Rutherford County Children Visit State Orthopaedic Hospital
Tuesday marked Rutherford County Day at the State Orthopaedic Hospital in Gastonia. About 21 children, with parents, traveled in six Forest City Kiwanis supplied cars for free examinations and guidance on correcting deformities. Dr A C Duncan chaired the underprivileged committee, with Kiwanis support noted for aiding children. last year’s clinic also yielded county admissions after examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford County
State
State Orthopaedic Hospital
Forest City Kiwani Club
A. C. Duncan
Kiwanis
Duncan
Gastonia
Kiwanis Club
Local notes from Caroleen and area events
Rain persists as Caroleen residents note illness of Dink Buckner. Families visit, new stores rising in Harrilltown built by Robbins and Mahaffee contractors. Memorial services, college graduations, and social visits surround weekend in Cliffside, Gaffney, and Limestone. Courtney's advertises large Rutherford County stock from five to one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C
Matheny
Mary Elizabeth Ranall
Sarah Evelyn Allhands
Cliffside
Banks to Close for Memorial Day Holiday
The Farmers Bank and the Industrial Bank will be closed today Thursday for Memorial Day a legal holiday. Those with business should note the closing and plan accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Bank
Industrial Bank
George W Smart of near Bostic Dies After Illness
Rutherfordton May 28 George Whitefield Smart farmer and citizen of near Bostic died Thursday after a brief illness. Funeral and burial were held Saturday at Brittain Presbyterian church with Rev R T Baker in charge. Survived by widow two children George Dewey Smart and Mrs Fred Rhoney five stepchildren J E and Charles Epps Will Gray Mrs John Adair and Mrs R R Tucker and two brothers F P and E S Smart all of Rutherford county except Mrs Rhoney who lives at Gastonia He was 58 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton
R-4
George Whitefield Smart
Near Bostic
Brittain Presbyterian Church
R. T. Baker
George Dewey ‘Smart
Fred Rhoney
J. E. and
Charles el Epps
Will Gray
John Adair
R. R. Tucker
F. P
Smart
Rutherford County
Rhoney
Gastonia
Florence Mill couple wed at Gaffney Probate Court
Last Saturday Charlie Walker and Jessie Proctor married in Gaffney with wedding party present. Groom son of Mrs. Hattie Walker and bride daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Proctor. They reside with the groom’s mother on Liberty Street. Nearby visits and family news follow, including a newborn for Lum and Mrs McCraw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Charlie Walker
Jessie Proctor
Gaffney
Guy Toney
Howard Daniel
Addie Belle Jones
Maude McCluney
C. L. Proctor
Hattie Walker
Florence Mills
Liberty Street
A. G. Morrow
P. D. Morrow
Rutherfordton
R-2
W. V. Hardin
Shelby
J. C. Splawn
Holly Springs
Rufus ‘Towery
Sunshine
Lum” McCraw
Boiling Springs Cancels Summer School Planned at College
Boiling Springs May 29 The summer school at Boiling Springs Junior College has been canceled. The school plant is undergoing renovation in anticipation of a larger student body next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boiling Springs
Boiling Springs Junior College
Scout Conference Opens Friday at Lake Lanier Tryon
The Piedmont district scout leaders conference for Gaston Cleveland Lincoln Rutherford and Polk counties will meet at Lake Lanier Tryon camp May 31 through June 2. Two daily periods run for single-day attendees, camp meals cost 1.00 per period, and officials must bring blankets, personal gear, and bathing suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adaville
Lanier
Piedmont
Gaston
Cleveland
Lincoln
Rutherford
Polk
Lake Lanier
Tryon
Cording
Summer School Opens At High School June 3
The summer school will open Monday morning June 3 at 8 o clock in the high school building. Pupils may take two half subjects they failed or one whole subject. Two or three pupils are urged to form classes to maximize size. The five week term runs six days weekly. Report to Mr A C Finch on June 3 at the high school. J W Eakes Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Finch
J. W. Eakes
Handsome new home being built on West Main Street
Mrs. C. M. Young has let the contract for a ten room two story pressed brick house with slate roof in French style adjoining Dr. Geo. P. Reid's property on West Main St. G. K. Moore of Cliffside is construction supervisor and Asbury of Charlotte drew the plans. Work has begun and occupancy is expected in about six months. Mrs. Young is traveling to California and will return to Forest City in August.
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C. M. Young
Geo. P. Reid
West Main St
G. K. Moore
Cliffside
Asbury
Charlotte
Popular Jugo Slavic Tamburica Group to Open Redpath Chautauqua
The Jugo Slavic Tamburica Orchestra known as The Minstrels of the Balkans will be a major feature of the Redpath Chautauqua. Dressed in colorful homeland costumes they play tamburica and perform Balkan melodies along with operatic and American songs. The ensemble promises a memorable musical program with varied offerings.
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Redpath Chautauqua
Balkans
Efird Stores Launch Big Annual June Sale in Carolinas and Virginia
Efird Stores announce the annual June Sale to begin Friday May 31 in all forty five Efird locations. Forest City store led by Charlie Curlee handles opening preparations with extra staff. Managers contend in a friendly contest during the sale to honor Curlee and showcase Forest City as a growing trade center. The Courier will report sale progress throughout the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolinas
Virginia
Efird
Charlotte
Forest City
Charlie Curlee
Curlee
Eaird’s
Courier
Redpath Chautauqua Tent to Rise on King Lot
The Redpath Chautauqua tent will be located on the King lot on King street. It will arrive here Thursday and be raised in preparation for the first performance Friday afternoon.
