Death of John B Blanton Remembered in Forest City
Gary Hiatt pays tribute to John B Blanton, 84, a Confederate veteran and successful businessman. He survived Civil War wounds, rebuilt after fire, aided many with generosity, and read the Bible daily with his blind wife. His life reflects faith, courage, and public service during reconstruction.
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John B. Blanton
Forest City
N. C
Sentinel
Blanton
Gary Hiatt
Pickens
Mr. Blanton
North Carolina
Earth
Gary Hiott
Death of Mrs Yelton at age 72 in Bostic
Mrs Yelton, 72, died July 11 after illness at home of husband Adam Yelton in Bostic R3. Her remains were laid to rest at Edar Grove Cemetery on Wednesday morning at 11. She leaves a husband and many relatives and friends.
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Bostic
Adam Yelton
Mary Jane
Edar Grove
Masonic Picnic Planned at Thermal City August 3
Rutherfordton July 24 The Masons of this district plan a large picnic at Thermal City on August 3 with the Grand Master and other speakers. Five counties represented. Haynes Band of Cliffside to provide music. Governor and North Carolina Press Association party to visit Chimney Rock Friday. Kiwanis banquet to editors at Rock at 1 pm. Chimney Rock features new club house and attractions.
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Rutherfordton
Thermal City
Haynes Band
Cliffside
North Carolina Press Association
Shelby
Chimney Rock
G. W. Edwards
Chamber of Commerce
Punch
L. B. Morse
Chimney Rock Company
Jfree
Kiwanis Club of
Shellby
T. L. Kirkpatrick
Charotte
Morrison
Mammoth Rock
I A. Munger
Michigan
Verdunt
Williams Hiott union celebrated in Easley
Miss Flossie Williams wed D W Hiott Jr in Easley with Rev D W Hiott officiating under a green and white arch. The couple traveled to the mountains of North Carolina and Virginia then returned to Easley. Hiott and his brother Gary formerly edited the Courier and are praised by friends.
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B. H. Williams
Near
Easley
Flossie Williams
D. W. Hiott, Jr
D. W. Hiott
Virginia
S. C
Tanlac advertised by Reinhardt Drug Co
Don't let that miserable tired feeling become a habit. Get rid of it today by taking Tanlac. Reinhardt Drug Co.
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Tanlac. Reinhardt Drug Co
Shelby versus Henrietta Mills gridiron clash set for July 27
A record crowd is expected at Caroleen Park as Henrietta Mills travels to play Shelby on Thursday July 27. The feature sees Shelby seeking revenge for a 2 1 defeat on July 19 while Henrietta Mills, noted as a top state amateur club, adds new players and aims to extend their strong form.
Convention Ends Friday Night in Rutherford County
The Rutherford County Sunday School Convention wrapped up Friday night at the Forest City Methodist Church after sessions featuring Dr. D. W. Sims, general superintendent of the North Carolina Sunday School Association, and Miss Flora Davis. J. B. Avey of Charlotte delivered an instructional afternoon address on a successful Sunday school, with a royal welcome extended to visitors and a plenary dinner on the grounds. The convention voted to meet next year in Hollis, with county officers and township presidents listed.
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Rutherford County
Forest City
D. W. Sims
North Carolina
Sunday School Association
Sims
Co-Operative
Flora Davis
North Carolina Sunday School Association
Davis
Montgomery
Alabama
J. B. Avey
Charlotte
J State Sunday School Association
J. P. D. Withrow
Hollis
C.C. Reid
Pres. Reid
Rutherfordteidents
W. C. Bostic
B. L. Smith
Secretar
R. R. Blanton
Rutherford
Golden Valley
Miss Hull
Logan's Store
S. Walker
Chimney Rock
Tilford Nanney
Mills Hit Five Homers In Wild Baseball Tilt
Fowler fanned 15 as stta Mills struck out 15. Henrietta collected 11 hits off Bridgewater, including a double and two triples. The crowd turnout was strong.
