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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-03
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Hurlers to Beat
Leaders Badly, 16 to 9
ny GAYLE TALBOT. Ir.
Associated Press Snorfs Wraf~r

Invasion or south Texas by tho northern clubs which WA int uf nMmWM
seemed to think would demonstrate n marked superiority nn thr part nA
the northern clan, so far has proved an enormous flop
The first round OF the swing through the southern end m nn stale
closed yesterday and OF the NJ games played in tc last three dalH fhi
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-03
Rain, Hail and High
Water Halt Major
Leaguers Yesterday
BY WILLIAM y. CHAPMAN
Associated Press Sports Writer

Rain, hail and high water SO swept the big league trail yesterday that
aly one game survived to Its normal finish. and II the Boston Red SN
nad gained their wish this one also might have been tossed overheard.
mere Sas insufficient rain at Fenway Park to save the Hub Hose from
the Athletics, who won by a score ~ 8 ID 10 make It three out of four
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-03
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-03

THE
TENAS LEAGUE
Thursdays Results

Shreveport Is, Waco 3.
San Antonio Il. Dallas Z.
Beaumont IN. Fort Worth Z
Houston ri. Wichita Fails s
STANDING M n Ctnhx
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-03

MrIltrir. Ca farmers HmN w
ADOPTED "a SLOGAN rf bigger Anl
better peanuts They as az ID +.
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-03

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
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LEAGUr

IN. HlffNa lNIEtNN tUt.
Standing az the Clubs
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-05-02
ALMOST
READY FOR OPENING

Announcement of the opening of
Spainhours' new store in the H. W.
Horton building is to be made with
in few da US, according to Manager
R. F. McDade.
From available information it
would appear that the new store will
be more modern and complete than
those usually found in towns twice
the size of Boone. The ready-to-
wear and millinery departments will
be greatly improved and will occu-
by the mezzanine floor and will be
in charge of Miss Helen Patterson.
A thoroughly modern shoe depart
ment is to be added for men, wom-
end and children, and will be under
the direction of competent shoe
salesman. This department will
specialize in unusual sizes and
widths, varying in ladies' lasts from
triple A to triple E. The Queen
Quality and Enna-Jetticks line will
be featured.
1t is understood that elaborate
plans are being made by the man
agement for entertainment on the
opening date.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-05-02
PROTECT BEAN CROP
FROM MEXICAN BEETLE

AS the early garden beans begin
TO come through the soil, the Mexi-
can bean beetle begins to come from
winter quarters and to feed upon the
tender leaves of the young beans.
"By the middle of May, most of
the beetles have left their winter
quarters, the last emerging about the
first of June" says C. H. Brannon,
extension entomologist at State Col
lege." This beetle is the most Sc
rious enemy of beans in North Car
olina. Since coming into the state
in 1921, it has spread practically
over the entire state and has caused
tremendous damage. Every person
who expects to grow beans, should
plan to protect his crop by spraying
or busting with poison. Under favor
able conditions, the pest will in
crease at an enormous rate and will
totally destroy a crop of beans if
no control measures are used. If the
beans are sprayed or busted in time,
however, full crop may be harvest
ed regardless of the beetle"
1t is well to keep in mind, says
Mr.. Brannon, that the Mexican
beetle feeds on the under side of the
leaves. Usually both the spiney
larvae and the adult beetles are
found feeding together. When dam
age is severe, all parts of the bean
plant above the ground are fed upon
and the plant may be completely
destroyed. The beetle prefers the
common garden, lima or butter
beans with a second choice of the
beggar weed. Where infestation IS
heavy, the insect may damage cow
peas and soybeans.
To control the beetle, the poison
must be applied to the under side
of the leaves. Magnesium arsenate
has proved to be the safest and
most effective posion, but calcium
arsenate may be used if properly
mixed with lime, recommends Mr..
Brannen.
Effective methods of fighting the
beetle are given in extension folder
%, published by the extension serv-
ice at State College, Raleigh, and
those interested may have copy of
this publication on application to
the agricultural editor.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-05-02
MEAT CAMP NEWS

