Women’s column notes and holiday gatherings
A Forest City social roundup lists Mrs. Ridings hosting a six o’clock dinner with Sheriff Hardin and others, plus a Christmas program by a local quartet. Several families in Forest City, Rutherton and surrounding towns are noted for visits, dinners, and weekend trips during Christmas week, with mentions of dances, a Cool Springs High class meeting, and various relatives gathering in Charlotte, Winston-Salem, High Point, and Lincolnton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Ridings
Jings
Sherriff W. C. Hard
Curtis Hardin
Ruthwforston
G. M. Edwards
Kenboro
Chas. R. Price
I Iim Price
A. A. Price
Jes
Misses Claire
Ruth Reid
Anne Biggerstaff
Ible Rollins
Forest City
Ss Ruth Hollifield
Bostic
Dane
Messrs
Hugh Hardin
Iles Dalton
Dave Glickman
Royer
Frank Biggerstaff
For City
Robert Likens
Frankie Baker
Charlotte
Arthur Neimer
George Holmes
Alice Holmes
Winston-Salem
G. C. McDaniel
Christmas Party at Greene Home in Avondale
At Mr. Broadi us Greene's home in Avondale on Monday night a group including R. V. Harrill Seth Greene Vernia Yelton Sallie Biggerstaff Paul Harrill George Harrill Carl Bailey Nellie Biggerstaff Hoyt Bailey Willie Champion Cliff Magness Samons Magness C A Dobbins Lonnie Mode and Ernest Magness gathered. A log fire warmed the crowd who shot fireworks until around midnight and twenty six stayed the night with stockings filled the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avondale
Broadius Greene
R. V. Harrill
Seth Greene
Vernia Yelton
Sallie Biggerstaff
Paul and
George Harrill
Carl Bailey
Nellie Biggerstaff
Hoyt Bailey
Willie Champion
Cliff
Samons Magness
C. A. Dobbins
Lonni
J D Smith Injured In Highway Collision
Mr J D Smith 68 a well known farmer and former Democratic candidate for county recorder lives at Sandy Mush and lies in Rutherford hospital in critical condition after being struck by a Buick coupe Friday night at about 8 in front of his home while crossing the highway to a neighbor. The driver Mrs Ruth Rollins Morrow widow of Clyde Morrow and daughter of ex County Commissioner Geo W Rollins near Carolean did not see him in time to avoid striking him. She was blinded by lights from an oncoming car and it is thought the front fender struck his skull causing a fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff D. Smith
County Recorder
Sandy Mush
Rutherford Hospital
Ruth Rollins Morrow
Clyde Morrow
Geo. W. Rollins
Caroleen
Mr. Smith
Business changes at local firms prompt ownership shifts
Mr. J. C. Ellen Jr retires after selling his interest in Model Chevrolet Co to H. C. Morris. J. C. Powell sells his interest in Doggett & Powell to Frank Doggett and C. D. Powell and becomes salesmanager of the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Ellen, Jr
Model Chevrolet Co
H. C. Morris
J. C. Powell
Doggett & Powell
Messrs
Frank Doggett
C. D. Powell
J C. Powell
Miss Mary Janet Holland Bride Of Mr. C. C. Porter
A wedding at the bride's home December 26 united Miss Mary Janet Holland and Calvin Odell Porter. The couple planned a Charlotte home, after a trip to Asheville and Western North Carolina. The reception and community supper followed at the Lockman home with local officials and teachers in attendance. The article notes school reopens January 2 and highlights local sports figures and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Janet Holland
MR. C. C. Porter
Caroleen
Calvin Odell Porter
Porter
J. L. Holland
Cool Springs High School
Forest City
King’s Business College
Charlotte
Joseph Porter
Blacksburg
S. C
Chicago
Queen City
Rev. C. C. Matheny
Carl Jordan
Lattimore
Lucile Wall
Asheville
North Carolina
C. H. Lockman
Caroleen Mill
Lockman
Frank Edwards
W. B. Lindsey
A. C. Lovelace
Caroleen-Henrietta
F. H. Price
R. N. Childress
Charles Lockman
Cooper
Twin High
Pearl Womack
John and
Knox Womack
Green’s Creek
Wm. White
J. C. Lovelace
Rutherfordton
Hickory Kiwanis Club hears Rev. G. R. Gillespie
The Hickory Kiwanis Club opened the New Year with officer installation and a ladies night event at 6:30 p m. Guest speaker was G R Gillespie of Forest City marking his first official visit as Lieutenant Governor in Division No 1 of the Carolinas district. Howard and Virginia Magness performed vocal duets with Dorothy Rudisill at the piano. The club has led attendance in Division One for three years and offers a silver loving cup to the 1929 successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory Siwanis Club
