Uneventful Chicagoan notes amid payroll robbery chatter
Chicago, Aug 4 A Courier reader recounts a visit by Ted Aly ck who dropped by near Maxwell Street and details a payroll robbery case over two days. The piece also reflects on local life, weather, and social tidbits from Knoxville to Union Mills, with family milestones and a Golden Anniversary tease for 1981.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ted Alyck
Courier
Chica
Uts
Mr. Alcock
Maxwell Street
Caroleen Woman Dies After Months of Illness
Mrs. Calvin Whitlock, 64, longtime Caroleen resident, died Wednesday after a prolonged illness. Funeral services were held Thursday at Montford's Cove with Rev. L. N. Eppley and Rev. W. L. Haynes presiding. interment followed in Montford's Cove cemetery. Pallbearers included William Whitlock, Byron Whitlock, Richard Connor, Lee Connor, Clyde Connor, and Hilbert Shehan. floral tributes were carried by Carrie Connor, Zinnia Haines, Rosabetta Haines, Bowmin Whitlock, Eva Connor, and Panline Whitlock.
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Caroleen
Calvin Whitlock
Montford’s Cove
L. N. Eppley
Forest City
W. L. Haynes
William Whitlock
Byron Whitlock
Richard Connor
Lee Connor
Clyde Con J ‘Nor
Hilbert Shehan
Carrie Connor
Zinnia Haines
Rosabetta Haines
Bowmin Whitlock
Eva Connor
Panline Whitlock
Last Rites For Samuel Stofer
Samuel Hoyt Stofer age 13 son of Mr and Mrs S C Stofer of Caroleen died at Rutherford hospital after extended illness Funeral services were held at Caroleen Methodist church with Rev Lynch and Rev J A Brock Interment in Greer S C He is survived by his parents a brother Earl three sisters Lila Fay and Reid Stofer pallbearers and floral bearers listed with local names and towns
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Caroleen
Samuel Hoyt Stofer
S. C. Stofer
Rutherford Hospital
Caroleen Methodist Church
Mr. Lynch
J. A. Brock
Greer
S. C
Samuel
Earl Stofer
Lila
Fay
Reid Stofer
Methodist Church
Earl Reinhardt
James Arrowood
James Coffey
Kyle Lynch
Ewell Tate
Leonard Lowe
Phillips
Robert Lytles
John Frances
Shelton Owens
Ruth Hawkins
Mary Hamrick
Birdie Mode
Pauline Robbins
Reba Robbins
Gladys Arrowood
Catherine Garner
Wilma James
Lola Garren
Ethel Hawkins
Lucy Blanton
Willie Sue Blanton
Price Appointed College Trustee in Rutherfordton
Rutherfordton news editor R E Price is named to the board of trustees of the North Carolina College for Negroes by Governor Gardner. He replaces L M Carlton who resigned, with the commission running until May 1, 1983.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton
C. Max Gardner
R. E. Price
Rutherfordton News
North Carolina College For Negroes
Price
L. M. Carlton
Revival at Bethany church in Forest City R-2
The revival meeting led by Rev. Grant and Rev. Epley opened at Bethany church. Visitors included Miss Jennie Womack of Virginia and Miss Zona Brandle staying with Mrs. Harrill. Discussion recalls 1931, noting economic hardship and drought, with elders advising prudent action.
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Forest City
R-2
Bethany Church
Mr. Grant
Epley
Jennie Womack
Virginia
J. S. Doggett
S. E. Harrill
Zona Brandle
S .E. Harrill
M. R. Carver
John Doggett
Mr. Baxter Doggett
Charlotte
Chimney Rock a Modern Scenic Tour in Western Carolina
In Western North Carolina Chimney Rock stands as a prime visitor spot with scenic highways leading from Fairview and Hendersonville to Asheville via routes 20 and 69. The journey offers limestone cliffs, Lake Lure, Hickory Nut Gorge, and attractions like Bottomless Pools and Singing Stones, with multiple scenic detours including Marion and Rutherfordton. The trip to Chimney Rock and back via Hendersonville spans about 80 miles. via Marion about 125 miles, highlighting abundant natural beauty and nearby entertainments.
