Hamrick Dies at Ellenboro Community Leader Remembered
Burl Thomas Hamrick 55 died at home in Ellenboro after several days with pneumonia. Funeral at Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Z D Harjill and Rev. I D Harrill officiating. interment in Bethel church yard. Survived by widow, eight children Lillian Burns, Clarence, Odus, Walter, Sammie, Broadus, Bonnie, and Clifford Hamrick, five brothers and one sister. Born November 26, 1875.
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Ellenboro
Burl Thomas Hamrick
Bethel Baptist Church
Z. D. Har Jill
I. D. Harrill
Bethel Church
Hamrick
Lilian Burns
Bostic
Clarence Hamrick
Cliffside
Odus Hamrick
Boiling Springs
Walter Hamrick
Sammie Hamrick
Mooresboro
R-2
Broadus
Bonnie
Cliffford Hamrick
Mr. Hamrick
Concord Baptist revival to begin August first Sunday
Rev I D Harrill filled his regular appoint ment at Concord Baptist church delivering two inspiring sermons. Sunday school is growing rapidly and extended invitations are issued. Miss Ruth Marrn and Miss Alice Marrn visited Mr F E Philbeck, Miss Darcus Jones and Miss Mabel Jones hosted a party for Miss Bronnie Morgan, and Miss Leah Harvill visited Miss Xantippa Padgett. Mr J C Bailey bought a new Ford coach. Mrs Clyde Merck hosted the Home Demonstration club.
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Ellenboro
R-2
I. D. Harrill
Concord Baptist Church
Concord Sunday School
Concord
Baptist Church
Ruth
Alice Marrn
F. E. Phil'becks
Darcus
Mabel Jones
Bronnie Morgan
Leah Harvill
Xantippa Padgett
J. C. Bailey
Clyde Merck
Laura Howard
Local Social Scene Notables Attend Gathering
Among the number present were Mesdames C. M. Watson Oscar Padgett W. A. Bridges W. W Jones Calaway Harris L. G. Bailey Walter Bridges Misses Ada Watson Gladys Harris Julia Price and Beth Bridges. Home made candy was served.
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Mesdames
C. M. Watson
Oscar Padgett
W. A. Bridges
W. W Jones
Calaway Harris
L. G. Bailey
Walter Bridges
Misses Ada Watson
Gladys Harris
Julia Price
Beth Bridges
Doggett thanks voters as he declines defeat
Horace B. Doggett thanks friends for the July vote, says he would not run in November on an independent ticket, and will vote for the Democratic nominee. He notes he went down but up as a Democrat and ends with a cordial message to supporters.
Dry weather and community notes in Holly Springs
Farmers face dry conditions as the area notes social visits and church events. Reports include Bostic senior B Y P A program, visits to Goucher Church, Shiloh service, Cliffside musical program, and a 100 acre Abruzzi rye harvest by J G Shields of Halifax county with a men combine, reflecting local life and economy.
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J. G. Shields
Halifax County
Forest City Ghost Tale Grips Town With Odd Sightings
Local reports describe a mysterious figure seen on West Main Street wearing a blue dress and heavy makeup, rumored to be a man in disguise or a prank. Chief Price investigates and townfolks recount eerie encounters, including a chase near Spindale and rumors of a ghost haunting the area.
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Forest City
Doc” Phillips
Dr. Lovelace
Dr. Reed
Ray Horn
Charlie Harrill
West End
Chas. R. Price
Chief Price
Spindale
R. W. Carswell
West Main Street
Alamance farmers switch from cotton to corn after drought
In Alamance county cotton crops are dying and fields are being plowed up to plant corn. In Craven county farmers delivered 14,000 bushels of contract cucumber harvest to the local cucumber pickling factory last week.
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Alamance County
Craven County
Play at Bostic offers local talent in All Any Account of Polly
At the Bostic school auditorium on Saturday evening the community presents the play All Any Account of Polly directed by Prof. Guy Michaels. Albn Padgett plays Polly Perkins with Steve Kirksey as the funny Peter Ranther and Thomas Harris in a leading role. Proceeds go to the First Baptist church as locals enjoy an evening of joyous fun with a mix of comedy and pathos amid a Long Island setting.
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Bostic
Bostic School
Polly
Guy Michaels
Long Island
Polly Perkins
New England
Albn Padgett
Bah
Jove
Peter Ranther
Steve Kirksey
Thomas Harris
First Baptist Church
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Civer
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Joe Cole
J.T. Robbins
Chivous Padgett
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Lillie
Ina
Ina Robbinspent Saturday Night With Misses Elsie, Etta, and Ellie Mae Cole
E. Cole
Shiloh
Edward Cole
Damon Robbins
Maggie
Myrtle
Maude Robbins
Ford
Fair Grounds
Gene Ross
R-3
Harris Oil Company
R. C. Alexander
Sec
Treas
Spook
Estelle
MaRy
Maxwell H
Carnation
Makado
Louise Rice
Sanboertnes Senate
Eagle Pencil CO
New York City
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