Virgil E Evans buys Rutherford Sun and moves plant
Virgil E Evans completes purchase of the Rutherford Sun and plans a Spartanburg based weekly named The State News. The sale dissolves Rutherfordton’s oldest paper, with John Ed Pearce and Donald Thomas moving to the new Spartanburg venture. The Sun’s printing outfit shifts to Forest City and a brief history of the Sun is noted.
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Theconerford Sun
Virgil E. Evans
Spartantg
The
Na State News
Evans
Rutherford
I the Sun
Cer
Shetford County
Forest
Cian
Rutherfordton
Sunplant
Omer
WSPA
Spartanburg
WNOX
Knoxville
Huntsville
News
At- Georgian
Hearst
Pulitzer
New York
John Ed Pearce
Donald Thomas
Sun
Est City
Sun Trade
the Sun
Clarence D. Wilkie
W. T. R. Bell
Courier
Clarence Wye
Wilkie
Ained
Ve Rutherford Press
Tribune Publicing Co
W. F. Rucker
Tribune
Rucker
General Assembly
L. D. Mill
Annie Bell Erwin
Sun Printing Company
W. H. Miller
Capt
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New Central Hotel Finishes Attractive Lobby Renovation
The New Central Hotel completes a lobby upgrade connected to the dining room with new chairs tables and writing desks arranged for comfort and accommodation of patrons in the downstairs area.
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New Central Hotel
Fortieth Sandy Run Baptist session at Alexander
The Fortieth annual session of the Sandy Run Baptist Association meets at Alexander Baptist Church on Wednesday and Thursday October 8. Devotionals lead by Rev. L N Epley and Rev T Hester, with delegates, committees, and reports. Leaders include Rev P A Hunnicutt and Prof A C Lowance, plus Mrs Charles McCurry and Mrs J A Hunnicutt.
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Sandy Run Baptist Association
P. A. Hunnicutt
M. M. Huntley
A. C. Lovelace
Chas E. Maddry
J. A. Brock
Zeno Wall
Frank Jarvis
W. A.ayers
Lut Little
J. A. Humnicutt
G. B. Pruett
3. E. Welchel
D. J Hunt
C. C Matheny
Rutherford County News history and editor changes account
A historical notice traces Rutherford County News leadership from 1908 to 1930 and beyond, detailing editors, owners, and organizational shifts. It notes John Graham Jr undergoing surgery, and recalls key figures such as W T R Bell, L D Miller, B D Marsh, R E Price, John Norris, Dr Philip Norris, and John Ed Pearce involved in The Sun, The Rutherford County News, and The News Publishing Company.
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W. T. R. Bell
Rutherfordten School
L. D. Miller
B D. Marsh
Intest
Mr. Mill
R. E. Price
New Rock Mountains, Inc
John R Norris
Clyde S. Wil
Wilson
Norris
Philip Norris
John Ed Pearce
John B.now
Rutherford County News
The
Sun
News Publishing Company
Jon
District Music Clubs Meet for Essay Prize and Programs
The Western district of the North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs meets at Mars Hill on October 3 with a senior program at 10 am in Mars Hill college auditorium featuring hymn America the Beautiful, Ave Maria, and Unfold Ye Portals. A junior program follows with performances by Elizabeth Fleetwood, Phyllis Prunty, and other student entrants. The Forest City Courier offers 18 prize dollars for essays on its community value, with deadlines and submission rules detailed.
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Mars Hill
North Carolina
J.C. Morrow
C. C. Hamilton
Hendersonville
Aeolian Choir
A. H. Kiser
College
America
Elizabeth “Fleetwood
A. W. Honeycutt
Phyllis Prunty
Brahms
Howard Battle
Sadie Battle
Schubert
Evelyn McLeod
David Bennett
Best Woman's Club
Forest City Courier
Forest City
The
Courier
Sunday School Meeting Promotes Promotion Topic
The Sandy Run Sehoo Association will meet at Florist church next Sunday at 2 30 PM. Topics include The Importance of Promotion and The Superintendent's part in Promotion. Speakers are Prof. of Spindale Hatch er Melton of Avondale and Mildred Hamrick. Election of officers will be held. current officers are G S Harrill president and A C Lovelace secretary.
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Sandy Run
Sehoo! Association
Sunnoon
Spindale
Hatcher Melton
Avondale
Mildred Hamrick
Henrietta
G.'s C. Harrill
A. C. Lovelace
Canton guests at the Doggetts weekend visit
Mr. Jim Cherry of Asneville and Mr. Rayburn Joiner of Canton joined Miss Pauline Duckett of Canton as weekend guests of Mrs. B. B. Doggett and Mr. Doggett.
