Mrs Mary Carson Dies at Rutherfordton Citizen
Rutherfordton March 24 Mrs Mary Carson oldest resident of Rutherfordton died at 8 30 am at home of her daughter in law Mrs J M Carson She was 85 widow of James J L Carson a prominent lawyer Survived by five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral conducted by Rev J C Grier at Presbyterian church with attendees from Forest City Boston Shelby and Hendersonville.
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Rutherfordton
Mary Carson
J. M. Carson
J. C.grier
Presbyterian Church
Carson
Se Sloan
Mey
J. L. Carson
James M. Carson
Forest City
Bostic
Shelby
Hendersonville
Minstrel Show Postponed at Pleasant Grove
The Minstrel show at Pleasant Grove has been postponed due to sickness. The new performance date will be announced later in this newspaper.
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Pleasant Grove
Clean-Up Week Designated by Health Dept
March 30 to April 6 has been designated as Clean-Up Week by the Health Department. Occupants of every business, house, and residence are urged to clear trash from premises and place it in boxes or barrels for the garbage collector. Noncompliant individuals face heavy fines. Let's have a clean city.
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Health Department
Ithern Power Company Getting New Equipment
The Southern Power Company on Tuesday received three new Westinghouse electric transformers to be installed in Forest City. The utility expands gear to keep pace with a fast growing city, with local worker Glenn Abernethy noted for his steady on‑the‑job performance.
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Southern Power Company
Westinghhouse
X. Glenn Abernethy
Forest City
Morgan promoted to local freight agent in Shelby
The Courier reports local freight agent A. H. Morgan of the Southern Railway is promoted to local freight agent in Shelby with a salary increase. He has served about four years, noted for courtesy and efficiency, and will begin his new duties around April first, with his family possibly moving after the school term ends. His successor at the local post has not yet been appointed.
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A. H. Morgan
The
Southern Railway
Shelby
Morgan
Marriage of Fred McBrayer and Hattie Neill in Rutherfordton
Rutherfordton March 24 A marriage of statewide interest united Fred McBrayer and Hattie Neill at the bride's home on March 18. Mrs McBrayer, daughter of Edwin Neill Bald Creek NC, has worked in Home Demonstration here two years and will reside in Rutherfordton. McBrayer, son of the late Attorney Matt McBrayer, is a Rutherfordian lawyer with many friends. The couple arrived Friday and plan a brief stay at Chimney Rock before settling in Rutherfordton. Kiwanis meeting highlights included speeches by Rev O L Simpson and Capt B L Smith, praising the older boys conference. About 300 attendees heard a spirited review of the conference, with Forest City boys noted for basketball. The Club endorsed next year’s conference and invited Forest City to host the second annual session. The Club also backed the Boy Scouts sponsoring a street carnival. Plans discussed for paving East Main Street and inviting Mr Kistler to discuss a textile factory site. letters from a New York firm were noted. Ladies Night is next Monday. attendance prize went to Dr R R Howes.
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Rutherfordton
Fred McBrayer
Hattie Neill
McBrayer
Matt McBrayer
Rutherfordian
Kiwanis Club
O. L. Simpson
B.L. Smith
Simpson
Forest City
County Kiwanis
County Club
Capt. Smith
Robert Lee Harrill
C. E. Alcock
New York
R. R. Howes
Funeral of Little Lena Henson at Methodist Church
The funeral for 9 month old Lena Catherine Henson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Henson, was held Wednesday afternoon March 19 at 8:30 at the Methodist church. Dr. W R Ware led the service and flowers were abundant. Catherine was a bright, loved infant and the community shares in the parents grief.