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Stta Mills
Fowler
Henrietta
Bridgewater
Ready For Shelby Henrietta Mills Team Ready For Shelby
The Henrietta Mills team is ready for Shelby and has gained several new players. The game this afternoon at Saraleen promises to be one of the season’s most interesting and hotly contested matchups. County fans are packing the stands to back the home team.
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Tryon
Henrietta Mills
Shelby
Fallon
Batesburg
D. C
Monroe
Poole
Parks
Gurley
Bob Kirke
Extornet
Shelby el
Lowder
Lowe
Saraleen
Editor Alcock Aims For Paper This Week Amid Omitted Items
Editor C. E. Alcock has been away the past two days and hopes to return tomorrow. Several new items were omitted due to his illness, but the editor asks readers to accept the paper this week with a spirit of tolerance.
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C. E. Alcock
Buy a Ford and Spend the Difference
A short ad promotes purchasing a Ford vehicle with a deal encouraging customers to buy now and apply the difference toward options or upgrades. The message targets budget-minded buyers seeking value and a clear comparison to alternatives.
Union Mills Items of Interest July News
Mrs L J Rodgers from Columbus Georgia arrived to visit her mother Mrs F B Logan. Rev J H Smith of Spartanburg led a revival at Camp Creek Baptist Church with helpers. A Sunday school was organized at Round Hill Baptist Church with Rev W H Walker elected pastor. Virginia Hall died at age three after weeks of illness. funeral at Round Hill Cemetery. Round Hill Academy to observe Labor Day finishing the new athletic field. Tate station gains a general store operated by Eleanor Sparks and Parrnell. Various local visits and minor community notes throughout Union Mills and surroundings.
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L. J. Rodgers
Columbus
F. B. Logan
Will McKinney
Mitchell County
John Hall
Round Hill Baptist Church
M. L. Buchanan
Round Hill
Camp Creek
Union Mills
A. H. Morgan
Forest City
D. C
H. A. Nanney
Nanney
Macon
Round Hill Academy
Charlotte
Minnie Sue Rucker
Gilke
C. Goforth
Sam Nanney
Flat Rock
L. C.nanney
Tate Station
Elenor Sparks
Tate
Parnell
Pensacola
Sparks
Auction Sale Aug 5 at J D Ledbetter Farm
An auction sale of land held by Mr J D Ledbetter is announced with easy terms and land going to the buyer at own price. The event includes a watermelon feast band concerts and prizes for attendees on August 5 with sales advertised on the page.
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J. D. Ledbetter
Social News from local families and visitors
Last Friday evening Miss Flor ynce Mahaffee hosted friends at her home in honor of cousin Miss Gertrude Fanning of Langley South Carolina. The Moore Bible class hosted an ice cream supper Saturday at Mr W S Moore’s home with a well attended crowd and plenty of cream. A serious accident occurred Sunday on Floyds creek bridge involving a car driven by Walter Phillips and a buggy on the bridge. The driver sustained a fractured rib and Emily Allen escaped unharmed. Several residents and visitors, including Lima Scoggins, Mrs L A Niven, Mrs J F Sherard, Ola Lovelace, Lois Yelton, Nan Crawley, and Mrs Tom Babington, were noted as guests or travelers in town or passing through.
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Florynce Mahaffee
Gertrude Fanning
Langley
S. C
Miss Mahaffee
Ruth Higgins
Sadie
Edith Jenkins
Ola
Sarah Wilkins
Alice Edwards
Ada Smith
Francis
Louise Tabor
Baron Phillips
Moore
The
Baptist Church
W. 8. Moore
Harris Station
Henrietta
Floyd's Creek
Walter Phillips
Emily Allen
Lima Scoggins
Saraleen
L. A. Niven
Birminga
Ella Bryant
Tulsa
J. F. Sherard
Four Tomatoes Weigh 4 Pounds 5 Ounces
Forest City resident J L Gamble visited the Courier office last Monday to gift four Brimmer tomatoes weighing 4 pounds 5 ounces. He noted picking 5 pounds 6 ounces from one vine that morning and planned more harvests. He renewed his subscription and praised the Courier as a top weekly newspaper.
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J. L. Gamble
Forest City
Courier
Gamble
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