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THE DEMOCRAT artejti roedlmn or_ idwrMm Mrt than IM paid-up, nibfcrlptions, your mo ? to 1MM people, on ttM universally used basis of Ave rutin to eech subscriber vol: LX, NO. 29. An Independent Weekly Newspaper ? Established in the Year 1888 BOONE, WATAUGA COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY JANUARY 15, 1948 FIVE CENTS A COPY KING STREET BY ROB RIVERS LACK OF ENOUGH HELP IN the back office of the Democrat for the past few days . . . the man who was to take over Willard Beach's machine failed to show . . . Bill Rush was stricken with pneumonia, but may be back next ?week . . . Ernest Lewis, who sets quite a good string of type, par tially disabled by the birth of a daughter right in the midst of the print shop dilemma ? he had of course anticipated a male heir . . Rivers, weighted down a bit with some personal sadness, but split ing his time, as near as mathe matically possible, between his | duties as an alleged editor and publisher, and those of linotype operator, pressman, sterotyper, ad man, make-up man, and doing a sub-standard job of all . . . Mrs. Rivers laying down her do mestic duties and doing a shift in the front office, to make the difference in the only real labor emergency experienced by the lo cal newspaper since jobs became plentiful and workers few. * * * Don't mind too much the dou ble shift and the accompanying weariness but find a disquiet ing thought in th? fact that we just can't do the right sort of job under this kind of pressure have fears that the Democrat's cherished custom of making the mails right on the dot each Wednesday with daily newspa per precision, may be upset ? we hope not. Than too. the dan ger that "King Street" might give way to routine news of the community, state or nation is a dedd'dly less disturbing thought to the author. ANYWAY, we'll get hold of en ough help one of these days, get some of the grime from our fin ders, and be back on the street, where we need to be ? for the bits of rhyme and reason which constitute this journalistic mon strosity can't very well be gath ered, while one is trying to make a typesetting machine set or a printing press print . . . Anyway the lanky individual who has perhaps made more tracks up and down King for more years than any other local business man ? he just had to bellyache a bit today . . . On the brighter side though, ha finds occasion to again testify 4o the quality of the friendships he has about the tttvQ*v,,uvi No newspaper man in a*y town in the country could ever have, on the whole, a finer bunch of patrons . .. For the past few days they have known of our untenable situation and have cooperated beautifully . . . We thank each one for their willing ness to help out in every way possible ? some have even offer ed to quit their duties, and try to be printers ? We shall always cherish these manifestations of appreciation . . . you jiist can't find better guys than these fel lows along King Street. * * * MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION U becoming concerned over the prevalence of punch boards in the county, and want to gat rid of the illegal devices . . . say lad from Fotcoe section in an effort to pay off $65 worth of punch board losses, forged a series of chacks . . . his father paid them off Monday . . .They ?ay there are hundreds of the devices in the county. * * * SURE THE PUNCH BOARDS are here, plenty of them ... Il legal, to be sure ? as are various types of machines in which coins are inserted, and which are not used for the purpose of vending merchandise. Most of the things the folks here dislike, are illegal ? forbidden by State law ? even including our pet hate ? the car nival ? and ever so often some well-meaning person insistOthat a law be passed by the town for bidding such things . . . We may be about to spill a bunch of ig norance, but it's our impression, just the same ? that city officials, as well as county enforcement of ficers are sworn \ to enforce the laws of the Stat*. The city has no law against murder, rape, bur glary or arson, but it would cer tainly be the duty of a police of ficer to arrest one who commit ted one of these gas house crimes in town . . . The county mak^s no statutes ? about the only thing a sheriff has to operate under is the State law . . . * * * WHATEVER at tUequlilT the folks wmI to be doae with . . (Continued on page ?> *. :t - ,vw' ?. BEATS BUZZARD OF EIGHTIES - .? (iv .. i . . ,l?? , ? ' A typical scan* in Manhattan as th* city battUd Us way out of tha throaa of tha worst blixiard in history. Many commultn wtr? stranded and all flights in and out of tha city wara stranded. Michigan Solon* HON. FRED CRAWFORD G. 0. P. PLANS DISTRICT MEET ??? tV? Michigan Solon to Address Republicans; 20 From Watauga To Attend. Concord ? It has just been an nounced that Hon. Fred Craw ford, Republican Congressman from Michigan, will address a meeting of Republicans of the Ninth Congressional District here on Saturday, Jan. 17th at 7:00 p. m. at the Concord Hotel. Mr. Crawford has been a member of Congress since 1935. In the 1946 election he received 73 percent of the total vote cast in his dis trict. This meeting is sponsored by the Republican Executive Com mittee of the Ninth District. Dave Rendleman of Salisbury is chair man of this committee and Frapk Smith of Lenoir is secretary. The