LOCAL AFFAIRS
Mrs. Francis McGhinnis ofi
Washington, D. C., visited lust j
week with relatives and friends
in the county.
Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Trotter and I
daughter Virginia, of Statesville,
visited last week at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Winkler.
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Wilcox and
family left Sunday for Fort
Lauderdale, Fla., where they will
spend a holiday vacation period.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Isaacs of
Elk Park were in town last week.
Mr. Isaacs has returned from an
extended business trip to Detroit,
Mich.
Mr. and Mrs. John Boone,
Duke University, Durham, are
spending the holidays at the home
of Mr. Boone's mother, Mrs.
Esther S. Boone.
Mayor and Mrs. Gordon H.
Winkler and daughters, Anna
Boyce and Barbara, left Saturday
for a two week's trip to Miami,
and other points in the state of
Florida.
Mr. H. C. Ingram of Colbert,
Wash., has been spending a few
days with friends in Watauga, be
fore proceeding to his old home
in Iredell county for a visit. Mr.
Ingram left this section for We
northwest 45 years ago, after
having taught for three years in
the public schools of Watauga
county.
UNION CHURCH SERVICES
Union services will be held at
the Advent Christian Church
Sunday evening at 7 o'clock,
when the sermon will be deliver
ed by Rev. Mr. McKeown of the
Episcopal church. Present plans
of the "ministerial association are
for one union service in the city
each month.
EMPTY STOCKING FUND }
Two new contributors are
noted to the empty stocking fund:
J. O. Cook $1.00 and Mrs. H. I.
Lookabill $5.00. This brings the
number of contributors to the
fund to 22 and the amount ofj
money to $69.90. Mrs. C. C. Farth
ing of Boone contributed nice'
apples to the cause, and others1
made special price concessions on
fruits, confections, etc.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
A Christmas program including
a play "The Prophecy Fullf illed' , |
will be given at Three Forks,
Baptist church, the night before1
Christmas at 7.30 p. m. The pub-i
lie is cordially invited.
SPAGHETTI DINNER
Very delightful yas the spag
hetti dinner given by Sir Guy
Monroe Thomas when he enter
tained at the "House of Seven
Gables". A group of A. S. T. C.
students prior to their going
home for tne Christmas holidays.
Enjoying Mrs. Cottrell's fam
ous spaghetti with its equally
famous sauce were:
"Red" Leatherman, Will Gra
ham, Danny Perkins. Troy Husk
ey, Martin Martin, Bill Holt, Bob
Teidder and the host.
Mrs. F^ank M. Piyn* Entertains
With Christmas Party
The Friday Afternoon Club met
with Mrs. Frank M. Payne on
December 20th, at her home in
Cherry Park.
A life size model of St. Nicholas
was stationed in the entrance hall
to assist in welcoming the guests.
The house throughout was gaily
bedecked with evergreens, and a
brightly lighted tree was the
center of interest in the living
room.
The hostess presented a pro
I gram of music and stories ap
propriate to the season. Mrs. H.
B. Perry, Jr. played a piano solo,
"Tryika , or Sleigh Ride", a Rus
sian number by Tschaikovsky.
Mrs. D. J. Whiiener sang
"White Christmas".
Mrs. J. D. Rahkin read two
humorous stories about Santa in
I i the modern age.
' The guests were invited to the
dining room, where a beautifully
appointed table with colorful and
. delicious refreshments awaited
them. Mrs. Ronda Hardin, Mrs.
James Councill and Mrs. Coun
cill Cooke assisted in serving.
Santa Claus, impersonated by
Frankie Payne, Jr. "led the group
in singing "Jingle Bells", then
sang alone, "Santa Claus is Com
ing to Town", Santa presented
a gift to each one present.
Special guests other than club
members were:
Mrs. James Councill, Mrs. P. O.
Brewer, and Mrs. H. B. Perry, Jr. |
I Worthwhile Woman's Club
Holds Christmas Meeting
The general meeting of the
Worthwhile Womana Club was
held on the evening December j
12th, at the home of Mrs. W. C.
Greer. Hostesses assisting Mrs.
Greer were: Mrs. J. M. Moretz,
Mrs. J. C. Farthing, and Mrs.
Ralph Greer, who served delici
ous refreshments to the guests as
they arrived. The dining table
was gay with red candles and
evergreens, and a i Christmas
tree surrounded with gifts dec
orated one end of the room.
Mrs. R. H. Harmon, president,
was in charge of the business. W.
