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WATAUGA DEMOCRAT ? An Independent Weekly Newspaper ? Established in the Year 1888, BOONE. WATAUGA COUNTY. NORTH CAROLINA. THURSDAY, JULY ft. 1944 COUNTY SCHOOLS SCHEDULED TO OPEN AUGUST 31 Board ol Education Sets Date For Opening of Nev.t School Term in County; a List of Teachers Named. With Exception c-f Boone The Watauga County Board of Education in session here Monday determined that aii tho schools of the county would commence their 1344-45 term or) August 35. At the same time a list of the teachers of the schools was releas ed. with the exception <>l those for the Appalachian Demonstration and elementary schools of Boom;. The faculties for these schools haven't been completed. The names of the teachers appointed follow: Howard's Creek Miss Maggie Moretz Rulherwood Mrs. Ola T. Thompson, Mrs. Wil niettp R. Norris. Rich Mountain Mrs. Ola Moretz Greer. Bamboo Mrs. Hcien E. Trexler. Miss Pearl Ccwles, Mrs. Lucy H. Storie. Green Valley Arlie E. Moretz. principal; Miss .Lola Mac Kowe. Mrs. Mattie SciiU Norris, Mrs. Kate H. Ellison. Winebarger O. G Winebarger, Mrs. Louisa L. Miller. River view M;s< Ma nine Bradley. Deep Gap Mrs. Velma M. Cottrell, Mrs. Chloe T. Siory, Mr?;. Grady Moretz, Miss Edith C. Walker. Mrs. Reka W. Shoemake. Cttiile I.. D. Bmgham. Stony Fork Mrs. Lola T Moretz. Mrs. Lona L. Moretz. ' Mi. Paron I J. Bingham. Elk 1 S. Miller, Miss Normu Carroll, Mrs. Eula C. Cowles. Lower Elk Mrs. Ed Payne. Blowing Rock High School Mrs. Surah B. Gaillier, principal; Mrs. Beatrice C. Winkler, Mrs. Taft J. Lewis. Blowing Rock Elementary Mrs. Georgia W. Williams, Mrs. Arlee J. Younce, Mis. Earl P. Thomas. Mrs. Clara S. Brown, Mrs Bessie S. Crawford, Mrs. Mattie L. Walsh. Mrs. Billie G. Cooke. Cool Springs Mrs. Belle G. Greone. Penley Slias Nannie L. Morgan. Bradshaw W, L. Trsvettc. Cook Miss A'media Bingham Valle Crucis Mis Dessa T. Edintsten, principal; Ernie C. Triplett. Clint B.urd, Mrs. Masie G. Ecfcmsten, Miss Cloc- Wal ker. Mrs. Pansy Taylor, Mrs. Sarah B. Horto'i. Mrs. Man- B Glenn. CCK.TINUED ON PAGE EIGHT) CATTLE BRING A GOOD PRICE HERE l.OGG Head oi Sheep Included irii Banner Ssle: Biiilding Over flows With Cattle Last Wednesday marked lite larg- j est saic- of livestock ever held on the! Watauga Livestock Market, accord- j iag to Lester Cairoll, secretary of j the association, who states that 1.000 sheep were disposed of, that more! cattle were on hand than the build ing "-'(hiM accommodate. and about 50 cows Were turned out into the lot. Cattle brought a good price, con sidering the slump brought about j wisepr diyuig pastures forced the saie oi so many animals. Watauga lambs are- reported as be ing of splendid quality this vear, since 46 per cent of those offered were "bice." These were sold to Armour's for $13.65. In some sec tions of the country, it is said, lambs do not run more than 10 to 15 per cent b'ues, The iambs which were sold were trucked to Abing don for shipment with no loss. The best veal calves brought $15, best heifers $32.40, best steers $12.25, best cows $31 The management of the local market expresses appreciation to the 184 farmers who sold cattle to the 34 buyers. ""We try hard." says Mr. Carroll, "to give the best service we can. We sometimes have handi - caps. due to labor shortage, etc., and I want to thank ali for their fine co-operation."" Another iamb sale will be held the "latter part of July, and the date will be announced soon. Western Ewe Nets Farmer Over $31.00 ?/ir. C. F. Thompson, of Sugar Grove, states that he is having fine luck with a herd of western sheep he bought last year, and plans to eliminate all local stock from his flock. Mr. Thompson states that from one of these ewes, he received $26.66 for iambs and $4.86 for wool, for a total of $31.52 net profit REPUBLICAN STANDARD-BEARERS ?5 : . ifTllMffWi'ffF* : >*????? ? urn Vn- ? I Pvl. Coiirell Is Wounded In Italy Vvi. Glenn R- Cotl-eli. son of Mr. | and Mrs. Lloyd F. CotfereH, of Boone R. F. D. 2. bets been Sfiri- | ously injured in the fighting in | Italy, according to word reaching j his parents from the office of the ; Adjutant General, but no particu lars were forthcoming. it was stated, however, that the : parents will be further advised when reports of the condition of Pvt. Coltreil are received AIRPORT GROUP IS APPOINTED Group Named to Work With Blow- ( ing Rock Organization on ? Proposed Airport Mr. H. W. Wilcrox. president of j the Boone Chamber of Commerce. j states that a committee composed of J. E. Holshouser. Gordon Winkler, Grady Farthing and Russell D. Hodges, has beer: named to work with a similar' committee from Blow ing Rock in ihe Interest of a pro jected airport for this area follow ing the war. Mr. Wilcox says that Washington officials have already taken an ac tive interest in this proposal, and that further developments will be announced