Popular Young Woman Passes in North Carolina
Mary Helen Gamble LaBoone died at her mother's home after a short illness. Funeral held at First Baptist Church with Rev. W. A. Ayers officiating. Survived by infant son, mother, two brothers, two sisters, and several in-laws. Ellenboro obit notes Mrs. James Long, aged about sixty five, died after illness. Funeral at Hopewell Methodist Church. Survived by seven children and husband. two sons died in World War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.R. LaBoone
Mary Helen Gamble
J. L. Gamble
First Baptist Church
W. A. Ayers
Hague Padgett
Nell Padgett Norris
George Carpenter
Herbert Moore
C. L. Moore
Charles Crowell
Charles Whitlock
Thomas Blanton
Mary Helen
J. R. Bateman
Asheville
Tench
Hubert Gamble
Jewel
Butell Gamble
Benjamin
Charles Gamble
Golden Valley
F. S. Gamble
Wadesboro
Lee Moffitt
Raney Harrill
Ellenboro
James Long
Hopewell Methodist Church
D. J. Hunt
Z. B. Harrill
J. B. Harri
J. E. Hipps
Special Students Service at First Baptist Church
A special student service will be held next Sunday at 11 o clock at First Baptist Church. College students home for holidays Forest City school students and city teachers are invited as guests. The service will feature special music and a helpful message from the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Forest City
Telephone Operators Extend Thanks for Christmas Gifts
The local telephone exchange staff express gratitude to J. F. Weathers P. D. Gilliam Drs Verner and Duncan Dr Bostic Jr and Sr Alexander Mill Industrial Bank Flack Hardware Spindle Office for the thoughtful Christmas gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Weathers
P. D. Gilliam
Verner and Duncan
Dr. Bostic, Jr
Alexander Mill
Industrial Bank
Flack Hardware
Spindale
Crowded Missionary Methodist Christmas Eve Program
The Missionary Methodist church crowded for a Christmas Eve program by the Sunday school children. The event pleased all, and gifts were given to the pastor Rev. H. C. Kiser and Rev. H. C. Sisk. Several families report measles, including six of Sam Hardin's children and three McCluney/Jones children. Local residents shared Christmas visits and travels, with relatives from High Point and Charlotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Sisk
Missionary Methodist Church
H. C. Kiser
Sam Hardin
McClure Johnson
Buster
Virginia McCluney
Junior Newton
Horace Stepp
Little Son
High Point
Lon Jones
Rutherford County Scout Officials to Meet January 3
Rutherford County Scout Committee will meet January 3 at 6 30 PM at Lure Cafe Rutherfordton. A Dutch supper is planned at 75e per plate as part of preparations for the Piedmont Council annual meeting January 17 at Tse-Thermal Hotel. The meeting aims to elect a county vice president to also chair the county scout committee and to finalize year 1927 work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford County Scout Committee
Lure
Rutherfordton
F. C. Kinzie
Piedmont Council
Tse-Thermal
Rutherford County
Elies Fata
Acabaran
Cis
Piedmont
Ard
Forest City Presbyterian plans Sunday services and sermon topics
The Forest City Presbyterian church invites worshipers to Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. with sermons by Rev. G. R. Gillespie on Prosperous New Year and The Open Door. Sunday school meets at 10 a.m. with Dr. G. P. Reid leading graded lessons. A note on church commitment encourages faithful attendance and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City Presbyterian Church
G. R. Gillespie
Home Missions
G. P. Reid
Cherry Mountain Street
Church of Christ
Several Articles Left Out This Week
A note states due to the small size of the issue this week several articles are omitted and will be carried over to next week including a write-up on the Christmas cantata at the Methodist church.
Miami Basketball Club Here January 2nd
The Miami team roster features former college stars led by Bob Hunter of Queens University. Frank Butler from Fordham plays center and forward, while George Miske captains a North Miami lineup facing City All-Stars in Forest on January 2. Guards Joe Hoffman of Maryland and Jim Houck of Gettysburg anchor a passing, huddle-based attack as practice wins momentum for the December 6 season opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Bob Hunter
Queens University
Canada
Frank Butler
Fordham
Butler
the Forest
George Miske
Wayne
City
Miske
Cornell
Wirey
Franklin
Indiana
Joe Hoffman
Maryland
Jim Houck
Gettyssburg
Hoffman
Houck
Christmas visitors and small town notes in Ada ville
Forest City R-2 bulletin lists Christmas day visitors including Mr. and Mrs. B R Douth and son Ray of Charlotte and several Moore family members from multiple towns. A Santa visit followed a Sunday program for the children. Guests over the weekend included Broadus McBrayer and family of Shelby and other Forest City and West End residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
R-2
A. C. Moore
B. R. Douth
Ray
Charlotte
Crawford Moore
Alda Moore
Winson-Salem
Kate Moore
Belont
Ozelle Moore
Durham
B. G. Moore
Famly
D. M. Carver
Nannie Carroll
Adaville
Santa Claus
T. L. McBrayer
Broadus McBrayer
Shelby
G. C. Me jBrayer
West End
Wilber McBrayer
Charles
Glenn Smanley
J .Gordon Yelton
Alzora Henderson
Carrie J
Virginia McBrayer
Ruth McDonald
Architect and Builder Home for Holidays
Messrs. H. L. Hyder and Kynard Baynard, contractor and architect, spent the holidays with their families. They have just completed a school building in Dillon, S.C. This marks the fourth school they have erected in the county. For the new year they project a fifty thousand dollar Masonic Temple and a seventy five thousand dollar school building at Latta, South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
