Henrietta Death and Local News Highlights
Mrs. R. H. Henson died at Rutherford hospital after a month of illness leaving a husband five daughters two sons and extended family. Funeral held at Holly Springs cemetery with Rev. Tom Harris officiating. A large crowd attended. Also notes: Dr Kerr leaves for Spencer to become a druggist, Dr J F Sherard to succeed him. Local social and church events include a singing convention at the Baptist church and a quiet marriage of Grace Harmon to Walter Smith in Spartanburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta
R. H. Henson
Rutherford Hospital
Clyde Lowry
Allie
Jessie Mae
Eunice
Ruby Henson
Festus
Kelly Henson
Holly Springs
Tom Harris
Guy Scruggs
Boiling Springs
Vena Camp
Mary Ella Clegg
Shelby
The
Baptist Church
Kerr
Spencer
N. C
J. F. Sherard
Broma Layne
Gramlin
D. M. Layne
Minnie Lee Fagan
Campobello
S. C
Grace Harmon
Walter Smith
Spartanburg
Georgia
Smith
W. E. Harmon
Gaffney
S.C
Will Smith
Henrietta Mills
Mrs. Smith
Power Turned On In Rural Sections
Boiling Springs February 19 power was turned on at the Mooresboro substation built by the Southern Power company to supply lights for Boiling Springs Mooresboro Lattimore Ellenboro and nearby communities. Residents rush to wire homes and expect light and industrial growth along a planned rural electric network. A $15 000 central heating plant at the high school near completion will heat three buildings now and five later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boiling Springs
Mooresboro
Southern Power Company
Lattimore
Ellenboro
Splendid Lecture at Rutherfordton
The noted lecturer Mrs. Horton Williams Clegg comes to Rutherfordton on Friday February 27 at 7 30 p m in the Methodist church. An admission charge of 25 and 50 cents will be collected. If you have not heard Book Agent Friday you have something to look forward to.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horton Williams Clegg
Rutherfordton
Methodist Church
Khansaman at Spindale Sunday
Albert Osborne of Bhupalpatran India will speak in native costume at Spindale Methodist church Sunday night March 1 at 7 30 oclock. His subject Jesus Christ in the Modern World. He is native of India born of parents and a graduate of Oxford University. Rev O L Simpson speaks at 11 00 a m on Gods Comfort for a Troubled World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khansaman
Albert Osborne
Bhupalpatran
India
Spindale Methodist Church
Suny
Osborne
Oxford University
England
O. L. Simpson
Avondale Home Economics Club Sponsors Community Party
The Avondale Home Economics Club held a community party at the local hall last Saturday night. The program featured the Avondale band two songs by teachers a group of high school girls and a men's quartet amid music stunts and games. The event drew many residents and showcased the club’s wider aim to furnish a simple tasteful cottage for their meeting place as a model home for Avondale women.
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Avondale Home Economics Club
Avondale
Home Economics Club
Murriel Barnes
Cliffside School
Delia Thompson Hosts Edith Faulkner Party in Bostic
Mrs Delia Thompson and her sister Ethel hosted a Monday night gathering in honor of her niece Edith Faulkner. Guests included Gladys Harris Esther Bailey Minnie Elliott Bertie Lee Kendrick and others who played games and enjoyed refreshments. Several locals, including Ethel and Elizabeth Daves, visited relatives in Converse Shelby Alexander and Shelby that weekend.
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Bostic
Delia Thompson
Ethel
Edith Faulkner
Mrs. Thompson
Converse
8. C
Gladys Harris
Esther Bailey
Minnie Elliott
Bertie Lee Kendrick
Lester Bailey
Farrice Bailey
David Hoyle Kendrick
Worth Elliott
Colmen Harris
Weldon Harris
B. B. Smart
Elliott
Minnie Eliott
Mr. Worth
John Elliott
Wiss Bertie Lee Kendrick
Elizabeth Daves
B. E
S. C
D. H. Kendrick
Alexander
Ed Faulkner
E. Daves
Shelby
Dick Carson
W. B. Jenkins
W. C. Harris
Hulda Huntsinger
Esther and
Wilma Bailey
Widowhood prompts search for No 3 says wife
A married woman who wishes to be widowed first seeks No 3 as soon as she becomes a widow, reflecting a curious post marriage superstition or omen in the text.
First Woman Deputy Attorney General Named in New York
Mrs. Jeanette Brill a Brooklyn lawyer becomes the states first woman appointed deputy attorney general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Brill
Broklyn
State of
New York
Washington Supper at Kiwanis Club Open Conference
Kiwanis Club members and guests enjoyed a Washington Supper with notable visitors including Mrs. Edwards and Miss Minish. A private screening invitation from Cliffside Theatre manager Chas Moore was extended for Abraham Lincoln. Dr Abernethy of Charlotte will open the Older Boys Conference in Rutherfordton March 13 to 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
DR. Abernethy
Kiwanis Club
J. M. Edwards
J. H.thomas
Juanita Minish
Ruth Moore
R. W. Minish
Kate Mullican
W. H. Hall
Chas
Moore
Cliffside Theatre
Abraham Lincoln
W .A. Ayers
J. W. Dalton
W. L. Brown
Prof
Lee
Finch
C. C. Blanton
Paul Moore
J. E. Abernethy
Charlotte
Rutherfordt
B. L. Smith
S. E. Elmore
Harry Price
Davidson College
North Carolina
R. L. Lemons
Shelby
C. M. Richards
Davidson
Grady Leonard
Hickory
Forest City
Real estate sales reported by Blanton and Greene
Blanton and Greene announce last week real estate sales in Mooresboro and Cliffside. Transactions include T A M Bridges 49 acre tract sold to W J Ramsey for 2700 dollars and W F Daves bungalow with seven lots sold to J W Rhymer for 3000 dollars. Alexander Motor Company sold to J W Rhymer for 1500 dollars and J W Rhymer sold 20 acres to W F Daves for 5000 dollars. J P Smith house and four acre lot in Cliffside sold to John M Whisnant for 1700 dollars. Spindale Gingham Bundles offered at Bostic Mercantile Company on Wednesday March 4.
