Textile mill planned for Ellenboro sparks local effort
A mass meeting at Ellenboro schoolhouse on June 27 heard John Lumley for W H Belk of Charlotte outline a plan to start a textile plant in Ellenboro. A stock committee was named to raise $50,000, Belk to provide about $20,000 in machinery. The plant would begin with about 2,500 spindles and supply yarn goods to Belk mills. A Charlotte meeting will review progress as Ellenboro business leaders show strong interest and optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellenboro
John ‘Lumley
W. H. Belk
Charlotte
Lumley
D. R. Coffield
J. E. Bland
J. A. Martin
J. S. Martin
D. C. Byers
Mr. Belk
Belk
Payne
Courier
John Lumley
Henrietta Mills
Caroleena
Mountain School Fourth Celebration Planned at South Mountain
Bostic North Carolina June 30. TH Mountain School to celebrate the Fourth with a community gathering at the South Mountain Industry Institute. Former Golden Valley residents and friends are invited to bring baskets for a campus dinner. Program includes 12:15 basket dinner 1:30 music and address Rev Mangum 2:30 games and social hours.
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Bostic
R-4
South Mountain Industry Institute
Golden Valley
Ives
Mangum
Marion
D. W. Crawford
Rutherfordton
Quinn
Shelby
N. C
First in Watermelon Second in Cotton Bloom
D Cal Mosely a colored tenant on Mr Shaw Randall s farm in Doggetts Grove showcased cotton blossoms to The Courier last Saturday as the second report. He also claims to be first with a home grown watermelon, noting a large ripe specimen found last week. Melons were planted April 1 and he is the first to report such early ripening to The Courier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Cal Mosely
Cal
K. K. to Stage July Fourth Parade in Rutherfordton
Forest City Klan plans a July 4 parade at 8 p m in Rutherfordton followed by courthouse speaking by Hon O K Bennett of Asheville. The event honors the nation’s birth and upholds the organization’s ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City Klan
Rutherfordton
O. K. Bennett
Asheville
Death Follows Fall From Window in Spartanburg
James V. Phillips, 74, of Clifton, found dying in a two story window at home, died after wandering from his room. A longtime county figure and spokesman for bridges, he is survived by his widow and several children across Spartanburg and nearby towns. A member of Cowpens Baptist Church, he also served as township supervisor and pursued county supervisor candidacy. Funeral held at Goucher Creek church yard with Rev. J.D. Henderson officiating.
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Spartanburg
James V. Phillips
Clifton
Goucher Creek
J.D. Henderson
Phillips
Cowpens
Martha Phillips
J. J. Phillips
Converse
G. Phillips
Hawaii
J. J. Guthriel
Popular wedding announced in Spartanburg ceremony
A local wedding ceremony was held in Spartanburg South Carolina on September 6 1924 uniting Miss Sallie Holmes Collins daughter of Mrs Julia Collins with Mr Charles Earl Carswell son of Mr and Mrs Rufus W Carswell The couple from Forest City were wed in burg South Carolina The announcement notes the marriage surprised their many friends who wish them a long and happy marriage journey.
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Spartanburg
S. C
Sallie Holmes Collins
Julia Collins
Charles Earl Carswell
Forest City
Mr. Carswell
Rufus W. Carswell
Burg
8. C
Cyclone Auction Co Shows Rising County Activity
The Cyclone Auction Co. is considering two major July sales in the county as plans mature. The firm bought ten acres at Hendersonville this week to expand holdings there and is erecting a new brick store building in Hendersonville. It remains a major factor in Forest City and Rutherford County development.
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Cyclone Auction Co
Hendersonville
Forest City
Rutherford County
Correction on Chimney Rock road wreck driver name
A correction notes that the driver previously identified as Warren Dunavant in the Chimney Rock road wreck article is incorrect. The actual driver’s name is Thomas Warren. Mrs. Yelton was injured in the crash.
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Chimney Rock Road
Yelton
Warren Dunavant
Thomas Warren
Prominent Couple Weds at Cliffside Ceremony
Miss Minnie Carpenter and Mr. Fred Webb were married June 24 at the bride’s Cliffside home. The ceremony featured flowers and candles with music from Mrs. Padgett and Mr. Roach. The couple will reside in Forest City after a motor trip.
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Minnie Carpenter
Fred ‘Webb
Forest City
Cliffside
Fred Webb
Nell Padgett
Broadus E. Roach
Mr. Roach
McDowell
Mendelssohn
Chas. Hadley Stevens
D. J. Hunt
Willie Carpenter
Miss Carpenter
Louise Carpenter
W. P. Carpenter
Gether
Webb
Baseball at Spindale July 4 Promises Two Top Games
Spindale baseball park hosts two high profile games Saturday morning at 10:00 and afternoon at 3:30 as Sulphur Springs meets Rutherford county all stars. Simmons Wake Forest star pitcher will start one game for the All Stars and Tomblin Spindale pitcher will start the other. Cole and Lancaster, notable local pitchers, will also be on the mound for Sulphur Springs.
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Spindale
Sulphur Springs
Rutherford County All Stars
Simmons
Wake Forest
Charlotte Knitting Mill
Tomblin
Cole
Lancaster
Will P
Weaver Calls on Rutherford Friends in Re election Bid
Congressman Zebulon Weaver visited the Courier office Tuesday and plans a pleasure trip with political outreach in Rutherford county. He seeks re election for the Tenth District, expressing confidence in his record and noting any opposition would require a strong challenger. He aims to renew support ahead of the next term.
