as lo let us know. FALL TERM OPENS |i iy " AT APPALACHIAN 11 ilie 360 Freshmen Seeking Admis-!, fj" sion to Local College: Total ,' ill , Enrollment 1.000 ! 1 IJ Appalachian College opened its J1 tall registration Wednesday with 360 freshmen seeking admission, .gj The total enrollment will be 1.000. First year students number 146 boys and 214 girls. 318 of whom are from j. North Carolina and 42 out-of-state ad students. ia, Most of these students represent the upper quartile. 23 claimcnts of valedictorian, and 25 as salutatorians in their respective high schools. Freshmen week, designed for orieng tation and classifications began with the president's words of welcome Wednesday morning, after which Ic. Professors H. R. Eggers and_ D. J. or, Whitener appeared on the program trs with special instructional addresses. Registration Friday will be fol5" lowed by a faculty reception for the freshmen Saturday night, to round out the week's activities, "jjl Registration for upper classmen e_ will begin next Tuesday, and classic room activities start next day. m. Two Have Narrow , Escape From Lightning Messrs. T. J. Greene and Lloyd Moretz of Route 2, had a narrow esof cape from death last Wednesday ed evening, when lightning struck a od group of trees about 18 feet from A where they were sitting, listening to in a fox chase. Both the gentlemen nu suffered a temporary paralysis of iheir legs from the shock of the bolt, r<- but in a short while regained the dy normal use of their limbs and are [ry none the worse for their harrowing UIO JC1II.C. ed ^ Stony Fork Association on To Meet At Bailey Camp | The Stony Fork Baptist Associa, tion will have its regular gathering qq at Bailey Camp Baptist church on f Tuesday and Wednesday, September 10-11. says Rev. Carl Triplett, ss' the moderator. The Tuesday session will start of with devotional by W. M. Brown, the m- organization and appointment of eir committees, and the annual sermon he by Rev. G. M. Watson. In the aft. ernoon there will be devotion and >a. Sunday schools, missions, benevojv lences and miscellaneous business, no On Wednesday the session will }ht start at 9:30 with devotional by B. m- F. Wilson, with the following order jse of business: Reading ot minutes, ich duties of pastors and churches, reis." ligious training. In the afternoon 11 the program includes: devotion and of leligious literature, woman's work, zzi temperance, resolutions, business and closing worship. i, ..." )CRA in Eighty-Eight friculture Head , k Wickard. former under-secretary rn on his farm near Camden, agriculture, succeeding Henry A. the vice-presidency, who has red the agricultural department's n 1932. He later became head of -secretary last February 1st. SECOND FLOOD IS IHREATENED HERE ilainfall of More Than Five Inches Last Friday Brings Returning High Waters A rainfall of fire ar- J three tenths nches between G p. m. last Thursday inrl 8 a. m. Friday, brought aclditinnil damages t<t highways and bridges n this section, and for a time it aploared as if the high waters of the 3th would be duplicated. The temporary bridge across Watmga River at Valle Cruris was pitriallv washed away, causing the lighway to be closed for a time and mother bridge went out at Shulls Mills. Considerable damage to roads under repair from tlie former "nigh .valors was reported. The Yonahossce highway was closed for a iiidrf tuaci Throe schools. Cove Creek. Mabel :nd Vaile Crucis. scheduled to have ipened Monday, will not be opened until next Monday due to the rain. DOUGHTON TO AID VICTIMS OF FLOOD Representative Anxious That Incomes Be Provided For Destitute During Winter Hon. R. L. Doufihton. ninth dis trict representative, was in town Monday and conferred with the people regarding the situation arising from the recent flood. Mr. Doughton expects to use his influence in an effort to enlarge the local quotas of the WPA so that monthly incomes may be received by those people who are left destitute He is also seeking to secure the location of a CCC camp in this immediate area. Mr. Doughton will do everything in his power to aid in the emergence which has been created, it is said. Red Cross Continues To Aid Storm Victims The Red Cross emergency organization here continues to function for the relief of the local victims of the tlood and three case workers are now engaged in the work: Mrs. Mildred Taylor Edwards. Miss Miriam Hooper and Miss Gladys Evans, while Miss Edith McAlister. assistant regional director of Bristol, is spending considerable of her time in the local emergency operation. The recently elected local advisoory committee met last week and passed on the merits of 19 cases. This committee is to meet each week. Although contributions are not being solicited lor the Red Cross relief work in this locality, voluntary offerings are being accepted. Those who have recently made contributions include: W. F. Montgomery, $10; a friend. $2; Miss Eloise Luquer, $10; employees of Boone Steam Laundry. S10; Mrs. Frank Holder, 50c: Elsie Hagaman. $1; R. F. Greer e, $1; F. C. Watkins. S5; Boone M. E. church, S7.30; T. B. Moore, Sr., $1, Mrs. F. E. Barnes, $1. Young Democrats To Meet Next Monday A meeting of the Young Democratic organization of Wafanan pnnn. ty is to be held at the courthouse in Boone next Monday evening at 7:30 lor the purpose of naming officers, and delegates to the state convention which meets in Raleigh September 12. 