later. The next meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will be June 13. At this time a number of important matters will rime up for discussion. Democrats To Meet in Convention Saturday! The Democrats of Watauga coun ty will meet in nominating conven tion at the courthouse in Boone Sat urday at 2 o'clock, when candidates for the three places on the board of county commissioners and for repre sentative and register of deeds will be selected. W. R. Winkler, chair man of the Democratic executive committee, ca lled the meeting. The precinct meetings will be held Friday. July 7, at 2 p. m., when dele gates to the county convention will be named. Thomas ?. Deway, Governor of New York, who was nominated .s Ihe Republican candidate for presidency at th? peril's convon lion in Chicago last week: And, be low. Governor John W. Brickar, o? Ohio, who removsd hia nam-; in the presidential race to accept ihe vice- presidential place cn the ticket. Governor Dewey flew lo Chicago and accepted ihe nomina tion. and his brief address brought about the greatest c.vaiion of the convention. REGARDING POLIO Fat McGuiie Goes lo Hickory as Chairman of Local Infantile Paralysis Organiiaticn Pat McGuiii- chairman of the Watauga county infantile paralysis organization, which formerly con ducted the President's Birthday balls io raise funds fc-r the fight on polio, was in Hickory Monday, where he was asked to meet with represen tatives of the National Infantile Paralysis Foundation, state health officials and others regarding the wave of the disease, which is pre valent in certain sections at this time. On his return Mr. McGuire stated Ihat special emphasis was laid at the meeting on having proper diagnosis of one thought to be infected with polie. before bringing the patient to the Hickory health camp, where an organization has been set up for the treatment of the disease. In ail cases, it is said, the family physician should diagnose the case before the patient is taken to Hickory, and thus save the time of the staff, there. However, if a diagnosis reveals infantile paralysis, it was said that regardless of race, color or financial circumstances the patient would re ceive full attention. The National Foundation has already sent $100. 000 to North Carolina, and an addi tional amount has been asked to cope with the emergency. No fund rising campaign is in prospect, the National Foundation proposing to use the money on hand as long as it lasts. LOCAL BOND SALES ARE FAR BELOW county:s quota | Total Sales of All Win Bonds Dur ing Present Campaign Less Than One Kur.dred Thousand Dollars With "E" Sales Beyond Fifty Per Cent Mark Total sales of bonds in the Fifth War Loan campaign are 588,845.75. it is revealed this morning by W. D. Farthing, chairman of the War Sav ings Staff, and since the county's quota is Si. 43.000, there is a long way to go before the goal can be reached. Included in the overall quota for the county is an "E bond quota of $90,000. The total sales of "E" bonds are S53.376.75. Of the overall sales S86.5Hfi.75 m bonds have cleaved the Federal Reserve Bank and been officially credited to this county, while the clearances of "E" bnod sales are S4l.376.75. as of July !. Mr. Farthing says. The local bond sales organization is still urging everyone to buy as many bonds as possible during the remainder of the campaign, particu larly those of "E" series It is con tinually pointed out to the people that the war it not won, that it has. on the other hand, just approached the critical stage, and the needs "f ' he government arc great. To fail to buy bonds when possible >s not only 'laying down on the men bearing arm; but is actually some what of a comfort to the enemy. 90 ARE SENT TO INDUCTION POST Large Group of Men Leave for Pre Induction Medical Examination Ninety Watauga county men left recently for Camp Croft, S. C., for their pre- induction physical exami nations. it is revealed by the Selec tive Service Board. Their names fol lows : Frank l.oyd Brown Spencer Presnell Guy Hartley. Henry By Bum Hollars Linney Howard W inkier Troy Ray Cornell Haggle Watson John Baxter Penley Dick Townsrnd Arvi! Frank Greer Letcher Profiitt Allien Moiiroe Presneli Tahnarige Stewart Carrol) Claud Kavon Wilcox Barney Edward Cornell Ira Dean Hannon Hoy Lee Isaacs Grady Potter Dallas Lef Hartley Burley Greer Main Ivey Kobert Ivloore Roy John Greene Johnnie Brooks Lent?. James Howard Smith Charles William Dunn Claude Swanson v. heeler Clay George Fletcher Robert Franklin Miller Barlie Newton Greene Burl Honor. Church Thomas Carey Miller Ivcy Odeil Nelsen Millard Junior Stephens Clemeth Blair MUlev Earl David Aloretz Elbert Lester Moretz (CO.TONUED ON T'AGr. FOUR! HOTEL IMPROVED Mrs. Connie Cook, operator of the Hotel Watauga, has made consider able- improvements in her hostelry during the past few weeks. The street floor section of the building, which