Governor Calls for Mother’s Day Observance in North Carolina
Raleigh May 4 Governor McLean issues a Mothers Day proclamation under 1921 resolution 38 designating Sunday May 10 1925 as Mothers Day. He urges citizens to honor mothers with a flower, wear red for living mothers and white for the departed, linking motherhood to patriotism and home life. The proclamation ends with signature Angus W. McLean Governor.
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Raleigh
Mc*Lean
North Carolina
Angus W. M’lean
Court House Damaged by Fire in Rutherfordton
Fire damaged the basement doors and side entrance windows of Rutherford County Court House after smoke was detected at 10:45 by Night Watch Ed Waldrop. The new volunteer fire engine limited damage to the basement while the sheriff’s office walls were breached. The incident prompted praise for the fire company’s quick response and a potential larger loss averted.
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Rutherfordton
Ed Waldrop
Association of Preachers Meet in Bostic May Fourth
Rutherford County Methodists gathered at the parsonage in Bostic on May 4 with Revs. Ware Hornbuckle Ervin Simpson Gentry Poe and Heckard among attendees. They discussed a September issue of the Methodist News Herald detailing local Methodist history and called for a restoration of reverent observance of Memorial Day and the Sabbath while planning a visit by Bishop Mouzon to present unification plans.
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Chitside
Methodist Preachers’ Association
Bostic
W. R. Ware
J. P. Hornbuckle
J. C. Ervin
O. L. Simpson
J. C. Gentry
E. J. Poe
M. W. Heckard
Methodist News Herald
Rutherford County
Mouzon
Pleasant Grove Memorial Services Held Near Forest City
Hundreds attended Pleasant Grove Methodist church memorial service as Sunday activities included Sunday school at 10 and a sermon by Pastor W R Ware at 11. Clyde R Hoey’s planned afternoon talk was canceled due to travel delays, graveside flowers dotted the cemetery, and Uncle Bate Carpenter could not attend for health reasons.
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Pleasant Grove Methodist Church
Forest City
W. R. Ware
Clyde R. Hoey
Shelby
J. B
Uncle Bate) Carpenter
Rutherfordton
Pleasant Grove
Bate
Ferry section plans new school building meeting
A Ferry community meeting is scheduled at the Ferry schoolhouse Friday at one o clock to discuss plans for a new school building. Residents are urged to attend and support a modern facility to replace the current dilapidated rooms and improve heating lighting and seating for students and teachers.
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Ferry School
Gatney
People of Ferry
Ferry
Dalton Brothers Open Enlarged Forest City Store
Dalton Brothers held an informal opening Friday night from 8 to 10 o clock for their enlarged store with Moore s Orchestra providing music and refreshments for many friends. The opening sale runs Saturday May 2 through May 9. The firm began in Forest City in 1922 and has since grown, led by George W and John Dalton with sister Emma assisting. John Dalton, UNC alumnus, served in World War I with the 81st Division in France. The Dalton brothers are Rutherford County locals known for honest dealing and quality merchandise.
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Dalton Brothers
Moore’s
Forest City
George W
John Dalton
J. E. H. Dalton
R-2
Emma Dalton
University of North Carolina
France
Rutherford County
Woman's Club Forest City Announces 1925 26 Officers
Dues for the 1925 26 year are due by April first and may be renewed by April. New members must send $1 to secretary Mrs Arthur McDaniel. Departmental dues due September first. Officers elected include President Mrs G C McDaniel First VP Mrs G P Reid Second VP Mr Moore Recording Secretary Mrs Arthur StrDaniel Corresponding Secretary Miss Garet Young Treasurer Mrs S B Doggett. Mary
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Woman's Club of
Forest City
Arthur McDaniel
G. C. McDaniel
G. P. Reid
Mr Moore
Arthur ‘StrDaniel
Garet Young
5. B. Doggett
Mary
Lowrance elected mayor after quiet Tuesday vote
After a quiet election Tuesday L C Lowrance topped a four candidate mayoral race with J S Bridges and J C Harrill among others. Lowrance was sworn in Wednesday afternoon as the old Board of Aldermen were re elected without opposition.
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L. C. Lowrance
J. S. Bridges
J.C. Harrill
Mr. Lowrance
Board of Aldermen
Forest City Opens Industrial Loan and Investment Bank
A new Industrial Loan and Investment Bank opened last Monday in Forest City, located in the Hemp Hill Building on Main Street. The bank will offer loans on weekly and monthly plans, accept time deposits, but will not carry checking accounts. Authorized capital is 100000 dollars with 50000 paid in, led by J. H. Thomas as president and F. B. Harrill among officers. The director group includes P. T. Reinhardt, T. J. Moss, J. M. Edwards and others, aiming to benefit the town and Rutherford County alongside nearby offices for Cyclone Auction and Security Insurance and Realty.
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Hemphill
Main Street
Thebank
Forest City
Rutherford County
J. H. Thomas
F. B. Harrill
G. F. Bradley
B. H. Long
G. B. Harrill
P. T. Reinhardt
T. J. Moss
J. M. Edwards
Hugh F. Little
J. A. Wilkie
R. L. Reinhardt
J. F. Weathers
D. T. Beachboard
J. T. Smith
B. B. Doggett
F. L Barber
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Chas. Towery
Opelika
Alabama
Mt. Hebron
Towery
Cook Lumber Company
Ala
Mesdames
J. C. Buff
Ruth
W. G. Devinney
Sunshine
S. B. Short
R. E. Deal
Stony Point
Baxter Towery
Keith
Rutherford Hospital
Association OF Preachers Meet
Unificas
News Herald
Pleasant Grove Memorial Services
Dalton Bros
Greater Dalton Brothers
Geo. D. Dalton
C. Lowrance
Horn’s
Courtney
Honesty and Service
Horn’s Cash Store
Industrial Loan and Investment Bank
Hemphill Building
Industrial Loan and Investent Bank
The
Cyclone Auction Company
Security Insurance and Realty Company
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