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Watauga Democrat., 1930-10-16


DR.. G. K Moose of Boone was
named governor of Carolina Civilians
at the morning session Of the Green's
boro convention Monday, when mem
bers of the organization from both
Carolinas were in attendance at one
of the most outstanding district as
semblies in the history of the organi-
zation.
This signal honor comes to DIR.
Moose in appropriate recognition of
his unselfish service to Civitan. He
was the first president of the Boone
organization, which is now recognized
as one of the foremost in the State,
and it was largely through his enter
prise that the club has reached its
present high peak of usefulness. He
has been active in local, State and
district Civitan activities, and rich
ly deserves the high post rendered.
j. Frank Moore, of Boone, has
likewise contributed to a marked de-
gree to the cause of Civitan, and is
being congratulated upon his stimuli
taneous appointment as district sec
retary-
The attendance cup was awarded
to the Boone Club which had nine
members in attendance at the con-
vention, as follows. Russell Hodges,
president; G. K. Moose, J. F. Moore,
|. G. Greer, M. P. Critcher, C. A..
Harris, Clyde R Greene, Austin E.
South and Gordon Winkler.
Watauga Democrat., 1930-10-16
Dis and Dat
I'm Watauga
MUD-SLINCINC SEEMS TO
BE GONE FOREVER.

Last Saturday afternoon, Josiah
William Bailey, Democratic nominee
for the United States Senate, deiiv-
cred an address in the courthouse
here. During his discourse of more
than an hour Mr.. Bailey flayed the
national Republican administration,
and, of course, presented his side of
the argument in fiery manner. But
not once did he mention the name of
his opponent, Congressman George
sPritchard. Old timers can remem-
Der when an audience gathered for
the purpose of hearing a campaign
speech would have been sorely disap-
pointed had the candidate failed to
tear into his opponent like a wildcat,
and use every sort of disparaging re-
mark calculated to bring discredit to
his candidacy.
But that brand of political tactics
seems to be taboo in the campaign of
1880. Several speakers, representing
both political parties, have addressed
Watauga audiences and, like Mr.. Bal
ley, each of them refrained from the
sorry practice of personal slufs. The
voter has at last come to the place
where he chooses for a candidate to
run on his own merits, rather than
the shortcomings of his opponent.
Watauga Democrat., 1930-10-16
MOUNTAINS CLOTHED IN
NEW GARMENTS.

The receding year has brought a
most wonderful change in Watauga
County. Just a few days ago hill
and valley were clothed in emerald
green, flowers bloomed profusely in
home gardens, and it seemed that
summer would last forever. But the
sFros1 King paid the section a visit
and his lingering stay left an indeli-
BILE reminder of autumn on the land
scape The stately oak, the maple,
the chestnut, the hickory and the
poplar are now clothed in color, each
seeming to vie with the other in the
rich shades of their raiment. The
mountains have never been more
beautiful than now. If it would be
possible to pick up the average city
dweller, who has spent his life with
in "four walls, and transplant him
by magic to one of Watauga's noun
tain tops, the gorgeous scene that
would greet his eyes would fire his
skeptical mind and his first words
would go something like this: 81
don't believe it-no such beauty as
this ever existed"
But the tourists persist in paying
their visits during the summer, COM
ing to Watauga in search of rem
devious from the sweltering heat Of
the lowlands. If they'd try it once
in chestnut time," while the beau
ty of autumn fingers, the tourist sea.
son in Watauga would be extended
to Thanksgiving.
Watauga Democrat., 1930-10-16
Thomasville Orphanage
Will Receive Supplies
From Baptist Churches
l. C. Greer Issues Call for Churches
of Three Forks Association to
Rally to Aid of Baptist Home.
Institution in Dire Need.

