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BOONE ^CTC is i h e Christmas Tu J tjfe shopping center of VP w Northwest Carolina * * VOL. 53. NO. 22 SANTA CLAUSIS GREETED AS CITY IS GAILY LIGHTED Shopping Season is Officially Opened and Merchants Report Early Holiday Upswing; To bacco Growers Swell Retail Receipts Santa Glaus made his initial appearance in Boone last Wednesday evening as the kiddies of the community and county made merry and as the myriads of colored lights brought cheerful illumination to the shopping distriet. The patron saint of childhood handed out his parcels to the kiddies at the junction of Depot and King streets and police officers were kept busy keeping traffic moving at a snail's pace and preventing the hundreds of kiddies present from hornmiiip rnfiandorntl Thfro wt?rn gifts fcr ali and Hie youngsters had fun, which was shared by number;, of grown-ups who stood on the sidelines, watching the youthful merrymakers. Retailers of the city reported greatly accelerated trade the last of the week and there is evidence that a large number of local people are ] getting down to attending to their I Christmas buying ahead of the rush period. Compliments are heard on every hand as to the quantity and variety of merchandise being offered here for the holidays. The tobacco market is bringing a large number of people to the city and purchases by the hurley growers is augmenting the usual reta.il receipts. Holiday shopping will have hit its stride by the end cf the week, say retailers, with constantly increasing retail activity until Christmas eve. Mrs. Larna Miller Dies Friday Evening Mrs. Virginia Dare Miller, 19, died at Watauga hospital Friday evening following an appendix operation. Funeral services were conducted from the Cove Creek Baptist church Sunday at 1:30, with the pastor. Rev. H. K. Middleton in charge. Rev. Mr. Osborne of Honson's Chapel church, and Rev. Jam s L. MeLarty of the Boone Methodist church, also took part in the services. Interment was in '.he Boone, cemetery. Surviving are the husband, Lama Miller, Boone; the parents, Mr. and i Mrs. T. J. Banner, Sugar Grove; four sisters, Mrs. Ada Crisp, Elizabethton, Tenn.; Mrs. Mary Moody, Blowing Rock; Misses Grace and Cholnne Banner of Sugar Grove. Mrs. Miller was held in the liignest regard by a wide circle of friends in Boone where she had lived since her marriage a little more than a year ago. Active pallbearers were: Emory Phillippi, Jitn Banner, Lester Miller, Earl Pennick. Robert Banner, Glenn Warren and Paul Walsh. Honorary: Fred VonCannon, Maclc Luttrell, Tom Miller, Jack Baird, Jim Sherwood, S. F. Horton, Chas. Mast, Ed Bingham, A. C. Mast, John Sherwood. Flower girls were: Ruth Sherwood, Mrs. Paul Walsh, Flowers Mast, Geneva Mast, Sue Mast, Mrs. Paul Tugmart, Floy Greene, Margie Baird, Mrs. Glenn Warren, Mr. Ralph Williams, Mrs. Don Hertson, Katherine Sherwood. Mrs. Thomas Binohnm Daic Campbell, Wilma BentJey, Lavola Brown, Jimmie Harmon, Billie Harmon, Mrs. Sam Austin, Mary Alice Paimer, Violet Miller, Ruth Henson. Cars Must Carry New Tags By Jan. 1 All automobiles must carry the new 1941 tags by the first day of January, according to C. M. Jones, state highway patrolman, who makes this early announcement so that all may have an opportunity to comply. Mr. Jones states that the new tags are also valid for the remainder of this year. They may be secured in Boone at the Cook-Nichols Motor Company. WOULD PROTECT BIRDS Mts. Edna Robertson, formerly of Charlotte, who has recently cstab-! lished her home in Boone has been j appointed membership chairman for! Watauga county for the N. C. Bird I Club, an organization which would protect the bird life of the state. The association already, it iffcsaid, has done much to protect the birds. ' IATAI An Independent \ BOONK, v\ AI CHRISTMAS A portion of the huge truckload inee for the benefit of underprivilegplenty of toys have been secured bu supply of confections for the Chris! men! or the newspaper office. RED CROSS ENDS L ROLL CALL DRIVE! i J Total Memberships Nine Less Than Goal; Total Receipts Are ?511.58 Practically complete reports compiled by Mrs. W. M. Matlicson. Red Cross Roll Call chairman, indicate j that '.ho campaign for dollar memberships launched a month ago, has added 491 to the mils of the organi | zation, or just, nine less than the quota of 500 assigned to Watauga chapter. Contributions of $20.58 j; brought the total receipts to S511.58. Boone supplied 321 of the dollar! a memberships, two $5 memberships, two $2 