County Primary Election Results and Races
County voters picked T J Wilkins for Representative with 247 votes to McFarland 673. Recorder O C Erwin won 1752 to 1184 for J D Smith. Register of Deeds M T Wilkie led, Treasurer race close at 11 vote margin with J F Flack and Minnie Blanton. Board of Education featured Gettys Wiseman Calton. W W Nanney close fourth. County Commissioner winners were W G Harris four terms, G W Robins four years, Geo F Watson two years. Only state contest re elected W T Lee over A C Avery by a large margin. Local magistrates in Cool Springs split votes. Ed Grose defeated J C Johnson for Constable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. McFarland
T. J. Wilkins
Mr. Wilkins
Wilkins
Mr. McFarland
O. C. Erwin
J. D. Smith
Fariff
J. W. Benson
Register of Deeds
M. T. Wilkie
J. F. Flack
Minnie Blanton
Forest City
Board of Education Plate Gettys
C. B Wiseman
J. M. Calton
W.W. Nanney
Cliffside Bank
W. G. Harris
G. W. Robins
Corporation Commission
A. C. Avery
Morganton
Lee
Cool Springs Township
J. B. Long
John Harrill
J. L. Gamble
John Matheny
Ed. Grose
Constable
J. C. Johnson
W., F. Hardin
Revival ends as crowds fill tent for Prodigal Son sermon
The two week revival led by Rev. J. W. Carter closed Sunday with a forceful Prodigal Son sermon. Rain did not dampen turnout as many professed faith or renewed covenants. Churches cooperated, a large choir formed from multiple denominations, and children joined in under leader B. S. Grenfell. The Courier appeals for subscriptions during dollar days June 9 10 and 12.
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J. W. Carter
Grenfell
Chris
Proctor
Lincolnton
Cliffside
Florence and Alexander Mill Chorus
Alexander Orchestra
Mooresboro
Revival closes with gifts to Dr Carter and Mr Grenfell
Attendees heard solos and duets by Grenfell during the revival service. A closing presentation of handsome purses honored Dr Carter and Mr Grenfell for their incalculable services to the community. The congregation sent best wishes and prayers with them as they departed.
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J.F. Weathers
Meigeorstaff
Quota for C M T C Time Extended to June 2
The Chief of Staff lists continued enrollment for Citizens' Military Training Camps this summer until the North Carolina quota is full but no applicants will be accepted after June 20. Eligible NC boys 17 to 27 may gain one month's outing at Camp McClellan Alabama or Fort Barrancas Florida at Uncle Sam's expense. Write to the Chief of Staff 81st Division Arnstein Building Knoxville Tenn.
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North Carolina
Camp McClellan
Alabama
Fort Barrancas
Florida
Uncle Sam
81St Division
Arnstein Building
Knoxville
Tenn
Forest City Tops Caroleen 10 to 6 in Caroleen game
Forest City defeated Caroleen 10 to 6 in a Saturday baseball contest at Caroleen. Foster hit a home run and a three base hit while Bright and Harrill pitched for Forest City. Hill and Duncan joined Burnett for Caroleen in the battery.
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Caroleen
Forest City
Foster
Bright
Harrill
Hill
Death of B. M. Padgett at Race Path
B M Padgett known as Wid Padgett died at home on May 25 after over two years confinement with eczema. He leaves two sons John and William and four sisters Mrs M E Searcy Forest City Mrs W D Peeler Henrietta Mrs John Green Lattimore and Mrs J C Padgett Cliffside plus many relatives. Funeral conducted by Rev B M Bridges with Masonic honors at Race Path cemetery.
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B. M. Padgett
Wid” Padgett
Johu
William
M. E. Searcy
Forest City
W. D. Peeler
Henrietta
John Green
Lattimore
Airs
J. C. Padgett
Cliffside
B. M. Bridges
Race Path Cemetery
MR. C. F. WILLIAMS DEAD
Mr C F Williams died at Rutherford Hospital after an appendicitis operation last Sunday. He lived in Green Hill township and was a well known county figure with diverse business interests and ties to Rutherfordton building projects. He is survived by two children, a son abroad and Mrs. A A Rucker. Burial was at Bills Creek.
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CF. Williams
Rutherford Hospital
T.2
Williams
Green Hill Township
A. A. Rucker
Bill's Creek
Efird Department Store Big Sale Draws City Crowd
Rain or shine, an estimated 250 people gathered Friday morning for the store’s opening of a big sale. The rush continued all day Friday and Saturday as Manager Reinhardt advertised a one dollar day special and bargains meant to pull shoppers from across the region.
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Efird
East 250
Reinhardt
Forest City
Mr Hunt Dies at Rutherford County Hospital
Mr A M Edley Hunt died Sunday night at Rutherford Hospital after several days Illness from blood poisoning linked to an infected tooth His death mourned across the county as he was a prominent Democratic worker lumber dealer farmer and influential civic figure living near No 8 township He was buried beside his wife at Lees Chapel Rutherford County His funeral was reportedly held with Mason honors and customary services
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A. M
Edley) Hunt
Rutherford
Hunt
Cleveland
No. 8
Lee's Chapel
Jedge
Rutherford Coun
Whisnant
W. Nant
Shelby
Coskie
Leonia
Ed. Hunt
Winnie
Fonz Cook
Yates Hunt
Reds and Blues to Sell Chautauqua Tickets in Forest City
Redpaths Chautauqua opens in Forest City on Saturday June 17 and runs through June 2. A Betterment Club meeting formed a ticket sale organization with I B Covington as Reds captain and W C Bostie as Blues captain. I C E Alcock elected ticket committee secretary and called a June 7 meeting for full ticket handling arrangements.
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Redpath
Chautauqua
Forest City
Betterment Club
I. B. Covington
Reds
W. C. Bostie
Blues
Ely
I. C. E. Alcock
Baptized Converts at Forest City Baptist Church
Rev. D. J. Hunt, pastor of the Indale church, baptized about thirty converts in the baptistry of Forest City Baptist church Sunday afternoon. Rev. S. N. Watson, pastor, conducted the devotional service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Hunt
One Inexorable Law in Life and Forgiveness
The excerpt states that cause and effect are absolute, with life’s strict laws delivering consequences for every action. It argues forgiveness can redeem sins but not violations of the least command, noting the grim result of such breaches and admitting uncertainty about why it is so.
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Christ
Dr. Carter
Mr. Grenfell
Courier
Race Path News
Race Path Church
C. D. Barton
Gett
Race Path
Avery Pade Pindale
MR. C. F. Williams
MR. Hunt
Rutherford County
House of For
Treas- County Com
Commis. Commis
Board of Education Missioner Sioner Sioner Representatives 'Recorder
Deeds Uver
Therfordton
Gre Hill
Pleasant Hill
Owens
Haynes
Ellenboro
Cool Springs
Duncan's Creek
Golden Valley
Logan’s Store
Mt. Vernon
Camp Creek
Morgan
Chimney Rock
Gilkey
Farmers Bank & Trust Co
Forest City Courier
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