For the past number of years it
has been the custom of several Wa
tauga Baptist churches to send loads
of provisions to the Thomasville Or
phanage. Their interest in the char
liable work has been greatly appre-
ciated by the uperintendent, and
has resulted in concerted effort be-
ing put forth by Three Forks Asso-
citation to carry to the orphanage, on
October "a, a caravan loaded with
Watauga's choice edibles. Professor
|. G. Greer, prominent lay worker
Of the association and trustee of
Mills Home, has sent out the follow
ing letters to the Sunday Schools of
Three Forks Association:
To the Sunday School Superintend-
ents, Three Forks Association.
Dear Superintendents:
Perhaps in all the history of the
Baptist ,Orphanage at Thomasville,
the institution has not been in such
dire need of food supplies and mon
ey as at the present time.
Frequently some of the churches
in the association had veen sending
truck loads of produce, to this insti-
tuition. This is always appreciated. In
order that we may do something real
ly worthwhile for the children there,
we are asking that every church in
the association, this fall, try and
send truck load of produce. 1t will
be much better if all this food sup
ply could go in as near as possible
at the same time. Friday, October
"a, has been set aside for the pur-
pose of making the trip to Thomas
vile. We are asking that every Sun
day School in the association take
this matter up next Sunday, and see
If they can arrange to send a truck.
If any church is not able to furnish
truck or an entire load it can join
in with some nearby church. Each
Sunday School should have a commit
tee to look after collecting. and load
ing these supplies.
Try and see that every family in
your church contributes something
to this worthy cause. The trucks
should be loaded Thursday afternoon
in order that they might leave early
Friday morning. The load should
consist of apples, potatoes, cabbage,
turnips, rutabagas, canned goods, etc.
Anything that children need to eat.
DR.. Keller suggests hat they will not
be able to handle many loads of cab
bage as they are very perishable,
but apples and potatoes are very
much in demand.
All trucks are asked to assemble
at the Baptist Church in Boone not
later than $3.50 o'clock, Friday morn
ing. They will leave Boone not later
than o'clock. This will enable you
to get to Thomasville in time for
dinner, see the institution and re-
turn home that afternoon, if you do
not care to spend the night. Lett
each driver take someone along with
him to see the institution.
The Lord has blessed us with good
crops. Let's take day off and make
these homeless children happy byI
dedicating some of these products
to a worthy cause.
Please notify me by Tuesday if
you are planning to send truck.
|. G. GREER,
Trustee, Mills Home.
Watauga Democrat., 1930-10-16
JOHNNY JOHNSTON DEVELOPS
GREAT SQUAD AT COLLEGE.

johnny Johnton, coach at Appa-
lachia for the past year, is "doing
his stuff" with the husky bunch of
gridders he has under his direction.
Beginning last season with a green
team, Coach Johnny has developed a
powerful football machine that is ex-
pected to upset the dope" in Little
Seven circles. Harry Griffin has the
following to saw about Mountaineer
football in the Sunday Charlotte OBJ
server:
Johnny Johnston is popping
things up at Appalachian State this
season, and followers of the team be-
lieye he is going to make plenty of
trouble in the Little Seven" from
the very start.
Saturday his team started against
the sternest of competition, meeting
Catawba under the famous and al
most unbeatable Charlie Moran.
Next Saturday they battle Allan
tic Christian and are out to make
hte opposition step. Johnston has a
big heavy line which is fast develop
ing into a powerful forward wall
that will make wagon path holes for
the backs"
Watauga Democrat., 1930-10-16
Delphian Chapter Is
Organized in Boone;
Mrs. Moore President
Miss Pearl Roller, National Secre-
tary, Presides Over Organization
Meeting Tuesday. To Be
Called Yonahlossee Chapter

On Tuesday, October 18th, a num-
Der of enthusiastic women met at
the Critcher Hotel and perfected the
organization of local DelphIan
Chapter. The chapter meeting day
and the place of meeting will be an
nounced later through the paper.
Over twenty years have passed
since the inception of the Delphian
movement, planned in the interest of
higher education, personal improve
ment and social progress-the Del
phian plan is not designed especial
ly for the experienced or college
trained person, but for the repre-
sentative and progressive women of
every community, whatever their pre-
vious educational advantages may
have been. This course is in the hb-
eral or fine arts subjects, is systema-
tized, correlated and given in Sc
quences, thus enabling the busy wom-
en- to keep abreast of the times.
Among the contributors to the Del
phian plan of study are twenty or
more of our foremost educators from
among our leading universities, thus
securing the latest and best on the
subjects ambodied in the curricu-
lum. The study also includes current
events in world activities.
This organization has grown to be
the largest one along purely cultural
lines in America and has an enrol
ment reaching into hundreds of thou
sands. The Boone chapter will re-
main open for limited time to give
those who desire to enroll in the
chapter the advantages and honor of
a charter membership. The meeting
Tuesday was presided over by the
Delphian national secretary, Miss
Pearl Roller, whose headquarters is
in st. Louis and Chicago.
The name chosen for the Boone
organization was Yonahlossee Del
phian Chapter The national organ.
izer paid a tribute to the interest
and loyalty of a Bristol Delphian
Mrs. Charles L. Bowers, whose in
terest in Boone and her own daugh-
ter's getting the Delphian courses
resulted in the formation of the To-
cal chapter, putting Boone nation
ally on the map and linking it with
the thousands of existent chapters
throughout the United States.s
Following is list of the officers
Watauga Democrat., 1930-10-16

