Gospel of old-time hard work urged at Cullowhee
W R Hill, principal and former Rutherfordton Schools chief, now teaching at Cullowhee State Normal Summer School, urged faculty and students to embrace hard work. He cited Jesus says I must work to emphasize individual responsibility in the divine plan, noting Nature’s appetite for individuality across exploration, minerals, and stars.
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Cullowhee
N. C
W. R. Hill
Rutherfordton City
Jesus
Mr. Hill
Rutherford youth plan camp at Chimney Rock
Rutherford county boys and girls clubs schedule a summer encampment on Chimney Rock mountain. Miss Laura Howard notes a camp offered by a construction outfit with permanent kitchen dining halls running water and a large pavilion. The organizers say the facilities will not disrupt the regular program.
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Rutherfordton
Rutherford County
Chimney Rock Mountain
Laura Howard
Civil court term set for August in Rutherfordton
Judge Walter E. Moore of Sylva will convene the civil term of Superior Court in Rutherfordton on Monday August 22. The docket is described as heavy and composed of varied matters. The report also notes the first six weeks of Cullowhee summer school nearing completion with 256 students, the largest enrollment in the school’s history, and that a second session will begin July 25 as applications continue.
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Rutherfordton
Walter E. Moore
Sylva
N. C
Superior Court
Moore
Mr. Hill
Naure
Mammoth Cave
Hill
Cullowhee
Ellenboro school reports robust agricultural program outcomes
A. B. Bushong reports to Ellenboro school board on last year’s agricultural program. Thirty five boys enrolled in the course, two evening farmer classes operated, twenty two farmers doing home project work under supervision, and 205 farmers attended 23 group demonstrations. The year saw 475 individual services, 150 bushels improved cotton seed, 35 bushels seed barley, 15 bushels seed corn introduced, 2274 miles traveled for projects, and over 125 letters written to support the program.
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Ellenboro
A. B. Bushong
ReCoffield
E. E. Harrill
C. C. Hamrick
County Textile League Opens Second Half After Saturday Games
On Saturday June 25 in multiple towns the County Textile League saw Ellenboro extend a strong lead with a 14 to 4 win over Cliffside while Henrietta beat Alexander 7 to 5 and Avondale edged Caroleen 9 to 8. Standings show Ellenboro atop with a .750 mark. Avondale and Cliffside around .500. Next Saturday schedule features Alexander at Caroleen, Henrietta at Cliffside, and Ellenboro at Avondale as the league resumes with the winner of the current series contesting Ellenboro for the championship.
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Alexander
Henrietta
Ellenboro
Cliffside
Caroleen
Avondale
Rutherford Hospital Aided by Duke Fund
Rutherfordton July 6 Hospitals and orphanages in North and South Carolina receive checks totaling 393583 as a partial Duke Endowment disbursement for the year. Thirty NC and 15 SC hospitals share 278039 for hospitals and 115544 for orphanages among 26 NC and 10 SC institutions. Rutherford Hospital likely received well over 6000, reflecting its above average standing.
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Rutherfordton
North
South Carolina
Board of Trustees
Duke Endowment
New York
North Carolina
Carolinas
Rutherford Hospital
Hollifield Yelton Nuptials Tie Two County Families
Miss Buna Hollifield daughter of C. C. Hollifield wed Mack Yelton in Spartanburg on Saturday afternoon June 25. Both hail from prominent local families in Bostic R-2 area and are warmly saluted by friends and relatives.
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Hollifield-Yelton
Buna Hollifield
C. C. Hollifield
Mack Yelton
Spartanburg
John M. Yelton
Woman Walks 25 Miles to Get Husband
Mrs Lawrence Hughey walked from Henrietta to Gaffney over 25 miles seeking a warrant for her deserting husband after 15 years of marriage. Magistrate Floyd L Baker refused action since the alleged desertion occurred in North Carolina. She planned to return home after an overnight stay arranged by the judge.
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Gaffney
S. C
Lawrence Hughey
Henrietta
Floyd L. Baker
North Carolin
State to Open Teachers School at Rutherfordton
The State department of Education selects Rutherford county and Central High school for a nine month training program starting September 5. The school, funded by the state, will teach subject matter and teaching methods for primary and grammar grades. Eligible graduates include standard high school graduates and certain non standard holders. Successful students receive elementary Class A certificates valid five years. Miss Francis C Whitney of Ro semont Penn will be the instructor. About 20 to 25 participants are expected.
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Rutherfordton
State Department of Education
Rutherford County
Central High School
Francis C. Whitney
Rosemont
Penn
Whitney
George Peabody College For Teachers
Columbia University
University of Pennsylvania
Camp Meeting At Caroleen Missionary Methodist Church
A camp meeting begins at Caroleen Missionary Methodist Church with Rev. H C Sisk serving, assisted by Rev. Liner of Landrum. Rev. Liner, a noted evangelist, will preach soul stirring messages as all Missionary Methodist ministers plan to attend and invite all to join.
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Caroleen Missionary Methodist Church
H. C. Sisk
Liner
Landrum
8. C
Weeds in the Garden and Dairy Cream Quality
The item notes weeds steal moisture from vegetables and harbor pests in gardens this summer. It also warns that a dairyman sending poor cream to his creamery harms North Carolina butter’s reputation.
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Garde
North Carolina
Insect Pests More Numerous in North Carolina
A farmer notes pests seem more numerous this season in North Carolina as constant showers wash away treatments. The moisture hinders spraying effectiveness, allowing pests to persist on crops and threaten yields.
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North Carolina
Poultry disease warned against dead bird disposal
Authorities advise farmers to bury or burn dead birds to prevent disease in poultry flocks. This measure aims to curb outbreaks and protect neighboring farms from contamination and spread of illness.
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UNTY
Chimney Rock
Goodyear
Cord
Forest City Motor CO
Forest City, N. C
County Textile League
Duke Fund
City
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