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Zebulon Weaver
Courier
Lost Diamond Platinum Bar Between Miss Mamie Martin and Bank
A diamond platinum bar disappeared between Miss Mamie Martin and Farmers Bank on Tuesday. A reward will be returned to Mrs. Sara Alm at Farmers Bank.
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Mamie Martin
Farmers Bank
Sara Alm
Famers Bank
Courthouse Sold at Public Auction in Rutherfordton
Rutherfordton July 1. Courthouse sold Monday at public auction with M L Justice as highest bidder at 500 dollars. Building must be removed within sixty days. Cliffside Mills bought heating plant and courtroom seats for Avondale school use. Officers expected to occupy Hicks building during new courthouse construction.
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Rutherfordton
M. L. Justice
Cliffside Mills
Justice
Avondale
Hicks
Settlemyre New Pastor of Forest City Wesleyan Church
Rev G Frank Settlemyre chosen to fill the unexpired term of Rev J W Roberts at the Forest City Wesleyan Church. Settlemyre, known locally as a barber, assumed leadership after a three week revival concluded Sunday night with multiple professions and accessions. Services listed: Saturday 7:45 pm Sunday 11:00 am and 7:45 pm. Sunday School 10:00 am S S Doggett, superintendent. Fourth Sunday devoted to Home and Foreign Missions.
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G. Frank Settlemyre
Wesleyan Church
J. W. Roberts
Settlemyre
Forest City
Keeler
Lirecc
G. F. Settlemyre
Forest City Half-Holiday Begins for July and August
The Thursday half-holiday starts today at noon, initiated by local business houses and the Kiwanis Club. It will continue through July and August with closing hours adjusted to prevent confusion. Public guidance urges morning transactions to ensure smooth operations and provide clerks and proprietors a much deserved rest.
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Forest City
Kiwanis Club
Dr. Perry H. Wiseman Spends Vacation at Home
Dr. Perry H. Wiseman, graduate of the Medical College of Virginia, who has been serving as an interne, has arrived at his mother's home in Henrietta to spend his vacation. He is praised as a splendid young man and heir to a noted physician family.
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Perry H. Wiseman
Medical College of Virginia
Richmond
C. B. Wiseman
Henrietta
Farmers Bank May Increase Capital
At an August 4 stockholders meeting the Farmers Bank & Trust Co plans to increase capital from 100000 to 200000 due to growth. If approved the bank may offer stock to friends and customers. Also noted is the birth of a son, James Hiner Thomas, to Mr and Mrs W P Crowder of Forest City R3, named after VP J H Thomas.
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Farmers Bank & Trust Co
Farmers Bank
W. P. Crowder
Forest City
R-3
James Hiner Thomas
J. H. Thomas
The
Farmers’ Bank
Who's Who Advertising Page Prize At Courier
Hundreds work on the Who's Who contest in The Courier for a $20 gold prize. Entries must be in by noon July 7 or mailed prior. Judges will select the winner and publish results soon after.
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Courier
Error corrected ad hints at sudden change in meaning
An ad on the Who's Who page clarifies a correction to ad number three. The notice notes that a single word change altered the sentence’s meaning, though it did not affect the overall answer or outcome.
Courier class ad recovers diamond pin
A small Courier class ad helped recover a diamond pin lost by Miss Nell Young. Mrs Hague Padgett spotted the ad and returned the pin to its owner at Farmers Bank, earning a reward. The notice notes the pin had a prior recovery by this paper and mentions another loss by Mrs Sara Alm.
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Nell Young
Forest City Post Office Elevated to Second Class
Forest City Post Office moved to second class starting July first, with personnel changes. Postmaster M. M. McCurry gains two regular clerks C C Ridings and Jack McCurry and a substitute Elmer Hollifield. Former postmaster W C Blanton, staying as a clerk, was dropped due to age limits.
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Forest City
M. M. McCurry
C. C. Ridings
Jack McCurry
Elmer Hollifield
National Bank Declares Six Percent Dividend
The National Bank of Forest City announces a six per cent dividend for all stockholders. Checks were mailed July 1 to shareholders per bank records. The bank reports strong business and optimistic future prospects under its current management.
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National Bank of
Forest City
Banks Close for Fourth of July Saturday in Forest City
Forest City banks will close for the entire day Saturday in observance of the Fourth of July. Urgent banking matters should be completed on Friday to avoid inconvenience. The local post office will observe the holiday with brief window periods after each mail. Other town businesses will remain open as usual, noting weekend shopping.
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Forest City
Lake Lanier water opens as valves close and crowds gather
June 30 report from Tryon notes that after valves at the concrete dam were shut at 8:30 AM, water began to flood the basin and local residents and visitors swam as engineers predict Lake Lanier, covering 143 acres, will fill in 20 to 60 days. The Tryon Development Company may award a prize for guessing the spillover moment. Sales of lakefront properties set records with 121 homes and villas sold and 52 optioned in the week ending June 19.
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Ane Lanier
Tryon
Tryon Development Company
Lake Lanier
C. M
Lewis Eisele
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Weaver
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C. T. Carr
Mooresville
Synod of North Carolina
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George Reeves
Mt. Vernon
Ohio
H. C. McFee
Reeves
the Baptist Church
C. C. Erwin
Montreat
Alice McDaniel
Ada Erwin
Kin
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Richard
Mt. Holly
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