Raleigh chosen as site for Democratic convention
The North Carolina Democratic Executive Committee selected Raleigh as the convention site for July with preliminaries on June 21 and June 28. Raleigh led Charlotte and Greensboro in votes, 86 to 10 and 2 respectively, while the meeting emphasized unity amid a tense primary race and political gossip among attendees.
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Thiry
Raleigh
Povnet
State
Democratic Executive Committee
Raleight
Charlotte
Greensboro
Clarence O. Kuester
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce
R. O. Self
C. A. Hines
O. M.mull
Mary Henderson
Salisbury
Mr. Mull
J. M. Broughton
Hines
Executive Committee
Simmons-Bailey
Bill Hefner of Shelby Attempts to Take Life
Bill Hefner of Shelby, a painter, paperhanger, and well known local figure, attempted suicide early today by shooting himself in the left side. The bullet lodged near the lung and exited under the left armpit. Hospital surgeons indicated recovery odds were good. Hefner cited financial worries as a motive but expressed regret at the hospital, noting that men do foolish things.
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Bill Hefner
Shelby
Hefner
Tryon Grocer Bradley Dies of Heart Failure
George H. Bradley a 46 year old Tryon grocer died of heart failure Friday morning. Funeral services were held Sunday at Columbus Presbyterian church. Survived by wife Annabel Cannon and seven children Elizabeth Billy George Ruth Emily and twins David and Daniel. Also three sisters and one brother. Bradley formerly ran a Spartanburg wholesale grocery business and was son of J H Bradley Rutherfordton county treasurer 1872 to 1880.
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Tryon
George H. Bradley
Columbus Presbyterian Church
Bradley
Valhalla
R. O. Ar‘der
Anders
D. S. Blois
Earle Grady
Polk County
Spartanburg
Annabel Cannon
Elizabeth
Billy
George
Ruth
Emily
David
Daniel
Carrie Wilkins
Boney Bradley
Spindale
Collet
Williams
Oliver Hill
Rutherfordton
Duke University May Queen Attendants Named
Maude McCracken of Durham was chosen 1930 May Queen at Duke University. Twelve attendants were listed from Creedmoor to Beaumont and Concord, including Lucie Thompson, Alma Wyche, Margaret Bennett, Dorothy Jennett, Margaret Moore, Rose Simpson, Bessie Martin, Peggie Lavinder, Hal Alma Grimes, Elizabeth McFadyen, Vertie Moore, and Alyse Smith. The coronation occurs May 3 as part of the spring festival.
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Margaret
Duke Univ
Maude McCracken
Durwas
Duke University
Abingdon
Hal Alma
Grimes
Lexington
Elizabeth [McFadyen
Concord
Vertie
Moore
Roxboro
Alyse Smith
Burlington
Corn Yield Controlled by Stand Secures Good Harvest
Cereal agronomist G M Garren of North Carolina State College explains stalk count per acre as a key yield factor. With rows four feet apart and hills 21 inches apart, about 5 445 stalks per acre can occur under ideal stand, translating to roughly 43 bushels per acre with one ear per stalk and about 50 bushels when 60 percent bear two ears.
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G. M. Garren
State College
Garren
North Carolina
Seed selection and fertilization standards for corn yields
The article advises using mature seed and proven local yield varieties, planting plenty of sound seed and side-dressing fertilizer to reach around 50 bushels per acre. It emphasizes careful seed choice and proper fertilization as key to achieving expected yields.
Funeral held for 18 year old Mrs. Joe Hardin
Rutherfordton reports funeral services for Mrs. Joe Hardin aged 18 held at Oak Grove Church after a short illness in Rutherford hospital. She is survived by her husband an infant born February 21 her parents Mr and Mrs M Farris of Spindale a brother Duke Farris and three sisters Pauline and Virginia Farris. She resided in the Grace mill village and her passing brings mourning to the town.
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Rutherfordton
Joe Hardin
Oak Grove Church
Motorcycle Wreck Injures Two in Spindale Near Hendersonville
Spindale report states Alvin Kennedy and Travis Carpenter were injured Thursday night when a motorcycle they rode left the highway near Hendersonville, struck a bank, and threw them to the pavement. Kennedy suffered a broken arm and abdominal injuries, Carpenter was bruised all over. They received first aid at Hendersonville hospital and were moved to Rutherfordton hospital on Friday.
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Spindale
Mar
Alvin Kennedy
Travis Carpenter
Hendersonville
Kennedy
Carpenter
Rutherfordton
Aunt Lizzie Marshall Dies In Edneyville At 75
Edneyville March 4 The death of Anne Lizzie Marshall occurred Saturday at her Rich Mountain home at 4 a m after several weeks illness. A historic and beloved community member she was known as a courteous hospitable old time housekeeper. She lived all life at the Marshall home on the trail between Siger Loaf and Chimney Rock and kept a visitors list. She never rode in an automobile and wished to be buried in a home made casket in a wagon. The coffin was made by Leander Laughter and Tom Young and the body carried to Mountain Home church yard by Tom Jones and his mule team. The funeral was held Sunday at the church with Rev David Huntley officiating and a large crowd attending to mourn the loss of one of the pioneers of the area. She had been a Baptist member for fifty years and reared a son and nephew.
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Edneyville
Anne Lizzie” Marshall
Rich Mountain
Lizzie
Marshall
Siger Loaf
Chimney Rock
Mar
Near
Leander
Tom Young
Tom Jones
Mountain Home Church
David Huntly
The
Baptist Church
Child Choked To Death On Beans Near Chimney Rock
Thelma McDaniel, 15 months, daughter of Mr and Mrs James McDaniel, choked on dry beans under a table. She was rushed to Rutherford Hospital where X rays showed no throat anomaly, but she died before a physician arrived. Survived by parents two half brothers two sisters and one brother.
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Rutherfordton
Mar
Thelma
James McDaniel
Chimney Rock
Rutherford Hospital
Rowland
Edgar McDaniel
Gladys
Hazel
T. J. McDaniel
Dr. Pierce’s Medical Claim Seeks New York Contact
An advertisement-style text touts a medical discovery to invigorate vital organs and youth, claiming eye sparkle and clear plexion with no fee. It urges readers to write to Dr. Pierce’s for confidence and instruction, noting a free consultation.
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Macine Co
H.S.9
Chi St.,Chica
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