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Asheville
North Carolina
Chimney Rock
Blue Ridge
Carolina
Hendersonville
Rutherfordton
Marion
Hendersonvill
Muther
Ravon
Gilkey
Union Mills
Thermal City
Dysartville
Aaheville
Old Fort
Black Modjifein
Swannanoa
Western
Lake Lure
Lost savings and harp death in coffin
Chicago August John son, 45, died Sunday while playing a harp in a coffin he bought for his funeral. He dressed in his Sunday best, placed the casket on two kitchen chairs, turned on the gas stove, and entered the coffin. Detectors found him with one hand on the strings after neighbors reported gas smell. Johnson had bought embalming fluid and a cemetery lot, and had recently lost his life savings in a neighborhood bank failure.
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Chicago
Johnson
FARM TOUR DAY SET FOR AUGUST 21 IN TENN
Rutherford county farmers urged to join a Friday motorcade to Greene county Tennessee sponsored by the County Club and civic groups. The trip departs Rutherfordton at seven in front of the courthouse and reaches Greeneville about four hours later with a noon basket luncheon. Return leaves Greeneville around four. County Agent F E Patton should be contacted to confirm participation and transportation.
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Greene County
Tenn
County Club
Rutherford County
Rutherfordton
Court House
Greeneville
F. E.patton
Mrs Laura D Lewis Dies At Henrietta
Mrs Laura D Lewis wife of W D Lewis of Henrietta N C died at her home Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock after a long illness Funeral services were held at the Free Will Baptist church at Whitney S C Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev D L Beachboard pastor assisted by Rev H T Coffee She is survived by her husband and the following children Paul Crow San Francisco Rev Crow Georgia and Wayne Lewis of Henrietta Two step children Minnie Lewis of Henrietta and Mrs Ollie Sawyer of Rollins S C also survive
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Avohdale
N. C
Laura D. Lewis
W. D. Lewis
Henrietta
Free Will Baptist Church
Whitney
S. C
D. L. Beachboard
H. T. Coffee
Paul Crow
San Francisco
Rev. Crow
Georgia
Wayne Lewis
Minnie Lewis
Ollie Sawyer
Rollins, S. C
Rutherfordton Students Plan Columbus Reunion Ahead
The students of attorney D F Morrow will hold a reunion at Columbus in Polk County on Saturday August 8 an all day event with a picnic dinner. Ole Jones a Tennessee railroad lawyer and former student will be among the speakers. Reminiscences will be featured and Mr Morrow will attend to greet his former pupils.
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Rutherfordton
D. F. Morrow
Columbus
Polk County
Ole Jones
Tennessee
Meltons Welcome A Daughter On July Twenty First
Mr and Mrs D G Melton are receiving congratulations over the arrival of a little daughter born Friday July twenty first. Mrs Melton and daughter are at the home of Mr and Mrs P N Long.
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D. G. Melton
Home Agent Attending Raleigh Meeting
Rutherfordton reports Miss Laura Howard home agent left town Monday for Raleigh to attend the state 4-H club short course at State College this week. She is accompanied by four county club representatives, Miss Ernestine Womack, Miss Harris, Mildred McDonald, Miss Oakland, Vera Geer, Miss Gilkey, and Marie Hawkins, Miss Alexander.
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Rutherfordton
Laura Howard
Raleigh
State College
Ernestine Womack
Harris
Mildred McDonald
Oakland
Vera Geer
Gilkey
Marie Hawkins
Alexander
Special Term of Court Set for August 24
A special term of superior court for Rutherford county was called by Governor C Max Gardnet to begin Monday August 24 and continue for one week or until the business is disposed of. Fred Smart is to be tried at this term for the killing of Chief Austin Price.
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Superior Court
C. Max Gardnet
Rutherford County
Fred Smart
Austin Price
Forest City men injured in Puzzle Creek bridge wreck
Bill Lattimore and Quinn Kendrick, both of Forest City, are in Rutherford Hospital with broken legs and other injuries after a car owned by Lattimore wrecked Thursday afternoon at Puzzle Creek bridge near here. Luke McKeithan escaped unharmed as the vehicle plunged into the creek while heading toward Ellenboro.
