Rutherfordton slayer jailed after second-degree murder verdict
Rutherfordton August 31 The jury found Fred Smart guilty of second degree murder in the killing of Forest City Chief of Police Price. Judge Cameron F McRae sentenced Smart to 30 years in the state prison, rejecting calls for 20 to 30 years. The case drew a large crowd as witnesses testified Smart showed no emotion at sentencing.
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Cameron McRae
Fred Smart
Rutherfordton
Cameron F. McRae
Smart
Price
Forest City
McRae
J. Will Press, Jr
Austin A. Pric
Forrest City
Judge's Charge to Jury in Trial of Fred Smart
Friday morning the courtroom filled as the state described how Smart killed Chief Pri. The defense called five witnesses saying Smart was intoxicated, with one jail witness stating Smart entered drunk and lightly conscious, a foot wound noted. Doctors testified Smart knew right from wrong. A minister and witnesses placed Smart drinking earlier, while others recalled recognitions and voice cues. Proceedings stressed verdict implications. speeches stretched, adjournment set for Saturday morning.
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Fred Smart
Pri
Julius Hardin
J. Downey
W. B. Marks
J. H. Mayse
Smart
Mike Morrow
Morrow
W. C. Bostie
Cly Hardin
F. F. Black
Forest City
Sma
Tim
Yates Durcan
G. B. Harvill
Lawrence Roberson
Roberson
Troy Green
Murphy
J. L. Murphy
Hickory
J. L. Dockery
C. C. Ridings
N. C. Harris
Clyde Hoey
Shelby
Judge Webb orders $25,000 judgment against Forest City bank directors
In Asheville a U S district court ordered a $25,000 judgment with interest from May 28 1930 in favor of Metropolitan Casualty Insurance Company of New York against T B Lovelace C C Moore and B C Horne residents of Forest City The case stems from the Farmers Bank and Trust Company failure at Forest City on February 4 1929 and a $25 000 depository bond indemnified by the three defendants The action was filed March 21 1931 after Metropolitan Casualty paid the bond to Rutherford County and sought recovery from the three stockholders who signed the guaranteeing bond
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Asheville
E. Yates Webb
U.S. District Court
Metropolitan Casualty Insurance Company
New York
T. B. Lovelace
C. C. Moore
B. C. Horne
Forest City
Farmers Bank and Trust Company
Rutherford County
Rutherford County Board of Coin
Board of Commissioners
Messrs
Moore
Lovelace
Horn
Board of Commisioners
Rutherford
Alexander to Play Gastonia in Week of Series
F C Alexander schedules a week of games against Gastonia Weavers. Three former Forest City players Ed Cross Red Costner and Bobby Forbes star for Alexander. Gastonia adds several Marion players to bolster their lineup for the series.
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Gastonia Weavers
Forest City
Ed Cross
Red Costner
Bobby Forbes
Gastonia
Marion
Harrill Awarded North Carolina Safety Essay Prize
Mr Ernest Harrill, a thirteen year old, received notice from the Highway Education Board in Washington DC that his essay in the Tenth Annual Street and Highway Campaign won the North Carolina state prize. The award includes a check for five dollars and a bronze medal to be sent later. congratulations are offered and the hope for continued safety interest in future years. Mr Harrill is the son of Mr and Mrs Buren Harrill and this is his second year in high school.
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Ernest Harrill
Highway Education Board
Washington, D. C
North Caro
Buren Harrill
Baptist Pastor to Repeat School Sermon
The pastor of the First Baptist church will repeat a sermon in support of schools teachers and parents next Sunday at 11 o clock. The schools teachers and parents receive a special invitation to attend and the public is cordially invited.
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First Baptist Church
Spindale Notes and Court News From Local Reports
Spindale notes report visitors from Wadesboro and Carolina Beach visits. Juries deliberated in a murder case with a verdict of second degree murder and a 30 year sentence. Smart was moved to Raleigh to begin serving the term accompanied by deputies.
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Smart
Raleigh
A . A. McFarland
Charles McFarland
Costner
Fall Term Chvel Court in Session at Rutherfordton
The fall term of Superior Court for civil cases convened in Rutherfordton with Judge H Hoyle Sink presiding. A heavy docket faces two weeks with divorces granted and multiple Corporation Commission and Bank actions continued or settled, including consent judgments and non suits.
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H. Hoyle Sink
Rutherfordton
Superior Court
Estelle Robertson
Preston Robertson
Lillian
Toney
Laxton Toney
Hattie
Dyer Head
Rucker Head
H. G. Payne
Essie Payne
Woman's Club Seeks Canned Fruit and Magazines
Welfare chairman Mrs Mc Daniel urges attendees to bring a can or jar of fruit jelly vegetables or magazines to today's meeting. Abundant donations will be stored by the welfare department for future use.
Watermelon Goodwill From County Farmer Bastie
Mr. P. V. Bastie, a champion cotton grower, presented The Courier with a fine forty-pound watermelon last Monday. The county’s outstanding farmer earns thanks and compliments as a good friend of The Courier.
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P. V. Bastie
Bastie
Courier
Forest City Woman's Club to Meet and Plan
The Forest City Woman's Club opens its fall season with a Thursday 3 45 PM meeting at Mrs GC Me Daniel home with several associate hostesses. New and old members are urged to attend as a $1.00 annual fee allows association with any department including a forthcoming drama and art segment. The piece highlights national federation talks with Mrs John F Sippel and Mrs Hoover on economic relief, community action, and maintaining morale during hardship.
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Forest City Woman's Club
Daniel
J. W. Morgan
B. T. Jones
S. J. Asbury, Jr
Woman's Club
National Federation
John F. Sippel
Herbert Hoovers
Sippel
Hoover
America
Parent-Teachers Association
Organizations For Prevention and Control
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