had been used 'or the reslau rant, has been converted into addi tional 100ms. with a riiceiy furnished and commodious lobby. The change adds much to the on\enience of the setup, and provides additional loom for those seeking quarters in Boone this season Siate Health Department Intensifies i Precautions Against Infantile Paralysis! Raleigh ? The Stale Bijard of j Health and othr.r agencies continue j a campaign io prevent further ?, spread of an outbreak Xif infantile \ paralysis in Western North Carolina, j which has stricken more than 150 j persons and brought death to at least two. Dr. Carl V. Reynolds, State health officer, said that his agency "hopes to influence people in the infected areas to stay at home, and to pre vent summer camps in the western 'part of the state from accepting children from the polio areas." The health officer said he believed the sudden rise in the number of cases reported in the infected part of the state "is due to the incu bation period which generally takes two weeks intervals." "The report of only two cases since Wednesday of last week, may be an encouraging sign that the peak has been reached and that the de cline in cases has begun. However, tile Slate Health Department cannoi be surt- thai the epidemic is wan ing until further report.-; have been received lrom the infected counties." Dear. I. O. Schaub, director of the i.N. C. State College extension serv ice. said he had written all county and home agents advising against holding 4-H Club encampments be cause of the outbreak. His action, he said, was taken after conference with Dr. Reynolds and other State Board of Health officials. Adjutant General J. Van B. Metts head of the State Guard, announced that the guard's annual training camp at Fort Bragg, scheduled to begin July 7. had been postponed until later because of the polio out break. Miss Ethel Honeycutt. executive secretary of the North Carolina League for Crippled Children, is sued in Chapel Hill a list of "ele mentary precautions to be taken to prevent spread of the disease." Healljf Board Acts To Curb Spr^ ot Polio: Children Barred From Public Meets Heads Lions Dr. G. K. Moose, Boone pharma cist. and the newly installed presi dent of the local Lions Club. BOONE LIONS CLUB INSTALLS OFFICERS Dr. G. K. Moose Is Installed as President of Local Organiza- I Jion For Coming Year Dr. G. K. Moose, proprietor ofi the Boone Drug store was installed j as president of the Boone Lions Club j for the coming year in an intpres- ? sive ceremony at the meeting of thei club Monday evening. Retiring District Governor W. A.; Al-rarns. assisted by Dr. D. J. White- j nor and Dr W M. Matheson, It*- j stalled the officers. Other officers to I serve this year are Guy Hunt, first) vice-president; Dr. C. iL Mock, sec- 1 ohd vice-president; Lee Stout, third I vite-president : Dr. Rob; rt C. Bur-! teed, secretary-! reasurcr, re-elected; : directors. Harry Hamilton. M. R.; Maddux, Dr. W. M. Matheson and j Dr. V,\ Amos Abrums; tail twister.! T. A!. Greer; lion lamer. Dr. Oi'ov Southard, President Moose sr.arie an accept- ; ance speech in which he outlined ! plans for the year':', work i:> the. club. Dr. Busteed read the coimral tees to carry on the work of the1 (CONTINUE!! ON PAOE. J52GHT) New Screen Installed St Appalachian Theatre The Appalachian Theatre announ ce the installation ef ii new brilliant super-white Da-Lite sound screen, which is four feet wider and fcur few higher than the one formerly used and will make for improved vis) or: and sound. This improvement is in line with the Appalachian's policy of giving the patrons of the popular showhouse the very best (service at al! times. Red Cross Surgical Dressing Room Opens The Red Cros.- sugicai dressing rooms wUI be reopened Tuesday of next week, and thereafter will re main cper. each Tuesday. Wednes day and Thursday between I he houvs ci' and ;? uMoek. Volunteer worker? for ro'iio;; the bandages ?ire urgently needed Knitters are alio wanted by the Red Crass to complete ihe Septem ber quota of four turtle-neck sweat ers. AH those who have sweaters on hand are asked to complete tftetn immediately. a<? they are needed at I once for the men in the armed serv ices. All those vrho would like to knii arc asked to get material. Appalachian Theatre Closes to Children In an effort to co-operat..