Stephens Revival Continues Amid Strong Conversions
Since November 3 the Stephens revival remains ongoing through next week with renewed interest. Large crowds attended Thanksgiving services at Tabernacle and Rutherfordton churches, aiding Alexander School with a show of donations. A Rutherford County Mason delegation and local bank officials joined Tuesday events as Epworth League plans shift to Friday night meetings. About 90 people attended Tuesday night, with roughly 75 converts.
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Steph
Stephens
Spe
Taboree
Alexander School, Inc
EC Ler
Rutherfordton
Iuiherverdten
Spindale
Methodist
Spinile
Rutherfordton Baptist Church
Rutherford Couny Masons
Bank ‘Fctals
Thetherford County
Epworth League
R. W. Eaves
Spindale House
Methodist Society To Hold Annual Bazaar
The Young People’s Missionary Society of the Methodist church announces its annual bazaar set for December sixth and seventh at the Romina Theatre building. The society urges early shopping to avoid crowds and offers a wide variety of attractive Christmas gifts.
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The
Methodist Church
Romina
Sionary Society
Mr D D Webb Died Last Monday
Forest City R 3 reports Drury Dobbins Webb aged 62 died at his home near Smith Grove church Monday morning after a week long illness. Funeral services were held at Walls Baptist church Tuesday afternoon conducted by his pastor. Webb, a longtime Walls church member of about 49 years, is survived by his widow eight children and nineteen grandchildren. He was a prominent farmer and well known citizen in the county.
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Forest City
Drury Dobbins Webb
Smith Grove Church
Walls Baptist Church
Spindale Charitable Fund Initiated For Christmas Aid
Spindale residents and two organizers Glenn Keller and Max Tolleson launch a fund aiming to raise about 1000 dollars by subscription to aid needy families during Christmas and winter. A welfare board forms as no local charity board exists, backed by business houses in Spindale and surrounding areas.
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Spindale
Messrs
Glenn Keller
Max Tolleson
Forest City
Oyster Supper And Free Show At Harris High School
Harris will host an oyster supper and free moving picture show Friday evening starting at 5 o'clock in the high school auditorium. Attractions include a grab bag cake walk and a good time. Everyone is invited to attend the supper and show.
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Harris
Harris ‘High School
Several Injured By Fall On Ice in Spindale
Spindale on December 3 reports several people slightly hurt by falls on icy pavements and roads. Lewis Griffin sustained injuries to shoulders chest and back after slipping on an ice coated bank near Spencer mill. Stal lings of Spencer mill injured his hand after a fall in his yard. a large piece of wood pierced his hand. Russell Morgan of Spindale Grocery Company fell near the store and remains in bed but resting. Additional minor injuries from slips on ice followed.
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Spindale
Lewis Griffin
Spencer Mill
Stallings
Russell Morgan
Spindale Grocery Company
Re elect Dr C S McCall Secretary Dental Society
Asheville report notes Dr N P Maddux named president elect of the First District Dental Society of North Carolina with Dr T A Wilkins becoming president. Other officers include Dr A D Abernethy vice president and Dr Charles S McCall re elected secretary and treasurer. About 60 dentists attended the nine annual convention at George Vanderbilt hotel.
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Asheville
N. P. Maddux
First District Dental Society of
North Carolina
T. A. Wilkins
Gastonia
Maddux
A. D. Abernethy
Granite Falls
Charles S. McCall
Forest City
George [Vanderbilt Hotel
Grumman
University of North Carolina Extension
S. C. Moser
Harold E. Story
Charlotte
Christmas Seal Sale Drive Opens in Forest City
Mrs. A C Duncan chairs the tuberculosis Christmas seal sale campaign in Forest City placing placards in local business windows. Seals will be sold through Christmas with proceeds aiding local work. Governor Gardner praises the effort as state pride and notes the long decline in tuberculosis deaths aided by the association network.
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A. C. Duncan
Forest City
Max Gardner
United States
Great National Tuberculosis Association
North Carolina Tuberculosis Association
Stephens Revival Program For Sunday Spindale
Stephens tabernacle in Spindale will host revival services next Sunday with an 11am union service at tabernacle and 2:30pm special Rutherford county gathering. Evening events include a 7pm song service led by Powell Lee and a 7:30pm sermon by Mr Stephens, with the revival expected to continue through the week. Local interest is rising though much of Rutherford county remains untouched.
