w An Indi VOL. 53. NO. 45 MAY 24 WILL BE j = POPPY HAY HERE " " i Legion Auxiliary Officials Explain Purpose of Poppy Day Saturday I Plans (or the observance of Poppy' Day arc being completed by the Boone unit of the American Legion Auxiliary tinder the leadership of Mrs. Chas. Younce and Mr J. E. Joines. The memorial flowers, made by disabled war veterans, will be offered on the streets throughout the day by the Auxiliary women. "This year, with the threatening shadow of a new World War falling across America, the memorial poppy has new significance." said Mrs. Younce. "It shows that America : still remembers and honors those ' who fell in its defense 23 years ago; j that Americans still believe that j America's free way of life is worth , any sacrifice, and that the spirit of j patriotism still burns strongly in i American hearts." The poppies which the Auxiliary will distribute here have been made by disabled veterans at HI different hospitals. All Poppy Day workers will serve as volunteers and all of the money contributed to thein for the flowc -s will go into the welfare A fund of the Auxiliary to carry forward the Auxiliary's work for the disabled, their families and the families of the dead during the year ahead. Facts About Poppy Day First wealing of the poppies in America took place in New York | City two days before the signing of cf the armistice, says Mrs. Fred Winkler, president of the Boone unit of the Legion Auxiliary. The poppy was adopted as the memorial flower of the American Legion in 1920 and by the American Legion Auxiliary in 1921. D,.nn<- II.... II.. -i ' * m Bv-iiui uiiy uusurveu throughout the nation on Saturday before Memorial Day. In the British Empire on Armistice Day, Nov. 11th, is Poppy Day. The poppies are made by disabled war veterans in government hospitals and workrooms. Many veterans who draw no compensation and unable to do other work are given employment during the winter months. Their annual earnings in Continued on page eight) BOOKMOBILE TOUR DATES ARE GIVEN al W Watauga County People Have 2.500 Books Available in Traveling Library The people of Watauga county ? had made available to them yester- as day a library of 2,500 books, when ma the WPA Bookmobile began its H. rounds, with Nancy Miller as libra- aji rian. and George Norris, driver. wc, This collection of books contains Arr the new titles in both fiction and -j non-fiction, as well as the old fa- ? vorites. It is hoped that the people mo will take advantage of this unusual t;v) opportunity. The routes as mapped QTy out will be followed every two the weeks from the iiiitial trip, at ap- the proxii ately the same hour each day. " If any section of the county is not cou being served by tne traveling 11- son brary," please contact Mrs. A. R. the Smith, chairman of the Watauga .. county library board. crg Following is the schedule for the uns Bookmobile: me] Route I, May 20 m0 Tom Banner's, 9 o'clock; Don Hagaman's store 10 a. m.; Bethel eri( school, 10:30 a. m.: Peoria, 1 p. m.; trjl; Reese. 2:30 p. m.; Forest Grove, 3:30 the p. m. Rente 2, May 21 Ma Lovill, 8:30 a. m.; Vilas, 9 a. m.; cja: Tom Moody's store, 9:45 a. m.; j-,.., Amantha, 10:15 a. m.; Mast, 10:45; .jj" Silverstone, 11:15 a. m.; Zionville, 12:15 p. m.; North Fork, 1:45 p. m.; , ' Mabel, 2:15 p. m. Route 3, May 22 Miller school, 9:30 a. m.; Green ,q. Valley, 12 m.; Tamarack, 1:30; Winebarger, 2:15 p. m.; Chestnut Grove, 2:45 p. m.; Sands, 3:45 p. m. Middle Fork church, 9:30 a. m.; _ _ Aho, 10 a. m.; Whiting, 11 a. m.; 1W Grandfather. 12 m.: Foscoe. 1:00 D. m.; Shulls Mills, 1:30 p. m.; Poplar | Grove, 2:30 p. m; Hodges Gap, 3:45 | p. m. I Route 5. May 28 the Bamboo, 10 a. m.; Fish Hatchery, of ^ 10:45 a. m.; Rutherwood, 11:15 a. m.; R ' Triplett, 12 nr.; Laxon, 1:30 p. m.; an Deep Gap, 2:15 p. m.; Stony Fork, ser 3 p. m. hor Route 6, May 29 o'cl Adums, 8:45 a. m.: Baird's Creek F church. 