Rutherford banks all prosper in 1925 county meeting
Annual stockholders meetings show 1925 deposits boding well for Rutherford County banks. Statements as of Dec 31 1925 indicate strong, healthy institutions with gains across Farmers Bank National Bank Industrial Bank Citizens Bank Commercial Bank and others. District banks report increasing resources and stability, signaling a prosperous year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Bank
Industrial Loan & Investment Bank
G. B. Harrill
Citizens Bank
Citizens Bank & Trust Co
C. L. Miller
J. H. Thomas
J. L.taylor
C. F. Cline
C. W. Keeter
W. B. Walker
Messrs. R. Il
Spindale
W. G. Seog
Union Mills
Commercial Bank
K. S. Tanner
M. C. Dickerson
T. F. Oates
W. W. Nanney
Haynes Bank
Bostic Bank
Chimney Rock ‘Trust Co
Bank of
Ellenboro
Rutherford County
Praise for Forest City as booster message on bus
A traveling man praised Forest City on a bus run from Memphis to Wilmington, calling it the best looking town on the route and a coming little city. The remark urged citizens to booster the town, keep up its reputation, and promote it as a cod town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Memphis
Wilmington
Fall From Ladder Claims Death of Mr Joshua L Grant
Joshua L Grant, 67, fell from a ladder at Clifton Mill in Clifton South Carolina on Wednesday morning while at work. He died Friday at 6 58 am after two hours at Spartanburg General Hospital and remained unconscious since the fall. He is survived by two sons and one daughter with sixteen grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday at Henrietts Caroleen cemetery with Rev J P Felmer directing. He was a longtime Baptist church member.
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Caroteen
Joshua L. Grant
Clifton
S. C
General Hospital
Spartanburg
Grant
Whitney
S. H. Scruggs
Carolen
Messrs
A.M. Grant
J. F. Grant
Caroleen
J. P. Felmer
Henrietts- Caroleen
Grant Lot
Baptist Church
Hisa
Calton-Davis Marriage Announced in Hurtsboro Ala
Mr and Mrs Charles Spurgeon Calton of Hurtsboro announce the marriage of their daughter Bonnie Jean to Homer Allman Davis of Macon Georgia formerly of Eufaula Ala The wedding occurred December 26 1925 at 4 80 oclock in Hurtsboro The couple left for Eufaula and then to their home at 208 Hines Terrace Macon Mrs Davis nee Dalton has often visited her aunt Mrs J M Tate of this city and has many kin who will be interested in the marriage
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Spurgeon Calton
Hurtsboro
Ala
Bonnie Jean
Homer Allman Davis
Macon, Ga
Eufaula
Macon
Hines Terrace
Davis
Miss Dalton
J. M. Tate
W M S MEETS FOREST CITY MISSIONARY GROUP
The Woman s Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Forest City met on Monday January 11 after a snow postponement from Friday January 8. President Mrs B B Doggett led the meeting discussing plans for the year and a mission study class to be taught by Mrs W A Ayers. Secretary was absent due to illness, with Mrs W C Bostic acting in her stead. Reports were incomplete as some circles failed to send in reports. Personal service included 64 visits, 10 trays sent out, 21 garments given, 43 50 to charity 21 75 to other objects 2 50. Emily Logan Circle again carried the banner. J C Powell traded his Forest City home for the J R Tate farm near Floyd s Creek church and will reside on the farm while continuing as a salesman for B B Doggett Motor Co. J B Duckett of Whitmire S C visited and plans to move to Forest City February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church of
Forest City
B. B. Doggett
W. A. Ayers
W. C. Bostic
Charity
Emily Logan
Locals Fall to Gastonia in Fast Game Fight for the Love of the Game
The Forest City squad lost to Gastonia 34 to 20 in a brisk Friday clash. Schneider led Gastonia with six goals from guard, while McKeithan and Cavanaugh led Forest City. Blanton injured with a torn ligament. Thomas hoped back soon. Schedule tweaks shift Ring Hill in Jan. 22. Scout meeting in Gastonia draws 100 plus, Eagle Scouts honored, officers named for 1926. Lake Lure camp planned. Conclave delegate chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gastonia
Schneider
Jackson
Forest City
Rutherfordton
Blanton
Thomas
Music Club Hosts Jan 8 Reading of American Composers
Mrs J M Edwards and Miss Juanita Minish hosted the Music Club at the former’s home on Friday afternoon. The program included piano pieces by American composers and vocal and violin items performed by club members. A salad course followed, with favors of miniature music rolls and violins. the next meeting is Feb 20 at 3 p m with Mrs F R Wilkins and Miss Luna Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Edwards
Juanita Minish
R. W. Minish
Sharrow Lieurance
Theresa del Reigo
Bell Ming
Godfrey O” Harais
Biggerstaff
Miss Meares
Joseph Hoffman
Frank Wilkins
Dorothy Lee
Meares
Wilder
Jane
Robin Red Breast
Beach
Goggans
State College Glee Club to Perform in Forest City
Forest City prepares for a Jan. 28 concert by the North Carolina State College Glee Club. Thirty five members plus an orchestra will perform ensembles solos quartets and instrumental numbers at 8 p.m. in the new high school building. Tickets go on sale Jan. 23 at local drug stores with admission 50 cents for adults and 5 cents for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
State College Glee Club
J. W. Eaks
D. R. Sutton
Agriculture Department
State College
Forest City Ministers Association Meeting Scheduled
The Forest City Ministers Association will meet in The Hut at the First Baptist church next Monday at 3 30 pm. All ministers in Forest City are urged to attend as members.
