Avondale Woman Claimed by Death
Mrs. Z. V. Metcalf of Avondale died at Rutherford Hospital Monday night December 3 after an operation. She was 60, a native of Yancey county, living here nine years. Funeral services were held December 4 at the Baptist church with Revs. W. B. Jenkins and A. T. Stoudenmire, burial at Providence church. Survived by husband, seven children, mother aged 89, four sisters and three brothers. sons include Arthur, Madison county. Roscoe, Rutherfordton. Willow, at home. Walter, Spindale. Daughters Mrs. Tom Early and Mrs. Chas. Lane of Avondale. Mrs. Jno. Dobbins, Spindale. Surviving sister Mrs. Sam Johnston, Rutherfordton. Mrs. Bernie Shooks. Mrs. Donnie Burwell, Weaverville. Mrs. Logan Briggs, Biltmore. brothers J. C. Bilard, Weaverville. Jessie and William.
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Avondale
Z. V. Metcalf
Rutherford Hospital
the Baptist Church
W. B. Jenkins
Woodruff
S. C
A. T. Stoudenmire
Innovations in Ford electrical and ignition systems
The new Ford features integrated electrical and ignition systems with a single high tension cable from coil to distributor and eliminates cables from distributor to spark plugs. Dealers offer affordable checks to prolong the car’s life and provide economical miles of motoring.
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Ford
Tc Ford
Pallbearers Named for Dallard at Biltmore Service
Pall-bearers listed for the Dallard funeral at Biltmore include C. G. Hamrick Coran Bailey Robi Flynn J. N. Goode Ed Hill and Geo Bailey.
J. M. Lamb Dead In Cliffside Fatal Stroke En Route to Chesnee
J M Lamb a well known farmer from between Broad River and Chesnee died on Thanksgiving day after a stroke near Chesnee caused his car to strike another. He died within 20 minutes of the episode at age 66 after funeral services at New Pleasant church conducted by Rev T M Hester. He is survived by three sons four brothers and two sisters.
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Cliffside
J. M. Lamb
Broad River
Chesnee
T. M. Hester
Hazel Georgian Dead in Rutherfordton Family Tragedy
Hazel Georgian nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs M Georgian Route 2 died Monday December 3 after a brief illness from flu and pneumonia Funeral and burial were held at Cox plantation where Mr Georgian is manager with Revs E Gentle and F D Lobdell in charge She was the oldest child and is survived by her parents two sisters and a brother The child was described as bright and lovable and will be missed in the home and school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton
R-2
Hazel Georgian
M. Georgian
Route 2
Cox Plantion
Aged Lady Mattie Wilkins Dies at 83 in Polk County
Miss Mattie Wilkins aged 83 died after a brief illness Monday afternoon December 3 in Polk County. She lived with Mr and Mrs David Gray on Route 2. Funeral services were at Gray's Chapel church December 4 conducted by Rev Lucas. She leaves a sister Mrs Mennerva Pearson aged 94 who attended the funeral. The deceased was an active church member for many years and held in high esteem by friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton
Mattie Wilkins
David Gray
Polk County Road
Gray’s Chapel Church
Lucas
Minnerva Pearson
Death of Mrs. Lewis H. Wells in Caroleen
Caroleen December 10 Mrs. Lewis H. Wells died at her home after two strokes of paralysis. She was 56 and had been an invalid for ten years. Funeral services were held at Salem Methodist church on Thanksgiving Day. Survived by husband and nine children M B Atkins Caroleen Carl Hamrick Shelby Russell Wells Buffalo D C E L Whitaker Henrietta Mabel James Magdalene and Gertrude Wells all at home, two children preceded her. Three sisters and one brother also survive twenty grandchildren. Mrs Wells was a longtime Baptist church member and belonged to Caroleen Baptist Church at death.
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Caroleen
Lewis ‘H. Wells
Salem Methodist Church
R. N. Childress
M. B. Atkins
Carl Hamrick
Shelby
Russell Wells
Buffalo
D. C
E. L. Whitaker
Henrietta
Mabel James
Magdalene
Gertrude Wells
Bob Biggerstaff
Ellenboro
Mary Vandyke
Mooresboro
Nellie Gillespie
Lillie Street
Auto license tags for 1929 sale begins Dec 15 1928
The sale of automobile license tags for the year 1929 are now ready and can be displayed after December 15th, 1928. All owners of motor vehicles must have their new license plates ready and on by Jan. 1. Branch offices are located at Shelby, Asheville, Charlotte, Gastonia, Hickory and other points.
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Shelby
Asheville
Charlotte
Gastonia
Hickory
Small Boy Dies in Forest City Family Tragedy
William Edwin Farris, two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Farris of Forest City, died on Thanksgiving Day and was buried Friday November 30 at Sunshine Church with Rev. K. N. Snipes officiating assisted by Rev. C. C. Huston. He was a bright child and was ill only a short time. Also noted is a Boston Court anecdote where a judge orders the crier to cry as his wife is dead.
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William Edwin
J. H. Farris
Forest City
Sunshine
K. N. Snipes
C. C. Huston
Ellenboro
Boston
Kiwanis Officers Meet in Chicago for 1929 Plans
Kiwanis International officials from the United States and Canada meet in Chicago for a three day council to set policies for 1929. President C Sam Cummings urges district officials to recruit business and professional men and stresses quality of membership. A foreign extension study is announced and J W Crews names lieutenant governors for the Carolinas district.
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Chicago
Kiwanis International
United States
Canada
C. Sam Cummings
Kansas City
Kiwanis
Kiwanis Club
J. W. Crews
Spartanburg
South Carolina
Carolinas
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D. M. Morrison
Duncan
Rutherford County
R. E. Carpenter
Hightower & Matheny Funeral Directors
North Henrietta, N. C
Hightower
Matheny
Pei
Ford Motor Company
Hazel
U. S
Harrill St
N. C
D. W. Crawford
Chas. Z. Flack
Forest City, N. C
Just
Santa Claus
Farmers: Bank & Trust Co
Thrifty
Forest City and
J. H. Thoma
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