County Highway Force Organized in Rutherfordton
District Engineer J A Poteat of Marion heads a reorganized Highway Commission district with offices at Marion Court House and Rutherfordton Prison Camp. Key staff include J L Martin, R V Michaux, G W Rollins, L H Freeman, and C Monroe Carver, plus section foremen L Vickers and others. Patrolman T A Sandlin joins Rutherford county as part of a 65 member force under Lt R H Beck for Division E headquartered in Marion.
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Reutherfordton
John A. Potent
Marion
The
Highway Commission
Court House
J. A. Poteat
J. L. Martin
R. V. Michaux
Morganton
G. W. Rollins
Man
Forest City
L. H. Freeman
Rutherfordton
Monroe Carver
Rutherford County
L. Vickers
H. R. Edwards
B. B. Deck
J. H. Jones
C. S. Green
Mooresboro
Marvin England
Azor Barrier
Nebo
R. F. Tate
Union Mills
Lane Price
Chas. Neal
Ellenware
Ralph Harmon
Poteat
T. A. Sandlin
State Highway Commission
R. H. Beck
Black Man Struck by Bullet Bounces Off Forehead
Late Tuesday near Lawnale George Howard, a Black man, fired a .38 revolver at another Black person. The bullet hit the right forehead, caused a minor flesh wound, then bounced off. Howard is jailed after a family dispute triggered the incident.
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Lawnlaale
George Howard
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Howard
Galvanized 5V Roofing Deal at Farmers Hardware Co
Special leash prices advertised for a short run at Farmers Hardware Co offering Galvanized 5V roofing material. Local shoppers urged to visit store for limited time savings on the steel panels and related supplies.
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Farmers Hardware Co
Rutherford County Sets Tax Rate at 1.13 This Year
Rutherfordton August 24 rate fixed at 1.13 dollars, five cents below early estimate and 62 cents under last year. Levy breakdown shows county funds, school funds, debt service, and special districts totaling 1.13, with state levy added for a grand total of 378,203.17. Taxable property at 33.5 million, down from 35 million, and notes on highway repayment delays and uncollected tax allowances affecting the levy.
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Rutherfordton
Rutherford County
County General Fund
Charlotte
Asheville
High Schoals
Colfax Township
Rutherfordton-Spindale-Ruth
Watkins
Oakland
Piedmont
Green Hill
Hary Ris
Caroleen-Henrietta
Providence
Floyd’s Creek
Buck Shoals
Hicks Grove
Ellenboro
Race Path
Walls
Pinehurst
Second Broad
Oak Grove
Dobbinsville
Cool, Springs
Mt. Merriah
Sunshine
Mt. Vernon
Haynes
Chimney Rock
Gilkey
Pleasant
Hill
North Carolina State Highway Commission
Bat Cave
Highway Commission
Debt Service
Weevil Infestation Down as Drought Precedes Rain
Dry weather before recent rains kept boll weevils scarce in Nash County and limited damage. Catawba County farmers coordinated a joint order for a car of tin cans to preserve food this summer, saving 500 dollars on the purchase.
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Nash County
Catawba County
Lewis Reunion Next Sunday at Mountain Creek Baptist
The Lewis reunion will be held at Mountain Creek Baptist church on August 29, an all day gathering for relatives and friends. Bring well filled baskets and enjoy the day with family and friends.
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Mountain Creek Baptist Church
Farmer Willis harvests over six thousand peaches in season
Mr. G. W. Willis of Route 3 Union Mills visited Forest City Monday and told The Courier he had marketed over 6700 bushels of peaches from his young orchard, averaging 50 cents per bushel. He owns an extensive orchard with over 6,000 peach trees and other fruit acreage.
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G. W. Willis
Route 3
Union Mills
Forest City
The
Courier
Willis
Orchard Health Cited by State Expert on 102 Acres
A government expert visited the farm and praised the orchard as one of the healthiest in the state. The owner cultivates 102 acres and sustains a fine fish stock as part of the property.
Pondering Mr W Count Ady Shortage Of Corny Farm
An unclear note references Mr W count of his ady shortage of corny and a farm matter. The fragment hints at a farm or crop issue but lacks clear actions or identities.
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Pond
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Board of Commissioners
Lewis
Padgett & King
Harrill & King Real Estate
Forest City, N.C
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Bel Order
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