Democrats Meet at Raleigh Adopt Woman on State Committee
The Democratic State Convention met in Raleigh on April 22 with full county representation. It adopted a platform endorsing a state committee inclusive of 60 men and 60 women, urged progress under Woodrow Wilson era policy, praised Governor Morrison, and proposed doubling the state executive committee to include more women with a 50 member quorum. The text lists attendees and committee roles and notes the convention’s continued support for education health and infrastructure programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Tate
Platform Committee
Democratic State Committee
Gudger W. Edwards
N. C. Harris
Solomon Gallert
Rutherford County
Sol. Gallett
Commonwealth of North Carolina
Democratic Party
Woodrow Wilson
Congress
Republican
Abor
General Assembly of
North Carolina
Erty
Morrison
Most Successful Term Ends At Henrietta School
Henrietta closes a record term with a fine school building and a strong staff. The program featured primary exercises, diplomas, and the operetta The Cruise of the Trundlebed. Speakers urged higher standards, and a four year high school may be formed next year.
Union Mills News Highlights Local Sightings and Games
Union Mills reports include Miss Le a Morris returning from Boiling Springs High School, Rev. Wade Bostie visiting from China to speak May 7 at Round Hill Baptist. Local school year ends, B Y P U sections host a social, and Round Hill Academy prepares commencement events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Mills
Lea Morris
Boiling Springs High School
Wade Bostie
China
Round Hill Baptist Church
Bostie
Guy Nanney
Ralph Morris
Marion
Fred C. Morris
Sugar Hill
Cora Carpenter
Mary Willie Flynn
Ethel Elmore
Chimney Rock
Bruce Elliott
Flay A. Hill
Sam Mashburn
William 8. Rice
Asheville
Round Hill
A. C
Westminster
Westminster School
Shelby
Columbian Literary Society
Round Hill Academy
Ephram Needmore
Professor Skaggs
Murrel Johnson
Ray Morris
Second ‘Avenue
L. J. Rodgers
N T
Rodgers
A. T. Edwards
A. B. Dawson
J. W. Allen
E. B. Rodgers
W. C. Sturkey
Beverly Sturkey
Lilla Morgan
Alva Bethume
F. Rodgers
End of May Week Recital and Commencement Schedule
The program lists Glee Club recital on April 29, Bac calaureate sermon on April 30, declamation on May 1, B Sharp Musical Club on May 1, senior play on May 2, and Class Day and Commencement Address on May 3. Hon W R Chambers of Marion to give the address. Rev F A Bower to preach but canceled. Baccalaureate to likely be delivered by Rev J C Fulbright of Kings Mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glee Club
W. R. Chambers
Marion
F. A. Bower
First Baptist ‘Church
Morganton
J. C. Fulbright
Kings Mountain
Forest City Commencement Week Activities Planned
Forest City High and Grammar School commencements start Tuesday May 2 with grammar exercises and end Friday night. Sermon by Dr Luther Little and address by Rev J E Abernethy set at Baptist church while other exercises occur in the school auditorium. Debates for Dr Young Memorial medal Friday at 8 pm on United States in the League of Nations with Mary Alice Smith and Louise Harrill vs Diram Watkins and Ralph Bigger. Primary entertainment April 19 drew a packed auditorium. Seniors farewell speeches next Friday. officers elected by literary societies then. Benjamin L Smith Supt urges prompt promotion via examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City High and Grammar School
Luther Little
J. E. Abernethy
Baptist Church
Dr. Young Memorial
United Stat
League of Nations
Mary Alice Smith
Louise Harrill
Diram Watkins
Ralph Biggerstaff
Registrars and Judges Appointed for Local Elections
The County Board of Elections met on April 2 and 16, naming registrars and judges for the June 3 primary and November general election in Rutherfordton Green Hill Pleasant Hill and other precincts. Precincts list appointive names, registration opens April 28 and closes May 20. Fees and filing rules described. pledges available via J. F. Flack. Nanney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Elections
J. R. Anderson
J. R. Covington
I. B. Covington
J. W. McFarland
Rutherfordton
D. T. McClain
C. B. Justice
Collett
J. L. Hamrick
J. L. Callahan
Caroleen
P. L. Kennedy
Carl Higgins
Ira Phillips
Ellenboro
J. C. Byers
Jno
Cool Springs
P. D. Harrill
Andy Higgins
J. D. Clemmer
Posey Flack
J.B. Long
Monroe McDonald
Duncan’s Creek
Laxton Stroud
D. L. Waters
J. O. Gettys
Golden Valley
J. F. Flack
North Carolina
Nanney
Also Mentioned on This Page
Esults
State Convention
Henrie A
Henrietta
J Lovelac
C. 9. Green
Earp Hicks
Ruth Hicks
T. J. Moss
Way Hicks
Francis Burgess
Glenn Roper
Frank West
M. G. Allen
Clarence Newton
Hazel Newton
Ruby Neal
Paul Neal
Prof. Lovelace
Jas. Callahan
Vernon Bigiverstaff
Stacy Maxey
Lilly McSwain
Eleanor Hicks
Effie Bridges
James Wiseman
Robi. Neal
David Weiss
Clyde Callahan
Cristine Roper
Thos. Weiss
Virginia Hughes
Carrie Biggerstaff
Ethleen Wilkins
Stevenson
Henrietta Mills
W. S. Moore
Harlow Brindle
Robert Neal
M. B. Mahaffee, Jr
Walter Smith
Robert Alexander
Taylor Alexander
Howard Bridges
Blanche DeBrule
Ada Smith
Zeliah Hicks
Florence Mahaffee
Genoa
George Tehitcherin
Germany
Asia
Homesota
Senate
Peter Olesen
Minnesota
U. S
Kellogg
Forest City Schools
Benj. L. Smith
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