Memorial Service Honors M Harrill at Family Picnic
The second memorial birthday picnic for Mr. Martin Harrill was held Sunday at Mrs. Charles A. Ford’s home. About 100 relatives and guests from North and South Carolina attended. A portrait of Mr. Harrill and his wife sat on the front porch for all to see as Rev. Ayers led prayers and speakers shared memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Harill
Charles A. Ford
Rill Homestead
Harrill
North Carolina
South Carolina
W. A. Ayers
Z. D. Harrill
Oftenboro
W. C. Bostic
Forest City
B. Arp Lowrance
Charlotte
Martin Harrill
J. ©. Williamson
Billy Williamson
McKinley Harrill
J. W. Barrett
S. E. Wylie
Eloise Wylie
W. H. Ferguson
John B. Harrill
Chester
S. C
Geo. H. Harrill
Rock Hill
S.C
Garrett Edwards
Ellenboro
R. Gamble
Mary
Betty
Jamie Gamble
Hickory Grove
Ford
Viana Harvill
B L Stockholders Hold Interesting Meeting at City Hall
A largely attended meeting of Forest City Building and Loan Association stockholders was held at City Hall on Wednesday March 12. New officers elected RL Reinhardt as resident W L Brown as secretary treasurer G F Brad and W S Moss as vice presidents John T Poole H Francis Little and J A Dennis named directors with Dennis resigning after two years. By law amendment kept seven directors. Secretary's report praised last year’s six percent earnings and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. V. Frye
Forest City Building and Loan Association
City Hall
Reinhardt
W. L. Brown
G. F. Brad
W. S. Moss
John T. Poole
H. Francis Little
J. A. Dennis
Ecretary
Reid ‘Oved
Govere
Charlotte News
Stock streams of county with bass to stock private lakes
Fordton March 18 Mr Wardin county game and forest den went to Marion Wednesday and returned with a large number to stock a fishing pool on his farm north Rutherfordton. For several farms in the county Mr Hardin states individuals may secure bass for private lakes by applying to S Hargett of Raleigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fordton
Wardin
Marion
North Rutherfordton
Rutherford County Club To Meet Next Friday
Ellenboro celebrates Frank Byers birthday and recalls Ellenboro’s early days. Byers, a prominent local contractor and citizen, helped build the Seaboard depot and Piedmont House and aided the Seaboard line project. The Rutherford County Club plans a March meeting at Spindale House with a 1 00 pm luncheon and Walter Haynes as speaker.
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Rutherford County Club
Spindale, Mar
Spindale House
Laura Howard
Banking Trustee In Charge Monday
Courier readers seek authentic banking news and learn that Charles C Blanton will not act as liquidating agent for the closed banks. An agent from eastern state banking circles is said to be chosen to handle bank affairs next Monday and will likely operate from Union Trust Co quarters. The bank examiner’s pencil copy remains with the firm and is not yet filed.
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Union Trust Co
Reynolds to Speak Tuesday at Rutherfordton Courthouse
Rutherfordton reports Hon. Robert R. Reynolds an Asheville attorney and noted orator will address a 7:30 p m meeting of the Merchants' Protective League of Rutherford County at the courthouse next Tuesday March 25 open to the public. Reynolds attacks chain stores and has drawn large crowds statewide.
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Rutherfordton
Robert R. Reynolds
Asheville
Merchants
League of
Rutherford County
Reynolds
Ign
Hendersonville
Jima
Robert B. Reynolds
Merchants’ Protective League
Morris Littman
B. D. Wilson
J. H. Burwell
M. Ia. Edwards
K. E. Simpson
W. C. Ellis
Spindale
J. T. Harris
Tommie Jones
B. C. Horn
C. 0. Ridings
Forest City
Z. O. Jenkins
Cliffside
Carl Higgins
Caroleen
F. B. Edwards
Henrietta
C. F. Ward
Avondale
S. P. Burton
Buncombe County
Merchants’ Protective League of
The Pirate's Daughter at the High School
The pirate themed operetta The Pirate's Daughter will be staged at the high school auditorium on Friday night March 28. Seventy five students perform with nineteen in the major cast. Proceeds fund Girl's and Boys' Glee Club expenses for the state contest in Gastonia.
