FEBRUARY 6, 1941
LOCAL AFFAIRS
Mr. Wendell Wilson of Valdese,
spent the past week-end with friends
here.
Mr. W. W. Mast of Valle Crucis,
has been indisposed for the past
several days.
Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Walker of
Recce, were business visitors in the
city Friday.
Mrs. T. Len Cooke, who has been
right seriously ill with neuritis for
the past two weeks is improving.
Mrs. Malta Watts of Lenoir, visited
at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
W. M. Winkler last week-end.
Rev. John I Rhea and Attorney J.
E. Holshouser were business visitors
in Nasheville, Tenn., this week.
Mr. S. C. Eggers returned to his
office Friday after having been absent
for two weeks because of influenza.
Miss Dare Maltba and Miss Lucy
Keys of Lenoir, spent last week-end
in Washington, D. C.. and Baltimore.
Md.
Miss Geneva Cooke of Harris, N.
C., spent the week-end at the home
of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L.
Cooke.
Mr. C. H. Trotter has returned to
his duties at Appalachian Theatre
after having been absent for the
past two weeks with influenza.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Britton of Jackson,
N. C., are spending the week at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar
Brown.
Mr. C. V. Mayberry returned Saturday
after six weeks spent visiting
with relatives in Alexander
county.
Messrs. McKinley Ayers and
Charlie Hartley arc; in Cleveland,
Ohio, this week on business. They
made the trip by plane from Winston-Salem.
There will be song and preaching
services over the Johnson City radio
station Sunday at 7:30 a. m., by Rev.
Wade Greene and Jim Hodges, formerly
of Watauga county.
Mr. John Oliver passed through
Monday en route to his home at
Mabel from Ashe county, where he
had been engaged in conducting
singing schools.
The literature and education department
of the Women's Worth
While Club will meet at tne home
of Mrs. D. L. Wilcox Thursdayy
evening of this week at 7:30 o'clock.
Mrs. J. L. Quails spent part of last
week in Durham where she visited
her sister, Mrs. J. A. Propst of Shelby,
who was a patient at Duke
Hospital.
Miss Ruby Winkler of Boonville,
spent last week at the home of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Winkler.
Her school was closed on account of
scarlet fever and diphtheria.
Mrs. W. F. Miller has received
word of the serious illness of her
brother-in-law, Mr. C. C. Powell of
Wilson. Little improvement is noted
in his condition.
Mr. Tom Jones of Mt. Airy, and
Mr. R. C. Coleman of Tabor City,
lessees of the Mountain Burley
warehouse, were business visitors in
the city last week.
Mrs. Lillian Hopkins returned to
her home Sunday after visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Virgil Hall in Detroit
Mrs. Hall, who has been seriously
ill, is slightly improved.
Mrs. Ralph Phillips and children
of Chicago, 111., returned home Saturday
after visiting for several
months with her sister, Miss Gladys
Taylor at Vallue Crucis.
Mrs. W. D. Wilson and son, Larry,
and Mr. Hardy Moody left 011
their return to Cleveland, Ohio,
Sunday, after ten days spent visiting
at the home of their father, Mr.
Lawrence Moody of Sugar Grove,
who has been quite ill.
Mr. L. A. Greene of Meat Camp,
was called to Hawatha, Kansas, recently
to attend the funeral of a
grandson, Clarence Regan. He was
accompanied there by Mr. and Mrs.
John Greene and Forest Greene.
During the two weeks trip, they
visited 15 states, including Eagleville,
and Golden City, Klo.; Lamoni,
Iowa; Tulsa, Okla., and Texas, returning
through the southern states.
While in Texas, Mr. Greene visited
with four grandsons.
Mr. W. M. Winkler, who has been
critically ill following an appendix
operatioif at the Watauga Hospital,
is now improved and physicians beelieve
he has an excellent chance of
recovery. Among those coming
from a distance to see Mr. Winkler
Sunday were: Mr. R. N. Wills, Mrs.
C. M. Wagner, Dick Wagner, Miss
Naomi Wagner of Shouns, Tenn.;
Bill, Woodrow and Rob Hagaman of
Patterson, and Mr. and Mrs. Harrison
Greer of Morganton.
The first trans-Atlantic cable was
rendered unusable by use of a current
too powerful. Only 400 messages
were sent.
SOCIETY NOTES ~
Enlre Nous Club Meets
With Mrs. Malheson
At her attractive home Wednesday
evening. Mrs. W. M. Matheson
entertained the Entre Nous Bridge
Club. Three tables were placed for
contract, and high score prize
among club members was won by
Mrs. D. J. Whitcner. Mrs. Jennie
Critcher, an invited guest, was winner
of second high score prize.