9:30 a. m.; Will Mast's anc store, 10 a. m.; Clark's Creek, 10:30 wil a. m.; Dutch Creek, 11:15 a. m.; Clyde Tester's store, 12 m.; Cool 1 Springs, 1:30 p. m.; Romir.ger, 2:45 pla p. m.; Sugar Grove, 3:30 p. m. pla ATA1 zpendent Weekly Nt BOONE, WA Aliens Rounded Uj ^:4a?. 'he proclamation stated: Whereas the wearing of the merial poppy is a fitting and effec? way of keeping bright the rnem of those young men who gave ir lives in America's service in World War, and Whereas, the men of Watauga inty served gallantly in that war, ne being called upon to sacrifice ir lives in that service, and Whereas, the present national em ency requires the same type of elfish patriotism displayed by the a and symbolizzed by their merial flower, and Whereas, the women of the Am;an Legion Auxiliary will dislute veteran- made poppies in the city on Saturday May 24, Now, therefore I. W. H. Gragg, yor of the city of Boone, do pro:m Saturday May 24 to be Poppy ; in the city of Poone and urge citizens to observe the day by iring the memorial poppy of the lerican Legion and American Len Auxiliary in honor of the men o died for America in the war of i una i3io. W. H. GRAGG, Mayor of Boone. rs. R. T. McGhee Dies This Morning 'ress time information tells of death this (Wednesday) morning Mrs. Josephine McGhee, wife of r. McGhee, which occurred after illness of one week. Funeral inces will be conducted at the ne Friday afternoon at three ock. 'urther details concerning the life 1 funeral of the estimable lady 1 be published next week. Jnder present conditions, the light ine industry can produce 12,000 ines annually. UGA iwspaper -Established TAUGA COUNTY. NORTH CAI ) By U. S. Officials talians, rounded up by federal imping questioned by police officials, able hotels in the east where they i charged with overstaying their States. lingham Dies Prom Sudden Illness Kites for Prominent Citizen Held at Hcnson's Chape!: Had Practiced Law in Boone Since 11)12 Thomas Edgar Bingham, local attorney and member of one of Watauga county's most prominent families, died at the Hagaman clinic last Wednesday, afternoon. from what was said to have been a heart attark Mr. Bingham had been in his office most of the day hut in the afternoon stated that he was not feeling well and entered the clinic where he died within about an hour. He would have been 55 years old should he have lived until the following day. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Henson's Chapel Methodist church by Rev. M. A. Osborne and burial was in the Hine cemetery. Surviving are the widow, the former Miss Pearl Leonard of High Point; two sons and six daughters: Thomas and Edgar Bingham, Boone; Misses Mabel. Mary and Addie Bingham, Boone; Mrs. Fred McDaniel, Durham; Mrs. William Norris, Morganton, and Mrs. W. J. Haynes, Plainfield, Ohio. Mr. Bingham was reared in Watauga county, and was the son of the late Thomas Bingham and Mrs. Bingham. He was a graduate of the Appalachian Training School and studied law at Wake Forest College. TTo Ttnccor? V> ie Lo*. 1 4;- ? 5 , .. mo 1/01 EAaiiUlldUUIl dllU received his license in 1912, since which time he has practiced his profession successfully in this city. Mr. Bingham was a leader in the public and religious life of his community and county. He was a member of the Henson's Chapel Methodist church, where he taught in the Sunday school for a number of years. He took an active interest in political affairs and was chairman of the Watauga county Republican executive committee. He was also a member of the ninth district congressional committee. Six To Go To Army w_J?J? v?? ?? cuiiouay The following named men have been selected for induction into the army by the local draft board and will report at the offices of the board at 8:15 a. m. on May 28, to be sent to Fort Bragg, N.: C. William Stewart Scott, Boone; John Vernon Idol, Boone; Troy DowWard, Sugar Grove; Grady William Wall, Boone; Asa Jack Holman, Todd; Johnny Martin Harmon, Beech Creek. A CORRECTION The story which was carried in The Democrat last week regarding the fire in the Beech Mountain section, was in error in that it was stated that the conflagration started on the farm of Ed Chappel, near the A,,o?