Alexander to Build New Baptist Church at Alexander Mills
Preparations underway for a $16000 Baptist church to be built at the south end of the pastorium facing state highway 207. The 500 seat auditorium will serve Sunday school and B Y P U rooms with completion expected by October 1. Building committee includes J R Moore B R Hicks Rev C C Matheny and others. Rev C C Matheny is pastor.
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Alexander Baptists
Alexander Mills
J. R. Moore
B. R. Hicks
C. C
Fourth of July Birthday Party at First Baptist Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid Society of the First Baptist church hosted a July Fourth birthday party in the social hall. Mrs. Duncan and Mrs. Webb greeted guests, Mrs. Stallings led at the stairs, and Miss Blanton collected a silver offering. Punch and wafers were served by several ladies. Dorothy Green and Sarah Bridges performed readings, a male quartet and guitar mandolin duo provided music, and hall decorations featured flags, buntings, and dyed Queen Anne's Lace baskets.
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Ladies Aid Society
First Baptist Church
A. C. Duncan
Fred Webb
W. L. Stallings
Ladies Aid Y Belles
Mary
Catherine Blanton
Oscar Price
Maude Green
Carl Huntley
Spurgeon Moss Frank
Wilkins
Henry
C. A. Verner
Andj
Tom Vernon
Dorothy Green
Sarah Bridges
Dr. Stallings
Grayson
Forest City man brings 13 1 4 pound cabbage
Mr. W. H. Crocker visited The Courier office with a cabbage weighing thirteen and a quarter pounds. The giant vegetable was grown in his garden at Forest City and displayed as a local curiosity.
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W. H. Crocker
Forest City
Masons Plan District Meeting in Forest City
The 44th Masonic District covering Rutherford and McDowell counties schedules a July 16 gathering at Forest City lodge hall. Masters wardens and secretaries meet at 4 pm, banquet at 6:30 pm, and an 8 pm session features a district work in the first degree led by lodge masters. Grand Master John J. Phoenix is expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City Lodge
Blanton
Grand Lodge
Forest City Lodge No. 381
John J. Phoenix
Greensboro
J. W. Winborne
Marion
John H. Anderson
Raleigh
J. H. Carpenter
New Officers Named for American Legion Auxiliary
At a Friday afternoon City Hall meeting the American Legion Auxiliary confirmed officers: President Mrs. B. Moss First Vice President Mrs. H. Garner Second Vice President Mrs. F. Wilkins Secretary Treasurer Mrs. G. Harrill Chaplain Mrs. W. Davis. Other members present included Mesdames Huntley Long Sanders Dorsey Harrill Doggett Hem Spurgeon Moss Horn Michalove Moss. Auxiliary recently organized by Mrs. W. H. Isley of Raleigh, state commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
8. B. Moss
H. B. Garner
F. R. Wilkins
G. B. Harrill
W. T. Davis
George Huntley
T. T. Long
J. W. Sanders
Frank Dorsey
M. D. Harrill
G. P. Doggett
C. J. Hem Spurgeon Moss
Ray Horn
Jack Michalove
Thieves Take Gold From Dr McCall Office
Entry used a skeleton key to Dr C S Mc Call and the RuthERfordton dentists offices. Between fifty and sixty dollars in gold fillings were stolen, leaving the dentist without his entire supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. McCall
Matt McBrayer
J. L. Geer
William McDaniel
Rutherfordton
C. S. McCall
Senator Amos Beam Injured in Car Collision
Hon Amos R Beam senator of the twenty seventh district was struck Thursday by a car driven by Mr Bridges near Stein's. He suffered four broken ribs and other minor injuries though not considered serious. Bridges blamed faulty brakes for the crash.
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Amos R. Beam
Beam
Stein’s
Bridges
Shelby
Caroleen Woman Dies After Heart Attack
Caroleen July 9 Mrs. Childress a native of Lincoln county aged about sixty five died Friday at her home after a heart disease attack. She is survived by two children Mrs. Walter Jenkins who kept her home with her and Arthur Childress of near Morganton one sister Mrs Beatrice Beal of Lincoln county and one brother William Leonhardt of Caroleen. She had lived near Caroleen for many years.
Pageant Promises Safe Tomorrow at Chimney Rock Church
The Chimney Rock Baptist Sunday School class presents a pageant titled The Road to a Safe Tomorrow on Friday night at 8 15. The slogan Save the children of day and you save tomorrow's day frames the event. A large crowd is expected.
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Chimney Rock Baptist Church
Klan Celebrates Fourth of July Here
Several hundred Ku Klux Klan members from North and South Carolina towns gathered Thursday for a Fourth of July celebration sponsored by Grand Dragon Dr Amos C Dunam. A secret business session, band concert, barbecue for about 500, parade through the business section, and an open air ceremonial followed for hundreds of spectators.