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Spindale
Rutherfordton
Blanton Wins Gold Football At Forest City High
Fred Blanton, Forest City high school quarterback, won a gold football for MVP of the 1929 squad in a contest sponsored by Grover's Soda Shop. A three year captain, he starred as halfback earlier and excelled in end runs, punt returns, and defense. He also played guard in basketball and was an all-state third baseman on the baseball team, while serving as student body president.
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Grover’s Soda Shop
Fred Blanton
Forest City
Blanton
Concord
John B Wyatt Dies After Illness at 56
John B. Wyatt, aged 56, died Thursday night at his home after a brief stomach illness. Burial occurred Saturday in the Wyatt family cemetery at Weaverville, where funeral services were held. He is survived by a wife, eight children, three brothers, and two sisters.
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John B. Wyatt
Weaverville
Wyatt
Mr. Wyatt
Pirates Clash With Glenwood Club In Season Opener
The Florence Pirates basketball team faces Glenwood quintet in the season opener on the local high school court tonight. The club, long regarded as among the best amateur teams in the state, aims for stronger form this year and will also meet Olsen's Terrible Swedes and Olsen's Nordics. Players came out for practice including Davis, Little, Harrill, Seitz, Stalnaker, Moss, McKeithan, Walker, and Transom.
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Florence. Pirates
Glenwood
Pirates
Olsen
Davis
Little
Harrill
Seitz
Stalnaker
Moss
County Club to Meet December 13
Spindale, Dec 3 The Rutherford County Club will hold its December meeting Friday December 13 at 7 PM in the Isothermal hotel Rutherfordton. Officers for 1930 will be elected. Candidates include for president Clyde Erwin and J Heller for vice president C F Gold and G B Howard for sergeant at arms Grady Withrow and Dr A C Duncan and for Directors David Lindsay F E Patton D C Whitaker J T Harris S C Gettys Dr L B Morse. County officials M R Reed and B T Jones will speak on taxation and corn affairs. Several visitors from Cleveland county are expected.
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Spindale
Rutherford County Club
Rutherfordton
Clyde Erwin
J. Heller
C. F. Gold
G. B. Howard
Grady Withrow
A. C. Duncan
David Lindsay
F. E. Patton
D. C. Whitaker
J. T. Harris
S.C
Death of Mr Frank Clayton in Forest City
Mr Frank Clayton aged 49 died Monday at his home near the Florence Mill after a stroke of paralysis struck him on the street. Funeral services were held at Pelzer South Carolina and burial followed in Pelzer cemetery. He leaves seven children his mother three brothers and two sisters. He was a Methodist and had resided in Forest City about four years.
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Frank Cayton
Florence Mill
Pelzer
S. C
Clayton
Methodist Church
Forest City
Rutherford County Ends Weekend Coldest November on Record
Rutherford County endured the severest November cold wave in its history with Friday night temperatures around 30 degrees and rising slowly to eight to ten degrees by Saturday. The frost damaged radiators pipes gardens and stored goods while water supplies froze in several towns. Coal wood and antifreeze trades boomed as garages repaired frozen cars. Temperatures rebounded Sunday but Monday rain and sleet led to renewed chill on Tuesday. Older residents recall the cold as the county’s worst November weather yet.
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Rutherford County
Forest City Boy Confesses Forgery
Forest City police report a local boy confessed to forging multiple checks for Forest City Feed and Fertilizer Co., Forest City Furniture Co., and Alexander Manufacturing Co. The suspect, unnamed, is bonded for $300 and expected to testify against two alleged accomplices. Police believe the trio forged and cashed several small checks in November, ending what officials call a major forgery case in the county.
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Forest City Feed and Fertilizer Co
Forest City Furniture Co
Alexander Manufacturing Co
Chas. R. Price
Chief Price
Price
Auto Wreck Near Mooresboro Injures Couple
In Mooresboro on a Sunday night two cars collided on the highway. P. L. Marks suffered a broken arm while Mrs. Marks sustained head and facial lacerations. Reports accuse an intoxicated black driver named Logan of crossing in front of the Forest City car. Logan was held on a 300.09 bond awaiting trial.
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Mooresboro
P. L. Marks
Marks
Forest City
Logan
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C. S. Wcall
Dental Society
Splagle
First District
N.C
Spindale Drug Company
Spindale Drug Co
Hinds
Austell
George Green
Hines
Glenwood Club
Frank Clayton
Ounty
Forest City Boy
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