~r I: '' CO 1 , *.vv~t jr wuinjr miu. iVII. \_,Iiappei slates that the forest fire started a distance of a quarter of a mile from his farm. The information The Democrat gathered was published in good faith and the error is regretted. In England, more babies are born in the month of March than in any 1 other month. DEM (in the Year Eighteen IOUNA, THURSDAY, MAY 2: LOCALPIPEPLANT ADDS NIGHT SHIFT |l). & P. Pipe Works Unable t I Fill Orders: Pipe Publicized H> Leading Retailer The D. & P. Pipe Works, Boone" only manufacturing enterprise, ha Iagain added a night shift in an of Ifort to keep up with the large nurn |ber of orders being received fo their ivy and rhododendron pip blocks. The output of the factory 1 |still oversold, and the demand fo the local product continues to in crease. The local industry was recentl; given a new boost when Wall;! Frank. Ltd.. New York, the mos widely known retailer of smokin pipes in ihe country, announced in full page ad in their house orgar the world premiere of "the swed Carolina Rhododendron briar roc nine." which hcinu ?rvlri positive money-back guarantee. Tiie advertisement stated: "After many months of diligerJ research, v.e take great pride ii making the world premiere presen tation of the Wally Frank sweeCarolina Rliododeudron briar roe pipe. "It has taken much study, experi mcnl and care to produce this mas terpiece of plpedom. Tlic giant an cicnt rliododeudron burls from thi Carolina hill country have yielde< us a beautiful mellow, sweet-smok itig pipe with a piquant flavor tha is entirely different from anythinj else you have ever tasted. We woul< ramble on about this pipe for page and pages telling you aboftl thi unusual chain-link swirl (trainings the beautiful sunbursts, about tin patented curing process that guar antees melow sweetness from tin first time you tamp a load of you favorite blend in the bowl . . . am on and 011 about the careful selectioi (over SOC- are actually discarded U find the exclusive mellow Smokin; quulily we know you'll like) am further still about the remarkabh enthusiasm of our veteran pipe tasters. We arc so enthusiast! about the Wally Frank Rhododen dron that we are backing it with tin most liberal guarantee we have eve offered on any pipe." The local pipe blocks are bcinj manufactured in eleven differen shapes of pipes, each of which car ries a positive money-back guaran lee. N. Y. A. Sets Up an Area Office at Lenoii Establishment of an area office a Lenoir and the appointment of D. C Hunter of Burlington as area direc tor to co-ordinate the activities an program of the national youth ad ministration in 13 counties in thi section composing area seven wa announced here last week by Stat Administrator John A. Lang. The area office, which will serv Watauga. Caldwell, Burke, McDow ell, Yancey, Mitchell, Avery, Ash; Alleghany, Wilkes, Alexander. Ir* dell and Catawba counties, will li located in the Union National Ban building in Lenoir. Mr. Hunter will organize and su pervise the entire NYA program c established with four principal de activity in the area, which will b partments in the same manner as th state NYA office, including wor! projects, youth personnel, studer work and finance departments. Memorial Services To Be Held On Sunda; Watauga Post, American Legior is sponsoring the annual memoric service for Watauga county veteran of the World War, Civil War an; Spanish-American