Second Primary Draws Large Vote In Rutherford County
Approximately twenty more voters than in the first primary cast ballots last Saturday. W. C. Hardin won sheriff nominating by 451 votes over H. B. Doggett. J. P. Jones, George Blanton and A. W. Deck were nominated county commissioners, eliminating H. H. Tucker and W. G. Harris. Total commissioner votes 4,876. Jones led, Blanton close, Deck beat Tucker for third. Overall sheriff and commissioner votes 5,203 vs 5,187 first primary. Polls closed by 11 pm with 2,000 in arena for results and partial precinct reporting through Rutherfordton and Cool Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Hardin
H. B. Doggett
J. P. Jones
George Blanton
A. W. Deck
H. H. Tucker
W. G. Harris
Commissioners
J. R. Anderson
Board of Elections
P. C. Rollins
W. J. Mode
Recorder’s Court Room
Court House
Rutherford County News Office
Oara Ee Ee
York
Nets Union
Avondale
Rutherfordton
Cool Springs No. 2
Dr Duncan Captures Cup At Tryon Open Golf Tourney
Dr A C Duncan, a noted local golf enthusiast, won his fourth cup in elf competition at the Tryon Golf and Country Club annual open tournament held on July fourth. In the first flight Fred Webb of Shelby won, Dan Rion of Tryon was runner up. In the second flight J Hamp White of Atlanta won with Duncan as runner up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Duncan
Tryon Golf and Country Club
Fred Webb
Bobby Jones
Shelby
Dan Rion
Tryon
J. Hamp White
Atlanta
Dr. Duncan
Hewitt Auto Works Opens New Painting Department
The Hewitt Auto Works adds a painting and ducoing department led by J. C. Rushing, an experienced manager new to Forest City. Rushing, formerly of High Point, Landrum, and Tryon, brings detailed painting know how and is expected to boost the firm on a paying basis and enhance the city’s business standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewitt Auto Works
J. C. Rushing
Forest City
Lighly
High Point
Landrum and
Tryon
Hewitt Auto
Mr. Hewitt
Daily Vacation Bible School Opens in Caroleen and Henrietta
Rev J A Brock opened Daily Vacation Bible schools at Henrietta and Caroleen with over 300 pupils enrolled on the first day. The two churches Caroleen Henrietta Baptist report growing interest in the program and its early sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Brock
Caroleen-Henrietta
Henrietta
Caroleen
Death of Mrs. Cyntha A. Hardin at 60 in Forest City
Mrs Cyntha Ann Hardin 60 died at home on Church Street after a lingering illness. Funeral at the family residence followed by interment at Pleasant Grove cemetery. Survived by husband George W Hardin and five children: Mrs J M Williams Forest City R2, Mrs Cleve Harvill Spindale, Mrs J M Jenkins Forest City, Mrs Arthur Jenkins Harris, and Dewey Hardin Forest City. Two brothers S Harrill and D Harrill, both of Forest City R F D. Pallbearers included grandsons Chivous Williams Frank Williams Paul Williams Charles Williams Coy Williams and Martin Harrill. Floral tributes carried by multiple nieces and nieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyntha Ann Hardin
Church Street
Pleasant Grove
Z. D. Harvill
L. N. Epley
Hardin
George W. Hardin
J. M
Williams
Forest City
R-2
Cleveland Harvill
Spindale
J. M. Jenkins
Arthur Jenkins
Harris
Dewey
S. Harrill
D. Harrill
R. F
Chivous Williams
Frank Williams
Paul Williams
Charles Williams
Coy Williams
Martin Harrill
Allie Mae Williams
Jennie Hudlow
Pauline Hudlow
Marie Hudlow
Virginia Hamrick
Inez Hamrick
Grace Reid Jones
Butelle Gamble
Bessie Jones
Kate
Birth of William Chivious Bostic III
Dr. and Mrs W C Bostic announce the birth of their son William Chivious Bostic III born Wednesday evening July 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Chivious Bostic, III
W. C. Bostic, Jr
No Action On Utilities Sale By Forest City