A dessert course with coffee was
served. A color note of green and
white was carried out in refreshments
and package wrappings.
Those playinge were: Mesdames
Sam Horton. Russell Hodges, Joh-i
Horton, Sarah Gaither, Dave Mast,
J. E. Holshouser. James Mast. James
Councill, Ruth Isaacs, Paul Coffey,
Jennie Critcher and D. J. Whitener.
Eggers-South
A marriage of interest to their
friends in this section Was performed
at the office of Edw. N. Ilahn Saturday
morning when Miss Mary Grace
Eggers of Creston, became the bride
of W. C. South of Tamarack. The
bride is the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Carter Eggers of Creston, and
thn orruun i gjr-* "
...x oi'iu. 11 me aun ui ivir. ana ivira. \
W .C. South of Tamarack. The cere
niony was performed by Magistrate
Hahn.
Dula-Keller
Miss Mary Elise Keller of Sbulis
Mills, became the bride of John
Dula of Blowing Rock. Saturday afternoon.
The ceremony was performed
by Magistrate Edw. N Hahn.
Woman's Club Elects
New Officers
The general meeting of the Boone
Worth While Woman's Club was
held January JO in the art building
of Appalachian College, with a good j
attendance on a stormy night. J
Officers elected tor the coming
year are as follows: President,
Mrs. Van Hinson; vice-president,
Mrs. William Matheson; secretary,
Miss Elizabeth Lord; Treasurer,
Mrs. Russell D. Hodges; reporter.
Mrs. Graydon Eggcrs.
Never Fail
Class Meets
Tho l?.?? M ir-ii -i
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of the First Baptist church held its
regular monthly meeting at the
home of Miss Milton Ma't, with Miss
Mast and Miss Iva Dean Norris
joint hostesses.
Miss Nadine Gragg, class president,
opened the meeting with a devotional,
after which the business of
the evening was taken up. Perhaps
the most important item of discussion
was the proposed drive for new
members and the reading of the list
of prospective members as compiled
by the recent religious census. Committees
were appointed by the president
to go over the city and personally
invvite the new prospects to attend
Sunday school. The class hopes
by this drive to add many new
(members for the coming year to the
already growing grooup of town
young ladies.
After the business discussion a
surprise handkerchief shower was
given for Miss Virginia Blair, who
is leaving soon to further her train
ing as n nurse in City Hospital, St.
Louis, Mo.
Delicious refreshments, consisting
of fruit salad, chocolate and cup
cakes, were served by Miss Mast
and Miss Norris to the following
members: Misses Sylvia Page, Virginia
Blair, Delight Pearson, Hazel
Adams, Stella Rogers, Edna Payne,
Louise Wyke, Nadine Gragg, Teresa
Broown, Trula Gragg, Cora Darden,
Helen Wilcox, Rosalind Page,
Frances Jackson, Cleo Greer and
Mrs. H. R. Eggers, class teacher.
Mr. and Mrs. Lowe Observe
Golden Wedding Anniversary
Banner Elk, Feb. 3.?One of the
loveliest affairs that has ever occurred
in the village of Banner Elk
took place on last Sunday, when Mr.
and Mrs. Robert L. Lowe observed
the fiftieth anniversary of their
marriage. The celebration took
place at the Banner Elk hotel, the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Lowe.
Mr. and Mrs. Lowe have lived
their entire lives?she is 71. he is
79?in Banner Elk, which community
their forebears helped to found,
and both have been prominent in
the civic, religious and political life
of the community and county.
The wedding of Robert L. Lowe
to Blanche VonCannon took place in
1891. To this union were bom
seven children, all living. All sons
and daughters nil 17 orandchildron
and one oof the two great grandchildren
came to Banner Elk for the
celebration.
The only guest who had attended
the wedding was Mrs. T. L. Lowe of
Banner Elk, the former Miss Betty
Banner, who was bridesmaid when
[Mr. and Mrs. Lowe were married.
Among the guests was {Catherine
Jennings of Banner Elk, a greatgreat-niece.
In the receiving line with Mr. and
Mrs. Lowe were Mr. and Mrs. James
Guignard, brother-in-law and only ]
sister of Mrs. Lowe; Mrs. T. L. Lowe, I
Mr. and Mrs. Fred VonCannon, Mr. I
J. H. VonCannon, Mr. and Mrs.
Owen Isenhour and Mr. and Mrs. R. j
C. Lowe.
Golden gifts of every description!
WATAUGA DEMOCRAT?EVI
were presented to Mr. and Mrs.
I-owe, and telegrams poured in from
friends who were unable to be present
for the occasion. One hundred
and seventy-five guests called during
the afternoon, joining in a tribute
of friendship and congratulation
to two of the best loved people in
western North Carolina.
