Ex convict rapscallion linked to brutal Doggett assault
Citizens rally after farmer Chas Doggett of Gilkey is attacked on the Marion road by Eugene Davis an escaped convict and a female companion. Doggett is hospitalized in Rutherfordton with head wounds three gunshots fired and a rock strike. The pair were jailed in Marion awaiting trial after bloodhounds helped capture the man who confessed to the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Doggett
Gilkey
Rutherford Hospital
Marion Road
Eugene Davis
Marion
Rutherfordton
Mr. Doggett
Morganton
Valdese
Henderson
W. F. Dogget
Horace B. Doggett
Forest City
Card of Thanks for Arthur Lancaster
With grateful hearts we thank our many kind friends and all those who showed us favors during the sickness and death of our dear son Arthur. Special thanks to those who contributed floral offerings. May God's blessings rest on you all. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Lancaster, Carolen, N. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Isaac Lancaster
Woman's Club General Meeting Plans District Event
The Woman's Club will meet Friday evening October 15 at 8 o'clock in Kiwanis Hall to discuss the district meeting set for October 22 at the High School auditorium. Members are urged to attend. watch next week's Courier for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Kiwanis
Beams Thank Friends For Kindness After Death
Mrs. M. S. Beam and children express gratitude to friends and neighbors for the kindness shown during the death and burial of husband and father M. S. Beam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.S. Beam
M. S. Beam
Party at Mise Sten home draws many local youths
Jaroleen Oct 5 reports a Saturday party at Mise £ 99 Sten home with cakes fruits and games. Attendees include Ruth Piercy Alda Sparks Nellie Head Agnes Lynch Verna Hawkins Lula Martin Madge Fowler Nellie Robertson Dan Smith Ralph Elmore Slean Hamrick Geo Head Everett Hawkins Eules Hawkins Robert Head Leonard Gallowa Marvin Sparks and other local residents. Several visitors from Mars Hill College and nearby towns spent the weekend with families and returned to Charlotte and Forest City areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaroleen
Mise
Sten
Ruth Piercy
Alda Mae Sparks
Nellie Head
Agnes Lynch
Verna Hawkins
Lula Martin
Madge Fowler
Nellie Robertson
Dan Smith
Ralph Elmore
Slean Hamrick
Geo. Head
Everett Hawkins
Eules Hawkins
Robert Head
Leonard Gallowa
Marvin Sparks
Mars Hill College
M. R. Reid
Reid
J. R. McDaniel
Sandy Music
Charlie Fowler
Ferree
Annie Lee
Myrtice Feree
Cletus Hamrick
Herman Martin
Shelby
G. C. Hareill
W. L. Robbins
Spindale
L. B. Robbins
Mt Pleasant News Snapshot Of Local Fair And Church Plans
Many residents attended the Cleveland county fair in Shelby last week while Mt. Pleasant hosted its community fair with a large crowd and strong exhibits. State mission day is set for next Sunday at the church with a program after Sunday school and a special offering planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Route 1
Cleveland
Shelby
M. Holland
Clyde Holland
Mary Sue Holland
J. W. Matheny
John Womick
J. Z. J. Toms
Mt. Pleasant
McDowell
County
Justice
Rutherfordton
Rollins
Spartanburg
Blacksburg
Inman
S.C
Jim Guffey
Howard
Robi
A. W. Matheny
Union Mills
Union| Mills-Gilkey
J. D. Morris
Lela
Spindale
Julia Morris
Pleasant Grove High School
Ralph Morris
Marion
Mer. Hart Tate
W. M. Nanney
R. F. Tate
New Cafe Opens On Powell Street Corner
Mr M C Phillips opens a first class cafe at Powell street near Florence Baptist church next to Hogan's Barber shop. He offers cold drinks cigars cigarettes fruits and candies with fish and oysters on Fridays and Saturdays. Friends are invited to visit the new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Phillips
Powell Street
Florence Baptist Church
Hogan's
Revival at Wesleyan Methodist Church on Mill Street
Revival services begin next Sunday at 11 a m at Wesleyan Methodist Church with evangelist Rev I I Keeter and pastor assisting. Mrs Golden L Young of Topeka Kansas will lead singing. organ and piano music directed by Prof Islant. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Mill Street
I. Keeter
Golden L. Young
Topeka
Kan
Islan‘ton
B Y P U Leader Honors Arthur Lancaster Death
Caroleen Oct 5 a B Y P U leader pays tribute to Arthur Lancaster a devoted Christian member of the Caroleen Baptist church He died at 14 years 1 month after daily Bible readings and on time participation. Funeral held at Caroleen Baptist with Rev R N Chil iress and Rev W T Tate officiating Oak Grove cemetery burial pallbearers named flower girls listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroleen
Arthur
Arthur Lancaster
Miss Sparks
Isaac Lancaster
Caroleen Baptist Church
Beng
R. N. Chil Iress
W. T. Tate
Oak Grove
Birthday Party for Miss Y Hewitt Marks Fifth Birthday
On Saturday October 2, little Miss Y Hewitt celebrated her fifth birthday with eighteen friends. They played games on the lawn then enjoyed ice cream and cake in the dining room. Pink and white baskets held mint favors and gifts were given to Trilby wishing her many returns of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missy Hewitt
Trilby
Shiloh News: Burial of Maggie King Taylor in Rutherfordton
Mrs Maggie King Taylor of Rutherfordton was buried at Shiloh Sunday afternoon after a yearlong decline. She leaves four sisters and other relatives. grave adorned with flowers. About 200 locals gathered October 3 at John Smiths home to celebrate Mrs Mary Snyders 83rd birthday with a large grove table of eats and gifts. Local residents reported plans to attend the county fair and Wall’s share. Rev W B Jenkins of Forest City conducted the Shiloh Sunday service.
