T. T. Long Is City's 13th Postmaster
Forest City historian notes the appointment of T. T. Long as postmaster, succeeding M. M. McCurry. The article traces Burnt Chimney’s postmasters from 1869, lists long service records, and confirms Long as the thirteenth postmaster for Forest City with details on prior holders and office changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. Long
Martin J. Harrill
Max M. McCurry
Forest City
West Texas
Long
Burnt Chimney
John B. Harrill
Mr. Long
Martin J. Harvill
United States Post Office Department
B. Arp Lawrance
Charlotte
North Carolina Press Association
Confederacy
Mr. Lawrance
John Bell Harrrill
Mr. Harrill
M. M. McCurry
W. C. Blanton
Blanton
McCurry
R. W.O' Carswell
William B. Suttle
W. T. Long
M. M. MclCurry
Sarah J. Davis
Thomas W. Jackson
John Bell Harrill
J. B. Harrill
William B. Suttles
Harvey S. Taylor
William J. Hilton
C. L. Tate
William T. Long
Hoyt H. Eaves
Robert K. Hollifield
Three Injured As Motor Cars Crash Near Harris
Eighteen men escaped a deadly wreck on the Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio line near Harris when two railway motor cars collided on a sharp curve. Ten on the northbound, eight on the southbound, both derailed and demolished. Three white men and one black man were taken to Rutherford hospital for treatment. all suffered bruises and minor injuries. Horace Mooney of Harris and Conway Miller of Slant Va. were improving, Lawing and the negro left after treatment. Foremen accused dispatchers of not being informed before departure.
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Harris
Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio
Rutherford Hospital
Horace Mooney
Conway Miller
Slant
Lawing
Two Aviators Rescued by British Warship After Irish Sea Plunge
Two aviators survived a plunge into the Irish Sea when their aircraft crashed and were rescued by a Royal Navy warship. The crew were extracted without serious injuries and taken to a safe location for medical checks and debriefing.
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Irish Sea
More Boll Weevils Says Brannon
Raleigh July 1 rain in July and August favors rapid boll weevil development and heavy infestation. Insect expert C H Brannon of State College warns growers to plan for control now and dusting with calcium arsenate must be done correctly to be effective as more weevils survived winter than in several years.
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Raleigh
N. C
C. H. Brannon
State Colliege
Boll weevil control urged in cotton farming guidance
The article notes that boll weevil presence is a warning sign of possible infestation but weather determines actual damage. It stresses that calcium arsenate is needed if conditions are wet and sultry, and positions poison machines as essential tools. Mr Brannon offers to provide detailed poisoning information.
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Brannon
Special Term of Court Opens July 29 Rutherfordton
A special term of the Rutherford county court opens July 29 for one week to try criminal cases. The regular term of superior court for civil cases begins September 2 with Judge Cameron McRae presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton
Rutherford County Court
Superior Court
Cameron McRae
Local Licenses Issued for Rutherfordton Marriages
Rutherfordton July 1 license records show W C Geer issued a license for John Barnes of Wilson to wed Ruby Layton of Rutherfordton. They were married by Dr W R Ware at the Methodist Parsonage Thursday. Barney Dalton, son of Ina Dalton of Spindle, earned a license to wed Amanda Hensley, daughter of R C Hensley of Spindle. They wed Saturday at the bride's mother's home in Spindle.
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Rutherfordton
Register of Deeds
W. C. Geer
John Barnes
Wilson
Ruby Layton
W. R. Ware
Methodist Parsonage
Leeds minister's arm bitten by unruly Sunday pupil
Rev M H Calper of Leeds England faced potential loss of his left arm after a Sunday school incident when an unruly boy deeply bit him. The event drew concern over student discipline and safety of church workers.
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M. H. Calper
Leeds
Eng
Cows Need Balanced Summer Grain Ration for Profit
Extension dairyman J W Linn notes that summer feeding should favor a balanced 4-2-1 grain mix of corn bran or oats and linseed meal, adjusted to production. He stresses grain cost, the link between high milk output and profit, and using a 2:1:1 ratio of protein to carbohydrate while grass is lush. Mary Jane Watson dies at 101 in Kentucky after smoking a large cigar used in solace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Linn
Extension Dairyman
Kansas State Agricultural College
Rutherford County Maps Reduced to $1.00
Rutherford County Maps offered at one dollar with all schools and individuals eligible for a copy. The complete county map, normally two dollars, available at the Courier office for a dollar, or mailed for one dollar and twenty five cents cash with order. Inspect this best and most complete map.
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Rutherford County
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By Clarence Griffin
Forest City, N. C
Lisle Goldarbeiter
fAus
Tria
Galveston
Firestone
Oldfield
Kansas
Dairyman
Mary Jane Watson
Raducal. Ky
R. E. Carpenter
Hightower & Matheny Funeral Directors
North Henrietta, N. C
Hightower
Matheny
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