chairman of the local committee on arrangements is Hoik W. S. Bogle of Concord. At this meeting the opening gun of an intensive Republican candidate in 1946 received 45.1 percent of the total vote cast. Watauga county has been as signed 20 representatives for this gathering. More Funds Smokies Park Being Asked Gatlinburg, Tenn., ? The joint' North Carolina ? Tennessee park committee will make a formal request of Congress for more money for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park at a meeting in Washington, January 22. Derision to seek the money to permit more rapid development of the park than is now contem plated by the National Park Service was made here yesterday at a meeting of the Joint com mittee. The request will be presented to four Congressional subcom mittees. Merchants Will Ask Better Freight Service o* The board of directors of the Boone Merchants Association held their regular monthly meeting Tuesday. Among the matters taken up was the inade quate freight service into Boone. A committee consisting of Mr. W. W. Chester, chairman, Mr. Guy Hunt and Mr. J. Conn was ap pointed to investigate this condi tion. They also decided to hold the employer -employee banquet some time late in February. SHERIFF TAKES COPPER STILL Second Still in Two Weeks is Cut by Sheriff Watson And His Deputies. Sheriff C. M. Watson and his deputies, A. R. Church and W. C. Carroll captured a 40 gallon cop per still last Saturday in the basement of the home of Robert Justice near Grandfather moun tain. Sheriff Watson 'found three barrells of apple pummies in the basement and one on the outside, ready for use in making brandy. The alleged operator of the still, Robert Justice, was placed under a $500.00 bond until the hearing which will be held January 17th at the courthouse in Boone. This was the second still cap tured by Sheriff Watson and his men during the past two weeks. A 55 gallon still and 350 gallons of mash was raided December 22, and another was cut down Satur day near Abo. 3500 gallons of mash was destroyed. The mash in the still captured Saturday was in the same furnace which was torn down last year by Sheriff Watson and his deputies. It had been rebuilt and was in operation when the raid was made. DIPTHERIA DATA GIVEN Death of Child Prompts In formation on Diptheria From Health Officer. By DR. ROBERT KINO District Health Officer.) The recent death of a Watauga county child from Diphtheria as well as the fact that a number of cases have been diagnosed this fall has raised many questions about the necessity and values of Diphtheria immunization. The state law requires that babies be vaccinated by the time they are nine months old. While this vac cination which can be given either alone or combined with whooping cough vaccine and sometimes with tctnus antitoxin is suppose to ' Effective for several years, u is not actually safe to depend on one series of injections to protect the baby indefinitely. The best plan is to have the baby revaccinated with one booster dose each year until he is seven years old or to have the child given a skin test to see whether the vaccine is effective or needs to be repeated. The biggest danger is among children who are still too young to attend school and who do not come under the annual inspection by the health authorities. An appeal is made to all parents in the county to contact their family physician or the Health Depart ment on any Saturday or Mon day morning as a check-up on the vaccination of young children. COLDEST WEATHER OF WINTER STRIKES CITY The coldeset weather of the winter descended on ?Boone and environs Tuesday night, and this morning it was found that the mercury had plummeted to six degrees. The cold snap was ac companied by strong winds and a trace of snow. gdnntlnbMh Mserts labor! prefers prk* cots to higher wager 1 ARGENTINE ENVOY VISITS TEE COLLEGE Ambassador Stops Briefly At College on Tour of Educa tional And Industrial Cen ters of the State; Lauds U. S. Educational Plants. Pan-American goodwill made its way to the Appalachian campus Saturday afternoon as Dr. Don Ivanissivich, Argentian Ambassador to the United States, stopped here briefly on a tour of the educational and industrial centers ?f this state. President of the University of Buenos Aires and one of Argen tina's most distinguished surgeons before his acceptance of the abmassadorial post, Dr. Ivanis sivich was optimistic regarding the future peace of the world. "If the United States will furnish the necessary leadership," said he, "there is every reason to be lieve that peace and understand ing with Russia and all other na tions of the world can and will be maintained." "The relations between Argen tina and the United States arc improving every day, and would improve even faster if the press of both countries gave more at tention to the constructive side," Ambassador Ivanissivich said. Shown about the Appalachian campus by Drs. Dougherty and Whitener, the ambassador was greatly impressed by the mature appearance of the student body, and was high in his praise of the educational system of the United States. At the invitation of Lions In ternational, Dr. Ivanissivich has visited throughout the state of North Carolina during the past week, accompanied by his wife, son, and Mr. Hugh Mitchell of Statesville. Mr. Mitchell is coun sellor for Lions International and chairman of a committe