Negro Progress Since the Civil War Essay Awarded Third Place
Ruth Jette Reid of Cool Springs High School won third place in a national essay contest with a broad overview of African American progress since emancipation. The piece highlights military service, education, business, medicine, science, arts, religion, and philanthropy, naming figures such as Crispus Attucks, George Washington Carver, Daniel Williams, Booker T. Washington, W. E. B. Du Bois, and Louis? references to institutions like Hampton, Tuskegee, Fisk, Oberlin, and Biddle. The essay argues that blacks have contributed decisively to American civilization across many fields and stresses continued growth and pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Jette Reid
Cool Springs High School
America
Crispus Altucha
Daniel H. Williams
Coleridge-Taylor
Burleigh
Cook
Johnson
Elizabeth Greenfield
Selika
Flora Batson
Hayes
Meta Warrick Fuller
Henry Tanner
William Scott
Phillis Wheatley
Dunbar
Braithwaite
Dr. Washington
Dr. du Bois
C. W. Chesnutt
Douglass
Prine
Washington
Ira Aldridge
Williams
Charles Gilpin
Furman
Homecoming Day at Boiling Springs High School
Boiling Springs High School plans a June 9 homecoming with a noon picnic, inviting graduates from all classes since establishment. Undergraduates may not all receive invites yet attendees are urged to attend. A program is being arranged with alumni speakers and committees coordinating publicity, program, and entertainment to unite former students and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boiling Springs High School
Valley Mills Official Becomes Henrietta Mills Superintendent
Mr H R Holland of Valley Mills North Carolina has been named superintendent of the spinning department at Henrietta Mills in Caroleen effective this week. He previously served seven years as superintendent at the Valley Mills plant of Martel Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroleen
H.R. Holland
Valley Mills
N. C
Henrietta Mills
Holland
Martel Mills
Hollifield Marries McKinney in Rutherfordton May 21
Rutherfordton May 30. Mr Omer Hollifield was licensed and married on Saturday May 21 to Miss Essie McKinney. The bride is the daughter of Mr Lawson McKinney of Logan Store Township and a talented young lady. The groom is the son of Mr C C Hollifield of the same area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton
Omer Hollifield
Essie McKinney
Lawson McKinney
Logan Store Township
C. C. Hollifield
Mrs Jane White Dead In Rutherford County
Mrs. Jane White a well known resident of Rutherfordton died at her home Friday May 20 after a short illness Funeral services were held at Pleasant Grove Baptist church nearday Rev A A Walker presiding She is survived by son D M White of Shingle Hollow community daughter Mrs West Hudgins of Ruth two brothers E Hi Melton Rutherfordton R-3 John Melton of Sunshine and sister Mrs Sarah Harris of Spindale She was seventy years old
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton
Jane White
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
A. A. Walker
D. M. White
Shingle Hollow
West Hudgins
Ruth
Messrs
E. Hi. Melton
Rutherfordton R-3
John Melton
Sunshine
Sarah Harris
Spindale
White
Courier prints praise for prompt service and quality
Henrietta North Carolina May 24 editor Courier encloses a check for envelopes and expresses satisfaction with quick service. The letter highlights appreciation for the job printing department and invites others to call 58 Forest City for fast, superior printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta
N. C
Forest City
Survival of the fittest debate stalls pedestrian concerns
A fragmented quote notes that the idea of survival of the fittest clashes with pedestrian challenges as heavy odds bear down on everyday walkers. The text hints at a social struggle linking human resilience to urban safety and policy attention.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ruth Elliott Reid
National Negro Finance Corporation
George Carver
Tuskagee Institute
Matthew A. Henson
North Pole
Paris
de Hart Hubbard
Elijah McCay
Pimerie Eet
Europe
Hampton
Fisk University
Oberlin College
Biddle University
Booker T. Washington
W. E. B. du Boi
Who’s Who In
C. E. Huntley
M. J. Harrill
J. A. Wilkie, G.C. King
B. H. Wilkins
Jamie H. Stainback
Cyclone Auction Company
Forest City, N. T
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Boiling Springs
H. R. Holland
Kiwanis
Sandy Mush
Avondale
Cliffside
Shiloh School
Holly Springs
Broad River Church
Floyd’s Creek
Alexander Mill
Ellenboro
Very Truly Yours
J. C. Twitty, M. D
Hopewell Church
J. D. Logan
Fortune’s
South Mt. School
Dock Cowen’s
Cane Creek
Chimney Rock
Lake Lure
Green Hill
Hampton’s
Gilkey
Killian’s
Union Mills
White House
Twitty
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