B. York, member of the student
council, and representing the
Appalachian High School, was
introduced The club voted to
sponsor youth recreation at the
nigh school on Satu'day after
noons. Two club members will
act as supervisors in the gym
nasium and recreation rooms,
beguiling after the holidays.
Final plans for the under
privileged children's paty at the
theatre, December 22, were com
pleted. Toys, fruit and candy are
being secured for 150 children.
The program was in charge of
Mrs. A. P. Eggers. Origin of "O
Little Town of Bethlehem" was
presented in song by two young
girls, Beth Eggers and Betty Ann
Hagaman.
Several members gave Christ
mas customs from other lands,
and all sang, "White Christmas."
Mrs. Eggers read a modern
humorous version of "The Night
Before Christmas."
Gifts were distributed from
under the tree. More than thirty
members were present for this
delightful annual affair.
Cook -Cook
On December 20 Miss Osa Lee
Cook and Mr. Alton Monroe
Cook were married in a quiet
ceremony at the home of Rev. A.
E. Moretz.
The bride is the lovely daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Harley Cook ot
Zionville. She received her edu
cation at Cove Creek school. For
some time she has been employ
ed by the Rexall Drug Comany.
The groom is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Daniel Cook of Boone.
He received his education at
Appalachian high school. He
served two years in Germany,
France and Belgium in the recent
war. He had the rank of Cor
poral when discharged.
After a brief wedding trip the
newly-weds will reside witn the
groom's parents.
Fidelis Class Entertained
At Buffet Supper
The Fidelis class of the Baptist
church was entertained at a buf
fet supper Tuesday night, Dec
ember 17th. at the home of Mrs.
E. S. Quails with Mrs. Quails,
Mrs. Herbert Jones, and Mrs.
Lester Carroll as hostesses.
Christmas decorations were
used in the living room and gifts
brought by the members were
placed under a lighted Christmas
tree. The dining table was cover
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Correction
The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Mountain Burley Warehouse, Inc.,
will be held January 4th, 1 947, at
3:30 p. m., at the Junior Order Hall,
Boone, N. C.
All stockholders are urged to be present.
? H. GRADY FARTHING, Pres.
CLYDE R. GREENE, Sec'y.
ed with a lace cloth and centered
with an arrangement of red tap
ers and holly.
After suppe#the class held its
regular meeting with the presi
dent, Mrs. George C. Greene,
presiding. The devotional service
was conducted by Mrs. Claude
Morris who had as her theme
'The Need for Meditation in
Christmas Living." At the con
clusion of this there was a brief
period of silent prayer while Mrs.
R. L. Tait played softly, "Silent
Night, Holy Night." A Christmas
reading, "Simeon Hears The
Angels^', was given by Mrs.
Ralph Greene. The business meet
ing began with a report by Mrs.
Hale Vance on plans for gifts of
fruit to shut-ins. Mrs. Vance also
presented the schedule of meet
ings for 1947. The secretary's re
port was given by Mrs. ' C. C.
Rogers ana the treasurer's report
by Mrs. Leonard Story. Mrs.
Wiley Smith explained details of
assistance being given to a needy
family.
At conclusion of the business
Little Miss Nancy Quails sub
stituted for Santa Claus and
delivered a gift to each person
present and the teacher of the
claap Jdrs. Frank Miller, was pre
sented a gift from the group.
Miss Ball Married
To Jamas M. Hill
Miss Jean Bell of Griffin, Ga.,
became the bride of James M.
Hill of Rutherfordton, N. C., in a
ceremony performed at the
Methodist parsonage Thursday
afternoon by Rev. S. B. Moss.
Mrs. Hill is a teacher in the
commercial department of Appa
lachian State Teachers College,
where her husband is a student.
NOTICE Or ADMINISTRATION
Having qualified as administratrix
of the estate of James H. Bryan, late
of the county of Watauga, State of
North Carolina, this is to notify all
persons having claims against the
estate of the said deceased to present
them to me for payment within 12
months of the date hereof, or this no
tice will be pled in bar of their re
covery. All those indebted to the es
tate are asked to make immediate pay
ments. This December 21, 1&46
MRS. CORA L. COUNCILS . ADMX
Estate James H. Bryan. Deceased.
12-26 -6c
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
Having qualified as the administra
tor of the estate of A. Cory, late of
the county of Watauga, state of North
Carolina, this is to notify all persons
having claims against the estate of the
Mid deceased to present them to me
for payment within 12 months of the
date hereof, or this notice will be pled
in bar of their recovery. All those in
debted to the said estate are asked to
make immediate payment. This Dec
ember 16. 1946.
