Revival of Trade and Business Noted in County
The Spencer Corporation of Spindale reports orders increasing plant operations beyond recent weeks. Countywide revival spurs dry goods gains and expectations of a thriving September. Forest City Courier reports heaviest workload of 1930, with 38 750 pieces printed last week. Building activity rises with several small building permits issued in Rutherfordton Spindale and Forest City.
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Spencer Corporation
Spindale
Forest City Courier
The
Courier
Wn Life
Rutherfordton
Forest City
Old
Har Oil Company
Doggett Reunion Set For Next Sunday At Joe Doggett Home
The Doggett reunion will be held next Sunday at the home of Joe Doggett near Alexander. All Doggett connections and interested others are invited to attend and bring well filled baskets. The reunion will be an all day occasion.
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Doggett
Joe Doggett
Alexander
Rutherford girls camp organized at Lake Lure
Lake Lure August 12 Rutherford County girls camp organized under Mrs B P Harris promises a successful season. Staff includes Cordelia Henderson Queens College Charlotte water sports councilor Marjorie Siewers Salem College Winston-Salem charge of water sports Grace Harrill Brenau College Rutherfordton tutor. A life saver and golf instructor may be announced later as several local girls consider signing up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Lure
Rutherford County
B. P. Harris
Cordelia Henderson
Queens College
Charlotte
Marjorie Siewers
Salem College
Winston-Salem
Grace Harrill
Brenau College
Gainesville
Rutherfordton
Former Ellenboro Man Bitten by Tarantula
Clem McDaniel of Bratt Kan a former Ellenboro man is recovering at his parents home after a tarantula bite while working for the Chicago and Rock Island Road He spent four weeks in hospital and will be months before he can work again He is the son of Mr and Mrs Fisher McDaniel and has worked for the C and R I Road for five years His brother Hall and his wife are at his in laws in Fall plan
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Ellenboro
Clem — McDaniel
Bratt
Kan
Elenboro
Chicago and
Rock Island
Fisher McDeniel
C. and
R. I. Road
Hall Me
Baby
Open cotton bolls found on same stalk in local farm
R J L Butler turned in bolls of open cotton to The Courier office on Wednesday morning after discovering them Tuesday. Both bolls were on the same stalk. Mrs A B Price County Commissioner and Mr Robert Reed County Accountant are at a state commissioner's convention in Wilmington this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. L. Butler
Courier ‘Office
Mr. Butt
A. B. Price
Robert Reed
Coun- Accountant
Wilmington
County Club meets Friday in Rutherfordton church
The Rutherford County Club will hold its August meeting Friday at the First Baptist church in Rutherfordton in a joint session with the Rutherford County Dental Society. Dr. C. S. McCall will lead the program and expects Dr. Ernest A. Branch of Raleigh to attend and address both clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford County Club
First Baptist Church
Rutherfordton
Rutherford County Dental Society
C. S. McCall
Dental Society
McCall
Ernest A. Branch
Raleigh
Branch
State Board of Health
Mrs. Mary Jones Dies in Forest City Friday
Funeral services held at First Broad Baptist Church for Mrs. Mary Jones who died Friday morning at her daughter Mrs. Minnie Houser’s home in Forest City after a short illness. Widow of Hampton Jones she leaves four children Broad Yates and Loran Jones, a brother and two sisters and many grandchildren. Interment in First Broad cemetery. Rev. W M Gout led the services.
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Daughter
Forest City
Ilness
Bostic
R-3
First Broad Baptist Church
Mary Jones
Minnie Houser
Hampton Jones
W. M. Gout
First Broad Church
First Broad Cemetery
Messrs
Broad Jones
Yates Jones
Loran Jones
Rutherford County Fair Set to Run September 23 to 27
The Rutherford County Fair returns for five days starting September 23 with exhibits from Rutherford, Henderson, Polk, McDowell, and Burke counties. Premiums total about $2,000, midway rides from Krause Greater Shows, Ohio fireworks each night, local horse and auto racing, and a school day with free admission for county students.
