Kiwanis Delegates Share Convention Trip Highlights
Shelby visitors Max Washburn and Prof. J C Newton spoke at a Monday supper about their Kiwanis International convention trip from Asheville through Kentucky Cincinnati Indiana Wisconsin to St Paul and Minneapolis. They described parks and playgrounds, Lake Minnehaha Falls, and a wrap up in Duluth Windsor Detroit and Niagara Falls. Rutherfordton accepted to play a July 23 baseball game with a return match promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Washburn
J. C. Newton
Shelby
St. Paul
Kiwanis International
Newton
Shelby Club
F. M. Newton
Forest City
Washburn
Kiwanis
Asheville
Kentucky
Cincinnati
Indiana
Wisconsin
Minneapolis
Twin Cities
Carolina
Minnehaha
Minnehaha Falls
Longfellow
Duluth
Lake Superior
America
Lake
Port Arthur
Fort William
Canada
Sania
Windsor
Rotary Clubs
Detroit
Ford
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Washington
Rutherford men join Citi zen's CMTC at Fort Bragg
Fort Bragg July 14. The Citi zen's Military Training Camp opened with Rutherford county candidates assigned to Battery F. Lawrence J. Blanton of Cliffside and Clyde H. Blanton of Avondale are listed among the enrollees. Since late June over 100 trainees have arrived, many experiencing CMTC life for the first time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Bragg
Rutherford County
Lawrence J. Blanton
Cliffside
Clyde H. Blanton
Avondale
CMTC
A H Moore Loses Hand In Newport News Accident
A H Moore of Linden Avenue working at Newport News shipyard suffered a severe crush to his left hand on a crane. The hand was amputated between elbow and wrist at Riverside hospital. Moore, wife, and two children reside in Linden Avenue and he is son of A C Moore of Oakland. wife formerly Miss Cerdie Harrill of Forest City.
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A. H. Moore
Linden Avenue
Newport News
Riverside Hospital
Moore
Mr. Moore
Linden Avenu
Addis H. Moore
A. C. Moore
Oakland
Virginia
Cerdie Harrill
Forest City
Contractors Eye Ellenboro Headquarters for Highway 20 Paving
Contractors bid planning for Highway No. 20 visit Ellenboro this week to scout site options for their base of operations. Ellenboro lies midway on the route, offering favorable shipping facilities and other advantages for the road project.
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Ellenboro
Ellenboro textile mill eyed as near certain venture
The Ellenboro project appears almost assured after Capt. W. H. Payne reports stock subscriptions meet the $50,000 goal and a 55 acre site near Highway 20 crossing the railroad has been secured. Belk interests plan backing to start with yarn goods and expand to a million dollar plant, signaling major local impact.
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Ellenboro
Courier
W. H. Payne
DMI
Belk
Auto Mechanic Dies After Fire Destroys Clothing
Mr Lawrence F Etters an A W Motor Co mechanic in Spartanburg moved with his family to Forest City a few weeks ago He caught fire when gasoline soaked clothing ignited at 345 pm last Friday He died at Rutherford hospital at 1145 pm He was 33 and survived by his wife four children his parents and a sister The burial was at New Zion Baptist church near Spartanburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence F. Etters
Rutherford Hospital
Etters
Wil-iamson
Mr. Williamson
Mr. Etters
Messrs
E.C. Thomas
H. R. Camnitz
Spartanburg
Forest City
A. & W. Motor Co
Pearson
Cliffside
New Zion Baptist Church
Free three month school dental clinic opens in Rutherford
The State Board of Health arranged through the County Physician a three months free dental clinic for Rutherford county starting July 20. Dr Herbert Spear will be the dentist. All school children under 13 may receive free treatment by attending. Notify Dr J C Twitty, County Health Officer, at once. Many children suffer from poor teeth. teachers ministers and officials urged to publicize.
