Political filings surge in county race as candidates announce
The Courier details early announcements in the county Democratic primary with H B Doggett seeking sheriff, J W Beason for re-election, M T Wilkie for register of deeds, C C Erwin for recorder, J F Flack for treasurer, D B Johnson for clerk of superior court, and Col Solomon Gallert for representative. It notes vigorous campaigning, party loyalty, and expectations of more entries before the June primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaion
Democratic Party
Esndidi
H. B. Doggett
Sheriff
Squire Hn P. Bean
Rutherfordton
J. W. Beason
Benson
M. T. Wilkie
Anunees
C. C. Erwin
Enwin
J. F. Flack
D. B. Johnson
Superior Court
Solomon Gallert
Representatve
Ben Frankin’s Kin Seeks Rutherford County Seat in 1922
Solomon Gallert announces candidacy for Representative in the Legislature from Rutherford County subject to the June 3 1922 Democratic Primary. If nominated and elected he pledges economical county administration with improved roads schools law enforcement and welfare. Democrats urged unity and hard work. Republicans expected to contest.
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Nounce
Rutherford County
Solomon Gallert
Democratic Party
Union Mills Group Center event draws locals despite rain
Union Mills April 4 report notes Round Hill Academy hosted a group center meeting on March 31 with heavy morning and intermittent rains. Logan Mt Veon Gilkey and Union Mills schools participated in games. A four act play Winning of Latane impressed attendees and will tour Rutherfordton. Round Hill defeated Westminster 19 to 10 with Likens Setzer hitting a home run. next game to be played at Westminster.
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Union Mills
Union Mills Group Center
Round Hill Academy
Logan
Mt. Ve Aon
Gilkey
Rutherfordton
Westminster School
Round Hill
Setzer
Westminster
Burleson
Pool
Hovis
Japanese operetta to be repeated Wednesday night
The Japanese operetta, staged by the music class, will be repeated on Wednesday evening April 5. Tickets cost 15 and 25 cents. A performance will also be held at Caroleen hall Saturday night. Mrs J D Rankin and her young son Winton of Boon visit Mrs Rankin’s sister Mrs B L Smith. Miss Kelley, nurse from Gastonia, tends Mrs S S Horn. Paul Doggett of Blue Ridge spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs B B Doggett.
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Caroleen Hall
J. D. Rankin
Winton
Boon
Mrs
B. B. Doggett
Easter Advertising Offer From The Forest City Courier
The Forest City Courier announces an Easter special edition with exclusive cut land advertising to benefit merchants across Rutherford County. Advertisers are urged to call for prompt visits and assistance in preparing copy and illustrations, with extra copies ordered to blanket the county.
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Forest City
Rutherford County
April weather and community news from Rutherfordton area
An April forecast prompts hope of good planting weather as illness improves in the region. Shiloh school prepares a closing play with student participation while Strickland school’s choir, led by Mr A Hamrick, earns praise. Local families visit relatives and attend a Round Hill student play, with several trips to Gilkey Union Mills and Brookford noted.
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Joe Scoggin
Shiloh
Tehm
Strickland School
A. Hamrick
W. E. Owens
Caroleen
Hollis Owens
Cliffside
J. M. Owens
Herbert Cole
H. M. Champion
Gilkey
Jane Sorrels
Grady Cole
Edgar Owens
Dual Frady
Brookford
N. C
C. A. Lane
Quay Spurlin
Sewell McBrayer
Union Mills
Round Hill
Manless Wedding Comedy by Betterment Club
The Betterment Club presents a comedy titled the Negro Manless Wedding on Wednesday April 12 featuring a cast of blackface female comedians. The event promises lighthearted entertainments and laughs as the performers enact the witty play with humorous antics.
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Ladies of the Betterment Club
Date Reserved Club Sets April 12 for Negro Manless Wedding
The Date Reserved Club has reserved Wednesday evening April 12 for the presentation of the play titled Negro Manless Wedding. Local organizers announced the event and invited community attendance and support.