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Rutherfordton
Route 1
Maggie King Taylor
Shiloh
John Smith
Mary Snyder
Snyder
Baxter Jones
Green Creek
Polk County
Morgan Tones
C. T. Aldridge
Sandy Mush
Willie Morrow
Quay Spurlin
Shelby
Sonia
Annie Berle Morrow
Ruth Morrow
Wall's Shareh
W. B. Jenkins
Forest City
Football at the Fair Forest City vs Maiden High at Rutherford Fair Grounds
Cool Springs High School Forest City faces Maiden High School at Rutherford County Fair Grounds Friday at 4 pm. Forest City hopes for a strong effort against a heavy Maiden line and fast back field, with a large crowd expected after horse races. Local spectators from across Rutherford County are anticipated.
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Cool Springs High School
Forest City
Maiden
Rutherford County Fair Grounds
Mden
Fair Grounds
Rutherford County
Weekend visits noted in Liberty St news
Miss Carrie Selvey and Margaret Selvey visited Avondale relatives while Mr Walter Hogan and family and Miss Elizabeth Harvey spent Sunday with Mr Abe Cowdrey in Thernas City. Local residents including Mesdames Epley Frasier Harris Morgan and many families were mentioned visiting neighbors and attending a muskadine hunt at Duncan's Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Carrie Selvey
Little Margaret Selvey
Avondale
Walter Hogan
Elizabeth Harvey
Abe Cowdrey
Thernas City
Emily Epley
Gay Frasier
Francis Frasier
Raleigh Harris
Wash Harri
Furman Toney
Marvin Kiser
Route 2
Stella Hollifield
G. G. Frasier
Francis Y Frasier
Montford Cove
P. R. Simmons
Clent] Simmons and Masters
Thurman and
Kelton Simmons
Sugar Hill
McFarland
Mollie 1
Seay
Duncan's Creek
Union Mills Fair Thrives Amid Rutherford County Fair Scenes
Union Mills Gilkey community fair drew large crowds with racing and air flights by N. E. Storm. Rutherford County Fair opened with ten to twelve thousand on first day, featuring famed horses Clay Patch and Single O, Boy Scouts cup, fireworks, midway shows, and numerous local booths led by W. G. Flack and C. J. Hollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford County Fair
N. E. Storm
Asheville
Clay Patch
Dan Patch
Mr. Roddy
Tennessee
Single-O
East St. Louis
Rodman
Rutherford
Boy Scouts
Mrs Henry Hall Dead In Rutherford Hospital
Mrs Henry Hall died after a short illness at Rutherford Hospital. She was 71 and survived by her husband seven children and many relatives. Funeral service was at Henrietta street home with burial in Providence cemetery, led by Rev. R N Childress and Rev. J P Hornbuckle. A son in law Roy Hensley was buried earlier at Old Fort. Before marriage she was Miss Sarah Hawkins of Burke County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta
Oct
Henry Hall
Rutherford Hospital
John Hall
Worth
Gus
Ernest Hall
Cordin Hawkins
Bess Hensley
Ethel Hall
Henrietta Street
Providence Cemetery
R. N. Chile Dress
J. P. Hornbuckle
Hall
Roy Hensley
Old Fort
Sarah Hawkins
Burke County
B P U meeting and local notices at Sulphur Springs
The B P U at Sulphur Springs church met Sunday at 7 pm and gave a good program. Farmers are picking cotton. Some residents plan to attend the Rutherford county fair. Visitors to the Hopper home included Mr and Mrs Jenkins and their little son and Mrs J L Elmore. Births include a daughter born to Memory White and a son born to Garland Hake. Mrs David McArthur recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David McArthur
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MT. Pleasant News
Iarthur Lancaster
Ae Arthur
Tate
Earth
Shiloh News
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Grace McBrayer
Boiling Springs School
Liberty ST. News
Union Mills News ‘County Fair
C. C. Goforth
Virginia
Frank Goforth
W. G. Flack
Gus Morris
E. L. Morris
Sam Mashburn
Floyd Hill
Mary Shytle
Mr. C.F. Shytle
Shytle
Ene
Pason Guffey
Bessemer City
Rudie Mullins
C. B. Elliott
A. A. Trout
Jennie
Lela Camp
Carl Flemming
Charlie Camp
Cora
Ina Mashburn
Nellie
Nettie Bartles
Margaret Winn
Gilespie
Dale Thrash
Buncombe County
Tate’s Garage
Forest City Motor Co
Frigidaire
Sterchi Bros
W. G. Magness
Maytag
State Forestry Service Department
H. M. Sebring
W. J. Hardin
Couny Forester
H. F. Killian
North Carolina Minerals and Gems Booth
W. A. Robbins
Mitchell County
Mitchell
Erwin
Robbins
Midway Farm
C. J. Hollar
J. S. Morgan
Mt. Vernon
Watkins
Oakland
Harris
Rutherfordton Kiwanis Club
Cool Springs
Ellenboro
Farmers’ Federation
Cliff Side Mills
Farmers Bank
Wilson-Stamey Grocery Co
the Sun
Imperial Motor Co
Laura Howard
F. E. Patton
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