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State Board of Health
Rutherford County
Herbert Spear
J. C Twitty
Shehan and Huntley wed in South Carolina
Rutherfordton July 14. Irvin Shehan and Burnice Huntley married last Thursday in Gaffney South Carolina. The couple, with a few friends and relatives, left for Tuxedo for their honeymoon. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Bill Shehan. she the daughter of Mr and Mrs L D Huntley of Spindale.
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Rutherfordton
Irvin Shehan
Burnice Huntley
Gaffney
S. C
William F Doggett Dies In Gilkey At 66
Mr. William F. Doggett, 66, of Gilkey, died Saturday afternoon at 1 30 after a brief illness. He had been in frail health but worked lightly until Friday when paralysis struck, leading to his death. A Rutherford County native, he was a longtime member of Gilkey Methodist Church and previously of Grove Methodist Church. He married Miss Groves. Surviving are wife Mrs. W. F. Doggett. five sons Charles Olen and Glenn Doggett of Gilkey Frank and Coke Doggett of Rutherfordton. three daughters Mrs. C. E. Shober of Caroleen, Mrs. T. C. Bridges, and Mrs. Max Smith of Forest City. two brothers H. B. Doggett of Forest City and Rev. R. L. Doggett of Kelton S C. three sisters Mrs. J N Moore of Great Falls Mont Mrs. D. P. Tate of Columbia S C and Mrs. E N Crowder of Waxhaw N C. Interment in Tanners Grove cemetery. Funeral conducted at Grove Church Sund by Postelle.
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William F. Doggett
Gilkey
Rutherford County
Groves
Joe Groves
Ruther
Grove Methodist
Eea Church
Sunds
P. Ie Postelle
W. R. Ware
Forest City
J. P. Hornbuckle
Caroleen
Tanners Grove
W. F. Doggett
Messrs
Charles, Olen and
Glenn Doggett
Frank and
Coke Doggett
Harrelson-Fanning Co
Rutherfordsen
C. E. Shober
T. C. Bridges
Max Smith
H. B. Doggett
R. L. Doggett
Kelton
South Carolina
J. N. Moore
Great Falls
Mont
D. P. Tate
Columbia, S. C
E. N. Crowder
Waxhaw, N. C
County Club and Medical Society Plan Joint Meeting
The County Club will hold a joint meeting with the County Medical Society on Tuesday July 21 at the Iso Thermal Hotel in Rutherfordton. A large attendance is expected. Dinner will meet the Iso Thermal standard. Dr L Smith of Saluda and Dr Clayton of South Carolina will speak, as will Dr J M Allhands of Cliffside. Dr Twitty will report as county health officer.
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County Medical Society
Rutherfordton
L. Smith
Saluda
Clayton
South Carolina
J. M. Allhands
Cliffside
Twitty
Popular couple Laura Turner and J B Vickers wed in Shelby
Mrs Laura Turner and Mr J B Vickers were married Wednesday at 2 30 pm at the bride’s parents home 215 West Marion Shelby Rev R L Lemons officiated with a ring ceremony Only immediate family present The bride wore a blonde ensemble suit of crepe and satin They plan a mountain motor trip then reside at 501 North Tryon Street Charlotte after August 1st
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Carolinas
Laura Turner
J. B. Vickers
W. F. Wilson
West Marion Street
Shelby
R. L. Lemons
Vickers
A. D. Vickers
Forest City
Charlotte
Etheredge Motor Sales Company
North Carolina
North Tryon Street
Who's Who contest winner in Forest City Courier prize
The judges of The Forest City Courier Who's Who contest awarded the $20 prize to C. C. Turner after scoring all submissions. Several contestants, including Mrs. R. R. Howes, Mrs. J. W. Sanders, Victor Grose, and Geo. Carpenter, scored high but Turner led.
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Courier Office
Forest City Courier
C. C. Turner
Univers
R. R. Howes
J. W. Sanders
Victor Grose
Geo. Carpenter
Mr. Turner
Mt Pleasant News Social Roundup and Local Events
Forest City R-2 notes Rev M L Buchanan held services Saturday and Sunday at Mt Pleasant. Social visits include Webb Kennedy at Toms home and many attended Will Doggett’s funeral. Alexander to speak July 17. Mt Pleasant school opens next Monday. several locals visited ill residents and families hosted gatherings.