> fully with the county health department ;n its efforts to prevent the spread of infantile paralysis, the manage ment of the Appalachian Theatre states that until "?further notice the playhouse; will be closed to children under 16 years of age. Manager Nor man also states that the same rul ing is in effect at the Yonahlossee Theatre. Blowing Rock, which is under Appalachian ownership. Mr. Norman states that through the air conditioning system the lo 1 cal playhouse is disinfected every day for the safety of its patrons, and that the seats are thoroughly disin fected each day. NO POLIO AT LOCAL HOSPITAL There are no cases of infantile paralysis at the local hospital, it is revealed Wednesday morning, and it is stated that no patient is admitted without an examination by his or her physician. Fourth of July Celebration C&nceUedi by Sponsors After Heailh Dgpari" ment Forbids Children Under \K Years Attending Public GathoT ings; School? Closed in Boone; Symptoms of Polio Are Given With five cases of infantile para lysis teportcd in the county, the board of health met Monday after - 1 noon on call of Chairman W. C. Greene, anu resolution-.; were passed forbidding children nridei 15 years iIrom attending public gatherings, i losing the Boone Demonstration summer school, the Blowing Rock swimming pool, and urging parents o become acquainted \\ itn the symp toms of the disease, in order to pre vent its further spread ill this sec j tien. Following action of the board the ] sponsors ot the Fourth of July celfc J bration called off the event, knowing j that iargi numbers of children I would surely attend, and while little ! time was left to publicize the ean ! cellation of the patriotic rally, the I considerable number of people who came to town gradually went away : when the news was oassed around through circulars and by word of mouth. Thofce Afflicted Those whose illness has been diagnosed as infantile paralysis are: Kayborn Taylor. 4. son of Mr. and ?Mrs. Carl Taylor, of Shut Is Milk. Annette Miller. 2. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Miller, of Stony Fork. Willie Geneva Greene, 14 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Greene, of Boone Koute 2. Pauline Parker, "3, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Parker of Lax on. Dean Carroll, 6. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Carroli. Sr.. Meat Camp. The first two children mentioned arc patients at the Health Camp near Hickory, where hospital units have been set up by the State Board of Health and the National Infantile Paralysis Foundation to treat the disease. It is understood that treat ment must be started within the first two weeks of illness to be effective. Contrary to some belief the health ward did not forbid the holding of public gatherings, only forbade the attendance of children under )fi at such gatherings. Medical opinion in that, children under five yean; of age should not be taken from the honu- premises, and that those up Us lei should bo kept out of crowds. The Symptoms The Health Department has issued the following statement relative to infantile paralysis, and the attend ant symptoms: i Poliomyelitis is an acute systemic disease, caused by a specific filtrable virus, occurring in epidemics and sporadically. An attack may result in paralysis of one- or more groups of muscles. Paralysis does not al ways result from an attack, for there | may be complete recovery or only a weakening of the muscles affected. The onset is usually always char acterised by fever, oftentimc-s with I nausea and vomiting, drowsiness, ir j ratability, stiffness of the neck, and ! occasionally pain and tenderness of | the extremities. These symptoms iare usually present for three or four i days before any signs of paralysis ' develop The paralysis move com | manly " the legs and arms, and less commonly the muscles of respiration and the muscles of the face and eyes. There may be very 1 title crippling ir. the milder forms of the disease, provided proper medical supervision is given the child during the acute and convalescent stages. Possibiy 50 per cent of cases do not result ' in parlysis. ir. fact some of the arses j are so mild that unless there is an j unusual prevalence of the disease in , the community the diagnosis is often I ... Heavy Rains Visit Parts of Watauga Th< drouth was broken in Boorte i ana environs last Saturday after ? noon, and while the rain-.; did not reach all sections of the county in quantities sufficient U.- revive the i parched vegetation, it b fe!t that complete relief from the drouth is on : the way. In Boone one and three-1enths jnches o: rain fell between the ; hours oS 630 and 7:00 o'clock. it is revealed by Professor Juiian Yoder, who maintains the weather station at Appalachian College. Some hail was mixed with the rain, and in the area east of Boone, considerable crop damage is reported from the icy pellets. In some fields, corn, cabbage, etc., was almost stripped, it is related, by the hail. Pooled Lambs Are To Be Weighed on July 14 Lambs for the lamb pool, will be weighed on Friday, July 14. A let | ter giving the weighing schedule 'will be sent to all sheepmen in the j county. County Agent Harry Ham I ilton says he has some additional j packing companies who art interest i ed in buying the pooled lambs this [year, so this should strengthen the ' market on the pooled lambs.
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