Revival Comes to Close as Forest City Meetings Enter Week Two
A county wide evangelistic campaign in Forest City enters its second week with Dr. Zeno Wall and then Dr. L R Scarborough leading morning and evening services. Scarborough preaches on salvation faith and record keeping in heaven and urges parishioners to witness to others as storms and attendance shape the revival's progress through July and August.
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Forest City
Zeno Wall
First Baptist Church of
Shelby
Scarborough
Wall
South
Tabernacle
Christ
R. C. Campbell
Hickory
Rutherford County
Spindale
Jesus Christ
Field Worker Lynch Aids Forest City Evangelistic Meeting
Field Worker Rev. W. C. Lynch from the Sandy Run Association actively participates in the county wide evangelistic gathering held in Forest City, contributing to outreach and preaching efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Lynch
Sandy Run Association
Forest City
Two Women Injured When Car Hits Buggy Near Beaver Dam
Ellenboro July 31 two women Maggie McSwain and Effie McSwain were injured when their buggy was struck by a car driven by Victor Price of Ellenboro. The horse was killed and the buggy demolished. The women were taken to Shelby hospital in serious condition. Price was jailed pending injury assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellenboro
Victor Price
Maggie McSwain
Beaverdam Church
Clyde R Hoey to Speak at Rutherford Courthouse
Hon Clyde R Hoey of Shelby will speak at the Rutherford county courthouse Monday evening August 6 at 8 pm. He is expected to draw a large crowd to hear him on the political issues of the day. County Chairman Ridings urges Democrats and others to attend. Friends report J F Weathers cards from Canada describing a great trip and their enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde R. Hoey
Shelby
Rutherford County
Hoey
Ridings
Huey
Miraculous Power of God in Salvation at Open Air Tabernacle
Dr Scarborough delivered a strong message on salvation at an open air tabernacle. After the evening service he invited attendees to name people they wished prayed for. A large number rose and moved to the church auditorium for a extended prayer service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Scarborough
Tabernacle
Scarborough
Selah
Christ
Israel
Lord Jesus Christ
R. J. Bateman
First Baptist Church of
Asheville
Bertertesl
Church Auditorium
Forest City Oil Mill Joins Stevens Chain
The Forest City Oil Mill Company has been purchased by John T. Stevens Company of Kershaw South Carolina and becomes part of the Stevens oil mill chain operating plants in several Southern states. The change took effect Wednesday July 26. Local manager J W Matheny remains a principal stockholder and will stay as local manager. The plant will receive renovation and new machinery to handle expected growth and lower costs through the Stevens chain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City Oil Mill Company
John T. Stevens Company
Kershaw
8. C
Stevens Oil Mill Chain
J. W. Matheny
John T. Stevens
Stevens Chain
Matheny
Reverend Hornbuckle Collapses In Pulpit Sermon
Gastonia July 30 Rev J P Hornbuckle pastor at the Methodist church in Bessemer City fainted in the pulpit three minutes after beginning an anti Smith sermon. He was carried to his home and later reported better and able to drive. Witnesses say heat and nervous strain contributed. he criticized a state politician and bishops of the Southern Methodist church for politics. He is a former county pastor widely known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gastonia
Bessemer City
J. P. Hornbuckle
Smith
Methodist Church
Southern Methodist Church
Hornbuckle
Wayside Gang Dope Postpones Meeting to August 21
Absence of some gang members on vacation leads to postponing the August 14 meeting to August 21. Some members favor a meal at Mr. C. C. Blanton’s dining hall for seventy five cents per plate, with advance notice needed to plan plates. Phone 125.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Blanton
North Carolina auto deaths reach six hundred in year
Raleigh July 31 Automobiles during the past state fiscal year took a toll of 600 killed and 4,308 injured on the highways of North Carolina The annual report of the automotive vehicle bureau of the State Department of Revenue issued this week notes that many accidents and convictions go unreported The report records 3,436 accidents during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N.C
North Carolna
Automotive Vehicle Bureau
State Department of Revenue
Automotive Bureau
State Highway Commission
Superior Court term opens August 27 in Rutherfordton
The summer term of the Superior Court for civil cases will convene Monday, August 27 in Rutherfordton and sit about two weeks with Judge Michael Schenck of Asheville presiding. A large list of jurors is drawn for the term, including Roy Logan, W. T. McSwain, G. D. Dalton, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Schenck
Hendersonville
Rutherfordton
Superior Court
Asheville
American Legion Sponsors Mile a Minute Play
Rutherfordton July 31 The Fred Williams Post American Legion sponsors a play Mile a Minute to be staged at Rutherfordton elementary school Friday night starting 8:15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton
Fred Williams
American Legion
Rutherford County Fair Dates Announced for October 2 3 4 5
The Rutherford County Fair Association proclaims dates October 2 3 4 and 5 with a Tuesday to Friday schedule. Officials aim to make this year the biggest and best yet with first class free acts and excellent midway attractions. The Forest City Courier printing department is preparing the annual fair catalogs for distribution soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford County Fair Association
Forest City
Father Charged After Youth Shot Dead in Family Dispute
Leland Davis, 22, was killed at the Davis home near Henrietta after a quarrel over a car ride. His father Martin Davis, 50, claims self defense as he shot the youth when approached with a chair. the mother denies the chair. Martin Davis held without bond in Rutherfordton. Funeral held at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church with large turnout. Leland survived by parents and nine siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta
Leland Davis
Martin Davis
Rutherfordton
Davis
John P. Bean
Forest City
Hardin
James Robinson
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church
C. C. Matheny
Mt. Pleasant
Leland
The
Baptist Church
Little Classified Ad Gets Diamond Pin
A lost diamond bar pin advertised by Miss Clara Harrill in The Courier led to its quick return within an hour after the ad appeared. The piece highlights newspaper classifieds as effective and affordable, noting ads cost one cent per word and yield fast results. Another listing helped recover a lost car tag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Harrill
Courier
R. W. Sholar
Miss Harrill
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J. W. My To
Roy Logan
W. T. McSwain
G. D. Dalton
I. S. Williams
W. A. Baker
E. G. Abernethy
T. L. Blanton
J. B. Melton
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G. W. McDaniel
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R. L. Pruett
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Ioan A. Miller
B. W. Harrison
J. A. Honeycutt
A. L. Henson
R. B. Watkins
J. Huron Hill
Claud Elmore
C. Lee Biggerstaff
R. L. Jobe
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W. L. Long
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M. Z. Wright
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