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King Lot
King Street
Music Club Holds Final Meeting of 1928 29 Season
The Music Department of the Woman's Club held its final 1928 29 meeting in Blanton's Cafe banquet hall on May 17 with Mesdames Padgett Price Petty and Edington as hostesses. An Negro music program featured papers spirituals readings and Mrs Sutton delivered a reading of Go Down Death and The Creation. New officers were installed with Miss K H Goggans as chair and Mrs J S Ruadisill as vice chair. A questionnaire was distributed urging member cooperation and immediate payment of general dues. The meeting closed with America the Beautiful.
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Woman's Club
Blanton’s Cafe
Mesdames T. R. Padgett
Oscar Price
C. A. Petty
L. C. Edington
D. H. Sutton
James Weldon Johnson
K. H. Goggans
Irman
J. S. Ruadisill
Prince Gaines
F. E. Webb
Surprise party honors Mrs Frank Allen with large guest list
A group of Mrs. Frank Allen's friends hosted a Saturday evening surprise party. Attendees included Delois Hooper Evelyn Jones Lillian Jeanete Ethel Phillips Bula Godfrey Jettie Rayburn Myrtle Dean Estelle McSwain Blandena Blanche Doggett Willie B Allen Vella Hill Mary Lytle Louise Jackson Wattie Brackett Rebecca Hutchins Maude McCluney Lillian Daniel Louise Hill Winnie Bradley Pearl Burgin Minnie Keeter Vonnie Haynes Huldah Freeman Lillie Lynch Janette Monteith Carrie Burgin Mary Hill Annie Belle Edna Bessie White and many others plus Mr and Mrs Ernest Vassey and Mr and Mrs Frank Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Allen
Delois Hooper
Evelyn’ Jones
Lillian
Jeanete
Ethel Phillips
Bula Godfrey
Jettie Rayburn
Myrtle Dean
Estelle McSwain
Blandena
Blanche Doggett
Wilie B. Allen
Vella Hill
Mary Lytle
Louise Jackson
Wattie Belle Brackett
Rebecca Hutchins
Maude McCluney
Lillian Daniel
Louise Hill
Winnie Bradley
Pearl Burgin
Minnie Sue Keeter
Vonnie Haynes
Alifair Roberson
Rushia Haulk
Hattie White
Huldah Freeman
Lillie Lynch
Janette Monteith
Carrie Burgin
Mary Hill
Annie Belle
Edna
Bessie White
Ernest Vassey
Woodrow Roach
John Brackett
Charles Griffin
John Lee Shirlin
Guy Toney
Henry Shehan
Library notes credit two books donated to local collection
The Library acknowledges two books donated by Mrs. Wilkie Meares and a book The Better Way by Mrs. Ethel Thomas donated by Mme. G. R. Gillespie. The story centers on life in a North Carolina mill village and aims to interest local readers. Mr Henry Carson and others spent the weekend in Spartanburg attending a birthday dinner for Billgy Dobbins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkie Meares
Ethel Thomas
Mme. G. R. Gillespie
North Carolina
Henry Carson
C. W. Mayfield
Wilma Butler
Elma Blanton
Spartanburg
Billgy Dobbins
Memorial services held at Golden Valley Methodist Church
Memorial services at Golden Valley Methodist Church drew a large crowd with Rev. K N Snipes delivering a sermon on If a Man Die Shall He Live Again at 11.00 am. Bertha Moore of South Mountain Institute followed at 2 pm with a talk on The Second Coming of Christ. Burial rites praised the cemetery, noted as especially beautiful.
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Bostic
Golden Valley Methodist Church
K. N. Snipes
Yelock
Bertha Moore
South Mountain Institute
Christ
Golden Valley
Rutherford County
Dessie Towery
High Point
James Melton
Ellenboro
Melton
Julius Turner
Guy Cochran
Louise
J. R. Melton
Fred Melton
Claud Melton
Spindate
W. T. Brandle
Rutherford Hospital
Center News Social Notes and Local Visits May 27
Center News reports Rev. R. T. Baker filled his regular appointment at Center schoolhouse Sunday after 200n. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Mauney with Mrs. Condry from Alexander, weekend guests of M. O. Mauney. Updates on sick Mr. Baxter Melton, and visits by Mrs. R. H. McCurry of Cramerton, Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Cash and families, and Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Flynn. Additional visits involve Mr. and Mrs. Julius Walker, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Melton, and others from Cliffside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostic
R. T. Baker
Center Schoolhouse
C. L. Mauney
B. L. Cash
Hubert Flynn
Cramerton
A. C. McCurry
Rs. Julius Walker
J. D. Melton
Lillian
Lois
Cliffside
Romeo and
Broadus McCurry
Charlie Self
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C. L. Miller
Caroleen News
Courtney's
Geo. W. Swart
Near
Florence
Cancel
Lindy
Anne May
North Haven
Maine
Col
Charles Lindbergh
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Oakland News
A. C. Moore
Howard
Ki Mc Donald
Cotte
T. L. McBrayer
J. C. Hudson
Will Hudson
Mt. Vernon
Wilda
Gilbert Carver
Jugoslav Tamburica Orchestra
Fananee
Music Club
Library Notes
Center News
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