Distinguished Visitors Guests of County Club
Rutherfordton August meeting of The Rutherford County Club drew over fifty members and guests in the Woman's Club Headquarters. The event, part of the county sesqui centennial celebration, featured remarks by K S Tanner and Dr William Anderson of Blacksburg. Estelle Oltroggen of Jacksonville, Fla., a great great granddaughter of Felix Walker, received a tribute, along with Rev Wade Bostic and Major J F Jones. Dr A R Newsome highlighted the North Carolina Historical Commission and paid tribute to sponsors. Josephus Daniels and Mrs Daniels spoke briefly. Zeno Wall closed the program as Charlotte News and Raleigh Observer correspondents attended. Luncheon featured Dixie Entertainers led by Earl Johnson, famed fiddler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton
Rutherford County Club
Womans Club
C. F. Cline
R. E. Price
Price
K. S. Tanner
William [Anderson
Blacksburg
Estelle Oltroggen
Jacksonville
Fla
Felix Walker
Wade Bostic
China
J. F. Jones
A. R. Newsome
North Carolina Historical Commission
State Historical Commission
Josephus Daniels
Daniels
Zeno Wall
Charlotte News
Raleigh ‘S and Observer
Navy
Wilson
Raleigh News and Observer
South Carolina
Rutherford
Woman’s Club
J. E. Berry
Court House
Spindale Band
Rutherford County
North Carolina
Marshalls
J. W. Benson
A.C. Duncan
G. B. Howard
D. C. Cole
Main Street
C. J. Heller
Josephus” Daniels
F. W. H. Logan
J. @. Gilkey
Kiwanis
Griffith Rutherford
General Rutherford
George Tanner
Sarah Scruggs
Profitt
Ruther
Rutherfordton Kiwanis Club
Isothermal
Forest City Kiwanis Club
North Carolina Historical 1 Commission
Raleigh
Clarence Griffin
County Club
Internal Revenue
Columbia
S. C
M. L. Edwards
Dr. Newsome
North Carolina His
L. E. Spikes
Rutherfordton-Spindale-Ruth
Kiwanis Club
W. W. Nanney
County Board of Education
Funeral Held For Mrs Quinn In Rutherfordton
Rutherfordton Aug 21 The death of Mrs Fanny Miller Quinn wife of RB Quinn a well known citizen is reported. She had been in declining health about five years and was buried Monday in Rutherfordton Cemetery after services at the Presbyterian church led by Rev W L Latham assisted by several clergy. She leaves husband two sons E B Quinn Statesville and J Frank Quinn Haskell Okla three daughters Mrs F L Harrill Marshville Mrs W H Mills Raleigh and Mrs Poe W Eskridge Rutherfordton three sisters Mrs Lee Summitt Fla Mrs Bettie Pendleton and Mrs Horace Stroup Cherryville. Born April 18 1863 in Gaston county she married Jan 2 1883. A devoted Presbyterian she was active in church and admired by many for kindness and helpfulness. Active pallbearers were Fred Hamrick Jr J B W C Twitty J Harvey Claude Miller and Robt Hairston with honorary pallbearers F D Hamrick Dr Wea Alf Miller G P Seruges and RG i.
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Rutherfordton
Fanny Miller Quinn
RB. Quinn
E. B. Quinn
Statesville
J. Frank Quinn
Haskell
Okla
F. L. Harrill
Marshville
W. H. Mills
Raleigh
Poe W. Eskridge
Lee Summitt
Fla
Bettie Pendleton
Horace Stroup
Cherryville
Mrs. Quinn
Gaston County
Presbyterian Church
Ugg's
Fred Hamtick
J. B. W. C. Twitty
J. Harvey
Claude Miller
Robt. Hairston
F. D. Hamrick
Wea
Alf. Miller
G. P. Seruges
RG i
Rutherford County Fair Dates Set For October 22 to 26
Rutherford County announces fair week October 22 to 26 with Krause’s greater shows for the full run. The six rides eleven shows forty concessions will entertain. local horse racing features. a new automobile show in a large tent near the exhibit hall. Exhibits may be removed Friday. midway and free acts continue through Saturday October 26.
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Rutherford County
F. E. Patton
R. Patton
Krause
Mr. Patton
Costume Concert Draws Over Five Thousand In Spindale
Rutherfordton August 19 more than 5000 people attended the old fashioned costume concert on the courthouse steps closing the county sesqui centennial celebration led by Mrs T B Suiter with a large chorus in colonial dress. Soloists included Helen Justice and Nell Padgett Norris among others. Spindale mills announce a sixty to fifty five hour shift reduction while keeping wages steady enabling a weekly holiday for workers.