G. R. Gillespie
Forest City
Carolinas
Gillespie
Howard
Virginia Magness
Dorothy Rudisill
Hickory Club
Hickory
Womans Club Delays Meeting Adds Friday Session
The Womans Club Literary Department postpones the January 3 gathering to Friday January 11 at 8 45 with Mesdames Burkholder Wilkins Horn Falvey and Miss Mayme Martin as hostesses. The club and Kiwanis thank all who helped spread Christmas cheer, noting the Methodist church gift of groceries and $20, and that thirty boxes were sent with groceries warm clothing fruits nuts candies and toys. Forty Christmas stockings were shipped to Oteen for sick soldiers and volunteers are urged to return unfilled stockings for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans’ Club
J. M. Burkholder
F. R. Wilkins
W. L. Horn
A. W. Falvey
Mayme Martin
Kiwanis
Methodist Church
Oteen
Martin R Champion dies at 81 in Rutherfordton
Rutherfordton obituary notes Martin Robert Champion aged 81, respected Union township farmer and longtime steward of Kistlers Chapel Methodist Church. He died after paralysis followed a stroke, endured illness years, survived by widow, daughter Mrs. J L Davis of Blackstone Virginia, sons F M Champion of Avondale and S Champion near Shiloah, and brother C M Champion of Forest City. Funeral held at Kistlers Chapel with Rev. R P Fikes and Rev. B M Hamrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton
R-1
Martin Robert Champion
Lower Rutherford’s
Kistler’s Chapel
Champion
J. L. Davis
Blackstone
Kistler
County Epworth Leaguers Meet Friday Evening
Spindale Rutherford County Epworth League holds its January meeting at Spindale Methodist Church Friday at 7 30 PM. Devotional lead by Spindale chapter, with Prof. R W Eaves presiding at the business session. First monthly meeting after December reorganization, urging full chapter representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spindale
Rutherford County Epworth League Association
Spindale Methodist Church
Spindale Epworth League
R. W. Eaves
Epworth
Rutherford County
Local Holiday Guests Reported Across North Carolina Links
Mr and Mrs Wren Chambers visited in Asheville during the holidays. Dr J H Hutchins and family of Marshall were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Chas F Harrill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Wren Chambers
Asheville
J. H. Hutchins
Marshall
Chas. F. Harrill
First Baptist minister performs 1929 wedding at New Year
Dr. W A Ayers of Forest City marries Evelyn Blanton and Price Hand as the town clock struck midnight on New Year’s Day 1929 in the Blanton home. The couple leaves for a extended wedding tour and plans to reside in Belmont. Hand is a partner in W H Hand Son contracting. Blanton is the Rutherford County treasurer’s daughter and Auburn student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Ayers
First Baptist Church
Forest City
United States
Ayers
Evelyn Blanton
Price Hand
Belmont
Blanton
Mr. Hand
W. H. Hand & Son
Hand
Cool Springs
Mrs. Hand
New Remedy for Ink Stains Inks on Linen cloth ease
A simple home method uses a cut tomato rubbed onto ink spots followed by thorough rinsing to remove stains from linen or cotton fabrics.
Nut Meat Extraction Tip from Shelled Nuts
Shelling guidance notes that nut meats can be removed more easily if hot water is poured over the nuts and allowed to remain overnight. This method suggests extended soaking to ease peeling and improve yield.
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Rh School
Katheryn Barr
Juanita Minish
Anne Biggerff
Mabel Rollins
Margaret Moore
Jyn Barber
Roswell
John Lester Duncan
Jig McClure
C. L. Moore
Hubert’ Re
Bush Doggett
Mr. Giles
Sor
Messrs. Hague
Will Padgett
P. Z. Harrill
Boiling Springs
J. XK. Harrill
Mooresboro
J. L. Butler
M. H. Hewitt
Mary Gray
Lincolnton
W. H. Gray
Gray
Winston- Salem
McDaniel
Fred K. Houser
Cherryville
J. A. Wilkie
New York
F.C. Stiler
Dora Wilkie
Spartanburg
Woodruff
Della
Mildred Collins
Romina Theatre
Dwin Carewl
Finis Fox
United Artists Picture
Roe Y del Rie
Amo
Jalen Ant Jackson
Lamorted
Daxter
Vera Lewis
Pour
Barrette
J. D. Smith
Hickory Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis District
MR. M. R
County Epworth
Mr. Price
D. F. Beachboard Forest City, N. C
Dalton Bros
Forest City, N. C
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