Three Killed in Southern Railway Freight Wreck
Rutherfordton reports a Southern Railway wreck on the Marion Rock Hill division left engineer Henry C. Baber and fireman J G Conley dead and a third man W Wise dying from injuries. The engine and sand car derailed on a trestle, the engine overturned, track torn up, 19 enslaved workers aboard the flat injured lightly as traffic halted for hours. Conley’s body was recovered after midnight and Baber to be buried at Nazareth church near Wellford S C.
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Rutherford County
Marion-Rock Hill
Henry C. Baber
J. G. Rock Hill
S.C
W. Erwise
Fastasta
Thermal City
Baber
Conley
Wise
Ruther
Baker
The
Southern
Rock Hill
Rutherfordton
J. C. Conley
Southern Railway
Henry C.J. Baker
Nazareth' Church
Welford
S. C
Spartanburg
Rutherfordt
Nazareth Church
W. Y. Cooley
Z. T. Cody
Forest City Kiwanis Visit to Mt Vernon Fair
A large Forest City Kiwanian delegation toured the Mt Vernon community fair last week. Displays of farm products filled the domestic science building while dinner, held in the schoolhouse, featured good spirits. Ross of the Cooperative Marketing Association Raleigh spoke. President Duncan of the Kiwanis Club praised the visit and the host community.
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Forest City Kiwanians
Mt. Vernon
Ross
Co-Operative Marketing Association
Raleigh
Duncan
Kiwanis ‘Club
Kiwan
Gilkey, Watkins
Oakland
Mt. Pleasant
South Mountain Institute
1Golden’ Valley
Monroe McDonald
Watkins Farm
J. M. Devinney
Claude Elmore
Tate's Garage
Studebaker
Dodge
N. J. James
Florida
Cliffside Mil
Boy Scouts
Spindale Furniture Co
Star Furniture Co
Henrietta Mills
Farmers Bank
Keeter Hardware Co
Forest City Motor Co
Rally Day at Presbyterian Church Inspires Youth
Rutherfordton notes report a Sunday rally day at the Presbyterian church featuring a pageant with six foreign mission stations, songs, recitations, and talks by Miss Jackson of Louisville. She urged education and service, highlighting the student loan fund aiding girls and boys to pursue schooling and future lifework in religious service.
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Sarah
Tle
Southern Presbyterian Church of America
Miss Jackson
H. H. Sweets
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief
Louisville
Jay
The
Presbyterian Church
Last Sunday of Conference drives church services
HODIST CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS invite all members to attend next Sunday preaching at Pleasant Grove at 11 and Forest City at 7 30. Stewards work on full financial reports for salaries and benevolences as revivals bring many new members. Pastor W R Ware notes blessings and expects more arrivals, urging thankful and prayerful attendance for a year end climax.
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Pleasant Grove
Forest City
W. R. Ware
Mammoth sweet potatoes arrive at The Courier
Mr M D Carson a prominent farmer of route 8 Bostic called at The Courier office last weekend and left two mammoth sweet potatoes weighing 7 12 pounds. They were valued at 52 cents at current prices as computed by neighbor Clyde Whisnant. Rutherford county farmers are urged to consider growing sweet potatoes for a reliable market and good prices.
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M. D. Carson
Route 8
Bostic
Courier
Clyde Whisnant
Rutherford County
Presbyterians Begin Revival in November Forest City
Rev William Black D D Synod evangelist for North Carolina will begin a series of revival services at Forest City Presbyterian Church on Tuesday November 22 He is described as the leading evangelist of the state and the presbytery alliance invites all Christians to join in the revival as faith and spiritual struggle are urged in the community.
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William Black
D. D
North Carolina
Charlotte
N. C
Forest City Presbyterian Church
Black
Presbyterian Church
Iber
Jesus Christ
Forest City
Correction on Spindale depot staff mix up
The Courier corrects a prior report misnaming Clarence Griffin as depot agent for Southern Railway at Spindale. Griffin is a chipping clerk, and Paul Moore remains as depot agent with no resignation planned.
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Clarence Griffin
Spindale
The
Southern Railway Co
Griffin
Paul Moore
Revival Meeting at Wesleyan Methodist Church Begins Sunday
Announcement Sunday that revival services start Sunday morning October 11 at the Wesleyan Methodist church and continue indefinitely Rev. G F Settlemyre will preach Efforts are being made to secure special singing help Good preaching strong congregational singing and special selections expected Cooperation and attendance urged from townspeople and community members
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Wesleyan Methodist
G. F. Settlemyre
Public Schools Open Oct 19 In Rutherford County
At the Rutherford County Board of Education meeting the opening date for public schools was set for October 19. Many larger centers have already begun, and by October 18 most of the county’s 9000 school children will be back at work. Clyde A. Erwin, newly elected superintendent, expects strong community cooperation to support an efficient administration amidst a largely complete consolidation program and modern school buildings.
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Rutherford County
Clyde A. Erwin
Whisnants Plan Move to Hendersonville Realty, Electrical Ventures
Mr and Mrs T C Whisnant and their family will leave Monday for Hendersonville where they will establish a new home. Mr Whisnant plans to enter real estate there and his son Hugh, formerly manager of the Electric Service Co here, will start an electrical business in Hendersonville.
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T. C. Whisnant
Hendersonville
Blanton Biggerstaff Enters Bakery Business at Lenoir
Forest City man R Blanton Biggerstaff and H D Mayhew former Carolina Bakery Co join as new owners of Le noir Bakery in Lenoir. They left Oct 8 to assume charge. Biggerstaff, son of R E Biggerstaff, has worked with C C Blanton. Mayhew is an experienced baker. Mayhews wife Marie Padgett is Charlotte native and relative of Padgett and Hague Padgett and Mrs Geo Carpenter.