Feast of the Little Lanterns at Caroleen Hall
The Japanese operetta Feast of the Little Lan erns will be performed in Caroleen hall at Caroleen on Saturday April 8 at 8 o clock. A friendly relation exists between Forest City and Caroleen and a splendid audience will greet the music class. Prices are 15 and 25 cents.
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Caroleen
Forest City
Countywide Baking Contest Awards Noted Across County
One hundred twenty women and girls entered the county baking contest at Rutherfordton school on April 3. Ninety showcased rot biscuits and muffins as judges selected winners from numerous townships and clubs with prizes including subscriptions to newspapers and household items.
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Ritherfordton
Wallace
Virginia Graham
Roy Harrill
W. C. Watkins
Rutherfordton
B. Parker
State Warehouse
di Tor
Rutherford County
Chang
Erwin
Cliffside School
Capt. Wood
Rutherfordton Township
Estelle Reece
Kathleen Wilkie
Greenhill
Nellie Hyder
Annie Hodge
Union
Sarah Harris
Inez White
High Shoals
Lillian Nanney
Pauline Freeman
Colfax
Myrtis Hamrick
Alma Reed
Cool Springs
Lucy Higgins
Kitty G. Thomas
Duncan’s Creek
Olna Glover
Myrtice Bowen
Golden Valley
Emma Grayson
Alma Ree
Logan's Store
Margaret Philbeck
Vermelle Weast
Camp Creek
Grace Reid
Alma Freeman
Morgan
Chimney Rock
Carrie Dalton
Lillian Ruppe
Vernon—Nona Morgan
Lyattle Rollins
Hollis
Lala McKee
Blanche Green
Watkins
Maude Buff
Mary Justice
Oakland
Elizabeth Moore
Ruth McDonald
Monitor
Waterman
Moore
Asheville
Lillie Bailey
Prise
Alma Lollar
Chamber of Commerce Organized Here in Rutherford County
A small but enthusiastic crowd of business and professional men met at Farmers Bank to reform the Trade into a Chamber of Commerce. J Thomas chaired. I B Cos ton elected president. W Bostic VP. Alcock sec treas. A Road Committee and directors were named., and the group voted to affiliate with the State Chamber. Monthly meetings set for the last Wednesday. next directors meeting April 12.
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Farmers Bank
Thes City
J. Thomas
Offic
I. B. Coston
W. €. Bostic
C. E. Alcock
Pres. Covington
W. C. Bostic
Board of Trade
T. R. Padgett
J. F. Weathers
R. Blanton
J. A. Wilkie
R. R. Blanton
J. H. Thomas
B. B. Doggett
Chamber of Commerce
Spindale Wins In First Preliminary Debate
Spindale High school won the debate at Forest City Monday evening in the first preliminary round. The topic was Bill 506 proposing fivefold compensation to all war veterans. Spindale defeated South Mountain in both the affirmative and negative rounds, with different student pairs presenting the arguments.
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Spindale High School
Forest City
South Mountain
Earle Yelton
Henry Gobel
Spindle
Clarence Griffin
Herbert Crenshaw
Spindale
Ocle Nanney
Marjorie Wright
Zola Hall
Myrtle Allred
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Ellen Duane Davis
Benjamin Franklin
Pennsylvania
Union Mills News
the Courier
Spartanburg Herald
Harris
Race Path
C. H. Padgett
J. B. Whittaker
Pearl Mi Neil
R. F. Tate
J. G. Reid
Grant All Vernon
Haldon Logan
Corrie Morgan
E. H. Logan
Vance Hamrick
West End
J. B. Trammel
Effie Trammel Cade
M. W. Logan
J. B. Freeman
Fred Logan
W. S
Greensboro Daily News
Huyler
R. A. Harris
Robert Magness
John Lucas
Gordon Reid
Monroe McDonald
Huyser
Fred McDonald
S. A. Bland
Reinhardt Drug. Co
Congress
Vincent Brennan
Ohio
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