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Jim Cherry
Asneville
Rayburn Joiner
Canton
Pauline Duckett
B. B. Doggett
Doggett
Milk Grades Are Announced by Mr Dorsey
Mr Dorsey announces milk grades effective September 28 with Grade A dairies W Bridges James Crow Bailey Wilkie J T Camp Ed Thompson and Grade D dairies Zora Hurdill George Wells Frank Robertson John Smith Frank Smith G W Hardin Bob Cook Harrill S M Flack. Robertson to receive Grade A rating after installing equipment. Caps required on bottles, Grade A dairies now supply milk from 92 tested cows. volumes noted for May 1 and September 28 cohorts.
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Frank Dorsey
W. Bridges
James Crow
Bailey and Wilkie
J. T. Camp
Ed. Thompson
Zora Hardill
George Wells
Frank Robertson
John Smith
Frank Smith
G. W. Hardin
Bob Cook Harrill
S. M. Flack
Robertson
Dorsey
Ottohe
First Cotton Bale Bagging Sold At Ellenboro
Ellenboro September 28 report notes the first sale of cotton bound with cot on bagging at C. C. Turner’s gin. Farmers dislike the method as ginning costs rise and bale weight drops. Mr I B Covington of Wadesboro spent the weekend in town.
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Ellenboro
C. C. Turner
Mr. I. B. Covington
Wadesboro
Students Added to County College List
In last week's Cour ier issue three names were omitted from the county college list. The corrected roster includes Wyman Wood of Forest City Blaine Jones and Clifford Crow of Bostic R23.
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the Courier
Wyman Wood
Forest City
Blaine Jones
Clifford Crow
Bostic
R23
Matheny Heirs Case Settled in Rutherfordton
The Matheny heirs received 9 090 dollars from the Superior Court in the will of John G. Kennedy. The action, settled after court adjourned, involved over 21 000 dollars and named numerous plaintiffs and defendants including Mrs. C. M. Holland and heirs of Elijah Matheny. Defendants agreed to pay 9 000 from funds in the hands of the administratrix and executor, as full settlement of all claims and the will’s provisions. The court also charged that 9 000 covers costs.
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Rutherfordton
Matheny
Superior Court
John G. Kenned
Courier
L. P. Hamrick
Geo. Matheny, Jr
Elijah Matheny
John G. Kennedy
C. M. Holland
Josie Kennedy
M. B Kennedy
Thos, Kennedy
Hoyt Kennedy
Albert Kennedy
Thos
Dobbins
M. B. Kennedy
Cool Springs Grid Team To Meet Shelby
Cool Springs high faces Shelby in a key rivalry Friday at 3 45 p m. Forest City has long been Shelby’s rival on the gridiron with past strong games and the locals anticipate a high quality contest. Admission is 25 cents for children and 50 cents for men. Forest City defeated Park 6 to 0 in their night game with standout plays by Dalton Hamrick Whitlock Marks and captain Hamrick.
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Cool Springs High
Shelby
Forest
Forest City
Shelby Haven
Lenoir
Sunpo
City Ol
Park
Forest Cit
Dalton
P. Hamrtck
P. Hamrick
Whitlock
J. Marks
R. Hamrick
Abernathy
Padgtt
Womack
Billy Kendrick Undergoes Treatment at Shriners Hospital
Mr. Billy Kendrick is in the Shriners Hospital in Greenville receiving medical care. The report notes his admission and ongoing treatment, highlighting the care setting and location.
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Billy Kendrick
Shriners’ Hospital
Greenville
County Fair Draws Record Crowds Over Five Days
More than 50,000 visitors attended Rutherford County Fair as warm weather and strong attractions drew crowds from Rutherford Polk McDowell and Henderson counties. School groups from four counties enjoyed free admission on select days while booths featured produce canned goods and antiques. New displays by Mrs A V Hamrick Wright Manufacturing Co and Mr Freeman drew attention alongside popular Page Shows as the event wrapped up a successful five day run.
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Rutherford County
Rutherford
Polk
McDowell
Henderson
the Courier
A V. Hamrick
Sandy Mushc
Wright Manufacturing Co
Rutherfordton
Freeman
Hamrick
Wright Manufacturing Company
Eye Clinic Exam Reveals Visual Defects Among Children
The Cool Spring clinic examined many school children led by Dr Twitty and Duncan. Of about fifty examined, 28 had normal vision, seven had severe defects not corrected by glasses, and nearly half showed defects that could be helped by glasses. Kiwanis Club sponsored the program.
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Cool Spring
Twitty
Siefan
Duncan
Clin
Kiwanis Club
Baptist W M S Meeting At First Baptist Church
The Women s Missionary Society of The First Baptist Church will hold a regular business meeting next Wednesday at 2 30 o clock in the church. All members and ladies in the church are urged to attend the meeting.
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Women’s Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
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Graham
General Hospital
Be Courier
Matheny Heirs
Cool Springs
Baptist W. M. S. Meeting
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