Fatal family tragedy and industrial accident report
Freeman mother killed herself and her five children to avoid an orphan asylum after her husband died in a car accident. She protected two canary birds from deadly gas, believing they would be treated better. Mr M E Dorsey, Florence Mills master mechanic, injured in an electric fuse explosion, recovering. Former county police officer C D Barrs visited Hickory with Chief Charles Price and friends last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman
M. E. Dorsey
Florence Mills
Dorsey
C. D. Barrs
Hickory
Chas. R. Price
City Bride Recites Mixed Radio Recipe Calamity
A humorous misheard radio routine blends a morning exercise broadcast with a cooking recipe. The husband, tuning two stations at once, follows bizarre steps including flour on shoulders, lifting legs, mashing eggs, and baking poses, ending with a fish soup service.
Results Are What Count In Civil Service Debate
The discussion centers on Shaw's remark that women should be mothers to teach well and the broader question of whether marital status affects job competence or pay. Proponents urge judging applicants by ability and performance, not personal characteristics, while critics warn against limiting opportunities for certain groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bernard Shaw
Methodist Church
The
United States
Commissioners and County Board Education Meet
Rutherfordton July 13. The Board of County Commissioners and Board of Education held a joint session. The new county government laws prompted budgeting for the year ending June 30, 1928. Budget outlines will be prepared by county accountant Stratford with releases to papers. Also elected County Historian Clarence Griffin and re elected Superintendent of Public Welfare R. E. Price for two years. Poultry cars sold 2,506 pounds for 436.69 dollars. Laura Howard led twelve girls to a State College course in Raleigh for two weeks. Black Bear Camp director George Holmes visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Education
Board of Education and Commissioners
G. W. Rollins
Stratford
County Board For Education
Commissioners and Board of Education
Clarence Griffin
R. E. Price
Ellenboro
F. E. Patton
Forest City
Laura Howard
State College
Raleigh
Marion area notes mourn loss of Mrs J T Odom
Union Mills reports the death of Mrs J T Odom of Marion after a lingering illness. Funeral at Round Hill Baptist Church, burial in Round Hill cemetery. Survivors include husband six stepchildren and two brothers. Also covered are local happenings: lightning shock to Mrs John Stalling, Alexander Schools estate funds, new arrivals to the Home for Motherless Children, revival meetings at Round Hill, and a surprise birthday dinner for Superintendent W E Sweatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
D. F
W. D. Seagle
Marion
J. N. Wise
A. P. Sorrels
Round Hill Cemetery
W. G. Scoggin
Alexander Schools, Inc
Alexander Schools
Alexander
Florida
W.E. Sweatt
Jay Lee Anderson
Pearl
Lucile Smanley
Shelby
Union Mills
Bob Smart
William Rice
Mattie Price
Jefferson City
Tenn
Miss Price
W. E. Sweatt
Winnie
Nannie Stroupe
Mr. Sweatt
B Y P U Elects Officers at First Baptist Church
Spindale on July 13 reports a business meeting of the intermediate B Y P U at Miss Jacquette Hill's home. Officers elected include Permelia Northy president Eugene Roberts vice president Mary Padgett secretary Alta Scruggs corresponding secretary Myrtle Culbreth treasurer Lucile Roberts chorister Betty Rayburn Bible readers leader. Group captains named Marjorie Hill Billie Hill Frank Grayson Lillie Harrill. The planning committee met and prayer calendars for the month were arranged. A short social hour followed with games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Rayburn
Marjorie Hill
Billie Hill
Frank Grayson
Lillie Harrill
Lime and cement offered by Farmers Hardware Co
Farmers Hardware Co advertises lime and cement described as best in quality and lowest in price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Hardware Co
Used Cars for Sale Lineup and Deals in Old Listings
A seller advertises a lineup of used cars including several Ford Roadsters and Tourings from 1923 to 1926, plus Dodges Buicks and an Oldsmobile. The note highlights tires as a feature and urges buyers to see the agent before purchasing or selling.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Courier
N.C
Rutherford County
N. C
Congress
C. E. Alcock
North Carolina Sepress ‘Association
Byrd
Bath
Hamburg
Java
Vapaperdine
Michigan
County Board
George Holmes
Dire
Black Bear Camp
G. C. McDariel
J. T. Odom
John Stalling
Stalling
Alabama
Rose Johnson
Ouida Geiger
Experiment
Oldsmobile
J.T. Camp
Moss
Orchid
Carroll& Byers Co
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