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Lena Catherine Henson
Grover Henson
Methodist Church
W. R. Ware
Catherine
Aull Huntley wedding in Spartanburg celebration note
Miss Lurline Aull daughter of Mr and Mrs John C Aull of Pamaria and Mr William Carl Huntley wed in Spartanburg on March 4 Rev M L Tucker officiated The bride a Winthrop College graduate and A B holder taught in Forest City for two years The groom a leading Forest City businessman son of Mr and Mrs G M Huntley attended Boiling Springs and Berea College Berea Ky The Courier extends best wishes for happiness
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Lurline Aull
John C. Aull
Pamaria
William Carl Huntley
Spartanburg
M. L. Tucker
Winthrop College
Mr. Huntley
Forest City
G. M. Huntley
Boiling Springs
Berea College
Berea
Parent-Teacher Association Meeting Recap at School
The PTA met in the school building on March 11 with Miss Minish as program chair. The program was well rendered and well received, attendance was high, and several new members joined. Miss Goggan gave an inspiring talk on music. Prize results noted Miss Clara Harrill’s room and Miss Margaret Bostic’s room tied for most mothers present, each receiving a book. Housekeeping committee for April appointed: Mrs. John Carpenter, Mrs. Ayers, and Mrs. G C King.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Minish
Goggan
Clara Harrill
John Carpenter
Ayers
G. C. King
Margaret Bostic
Epworth League Meeting Honors Fannie Crosby Hymns
The Senior Epworth League of the Methodist church met Sunday evening at 6 45 led by Mrs G C McDaniel An interesting program on Fannie Crosby the great blind hymn writer was rendered A sketch of her life and the history of several hymns were told and sung A large crowd attended and a collection was taken for the Fannie Crosby Memorial
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Epworth League of the Methodist Church
G. C. McDaniel
Fannie Crosby
Changes in School Half Holiday Rules
A school committee revises monthly half holiday rules to improve attendance and reduce tardies. The plan shifts the half holiday basis to classroom level, requires 97 percent average daily attendance with no tardies, and grants primary and grammar rooms the half holiday if meeting targets. The policy aims to encourage consistent attendance and peer accountability.
National Bank's New Building for Forest City
The National Bank of Forest City plans a handsome new building on the public square corner at Cherry Mountain street after old structures are cleared. Ledbetter, president, and directors praise the bank's rapid growth and aim for a modern home. Cashier M W Harriss, with P B Price and J E Farr, are highlighted for energy and service.
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National Bank of
Forest City
Public Square
Cherry Mountain Street
J. D. Ledbetter
Iit
Rutherford County
United States
Federal Reserve System
M. W. Harriss
Messrs
P. B. Price
J. E. Farr
National Bank
Miss Harrill Entertains A Broadway Social Evening
Miss Mary King Harrill hosted a cordial gathering at her Broadway home with flowers and red lights, games, dancing, and refreshments. Attendees included many local youths led by Miss Hazel Tate and Mr. Hugh Whisnant, with out of town guests from Rutherfordton Shelby Boiling Springs High School and other towns.
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Mary King Harrill
Broadway
Hazel Tate
Sue Collins
Johnnie Maie Hemphill
Myrtle Tate
Mary Helen Gamble
Leo Padgett
Hilda McDonald
Grace Harris
Marie Huntley
Evelyn Blanton
Ruth Doggett
Myrtle Doggett
Alice Harold
Evelyn Long
Hugh Whisnant
C. L. Moore
Jack McCurry
Grover Kiser
Clyde Finley
Robert Lee Harrill
Jack Hodge
R. B. McBrayer
Gene Whisnant
Hubert Moore
Paul Harrill
Thomas Dorsey
Lee Stalnaker
Zeb Harrill
Joe Tinsley
George Carpenter
Richard Breedin
Charles Whitlock
Norman McDonald
Gilbert Phillips
Henry Tedder
James Ayers
Tohn Mears
E. G. Lee
Emma Justice
Janet Jackson
Mary Lou Glasco
Louise Williams
Paul Reid
Wade Geer
Fred Warlick
Jay Reid
Edward Williams
Rutherfordton
Clyde Wilson
Alton Hopper
George Dedman
Shelby
Worth Stroud
Hubert Erwin
Boiling Springs High School
Terry Smart
Bostie
Harry Buchanan
Ellenboro
Carl Blanton
Hugh Hill
Spindale
Ernest Summey
Alexander
For Sale Leghorn Hatching Eggs Ad
For sale Leghorn hatching eggs at 1.50 for 15. Phone 164. A. D. Mills Forest City. Stl
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A. D. Mills
Forest City
Prominent Couple to Wed Today in Quiet Home Ceremony
Miss Myrtle Tate and Mr Max Higgins of Wadesboro will wed at 3:30 PM at the groom’s mother’s home in Forest City. The ceremony will be by Rev W R Ware and the couple will then visit Charlotte before settling in Wadesboro.