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Blanton and Greene
Mooresboro
T. A. M. Bridges
Cliffside
W. J. Ramsey
W. F. Daves
Alexander
J. W. Rhymer
Alexander Motor Company
J. P. Smith
John M. Whisnant
Run Over By Car In Spindale Accident
Ike Frady of Green Hill was struck by a Ford truck driven by Clyde Miller of Rutherfordton near Spindale Hardware Co. He suffered a fractured skull and was hospitalized. Latest reports say his condition shows little change and the incident appears unavoidable.
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Ike Frady
Green Hill
Spindale
Frady
Spindale Hardware Co
Clyde Miller
Rutherfordton
McFarland Bros
Income Tax Assistant Coming March 9 10 Forest City
A letter from Deputy Commissioner of Revenue R B Boger states he will be in Forest City on March 9 and 10 to assist taxpayers with state income tax returns. Roger will provide free help to anyone who wants it.
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R. B. Boger
Morganton
N. C
Forest City
Roger
Greatest offer ever made by The Courier
An old advertisement promises a special subscription deal offering The Courier one year, Southern Ruralist one year, and the Dixie Wall Atlas for 2.00. The four page map is described as essential and worth the price, encouraging readers to send orders to The Courier.
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The
Courier
Southern Ruralist
Building Residence Erection on Young Street
Mr Q A Collins is erecting a fine room residence on Young street and expects completion soon for occupancy. His son in law C C Thornton of Lockhart S C will move to Forest City and also build a home here. He is an electrician and a Clemson College graduate.
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Q. A. Collins
Young Street
C. C. Thornton
Lockhart
S. C
Forest City
Clemson College
Local business deals and property purchases announced
Mr. C. S. Hemphill bought the Watkin's grocery storeroom from J. D. Ledbetter and plans to sell his stock and rest. Geo. Jones purchased the Smith storeroom on Depot street and several cottages. P. N. Long bought his Depot street storeroom from the Biggerstaff estate. C. C. Blanton and John Pool bought a building site beside the new ten cent store on East Main street to erect a business house. C. E. Alcock purchased a residence lot on Arlington street from Blanton. Cyclone Auction Co. secured the Lynch property on West Main street for development. The company will sell the Bud Simmons farm near Harris next Saturday. A major development plans to convert J. A. Wilkie’s property between the city schools and Caroleen road into a subdivision, with rapid market sales anticipated.
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C. S. Hemphill
Watkin’s Grocery
J. D. Ledbetter
Hemphill
Geo. Jones
Smith
Depot Street
P. N. Long
Biggerstaff
Messrs
C. C. Blanton
John Pool
Ten Cent
East Main Street
C. E. Alcock
Arlington Street
Cyclone Auction Co
County Commissioners Back Two Year Term Plea
At a county mass meeting in Forest City residents debated road funding and county official terms. Sen Roach and Rep Moss attended to hear constituents. They favored reducing the county commissioners term to two years and sent a telegram urging passage of the bill likely to become law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Senator Roach
Representative Moss
House
Senate
Forest City Man is Vic Victim of Eye Fraud
A Forest City man, Confederate veteran R A Callahan, was approached by Dr L J Miller who claimed a partner Dr Butler could treat his eyes for 6 to 7 dollars per visit. Miller was arrested for defrauding Callahan after a large proposed fee. He posted a 100 bond and disappeared before his Rutherfordton trial, with doctors suspecting radium or flax seed in Callahan’s eyes.
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L. J. Miller
Tometrist
Miller
Fores City
R.A. Callahan
Callahan
Butler
Butt
Callan
Confederates
Building and Loan Secretary
Re= rorder
Rutherfordton
Pos
Miss Sadie Whiteside Weds Ralph Beason in Spartanburg
Ferry News reports Miss Sadie Whiteside, longtime Ferry school teacher, married Ralph Beason of Mooresboro. Local relatives and friends offered congratulations as the couple plans a home based on love, while Ferry school residents enjoyed a Dodge ball win over Floyd Creek 17 to 6 under supervision of Mr. Hampton and Miss Byrd.
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Mooresboro
R-1
Sadie Whiteside
Ferry School
Spartanburg
Ralph Beason
Beason
Robert Bea
J. D. Whiteside
Rutherfordton
Union Mills High School
Ferry
Wayne Bridges
Carrie Beson
Morton Scruggs
Benson
Claude Scruggs
D. F. Scruggs
Allien
Bertha Whiteside
Bryan Whiteside
Byrd
Great Falls
Floyd’ ‘Creek
Hampton
Miss Byrd
Making of tom the largest item of expense in the frucial Lee industry
The text notes coal as the major cost in generating heat for steam expansion in the compressor ice machine era. It remarks that water and machinery cost little, while coal drives the frucial process and overall energy expenditure.
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Frucial Lee
India Leads in Old Seeds Production Record
India shows a large oil seed output with over 5 million tons and leads in crop varieties among nations. A county measure on taxes for drivers is expected to pass, set to affect local transportation costs and policy.
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India
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North Wilkesboro
Mr. Wray
Rutherford County
Bostic Mercantile Company
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