C. L. DULA, Administrator.
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WISH FOR YOU
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GOOD CHEER
AND
HAPPINESS
AT
CHRISTMASTIME
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Miss Mollie Hodges became
the bride of Mr. S. B. Roten
Wednesday morning, December
18 at the office of Edw. N. Hahn.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Carl Hodges of Shulls
Mills. The groom is the son of
Mr. and Mrs. Millard Roten of
Laurel Springs. The ceremony
was performed by Magistrate
Hahn.
CARD or THAJfKS
We wish to express our thanks and
Uncere appreciation for the kind
ness and sympathy shown during the
illness and death of our husbana and
father. WlllUm If. Hodges
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Phone 47 Boone, N. C.
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Peace and
Good Will
Lighting the way to better
fellowship and good will
towards all it Christmas.
That it may be ? truly
happy Christmas for each
of you is our ardent wish.
SMITH'S
ESSO STATION
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DR. L. E. WELLMAN
Optom?tri?l
MOUNTAIN CITY, TENN.
Office Days: Tuesdays, Wednes
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May
CHRISTMAS
Bring You
JOY
AND GLADNESS
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you and yours
at
Christmastime.
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Have you ever thought
of Christmas as a birthday party ? a
birthday party that goes all over the
world at once ? That is why Christ
mas is so joyous ! Everybody is a
participagj in this big. grand, world
wide party, with Santa Oaus the
host !
And here we are, on the Eve of
Christmas, sending you our very
liest wishes for a joyous time at this
great Birthday Party. >
Hollar's Grocery
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DEC. 23
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MONDAY
DEC. 23
Leo Gorcey sad the Dead End Kids
-to- ?
"SPOOK BUSTERS"
Alio Sport ? Cartoon ? Musical
TUESDAY
DEC. 24
Zane Grey's "SUNSET PASS*
? Starring ?
JAMES WARREN
Phis Cartoon
WEDNESDAY
DEC. 25
2 and 4 o'clock
"MAN FROM RAINBOW VALLEY"
in Magnacolor, starring
MONTE HALE ? ADRIAN BOOTH
Alio Comedy and Cartoon
WEDNESDAY
DEC. 25
7 and 9 o'clock
"BACHELOR'S DAUGHTER"
? with ?
Gail Russell - Clair* Trevor
Aim Dvorak Adolph Menjou
Comple program change matinee and nit*
THURSDAY
DEC. 26
"SINGING ON THE TRAIL"
with the Hooeier Hotshots and
Kan Curtis Jaff Donnail
Alio Cartoon and Featurette
FRIDAY
DEC. 27
"CORNERED"
? Starring ?
DICK POWELL with WALTER SLEZAK
Plus M.GJ4. New.
SATURDAY
DEC. 28
11 o'clock
"LIGHTNING RAIDERS"
? with ?
Butter Crabbe - A1 "Fussy" St. John
Also Comedy and Serial
SATURDAY
DEC. 29
7 o'clock
"DEADLINE FOR MURDER"
? Starring ?
Paul Kally - Kant Taylor - Jerome Cowan
Plus Cartoon ? Sport ? Serial
MONDAY
DEC. 30
"FIGHTING LADY"
in Technicolor
Narration by Lieut. Robert Taylor
Also Cartoon ? This is America ? Sport
TUESDAY
DEC. 30
2-4-7.9
"JESSE JAMES"
? Starring ?
TYRONE POWER - HENRY FONDA
Plus Man's Pest Friend Cart 000
Late Show
NEW YEAR'S
EVE PARTY
11 o'clock
Broadway Master Story Teller
Mark Hellinger Gives You
Ernest Hemingway's
"THE KILLERS"
WEDNESDAY
Jan. 1. 1947
"NOBODY LIVES FOREVER"
? Starring ?
John Garfield - Geraldine Fitzgerald
tt-U AWARE ?
We can't come to each of
our customer's doors to
extend greeting, so we
are taking this opportu
nity to say to all of you:
"Let there be light, song
and gladness in 'your
heart." That is the wish
we send you with this
Christmas greeting. May
peace reign supreme!
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REV. RUFUS MITCHELL r
EVANGELIST RUFUS MITCHELL
will preach at the Gospel Tabernacle
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29th
at 3 o'clock P. M.
Everyone invited. Interesting subject.
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