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Myrtle Tate
Max Higgins
J. M. Tate
Wadesboro
Tate
Forest City
Higgins
Maggie Higgins
Rutherford County
Wade Mfg. Co
I. B. Covington
Wade Mfg
W. R. Ware
Methodist Church
Charlotte
N. C
Oak Grove News highlights and social visits in Ellenboro
Rev. FE A Blanton preached a strong Oak Grove sermon as a large crowd gathered for a flag raising at the Oak Grove schoolhouse. The Junior Order of Concord presented the school Bible and flag. Various residents, including Miss Pearl Randall, Miss Artie Bailey, and the Harrills, are noted for weekend or Sunday visits and gatherings with family and friends.
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Ellenboro
R-2
FE. A. Blanton
Oak Grove
Order of Concord
Ralph Jolley
Rutherfordton
H School Boys to Get New Baseball Uniforms
The High School Athletic Association joins local talent Alexander for a charity play at Forest City High School auditorium on Saturday March 28 at 7 45 pm. Proceeds fund new baseball uniforms for H S boys with 25 percent going to the team. The comedy Captain Racket has drawn praise in Marion Mooresboro and Alexander and will soon tour Shelby. Admission 25 cents adults 15 cents children.
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Alexander
Forest City H. S
Marion
Mooresboro
Shelby
Baptists Clear All Indebtedness at Forest City Church
Members of the First Baptist church gathered at the city’s church to burn the last note evidencing debt on the parsonage. Dr. R. L. Reinhardt lit the match as Dr. W. A. Ayers led prayers and a sermon titled A Com mendable Pride. The debt, tied to parsonage improvements, totaled about 12 000 dollars. Since Rev. Ayers arrived less than two years ago, the church has grown and the property now valued around 50 000 dollars. Future plans include enhanced Sunday School equipment and the Southern Baptist Convention mission day next week with over 20 000 Sunday schools observing across the South.
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First Baptist Church
R. L. Reinhardt
W. A. Ayers
Forest City
Baptists
Southern Baptist Convention
South
Woman's Club Meeting at Mrs Parks in Mesdames Parks Howes Hostess
The Music department of the Woman's Club met Saturday afternoon at 4 at Mrs J H Parks home on Carolina Avenue Mesdames J H Parks and R R Howes co hosted. A Southern Irish program featured songs readings and sketches including Joel Chandler Harris John McCormack and Miss Claire Reid Mrs C M Whisnant won a musical contest prize for the most correct answers. A green shamrock card program and a salad tea with green and white mints followed served by Miss Margaret Parks in white.
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Woman’s Club
J. H. Parks
Carolina Avenue
R. R. Howes
Joel Chandler Harris
John McCormack
Wild “Mother Macree
Mrs. Magruder
Katherine Holmes Scoggans
R. W. Minish
C. M. Whisnant
Margaret Parks
Uyseen
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Ithern Power Company
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Lasb
Ahac
Aull-Huntley
Thad
Epworth
National Bank’s
Miss Harrill
OAK Grove News
Pearl Randall
Clara
Mary Randall
Sir Rupert Dobbins
Rock Hill
Claude Dobbins
I. N. Biggerstaff
T. E. Randall
Eulas Dobbins
Belle Wilkie
Ollierea Randall
Artie Bailey
C. M. Harrill
Billie
Odell Harrill
C. B. Harrill
Emma Young
Dorsey
Ruth
Dorsey Randall
Louise
Clara Randall
Alice
Mae Carson
Kate Harrill
Henry Taylor
Avondale
Thousand Island
J. W. San
Woman's Club
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