on ar rangements for several con ferences being sponsored in Statesville by Lions Internation al and the Collegiate Council of the United Nations. Local Minister Heads Overseas Relief Drive In Watauga County Appointment of Rev. James McKeown, Boone, as chairman of the overseas relief drive in Wa tauga county was announced to day by the North Carolina coun cil of churches, which is sponsor ing the statewide "Fill a Ship With Friendship" campaign, Jan. 25-31. Rev. Mr. McKeown is one of 100 county chairman who will organize community collections throughout the state to gather clothing, bedding, shoes and household goods for shipment through Church World Service, official Protestant overseas relief agency. To be packed for shipment, the materials will go to New Wind sor, Maryland, where the Church World Service Center for this area is located. Oldest and larg est of nine CWS centers scatter ed throughout the United States, the New Windsor Center has capacity for processing nearly a million pounds of relief supplies a month. During the year just ended, 3,712,764 pounds of goods were processed at this center. Of that amount, North Carolinians, who have been in the front' ranks of American giving since the war ended, contributed 661,641 pounds. Other donations were from Virginia, West Virginia, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania, as well as from scattered state* out side the area. Not content to rest on their laurels, the people of North Carolina are now out to build world friendship and save the lives of suffering millions by col lecting a whole shipload of relief supplies. Civic and service organizations are uniting with the churches of the state to make the drive a suc cess. Gifts will be channeled through . Church World Service to the destitute overseas. Distri bution will be on the basis of need, not according to religious, racial or political discrimination. Start buying your son's and daughter's college education now ? continue buying United States Savings Bonds. OIL EXPLORATION IN DENMARK Whan the Naxis occupied Denmark, effort* ?>y Danish-, protp cting company ~?re hailed. This is the first deep test well, nearly 8.000 feet, which has been sunk in Denmark. BURLEY PRICES AT HIGH PEAK i i Sales Continue Daily With Lowered Receipt Due To Bad Weather. Sales are continuing daily on the floors of the Mountain Bur ley Tobacco Warehouses and while receipts are slowed by the cold weather, good sales have been held every day, and prices have hit the highest peak of the season, the operators say. More than 600,000 pounds of burley has been sold since the holidays, it is reported, and farm ers who yet have weed are urged to bring it in and take advantage of the splendid prices. The date for the closing of the auctions hasn't been established, but it is definitely stated that there will be sate just as long 13 there is tobacco to sell QFRMADETO POUO DRIVE Number of Gifts are Received For Fight On Polio Before Official Campaign Starts Even though the March of Himes campaign does not official ly open until January 15, contri butions for the fight against polio are reaching Mr. R. E. Agle, the local, chairman, daily. These ear I'y contributions total >94.50. The 'quota for the county is $1675. Mr. Agle has mailed out letters over the county, asking for contri butions, and would like for the remittances to be made as soon is possible. Coin containers have been placed in public places in Boone and over the county and the cooperation of the public will be appreciated. "Your contribution," says Mr. Agle, "will help save some child ('rom a life spent on crutches or ended at its normal beginning." B. H. Osborne Dies At Washington Home Mr. B H. Osborne, 58, former resident of Watpuga county, died at his home In Washington, D. C. last Tuesday of a sudden illness. He was the son of the late Bud Osborne and had worked many years in Washington as a barber. He is survived by four child ren, Helen and Richard of Sparks, Md., Jimmie and Franklin of Washington, D. C. and one sister, Mrs. William Co#tner of Sparks, Md. BOONE MASONS INSTALL OFFICERS FOR NEW YEAR New officer* of the Masonic lodge were installed at the re gular meeting this week held Fri day evening in the Junior Order hall. The new officers to serve during IMS art: A. R. Smith, master; Richard Kelley. senior warden; B. W. S tailings, junior warden; Edward Clay, secretary; Clyde R. Greene, treasurer; James Barnes, Sr., deacon; j. V. CaudelL Jr, dea Hodges, Jf, steward; Tom Winkler, Jr? stewMd, and W. S. Christian, tyler. Reinvestment <rf tha TVA'sj earnings is pMpoaad by dir actor*. | COOGE LOVILL DIES OF BURNS Boone Man Dies in Coshocton ? Hospital; Rites Held * There Sunday. T. F. (Cooge) Lovill, 54 years old. son of Attorney W. R. Lovill of Boon.e died in a Coshocton, Ohio, hospital last Thursday, 'rom the effects of bums receiv ed some six weeks ago. Mr. I^ov ill was employed at a sawmill operation near Coshocton, and was lighting a fire with coal oil when his clothing was ignited.. His condition had been grave since the accident, and one leg had been amputated in an effort to save his life. Funeral services were held on Sunday from the First Baptist Church in Coshocton and inter ment was in the church demetery. Mr. Lovill was reared in Boone where in former years he had engaged in farming and lumber ing. He was well known for his keen