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Forest City
R-2
M. L. Buchanan
Mt. Pleasant
C. M. Holland
Will Doggett
Velma
Mayo Mayse
Ossie
Maude
Mattie Toms
Flora Matheny
Sanders Hunt
Jim A Speedy
Married in Shelby Birdie Irvin Weds Dewitt Haynes
Mise Birdie Irvin daughter of Mrs. James Irvin near Hollis married Dewitt Haynes of Georgia. The ceremony was performed in Shelby by Rev. A C Irvin. The couple will reside in Rutherford County. Haynes is a known businessman and Mrs Haynes is noted for her talent.
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Mise Birdie Irvin
James Irvin
Hollis
Dewitt Haynes
Georgia
Shelby
A. C. Irvin
Rutherford County
J B Moore Dies Aged Henrietta Leader
Mr J B Moore longtime Henrietta resident died Monday at 4 p m Funeral services were led by Rev W T Tate with interment at Hopewell Church near Gaffney Tuesday Mrs Moore and six children survive including Mrs Frank Wease and sons W and A R Moore of Henrietta, Ross Hamrick of Georgia, Jake and H C Moore.
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J.B. Moore
Henrietta
W. T. Tate
Hopewell Ehurch
Gaffney
Tuesdy
Moore
Frank Wease
W. and
A. R. Moore
Ross Hamrick
Georgia
Jake
H. C. Moore
Revival Meeting At Mountain View Church On July 26
A revival meeting is set to begin at Mountain View Church on July 26. Organizers express eagerness for a great gathering and welcome attendees.
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Mountain View Church
Farmers Meeting Friday Night at Mount Pleasant
A farmers meeting is called at Mt Pleasant schoolhouse for Friday night with Mr J F Alexander presiding to address a topic of vital interest to farmers. The Courier cannot confirm the subject due to Mr Alexander being out of town.
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Mount Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant
J. F. Alexander
Alexander
County Records Moved in Rutherfordton
Rutherfordton July 14. Moving day for county officers as furniture and records were moved to the Hicks two story brick building opposite the old court to allow razing of the court building. Work aims to finish razing and excavation for a new building within 60 days.
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Rutherfordton
Wes ley Bible Class Delegates Attend Junaluska Federation
Dr W R Ware and G W Rollins lead John Wesley class members from area churchs to the Federation of Wesley Bible classes at Lake Junaluska this week. Attendees praised the scenery and found the meeting both inspirational and instructive.
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W. R. Ware
G. W. Rollins
John Wesley
J. H. Thomas
Sara Alm
S. C. Cooper
J. A. Roberts
G. P. Reid
Susana Wesley
Federation of Wesley
Lake Junaluska
Blue Ridge Fox Club Holds Regular Meet
The Blue Ridge Fox club met at Mooresboro on Tuesday night July 7 with guests Y L McCardwell and Robert Moore. A music filled program included talks, new members joined, Rev I D Harrill spoke and was made honorary member and chaplain. E L Weathers elected corresponding secretary. Next meeting set for Forest City August 4 with thanks given to the hosts.
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Blue Ridge Fox Club
Mooresboro
Messrs
Y. L. McCardwell
Robert Moore
I. D. Harrill
C. C. Moore
E. L. Weathers
Rutherford
Cleveland
Forest City
Messrs. McCardwell
Moore
Also Mentioned on This Page
Messrs Washburn and
R. W .Minish
E. C. Thomas
Mr. L. F. Etters
Iso Thermal Hotel
MR. D.C. Turner
Thos. &. Stone
A.C. Finch
J. W. Ears
Turner
MT. Pleasant News
Webb Kennedy
T. G. Toms
J. B. Moore
He Baby Clinic
Kiwanis Hall
S. V. Ho
Junaluska
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