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Forest City
Adams Welsh Quartet visit set for February 12 at High School
Lady members of the Woman's Club announce the Adams Welsh Quartet will perform at the High School Auditorium on Friday evening February 12. The ensemble offers a southern directed program of classical, popular and humorous selections with more notices to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Woman's Club
Lyceum
Adams Welsh
Adams
Highway to Henderson County Line Proposed in Rutherfordton
Rutherfordton January 19 High way No 20 from Rutherfordton to the Henderson county line about 22 miles may be hard surfaced or nacadam this year State highway commissioner Kistler urged Rutherford county to fund the project promising repayment by the state The estimated cost runs 400 000 to 600 000 The Rutherford county club endorsed the plan and the commissioners voted to loan the funds before adjournment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton
Henderson County
Kistler
Highth
Morganton
Rutherford County Club
Rutherford County
State Highway Commission
Juniors Stage Clever Carnival At Local High School
The High School Juniors hosted a clever carnival in the high school building on Friday evening January 15. The event raised seventy dollars and featured a near professional negro minstrel with Cortez Hamrick as interlocutor and Tootsie Webb leading the Charleston. Cast included Margaret Ruby Ethel Moore Lilah Padgett Phillip Padgett John Lester Duncan Adelaide Peeler Agnes Davis Lulan Kanipe Craig McClure Charles Dalton Sue Collins Kathleen Dorsey Esther Rollins Leona Rollins, directed by Miss Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortez Hanrick
Tootsie” Webb
Margaret
Ruby
Ethel Moore
Lilah
Phillip Padgett
John Lester Duncan
Adelaide Peeler
Agnes Davis
Lulan Kanipe
Craig McClure
Charles Dalton
Sue Collns
Kathleen Dorsey
Esther
Leona Rollins
Miss Bailey
He Carnival
Athletics at Cool Springs High School Builds Championship Spirit
The Cool Springs High School basket ball teams push moral and physical gains through strict practice and academics. Players must pass their work to join trips and freely practice for good exercise. The team, self disciplined, vowed to report any smoking, with players offering to surrender uniforms if they smoke. Support local games to back a strong season despite last year’s losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cool Springs High School
Kiwanis Club Hears Motion On Free Trail Markers
Kiwanis members discussed placing free markers for the Black Bear Trail to be distributed along the county route. Ladies' night is set for Monday Feb 15. The program featured readings by Miss Julia Grayson, a noted reader from Dalton Bros. Guests included Misses Grayson and Emma Dalton and Mesdames J W Dalton and C E Alcock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Julia Grayson
Dalton Bros
Julia. Grayson
Emma Dalton
Mesdames
J. W. Dalton
C. E. Alcock
Cyclone Auction Co Promotes Real Estate Opportunities
A North Carolina ad from the Cyclone Auction Co. touts growth and strong property values in Western North Carolina. It urges Rutherford and adjoining counties residents and the state to consider buying land, investing, selling, leasing, or optioning property with the firm offering honest advice and attentive service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyclone Auction Co
Rutherford County
North Carolina
Union
West Henrietta Church and Community Notices
West Henrietta on January 19 reports Rev R N Childress filling his Baptist church appointment and a well attended training school led by Childress Waters and others. Local families Face illnesses including pneumonia for Dixie Alley Odessa Huntley and Ellen Huntsinger. Newborns include a son for Ensley Bridges and a girl for Carl Huntley. Missionary Methodist holds first quarterly conference with several visiting pastors and officers reelected. A days of prayer service starts January 26 at 730 PM inviting all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Henrietta
R. N. Childress
Baptist Church
A. R. Waters
Kansas Frashear
Dixie
Odessa Huntley
Ellen Huntsinger
Ensley Bridges
Carl Huntley
Missionary Methodist Church
H. C. Sisk
C. J. Goforth
Forest City
W. M. Reid
Caroleen
Alvin Bradley
Missionary Methodist
Meeting notes from Methodist church January gathering
Mrs Dorsey hosted a Tuesday afternoon meeting at three thirty, with Mrs Falvey as president and Mrs McDaniel Miss Martin and Mrs Reid leading study. Juanita Minish reported on bulletin news and Ruth Dorsey with Ernest Robinson sang a duet. Pledges for the new year were made and last year’s work reported. a black ice cream cake and homemade candy were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Dorsey
A. W. Falvey
G. C. McDaniel
Mayme Martin
Reid
Juanita Minish
Ruth Dorsey
Ernest Robinson
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Rutherford Banks
Farmers Bank
Farmers Bank and Trust Co
Et Forest City
Geo. F. Bradley
M. Young
H. M. Johnson
J. W. Steadman
J. F. Alexander
C. M. Holland
Cirman
B. H. Long
R. E. Biggerstaff
J. A. Dennis
National Bank
National Bank of
J. D. Ledbetter
M. W. Harriss
Calton-Davis
J. C. Powell
1 Cyclone Auction Co
J. R.tate
Mr. Powell
Floyd’s Creek Church
B. B. Doggett Motor Co
J. B. Duckett
Whitmire
Duckett
Round Hill Academy
Round Hill
Dallas
Alexander Schools, Inc
Waynesville
Boiling Springs
Marion
Henrietta Caroleen
Piedmont Council
Boy Scouts of America
Rutherford
Cleveland
Lincoln
Gaston Counties
Morrison and
Geroge
Cherryville
R. M. Schiele
Fred L. Smyre
F. C. Kinzie
L. A. Kiser
Kings
J. F. Page
Lincolnton
Geo. R. Gillespie
H. P. Lineburg
Igastonia
Jones
Erwin and
Shuford
Simpson
Kinzie
Howard
Buff
Ruth
Coffield
A.’ C. Duncan
N. C. State College Glee Club
Cyclone Auction Company IS Great Developing Agency
Washington, D. C
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