Something Besides the Dollar Revered in Rutherford Industry
E G Alcock editor reports on J C Patton’s Charlotte Observer tribute to Rutherford county leaders of industry. The piece highlights Raleigh Haynes of Cliffside and his mill community, praising his concern for workers, families, homes, and churches over mere financial gains. It says North Carolina’s industrial progress rests with businessmen who value human sympathy and common good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Patton
Charlotte Observer
Rutherford County
Raleigh Haynes
Cliffside
Rabi’a Haynes
Mr. Patton
K. 8
Tanner
D. D
Hugh Little
North Carolina
Stevens Recovers Nicely From Appendicitis Operation
Charlotte report notes Rev. Ches. H. Stevens is rallying well after an appendectomy. Surgeons say his condition is improving steadily and he is responding to treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Ches. H. Stevens
Forest City R-2 News highlights local social notes
Forest City R-2 notes Mr and Mrs J J Hardin and son Clyde visit Hollis relatives. Elizabeth Gettys visits Plato Gettys family. Guy Lewis hosts a Saturday night pound supper with many young guests and several games then dining. Attendees include Katie Mae Green Nannie Lee Selvey Pauline Vonnie Doggett Nellie Sherrill Janette Holland Corie Hamrick Elizabeth Gettys Dorothy McDade and many others from Green Hill Canton and Canton area. Some residents hosted overnight visits and weekend stays with friends and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
R-2
J. J. Hardin
Clyde
Elizabeth Gettys
Plato Gettys
Hollis
Guy Lewis
Pound
Presen
Katie Mae Green
Nannie Lee Selvey
Pauline
Vonnie Doggett
Nellie Sherrill
Janette Holland
Corie Hamrick
Dorothy McDade
Josephine Young
Toms
Grace
Nellie L Fe Lewis
Green T Foltselaw
Cante
William Green
Cortez Hamrie Howard Huntley
Grayson Bo
Furman Carroll
Robert
Fred Lewis
Green Hill
Carrie Holtzclaw
Canton
Nellie Lewis
Sam Lewis
Detroit
Mich
W. E. Lewis
Coree Hamrick
Rutherfordton Spindale Ruth Consolidated School Trustees Named
Rutherfordton Feb 9 The County Board appoints trustees for the Rutherfordton Spindale Ruth consolidated district. Members include M L Edwards F Flack K Tanner S E Elmore and J C Hampton with S E Elmore as chairman. Prof B L Smith of Spindale elected first superintendent of the new district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton
County Board of Education
Rutherfordton-Spindate-Ruth
M. L. Edwards
F. Flack
K. Tanner
S. E. Elmore
Spindale
J. C. Hampton
Ruth
Central High
Trustes
Income Tax Collector Coming to Forest City
A deputy income tax collector will be at J. C. Harrill store in Forest City on Wednesday February 25 to help residents prepare income tax reports. Assistance is free and available from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call upon the collector for help reporting to Uncle Samuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Harrill
Forest City
Samuel
The Flapper Grandmother Musical at High School
Local talent presents The Flapper Grandmother a musical comedy at the high school March 6 with proceeds to the school library fund. An extended notice will follow. Also promote The Movie with nightly programs. Elmer Hollifield fractured his right wrist last Friday while cranking a Hollifield-Davis Lumber Co truck. he wears a sling as it heals. A birthday dinner for Mrs Lydia Turner’s 85th birthday at Mrs Walkers home near Bostic drew a large crowd last Thursday. Barnes grocery moved to Biggerstaff building on Depot street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Hollifield
Hollifield-Davis Lumber Co
Wm. Walkler
Bostic
Lydia Turner
Barnes’ Grocery
Biggerstaff
Depot Street
Kiwanis Club Delegation Heads to Rutherfordton Charter Night
After a supper, a large Forest City delegation traveled to Rutherfordton for the Rutherfordton Kiwanis charter night. Speeches included Dr. E Walker Sikes of Clemson College. The two Kiwanis clubs aim to forge strong fellowship between Forest City and Rutherfordton in Rutherford County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton
Rutherfordton Club
E. Walker Sikes
Clemson College
Forest City
Rutherford County
Literary Club Meets in February Program at Mrs Biggerstaff Home
The Liter ary department of the Woman's Club met at Mrs R E Biggerstaff home with joint hosting by Mrs Blanton J B Dorton and Miss Robbie Biggerstaff. The program focused on Our Nation with Washington pictures and flags. The meeting featured readings papers songs and a flag theme ending with Star Spangled Banner and a patriotic salad coffee service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
R. E. Biggerstaff
Foyelack
Merica
R. R. Howes
Forelgn
America
Washington
F. L Barber
America the Beautiful
G. C. McDaniel
Sy Ross
Ruth Moore
Kenneth Bostic
Darden
Nell Young
Robbie Biggerstaff
Rollins Huntley couple wed at bride’s home
Rutherfordton Feb 9 Roscoe Huntley and Miss Sallie Rollins surprised friends by marrying Sunday afternoon at the home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs J H Rollins Rev M M Huntley performed the ceremony Mrs Huntley is the second daughter of the Rollinses Huntley is the eldest son of Mr and Mrs Henson Huntley of near Oakland consolidated school and known as a man of strong Christian character Ford advertisement closes the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton
Roscoe Huntley
Sallie Rollins
J. H. Rollins
M. M. Huntley
Mr. Huntley
Henson Huntley
Near
Oakland Consolidated School
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Forest City Courier
Forest City and
Rutherford Co
N. C
E. Alcock
Carolina
Enops
the Courier
Schloss Bros
Baltimore
Jd. M Price & Son
Cyclops
The
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Klan No. 93
Klan
Klavern
Kiwanis Club
Reinhardt Drug Co
Mae Rexalh, Sisco
Huntley
B. B. Doggett
Waronat Ganx
Forest Ciry
Thrift
States
D. Ledbetter
M. W. Hap
W. S
Michel's
Ligon’s Drug Store
Main & Church Sts
Spartanburg, S.C
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