War, at O a ] Grove Baptist church near Boont Sunday morning. May 25, at 10:3' o'clock. Rev. G. A. Hamby will de liver the sermon. A cross for each war beginninj with 1812 will be erected in thi churchyard as a part of the service and each cross decorated. A firinj squad will be present and tap; sounded by the post bugler. Thf* VPtftranc rvf : xrTowe- nnr the general public is cordially in vited to attend. CHURCHES ANNOUNCE CHANGE IN HOUR OF MORNING SERVICES Beginning with the first Sundaj in June the churches of Boone wil follow a uniform hour for the morn ing worship services. At a meetinj of the local ministers held Monda; morning at the First Baptist church it was suggested that eleven o'clocl be adopted. After discussion thi hour was unanimously agreed upon i Hue re(* and Eightj l, 19 II atauga County Ft fc Held In Boone T Clubs To Consic To Speak Here ; sl 1 I I I Hon. Virgil D. Guire of Lenoir j who will address the joint banj quel session of the Chamber o3 j Commerce, the Lions Club and the j Merchants Association here nexi Tuesday evening. ; PARKWAY NKARS | BLOWING ROC I ' 140-Mile Stretch Between Ac ncy Gap. Va., and Deep Gap Open to Traffic * That portion of the Blue Rids! 1 Parkway from Adncy Gap nea , Roanoke, Va., to Deep Gap?a di: t tance of 140 miles?now is con' J pleted and open to traffic, Directc " Newton B. Drury of the Nation; i-arx service, announced in wasr , ington last week. r The Parkway when complete will connect Shenandoah Nations Park in Virginia with Great Smok * National Park in North Carolin and Tennessee. It will extend 48 miles along the crest of the Blu Ridge mountains at an average alt tude of 3,000 feet. Along the completed section i the parkway, areas of scenic into est have been reserved so that trai r elers may take foot trails into tk more remote beauty spots. t The park service will establis , picnic areas, comfort stations an drinking water supplies near tt .j parkway. Four sucli areas will I opened this year at Smart View an ~ Rocky Knob in Virginia, and Cun berland Knob and The Bluffs i North Carolina. At The Bluffs ar. Rocky Knob there also are tent an trailer camping areas. e Construction on unfinished so tions of the parkway continues ; various stages. Work now is und< way on a 54-mile unit between Roc - Fish Gap. Va., and where the pari k way crosses U. S. Route 60; a 3 mile section south of the Janii River in Virginia; the stretch b ,t- tween U. S. Route 421 and Thundi Hill Gap, near Blowing Rock; e miles near Mount Mitchell in Nor e Carolina; a section southwest l< Asheville, near Mount Pisgah, ai j a six-mile section near Soco Gap. It is planned that these sectioi be completed between August, 194 inf? MocTrimKrie 1 OdO A ? ??- J - ? ? ..v.wRDCXi J v^luuiug finished, the units will be open< to traffic on a "drive at your ov ' risk" basis. Grading of the 13-mile sectii >, near Mount Mitchell will comple il a 70-mile unit from Grandfatb s Mountain to Asheville. Paving of i portion of this unit now is undi k way. 9 Eggers Makes Large Real Estate Des T ? s S. G. Eggers, local realtor, hi '' probably transacted the largest de " in real estate thus far to be handle by any local firm or individual, j having disposed of 2,500 acres ? land belonging to the Yonahlossi Land Co. Mr. Eggers states that tl land was sold to a corporation f< pnch Kut V?A4 J ' . me coi sidcration. More Openings at ! C. C' C. Camp ; Miss Marguerite Miller, counl , welfare officer, states that there ai . yet some openings in the C. C. ( c camps, aid that those desiring s go with the contingent on May 2 . should" report to her office at one VT v'-Eight S1.50 A YEAR iir Will Likefy Be 'his Aulumn; Civic ler Proposal Tuesday Hon. Virgil I). Guirc lo Bo Pres_|j cut at Banquet Session of Civic Chilis of the Town, at Which Time the I'air Will Be Further Discussed | The Watauga County Fair, which j was organized in t he Cove Creek i community several years ago. is to be moved to Boone, according to i tentative plans worked out by a ' group of local business men. The people of Cove Creek say the fair has outgrown their community, and ' asked that it bo hold here this year. ?.?