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R. Blanton Biggersaff
Forest City
H. D. Mayhew
Carolina Bakery Co
Charlotte
Lenoir Bakery
Lenoir
Mr. Biggerstaff
R. E. Biggerstaff
C. C. Blanton
Mayhew
Birthday party for Trilby Hewitt on King St
On Friday Oct 2 from 4 to 6 Trilby Hewitt celebrated her fourth birthday at home on King St Mary. Games delighted guests with Steven Mullican winning first prize a candy box for finding the most animal cakes hidden around. Favors were pink and white combs and harps for girls and boys. A decorated birthday cake with pink candles, ice cream and cakes were served along with pink bankers and mints. Those present included Marguerite Huntley Alice Louise Minish Frances Dorsey Burnice Dorsey Alice King Martha Alexander Jerry Horn Christine Bravery James Hemphill Arthur McDaniel Jr AW left wishing Trilby many happy returns of the day.
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Trilby Hewitt
King St. Mary
Steven Mullican
Marguerite Huntley
Alice Louise Minish
Frances and Burnice Dorsey
Alice King
Martha Alexander
Jerry Horn
Christine McBravery
James Hemphill
Steve Mullican
Arthur McDaniel, Jr
Trilby
Jaay
Captain W. E. Weaver Visits The Courier Office
Capt. W. E. Weaver of Weaver ville, father of Congressman Zeb Weaver, called at The Courier office last week. A Confederate veteran, he remains vigorous at 85 and fondly loyal to the South. he attended Shelby fair and plans to visit the forthcoming local fair. He captained Company H of the 29th Regiment and fought with the Army of the West. he supports his son’s bid for Congress and speaks with pride and zeal.
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W. E. Weaver
Weaverville
Zeb Weaver
Courier
Army of the West
Congress
Big County Fair Draws Record Crowds at Rutherford County
Rutherford county's county fair reports daily crowds between 5 000 and 10 000 with large nighttime attendance. Visitors from Spartanburg boost the event as officials promise nonstop activities, exhibits, booths, races and nightly fireworks.
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Rutherford County
Wes
Spartanburg
Felix James Dies After Long Illness At Alexander
Felix James died at his home in Alexander Tuesday from stomach cancer after a prolonged illness. He was about 50, survived by his wife, a Methodist and Mason, valued worker at Alexander Mills. Burial followed Wednesday at High Schoals church.
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Felix James
Alexander
James
Methodist Church
Alexander Mills
High Schoals
Mt Pleasant B Y P U elects new officers
Mt Pleasant B Y P U met on Sunday September 27 and elected officers: President Erothy McDaniel, Vice President Ola Mae Matheny, Secretary Flora McDaniel, Corresponding Secretary Bruce Fortune, Treasurer Melvin Waters, Chorister Glen Toms, Organist Rabe Matheny. The group vows continued progress in their work.
Revival Closes at First Baptist Church Service
The revival led by Dr. R J Bateman closed Wednesday night at First Baptist Church. The paper went to press before the end of the meeting, but the editor notes it was a wonderful act resulting in great good and promises a full review in upcoming issues.
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First Baptist
R. J. Bateman
Plaster Lime and Cement Ad at Plack Hardware Co
Plack Hardware Co offers plaster lime and cement supplies in a local hardware ad. Get the best for your city project with a focus on quality materials and reliable service.
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Plack Hardware Co
Bt City
Popular couples wed in Shelby double ceremony
Miss Blanche Wilson and Ryburn Yarbor Joyce married at the Methodist parsonage with Dr W R Ware officiating. Alma Blanton and B Roy Wilson also united. Both couples from Cleveland County, guests included relatives and friends, with the pair’s families noted for local teaching, sales and highway work. The newlyweds departed for a mountain tour to North Carolina and Tennessee.
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Blanche Wilson
Ryburn Yarbor
Alma Blanton
B. Roy Wilson
Cleveland County
W. R. Ware
Yarbor
Wilson
Déttor
Mrs. Ware
Mr. Wilson
Max Wilson
Shelby
Mr. Yarbor
J. A. Yarbor
State Highway Commission
Joe E. Blanton
Shelby Graded School
Liggett-Myers
North Carolina
Pennessee
Revival Meeting at Bostic Church Opens October 2
A revival will begin at Bostic church on Monday night October 2 led by Rev. I. D. Hartis with assistance from Rev. C. J. Black of First Baptist King's Mountain. Services daily at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. All denominations invited.
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Bostic Church
I. D. Hartis
C. J. Black
First Baptist Church of
King’s Mountain
Card of Thanks from Mrs. L. C. Lowrance and Children
The family expresses gratitude to friends for flowers and many kindnesses during the illness of their husband and father. They thank each and every one and say they feel very grateful.
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L. C. Lowrance
Cyclone Auction Co Real Estate Sale Ad
Real estate business offers buy or sell services at the right price. Cyclone Auction Co in Forest City advertises sales and listings for all kinds of property. Contact for sale or purchase needs.
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General Real Estate
Cyclone Auction CO
Forest City
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W- F. Wise
Drew Foreman
MT. Vernon Fair
Little Child
Mammoth
Presbyterians
Wm. Black
Blanton Biggerstaff
Big County Fair
MR. Felix James
Miss Wilson
Miss Blanton
Bie
Willams
New York
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