Forest City has taken no action to call a special election or confirm the recent sale of city utilities plants to Southern Public Utilities Company of Charlotte. The matter may be raised Friday when the board meets. Spindale Rutherfordton and Forest City boards met to discuss and set September 19 for the elections in Rutherfordton and Spindale. Registrars have been named for Spindale and Rutherfordton, with a new registration to be called. All who register and do not vote will be voting against the proposition, as the outcome hinges on registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Southern Public Utilities Company
Charlotte
Spindale
Rutherfordton
Pythian Home Singing Class to Perform in Forest City
The Pythian Home Entertainment class from the Knights of Pythias orphanage will present a concert at Forest City High School Saturday at 8 p.m. Forest City Lodge No. 82 sponsors the event with a small admission charged to benefit the orphanage. the program features fifteen vocal selections and readings by the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian
Forest City
Knights of Pythias
Forest City Lodge
K. P. Orphar
D. D. Little Wins Today's Bouquet for Textile Service
D. D. Little, elected president of a string of mills led by the American Spinning Company in Greenville, is praised for his sincere, people oriented leadership in the Carolinas textile industry. The Greenville Beacon notes his approachable nature and lasting goodwill built across mill villages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
D. D. Little
Little
American Spinning Company
Carolinas
Greenville Beamont
Mrs Arrowood Dies After Illness at Home
Mrs Ollie Lee Arrowood aged ?? died at her home Friday after an extended illness. Funeral services were held at the Missing Methodist Church Saturday at noon. Survived by children Bonnie Mae Henry Wilford Eugene and B G all at home. Two brothers Bob Head and Burle Head of Earl and Mrs Cautus McDonald Forest City and Mrs Louvenia Williams of Earl. Pallbearers were Ralph Bradley Howard Freeman Baxter Freeman Lawrence Pinson Bud Sisk Joy Baynard. Flower bearers listed. Mr Reid Wells visiting Erwin Tenn at parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Lee Arrowood
Missig Methodist Church
Bonnie Mae
Henry
Wilford
Eugene
B. G
Bob Head
Burle Head
Earl
Cautus McDonald
Forest City
R-2
Louvenia Williams
Ralph Bradley
Howard Freeman
Baxter Freeman
Lawrence Pinson
Bud Sisk
Joy Baynard
Hester Freeman
Rhoda Cowdrey
Georgia Baynard
Ruth Freeman
Ralph “Sradley
Charles Owens
Athel Nanney
Padgett Dies at Harris and Padgett Home
Sylvestus Padgett aged 84 died Monday after a short illness at his daughter Mrs Pink Robbins home. A service was held Tuesday in Holly Springs cemetery. He is survived by four children, one brother, three sisters, eight grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. He had spent years collecting objects of historical value and left a large collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvestus Padgett
Pink
Peck
Holly Springs
Smiley Champion
Willie Champion
Olin Henson
Henry Iobbins
T. Padgett
Mr. Padgett
Woman's Club Dues Urgently Needed for Year Book
All members are asked to pay dues to Mrs. G. C. McDaniel immediately. Dues are required for a complete 1930-31 membership list and must be paid before they can be entered in the year book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
G. C. McDaniel
Cliffside Man Died Tuesday in July 8 Funeral Planned
Cliffside, July 9. Mr. D. P. Mc Daniel died Tuesday morning after weeks of illness. Funeral service set for two o’clock Wednesday at Cliffside Baptist Church with Rev. J. A. Hunnicutt, Rev. D. Harrill and Rev. D. G. Washburn to officiate. Interment at Sandy Run Baptist Church cemetery in Mooresboro. Survived by wife Gaza Bridges, daughter Patence McDaniel, four sons Bernard, Alton, Herbert, Phifer, father C. Lovelace, brothers Ed, B. C., Dewey, R. A., six grandchildren. He resided in Cliffside the past twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliffside
D. P. McDaniel
Fourth Ave. East
Sandy Run Baptist Church
Mooresboro
J. A. Hunnicutt
D. Harrill
D. G. Washburn
McDaniel
Gaza Bridges
Thompson Bridges
Patence McDaniel
Bernard Alton
Herbert
Phifer McDaniel
Dover Mill
Shelby
C. Lovelace
Celebrate Fourth at Rutherford County Fair Grounds
Several thousand people gathered at the Rutherford County Fair Grounds on Friday to celebrate the Fourth in grand style. Harrill and King sponsored the event with a morning program of auto race gas contest pony and mule races boxing and a negro ball game followed by afternoon athletic events and a large boxing match. Fireworks display capped the night amid rides shows and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford County Fair Grounds
Harrill and King
Charleston
Utilities Editor John Paul Lucas to Speak in Rutherford County
John Paul Lucas of Charlotte, editor of the Southern Public Utilities Magazine and vice-president of Southern Public Utilities Company, will address the Rutherford County Club at Gilkey on Friday July 18 at 1 PM. He will also speak to the Rutherfordton Kiwanis Club that evening. The public is invited and luncheon attendees should notify secretary S. E. Elmore. A cordial welcome awaits listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Public Utilities
Rutherford County Club
John Paul Lucas
Charlotte
The
Southern Public Utilities Magazine
Southern Public Utilities Company
Gilkey
Lucas
Spidale
Forest City
Rutherfordton
S. E. Elmore
Mr. Lucas
Death Takes Martha Frances Morrow
Martha Frances Morrow seven years old daughter of Mrs C D Morrow died Friday at 4 PM in Rutherford hospital of grave...ent of the penriiy hence Methodist church Rev M Moores pastor of Forest City Methodist church led the service Interment Providence cemetery beside her father Clyde Morrow former county motorcycle officer killed in an accident three years ago She is survived by her mother one brother Buddy five Her grandparents are Mr and Mrs G W Rollins Pall bearers were Dave Glickman Grover Kiser Lloyd Little and J L Butler Floral offering carried by Martha Moores Catherine Bradley Martha Alexander Madge Watkins Gladys Allen Blanche Allen Henrietta Price Joyce Tate Martha Jean Harrill
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Frances Morrow
C.D. Morrow
Rutherford Hospital
Hence Methodist Church
M. Moores
Forest City
Baby Mary Catherine Hair Born in Charlotte Hospital
Mr and Mrs Robert Hair of Pineville announce the birth of daughter Mary Catherine Hair on Thursday July 3 at Presbyterian hospital Charlotte. The mother is Mary Long formerly of J B Long. Also notes give a weekend visit by Macon Hewitt Jr of Chapel Hill and a program of round and square dancing. Forest City beat Spindale in morning and afternoon games 5 3 and 10 1 with Fowler pitching and key hits by Branch Lee Bragg Cross McKeithan and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hair
Pineville
Mary Catherine Hair
Presbyterian Hospital
Charlotte
Mary Long
J. B. Long
Macon Hewitt, Jr
Chapel Hill
M. H. Hewitt
Forest City
Spindale
Shippy
Jim McKeithan
Little
Lee
McKeithan
Branch
Central High
Pete Fowler
Fowler
Lee Bragg
Cross
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jones
Blanton
Deck
Daily Vacation Bible School
C. A. Hardin
Rutherfordton and
Charley
Mr. Little
Ting
Arrowood
Mt. Creek
Mr. Reid Wells
Erwin, Tenn
Mrs
Leo. Wells
E Padgett
Ink Robbins
Green Hill
Pleasant Hill
Union
Sulphur Springs
Owens
Colfax
Bostic
Cool Springs
Duncan’s Creek
Golden Valley
Logan Store
Mt. Vernon
Camp Creek
Morgan
Chimney Rock
Woman's Club
Ed McDani Timore
B. C. McDaniel
R. A
Mr. McDaniel
Fair Grounds
Utilities
County Soon
Death
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