-? VJJ fto-Uivi d here and Mr. Virgil D. Guire, I member of the state highway com! mission is to come to Boone next Tuesday evening. May 27, to speak ; to tiic Merchants Association, the Chamber of Commerce and the Boone Lions C!ul>. The meeting will be held at the Daniel Boone ! hotel at 7:30. at which time the plans for the fair will be discussed 5 | further. , The proposed organisation will be t known as the Blue Ridge Fair Association, and plans are underway to enlarge the territory previously served to include possibly three counties. The fair will not only provide a complete display of baby 7 beeves and other livestock, but will Y have farm and garden displays together with the usual midway attractions. I- If the plans materialize the tobacco warehouse buildings will be used lor the livestock showings and the displays of agricultural products, and Queen street north of the ware-i e houses will be temporarily roped off r to take care of the midway attractions. in vuiiimtrtiiiiig upon lvir. uuires l~ visit, Wade K. Brown, secretary of r the Chamber of Commerce, says: il We consider it a great honor to have Mr. Gulre speak to us, as he is one of Caldwell county's most outstanding citizens, a member of the . highway commission and chairman 1 _ of the board of trustees of Appalachian College." r All those desiring to attend are o asked to communicate with Mr. . Brown or with Mr. H. W. Wilcox immediately to insure getting a seat at the banquet table. L?_ Mr. Brown further states that a membership drive is in progress for ie the Chamber of Commerce, and all business and professional men are ^ urged to join this week. They ^ should see either Mr. J. O. Cook or ie Mr. C. B. Price. >e ~ Last Rites For Perry n Moody Held Saturday id Last rites for Perry Moody, 30, of Sugar Grove, were held last Saturc_ day afternoon from the Cove Creek Baptist church by the Rev. H. K. yuoiui, ?vmi ivaa ctaaiaitu. 'k by the Rev. M. A. Osborne, pastor of Henson's Chapel Methodist church. Mr. Moody died in Duke hospital 0S on May 14. He had been taking fc~ treatment there for several years cr for a rare disease which could not be treated successfully. 1 Surviving are the father, L. E. Moody, Sugar Grove; two sisters, Mrs. J. D. Horton, Sugar Grove, and Mrs. W. D. Wilson, Cleveland, Ohio; and two brothers, C. D. Moody, Cle. veland, and Hardy D. Moody, Camp Forest, Chattanooga, Tenn. Deceased was a graduate of Cove Creek high school and a member of the Cove Creek Baptist church. te Prior to his illness, he was employed er as timekeeper in the construction of a the Cove Creek high school building. cr Active pallbearers were Clint Mast. Tom Lawrence, Cecil Glenn, Ronda Buchanan, Edward Mast, Gerd Henson, John Horton, Smith Mast, Paul Walsh, Orville Hagaman J and Albert Wilson. Honorary pallbearers were W. F. Sherwood, Odes Wilson, E. F. Sheras wood, O. J. Harmon. W. H. Mast, S. al v xj -t. ^ ' - ? ix". xxortoii, vjoraon v>nerwood, Chas. !d Hartley, J. B. Horton. Andy Greer m and Charles Mast. Flower girls, who were in charge -c of Mrs. S. F. Horton, were Kate >e Henson. Lois Greene, Marjorie Baird. )r Jamie Harmon, Ruby Mast. Ruth 1_ Henson, Mrs. Dana Farthing, Mrs. Paul Walsh, Mrs. Carl Henson, Mrs. Clint Mast. Mrs. John Sherwood, Mrs. Albert Wilson and Mrs. Orville Hagaman. IS WOOL HIGHER ty Farmers now marketing their 1941 -e wool clips are receiving higher Z. prices, generally, than at any time to since the early months of 1929, re8, ports the IT. S. bureau of agriculture al economics.