memberships, and $17.10 in ' eonlribulior.s. s Cove Creek, 50 members; Bethel 42 members, and one membership of $1.50; Blowing Itoek, 38; Valle s Crucis, 20, one $2 membership and $1.78 in contributions; Deep Gap. g 17; Foscoe, 7; Meat Camp, 5, and 20 cents contributions. v Mrs. Matheson expresses the t thanks of herself and the chapter for the unusually fine response to the roll call this year. f, Following are tlie names of mem- ^ bers hitherto unreported: r Boone W. R. Richardson, Edwin N. Hahn, , Mrs. Edwin N. Hahn, Mary G. Greene. Paul Fish, Paul Lavietes, Mrs. Geo. L. Sawyer. Tom Beach, s Chloe Greer. Mrs. Maude Estcs, Mrs. t Edna Pennick, Vemician Literary Society, Lutheran Students, Associa- ; tion. Safety Council, Dynieian Lit- a erary Society, Presbyterian Club. ? Boy Scout Troop No. 40, Thaiian Lit- ' erary Society, W. W. C. A., Mrs. Viola Odell, Methodist Club, B. ^ Smith. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Garbee, Playcrafters. r Deep Gap n Ciaude Watson, Alan Wellborn, >, Mollie C. Wellborn, D. L. Stanberry, | j G. F. Brown, Chas. M. Watson, M. j j. F. Greene, V. L. Moretz, Mrs. A. A. ; v Greene, Guy Carlton, I. W. Watson, j Mrs. Walter C. Greene, Grant Greene, Mrs. Grant Greene, Cool- c idge C. Greene, Allie Watson, Frank Cook. ? Cove Creek a Mrs. K. T. Payne, Roy Ellison, Mrs. Ruth Mast, Miss Anna Mae . Sherwood, Miss Jennie Love, Miss Aiwabel Bingham, Mrs. S. B. Ad- J ams, Ernest Hillard. , Valle Crucis 1 Mice -n,.,,-. * ? uu^LVVi AUWlUWlg) V^CUL V ill Wentz. 5 SHORT STORY CONTEST i WINNERS TO BE GIVEN I The winners of the short story s contest rcently sponsored by the \ literary and education department of C the Woman's Club, will be announc- f cd in the near future, says Mrs. E. T. s Glenn. f The club wishes to thank the high t school principals and teachers of the i county for their splendid co-opera- c tion in the contest. JGA Weekly Newspaper?k-sta PAUGA COUNTY, NORTH CAR i CHEER FOR NEEDY of toys gathered ai Appalachian Th ed children at Christmas lime. Mr. it that some donations are needed foa tmas parly. Donations may be left ? Election Offic As Notice Ap JEEP GAP FAMILY" LOSES HOME MON. ill Food and Clothing Lost in Flame; Appeal for Help is Made Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Watson of )eop Gap. lost their home and its ntire contents in a fire Monday fternoon. and while the wife and ight children made good their esapc, all the clothing and edibles tored in the house were destroyed. /Tr Watson was away from home ,-hen the fire started, and Mrs. Wat011 was engaged in canning pork, 'he freshly slaughtered hogs were lso consumed in the fire. Tuesday Red Cross officials and elfarc agencies were notified of lie plight of Mr. Watson, who is a ard-working citizen, and foods and ome clothing were supplied; howver, there is yet need for help. The led Cross national organization does iot aid in a matter in which only me family is involved and while he local chapter will do all possible, p. this personal emergency, the peoile of the community and county noutd help in restoring Mr. Watson o iiis former status. Clothing for Mrs. Watson, who, it s explained, wears size 14 dresses, s well as for the children, is urgently needed. There is a boy 5 ears old, while the ages of the girls ire 11, 9, 6, 3, 2 and one month, iny clothing which could be used /ould be appreciated as well as furliture, tables, chairs, etc. A stove is ilso required. Those wishing to lelp this destitute family should get n touch with Mrs. E. E. Garbec, lead of the Red Cross, the county velfare department, or the Watauga lemocrat. Mr. Watson, who is a carpenter, ouid rebuild with the aid of his icighbors if he had lumber, about .250 worth of which would be re[Uircd. Anyone wishing to help by (Continued on page four) LIONS CLUB'S SECON SHOW WILL BE GIVE The Boone Lions club is holding its econd annual benefit show at the \ppalacbian theatre next Monday, leeentber 16. It will be an all-fun show conisting of a blackface womanless redding, entitled "Wliar's De Jroom?" which promises to be even unniei than the excellent minstrel how it staged last year. "Mexican Spitfire Out west," a hilarious picure featuring Lue Yalez and Leon .rn.l, and humorous short subject, onipleies the program. The cast of ' Whir's Do Groom?" iblished i.a the V ear Eighte OLIKA, THURSDAY, DECEMB CHILDREN eatre through the broken toy matTrotter, the manager, states that r the purpose o? securing adequate at the theatre, the welfare depart (Photo by Paul Weston.) ials Absolved peal is Heard