Carter-Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Carter announce
the marriage of their daughter,
Vivian, to Mr. Burnice Wilson,
son of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Wilson of
Mountain City, Tenn. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Lee
Cable in Butler, Tenn., on Saturday,
February 1.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilson will reside
in Mountain City, where Mr. Wilson
is employed.
St. Luke's Auxiliary
Met Tuesday Evening
The Woman's Auxiliary of St.
Luke's Episcopal church held its
regular meeting Tuesday evening at
the church.
ine meeting was opened by the
president, Mrs. H. S. Webster, with
a prayer for Cristian social relations.
The missionary topic for the evening
was Alaska and Mexico. Thelma
Caruso gave a very interesting talk
on the work carried on in the Episcopal
missions and schools in Alaska
by Rt. Rev. Peter Trimble Rowe,
D. D., one of the denomination's
oldest bishops, who in 1895 went to
Alaska as the first bishop there.
Last November he celebrated the
15th anniversary of his consecration.
The talk on missions in Mexico
was interesting, also.
The next meeting of the auxiliary
will be Tuesday evening, February
11th.
Will Observe Boy
Scout Anniversary
Boy Scout Anniversary Week will
be observed here by Troop No. 41,
beginning Friday, February 7lh, and
continuing through the 12th. B. W.
iStallings, local Scoutmaster, an-,
nounces the following program for
the event:
Friday, Feb. 7?Fun and weiner
loast.
All Scouts are requested to wear
their uniforms. We are to be the
guests of the Carolina Pharmacv.
This big event will take place at 4
o'clock, rain or shine.
Saturday, Feb. 8?Home day.
Scouts should do some real good
turn at home.
Sunday, Feb. 9?Church day. A
Scout is reverent. A special service
will be held at the Baptist church
at 7 p. m. All Scouts in the county
are invited. Rev. James L. McLarty
will deliver the message.
Monday, Feb. 10?Civic day.
Scouts will take over the government
of the town from 4 to 5 p. m.
The highest ranking Scout will be
mayor.
Tuesday, Feb. 11?Annual banquet.
The banquet will be held at
the Methodist church in the downstairs
auditorium. All Scouts,
Scouters, parents and officials arc
invited.
Wednesday, Feb. 12?Institutional
day. A real good turn performed
by the troop for the institutions that
sponsor it.
Thursday, Feb. 13?Theatre party.
Our theatre parly has been arranged
so the Scouts can see the
extra fine picture, "River's End,"
as guests of Mr. C. H. Trotter and
the Appalachian theatre. Admission
as usual on the registration
card; 7:15 p. m.
WILLKIE ON RETURN HOME
London, Feb. 5?Wendell L. Willkie
left London early yesterday on
the first stage of his journey home,
after a day in which he visited both
the prime minister of Ireland and
the king and queen of England.
She^s^hV'
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Sh-h-h . . . the secret's out . . .
Cesar Romero at last gets the girl!
He wins lovely Virginia Gilmore
for himself with his suave technique
and finesse ic "Tall, Dark
and Handsome," new 20th Century-Fox
laugh and tune hit
which comes Tuesday to the Appalachian
Theatre.
iRY THURSDAY?BOONE, N. C.
i CHUnCH I
AXNOUXCLMLNB
GRACE LUTHERAN
Rev. Edwin F. Trouiman, Pastor
Ernest Bolick, S. S. Superintendent.
You are invited to attend Sunday
school at 9:45 a. m. Church at 10:45
a. m.
"Come and worship every Sunday."
JAMES I. VANCE MEMORIAL
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
(High School Library)
Rev. John I. Rhea. Minister !
Sunday school 9:45, Mr. StanStacy,
superintendent.
Morning worship service 10:50.
FIRST BAPTIST
Rev. J, C. Canipe. Pastor
Sunday school 9:45 a. m.
Worship and sermon 11 a. m.
Training Union 4 p. m.
Training Union 6 p. m.
Worship and 'trmon 7 p. m.
Monday 7 p. m.?Pastor's Homiietics
class.
Wednesday 7 p. m.?Bible school
for all church workers. Bible lovers,
teachers and all who wish to come.
STONY FORK BAPTIST
Rev. Vilas Minton. Pastor
Sunday school 10 a. m. each Sunday,
W. L. Greene, superintendent.
Preaching service the second Saturday
and Sunday in each month; Saturday
at 2 o'clock p. rri. and Sunday
at 11 a. m.
"Comer and worship with us."
We have started our new church
building, and let us remember what
Pau( said' "For we are laborers together
with God; ye are God's husbandry,
ye are God's building." We
must work under Him, and with
Him and for Him.