interest in local politics and had wielded considerable influ ence in local elections* He had been making his home with a bro ther, Rom Lovill and Mrs. Lovill in Coshocton for some time. Surviving are a son and daugh ter, Edward Lovill, Bristol, Tenn.; Betty Reeves; the father, W. R. Lovill, Boone; three brothers, Horn Lovill, Fresno, Ohio; Bill Lovill, Greensboro; Robert Lov ill, Detroit. There are two sisters: Mrs. Josephine Eldridge, Balti more, Md., and Mrs. Quentin Johnson, Boone. Daniels Holds On In Grim Fight for Life Raleigh ? Josephus Daniels continued to hold on grimly to life tonight although his doctors and members of his family long ago had given up nearly all hope of his rallying from an attack of pneumonia. A member of the family ? said tonight that Danields, 85-year old editor and former, cabinet member, continued "just the same as he has been" and that his physicians are not encourag ed by the long fight that Daniels has waged against his illness. Daniels is editor and publisher of The Raleigh News and Observ er. He served as Secretary of the Navy under President Woodrow Wilson and as ambassador to Mexico under President Frank lin D. Roosevelt He became ill 10 days ago after catching a severe cold. The cold developed Into an attack of bron chitis and then into pneumonia. Earth and Ores Of Stale Topic of Yoder Last Tuesday Mr. Yoder of the college faculty spoke before the chemistry class on the earth and ores of North Carolina and the United States. Mr. Yoder brought a very good collection of miner al speciemens with him and his lecture was enjoyed very much by the entire class. Miss Hollified who is doing her student teaching in chemistry under Mr. Tripp made the ar rangements for Mr. Yoder to id dress the class as an introduction to tha unit on chemistry of thej earth's ores and soiL HUGE LIQUOR I CARGO SE? | NEAR BOONE Two Hundred and Thirty-Two Cases of Whiskey Are Tak en in Raid on 421; Driver of Track Gives Bond for Ap pearance at Spring Term. The largest seizure of liquor to take place in this county in his tory. perhaps, occurred last Wed nesday, when State Highway Pa trolmen T. G. Robinson and B. Parker captured two hundred and thirty-two cases of the alcohoUc beverage. The capture was made about 5 o'clock in the morning when the heavily-laden whiskey truck was discovered on 421 near the Wilkes county line. The cargo, which is said to have been consigned from Baltimore, Md., was being trans ported by Travis Triplett of Wilkes county, who was placed under a thousand dollar bond for his appearance at the April term of Watauga Superior Court. The patrolmen stored the liquor in the county jail. Understanding is, that under the law, the fluid will have to be sold to the State A. B. C. system. The Judge will authorize its sale perhaps at the spring court term. The inventory of the alcoholics, made by the State officers, indica ted that the contraband cargo, , contained only the so-called blen ded whiskey, and none of the nigher priced brands were found. The list shows that Calvert's Re serve, Seagrams, Schenely's and Philadelphia, predominated, The cases contained fifths, pints, and a liberal amount of the one-half pint containers. BURLEYQUOTA MUST BE SET Growers Must Ask For 1M8 Tobacco Allotments By First Of Month. Applications for new farm bur ley tobacco allotments for 1048 must be filed with the Watauga county AAA committee prior to Feb. 1, 1948, Ned Glenn, chair man, announced today. The only exception to this rul ing is the fact that the operator was discharged from the armed services subsequent to Dec. 31, 1947, in which case 3uch applica tion shall be filled within a reasonable period prior to plant ing tobacco on the farm. Further particulars concerning the eligibility for these allotments may be obtained at the local AAA office. Orders for 1948 limestone are now being accepted by the Wa tauga County Agricultural Con servation Association at the local AAA office. These orders are be ing approved to the extent of the funds available. The cost to the farmer this year is $1.45 per ton and is pay able to the Association at the time the order is placed. Delivery will be made immediately if weather conditions permit. Farm ers are urged to place their orders early to facilitate delivery in time for spring application. During the past year the farm ers of Watauga county have shared in the best agricultural conservation program this coun ty has ever had. During the year that has just passed farmers of the county have received through this program 37,226 bags of superphosphate of various per centages, the total value of which was $75,897.34. 5481 tons of lime were ordered and delivered to farms throughout the emmty. This limestone amounted to $19, 457.55. 52,031 pounds of ciiumm clover, meadow and pasture gran seeds were ordered amounting to $16,607.33. The total value ot these materials is $112,033.21. As an incentive to soil conservation this program has induced farm ers to purchase an additional $25, 000.00 worth of materials. 800 farmers have already tiled their 1948 farm plan worksheet, and those who have not filed are urged to do, so at once. Even with limited funds this year ft is possible to have an excellent pro gram in anticipation of grsatar program^ in the years to came. ? lien Iran SO to KK may tooome V. S. ,' aviation
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