Corn Cracker Praises Patriotism and Tom Paine’s Legacy
Shelby North Carolina July 4 1927 editor Courie argues patriotism has varied meanings through history praising Lincoln Paine and Washington while condemning infidelity and hypocrisy. He cites The Crisis Common Sense and The Age of Reason noting loyalty to liberty yet warning against materialism and dollar worship.
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Courie
Lincoln
Abe Lincoln
Lincoln Hills
North Carolina
Artile
Kentucky
Thomas Lincoln
Nancy Hanks
Tom Lincoln
Abraham
Philadelphia
Monmouth
Guilford Courthouse
Yorktown
Washington
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
Tom Paine
Common Sense
Age of Reason
Chi
Tam
Lake Lure Woman's Club to Meet at Lodge
The Lake Lure Woman's Club will hold its regular monthly luncheon business meeting on Thursday July 14 at 1 30 PM at Lake Lure Lodge.
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Lake Lure
Revival to be Held by Rev Jim Green at Sunshine
Evangelist Jim Green will conduct a series of union meetings in a big tent near Sunshine school from July 17 to August 1. Daily services are at 10 a m and 7 45 p m with an old fashioned revival theme and a cordial invitation to all residents.
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Jim Green
Sunshine
Baseball Games Next Saturday Across Local Teams
Baseball schedule lists Caroleen visiting Alexander, Cliffside at Henrietta, and Avondale traveling to Ellenboro next Saturday. High school matchups highlight regional rivals and early season action with local fan interest.
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Caroleen
Alexander
Cliffside
Henrietta
Avondale
Ellenboro
Alexander Caroleen
Pet Alexander
Local Boy Writes From Hawaiian Islands
Letter from M. B. Griffin of U S S R-11 Pearl Harbor to his parents describes busy year end operations, upcoming July drill, and long range practice. He explains Lahaina as an ideal site for torpedo and gun exercises, names local islands, and notes a promotion and pay increase. He contemplates re-enlisting for another term.
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M. B. Griffin
Lahaina
Maui
Honolulu
Maua
Lanai
Molokai
Kahoolawee
Industrial Loan and Investment Bank of Forest City Statement
Report of the condition as of June 30 1927 for the Industrial Loan and Investment Bank Forest City North Carolina shows resources including loans and discounts 152323 29 cash in vault 8268 64 and net amounts due from banks with total liabilities 161996 84 Capital stock 91100 Undivided profits and depreciation reserve 7724 79. Signed by cashier G B Harrill and sworn before Notary R W Minish on July 7 1927.
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Industrial Loan & Investment Bank
Forest City
North Carolina
State of
Rutherford
G. B. Harrill
B. Harrill
R. W. Minish
F. B. Harrill
Geo. F. Bradley
Diront
Annual County Sunday School Meet July 30 31
Rutherfordton July 11. Officers of Rutherford County Sunday School Association announce the annual County Sunday School Convention will be held July 30 and 31 at the Presbyterian Church in Rutherfordton NC. Speakers include Flora Davis Raleigh and Floyd Field Atlanta. The interdenominational event invites all county Sunday Schools to participate. A pennant will be awarded to the Sunday School with the most representatives aged sixteen and over based on miles traveled.
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Rutherfordton
Rutherford County Sunday School Association
Presbyterian Church
N.C
Flora Davis
Raleigh
North Carolina Sunday School Association
Floyd Field
Atlanta
Georgia
Decatur Methodist Sunday School
Georgia School of Technology
Grover C. Harrill
C. C. Reid
County Sunday School Association
Dilworth Defeats Spindale 5 to 1 in Sunday League Game
Dilworth defeated Spindale 5 to 1 in Spindale as part of the Charlotte Sunday School league. Foard and Robinson powered the winners with strong hitting while Yelton homered and collected a single in four at bats for Spindale. Earlier, Spindale lost 8 to 1 to Caldwell Memorial Church of Charlotte on the same park.
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Spindale
Dilworth
Charlotte Sunday School League
Foard
Robinson
Yelton
Pittman
Cameron
Grose
Tomblin
Corn
Caldwell Memorial Church
Charlotte
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Cleveland
Patriots
Shelby, N. C
Uncle Sam
Hindenburg
Fritz
Ask
Forest City, N. C
Optometry
Farmers Bank
Lake Lure Woman's Club
A. Wilk
C. E. Huntley
J. Harring
C. King B
Wilkins H. Stainback
Notary Public
Cyclone Auction Company
General Real Estate Auction
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County Textile League
Hawaiian Islands
Dr. Miles
Industrial Loan & Investment
Firestone
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