The much-talked-of link of road
way extending from Sugar Grove
down the river in the direction of
Butler, has at last been assumed for
maintenance by the State Highway
Commission. The action was taken,
at the Raleigh meeting last week,
and DR.. H. B. Perry, of Boone, is in
receipt of letter from r. A. Dough
ton, chairman of the State Highway
Commission, enclosing the official
bulletin of the action. The text of
the letter is as follows:
81 send you herewith the action
of the State Highway Commission
at its meeting on the 9th inst, as
the same relates to road mainten-
ance of Watauga County. This infor-
nation is for your people generally
and for your local newspaper.
Cordially yours,
"R. A. DOUGHTON."
Chairman State Highway Commiss'n n.
The official notice of the commits
sion's action, which accompanied the
letter, is as follows:
AT meeting of the State High
way Commission held on October 8,
of the roads added to the State sys-
tenn to be taken over by the Highway
Commission as soon as possible for
maintenance, is the following:
"Watauga County-From the juno
ton with Route 60 at Sugar Grove
via Watauga Falls to the Avery
County line in the direction of But
ler, Tenn, distance of Ill miles,"
The acquisition by the State of
this important road fills long felt
want in the highway system of Wa
tauga Couny. The road leading into
Highway so at Sugar Grove has been
only Summer road" and poor
one at that, and has been well nigh
impossible in the winter season. The =
territory affected is a rich agricul-
tural region and the provision of an
adequate highway will mean much to
the people there as well as to the
county and State. Besides shorter
outlet will be provided those travel
ing through into Tennessee towns,
and there will be no mountains to
cross of consequence between Boone
and Bristol, Elizabethton or Johnson
City.
The road follows the river on down
from Butler, and there can be no
heavy grades. The Tennessee High
way Department meets North Caro-
lima at the State line and another
interstate artery of COM
merce will have been established.
Watauga Democrat., 1930-10-16
SCHOOL CHILDREN AT MATNEY
BUILD PLAYGROUND.

A few weeks ago the students at
Matney School decided they wanted
an open-air basket ball court. They
held meeting with the two teach
ers, Mr.. Ralph Greer and Miss Bessie
Mae Triplett, and formulated plans
for their modest venture. The chill
dren were divided into groups and
during the noon hour and after
school the youngsters would HE away
to the woods, gather chestnuts, car
ry them to a nearby store and con-
vert them into cash. The fund grew
and a few days ago, enough money
had been raised to buy the goals, a
regulation ball and other necessary
paraphernalia. Horses were brought
from the homes of two of the larg-
er boys, and the work of grading
was carried on during the noon hours
for three or four days, and now the
job is complete. The children have
bought the equipment, done the la
Dor, and are ready to enjoy the game.
All because they were unselfish and
willing to cooperate, one with the
other.
The chestnuts held out well, and
the children decided they would con-
tinue their work. A few days passed
and they had sufficient money to buy
tablets ard pencils for the entire
student body to last until the enc
of the term. Their work has been
pleasant, and they are justly proud
of their achievements.
And the adults of Matney com
munity have been just as busy as
the children for the past several days
The new school building had not beer
painted and, it seems, the parents got
together and started planning. Any
way, go and see for yourselfAthe
structure has been given two coats
of paint, and presents a beautiful
picture with its background of au
tumn "glory." AT
A few years ago Matney was one
Watauga Democrat., 1930-10-16
Hon. J. w. Bailey Speaks
To Huge Audience Here

