Rutherford County Holds Moderately High Church Membership
The Department of Rural Social Economics at the University of North Carolina reports 18 657 Rutherford County residents belong to a church, 50 6 percent of the population, above the state average. Hertford leads with 74 9 percent, while Stokes is at 28 5 percent. The piece notes wide county variation and links low church participation to farm tenancy belts in cotton tobacco and mountain areas.
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Rutherford County
Department of Rural Social Economics
University of North Carolina
Hertford County
Stokes County
North Carolina
Wilson
Edgecombe
Pitt
Church membership patterns by North Carolina counties study
The analysis shows tenant children attend Sunday school less than owner children and low church membership in mountain and northern piedmont counties. Rural live-at-home counties with high farm ownership rank high. industrial and cotton-tobacco counties rank lower. southern border counties near average. no southern county ranks top.
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Mountain Counties
Piedmont
Mountain
Granville
Albemarle
Countie
South Carolina
Cherokee
Ocean
Tennessee
Mrs Moss Joins Red Cross Roll Call Work
Mrs. F. B. Moss, former county Public Welfare superintendent, now serves with the American Red Cross based in Washington, D. C. She will conduct Roll Call work in eastern North Carolina this fall.
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F. B. Moss
American
Red Cross
Washington, D. C
Roll Call
North Carolina
Ellenboro Defeats Lattimore School In Shutout
Ellenboro high school, dubbed the Country Gentlemen, won their sixth straight by blanking Mooresboro high 10-0 on Mooresboro’s diamond. Callahan allowed two hits, Owens pitched a shutout until two late hits and an error produced two runs for Mooresboro. The team also beat Harris High 12-2 last week, with strong hitting and solid defense.
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Ellenboro
Country Gentlemen
Ellenboro High School
Mooresboro High School
Callahan
Mooresboro
Cleveland
Harris High
Owens
Democrats On Battle Line In North Carolina Campaign
The Charlotte News reports Democrats in North Carolina rally to wage a political battle this fall against Republicans over prohibition. Clyde Hoey portrays Republicans as dry only for votes, noting NC enforcement and federal prosecutions. He contrasts state prohibition with national stance and predicts continued tension if Republicans hold power.
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North Carolina
Clyde Hoey
Randolph County
United States
Democratic Party
Republican Party
New Jersey
Dwight Morrow
Senate
Hoover
White House
Morrow
Charlotte News
Stag paint advertisement claims high quality
Farmers Hardware Co promotes Stag paint as a quality product with a bold claim that one gallon makes two, highlighting value in home painting supplies.
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Farmers Hardware Co
Prayer Meeting At Smiths Grove R 3
SMITHS GROVE Forest City R-3 September 1 invites community to a weekly prayer meeting every Wednesday at 7:30 pm. Family visitors include Claude Hudlow and children with Smiths. Local social notes mention visits among Crowder and Crofts families, and travels to Shelby and Kings Mountain.
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Forest City
R-3
Claude Hudlow
Roland Smith
Jennie Hudson
Emma Crowley
Pearl
Mary E
Ruth Crowder
T. W. Luckadoo
Race Path
W. P. Crowder
Shelby
Kings Mountain
A. L. Hardin
Forest Fortenberry
Charlie Lee
Lola
L. C
Pauline Crofts
Misses Pearl
Chimney Rock Visitor Buried in Covington Ky
Alexander G. Simrall 71 prominent Covington real estate and insurance man died at a local hospital after a short illness. He was visiting Chimney Rock with his family when cerebral hemorrhage struck. His remains were sent to Covington for burial. Survived by his widow two sons and brother G W Simrall president of a Covington bank.
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Asheville
Alexander G. Simrall
Covington
Ieal
Chimney Bock
Asheville Hospital
G. W. Simrall
Catawba County Leads in 4-H Short Course Attendance
Catawba county sent the largest 4-H delegation to the State College short course totaling 51 boys and 28 girls. The group represented the county in a statewide youth program with participants from multiple counties.
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Catawba County
State College
Dissolution Notice For Model Chevrolet Co In Forest City NC
J C Ellen sold his interest in the Model Chevrolet Co on August 8 1930. The firm will not be responsible for any debts contracted by the retiring party after publication of this notice. Model Chevrolet Co August 12 1980 Forest City North Carolina 45 41. Our own advice let the banks pay you interest they can afford it.
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J. C. Ellen
Model Chevrolet Co
Forest City
N.C
Aspergum claims swift relief for headaches and pain
An advertisement touts Dillard's Aspergum chewing gum as fast acting relief for head and tooth pain. It promises no bitter taste or choking, claiming the saliva carries a soothing, ongoing effect. The spot directs readers to mail order samples from Hest Products Corporation in Newark, New Jersey.
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Dillard
Dillard's
Hest Products Corporation
13Th Street
Newark
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Mrs. Moss
Lattimore School
N. C
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