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Rutherford County
Rutherford County Agriculture Society, Inc
Rutherford County Bank and Trust Counmy
Rutherfordton
Farmers’ Bank and Trust Company
Forest City
Fair Association
Henderson
Polk
McDowell
Burke
Krause Greater
Ohio Fireworks Company
American Automobile Association
Man dies at Lake Lure eel boat races
Osborne R Rumph 39 of 3 Robbinsdale Ave Asheville collapsed while watching eel boat races on Lake Lure Sunday shortly after 5 30 pm. He died within minutes despite life guards and medical aid. Coroner said cerebral hemorrhage probable. Survived by widow three sons four brothers parents and one sister.
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Lake Lure
Osborne R. Rumph
Robbinsdale Avenue
Ashevill
Rumph
W. C. Hightower
Rutherford County
Albert
Francis
Romeo
Wilton
Harry
Gus Rumph
Moth
J.J. Rumph
Leslie Skinner
Asheville
Miss Gladys Freeman Died Sunday Night
Miss Gladys Freeman twelve year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Farris Freeman died at their Pea Ridge home Sunday night after a yearlong illness Funeral services were held at Concord Baptist church Monday at two Rev W C Rourk of Ellenboro and Rev R T Baker of Brittain presiding Interment followed in Concord cemetery She is survived by her parents two brothers and a sister at home
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Concord Cemetery
Township Officers and Department Supervisors Listed
The document names township vice presidents including J Geer Rutherfordton L Nash Union H W Bingham Sulphur Springs J L Kirby High Shoals D H Sutton Cool Springs A B Bushong Colfax Grady Withro Duncan Creek D G Melton Golden Valley Dewey Long Logan Star and Mrs J G Reed Camp Creek with Mrs Ed Bennett Gilkey James Burges Morgan J W Whitesides Chimney Rock J Van Hampton Green Hill. Department superintendents cover farm crops ornamental flowers canned goods poultry dairy crochn needle and fancy work children's livestock and poultry with named supervisors.
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Ed Bennett
Gilkey
James Burges
Morgan
J. W. Whitesides
Chimney Rock
J. van Hampton
Green Hill
J. C. Buff
G.W. Rollins
Ry Alice Early
H. F. Killian
Funeral for Alfred Grayson In Rutherfordton
Funeral services were held at Golden Valley Methodist church for Alfred Grayson who died Saturday after injuries from being struck by an old model Ford driver. The 66 year old, unmarried man, who lived near Fairview church, died at Rutherford Hospital after the revival incident. Surviving relatives include a brother Bulo Grayson and a sister D. D. Freeman. An extended search for the driver Mr White of Dysartsville followed, with charges not yet ascertained.
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Bostic
Reg Golden Valley Methodist Church
Alfred Grayson
Grayson
Fairview Church
White
Dysartsville
Bulo Grayson
Ruth+erfordton
D. D. Freeman
Sunshine
Mr. White
Turner Builds New Cotton Warehouse On Highway 20
Mr. C C Turner, cotton buyer, has completed a large galvanized tin warehouse about 48 by 82 feet at Highway No 20 near the Harris Oil Company. The building includes a garage for trucks and an office, and will house his growing business. Alonzo Carver supervised construction. Turner plans to move in soon.
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C. C. Turner
Harris Oil Company
Alonzo Carver
Turner
Local Schools Will Open September 1
Cool Springs Township will start classes on September 1 for regular work. New pupils and beginners report August 29 at 10 a.m. High school and grammar school registrations slated for respective buildings. Schools will accommodate farmers needing cotton-picking leaves, urging prompt attendance to prevent falling behind. A fire at Mr. J C Harrill’s Cherry Mountain home destroyed an outbuilding and a garage, with a Chevrolet coupe lost. estimated loss about 800 dollars with minimal auto insurance.
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J. C. Harrill
Cherry Mountain Street
Cool Springs
Forest City
Obituary of James David Lansing 67 of Rutherfordton
Rutherfordton obituary for James David Lansing aged 67 who died after a five year illness at his home four miles northwest of Rutherfordton. Funeral held at New Hope Baptist church Earl with Rev. Padgett officiating. Burial in New Hope cemetery. Survived by widow, twelve children, one brother Sam Lansing of Gaffney, SC and 38 grandchildren.
