Leaves Large Sums To Banks From Thomas Estate
Mr J H Thomas former official of Farmers Bank and Trust left life insurance policies totaling 180000 across four banks in Rutherford County Mooresboro and related trusts. Farmers Bank holds 60000 policy on his life and 50000 payable to the bank plus 30000 to Rutherford County Bank Trust Co 10000 to Chimney Rock Trust and 30000 to Mooresboro Bank. A policy also pays 150 monthly on Mrs Thomas life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hu Thomas
Farmers Bank and Trust Company
Farmers Bank
Thomas
Addiiion
Rutherford County Bank & Trust Company
Chimney Rock Trust Company
Mooresboro Bank
Mooresboro
local business leader James Hiner Thomas dies at home
Former Farmers Bank & Trust Co. president James Hiner Thomas, a Rutherford County business figure, died at his home after a long illness. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. M. F. Moores with the Spindale Quartette performing. Thomas had been in declining health since January and had previously sought treatment in Florida. He was remembered for his care for the disadvantaged and his strong church involvement. Burial followed at Forest City Lodge cemetery with Masonic rites.
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James Hiner Thomas
Farmers Bank & Trust Co
Rutherford County
Thomas
Flrida
M. F. Moores
First Methodist Church
Spindale Quartette
Messrs. G
B. Howard
D. C. Cole
T. " Hendrix
J.W. Starnes
Moores
Mr. Moores
Iso
Thomas’ Christian ii
B. L. Smith
Ford
Super
Shelby
Smith
Ich Homes
Mr. Thomas
Mr. Smith
Jesus
Asheville
Carolina
Party To Honor Chairman Mull
Democratic leaders from the ninth and tenth districts attend a banquet at the George Vanderbilt hotel on September 19 to honor Odus M. Mull state Democratic chairman. Robert R. Reynolds leads arrangements aiming for 250 Western state Democrats. toast masters include Kingland and Dan Winkle. Expected guests include Governor Max Gardner, Clyde Hoey, Josiah W. Bailey, Zebulon Weaver, A. L. Bulwinkle, and Senator Lee Overman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
George Vanderbilt
Odus M. Mull
Robert R. Reynolds
Kingl
Dan Winkle
Buncombe County Bar Association
Max Gardner
Clyde Hoey
Shelby
Josiah W. Bailey
Raleigh
United ' States Senate
Zebulon Weaver
A. L. Bulwinkle
Lee Overman
Thieves abandon car and steal another vehicle
Chief Charles R. Price found an abandoned Tudor Whippet on Cherry Mountain street about eight oclock. The car had two Kentucky license tags and had been stolen from Asx Barber of Winchester Kentucky. Thieves ran over gas and abandoned the Whippet, then took a Buick sedan parked nearby belonging to Ezra Moore of Alexander. Buick license N C 331 356 and motor 1888679.
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Charles R. Price
Cherry Mountain Street
Kentucky
Asx Barber
Winchester
Ezra Moore
Alexander
Mator
Miss Eunice Hicks Weds Howard Clark at Cliffside
Miss Eunice Grace Hicks became the bride of Howard Clark at High noon Aug 24 at Mount Pleasant church near Cliffside. The ceremony was conducted by Dr. T C Holland. Mrs Clark, educated at Limestone college and Lenoir Rhyne, has taught in Rutherford schools. Mr Clark, son of Haywood Clark, studied at NC State and works as an electrical engineer in Martinsville VA. The couple left for Virginia after the ceremony.
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Cliffside
Mount Pleasant Church
Here
Eunice Grace Hicks
Howard Clark
T. C. Holland
Wake Forest College
Porto Rico
Clark
Limestone College
Gaffney
S.C
Lenoir-Rhyne
Hickory
Rutherford School
Haywood Clark
Lenoir
N. C. State College
Martinsville
Romina Theatre Reopens Under New Forest City Management
The Romina Theatre reopened Monday under new management by the B. and A Amusement Corporation with E F Caroline as manager. E F Caroline and assistant manager Dick Chastaine oversee a new talking equipment installation and aim to stabilize admission at ten and thirty cents while offering a distinctive homelike atmosphere. Chastaine, in charge of projection, has led the technical upgrade and brings extensive theatre experience from Chicago and Charlotte.
