Rutherford's Vote Goes to Hull in State Convention
Rutherfordton June 11 delegates 35 chosen to attend the State convention instructed to vote for Hull amid a tense county Democratic meeting. Leaders for Smith and anti-Smith factions argued over whether delegates should be chosen by precincts or by the convention as a whole, with Dr Amos Duncan steering a final motion to have the convention elect the delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton
Rutherford County
Hull
Messrs
C. C. Erwin
C. E.tanner
M. L. Justice
Amos Duncan
J. Chambers
H. L. Carpenter
Simmons
Overman
0. C. Erwin
W. A. Ayers
Erwin
Riding
Dr. Ayers
Charles Z. Flack
Smith
W. A. Hagrill
J. H
Second Primary Set for June 30 Amid Filing Confusion
Ten candidates filed for a second primary to be held Saturday June 30. The report notes H B Doggett and W C Hardin as contenders for sheriff, J P Jones and A W Deck opposing A B Price, and J W Benson challenging for county commissioner. County election officials report close margins, with Benson and Jones separated by four votes for the county board and Mooneyham of Henrietta contesting recorder against J P Bean. The High Shoals township contest for constable also appears in the slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Doggett
W. C. Hardin
J.P. Jones
A. W. Deck
A. B. Price
J. W. Benson
Harden Tucker
Ruther’dton
J- W. Benson
J. R. Anderson
Snate
J. Mooneyham
Henrietta
J. P. Bean
G. D. Rollins
A. R. Wall
High Shoals Township
Constable
Hoover Poised for Nomination at Republican Convention
The Republican National Convention opened in Kansas City Missouri with organizational formality. Herbert Hoover is reported to command about seven hundred votes on the first ballot, likely securing nomination on a single ballot. Opposition is small though defiant, with farm delegates threatening a bolt but garnering little attention.
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Kansas City
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
WEDDINGS AT CAROLEEN HONOR BRIDE REBA PHILLIPS
Miss Reba Phillips wed William Henry Yow in a Wednesday morning ceremony at First Methodist church Charlotte. Bride, youngest daughter of A I Phillips, wore rose beige georgette and carried pink roses. They will live in Charlotte where Yow works in business. Attending family and local officials from Caroleen area.
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Caroleen
Reba Phillips
William Henry Yow
First Methodist Church
Charlotte
N. C
A. I. Phillips
Henrietta Caroleen High
Kings Business College
Washington
Yow
Buren Phillips
Wayside Gang Holds Meeting With Char Lotte Guests
The Wayside Gang gathered Tuesday evening in the Kiwanis Club room with members from Charlotte and nearby towns. Harold C. Brown led the event as originator. new officers were elected and a varied program of songs dances violin and piano pieces was planned to spread cheer to the sick and less fortunate along the wayside.
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Wayside
Kiwanis Club
Charlotte
Cliffside
Caroleen
Rutherfordton
Sandy Mush
Spindale
Ellenboro
Harold C. Brown
B. D
W. L. Brown
B. E. Roach
Myrtle Wilkerson
Merle Price
Chas. Z. Flack
Homecoming Day at First Baptist Church Celebrated
The Sixth Year of Pastor Dr W A Ayers marked by Home Coming service at First Baptist Church. Dr Hickson preached The High Places of the Past. Emily Camp sang I Can See the Lights of Home. Membership rose to 719 from 516. Funds reached 89055.54. parsonage cost 12000. Alexander Memorial Building over 60000. Sunday School expanded to eight departments with 70 teachers. Women’s Society totals 6477.91 raised in five years. Deacons increased from seven to fifteen.
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W. A. Ayers
First Baptist Church
B. B. McKinney
Emily Camp
Dr. Hickson
Forest City Church
Gaffney
S. C
Hickson
Alexander
J. F. Alexander
Sunday School Board
Woman's Missionary Society
Young Peoples
Young Women’s Auxiliary
Girls’ Auxiliary
Sunbeams
Mrs C M Young Honored At Lovely Portland Farewell Tea
A farewell tea Monday afternoon hosted by Mrs M H Hewitt and Miss Sadie Young honored Mrs Clarence Young before her move to Portland Oregon with her husband and daughter. About 135 guests attended in a pink and white rose motif with Dorothy Perkins blooms, silver, cut glass, and a battenburg table cover.
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M. H. Hewitt
Sadie Young
Clarence Young
Portland
Oregon
Mr. Young
Mrs. Hewitt
Dorothy Perkins
Mesdames
E. C. Thomas
C. E. Alcock
Margaret Bostic
Francis Young
Auburn
Ala
Margaret Moore
Battensburg
J. H. Thomas
Nell Young
R. W. Minish
Music Room
Hewitt
Bertha and
Bannah Jones
Mary Gray
Elizabeth Young
Marie Huntley
Dorothy Bostic
Ruth Doggett
Mary Crowell
Grover C. King
Mayme Martin
Margaret Ware
Missionary Society District Meeting Attended by Forest City Ladies
Forest City ladies attended the Marion district meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church on Tuesday. Names listed include Mesdames J F Alexander R W Sholar Bert Moore M W Harris J G Morris J T Gilbert G P Reid J S Rudisill G C McDaniel and Misses Nell Young Ladie Young Mayme Martin.
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Forest City
Marion
Woman’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Mesdames J. Fexander
R. W. Sholar
Bert Moore
M. W. Harris
J. G. Morris
J. T Gilbert
G. P. Reid
J. S. Rudisill
Misses Nell
Ladie ‘Young
Mayme Martin
Birthday Celebration for Margaret Harrill
Margaret Harrill, aged twelve, hosted a party Saturday afternoon from three to five for twenty friends. Games delighted the children, followed by an ice course served by Mrs. Rainey and Miss Eunice Thompson. The guests departed with best wishes for the birthday girl.
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Margaret Harrill
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Rutherford
Cool Springs High School
Biggerstaff
Wyman Wood
Aileen Padgett
Sec'y.Treas
University of North Carolina
North Carolina
Padgett
Iss Reba Phillips
Henry Yow
Bruce Allen
G. W. Long
J. D. Weeks
J. M. Dalton
Dewey Long
Camp Creek
H. A. Belk
Green Hill
R. Ledbetter
G. MM. Flack
Gilkey
Zeno Flack
Cline
Colfax
D. M. Harrill
Claude Elmore
Rev. C. ©. Huston
C. D. Harrill
Cool Springs
J. F. Womble
W. C. Lynch
C. C. Moore
B. E. Putnam
Chimney Rock
Logan ‘Flynn
Ransom Williams
W. E. Flack
Sidney Flynn
Sulphur Springs
J. M. Roach
Vance Henson
Haynes
F. M. Wall
William Dobbins
G. M. Edwards
Ridings
R. E. Price
Clarence Griffin
Fay Allen
John L. Bruce
A. K. Allen
Itte
R. N. Childress
J. L. Bruce
Henrietta Mills
Allen
Sam Melton
Bride
John T. Poole
Knights of Pythias
Burlington
Grand Lodge
Madge Moore
Mary Davis
Romania
Virginia Magness
Howard Magness
C. M. Young
OF Missionary Society
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