Auto Crash Kills One Wounds Two Near Bostic
A Monday morning crash on the Concord highway near Newell killed Waco Digh 20 and injured Rex Weast 18 and Durham Digh 22. The trio were en route to a Southern Power project from Bostic when their car rear ended a grocery truck. Durham Digh recovered, Rex Weast remained in serious condition, and Waco Digh’s funeral was held at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostic
Waco Digh
Charlotte
Durham Digh
Rex Weast
Spencer
Southern Power Company
Concord Highway
Newell
Southern Power Project
High Point
Waco High
Mt. Lebanon Church
Barney Hamrick
Wesleyan Church News Y M W E meeting program
The upcoming Y M W E gathering at Wesleyan Church is set for Sunday August 2 at 3 pm. The agenda includes song, Bible reading, roll call, recitations by Virginia Hill and Mae Settlemeyer, solos by Hazel Spruce, Alma Harvor, Callie Dean, Eunice Hardin, a mixed quartet led by Dan S Hardin and James A Hardin with Florence Hardin and Mary Redick, and an open invitation to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Hill
Mae Settlemeyer
Jesus
Hazel Settlemeyer
Alma Har
Eunice Hardin
Dan S. Hardin
Jas. A. Hardin
Florence Hardin
Mary Redick
Mary Sue Osborne Visits Caroleen as Church Plans Update
Aug 16 Caroleen notes show Mary Sue Osborne staying with Mildred Bradley last weekend. Rev W M Reid preached strong sermons, with no quarterly meeting due to the president's absence. Staff invite all to Sunday school at 10 am and a forthcoming Lord's Supper feast at the Missionary Methodist church. Watermelon sales and Junior Order trip to Sanford, Aug 17–19 highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroleen
Mary Sue Osborne
Mildred Bradley
W. M. Reid
Henrietta
Caroleen Missionary Methodist Church
Brother Reid
Jay Nix
J. P. Newton
R. A. Bradley
Bradley Mills
Ramsey
Forest City
Singing Convention at Sulphur Springs and Beam Family Reunion
The Rutherford County Singing Convention meets at Sulphur Springs church on August 26 with a packed program of choirs and special music from 10:30 to 3:80 including Shiloh and Bethany choirs and a congregational sing. Also, the Beam descendants reunion at New Prospect Baptist church near Shelton on August 26 gathers Beams from multiple counties and states for a day of sociability and speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford County Singing Convention
Sulphur Springs Church
Holly Springs
Mt. View
Shiloh
Bethany Choir
Adaville Choi
John Teeter Beam
New Prospect Baptist Church
Beam Old Homestead
Shelby
Beams
Gaston
Lincoln
Catawba
Burke
Caldwell
Cleveland
Rutherford
Union
North Carolina
County Club Meeting at Hazelhurst Farm Draws Large Crowd
The August County Club and farmers meet at Hazelhurst Farm attracted about one thousand attendees. Poultry demonstrations by Patton and Melton preceded Clemson speaker Prof. D. W. Daniels. Athletic events crowned the day with winners and notable prizes. A scrub bull trial condemned and ordered slaughtered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Club
Hazelhurst Farm
Patton
Melton
Hazelhurst
Rutherford County
D. W. Daniels
Clemson College
Robert Edwards
Thurman Dobbin
P. G. White
Annual Meeting of W M U at Forest City
The W M U of the Sandy Run Association holds its annual gathering in Forest City August 24 and 25. The program includes an opening sermon by Rev R N Childress Henrietta worship services Hymn Jesus Shall Reign devotional sessions mission study reports superintendent's report and various society reports with music and an address by Edna R Harris Raleigh Appointment of committees and election of officers adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. U. of Sandy Run Association
Forest City
R. N. Childress
Henrietta
Jesus
Hoyle Everett
Charles McCurry
Cliffside
W. C. Bostic
T. C. Lovelace
R . Smith
Edna R. Harris
Mooresboro
Young Peoples Hour
Mt Pleasant Home Demonstration Club Meets at Reid Home
Forest City August 17 Mt Pleasant Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Robert Reid of Caroleen home with about 30 members. Miss Howard demonstrated frozen desserts and refreshments of ice tea cakes and sandwiches were served by Mrs. Reid. The club will meet with Mrs. C E Shober next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Route 1
Mt. Pleasant Home
Robert Reid
Caroleen
Howard
Reid
C. E. Shober
Ida Cannon
Charlotte
J. S. Morgans
Cannon
Frank Cannon
Chimney Rock
Jimmy Earley
J. R. Morrow
Mt. Pleasant
Fred Henson
Atlanta
A. V. Hamrick
Enos Beam
Harrison Williams
Shelby
Hamrick
J. S. Morgan
Roland
Paul Tate
Alexander
G. C. Randal
Nellie Teal
Horace Vickers
O. T. Aldridge
Shiloh
Hodges Williams Tie the Knot in Shelby Ceremony
Mr Jack Hodges of Forest City and Miss Louise Williams of Chimney Rock wed Thursday August 12 at 10 in Shelby. They left for a bridal trip to Burlington and Wrightsville Beach and will be at home on Forest City street after September 1. Hodges works as a salesman at Farmers Hardware Company and has many friends in Forest City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hodges
Forest City
Burlington
Louise Williams
Chimney Rock
Shelby
Wrightsville Beach
Hodges
Farmers Hardware Company
Forest City Street
Opening New Cemetery Grounds Near Cool Springs
Messrs. N. J. James and Clarence Morris have bought two acres adjoining Cool Springs cemetery to create burial lots. The area has been cleared with lots laid and streets cut, and all work will be completed to ensure well kept grounds.