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Romina Theatre
Romina
E. F. Dardine
Daroline
Forest City
Film Booking House
Southeast
Tecal Playhouse
Caroline
Dick Chastaine
Chastaine
B. & A. Amusement Corporation
E. F. Caroline
Charlotte
Dardine
Moving Pictures
Chicago
Til
Voters register for utilities sale election
Four hundred sixty voters registered to vote in Rutherfordton for a special election next Tuesday to decide if public utilities plants will be sold or kept. About 480 voters registered in Spindale on the same question. Registrars were Baylus Justice in Rutherfordton and J H Hill in Spindale. Indications favor the sale, with about eighty percent more Spindale voters supporting it and most Rutherfordton voters also backing sale to Southern Public Utilities Company. Registration books closed Saturday night amid high interest and last minute registration efforts.
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Rutherfordton
Spindale
Baylus Justice
J. H. Hill
Southern Public Utilities Company
Piedmont Electric Co
Asheville
N. C
W. L. Horn
the Co
Stratford
Courier
P. A
First Bale Of Cotton Ginned At Avondale Mills
Mrss W. B Harrill of near Avondale reports the first bale of cotton ginned this year at the Avondale Mills gin on Tuesday morning. The event marks the season's initial cotton production.
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W. B Harrill
Avondale
Avondale Mills
Long resigns from First Industrial Bank Rutherfordton
Mr B H Long cashier at First Industrial Bank Rutherfordton resigns effective September 1. He is regarded as one of the state's best bankers and a substantial citizen. He will take a short vacation before starting a new position.
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B. H. Long
First Industrial Bank
Rutherfordton
Big Golf Invitational At Ruthford Country Club
Ruth ford Country Club hosts its first invitational golf tournament on September 11 12 and 18 inviting golfers from nearby clubs in four flights prizes for winner and runner-up. Notable players Allen Smith of Asheville and Fred Webb of Shelby are highlighted as strong contenders in a well attended event. The club reports its best year with peak course condition and growing daily play.
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Ruthford
Elub
Rame
Allen Smith
Asheville
Fred Webb
Shelby
Sedgefield
Forest City Installs House and Business Numbers
Forest City undertakes numbering of houses and places of business to secure free mail delivery. The work began last week and will be completed shortly.
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Forest City
Eli
The Romina Advances Sound Pictures At Forest City Theatre
The Romina has installed new sound equipment and will present talking pictures, comedies, and news to Rutherford county residents at popular prices. Patrons will be pleasantly surprised by the improved sound and the theatre’s commitment to quality entertainment.
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Romina
Forest City
Rutherford County
Rural towns would gain from utility plant sale
A long letter argues that selling the Piedmont and Southern Power lines could fund a larger, modern system, create jobs, and boost Rutherford County and Forest City. It notes past progress from electric service improvements, cheers continued reliable power, and urges voters to read Mr Horn’s broader case for regional benefit.
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Tey
Florence Mills
Southern Power Co
Jnc. W. Fox
Chelotic
N. C
Rutherford County
Forest City
Vlante
Heller
Tas
Markers for Confederate Veterans reach county buyers
The War Department will ship government markers to applicants nationwide, with Clarence Griffin reporting over five hundred requests in eighteen months. The county anticipates electrification improvements and a push to extend utilities, promoting home conveniences, tax impacts, and municipal finance during a period of recession. The author notes personal stake and urges voters to decide freely on the sale and its implications.
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Clarence Griffin
War Department
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Mull
Miss Eunice Hicks
Scahl’s
B. & A. Amusement Corp
C. C. Whitacre
Horn
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