Three Ring Motor Truck Circus To Exhibit Here
Downie Bros. Circus arrives with a fleet of motor trucks replacing trains. The parade features 49 motor trucks and a vast tent with two rings and an elevated stage. Acts include De Homan family contortionists, aerials, trained animals, elephants led by N. W. McKay, and a 25‑member clown troupe led by Brownie Silverlake.
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Downie Bros
de Homan
Silverlakes
Irma Wilson
Steve Oris
Montana Cowboy
Mansfields
Fidell Ortega
Vernon West
Franklin Bros
Vernon Ott
Capt
Terp
Walace Smithely
N. W. McKay
Tusko
Teddy
New York
Brownie Silverlake
Bruce la Farra
George Everett
Barton
Frank Barteau
Downie Bros. Circus
Wiltru
Shiloh News Deaths Toll Local Family Tributes
Rutherfordton area notes a funeral and obituaries for Mrs Landrum Tate age 41 mother of 12 with nine surviving children and others. burial at Kistler's Chapel with flowers. Also seeds Mrs James Bradley buried at Shiloh. several local visitors and family details follow amid community notes and upcoming Bethany singing convention plans.
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Rutherfordton
Route 1
Landrum Tate
Alton
Mellie
Avis
Libbie
Wilbur
Gertie
Herman
Jennie
Lucy
Jason Cole
Kistler’s Chapel
James Bradley
Shiloh
Inman
S. C
Ellenboro
Lester Culbreth
Martin Bradley
Secret wedding of Wilkerson Hemphill in Montford's Cove
Miss Davie Wilkerson and Morris Hemphill wed secretly June 27 at Rev Huntley home in Oakland. Hemphill, ex soldier of World War I in Thirtieth Division. Wilkerson, daughter of J W Wilkerson, deceased, formerly of Montford's Cove. They plan to reside in Montford's Cove and are warmly congratulated by county friends.
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Montford’s Cove
Davie Wilkerson
Morris Hemphill
League of Women Voters to Meet October 28th
Rutherford County League of Women Voters meets at Cool Springs High School Thursday October 28 at 3 30 p m Miss E Grace Miller of Asheville will discuss Infancy and Maternity and Mr R E Price of Rutherfordton will discuss The Needs of Rutherford County Ladies urged to attend this meeting
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Rutherford County League of Women Voters
Cool Springs High School
E. Grace Miller
Asheville
R. E. Price
Rutherfordton
Rutherford County
Water and Light Bills Due by the Tenth
An ordinance in this issue requires water and light bills after November 1 to be paid by the tenth of each month or incur a penalty. Patrons previously had until the fifteenth, but bills will be mailed earlier so the payment period remains the same after receipt.
Jazz program with priced showings and timing
Liam Allison presents a jazz lineup featuring latest numbers and standard pieces. Ticket prices are 90 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. Two performances scheduled at 2 15 p m and 8 15 p m with doors opening one hour earlier.
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Liam Allison
Fried Chicken Origin Tale From Long Ago
A humorous school column recounts a 2000 year old tale of fried chicken origins. Arma Catchup allegedly cooked the bird in flour and lard as his house burned, yielding the first fried chicken after tasting it by accident. The piece includes student quotes and a chapel talk promoting leadership and Christian values.
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Rattletrap
Sleepersville
Arma Catchup
Piney region growers eye harvest of home grown crop
Growers in Western North Carolina plan a fall harvest of loins? no. The text notes a fine crop in the Piedmont and Coastal sections to learn the quality of this home grown product.
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North Caropies
Lina
Piedmont
Franklin County Farmers Tie Pine Timber Sale Pact
A cooperative of Franklin County farmers bands together to sell pine timber, securing a net price of $10 per thousand feet through collective bargaining and joint marketing efforts aimed at improving proceeds for each member.
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Franklin County
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