13 and 14. A full attendance is desired. T " $1.50 A YEAR FYPICAL WOMAN" CUSTOMER WILL BE CHOSEN HERE Contest to Locate Sirs. Typical busiuuiei so ne rcature 01 National Retail Demonstration Week ill Which City Merchants Will Take Part Who is she? Where is she? Will she be the woman selected in the nation-wide contest of the National Dry Goods Association as "Mrs. Typical Customer of 1940"' During National Retail Demonstration September 16-21. the merchants of Boone want to find this woman. Sac should be a housewife and intelligent, observing and discriminating. Mavbe you are the woman? If you think you are "Mrs. Typical Customer" of Boone present youv qualifications in writing to the Chamber of Commerce on the special entry forms which will he available at Boone stores. You will bo ask Hi to write a short essay on what you think of shopping in Boone stores, and a $10 prize will be given the winner. Final selection will be made oil the judge's standards as to whether you really are "Mrs. Typical Customer of Boone." When National Demonstration is over, on the 21st. one woman will be selected from the nation to go to New York as the "uesl of the Na tional Retail Dry Goods Association as "Mrs. Typical Customer of 1940.' Who is the "Mrs. Typical Customer" of Boone? I'lease tell us. \V-? want to know. If you think you are. go to - our local store and ask lor the blank, or jvnte Mrs. Ellis of the Merchants Association. PRESIDENT LAUDS RETAILERS EVENT Roosevelt Says "Business Stalesnianship'' Exhibited by Mcrrhants >11 Emergency" President Roosevelt has heartily endorsed the National Retail Demonstration SeptviViUir 16-21, in which the merchants of Bocne will join, and has forwarded the following letter to Mr. F. M. Mayfield, president of the National Dry Goods Association: "My dear Mr. Mayfield: "It is with real pleasure that I again send a message of greeting on the eve of National Retail Demonstration week. "Your observance last year took place shortly after the outbreak of the tragic hostilities in Europe. At that time I said it was essential, because of this now situation, to prevent any general rise in prices that would absorb purchasing pow er and block expansion of sales volume. All of us can look back with pride now on the business statesmanship displayed by the nation's retailers as well as other segments of our economic life in preventing a price boom. "We face this year a world torn even more by warfare. Our very thought and action now are focused upon national defense. I am delighted that the retailers of this country are keeping defense forejmost in their celebration of the National Retail Demonstration. The iircu 10 Keep prices in cnecK is as strong, if not stronger, than it was a year ago. Prevention of any runaway rise in the cost of living is an important phase of total national defense. Because of the enlightened conduct of the nation's retailers last week, I am confident they will discharge their responsibility as well this year. "I hope you have a very successful demonstration. "Verv sincerely yours, "FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT." A PROCLAMATION BY THE MAYOR I, W. R. Lovill, mayor of the town of Boone. North Carolina, do hereby designate the week of September 16-21, as National Retail Demonstration Week in this locality, during which time local merchants will observe "open house" for the benefit of the people of this region, in an effort to show the important part the retailers play in the life of our community. At this time I would suggest that the people come to a better understanding of what the retailer means to the city. He pays a large percentage of the taxes which provide our improvements, he contributes to the civic and religious life of the community, and upon his shoulders largely rests the responsibility of meeting emergencies in which human welfare is concerned. I want to laud our retailers for their progress, their vision and their enterprise in the building of a modern small city. Their patriotism is unquqestioned, as is proven by their outstanding loyalty to the national defense program. They deserve the unqualified support of us all. W. R. LOVILL, Mayor.
Watauga Democrat (Boone, N.C.)
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