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Glickman
Jennie Aiken
Johnnie King
Pable
the Courier
Gastonia
Child's Arm Broken In Swing Accident
Sillus Michalove, son of Mr and Mrs Jack Michalove, fractured his right arm last Sunday when a swing turned with him. He fell to the floor while swinging with a cousin. The injury is between the elbow and shoulder and should heal satisfactorily. Hat special offers ladies spring hats up to 4.95 now 1.00 at the East City Shop. Allie Mae Ellis and Jennie Davis listed in fishing license sale by Farmers Hardware Co.
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Sillus Michalove
Jack Michalove
Allie Mae Ellis
Jennie Davis
Series Mature March 22 and Mortgage Payout Details
A notice announcing the maturity of the 38th series on March 22. It states cancellation of thirteen thousand eight hundred dollars in mortgages and a payment of four thousand dollars to members. Eligible certificate holders are instructed to present certificates at Forest City Building & Loan Association.
Revival Services at Chimney Rock Presbyterian Church
A series of revival services will be held at the local Presbyterian church from Sunday, March 30, through April 6, with nightly preaching by Rev. I. S. McElroy Jr., formerly a missionary to Japan. Morning prayer at ten, gospel singing, and cor dial attendance are planned. Chimney Rock fire losses total about 60,000 as nine buildings burned Sunday night into Monday, with insurance only around 6,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. S. McElroy, Jr
Rutherfordton Presbyterian Church
Japan
Forest City
Chimney Rock
Gas Thief Caught After Hour-Long Chase in Gaffney
George Bennick of Forest City North Carolina was captured after a lengthy pursuit through Gaffney South Carolina. He faced three charges stealing gasoline reckless driving and possessing contraband liquor and received fines totaling 6450 or 90 days in the roads.
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Gaffney
S. C
George Bennick
Forest City
N. C
Mr Geo H Blanton To Handle Cotton Seed
Mr Geo H Blanton informs The Courier he will receive a carload of pedigreed Wilson Big Boll cotton seed from Arkansas this week. He is a qualified judge of cotton seed and has been a successful grower for years.
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Geo. H. Blanton
The
Courier
Arkansas
Blanton
EE Moss Reinhardt Recovering At Hospital
Lee Moss Reinhardt who was seriously injured when struck by a car in front of the high school building on March 6 is improving at Rutherford Hospital. He is the son of Mr and Mrs R L Reinhardt and one of Forest City's finest young lads. Hundreds of friends across the county follow his progress and are gratified he is now out of danger and on the road to recovery. He is expected to return home next Sunday.
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Ellenboro
Frank Byers
Byers
Rutherford
Cleveland
Seaboard
Piedmont House
Seaboard Road
Shelby
Rutherfordton
Oak Grove
Bert Byers
Kansas Byers
Philadelphia
Minnie Byers
Washington, D. C
Olden Hamrick
Nan Blanton
Charlotte
Lee Moss Reinhardt
Rutherford Hospital
R. L. Reinhardt
Forest City
Hudreds
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M. Harrill
Vania
Resul
Walter Haynes
Haynes
Gov. Gardner
Banking Trustee
Chas. C. Blanton
Eastern Carolina
R.R. Reynolds
Farmers Hardware Co
Forest City Building & Loan Association
Presbyterian Gospel Services
Oscar Shytle
James
Biltmore
J. C. Fitzgerald
G. W. Logan
Miller Hardware
Shytle
Bell Telephone Company
J. M. Flack
Iit
Ytle
Witineapidum
Gaffney Court
E. C. McArthur
McArthur-Wood Chevrolet Company
Joe McArthur
Victor Cotton Oil Company
Mr. McArthur
William Austell
Steedly Cook
Bennick
Shelby Road
Stacy Ferry
Broad River
Gaffney Ledg
Jer
EE Moss Reinhardt
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