H. L. Hyder
Kynard Baynard
Dillon
8. C
Latta
S. C
Baptist Pastor M A Adams Resigns in Rutherfordton
Rev M A Adams resigns as pastor of the Baptist church in Rutherfordton effective January 8. He has served since April 1921. A pul pit committee will seek a new pastor and Adams may join the Baptist state board while remaining a Rutherfordton resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton
M.A. Adams
The
Baptist Church of
Adams
Baptist State Board
Forest City Outlaws Fall to Spindale House Juniors
Forest City loses 34 to 20 as Spindale House Juniors dominate with Horton scoring 12 and Gurley 10 for Forest City leads. Monograms beat Outlaws 48 to 35 with Blanton netting 24 for the winners. Olson's Swedes defeat Forest City All-Stars 83 to 52 led by Cartwright's 24 and Davis's 18. Tonight the All-Stars face Wake Forest Collegiate at 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City Outlaws
Spindale House
Horton
Gurley
Monograms
Outlaws
Blanton
Olson
America
Forest City
Cartwright
Davis
Forest City All-Stars
Wake Forest
Kiwanis Club Hosts Meeting With Music Club Entertainers
Kiwanis Club held an interesting Monday night meeting led by Mr. R. W. Minish. Ladies of the music club performed a piano solo by Mrs. Minish and numbers by Mrs. Nell Norris, plus Christmas carols by several ladies. Visitors attended and new officers will be installed next Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
R. w.Minish
Music Club
Entertains for Miss Eula Thomas at Christmas Party
Mr and Mrs R W Minish hosted a December 27 evening gathering for Miss Eula Thomas of Washington DC, with Christmas greens decor, three tables of progressive rock, solos by Nell Padgett Norris, and an ice course with candy and salted nuts. Attending were Mr and Mrs J H Thomas, Mr and Mrs E O Thomas, Mr and Mrs J Clarence Young, Mrs J F Alexander, Mrs Nell Padgett Norris, and Mr and Mrs B B Doggett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Minish
Eula Thomas
Washington, D. C
J. H. Thomas
Nell’ Padgett Norris
E. O. Thomas
J.clarence Young
J. F. Alexander
Nell Padgett Norris
B. B. Doggett
McCLELLAN WALL announce Berea wedding set December 17
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Lou Wall to Mr. John McClellan of Berea Kentucky was made today. The wedding occurred in Berea where Wall was attending school and McClellan is a native of Berea. Mrs. McClellan lives in Forest City and she is the niece of Dr. C. B. McCall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Wall
John McClelland
Berea
Wall
McClellan
Forest City
C. 8. McCall
Prominent Teens to Wed Today in Local Nuptials
Mr R Blanton Biggerstaff to marry Miss Leona Rollins this day. Groom is son of R E Biggerstaff. bride elect is daughter of G W and Mrs Rollins. They are among our most prominent young people and will receive many well wishes from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Blanton Biggerstaff
Leona Rollins
R. E. Biggerstaff
G. W. Rollins
Ridings Attend Raleigh Reception By Gov McLean
Attorney and Mrs. C. C. Ridings have received invitations to a Raleigh reception hosted by Gov. and Mrs. McLean on Monday from 3 to 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Ridings
McLean
Raleigh
Harrills Host Generous Christmas Dinner
Mr and Mrs F B Harrill entertained many relatives and friends at a sumptuous Christmas dinner Tuesday evening. Genuine Southern hospitality and festive spirit marked the occasion, leaving memorable impressions on all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Harrill
Died Friday Night Mrs Asbury H Nanney of Union Mills
Union Mills resident Mrs Asbury H Nanney died Friday night and was buried Sunday. A longer obituary will be published next week detailing her life and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury H. Nanney
Union Mills
Engagement Announcement Revealed at Bridge Party
Miss Ottilee and Miss Mary Long hosted a Tuesday afternoon bridge gathering at Main Street home with six tables. Prizes awarded to Miss Bunnah Jones, Miss Margaret Bostic, and Mrs. R. C. Alexander. Mary Long honored with pink crepe de chine lingerie. Engagement reveal card and Moon themed tally cards announced Miss Mary Thompson Long to Mr. Robert Clifton Hair of Pineville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottilee
Kate Long
Main Street
Bunnah Jones
Margaret Bostic
R. C. Alexander
Mary Long
Pineville
Ottilee Long
Miss Mary Long
Shiloh News Holiday Travel and Visits
Shiloh faculty spend holidays at home. Teachers and families recall Christmas visits with relatives in Forest City, Spartanburg, and nearby towns. Students and staff members including Elva Spurlin and Ruth Morrow share gatherings with Jones, Robbins, Ledbetter, Morrow, and others during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton
R-1
Shiloh
Elva Spurlin
Lois Robbins
Gilford Ledbetter
Spindale
B. M. Jones
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H. R. LaBoone
Mary Ellenboro
Helen Gamble
Mr. LaBoone
Pickens, Lake
Special Students
Presbyterian News
Miami Basketball Club
Adaville News
McClellan-Wall
Mr. R. Hair
Annie Bridges
Clara Harrill
Bertha and
Ruth Meares
Margaret Young
Polly Huggins
Myrtle Hemphill
Ruth Moore
Margaret Bostie
Robbie Biggerstaff
Margaret Ware
Mary Crowell
Viola Randall
Claire Reid
Alice King
Mesdames
W. W. Moore
F. R. Wilkins
C. E. Alcock
R. R. Slanton
C. C
M. W. Harriss
J. W. Goldston
Goldston, N. C
Shiloh News
Lionell Smith
Boiling Springs School
Timmons
Quay Spurlin
Sassafras
Willie Morrow
Sandy Music
Ruth Morrow
C. M. Champion
Herbert Cole
Foy Jackson
Inman
Arthur Nash
Duke University
Annie
Ella Hamrick
Odessa
Estelle Jones
Forest Cuy
Jason Cole
J. A. Smith
J. D
Paul Hawkins
Alexander
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