TO SHOW PICTURES OF
LUTHERAN ORPHANAGE
On Monday, February 10th, at 7
p. in., the Lutheran Orphanage and
its functioning will he shown at the
Mount Pleasant Lutheran church in
picture. The public is most cordially
invited to attend. No admission
charge.
J. A. YOUNT, Supply Pastor.
BOY SCOUTS DEFEAT BLOWING
ROCK IN OVERTIME PERIOD
Troop No. 41 of Boone met a
much improved team from Blowing
Rock Monday evening at the Boone
high school gym and finally won
out after having played three extra
periods. The score stood !) to 10 in
favor of the visitors at half time.
When the regular game ended the
score was tied 17-all. The fine defensive
work of Ted Hagaman had
a lot to do with the outcome of the
game. Charles Rogers was high
scorer. Scouts playing were; Chas.
Rogers, Gene Bingham, Jimmic
Winkler, Ted Hagaman, Jimmie McConnell,
Albert King, Steve Davis
and Richard Bingham.
All boys above 12 years of age
| are enuuea to join me troop.
It's against the law to give away
a cigar in Nebraska unless you have
a license.
FOR SALE?Several nice building
lots, close in, at bargain prices.
l-30-3p W. C. GREENE.
FOR RENT?Good warehouse,
suitable for fertilizer or storage.
Large and strong. See W. H.
Gragg. 2-6-2c
FOR SALE?Pair of mules, two
years old. Will H. Hayes, Boone,
N. C. Route 1. l-30-2p
FOR SALE?Good five-room bungalow
house with 1 acre lot on
highway 194, near Valle Crucis.
See Clint Baird, Valle Crucis,
N. C. 2-6-4c
FURNITURE BARGAINS ? Big
line of furniture greatly reduced
for 60 days. Many items below
cost. Mutual Furniture Store,
Boone, N. C. lc
m uti. u i>. BfluiiHMAn, eye, ear.
nose and throat specialist of Elizabethton,
Tenn., will be at the
Hagaman Clinic in Boone the first
Monday in each month for the
practice of his profession. 4-7-tf
WE BUILD HOMES?As one who
builds homes of today I pledge
myself to deal honestly with those
who seek homes, be they rich or
poor, experienced traders or ba
bies in arms. W. C. Greene, Boone,
N. C. 10-24-40
DR. Z.. E. WELLMAN, optometrist
invites you to come to Mountain
City. Tenn.. for your next glasses.
You will receive a thorough scientific
examination and the finest of
lenses. The latest styles in frames
or rimless mountings at very moderate
cost. Office days, Wednesday
and Thursday each week.
10-3-tf.
TRAINING ENGI.AND'S
DOGS OF WAR
Explaining in words and pictures
how airedales are taught to rescue
victims buried in bombed buildings
and carry messages under heavy
machine gun fire. One of many features
in the February 9th issue of
THE AMERICAN WEEKLY
The Big Magazine Distributed
with the
BALTIMORE SUNDAY
AMERICAN
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COVE CREEK BASKETEERS i
WIN FROM NEWLAND HIGH
(
Both boys' and girls' basketball (
teams of Newland high school were
defeated by the Cove Creek squads
on the Cove Creek court last Friday j
afternoon. Chief offensive man for
Cove Creek was Benny Baird, who
also staged strong defensive competition
for the locals. Final scores *
were: Cove Creek 32, Newland 14. 1
Winning of points in the girls' |
game was fairly well distributed '
with the sextet downing the New- '
land lassies 32 to 3. 1
c
lit a double-header encounter at 1
Mountain City, Tenn., last Saturday 1
[evening, the Cove Creek boys lost '
| to their opponents by a score of 18
to 27. Near the beginning of the
(last quarter with the score 17 to
120 in favor of Mountain City, three i
first stringers fouled out, and from :
then on the game went steadily ]
against them.
The girls won over the Mountain
City sextet 26 to 13. Leaders in the
offensive for Cove Creek were Edith ^
Rominger with Addie Bingham run- ,
ning a close second. Geraldine Bing- ]
ham and Margaret McConnell led ;
Today (Thursday) Onlv
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in defensive playing.
Return games with the Mountain
City squads will be played at Cove
Creek Friday evening, February 7.
Distillation of attar of roses is a
principle industry of Bulgaria.
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
Having qualified as the adminisrator
of the estate of E. S. Greene,
ieccased, late of the county of Watmga,
this is to notify all persons
laving claims against the estate of
he said deceased, to present them to
ne for payment within 12 months
>f the date hereof or this notice will
>e plead in bar of their recovery.
VII those indebted to the estate are
isked to make immediate payment.
This February 4, 1941.
J. C. BROOKSHIRE, Admr.,
Estate E. S. Greene, Dec'd.
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Owl Show Saturday 10:30 p. m.
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Paul Kelly
MONDAY
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