Meat Camp, May Miss Zilda
Wilson of the Beaver Dam section
spent the weekend with her sister,
Mrs. Grady Wilson.
Rev. Lloyd B. Cole of Boone r. +.
D. 2, will preach at Pleasant Valley
M. E. church next Sunday, May 5th,
at p. m. Also he will hold prayer
services at Hopewell church on the
same day at 1880 p. m.
Born, April IS, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Winebarger, 13-pound daugh-
ter.
Rev. L. A. Wilson preached at
Profits Grove Baptist church Sat-
urday, April 27 at II a. m.
1t is understood that a revival
will begin at Profits Grove church
on the nigh tof May 10th.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-05-02
BOONE Hi SCHOOL
COMMENCEMENT
Closing Exercises Begin Next Sun
day Evening With Baccalaureate
Sermon by DR.. w. o. Gordon; Sc
nior Play Thursday Evening

The commencement program of
the Boone high school will begin
with the baccalaureate sermon which
will be delivered by DR.. Will o. Cor
don of Cove Creek This service will
be held in the Boone Methodist
church on Sunday, May ~, at 8
o'clock in the evening
On Thursday evening, May 10th,
the senior play will be presented.
This will be given in the college au-
ditorium at s p. m. The play is en-
titled, "The Family Honor" which
has for its theme, Truth crushed to
earth shall rise again" Mr. Winn al
lows an orphan girl to bar disgrace
in order to hide his daughters theft
and preserve the family honor A
strong love affair, which runs thru
out all five acts, becomes very tragic
at times. Into this is woven delight
full comedy, which is supplied by two
colored characters, who do not allow
dull moment during the entire
play.
Following is a list of characters:
John Winn, a nearby farmer who
dotes on family honor, Luther Jeff
coat.
Nell Vim, his daughter who loves
Jack Dane, Nell Trivette.
Sara Seal, her companion, loved
by Jack Dane, Inez Gragg.
Jack Dane, young doctor just out
of college, Walter Edminsten.
Duke Duval, Frenchman, who
wants wife, Len Hagaman.
Maggie Vim, spinster sister of
John Winn, Iva Dean Wilson.
Judge Ways, friend of the Wins,
Roger Greene.
Buzz Green, DuvaPs colored help,
Councill Cooke.
Paddle While, Winn's colored
help, Pearl Cooke.
The play is under the direction IF
Miss Nell Coffey and Professor
Hewitt, and they are promising the
public an evening Of delightful en-
! tertainment
The class day exercises will be
given on the evening of May 17th,
in the college auditorium, beginning
at o'clock. The senior class, con-
sisting of forty members, will rem
! der this program.
The literary address will be deliv-
cred on Saturday, May 18th, in the
college auditorium, beginning 1T
1880 a. m. The speaker will be an
nounced later.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-05-02

A pre-school clinic will be held at
the following places on the dates
named:
Boone school, May 8.
Cove Greek school, May 8.
Blowing Rock school May 10.
There will be a doctor and state
nurse at each of the above places
for the purpose of making a physical
examination of all school children
who will enter school next term for
the first time. This examination
will be free to the children.
Parents are asked to bring their
children to any one of these places
Examinations will start at 9 o'clock
a. m.
No treatment will be given at
these clinics, only a thorough exam
ination of the children and advice of
a doctor as to corrective treatment.
Parents, if you value the health
of your child, do not neglect this.
SMITH HAGAMAN,
Secretary Board of Health.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-05-02
Mr.. YOUNT TALKS TO CIVITANS

Rev. j. A. Yount, pastor of Grace
Lutheran church here, was in charge
of the program at the meeting last
week of the Civitan club. He made
an interesting and helpful talk along
the lines of boys work, emphasized
the previous week by Mr.. Stanley A.
Harris, National Boy Scout execu-
tive. Following Mr.. Yount's ad-
dress, informal talks were made
urging the appointment of a county
farm demonstration agent. 1t was
pointed out by Mr.. G. P. Hagaman
that one of the reasons why Wat
auga had not secured Kraft cheese
plant was because the company re-
fuses to go into counties where there
is no farm agent. The club at re-
cent meeting unanimously endorsed
the farm agent idea, and it is ex
pected that the organization will
keep up the fight until some def
mite action is taken by the county
commissioners. The meeting this
week will be held at the Daniel
Boone hotel at 12:45 p. m.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-05-02
NORMAL NOTES