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Bill Lattimore
Forest City
Quinn Kendrick
Puzzle Creek Bridge
Here
Young Lattimore
Luke McKeithan
Ellenboro
Puzzle Creek
Rutherford Hospital
Laymen's Day Observed at Local Methodist Church
Laymen's Day was observed at the local Methodist church with strong attendance. Dr. C. S. McCall led the service and special choir music highlighted the program. Prof. Charles Erwin read scripture and Prof. Clyde Erwin and Mr. G. B. Howard gave short talks on laymen duties to the church.
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C. S. McCall
C. C. Moore
Charles Erwin
Clyde Erwin
Rutherfordton
G. B. Howard
Spindale
M. F. Moores
C. E. Shober
Peculiar Cantaloupe Grows From Twin Blossoms
Mr. E. H. Wall of Mooresboro R F two melons grew together from twin stems or blossoms producing a freak. He visited The Courier office Wednesday morning and excited over the rare fruit.
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E. H. Wall
Mooresboro
R-2
Courier Office
Picnic Honors Mrs Moores by Wo mans Missionary Society
The Reinhardt Springs grounds hosted a Wo mans Missionary Society picnic honoring Mrs M F Moores with six visiting ladies. Circle meeting featured meditation by Mrs Rudisill and talks on the missionary leaflet by Mrs John Dalton and Mrs Grover McDaniel. Mrs A W Falvey led the program calling on Mrs Moores to describe Winston Salem Ardmore church work. A bountiful meal followed as Rev and Mrs Moores and family visited Chestnut Hill with Mrs J F Alexander.
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Reinhardt Springs
Woman’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
M. F. Moores
Rudisill
John Dalton
Grover McDaniel
A. W. Falvey
City Library Marks Busy July Month
City Library reports 711 books circulated in July and many readers struggled to find unread titles. Few new acquisitions were added while overdue books piled up. Librarian urges prompt returns with overdue fines replaced by suitable book donations. avoid publication of names in Courier next week.
Annual Griffin Kindred Reunion Draws Big Crowd
About 250 people attended the Griffin Kindred second annual reunion at the old Jim Frank Daniel place near Oakland. A 94 foot long table overflowed with chicken pies cakes and fruit. Leaders Ralph Price Barber Doggett and Morris spoke and Frank Griffin presided. Officers elected for next year are Griffin president Griffin vice president and Griffin secretary. Descendants of Chisolm Griffin are urged to attend future reunions.
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Griffin Kindred
Jim Frank Daniel
Oakland
R. E. Price
Rutherfordton
W. A. Barber
Spindale
H. B. Doggett
Forest City
J. D. Morris
Caroleen
Daniel
Greene
Griffin
Moore
Robbins
Laine
Cole
Howard Daniel
Old Home Place
W. Arthur Barber
Spindale-Pleasant Grove
Frank Griffin
of the Society
R. E B. Price
Caroleen Protestant
Clarence Griffin
James Roach
Samantha Cole
Harris
Chisolm Griffin
Rev Elmer Simpson Called By Death
Rev Elmer Simpson completing his fourth year on the Dobson circuit died Tuesday July 28 after paralysis left no hope for recovery His son Rev O L Simpson is associate editor of the Board of Christian Education in Nashville and former pastor at Spindale Alexander Elmer Simpson also pastored in Rutherford county within the Western North Carolina conference
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Elmer Simpson
Dobson
Brother Simpson
Western North Carolina Conference
0. L. Simpson
Board of Christian Education
Nashville, Tenn
Spindale-Alexander
Rutherford County
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Hall
Atlanta
Holman
C. C. McDaniel
Fay Gamble
Onslow White
Samuel Stofer
Bethany News
Mrs. Gamble
Mrs. White
Busbee
Fairview
Hickory Nut Gay and
Bat Cave
M.S
City Library
Jim Frank Daniel Place
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