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Messrs
N. J. James
Clarence Morris
Cool Springs Cemetery
Woman's Missionary Society meeting in Forest City
The Woman's Missionary Society of Forest City Methodist Church met with Mrs. C A McDaniel on Tuesday August 17. Ten members attended and discussed the Bible lesson on Isaac, Jacob and Esau Gen 26 37. Dues and pledges, sick visits 26, clothing valued at 10, trays 12. Mrs May Fisk Elliott from Phillipsburg New Jersey attended with her daughter Bernice. Meeting adjourned to September with Mrs Ware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of
Forest City Methodist Church
C. A. McDaniel
Falvey
Ware
Brazil
McCall
Nell Young
May Fisk Elliott
Phillipsburg
N. J
Bernice
C. L. Moss
G. P. Reid
County rulers to meet at Lake Lure
Rutherford County commissioners earned the next annual session of the State Association of County Commissioners to be held at Lake Lure after impressing at the Morehead City meeting. Attendees from Rutherford included W. G. Harris, G. E. Morgan, G. W. Rollins, Mrs. Rollins, Louise Rollins, Nettie Webber, C. E. Erwin, C. S. Royster, and Jack McKinney with invitations from local clubs and organizations. The convention named J. E. Woodland as president, L. E. Rankin as vice president, and re elected J. L. Skinner as secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford County
Morehead City
State Association of County Commissioners
Lake Lure
Great Mountain Resort
Association of Auditors
County Club
J. E. Woodland
Moorehead City
L. E. Rankin
Gastonia
J. L. Skinner
Littleton
Lectures and Band Concert Popular Features
The Cyclone Auction Co hosts weekly concerts and lectures drawing large crowds. Mr J E Mc Farland praised Forest City and The Courier in a talk on the home town newspaper, and a future talk will cover The Forest City Motor Co and the Buick. The series boosts town progress and invites local firms to share their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyclone Auction Co
J. E. McFarland
Forest City
Courier
Forest City Motor Co
Buick
Prominent Couple Marries in Atlanta Surprise to Friends
Miss Jennie Philbeck of Forest City and Mr I S Robinson of La Grange Ga were wed in Atlanta on Saturday August 14 at 4 AM The bride wore a dark blue georgette crepe gown She is the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs T D L Philbeck of Forest City and has been a stenographer for Forest City Hosiery Company The groom son of Mrs Simp Robinson of Mooresville was formerly Horn Company superintendent at Spindale and now works for Stafford Manufacturing Company of Massachusetts with headquarters in La Grange Ga Their friends wish them happiness
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Philbeck
Forest City
Mrs. Robinson
T. D. L. Philbeck
Forest City Hosiery Company
Mr. Robinson
Simp Robinson
Mooresville
Horn Company
Spindale
Stafford
Massachussetts
la Grange
Kiwanis Meeting Highlights Growth Prospects in Lake Lure
A Kiwanis gathering noted a larger attendance with Mrs. W M Collins at the piano and Mr. R W Minish leading the program. Mr F C Greene of Louisville praised Western North Carolina, especially Lake Lure, while County Commissioner G W Rolls outlined next year’s Lake Lure meeting and district development plans. The Oxford Singing Class will perform at the high school auditorium Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
R. W Minish
W. M. Collins
North Carolina
Lake Lure
Union
G. W. Rollins
Oxford
Oxford Orphanage Singing Class at School Auditorium
A Friday evening event at the school auditorium features an Oxford Orphanage singing class. Attendees are urged not to miss the performance and support the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Orphanage
Chapman Martin Wedding Ties Atlanta Couple
Arch Martin formerly of Forest City now resides in Atlanta and Miss Bessie Chapman of Fountain Inn S C were wed August 15 at the bride’s parents home. The quiet ceremony united two well regarded families and the couple will reside in Atlanta with Mr. Martin employed by J D Withers Cigar Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch Martin
Forest City
Atlanta
Bessie Chapman
Fountain Inn
S. C
W. E. Chapman
Martin
Greenville Woman's College
Mr. Martin
Columbus Martin
J. D. Withers Cigar Co
Alton S Horn Marries Miss Bobbie Blake Near Durham
Friends learn of the Aug 16 wedding at the Harris residence near Durham. Miss Bobbie E Blake, from Durham Business College, becomes Mrs Alton S Horn, a member of Horns Cash Store. They plan to honeymoon and return to establish their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton S. Horn
John H. Harris
Durham
Bobbie E. Blake
Blake
Horn
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Waco
Wesleyan Church News
Callie Dean
North Caroleen
Roy Scruggs
Mr. Roberts
Spartanburg
A. J. Nix
Sulphur Springs
G. M
Stahl
N. C
Hazlehurst
Yancey Scruggs
Thomas Edwards
Messrs. Hill, Becheler
Rollins
Dobbins
M. H. Kennedy
A. R. Wall
George R. Morrow
Clyde Morrow
DeWitt Hopper
L. M. Hopper
W. MU
Foy “Sr City
Sandy Mush News
William
Lake Luke
Kiwanis
Chapman-Martin
Blake.horn
Matthews Collins
R. W. Minish
Crestwood
Kentucky
Frank Greene
Alta Pass
Louisville, Ky
R. Minish
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