County consolidation debate cited in state farm notes
The Brevard News comment on consolidation argues small counties with limited tax bases burden taxpayers and hinder schools and services. It notes advances in communication and transport allow centralization, suggesting one larger county could run institutions more efficiently and reduce taxes.
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Brevard News
Mt. Airy Times
Times
Raleigh
United States
North Carolina
Ornamenting the Monument at Kings Mountain Battle Ground
George Jones heads Valdesian Nurseries at Bostic proposing evergreen and flower surrounding around the Kings Mountain Battle Ground monument. He aims to beautify the site before the October 7 event, planning a one day setup that would create a permanent greenery setting pleasing to visitors and President Hoover’s contingent.
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George Jones
George
Nuirseries
Bostic
Forest City
Kings Mountain Battle Ground
Hoover F
Jones
Charlotte Observer
County Consolidation Question Gains Steam In Debate
A growing public discussion questions merging small counties to save money. Proponents say one government, one jail, and one court could handle multiple counties, reducing expenses. Opponents warn of loss of local control and service impacts.
Stolen Goods Recovered Near State Line
Serg A A Price and Detective Luther Thomas recovered about 40 000 cigarettes and five tires stolen from the Southern Railway depot last week. The items were found hidden in woods near the state line on the road from Sandy Mush to Chesnee. No suspects named. officers praised for the recovery amid reports of a separate depot break in at C C I C last week.
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Serg. A. A. Price
Luther Thomas
Southern Railway
State Line
Sandy Mush
Chesnee
Famous Story And Melody In Her Man
The song Frankie and Johnnie has traveled the world and become a classic, now immortalized on film as Her Man. Pathe presents the picture based on the song’s characters at Romina Theatre, showing Monday and Tuesday next week.
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Frankie
Johnnie
Carl Sandburg
Mishrdlen
Pathe
Romina Theatre
Administrator's Notice for J H Thomas Estate
G B Harrill administrator of J H Thomas deceased Rutherford County North Carolina calls all creditors to exhibit claims by September 24 1931 or be barred. Debtors must pay promptly. Notice dated September 24 1930 from Forest City NC and attorney Ryburn Hoey 51 41 Thomas.
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J. H. Thomas
Rutherford Count
North Carolina
Forest City
G. B. Harrill
J. 1
Ryburn & Hoey
Thomas
Timmermans host Neely honors with bridge party
Henrietta notes a Monday evening bridge party in honor of Miss Ollie Neely of Atlanta with six tables and top prizes to Miss Virginia Poole and Mr. S. J. Asbury Jr. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Hand, Clyde Mahaffee, Frank Edwards, H. J. Robertson, Robt. Neel, W. B. Phillips, Ruth Robertson, and others from Shelby. A salad and ice course followed.
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Henrietta
J. F. Timmerman
Ollie Neely
Atlanta
F. C. Hand
Bridge
Virginia Poole
S. J. Asbury, Jr
Neely
Timmerman
Clyde Mahaffee
Frank Edwards
H. J. Robertson
S. J. Asbury
T. ©. Lovelace
Robt. Neel
W. B. Phillips
Ruth Robertson
Miss Neely
Messrs
Spencer
W. Louis Smith
Joe Whistnant
J. Abernethy
Shelby
Goldie Morissette
Iss Morrissette
Cleo Lane
Forest City
W. S. Moore
North Wilkesboro
Moore
Birthday Dinner Honors Mr. Jim Goode in Forest City
Forest City R-2 held a birthday dinner Sunday for Mr. Jim Goode. A large crowd attended in the community gathering to honor him.
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Forest City
R-2
Jim Goode
Graham Cash Co to Open Thursday in Forest City
Workmen finish the Alexander building on Main as the Graham Cash Co opens in Forest City on Thursday October 2. The Spartanburg firm with branches will feature dry goods shoes hosiery and underwear. J Q Davis named manager and will relocate his family here. Local help will be employed, staff details to follow.
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Alexander
Main Street
Graham Cash Co
Forest City
Graham
Spartanburg
South
J. Q. Davis
Davis
Greer
S. C
Courier
Catches a big one on Lake James
John Poole of this city caught a seven and a quarter pound black bass while fishing at Lake James on Tuesday around five in the afternoon. He fished with R L Reinhardt and Mays Flack, each landing a nice string of bass.
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Lake James
John Poole
R. L. Reinhardt
Mays Flack
Rutherford fair opens with wide exhibits across counties
The Rutherford fair opened Tuesday featuring mills, seeds, grain and Purina products from Spindale and Forest City exhibitors. Electric goods by Electric Appliance Co of Forest City and a Southern Public Utilities booth were highlighted as Mrs. I J Brownlee prepared cooking demonstrations later in the week. Exhibits covered flowers, crops, canned goods, vegetables, crafts, and pure bred livestock from Polk Henderson McDowell and Rutherford counties.
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Woods Seeds
Spindale Mills
Spindale
Spindale Group of
Forest City Seed and Fertilizer Company
Spartan
W. R. Magness
Forest City
Cliffside Mills
Purina
Eagle, Roller Mills
Shelby
Electric Appliance Company
Southern Public Utilities Company
Charlotte
L. F. Camp
I. J. Brownlee
Spartanburg
Polk
Henderson
McDowell
Rutherford
Notice of Tax Foreclosure Sale in Rutherford County
A notice states a tax foreclosure sale pending in Rutherford County Superior Court in the case J. W. Bright vs. L. B. Lovelace et al. The commissioner will sell at public auction at the courthouse door in Rutherfordton on Thursday October 23, 1930 around 12 o'clock for about 19 acres in Colfax township known as the L. B. Lovelace place. Also includes a period advertisement mix of local store copy and product offers from Stahl's Ten Cent Stores and others.
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Rutherford County
J. W. Bright
L. B. Lovelace
Rutherfordton
N. C
Colfax Township
North Carolina
Willis Womack
Ida Roberson
Irvin Melton
Edney Green
Sheriff Martin
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Zebulon Weaver
State Corporation Comm
George P. Pell
Soli
18Th Judicial District
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Marion
State Senate
Peyton McSwain
W. K. McLean
Tryon
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S Crake
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J. P. Jones
Geo
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Board of Education
J. T. Harris
W. W. Nanney
J. C. Hames
C. Hightower
Henrietta News
Rutherford Fair
B. T. Jones, JR
E. E. McCurry
Wonderful Values
Stahl’s
Ten Cent
J. E. Stokes
Mohawk, Fla
Reuben McBrayer
Forest City Furniture Co
Florentine
Turnip Seed
Farm Vs Hardware Co
Baltimore American
Atlanta Journal
Stahl
Paragon Furniture Company
Furni
Florence Mills
Forest City, N. C
Dr.Mires
Tig
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