Mr. James Moore's music class
gave an interesting and entertaining
program in the college auditorium
Monday evening, which was thor
oughly enjoyed by a large audience.
Miss Mary Davis, piano pupil of
Mrs. l. G. Greer, will give a gradu-
ating recital next Monday evening.
Prof. A. r. Smith will assist with
several vocal solos.
Mr.. J. K. Perry of the Cove
Greek section was at the college on
Tuesday and made talk to the
students. The aged gentleman is a
good friend to the college and is al
ways welcomed.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-05-02
NEXT WEEK NAMED
CLEAN up PERIOD
Mayor Hodges Requests All Proper
ty Owners to. Clean Up Premises
and Place Rubbish Convenient for
Hauling Away

By order of Mayor John W.
Hodges, the week beginning Mon
day, May 9th, is designated as a
general cleanup period for the
city, during which time all prop
erty owners are requested to make
their premises slightly and to COL
lect all rubbish and plunder
therefrom. Trucks will be pro-
vided and the citizens are request
ed to cooperate by placing the
rubbish at convenient points along
the streets SO that it may be east
ly collected.
This order applies also to va
cant lots and the mayor and other
town officers are anxious that all
residents of this beautiful city
lend a willing hand in this effort
to make it more beautiful.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-05-02
WILL EXPLORE
SMOKY MOUNTAIN PARK

D Plans for an exploring expedition
in June into the widest and most
rugged parts of the Great Smoky
Mountains National Park area in
Western North Carolina, are an
nounced by the Asheville Times,
sponsor of the adventure.
The principal objective of the ex-
petition will be the discovery, If
possible, of Indian picture writings,
which according to Cherokee Indian
stories, exist on the unexplored and
rrecipitous cliffs in the Sawtooth
country, but concerning which there
is no authoritative record. They will
also seek Indian relics and study the
animal and tree and plant life IN
those sections of the Great Smokes
which have been visited by few if
any white men.
The best qualified Boy Scout in
" Western North Carolina will be a
srrvnshsr soSz&hise essasetitien nex-
ploring party will consist of two
members of The Times editorial
staff and the Boy Scout. The Boy
Scout organization in Western North
Carolina will conduct contests in
every troop in every town and coun-
ty in this district. Prizes and med
ais will be awarded to the best Boy
Scouts in each troop, town and
county. The winning scouts in the
local contest Will then compete with
the winners from other towns and
the winner in the final elimination
will be given the expedition trip
with all his equipment and expenses
furnished.
The exploring party will establish
base camp at Indian Gap, on the
crest of the Smokes accessible to
pack horses. From this point the
explorers will travel afoot with their
equipment on their backs. They
will use homing pigeons to send oc-
casional reports 10 .Asheville and for
emergency communication if neces-
sary. They plan to be gone about a
month.
Horace Kephart of Bryson City,
noted author, outdoor sportsman and
authority on the Great Smokes, is
chief advisor to The Times in rout-
ing and planning the expedition.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-05-02
ROAD WORK SUSPENDED

Mr.. T. H. Coffey of Blowing
Rock has made two trips to Raleigh
within the past few days, going be-
fore the highway commission trying
to get work resumed on the Yonah-
lossee road. The contractors failed
some time ago and, of course, aban-
doned the work. Mr.. Coffey is
hopeful that work will begin again
in the very near future. Deputy
Sheriff H. A. Hagaman attached all
the property of the company Tues
day, save two steam shovels, and de-
posted it on lot in Blowing Rock
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-05-02

