State Welfare Conference Meets in Rutherfordton
The annual State Welfare Conference for the em district, comprising nineteen counties, convenes in Rutherfordton on Friday October 22. District meetings spread across Wilmington Goldsboro Edenton and Rutherfordton with a Western session in Rutherfordton chaired by Mrs. Fannie W. Cantrell. Attendees include county superintendents welfare boards and education officials. An excerpted program outlines devotions, resource planning, Pellagra control, truancy and mental capacity topics, with luncheon speakers and regional officials.
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Em District Welfare Association
Rutherfordton
State Welfare
Wilmington
Goldsboro
Edenton
Southwestern
Gasia
Fannie W. Cantrell
Public Welfare
Rutford County
Clay
Jackson
Haywood
Henderson
Brn- Madison
Yancey
Mitchelley
Burke
Rutherfordand
Polk
Rutherford County Welfare Department
Taxpayers' Meeting Next Monday at Rutherfordton Court House
A Rutherford county taxpayers meeting is convened for next Monday morning at 10 30 in Rutherfordton Court House. All interested in the tax situation are urged to attend.
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Rutherford County
Court House
Rutherfordton
Forest City Plans Big Cooperative Trade Event
Forest City prepares for a two day trade event on Friday and Saturday October 30 and 31. Kiwanis members spearhead a city wide plan with merchant participation and free tickets on 50 cent purchases for a chance at three gold prizes totaling 50 dollars. Details on prize awards are pending release as committees finalize arrangements.
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Kiwanis Club
Forest City
Commercial Typewriting Class at Cool Springs School
Forest City area residents may join a new typewriting and shorthand class at Cool Springs School. The course costs 1.50 per month, meets at 7:09 p.m. on weeknights, and accommodates only twenty students. High school graduates without typing or shorthand will be admitted. applications are taken in order. Contact J. W. Bakes at Cool Springs 86. Classes start Wednesday October 15.
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Forest City
J. W. Bakes
Cool Springs
Funeral for Infant Buried at Providen
The infant child of Mr and Mrs L G Penson was laid to rest Wednesday at 1 pm with Rev Hill Kiser conducting the funeral. Mrs Charles Z Flack and Mrs John Dalton attended the annual state convention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy in Charlotte. Western district officers met with Mrs Fannie W Cantrell Rutherford county public welfare chair presiding and Mrs R D Wall Newland NC secretary.
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L. G. Penson
Providen
Hill Kiser
Charles Z. Flack
John Dalton
The
United Daughtef the Confederacy
Charotte
Child Welfare Department
Raleigh
N.G
Western District
Fannie W. Cantrell
Rutherford County
R. D. Wall
Newland
N. C
Union Mills Hosts Rutherford County Club Meeting
The October Rutherford County Club session meets Friday at one at Union Mills in Alexander Schools Inc. The school children under Prof. W. E. Sweatt perform a program and lunch is served. The event aims to showcase Alexander schools’ work and educate members on their efforts. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Ben Towery at Golden Valley Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Ben Towery
Schools, Inc
Rutherford County Club
Union Mills
Alexander Schools, Inc
W. E. Sweatt
Alexander Schools
Fellowship Day at Pleasant Grove Church
Pleasant Grove church hosts Fellowship Day next Sunday October 18 with special speakers and music all day. Morning and afternoon sessions include dinner on the grounds. Attendees are urged to come, bring a basket, and join the community gathering.
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Pleasant Grove Church
Brutality of Kangaroo Court in Rutherford Jail
Editor describes a jail court run by hardened inmates in Rutherford County. He alleges arrestees, often unable to post bond, are charged with jailbreaking or related offenses, fined, and beaten if unable to pay. He cites a recent case where a first-time offender suffered severe injuries in jail before a weak prosecution.
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Courier
Rutherford County
Lall
Recorder's Court
North Carolina
Aged man found dead at Thermal City home
C. C. Koone, 77 known as Uncle Dock, was discovered dead Friday morning in his Thermal City residence after neighbors forced entry. He lived alone, had not been seen since Tuesday, and died of probable heart attack with doors locked. Funeral held Friday. survived by sister Mrs. R. V. Flack and several relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thermal City
C. C. Koone
Uncle Dock
Montford Cove
Mt Pleasant School to Open Monday Morning
Mt Pleasant grammar school will reopen Monday morning after a closure to aid crop gathering. Announcement was made by Prof J W Eakes.
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MT. Pleasant School
Mt. Pleasant Grammar School
J. W. Eakes
Resignation of Cliffside YMCA Leader B E Roach
The Courier chronicles the resignation of B E Roach secretary of Cliffside YMCA and Haynes Memorial Building custodian and longtime Cliffside News editor. Health concerns prompted retirement to Harris home, with hope he returns to serve the community after rest.
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Courier
B. E. Roach
Haynes Memorial
Cliffside News
Cliffside
Harris
Roach
Baptist Church
Boy Scouts of America
Publcity
Cliffside Baptist Church
Bréadus E. Roach
Brother Roach
Sandy Run Baptists conclude 42nd annual session
The Sandy Run Baptist Association met October 7 and 8 at Alexander church for its 42nd session. Officers elected included moderator Rev. C C Matheny and treasurer J A Hunnicutt. Resolutions opposed 18th amendment modification, pool rooms, gambling. about 600 fed daily. 12 000 members across 51 churches in four counties. Next session at High School church near Henrietta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Mill
Sandy Run
George Burnett
Memphis
Tenn
Stewards
Perry Morgan
Raleigh
Thurs
Zeno Wall
Shelby
Luther Little
Charlotte
Alexander Church
High Schoals
Henrietta
Sandy Run Association
Rutherford
Cleveland
Polk
Cherokee County
S.C
Forest City installs new police chief F R Austin
F R Austin of Lenoir becomes Forest City chief of police replacing J H Randall. Former Salem lieutenant brings years of service and steady record, while church notes and resolutions praise outgoing chief and extend best wishes to the new leader for continued public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
R. F.austin
Lenoir
Austin
Salem
City Pond
J. H. Randall
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State Welfare Conference
Nothmal Hotel
Nexitrati
Rey Hoyle
State Association of County Superintendents of Publc Welfare
George Lawrence
F. H. Coffey
Lenoir Kent- Coffey Mfg. C
Cora Lee Sikes
Rutherndton School
R. W. Henninger
John Amilton
State Board of Health
N.C
Clyde A. Br
Omer Henry
Waynesville
Sessim Mn
C. F. Gold
W. T. Bost
Stats Board
Mir
Albert Coates
Chapel Hill
Sme
W. B. Waddell
Lily E. Mitchell
Taxpayers’ Meeting
Golden Valley Lady
Bostic
Golden Valley Methodist Church
Ben Towery
Kingston West
Green
Towery
Lettie Melton
Joe Irrancis Smanley
Joe Harrison
Messrs
Rufus Towery
Mack Towery
Oliver Melton
Ck Melton
Pleasant Grove
Kangaroo Court
R. C. C. Koone
Louise Camp
Mabel Scruggs
Chesnee
Clarence Broswell
Spruce Pine
Clifford Harris
Cowpens, S. C
Denis Gamble
Amos Nanney
John Lee Roberson
Sunder
Ridings
Baptists OF
F. Austin
F. L. Smith
Brother Road
County
Biblical Recorder
Chas. McCurry
B. E. Gold
D. C. Whitaker
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