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Rutherfordton
T. B. Sutter
Court House
Ned
Massa
Kentucky
Swanee River
Helen Justice
Nell Padgett Norris
A. M. Glickman
Annie Laurie
Juanita
Nellie Home
Sterling Hosiery Mills Adds New Equipment Expansion
Sterling Hosiery Mills will receive sixteen new machines this month at the Spindale plant, boosting capacity for Forest City and Spindale to over 100,000 dozen hose annually. The article notes possible consolidation of Forest City plant with Spindale and urges local business groups to work to keep the mill in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Watson
Sterling Hosiery Mills
Spindalelant
Mr. Watson
Forest City
Spindale
Sterling Hosiery
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Club
Rutherford County Sesquicentennial Ends In Grand Celebration
Rutherfordton August 19 thousands thronged sidewalks to view a parade tracing county history and a 150th milestone marked by a 10 30 mile long pageant led by the Spindale Band. Notables including Josephus Daniels and A R Newsome spoke as a choir sang Dixie and the town closed with an old fashioned concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spindale
Rutherfordton Kiwanis Hosts Sesquicentennial Opening Night
Rutherford county marks its sesqui centennial with a formal opening at the Isothermal hotel, featuring speeches by Dr A R Newsome Major J F Jones and Hon Josephus Daniels. The program highlighted the North Carolina Historical Commission work and county history as schools prepare for the 1929 1930 term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephus Daniels
Dr. Newsome
Arrest Bostic Man for Theft
Kenneth Walker once an overseer in Florence Mills was arrested on burglary charges after three masked men tied and gagged Terry Philbeck at his home near Bostic on March 17. Detectives traced Walker to Gainesville where he deposited money under W. D. Craven and bought a car before his arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Walker
Florence Mills
Walker
Terry Philbeck
Sale
Bostic
Philbeck
J. S. Smith
Charles Price
Garrett Edwards
Smith
Gainesville
W. D. Craven
Avondale School Opens September 2
Avondale announces its cementary school will open Monday September 2 with a staff including Lilah Freeman Polly Martin Esther Yelton Vivian Prince and Prof. F S Hall. The term aims to be one of the finest in the school’s history. Also Courtney's Ten Cent Store advertises paints varnishes and enamels at syndicate prices. An arrest in a scuffle is expected for two others referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cool Springs Township
Avondale
Avondale Cementary
Sesson
Lilah Freeman
Shelby
Polly Martin
Ellenboro
Esther Yelton
Rutherfordton
Vivian Prince
Easley
S. C
F. S. Hall
Beon Syndicate
Courtney
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Dixie Entertainers
Earl Johnson
Quinn
Rutherford County Fair
Spindale Mill
T. B. Suiter
Spindale Orchestra
F. M. Barnes
Gussie Whitaker
Jessie, Lancaster
R C. Ledford
J. T. Forester
Florence Edwards
Viola
Cowan
E. W. Huskey
FL. Hall
C. H. Wilson
Asheville
William C. Beers
Spencer Group of Mills
W. W. Rimmer
First Baptist Church
George Green
Lawrence Goode
Lee Jolley
Wilmington
Morehead City
State Sheriffs Association
Fred C. Kinzie
Mr. Kinzie
Haxtun
Colorado
Elmore Street
M. T. Long
Bobbie
Wadesboro
State Hall of History
Ithe County
Cool Springs
Ola Wilkins
Jugenia Randall
Vennie Aiken
Lizzie Blanton
Nora Patrick
Louise Latimore
Eugene Allison
Bostic School
Morgan Cooper
Reba Price
Julia Baker
Huda McDonald
Dorothy McDanel
Rex Long
Pleasant Grove School
Annie Sue Harris
Ottilie Long
Clara Harrill
Ware
Mary Jarrison
Davie Sue Harris
Burwell Moore
Thelma Moss
Kara Myers
Will Griffin
Ruth Barnes
Jean Andrews
Anne Lawrence
Ruth Morris
Minnie Flack
Joy Shaver
Elsie Barber
Helen Bobvett
Mae Farntain
A. C. Finch
Igh School
Sara Bailey
C. C. Turner
Agnes Barnes
Bettye J. Pieratt
E. V. Seitz
M. S. Crowder
Rebecca Perrin
D. H. Sutton
Elizabeth Crabrooke
Susie Cookey
C. C. Erwin
Ruth Meares
Katheryn Goggins
Bostic Man
Trio
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