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Ku Klux Klan
North
South Carolina
Grand Dragon
Amos C. Dunan
City Dry Cleaning Contest Ends with Multiple Winners
The City Dry Cleaning Company's May 10 contest concluded July 6 with Myrtle Gudger Watkins taking first prize and a Chevrolet coach after 1,587,000 votes. Other winners include Edgar Huntley 1,216,500 votes for $200, B. B. Goode 720,000 votes for $100, Mildred Collins 690,500 votes for $50, and M. G. Goforth 592,500 votes for $25. Judges were W. T. Davis F. M. Conley and R. L. Reinhardt.
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Myrtle Gudger Watkins
Chevrolet
City Dry Cleaning Co
The
City Dry Cleaning Company
Watkins
Edgar Huntley
B. B. Goode
Mildred Collins
M. G. Goforth
Caroleen
W. T. Davis
F. M. Conley
R. L. Reinhardt
Death Claims Mr. H. McEntire in Rutherfordton
Harrison McEntire a noted merchant farmer and longtime resident of the Uree area near Rutherfordton died at Rutherford Hospital after a stroke suffered in a grocery store. He was 68, survived by widow and three sons K. H. and W. J. McEntire of Rutherfordton and L. L. McEntire of Detroit. Funeral plans await arrival of the Detroit son. He was active in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and born in Rutherford County.
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Rutherfordton
Harrison McEntire
Uree
Here
Rutherford Hospital
W. C. Twitty
McEntire
K. H
W. J. McEntire
L. L. McEntire
Detroit
Mich
Pleasant Groveaptist Church
Rutherford County
County
New shipment phonograph records at Courtney's 10¢ Store
New shipment phonograph records arrives this week at Courtney's 10¢ Store. All summer hats priced at 1.00 each from Mrs. E. E. McCurry.
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Courtney
E. E. McCurry
Forest City in Need Chamber of Commerce proposal
Rutherfordton July 10 The trial of Hardin H. Tucker chairman of Rutherford county commissioners was postponed to Thursday after the board demanded a jury trial. The Kiwanis club and Courier note a strong case for a permanent active Chamber of Commerce and Credit Association to boost Forest City growth and collect debts while attracting new residents and industries.
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Rutherfordton
Hardin H. Tucker
Board of
Rutherford County Commissioners
Forest City
Merchants Credit Association
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Club
Chamber of Commerce and Credit Association
Farm meeting next Friday in Rutherford county
Mr C H Brannon Extension Entomologist of State College Raleigh will aid county and home agents in insect control. Meetings set Friday at Farmers Federation Building Spindale 10 a m and M R Williams farm Uree Chimney Rock Township 2 30 p m July 12. Insects such as bean beetle tomato worm corn borer cotton flea beetle boll weevil may threaten crops. Brannon will discuss control methods and farmers are urged to attend.
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C. H. Brannon
State College
Raleigh
Farmers Federation
Spindale
Rutherford County
Brannon
Huntley and Wilkins Sale At Tuxedo Proves Successful
Huntley and Wilkins report a highly successful sale at Tuxedo last Saturday. They sold 25 lots and one good house at prices satisfactory to owners, with all deeds executed on the day. Next Saturday they plan a sale at Newland, offering a fine opportunity in a thriving community and inviting local people to attend. A free trip and a good dinner will be provided.
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Huntley & Wilkins
Tuxedo
Huntley & Wilkie
Newland
Cotton Blossoms Signal Strong Local Harvest Expectation
Several farmers report cotton blooms across the area with promising prospects for a good crop. First bloom submitted by Z W Harrill on the Bostic road near town, others from Wilkie Toney Route 2 Bostic J A Ha near town J B Aldridge Route 2 and Broadus Green Route 3. Also fresh cantaloupes and a good supply of corn tomatoes and green beans with quick delivery.
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Z. W. Harrill
Bostic Road
Town
Wilkie Toney
Bostic
J. A. Ha
J.C. Harrill
Vesper Service at Spindale Methodist Church
Spindale July 9 A vesper service will be held at Spindale Methodist Church next Sunday at 5 PM. Rev W A Barber, pastor, announces Capt B L Smith former Central High School superintendent and current Shby schools superintendent will speak. Special music by Spindale Quartette and choir. All are invited.
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Spindale
Spindale Methodist Church
W.a. Barber
B. L. Smith
Central High School
Sh By
Capt. Smith
Spindale Quartette
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Alexander
Baptist Society
Mr. and
Mrs. Lindbergh
Charles A. Linbergh
Knights of the Lens
Mexico
Dwight W. Morrow
Herbert Photos
New York
Masonic
Rutherford
McDowell Counties
Legion Auxiliary
W. H. Isley
Amos Beam
KLAN
MR. H. Mentire
Forest City In Need
Chamber Commerce
Kiwanis
Vesper
Davie Harrill
Ellenboro
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