Knights of Pythias hear Brower at Ellenboro event
Members of K P Lodge heard J F Brower Jr grand chancellor of Winston-Salem speak on the lodge purpose and charity at the Kiwanis Hall. The evening included vocal performances and remarks by district and lodge leaders before a benediction and flag salute. In nearby Ellenboro Paul A Hampton, a 24 year old Ell enboro High School instructor, was killed when his roadster hit a parked three and a half ton truck on the highway. Miss Gertrude Philbeck sustained injuries but is expected to recover.
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The
Knights of Pythias
Kiwanis Hall
Ernest Robinson
Nell Padget Norris
A. M. Hughey
R. W. Minish
Chas. 2. Flack
C. C. Ridings
J. Fred Brower, Jr
Winston-Salem
Brower
United States
L. C. Lewance
R. E. Biggerstaff
T. E.yyrd
W. D. Proctor
W. T. Davis
D. R. Coffield
Ellenboro
Clayton
M. F. Moores
W. A. Lynch
Geo. B. Gillespie
Paul A. Hampton
Gertrude Philbeck
Child Dies of Ptomaine Poisoning in Spindale
In Spindale on Wednesday morning eighteen month old Sonny Thomason, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Thomason, died from ptomaine poisoning after eating sausage scraps from a discarded tray. Neighbors were unaware of his illness as specialists arrived too late. The family, including Mr. Thomason who works as a bookkeeper for Spinners Processing Co., faced a sudden loss. Funeral services were held on Thursday.
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Thomason
Spinners Processing Co
Australian Entertainer Nemar Arrives in Forest City
Nemar, a noted Australian entertainer, arrived in Forest City on Wednesday to spend the holidays. He recently finished contracts with Keith Vaudeville and now performs independently for high schools colleges and churches. Arrangements for further appearances have been made and dates will be announced in this paper.
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Nemar
Forest City
Keith
Loan funds for scholars created at Central High
Rutherfordton December 12 A scholars loan fund was approved at Rutherfordton Spindale Central High School and created this week with a first contribution from Miss Eloise Green a former teacher now in Atlanta Georgia The fund will advance money to worthy students to help them complete college education.
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Rutherfordton
Rutherfordton - Spindale
Bottlers Inspect Forest City Coca Cola Plant
A group of state bottlers visited Forest City to inspect the Coca Cola plant en route to Shelby for the Bottlers Convention. They were entertained at the home of Mr. F I Barber during their stop in Forest City.
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State
Forest City
Shelby
F. I. Barber
New Ford Draws Crowds at Doggett Motor Co
More than 2,800 people visited Doggett Motor Company on Wednesday afternoon and evening to inspect the new Ford. The display drew a steady stream of spectators from 3 o'clock to 10:30, with the car leaving for Tryon at 10:30 and planned displays in Ruth-Jefferson and Henrietta areas the next day.
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Doggett Motor Company
Tryon
Ruth- Jeffordton
Asbury Motor Co
Henrietta
Asheville Man Held After Hampton Death
Rutherfordton December 14 W H Nelson alleged driver of the truck left on the highway near Ellenboro yesterday and struck the car carrying Paul Hampton 24 and Miss Gertrude Philbeck seriously injuring them and killing Hampton Nelson was arrested and released on bond pend ing preliminary hearing Philbeck was said to have been driving the roadster and unable to see the truck in the dark The roadster and truck were headed toward Shelby The truck broke down near Ellenboro noon yesterday Funeral services for Hampton will be held Thursday at 11am at Brittain Presbyterian Church He was the youngest son of Mr and Mrs John A Hampton and a Davidson College graduate who planned medical missionary work with Ellenboro High School faculty and students expected to attend He was active in the Presbyterian Church and the student volunteer movement
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Miss Philbeck
Rutherford Hospital
Rutherford County
Garland and Dinwiddie
Black Mountain
Hampton
Philbeck
Shelby
John A. Hampton
Rutherfordton
Davidson College
P. A. Hampton
Rutherfordtorf
R-4
Brittain
W. H. Nelson
Ellenboro
Paul Hampson
Gertrude Philbeck
Nelson
W Westminster
Brittain Presbyterian Church
Here
R. T. Baker
Ellenboro High School
Plunteer
Ellenboro High
Ronad Hill Academy
Presbyterie S
Never tell a man that his boy looks like his mother
A terse maxim about debt and personal insult warns against remarking on a son’s resemblance to his mother when money is owed, implying social consequences and prudence in financial disputes.
