Courier editor named Rutherford County historian
Rutherfordton July 12 At a county board meeting Clarence Griffin Spindale News Editor of the Forest City Courier was selected as Rutherford County historian after Rutherfordton native C C Erwin withdrew The appointment follows a state commission call and honors Griffin for eight years of local history work including war records research and county history essays for local schools and newspapers
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Rutherfordton
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County Board of Education
Clarence Griffin
Spindale
Forest City Courier
Rutherford County
Boards of Education
The
Historical Commission
Griffin
C.C. Erwin
Erwin
Rutherford
State Hall of
Courier
Hundred
Boy dies from blood poisoning linked to tooth abcess
Harvey Hardin twelve year old son of Mr and Mrs John T Hardin died at Rutherford Hospital Monday from blood poisoning caused by a tooth infection. He became ill about eight days earlier, removal to the hospital followed by worsening condition. He is survived by his parents five brothers and two sisters. Interment was Tuesday at Cool Springs cemetery with Rev T C Harvey conducting services. Pallbearers listed. funeral notices accompany local advertisements.
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Harvey Hardin
John T. Hardin
Rutherford Hospital
J. To Hardin
Kiwanis Club at Lake Lure Inn Plans Summer Stay
Members of the Kiwanis Club met Monday evening at the Lake Lure Inn in Rutherford County. About forty attended with wives and guests for a dinner and an entertainment program organized by Mrs. Howard Camnitz. Performers included Buddy Graham, Earl Phillips, Mrs. J B Phillips, and Howard Camnitz, delivering songs readings and a Kentucky race horse tale.
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Kiwanis Club
Lake Lure Inn
Rutherford County
Splendid Hotel
Dalton
Thomas
Doggett
Lightning kills farmer and mule near Gilkey
Gilkey July 12 Ed Lavender, 42, a prominent farmer near Gilkey, was struck and killed by a bolt of lightning while taking refuge beneath a tree during a storm. His mule nearby also died. He leaves several siblings and nine children. Funeral was at Gilkey Methodist Church. Storm caused further damage across Forest City and surrounding areas.
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Gilkey
Ed Mr. Lavender
Here
Mr. Lavender
Piney Knob Mountain
Tistalin
Lavender
Thomas
Charles
Wilbur
Spindale
Otto
Ruppe
Kannapolis
James
Silvers
Winston W. Lavender
Thom
Willis
Annie Lewis
Walter
Albert
Arthur
Nellie
Gilkey Methodist Church
J. B. Tabor
Union Mills
John Stallings
Forest City
Seaboard Pullman Train Welcomed in Rutherford County
Rutherford county greets the first Seaboard Pullman and dining car service welcome. The inaugural train from Seaboard is met by Forest City and Rutherfordton residents in appreciation of the line's advance. Sleeper service runs weekly between St. Petersburg and Rutherfordton and between Miami and Rutherfordton. Bus connections to Lake Lure Chimney Rock and Bat Cave offered with fares and summer specials through July.
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Rutherford County
Seaboard
Forest City
Rutherfordton
Davies Warfield
Florida
St. Petersburg
Hamlet
Charlotte
Miami
West Palm Beach
North Carolina
Portsmouth
Wilms
Norfolk
Shelby
Rutherfordon
Lake Lure
Chimney Rock
Bat Cave
Cave
Motor Transportation Co
Roy Morris Undergoes Operation in Atlanta Hospital
In a personal letter, Roy Morris reports he is at the U S Veterans Hospital in Atlanta and expects to undergo another operation on Tuesday to help his ear condition. He has also had his tonsils removed since arriving at the hospital. Morris, a World War I veteran, has endured health problems and hospital stays while seeking recovery.
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Roy Morris
U. S. Veterans’ Hospital
Atlanta
Mr. Morris
Hhe
Portrait of G B Harrill Banker and civic leader
The Courier features G B Harrill cashier of Industrial Bank and secretary treasurer of the Security Insurance Co. Son of the late S B Harrill of Bostic, he is a rising figure in business and social life of his native county. A steady civic leader in church and lodge work, he remains a friendly, welcoming presence to many friends.
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Courier
G. B. Harrill
Industrial Bank
the Security Insurance Co
Harrill
S. B. Harrill
Bostic
Mr J H Thomas Injured In Auto Crash Near Asheville
Mr J H Thomas president of Farmers Bank and Trust Forest City and S E Elmore cotton mill executive Spindale were treated at Biltmore hospital for minor injuries after a Ford driver ahead turned across the road. Elmore's knee was bruised and Thomas arm injured. Both were discharged next day.
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Asheville
Ji. Thomas
Farmers Bank and Trust Company
Forest City
S. E. Elmore
Spindale
Biltmore Hospital
Fairview Road
Thomas
Elmore
J. H. Knomas
K. S. Tanne
Detroit
Messrs
Tanner
Injured in Auto Wreck Near Ellenboro
Ellenboro July 12 Mr and Mrs Jack McSwain of this place were seriously injured yesterday when their car collided with a Charlotte Asheville bus near here Their car was almost demolished and both were rushed to Shelby Hospital where at latest reports both are in serious condition No one on the bus was injured A pretty line of faces selling a reduced prices Mrs A C Jones
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Ellenboro
Jack McSwain
Charlotte-Asheville
Fair premiums raised and paid day of award
Rutherford County Fair Association directors met at Sunlight Mills in Spindale to revise rules. The treasurer will pay all premiums the day awards are made via prizewinners presenting a treasury order. Community and best exhibits receive raised premiums, poultry show management shifts to the Poultry Association, and new prizes for nonagricultural exhibits are added. The next meeting is July 20 at 4:00 p.m.
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Spindale
Rutherford County Fair Association
Sunlight Mills
Geo. Rollins
Fair Grounds
Rutherford County Poultry Association
Fair Association
Sunlight Mills Company
Fice
Chimney Rock to Broadcast Radio Program in Asheville
The Chimney Rock Chamber of Commerce will air a special program on WWNC Thursday night at 8:30. J. Dale Stentz oversees the station’s local operation with participants from Lake Lyre Chimney Rock and the Chimney Rock Camp for boys. The broadcast promotes the Lake Lure jubilee on July 30, hosted by the Rutherford County Club to celebrate Highway No. 20’s opening. Mrs. J B Phillips and Mr. Howard Camnus, noted Chimney Rock artists, will perform.
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Asheville
Chimney Rock
Lake Lure
Rutherford County Club
Highway No. 20
J. B. Phillips
Howard Camnus
Chimtney Rock
Forest City
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Howard Camnitz
Imr. E. M. Lavender
Gilkey Farmer
A. C. Jones
Main Street
Dalton Brothers
Courtney
D. M. Stahl
Ing Toa
B- B. Doggett
Lure
MR. J. H. Thomas
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