lion bales of cotton are bought be.
yond the seas; twenty million bush
els of wheat go to foreign countries
and tobacco, beef and pork in pro
poSdonate quantity. Yet twenty OF
the greatest countries in the world
passed retaliatory acts following the
enactment of this tariff law. London
people today will not buy bread made
from American wheat. Export trade
has gone down 100000, 900 a month
since the beginning of this year, as
direct result of the act"
[ "Once before in time of dire need,
Mr.. Bailey said, "this country called
upon the Democratic party and that
party responded with Andrew Jack
son. Again in 1912 when the Four
Horsemen of the Apocalypse were
Harvesting their steeds in a neither
land and preparing for their march
across Europe, the people turned to
the Democratic party and Democra-
cy responded with Woodrow Wilson.
Again in 1882, we will find man
from the people, breathing the sacred
power of Andrew Jackson, and bap-
tized in the spirit of Woodrow viii
son, and we will place in his hand
cilC DdlIifcI VI IlOltidS CGl1tGSOI anu
he will turn the life blood of the
nation back into the arteries of in
dustry and commerce"
In conclusion Mr.. Bailey turned
to State affairs, and declared that
the Democratic party is responsible
for the state of affairs in North Car
olina, "and is proud of it." He re-
viewed the good roads program, the
educational program, and public
health work being carried on in
Tarheelia, and charged the Demo-
cratic party with every law that
brought about the greatly improved
conditions.
Mr.. Browns Introductory remarks,
which elected thunderous applause
from the packed courtroom, follow:
"Mr.- Chairman, Ladies and Gen.
tlemen: This is a great day in North
Carolina when the militant, forward
looking Democracy is united with it's
whole armor on, marching to battle
against the foes of mankind.
"A few years ago the hearts of
Democrats swelled with gladness un-
der a national Demcratic administra-
ton, when Mr.. Hughes, the Repub-
lican nominee for President, said :
We are reveling in fools paradise
of prosperity Today under a Repub-
lican administration we have the sad
spectacle of the President again
promising to abolish poverty, and Mr..
Jonas, the leading Republican of the
State. apologizing and saying the
President feels badly about the con-
dition of the people, which is brought
about by. the iniquitous policies of
the Republican party.
81 am happy today that we have
with us man intellectually superior
to any man who has been a candi-
date for United States Senator in
quarter of century in any State,
man whose sympathies are with
the people and who is able and will
ing to take care of their interests.
"Mr. Bailey, | am proud to intro
duce to you the best-looking assem-
bly, you have ever had the pleasure
of addressing. Ladies and gentlemen,
| introduce to, you the Honorable Jo-
siah w. Bailey, who will be elected
United States Senator by 125,000
majority, and who will now address
Won "
Watauga Democrat., 1930-10-16
WATAUGA SCHOOLS
LEAD THE STATE IN
FEB. EXAMINATION
More Than Fourteen Thousand Stu
dents Take State Examinations
and the Average Score Is a Little
More Than 70. Watauga Schools
Surpass All Others With an Av-
erage Mark of 86.3.

The three high schools of Watauga
County, Boone, Blowing Rock and
Cove Creek, furnished seniors in
February, who broke all State rec
ords for high average grades, accord
ing to tabulated results which have
recently come to the office of Su-
perintendent Smith Hagaman. While
the average for the entire State was
70.1, the Watauga seniors made an
average of 86.3. The Cove Creek
school furnished the banner class with
an average grade of 93.8. Mr.. Haga-
man gives the Democrat the follow
ing detailed statement of the unus-
ual honor which the local schools
have won for themselves:
"The State High School Depart
ment of Education gave, in February
of 1880, high school senior exami-
nation to every standard high school
in the State. | have just now re-
ceived the States report from DR..
Highsmith. In the entire State, H.
100 seniors took the examination and
made an average score of 70.1.
This examination was given on
Study Habits, Social Science, Biol
ogy, English, Mathematics, General
Science, American History, Latin,
French, Agriculture and Home Eco
nomics. Boone High School made an
average of 75.7; Blowing Rock, 85;
Cove Creek, 93.8 This makes an av,
erage fer Watauga County's high
schools of 86.3, the highest made by
any county in the State"
Watauga Democrat., 1930-10-16
Pritchard to Speak Here
On Tuesday Afternoon

Congressman George M. Pritchard,
Republican candidate for the United
States Senate, will address the vot-
ers of this county at the Courthouse
next Tuesday at l o'clock. James S.
Duncan, chairman of the Republic
an State Executive Committee and
other Leading Republicans are ex-
pected to accompany the speaker
here for the rally.
Watauga Democrat., 1930-10-16

elected; President, Mrs. J I'm s
Moore; vice-president, Miss Eula
Todd; secretary, Miss Lilly Dale !;
treasurer, Mrs. H. M. Saxon; semi
mar chairman, Mrs. j. M Gather;
and assistants, Mrs. James B. Mast
and Miss Ethel Bouchelle. The re-
naming officers will be announced
later through this paper.
Miss Roller leaves Friday, October
18th, to lead chapter of fifty wait
ing Delphians in Memphis, Tenn.
Watauga Democrat., 1930-10-16
TO RAISE
FUND FOR COLLEGES

Bristol, Va.-The Holston Confer
ence of the Southern Methodist
Church closed here Tuesday after au-
thorizing campaigns to secure ST.
100000 additional endowment for
Emory and Henry College, Emory,
Va, and $250,000 for Hiwassee Col
lege, Madisonville, Tenn.
Watauga Democrat., 1930-10-16

of the most isolated communities in
Watauga' County. But good roads
came, along with an extended edu-
cational program, and Matney has
become one of the county's choice
spots. The people there are gener-
Gus, proud of their children, and
pool their efforts in every move cal
culated to bring about better condi-
tions.
Watauga Democrat., 1930-10-16

