Henrietta Mills Team Opens Strong In Debut
Careleen July 18 Henrietta Mills burst out of the gate with a 9 game win streak as Allen bjr the mound fell early. Wild pitching ruined Kings Mountain in the sixth while Hilton Immons and Vassey form a strong staff. Claude Arnold manages the club aiming to be among the state’s best amateur teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Careleen
Henrietta Mills
Allen
Martin
Snagg Ormand
Kings Mountain
Hilton
Arnoland
Lowe
Avondale
Hornet
Claude Arnold
Colaum- 1
Immons
Vassey
Tng
Hawkins
Inman
Mabry
Huntley
Florence Mills News Briefs and Local Notices
Eighteen pupils passed the First Division exam of the New Convention Normal Manual taught by Miss Mary Sue Hunt at Florence Baptist church. Other divisions to be taught by Rev C C Matheney and Mr Stevens with Miss Hilliard. Mrs. Jay Hardin seriously ill. Rev H C Sisk attends the Annual Camp Meeting of the M E Church at Rutherfordton. his wife and relatives visit the ill grand daughter Lois Hardin. Florence Mills to operate much machinery day and night for months. Mr and Mrs Lex Hardin moved to Forest City for work at Florence Mills. Rev C J Goforth and family of near Chesnee were in residence. Rev Johnnie Walker and family of Shelby attended services at Hillsville church. Invitation to Study The Bible Class at the home of Mr and Mrs George Wright Friday at 7:30 PM. Scripture lines cited. Mrs Raleigh Harris and Clyde visiting in South Carolina. Two hundred acres of good pas ture land noted among local land listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iss Mary Sue Hunt
Florence Baptist Church
C. C. Matheney
Stevens
Hilliard
Jay Hardin
Lex Hardin
Forest City
Shelby
Florence Mills
C. J. Goforth
Chesnee
Woman Mail Carrier Making Good
At Shelby meeting of rural mail carriers a notable visitor was Annie Chapman R F D carrier at Morven North Carolina one of the few women carriers in the state widow of Dr G M Chapman formerly near Sunshine Rutherford county She says ten dollars a month for two to three and a quarter hours work beats teaching hollow Mrs Chapman is an enthusiastic R F D woman and is popular in the association Delegates to the national convention next meeting September in Buffalo NY Mrs Unapman is the daughter of Dr Ford of Hickory in this county taught at Lattimore and well known in Sibelwood
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Highlander
Annie Chapman
Morven
N. C
G. M. Chapman
Sunshine
Rutherford
County
Hollow
Chapman
Buffalo
N.Y
Unapman
Ford
Hickory
Lattimore
Sibelwood
Give the Other Fellow a Chance
Discussion of human nature argues for tolerance and charity toward differing views. It notes that people cling to their beliefs and assume others are wrong, urging humility since no one shares one viewpoint. The piece calls for recognizing diverse opinions in religion politics business education and beyond.
Protracted Meeting Begins at Walls and Salem
Farmers in the area report abundant rain and thriving crops. An ice cream supper at Ed Melton's attracted many attendees. Mrs Mary Owens of High Point visits relatives here. Protracted services are set to start at Walls and Salem next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Melton
Mary Owens
High Point
Reles
Walls and
Salem
Reconstruction Days in Rutherford County
Clarence Griffin recounts Rutherford County recovery after the Civil War. He notes slow rebuilding, wartime damages, and the shift to peacetime industry, with veterans returning in 1865 to help restore agriculture, manufacturing, and commerce. He details political shifts during Reconstruction, including 1867 acts, negro enfranchisement, carpetbag rule, and later white restoration in 1888, ending with renewed prosperity and hope for the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford County
Lee
Virginia
Petersburg
Richmond
Rutherford
General Assembly
House of Representative
Champion T. N. Davis
Berryman H. Padgett
Senate
M. C. Dickerson
House of Representatives
A. R. Bryant
J. B. Carpenter
Wm. J. T
Geo. W. Logan and Co. L. Ha
Federal Congress
Old 1769 Land Grant Exhibit in Cleveland Bank
An old land grant dating to 1767 1769 is framed in the Cleveland Bank and Trust company. It documents George III granting 600 acres in Tryon County North Carolina to William Sims along Broad River. The record notes the grant’s preservation and brief boundary description amid historic context. The Cleveland Star reports the exhibit.
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Cleveland Bank and Trust Company
George Third
England
Stough Hopper
Alice Eskridge
Great
Brittain
France
Ireland
William Sims
Tryon
North Carolina
Broad River
Cleveland Star
Homey Philosophys on Grapes and Manure Misjudgment
In 1922 Jim Jones checked his grape vines in the back garden and found every plant dead. He had applied manure repeatedly, believing it would yield a rich crop but overfed the vines. Old Jake laments that plants, like people, need balance and not excessive nourishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Jones
Fife
Jake
Kaiser County Wide Today Excursion Scheduled for Next Week
County Agent Thrash leads Tuesday July 25 farm tour visiting Rutherfordton and Clifside areas with stops at L Parton Tate Farm Watson Farm Low Farm Harrill Green Spurlin Spurlin Farm Cliffside Dairy Grover Haynes Fortune Powell Link Ellington and J D Link farms for farmers and business people seeking guidance on red clover alfalfa dairy herd improvements and better yield.