Primary Grades to Present Forest City Christmas Program
A Forest City Grammar school Christmas program by the primary grades is slated for Friday night December 16 at 7 30 in the school auditorium. Admission is 15 and 25 cents, proceeds to buy books for the first three grades libraries. About 225 children will participate with costumes and scenery fitting the season. The program includes Santa's Dolls by grade 1 82, The Dolls on Dress Parade by 1B1, The Christmas Candles by 1A, Giving gifts by 2B3, The Night Before Christmas by second grade, Christmas Eve in Santa's Work Shop by third grade.
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Forest City Grammar School
Woman's Club Dramatic and Music Departments Meet
The Dramatic Department plans a December 15 gathering at Miss Meryle McDaniel’s home with hostesses Miss McDaniel, Miss Bailey, Miss Farmer, Miss Bradford, and Mrs. Wilkins. The Music Department meets December 16 at 4 pm with Mrs. Alcock hosting, joined by Mesdames Alcock, Petty and Hamrick.
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Woman's Club
At & Yelock
Meryle McDaniel
Sara Bailey
Mallie Farmer
Elma Bradford
F. R. Wilkins
C. B. Alcock
Mesdames Alcock
C. A Petty
W. B. Hamrick
Spindale Club to Clash With Old Fort on Saturday Night
The Spindale Athletic Club faces Old Fort basketball in Spindale House Saturday evening in a hard fought game. A preliminary pits Spindale House Junior Boys against Union Mills at 7, with the Old Fort Spindale main game set for 8.
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Spindale Athletic Club
Old Fort
Spindale House
Union Mills
Old Fort Spindale
Busy men rush start, never finish projects
A reflective line notes that some men are so occupied with beginning tasks that they lack time to complete them. It emphasizes the tension between initiation and completion and suggests a critique of restless ambition.
Iredell Men Visit Ellenboro for Evangelical Rally
An Ellenboro High School gathering heard Mooresville visitors testify to the Stephens revival’s impact. Delegation leader Roy K. McNeely and local speakers urged county-wide adoption of the revival. The meeting, presided by Rev. R. W. Montgomery, drew broad Iredell County turnout and strong support for holding Rev. Stephens in Rutherford County.
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Ellenboro
Mooresville
Stephens
Rutherford County
R. W. Montgomery
H. H. Cassady
W. L. Latham
M. F. Moores
Iredell
Roy K. McNeely
Christian Workers’ Club
Jesus
McNeely
Messrs
Brawley
Wilson
Morrow
McCoy
Latham
Cantata at the Baptist Church December 18
The First Baptist church will sing The King Cometh by R. M. Stults next Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. A thirty-voice choir will deliver three parts A King is Promised Incarnation and The King is Born with soloists including Nell Padgett Norris A M Glickman and others. The organist and director lead a notable Christmas program inviting the public.
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First Baptist Church
R. M. Stults
A. M. Glickman
Mesdames Nell Padgett Norris
A.M. Glickman
Misses Prince Gaines
Mary Wilder
A. M. Hughey
E. H. Freeman
Lecture Recital by Mrs Mary L Camnitz Delights Forest City Audience
The lecture recital by Mrs Mary Lawrence Camnitz at the high school auditorium Friday night drew praise from attendees. She spoke on The Child in Our Midst, sharing expertise from extensive PTA work in large schools. Mrs G P Reid presided, while Mrs Nell Padgett Norris opened the program with two songs and Mr A M Glickman offered violin selections with Miss Katherine Goggans at the piano.
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Mary Lawrence Camnitz
G. P. Reid
Leonard Yelton Birthday Dinner Celebrates 70th Year
About one hundred relatives and friends gathered at the Yelton home near Brittain to celebrate Mr. Leonard Yelton turning seventy and his fiftieth wedding anniversary with Mrs. Yelton. A barbecue dinner was served.
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Rutherfordton
Leonard Yelton
Brittain
Mr. Yelton
Methodist Bazaar At Post Office Adjoining Building
The young people of the local Methodist church will hold a bazaar on Friday and Saturday this week in the building adjoining the post office. The public is invited to patronize their booth during these two days.
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Methodist Church
Rutherford Leads In Shipping Of Poultry
Rutherford county leads the state and southern states in cooperative poultry sales. From December 1, 1926, to December 1, 1927, 12 poultry cars were operated from the county and 84,922 pounds of poultry were sold. Lincoln county was second with 79,375 pounds, Sampson third with 68,888, Burke fourth with 68,266, and Macon fifth with 52,358 pounds.
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Rutherford County
Lincoln County
Sampson
Burke
Macon
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K. P. Lodge
J. F. Brower, JR
Paul Hampton
Central
Coca-Cola
FORD
Doggett Motor CO
A. B. Chapin
Asheville
That County
H. B. Doggett
Oscar Padgett
Deen
the Baptist Church
Mary L. Camnitz
MR. Leonard Yelton
Methodist Bazaar
Rutherford
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