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New Hope Baptist Church
Earl
Rutherfordton
James David Lansing
Padgett
New Hope Cemetery
P. L. Crofts
Spindale
Maude — Lansing
Thomaston
Sam Lansing
Gaffney
S. C
Southern will discontinue trains 113 and 114
The Southern Railway System will end trains Nos. 113 and 114 effective Sunday August 17. Trains will run between Shelby and Columbia instead of Columbia and Marion. The curtailment reflects heavy losses in passenger business. No schedule changes affect trains 35 to 36. Train 114 from Rock Hill to Marion arrives Forest City nightly at 8 40. Train 113 from Marion arrives here at 6 01 each morning.
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Southern Railway System
R. H. Graham
Charlotte
Shelby
Columbia
Marion
Accord. Pd
Graham
Rock Hill
Forest City
Southern Railway
Rock Hill-Marion
Rev Charles Bowles to preach at Main Street Methodist
Rev Charles Bowles will preach at the Main Street Methodist church next Sunday at 11 am. He is a son of the late Rev J W Bowles, who was once the beloved pastor of the church. All are invited to hear Mr Bowles next Sunday.
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Charles Bowles
Main Street Methodist Church
J. W. Bowles
Mr. Bowles
Melton reports first open bolls of cotton this year
Mr. B. M. Melton of Caroleen reports two open bolls of cotton found Monday near the ball park. He noticed the open cotton while passing by the field, marking the first such sighting this year.
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B. M. Melton
Caroleen
Melton
Grant Reunion At Jim Grants Home Henrietta August 17
A Grant reunion will be hosted at Jim Grants home in Henrietta on Sunday August 17. All friends relatives and connections of the Grant family are invited to attend and bring a basket.
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Henrietta
Grant
Jim Grant
Forest City and Badin Instats Title Clash
Forest City and Badin will contest a North Carolina semi pro title in a six game series. The first three games are set for Forest City on August 14 15 and 16 with August 21 22 and 23 at Badin. Forest City cruised to a 5 0 win over Concord marking their thirteenth straight victory and a sweep of western North Carolina.
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Badin
Forest City
North Carolina
Luke A. Sanders
Sanders
Concord
Vicory
Western North Carolina
Notice to Farmers Bee Meetings With State Specialist
Mr C L Sams bee specialist from State College Raleigh will visit to assist the county agent in bee work on Thursday August 14 discussion of bee diseases swarm control summer and fall management requeening and other beekeeping phases Meetings at homes M Flack Forest City at 930 am Gordon Scoggins Union Mills at 130 pm and W T Bennett Gilkey at 430 pm All interested beekeepers invited F E Patton County Agent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Sams
State College
Raleigh
Asist
Gilkey
F. E. Patton
Dennis Heads Vance City Bank to Tryon Post
Mr J A Dennis longtime local banker departs after six years with the bank here to become cashier of the First Bank and Trust Co in Tryon. A South Carolina import, he previously served as bookkeeper at Farmers Bank and Trust and later joined Union Trust Co. Dennis brings about thirteen years in banking and leaves behind many friends and his noted family.
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J. A. Dennis
Tryon
First Bank & Trust Co
South Carolina
Farmers Bank & Trust Co
Union Trust Co
Dennis
Morris Buys Full Interest in Model Chevrolet Co
Mr W L Morris purchases the interest of J C Ellen in the Model Chevrolet Company and will continue to operate at the same stand. Ellen reportedly moves to eastern North Carolina while Morris assures patrons of the same excellent service the company has long provided.
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Model Chevrolet CO
W. L. Morris
J. C. Ellen
Model Chevrolet Company
Ellell
North Carolina
En Morris
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Rutherford
County Dental Society
Ernest Branch
Henderson and Polk
C. F. Cline
O. J. Holler
Union Mil
Z. Q. Jenkins
Cliff
Gene Byrnes
Raymoni Shcock
Ove
Corres
Gladys Freeman
Valley Man
R. C. C. Turner
J. D. Lansing
Southern
Chas. Bowles
M. E. Church
M. Melton
ANG
MR. Dennis
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