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Thrash
Rutherfordton
L. Parton
Tate
Watson's
L. Low
Ine
Eaty Harrill
L. Green
T. C. Spurlin
Cliffside
Grover
Haynes
F. W. Fortune
Mgr
J.C. Powell
J.D. Link
L. C. Ellington
L. D. Thrash
Umiek Has Trouble With Courier Plant
The Courier newspaper laments issues in production due to linotype machine trouble. The heating system caused disruptions but was repaired by master mechanic John Poole. The paper expresses gratitude for his work enabling the return of printing yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Poole
Aged Woman Dies. Rites Held for Mrs McKee July 8
Aged woman Mrs McKee, long active at the Cf Methodist church, died July 7. She leaves five children G. A. McKee S. L. McKee and Mrs W. J. Greene of Lattymore Rl Mrs James Green of Polkville and Mrs B Blanton of Hillis along with 24 grandchildren and many relatives and friends. Funeral was held Saturday July 8 at 2 pm at Rehobeth with Rev Cordell officiating. pallbearers were her grandchildren and flowers reflected the community’s affection.
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Y McKee
Chhildren
G. A. McKee
S. L. McKee
W. J. Greene
Lattiymore R l
James Green
Polkville
B. Blanton
Hillis
Cf Methodist Church
Rehobeth
Cordell
Williamsons Hope For Mr C L Williamson's Recovery
Mr C L Williamson has been very ill for the past week with a slow recovery. Friends wish him a speedy return to health. J P Williamson and Mrs J P Williamson spent Sunday at Chimney Rock. Flora Marks returned from a visit to Ida Long, Rutherfordton route four. Rossie Edwards returned from a week with her sister Mrs Vance Gilbert Melvin Hill. Alfred Withrow at home a few days reports strong map sales in Gaston county. J P Hardin visited Cherokee Sunday. P H Grace and family of Spindale visited G W Long. Tom Gilliam visited his father in Chester South Carolina last week and mentions boll weevil damage in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Williamson
J. P. Williamson
Chimney Rock
Flora Marks
Ida Long
Rutherfordton
Route Four
Rossie Edwards
Vance Gilbert
Melvin Hill
Alfred Withrow
Gaston County
Tom Gilliam
Chester
S.C
Efird Picnic Celebrates Record Sales With River Outing
Efird’s crew and guests traveled to Cold Creek near Chimney Rock for a fishing and dining outing planned by manager P. T. Reinhardt. Employees included Nellie Champion Jeanne Moss Robbie Biggerstaff Ruth Scruggs Mary Long Fthel Cowan Ellie Huntley Fannie King and many others with Mr. Scruggs and Mr. Reinhardt coordinating the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Efird
Force
P. T. Reinhardt
Cold Creek
Chimney Rock
J. C. Scruggs
Nellie Champion
Jeanne Moss
Robbie Biggerstaff
Ruth Scruggs
Mary
Kate Long
Fthel Cowan
Ellie Huntley
Fannie King
Clavile
Buford Flack
Jonas Johnson
Harvey Long
Mrs Barber Enters Contest In Forest Section 4
Asheville Citizen rep A O Dalton has been in town to run a public service contest. Mrs F I Barber is named a contestant in section 4. She serves without pay and asks only public support. Two hundred Citizen copies are freely distributed daily for two weeks with a circular letter. Six automa prizes await winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Dalton
Asheville
F. I. Barber
Barber
Forest
PTA Meeting At Green Hill Consolidated School
A meeting of the Parent-Teachers Association will be held at Green Hill consolidated school on Friday July 21 all day. Parents are urged to attend as road work will be done in front of the building. A picnic dinner on the grounds and talks by Eva Logan and others will mark the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
Green Hill Consolidated School
Eva Logan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Florence Mills News
H. C. Sisk
Misery Methodist Church of America
Sisk
John M. Collins
Louana
James Paris
Lois Hardin
Johnnie Walker
Family of
Hillsville
Wwe
George Wright
Raleigh Harris
On Clyde
South Carolina
B. Doggett
Bostic R. 2
The
Courier
North
E. R. Canby
Charleston
South
Clarence Griffin
Spindale, N. C
Agent Thrash
William Hekaiser
Doorn
Holland
Umiek
West E
J. P. Hardin
P. H. Grace and Family
Spindale
G. W. Long
Efird's
Mrs. Barber
Conest
Green Hill
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