Tragic death of J R Hunsinger at C C O depot
A man was struck by freight train No 95 near the C C O depot around 3:00 am Sunday. The body showed forehead bleeding and facial coldness, fueling theories of foul play by Black intruders at the station. Coroner and jury opened an inquiry. relatives later questioned drinking claims. Funeral held at Sulphur Springs church with services for the 32 year old foreman and father of five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Hunsinger
Hunsinger
W. P. Simpson
P. M. Palmer
Simpson
A. Rym
Pc. Bostic
Bostic
C. M. Roberson
M. E. Dorsey
H. B. Doggett
B. B. Green
A. J. Bryant
Harris Station
Beam
C. C. & O. Railway Co
Woodmen’s Lodge
Harris
Sulphur Springs Church
Wood- 1
Confederate Memorial Coins Inspire Southern Tribute Planned
The first consignment of Confederate Memorial Half Dollars minted by the U S Government is to be released July 3. The National Bank of Forest City reports citizens can buy coin certificates now, as limited quotas to each city and county will exhaust quickly, funding the Confederate monument at Stone Mountain. The piece carries strong sentimental value and supports the monument fund. The article also notes Chautauqua at Woodland pool, praising Redpath's tour but criticizing seating capacity and promising improvements next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
South
National Bank of
Forest City
M. W. Harriss
Mr. Harriss
Southern Bankers Committee
Stone Mountain
Georgia
Masonic Picnic Planned for Hazelhurst Farm
District Deputy Grand Master J M Edwards of Forest City lays plans for Rutherford county’s 101st Masonry anniversary with a picnic at Hazelhurst Farm on August 6. Grand Master Leon Cash of Winston Salem and Dr W C Wicker of Eton College Educational Field Secretary are expected. An Educational Meeting will be at Rutherford courthouse August 5 under Dr Wicker with public invited.
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J. M. Edwards
Forest City
Rutherford County
Hazelhurst 7 Farm
Leon Cash
Winston- Salem
W. C. Wicker
Eton College
Rutherford Courthouse
Wicker
Whisnant Named New Manager of Electric Co
Mr Hugh Whisnant, long associated with the Electric Service Co, is named manager succeeding R L Nichols who resigns The appointment is viewed as positive for company progress L W Gardner Shelby plant manager will devote more time to the Forest City branch to handle rising business
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Whisnant
Electric Service Co
R. L. Nichols
Whinant
L. W. Gardner
Shelby
Forest City
Gunfire at pool drives patrons away in Riverside incident
A shooting at a local swimming pool Saturday night, carried out by the proprietor Mr. R. K. Webb, sent patrons fleeing. Authorities suspect the same gang may have later broken into the depot at the C. C. & C. station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. K. Webb
County Club Meet in Forest City
The Rutherford County Club will hold a meeting at Kiwanis Hall in Forest City on Tuesday June 16 at 1 00 pm. Rutherford County bankers will run the event. Meslanies Biggerstaff and Blanton will serve dinner. Hon Felix Alley of Waynesville will be principal speaker. Alley is a lawyer and statesman who nominated Locke Craig for NC governor in 1912. Moore's Orchestra will provide music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford County Club
Kiwanis Hall
Forest City
Rutherford County
Moore
Coca Cola Launches Local Advertising Campaign
The Coca Cola plant in the county begins a large advertising campaign through D Arcy Ad Co in The Courier. Local dealers expect immediate benefits as Coca Cola in bottles gains popularity amid high demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coca-Cola
D’arcy Adv. Co
Courier
Reception at Forest City Methodist Church
Forest City Methodist Church invites every church member to a reception Friday evening June 12 at eight o'clock at the First Methodist Church in honor of the new members. All are welcome whether or not their membership is current.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Forest City
First Methodist Church
Chimney Rock Scouts Elect Directors At Tryon Camp
Chimney Rock Mountains Inc stockholders elected sixteen directors at a June meeting in Chimney Rock. President Lucius B Morse reported on dam financing and hydro energy plans to retire costs within ten years. The Piedmont Council Boy Scouts accepted a permanent camp site at Lake Lure, with Tryon hosting, tents and meals provided, camp operations planned this summer at one dollar per day for scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chimney Rock
BOY Scout
Tryon
Chimney Rock Mountains, Inc
J. H. Thomas
S. E. Elmore
Lucius B. Morse
L. B. Morse
Kenneth S. Tanner
Willis J. Milner, Jr
E. Elmore
B. B. Doggett
T. F. Oates
M. H. Biggs
E. 0. Thomas
M. C. Dickerson, Jr
Morse
Lake Lure
Blue Ridge Power Company
Chimney Rock Mountains
Pimont Council
Boy Scout of America
General Scout
Lake Larfier Corporation
R. M
North Carolina
Gastonia Rotary Club
Piedmont Council
Stoops
Water and sewer contracts awarded in city improvements
At a city board meeting bids for sewer and water improvements were awarded. Geo B. Dean of Lincolnton won the sewer contract for 16000 dollars, Boyd and Goforth of Charlotte secured the water contract for 22000 dollars. Both plans include a city survey and mapping project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Geo. B. Dean
Lincolnton
Boyd and Goforth
Charlotte
Kiwanis Club Meeting Highlights and Guests
The Kiwanis Club held its regular weekly meeting Monday night with good attendance. Visitors included Mrs J H Thomas Mrs R W Minish Mr Walker and Superintendent W R Hill. County Superintendent Prof Hill was introduced and praised. A children clinic proposal was discussed with club support. The Minishes offered a musical program and Mr J M Edwards won the attendance prize. Farmers night will be observed soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
J. H. Thomas
Irs
R. W. Minish
Walker
W. R. Hill
Hill
J. W. Eaks
Mesdames Thomas
Minish
R. Minish
J. M. Edwards
Hamilton Players Coming to Forest City
The Hamilton Players are coming to Forest City for one week beginning Monday June 15. The troupe travels with a big comfortable tent to be set on the public square. Ladies night is Monday. Popular prices will prevail. See their big ad in this paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Forest City
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Vanced
Chautauqua
Woodland
Redpath
Aees Eetecies
Ladies of the Woman's Club
Cleveland News
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Hazelhurst
Electric CO
Felix Alley
Toca.cola
Forest City Methodist Church
Finan- Piedmont Council
B.S. A. Accia
Lake Meeting
Lanier Corporation
Gastonia
Boy Scouts
Rutherford
Cleveland
Gaston and
Lincoln
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