First National Bank Elects Officers and Directors
At a meeting of the directors of the newly organized First National Bank W S Moss was elected president T R Padgett and J W W Dalton were named vice presidents G B Harrill became cashier and C C Riding attorney A 50 percent stock payment call and a six percent capital stock issue to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond were approved The rapid organization is noted as the fastest on record with a purchasing committee and other panels chosen for supplies and examinations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
W. S. Moss
T. R. Padgett
J. W W. Dalton
G. B. Harrill
C. C. Riding
Federal Re- Bank
Richmond
Mt Ux
Industrial Bank
Fire destroys home of J M Butler at Sandy Mush
The home of Mr. J M Butler near Sandy Mush burned Saturday night about eight. Loss set at five thousand dollars with furnishings all gone. Butler, away visiting relatives, later estimated his own loss around four thousand five hundred, partly insured. Neighbors noted a light before the blaze but couldn’t save the house. Butler, a leading farmer and dairyman of High Shoals township, expresses thanks for sympathy and donated goods. Cause of the fire remains unknown.
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J.M. Butler
Sandy Mush
J. M. Butler
Sandy Mushc
Butler
Forest City
R-1
Mr. Butler
Ner
High Shoals Township
Clyde R Hoey to Speak Friday at Cool Springs
Hon Clyde R Hoey of North Carolina will address a large audience at the Cool Springs school building Friday evening at 7:80 oclock. Plans aim to seat ten thousand voters with amplifiers to carry his speech across the town as Caroleen band advertises the big event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde R. Hoey
North Carolina
Cooligh School
Rutherford
Hoey
Rutherford County
Rotherfor
Caroleen
Mrs Harrill Pays First 1930 County Tax in Township
Mrs Harrill, renowned as a leading businesswoman, became the first resident in the township to settle her 1930 county taxes, handling a substantial estate with noted efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. D. Harrill
Rutherford county Democrats defy attacks in Courier clash
The Rutherfordton Sun and The Courier exchange sharp blasts as the Sun accuses editor Alcock and the Democratic party of misrepresentation and bias. The Courier defends its independence and vows to resist Republican attacks while previewing a claimed new weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamrick
Courier
Alcock
Republican
the Sun
Democratic Board of County Commissioners
Forest City
Rutherford County
Democratic
Democratic Party
Ruther‘s
Baptists Close Revival Meeting at First Baptist Church
The twenty one day evangelistic revival led by Dr. J. M. Haymore of Atlanta ended last Sunday night at the First Baptist Church. Over forty new members joined, about twenty five converts during the meeting and fifteen more by letter. Baptisms were performed Monday evening by Dr. W. A. Ayers as he urged young members and their parents to uphold church duties. Morning services drew larger crowds than ever, and Haymore’s inspirational preaching strengthened faith and town spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
J. M. Haymore
Atlanta
W. A. Ayers
Dr. Haymore
Johnson to Speak Here on Armistice Day
Judge Thomas L. Johnson of Ashe County, former superior court judge and 1936 gubernatorial candidate, will speak here on Armistice Day November 11. Armistice events begin with a band concert at 8 30, veterans register 8 30 to 10, parade forming at noon, floats and decorated cars in the parade, prizes for best floats, dinner for ex service men at Forest City High School, football game versus Kings Mountain, street stunts and athletic events, street dance to close.
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Cool Springs
Golden Tor
Christ Prep School
Christ School
Arden
Asheville
Inado
North Carolina
Kings
Mountain High
Hickory
Thomas L. Johnson
Ashele
Superior Court
Goveror
Johnson
Northrolina
Forest City High School
Kings Moon
Candidates in General Election list by district
The article lists general election candidates with party labels. Democratic nominees include Bailey Pritchard Weaver Berry Pell Small Barnhill Frizzelle Grady Cranmer Sinclair Devin Humphries Warlick Paul Turner Rogers Downing and Republican nominees include Pritchard Jackson Greer Prevette Campbell Humphries Turner Downing and other districts with no Republican candidates noted. The slate covers United States Senate to Court and Commission posts across multiple districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Zebulon Weaver
Brownlow Jackson
Nathan O’berry
J. G. Greer
Corporation Commission
George P. Pell
Stanley Winborne
J. T. Prevette
B. C. Campbell
Superior Center
L. Small (D); First District: W. Barnhill (D) Second District; J Paul Frizzelle
Henry A Grady
E. H. Cranmer
Neil Angus Sinclair
William A. Devin
John D. Humphries
W. F. Harding
Wilson Warlick
John D. Paul
Local Revival Leader Preaches Across the South
The evangelist Dr. Haymore has delivered more than five hundred sermons in southern churches this year. Q. L. Frye of Hickory led the singing, now in his fourth revival in this church. Frye’s singing year has been unusually strong while he also assists at a Greensboro meeting.
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Haymore
Southland
Q. L. Frye
Hickory
Frye
Greensboro
Rutherfordton Rumpus Highlights Election Tactics
Republicans confronted the Green Hill registrar George Biggerstaff after attempting to register two Rutherfordton Republicans who failed the educational test. The incident, cited as intimidation, prompted a push for support of Democratic candidates including R Coffield and M D Dickerson, with praise for Sheriff W C Hardin and others in Rutherford county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton Township
Green Hill
George” Biggerstaff
Rutherford County
Power shutoff Sunday for repairs at Hardware Co
City authorities announce a power outage Sunday from two to five o'clock to permit workers to repair tines grate fenders and stoves at Hardware Co. The disruption affects local residents during the stated window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardware Co
Last Appeal to Rutherford County Democrats in Election
A Rutherford County newspaper urges Democrats to vote straight Democratic on election day November 4. It accuses Fred Hamrick and the Independent Rutherford Sun editor John Ed Pearce of trying to split the party and warns Republicans seek a foothold through dissension. The piece calls Democrats to stand united at the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford County
Fred Hamrick
Courier
Sun
Dunagan
Democratic Party
Alcock
John Ed Pearce
Kentucky
the Sun
Rutherford Sun
Pineville
Hamrick
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NEW Bank
Ww. S. Moss
G B. Harrill
Shelby Orator
Cathepaign
Independent
Rutherfordton Sun
Baptists Close Revival Meeting
J. L. Johnson
United States Senate
Josiah W Bailey
George M. Pritchard
R. Coffield
C. R. Coffield
Ellenboro
Seaboard Railway
W. C. Geer
Geer
Dickerson
Col. M. D. Dickerson
W. C. Hardin
Hardin
Minnie E. Blanton
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