Rev. Myles D. Blanchard (above)
of Boston, Mass, and Rev. Gordon
o. Reed of Live Oak, Fla, opened a
series of evangelistic meetings Tues
day night with the local Advent
Christian church Mr.. Blanchard is
connected with the Advent Chris
tian General Conference of Ameri-
ca under the auspices of the board
of home missions. Mr.. Reed is sec
retary of the All-Southern Mission
society with offices in Bridgeport,
Ala. These evangelists have been
together for a number of campaigns
in Florida, Georgia and the Caro-
linas and, having a break in their
schedule, came to Boone.
Both evangelists are ordained
ministers. Mr.. Reed will lead the
singing and do the solo work. Mr..
Blanchard will present the gospel
message each evening at 7:45. Next
Sunday Evangelist Blanchard will
open series of meetings in Lenoir
and Evangelist Reed will carry on
the preaching here in Boone.
The subject for Wednesday night
will be "How Big Are You?" The
public is invited to hear these men
and their messages in sermon and
song.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-05-02
Change of Opinion in
Regard to School Bill

County Superintendent of Schools
Smith Hagaman has just returned
from Raleigh where he attended the
School of Economy" of the county
ST perintendenCs and chairmen uf
boards of education. Concerning the
meeting Mr. Hagaman says:
1T was a week of real study and
comparison CT county school financ-
ing. There was very distinct
change of attitude on the part of
many county superintendent in
reference to the Hancock school bill.
This change has come about from a
better understanding of the bill and
its effect on the schools of the state.
The new school law, while intended
as an economy measure, was not in
tended as measure that would in
any way injure the schools, and
most of the school folks now see no
danger of damage to school effici-
ency.
''Under the new law there will be
d strict application of the best pos
sible business administration in ev-
cry department of school conduct to
the end that school taxes shall be re-
duced, and l have not been able up
to this good hour, to find a taxpayer
who will object to this.
''It was the concensus of opinion
that it was a worthwhile meeting,
ir fact very valuable study"
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-05-02
Miles Love Arrested
on Whiskey Charge

Miles Love, erstwhile resident of
the Beech Greek section, but lately
living across the line in tennessee,
was arrested Friday night by
Sheriff Farthing and Deputy H. A.
Hagaman, at the home of Avery
Presnell, this county, and is now
held in Jail at Newland on a charge
of manufacturing whiskey. The
warrant was issued in Avery county,
Love having been found at a distii-
lery in this state. He is also said to
be wanted in Carter county, Tenn,
On charge of wife beating.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-05-02

Raleigh special to Greensboro
News. David H. Blair's expected
resignation as commissioner of in
ternal revenue worries Raleigh Dem
ocrats who are wondering if the
quiet Quaker is not coming back to
North Carolina, hop into the United
States senatorial race and give the
Democracy the worst scare, if not a
big beating, that it has had since
Marion Butler succeeded Ransom.
The Raleigh Republicans favor Dis
trict Attorney Irwin B. Tucker and
all Republicans appear to desire a
peaceful Democratic primary with
out any opposition to Senator Sim
mons. Ordinarily the Republicans
would favor the biggest primary
fight in the history of North Caro-
lima but an unopposed Simmons
would be exactly to the Republican
liking. They would have a very fair
chance of beating Mr.. Simmons OF
any other Democrat in the 1896
election. Eastern North Carolina is
in mind to do western North Caro-
lina's trick. The western countie:
gave the Hoover majority, and the
east is very sore over Simmons.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-05-02
MOTHERS DAY AT METHODIST
CHURCH HERE NEXT SUNDAY