Alleged Irregularities Are Described as Election Board Investigates Conduct of Voting In Boone November 5; State Board to Hear Case at Undetermined Date The Watauga county board of elections in sneeial session bore today investigated charges of irregularities growing out of the holding of the November 5 election in Boone township, dismissed charges made against the registrar and Democratic judge of election, found that the voting place was arranged in substantial compliance with the law, and found that the result of the i election could not be changed by the charges, which it was said, were not filed according to the statutes in the matter. Attorneys for the Republican complainants, through Mr, Eugene Trivette. immediately filed notice of appeal to the state board of elections and the matter will come up for another hearing at such time as may be determined by the state group. The hearing was conducted before R. T. Greer, J. C. McConnell and Russell D. Hodges, members of the Watauga county board of elections. L. B. Prince of Hendersonville, member of the state elections board, was present, and served with the local board in an advisory capacity. Wade E. Brown, W. R. Lovill and Ira T. Johnston of Jefferson, were attorneys for the defense, while Trivette & Holshouser appeared for tne complainants. The Charges Various affidavits were submitted to the board by Republican citizens of the township charging official misconduct on the part of A. E. (Continued on page four) D ANNUAL BENEFIT N MONDAY, DEC. 16 includes many of the fine performers'that "wowed" you in last ye r's minstrel, plus some new talent that gives promise of being equally as good. There's plenty of fun in store for you next Monday night w hen you see "Whar's Dc Groom?" Just take a look at the cast- Gene Wike, as Economy Endive, the bride: J. O. Cook, as Exodus Endive, the bride's mother; E. Ford King, as Folium Endive, the bride's lather; Jin-, j Council!, as Sfcoofly Tallow, Foli- j (Continued cn pago four* 3CRA en Eight}? 2ight EK 12. W-Jr -- - lip- = Boo e Mart I Bell As Salt Stores of City To Be Open Evenings Stores of the city, particularly those dealing in Christmas mer- \ chandise, will be open evenings until 9 o'clock, beginning next Wednesday, December 18, according to word coming from the Boone Merchants Association this morning. The evening hour s will be observed up io and including Christmas eve and will give ample opportunity for working people to attend to their shopping during their leisure hours. t PARADE STAGE!) AS FIRST DRAFTEES INDUCTED HERE American Legion Members, High School Hand and Others Join in Paying Honor to First Men to Leave Watauga Under Defense Draft Act William Shelton I'enn of Zionville and Claude Wood row Bentley of Valle Crucis, leave this (Wednesday morning) for Fort Bragg to begin one year's military service, they being Watauga's original contingent to be inducted into the army undci the compulsory draft act of the federal rlcfensp program. Tuesday afternoon under the aus pices of Watauga post, American Legion, Messrs Penn and Bentley were given a rousing reception by the people of the town which was preceded by a parade in which troopers of the World War marched with the Appalachian high school band and a group from the Watauga Red Cross chapter. The spirited parade ended on the courthouse lawn, where Mayor W. R. Lovill delivered a brief patriotic address, praising the draflees for the part they are to play in the defense of the world's last free nation. Rev. J. C. Canipe of the Baptist church, closed the gathering with prayer. Messrs Penn and Bentley t e guests of the local Legion post at the Daniel Boone hotel tonight id Thursday at 7:30 are to repot : at the local selective service office for their departure for Fort Bragg. The members of the American Legion post express their sincere thanks to the Appalachian high school battd lor their aid in the program, to the Boy Scouts, the Red Cross and others who helped in making the parade successful. Mrs. Dana Harmon Dies at Banner Elk Mrs. Mnnie Millsaps Harmon, wife 01 Dana Harmon of Linville, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Millsaps of Sugar Grove, died Friday morning, December 6, in the Banner "Fllr hftcnifal off Of ori Jllnnee nf ..wwr..~u in bv>4 on 1111ii :-> ui auuu; two weeks. She was 22 years old. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at 2:00 -from Bethel Baptist church with Rev. W. D. Ashley in charge, assisted by Rev. E. J. Farthing. The burial wr- in the family cemetery near the father's home. In addition to her husband unci three small children. Myrtle. Marie and Dana Edward, Mrs. Harmon is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Millsaps. and the following brothers and sisters: Melvin Millsaps, Sugar Grove: Mrs. Burley Smitlierman, Reese; Mrs. Lucy Eggers. Sugar Grove: Bill Millsaps and Rose Edna Millsaps, Sugar Grove. Funeral For H. P. Dougherty Thursday Funeral services for H. P. Dougherty, aged 82, the account of whose death was chronicled in the last edition of the local paper, were held from the Boone Baptist church last ThlirsHnv nhnrnA/in -rrr'.+V, pastor. Rev. J. C. Cariipe, in charge. Rev. A. E. MoreU:, Rev. Grady Hair.by and Rev: R. C-. Eggers also spoke briefly during the course of the services. A large number of friends paid their respects at the bier of the well-knovn citizen. The pallbearers were C. RT. Greer, Rob Rivers, J. O. Cook. Wade E. Brown and li. L,. Wilcox. Interment was in the city cemetery. T| SECTION JL 10 Pages $1.50 A YEAR ^eads Bur ley ;s Continue HEAVY SALES LEAF CONTINUE; PRICES GOOD GRADES HIGH Tuesday Sets Record as 179,000 Pounds Hurley Went Under Hammer; Ashe County Man C. II ** ? ' - ociis nign irop With Average of 28 Cents | The Mountain BurJey Tobacco warehouse went into its sixth salesday Wednesday, with be tween 75.000 and 100.000 pounds of tobacco on the floor and with i the prospect at noon that the average price paid for the weed would be about 21 cents. Warehouse officials stated that radio reports, newspaper dispatches and word of mouth accounts of j sales at other markets indicated jlhnt the average for Boone was the highest thus far of any floor in the burley belt. The three sales last week resulted j n the disposal of 350,000 pounds of tonacco for an average of 20.88 per hundred, it is revealed. On Monday sales went to 175,000 for an average of 20.15, while on Tuesday, the banner day for tobacco receipts. 170,000 pounds were auctioned at an average of 21.07. A Mr. Halsey of Grassy Creek, Ashe county, thus far has the highest record for any burley crop. On Friday he disposed of 1,100 pounds for an average of 28 cents. Roy Trivett of Beech Creek, sold 52S pounds Tuesday for an average of 27.75, while F. G. Garrett of Mitchell county, disposed of 1,438 pounds at an average price of 23.16. Sales are being held every day except Saturday with a full set of buyers on each sale. Democrats Will Hold Rally At Salisbury Salisbury, Dec 10.?A rally of Democratic leadeis from the nine | counties in the ninth district, has neon served-. ed hero December 30 to honor Congressman Robort L. Dough ton and to celebrte the return of the Doughtou banner to Row tin county. The banner has been held by Cabarrus county for six years but was won again by Rowan which cast 59 more votes in the 1910 election than Cabarrus for the veteran congressman. The banner will he brought here by C. A. Jscnhour, chairman of the Cabarrus Democratic executive committee and presented to Walter II. Woodson, Jr.. the Rowan chairman. W. D. Kizziah. congressional district chairman, is handling arrangements for the rally. Air Mail Service Helps Local Mailing The new sir passenger and mail service, recently inaugurated between Norfolk, Va., and Xnoxvilie, I Term., with stops at Hickory, bids fair to improve air ruail service to and from Boone. If officials of the iC. & N. W. railway can be persuad iea to nave me passenger train leave j Lenoir 20 minutes earlier than is now the case, a letter mailed in Boone to Raleigh would leave at 8:30 and arrive at 3:30. Likewise maii to Washington, D. C., could be delivered front Boone at 6:15 of the same day, whereas air mail r.ow cannot be delivered in. the capital city till the following morning. Local postal officials and others are making an effort to have the Lenoir rail schedule changed so as this community and others may benefit from the improved air mail service. METHODIST BAZAAR A chicken supper and gift sale will be held by the ladies of the Methodist church in the basemen: of the church building Friday, December 13, from 5 to 9 p. m. The proceeds from a 35-cent admission cnaige win ue usca xor cnurcn purposes. LARGE POTATO YIELD Mr. W. W. Gragg of Boone, is busiiy engaged in marketing his bumper crop of Irish potatoes, which | he says are the finest he has yet raised. He pioduced 4,800 bushels of potatoes on 24 acres of land, or exactly 200 bushels per acre on the average. Some plots, he said, produced 300 bushels to the acre. .
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