Klansmen to Gather in Forest City for July Fourth Jubilee
Authorities forecast a large Klan Jubilee in Forest City with hundreds of Klansmen from across the state arriving on July 4. The program includes a secret session at 3:00 p.m., a 6:30 p.m. Spindale Band concert, a barbecue at 6:45, a parade, and an open air ceremonial with a fiery cross at the ball park. Imperial officers from Washington may attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sesson
Imperial
National
Washington, D. C
Spindale Band
Ball Park
Forest City Kiwanis delegates return from Milwaukee convention
Delegates M H Hewitt G R Gillespie and C Z Flack traveled to Milwaukee for the Kiwanis International convention. They were met near Rutherfordton by police and a fire truck escort, greeted by a large crowd in the public square, and thanked merchants for placing ads on the car that advertised Forest City to 18 Kiwanis clubs 48 chambers of commerce and 48 newspapers carrying coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Rutherfordton and
Spindale
Gillespie c
Kiwanis Clubs
Chambers of Commerce
Stores Closing For July Fourth
The Courier reports Forest City department stores will close all day July 4 while grocery stores close at noon. Special sale on ladies hats in latest shapes and colors at Courtney's 100 Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Courtney
Kiwanis Delegates Report on Milwaukee Trip Nine
Kiwanis Club delegates to the Milwaukee convention present a vivid exhibit of souvenirs clippings and goodwill earned by their tour through thirteen states and Canada. M H Hewitt Lieut Gov Gillespie report highlights humor and thorough trip details for Courier readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Milwaukee
M. H. Hewitt
Gillespie
Courier
Forest City
Hewitt
Union
Canada
Kiwanis
Shelby
Gastonia
Charlotte
Concord
Kannapolis
Landis
China Grove
Salisbury
Lexington
N. C
Pres. Martin
Davidson County
Winston-Salem
High Point
Chamber of Commerce
Greensboro
Harrison
News and Record
Buck Merriman
Reidsville
C. of
Danville
Evans
Pres. Lea
Negro Drivers of Death Car Are Given Hearing
Johnnie Humphries and Virial Logan, colored, occupants of the car that killed Thomas M. Harrill when he was struck on Saturday June 29, were held for a preliminary hearing Monday in recorders court. Each defendant bound over to the next criminal term of superior court with bonds set at $1,000 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Humphries
Viral Logan
Thomas M. Harrill
Recorders Court
Superior' Court
Harris Oil Company Begins Major Improvements
The Harris Oil Company above West End adds two storage tanks, increasing capacity to 97,000 gallons of gas and oil products. A cyclone steel wire fence replaces the old barrier and a relocated office provides better highway view. Equipment upgrades include aluminum paint, new pumping apparatus, and plans to sow the yard in grass after completion to enhance the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Oil Company
West End
Aid Society To Give Birthday Party
The sail or the art society of the First Baptist church will give a Fourth of July birthday party Friday evening July 5 at 8 o'clock in the social hall. They plan music readings games and refreshments. Everyone is invited and each guest is asked to bring a gift of a silver offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sail
Art Society of
First Baptist Church
Lake Lure Hosts Big Fourth of July Celebration
An expected crowd of at least 25 000 will enjoy a lake and Chimney Rock Fourth of July gala. The event features a regatta starting at 10 o clock, 40 miles of outboard motor races, swimming, diving contests, fireworks, canoe races, mountain climbing, and a 20 piece band providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Lure
Chimney Rock
Dorothy Bostic Named Maid of Honor for Marion Fourth
Miss Dorothy Bostic was selected by the local American Legion post to represent Forest City as maid of honor in Marion’s Fourth of July celebration. She is one of six from the state chosen for the coronation of “Miss Marion” on the courthouse lawn Thursday evening. The event tops a big parade at ten, state commander R G Cherry of Gastonia will speak at eleven, and an eight o'clock boxing exhibition precedes the coronation at nine o'clock with other amusements and athletic events planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Bostic
American Legion Post
Forest City
Maron
Miss Bostic
Marion
Court House Lawn
R. G. Cherry
Gastonia
Court House
Black man dies after alleged stabbing over wife
Bill Wilkins, a Black man, was stabbed by Robert MeJempsey, also Black, following a quarrel over Wilkins' wife. MeJempsey reportedly pulled a knife and wounded Wilkins in the breast, puncturing his lung. Wilkins died within minutes. MeJempsey surrendered to police, faced a hearing, and was bound over to the superior court with a $2,000 bond, which he could not post. Wilkins' wife and another Black woman were arrested but the wife was released on $500 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Wilkins
Robert MeJempsey
Wilkin
McJempsey
Wilkins
MeJempsey
Rutherford County to celebrate 150th anniversary in August
Rutherfordton July 1 A meeting of the Rutherford County Sesquicentennial celebration committee appointed by C. F. Cline was held in the Register of Deeds office. R E Price presided as committee chair. The plan calls for an all day event with a parade at ten o clock highlighting 150 years of county history, an 11 o clock address by a state figure, and an afternoon speaker. Additional plans include an athletic program and county bands. The committee will invite Kiwanis and Women’s clubs from the county and township leaders to assist, and asks residents to contribute antiques and old garments for parade floats. Members listed include Price Haynes Jenkins Griffin Holler Lindsay Wilson. weekly meetings on call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton
Rutherford County Sesqui
C. F. Cline
Register of Deeds
W. C. Geer
R. E. Price
Kiwanis
Charles H. Haynes
Z. O. Jenkins
Cliffside
Clarence Griffin
Spindale
C. J. Holler
Union Mills
David Lindsay
B. D. Wilson
Will Make Industrial Survey of Forest City
A representative of the Craig P. Gilbert Co. appeared before Forest City’s board of aldermen to conduct an industrial survey. The board approved the survey to assess the city’s manufacturing needs and attract required enterprises to Forest City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Craig P. Gilbert Co., Industrial Engineers
Washington, D. C
Board of Aldermen
Marion District Conference at Pleasant Grove
The Marion District conference meets Pleasant Grove Methodist Church West End Forest City on July 9 and 10. A Monday night musical program led by G B Howard and D C Cole invites all singers. Dr E C Cole presides Tuesday and a full day of business and worship follows with hundreds of delegates from five counties attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Pleasant Grove
Marion District Conference
Pleasant Grove Methodist Church
West End
Forest City
Messrs
G. B. Howard
D. C. Cole
Spindale
E. C. Cole
Farmers Bank Shows Great Growth
The Farmers Bank statement for the close of business June 29, published in this week's Courier, shows increased deposits with a gain of 168000 over the last statement. Cash resources exceed five times the legal requirement, offering renewed confidence in the county’s business and easing fears of a summer slump during hard times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Bank
Spanish War Veteran Robert A Callahan Dies at 76
Rutherfordton July 3 Robert A Callahan a truck farmer and long time citizen died suddenly Monday morning at his home near the hospital after complaining of heart trouble. A veteran of the Spanish American War he lived at Henrietta 1902 to 1909 and formerly ran a meat market. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 3 p m at the home of his daughter Mrs G W Hodge with interment in the local cemetery. He leaves his widow one daughter four brothers and one sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton
Robert A. Callahan
G. W. Hodge
First Baptist Church
Fone
Logan’ Callahan
Alexander Mills
Chas. Erastus
Alfred Callahan
Lattimore
Also Mentioned on This Page
North and
South Carolina
Helen and
Lois Dodd
Chicago University
Harris Oil CO
Aid Society
Mammoth
Corp A. A. Prict
Recorder’s Court
Superior Court
R. A. Callahan
Spa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!