After culllng 395 inferior speci-
mems from nine poultry flocks of
Burke County, the remaining 1871
hens were bloodtested for producing
Matching eggs this winter.
Watauga Democrat., 1930-10-16
APPALACHIA TIES
CATAWA COLLEGE
In GRID GAME HERE
Store of Thirteen to Thirteen Repre-
sents Strength; Kessler Scores
First for Indians. Harris Features
in Running Attack for State Col
lege. Game Well Played and PEN
alties Were Few.

Appalachian State Teachers Col
lege was held to 13 to 13 deadlock
by Catawba College here Saturday
afternoon. The Indians featured with
"a passing attack in the second half
to tie the score after being contin-
ually hard played by fighting Noun
taineer team.
Catawba scored early in the first
quarter when Kessler plunged five
wards for a touchdown inside tackle
and converted the point by place
kick.
The Mountaineers came back with
driving offensive and carried the
ball to the 20-yard line. Harris broke
loose for 20 yards and a touchdown
on tackle slant. Harris place kicked
the extra point.
In the third quarter the Indians
were forced to take the defensive
when the State team opened with a
driving double and triple pass at
tack which ended as Williams crossed
Cor touchdown. Point after touch
down was blocked
The Indians tailed on a long pass
in the fourth quarter after secur-
ing the ball on an exchange of kicks.
but failed to kick the extra point
Robinson scored a touchdown. The
game was well played, penalties were
few and both teams exhibited fine
running and passing attacks.
Score by quarters:
Catawba ---7 o O 6-13
-----0 z 6 0-13
Scoring touchdowns-K -Kissler and
Robinson, Catawba; Morris and Will
liams, Appalachian. Point after
Observation-Disclosures and Kissler. place
kicks. Officials = Referee, Morris
wisconsin, umpire, Siler (Tennes-
see); linesman, Hatcher (Duke)
Time of periods, 5 minutes.
Watauga Democrat., 1930-10-16
MOOSE. ACCORDED
HIGHEST OFFICE
AT ClVITAN MEET

Boone Man Made Governor of Caro-
lima Civilians at Greensboro Meet
ing. Has Been Prominent in Organ
ization. J. Frank Moore, Also of
Boone, Is Appointed Secretary in
Recognition of Splendid Services.
Watauga Democrat., 1930-10-16
HIGHWAY DOWN
RIVER IS TAKEN
OVER BY STATE

Official Notice Comes to Local Cit
izen of the Addition of Road Down
Watauga River Through Laurel
Creek Section, Is Now Definitelv
on State Highway Map. viii Be
Important Artery of Travel.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-09-19

colors or "off-blacks," as some prefer
to speak of them. These newcomers
on the fall ard winter color card are
destined to be as popular as were the
"off-whites" during the summer. They
are just what their name implies
very near black, yet with enough in
digo blue or deep purple or black
berry hue to identify them one from
another.
The original of the suit pictured
was developed of African brown wool
crepe with white satin for the blouse.
Brown and white, by the way, is
considered to be one of the very
smartest combinations that are to be
seen this season.
In many instances, especially for
early fall wear before the cool days
set in, the bolero gives new aspect
to the suit in that it has elbow sleeves.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-09-19

Greece for their inspiration. The
exquisite simplicity and artful grace
which marked the dress of Gre
clan women in the early centuries
has ever commanded the admiration
of the world. And now it seems that
we are to adopt them for our very own.
The media through which modern
fashionists will interpret classic art
in dress will be quality-kind satin.
soft heavy-teXtured crepe, regal velvet,
and from Paris comes the message of
the white lace frock worn with white
jewelry and stressing a silhouette as
almost exaggerated simplicity.
Inspired by Grecian Lines" in SO far
as the draped neckline with flowing
scarf ends and the belted-in waistline
is concerned, the evening gown Of
handsome white crepe in the picture
eloquently bespeaks the trend of the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-09-19

THE youthful bolero is flourishing
L in the autumn mode. 1t is theme
which admits of infinite variations.
AS the picture shows, it is especial
ly attractive made up in lightweight
wool crepe Imagine this model in
any color you please, for the new au-
tumn wool crepes revel in all the
fashionable hues, making special fea-
ture of the handsome red wines which
everyone admires, and the dark ricn
greens and the very last-word "inky"