In 1908 Miss Anne Jarvis, a school
teacher in Philadelphia, celebrated
the first Mothers Day in memory of
her mother. Believing that others
shared her OWE feelings, she began
a movement to have others celebrate
the day throughout the nation. The
appeal struck a responsive chord in
every heart, and the movement soon
gained international scope; so that
today, 21 Years after it's inception,
and within the lifetime of it's foun-
der, Mother: Pay has become a
worldwide institution. And why
should it not be? While the day it
self is comparatively new, yet moth
crhood itself is as old as the human
race. Across the centuries we
tt ace its influence, and wherever
we come upon it we find the trust
faith and the deepest love.
Oftentimes in the rush and hurry
CT this busy life, we take too many
things for granted. In the days that
come and go like the ticking of the
clock we have tendency, almost
criminal, to neglect to rightly be-
stow our affections. We seem TO
wish it to be understood by our low
ed ones that we love them, and in
view of this we fail so many times
too many times-to pause long
enough to indicate perceptibily our
love. Especially is this. true with
reference to our mothers, the Build
l4ers es4ofa ; civilization. Throughx the
ithoughtfulness- of Miss Jarvis, one
day in the year has been designated
as Mothers Day, day when we
pause, think of mother, express in
tender terms our love for her, her
day-her day, her glad day.
Next Sunday morning at the
Methodist church, at IL o'clock, a
Mothers Day service will be held.
The pastor, Rev. Claude H. Moser,
will preach a special sermon to the
mothers of the church. While May
II is the day designated as Moth
ers' Day, this special service will be
held May 5th for the reason that the
pastor will be away on the second
Sunday. Last year this service was
not held for the same reason. We
must not neglect it this year. A spe-
cial service is being arranged, reserv-
ed seats for the mothers of the
church will be provided, special mu-
sic will be rendered by the choir,
and every arrangement is being
made that this service may be their
service. 1t is urged that every moth
er be present on that day and occupy
seat in the pews reserved for her.
Special announcement of this service
is being sent to every mother in the
church with the hope that every eff
fort will be made to attend the serv-
ice next Sunday morning. 1t is also
urged that all children, young and
old, worship with their mothers on
this day, at this service. May we
make this day, Sunday, May S, a
church-going day for Methodism in
Boone.-Contribut
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-05-02

DR.. Henray A. Brown, 80, pastor
emeritus of the Baptist churches of
Winston-Salem, and one of the best
known and most beloved ministers
of the state, died early Thursday
afternoon at the home Of his daugn-
ter in the Twin City. He was Con-
federate veteran and for more than
40 years was pastor of the First
Baptist church of Winston-Salem.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-05-02
HAYES-GRAGC

Married on last Wednesday Mrs.
John Gragg Of Hodges Gap to Mr..
Joe Hayes of Lovill, Rev. E. c.
Hodges performing the ceremony.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-05-02

The two-story addition to w. l..
Holshouser's store is rapidly ap-
preaching completion. The brick
walls were expected to be finished
this week, so that the workmen
could start on the interior finishing.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-05-02

Mr.. Duke Hollar was taken to
Grace Hospital, Banner Elk, last
week, where he was Immediately
operated on for appendicitis. His
condition was rather serious, but he
is now slowly improving.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-05-02

Mr. Spencer Galyen was very Sc
riously hurt last week when he was
thrown from truck which ran over
him. Mr.. Galyen was sitting in the
back of the TRUCK, driven by Chas.
Young Young started to turn
around and Galyen was thrown off
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-05-02

About $50 citizens have registered
ir order to vote in the town election
to be held here next Tuesday. So far
.enly one ticket has been announced
for mayor and board of aldermen
and whether any other candidates
will be announced or voted for, is
not known.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-05-02

Mr.. z. T. Greene and family have
moved back to their farm near Blow
ing Rock after spending the winter
near Granite Falls, where Mr..
Greene was principal of Grace
Chapel elementary graded school.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-05-02

Much interest is being shown in
the town election, which will be held
here next Tuesday. Miss Doris
Greene, registrar, announces that
an unusual number of voters hts
registered for the election.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-05-02

the truck. The truck was backed
over Him before he could move out
of the way. Mr.. Galyen was rushed
Immediately to Boone, where the
doctor there found no broken bones,
bat thought perhaps he might be in
jured internally.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-05-02

A very successful meeting at the
Presbyterian church, conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Keys of Bristol, closed
Wednesday night. A wide intere
was manifested in the meeting by
all denominations. Rev.M Hicks and
Rev. Mr.. Moser, together with a
large number of other Boone people
attended several of the services. A
number of additions were made to
the church.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-05-02

1t has become city of its in
habitants no longer expect the
school teachers to be good examples.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-05-02

Mrs. Sallie Reeves and daughter,
Miss Lena, have returned to Blow
ing Rock, after having spent some
time with their daughter and sister,
Mrs. Ernest Davis of Hot Springs,
Va.