Rutherford County Surpasses Victory Loan Quota by 60 Percent
Rutherford County reports show total Victory Loan sales at 1 374 002 dollars against an 886 000 dollar countywide quota. W O Hicks states bonds and other bonds exceeded targets with high oversales across communities, marking one of the county s most difficult drives. Final figures expected to rise over 500 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford County
W. W. Hicks
St Irford County
Hicks
Couny
Rutherford
Dare Short
Powell
Goveernment
Harris Herald Announces Rutherford County Negro Newspaper
The Harris Herald announces a new publication catering to Rutherford County African Americans. Leaders of the Negro citizenry and local business advertise heavily, with strong subscriptions and support noted. The editors urge all county Negro residents and former Rutherford residents to subscribe at once.
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Harris Herald
Rutherford County
Rutherford
Rutherford Prescv
Lst
Community notices and clerical news from Hendersonville area
Local column notes personnel changes and church appointments including Rev. C. G. McKinney as P B of the Hendersonville district and Rev. A. M. Goodwin succeeding Rev. McKinney at St John Church. Reports on ex-service court reporters and university students visiting homes during Christmas, plus family military service tally and bean crop notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Petty
Doggett Grove
Thame
G. I
C. G. McKinney
St. John Church
Rutherfordton
P. B
Hendersonville
A. M. Goodwin
Lexington
McKinney
St. John
W. R. Bomer
New Bethel
Forest City
L. B. Burge
Spindate
Ruth Goode
Allen Home
Asheville
Margaret Bristol
Helen Williamson
John C. Smith University
Charlotte
Dorothy Davis
Livingstone College
Salisbury
Louise Miller
A. & T. College
Greensboro
Mildred Seller
Evelyn Faulk
Shane University
Raleigh
Johnnie Ray Camp
Fort Leonard Wood
Ben Camp
Will Bristol
Avondale
U. S
John
William
Frank
George
Graham‘town
R. M. Mitchell
Proclamation for Sesqui centennial of A M E Zion Church
The document proclaims the sesquicentennial of the A M E Zion Church founded in New York City in 1796, noting its national reach, race uplift work, and leadership in education and social progress. It envisions 1940 as the 150th anniversary with forward plans amid wartime expansion and ongoing needs for church institutions and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. MF. Zion
New York City
Fiat “Heero
New York
United States
America
Africa
South America
Islands
Great
Christan Organization
Doggett Grove Church Rally Aims to Pay Off Indebtedness
Members of Doggett Grove A M E Z Church held a December rally to raise funds. Ten dollars from men and five dollars from ladies were requested, with guests including Mr Miller and his Thorn from Spindale and Mr Agnes and his choir from Harris. Visitors came from Henrietta Spindale Orest City and Hears, and the effort raised 261.01. Rev W L Goode of Forwell N C is pastor for another year. News not mailed to friends. subscribers urged to pay. All service men should read the Herald and subscribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dogzett
U S
H . Medford
Houston
Miller
Spindale
Agnes
Harris
Vistors
Henrietta
Orest City
Hears
W. L. Goode
Forwell
N.C
Farmers Asked to Sign for ACU Soil Practice
Farmers are reminded to sign their 1948 ACU soil practice applications for payment. The county reports 850 applications received and checks will be issued to individual producers as ready. Notices are sent to those incomplete, urging county offices to complete processing and move to the 1945 program.
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ACU
Iesus
Fee
As I Live and Learn by J C Gibbs
A column on Rutherford County readers noting a surge of ambition and new beginnings. The author reflects on Napoleon and the cost of greed then urges careful planning and preparation before undertaking any worthwhile work. The piece encourages seeking advice and waiting for preparation as a prudent start.
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Rutherford County
Three Piedmont Scouts leaders to receive Silver Beaver Award
The Piedmont Council of the Boy Scouts of America will honor three leaders with Silver Beaver Awards at the annual meeting in Gastonia. Dr W Carver, Rutherfordton superintendent J Tasiton, and R A Dickson of Gastonia will be recognized for long service to Scouting in Catawba Rutherford and Gaston counties and Greater Gastonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont Council
Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scout Headquarters
Gastoala
National Council of the
Boy Scout Council
Catana County
J. Tasiton
Rutherfordton
Rutherford County
Stmatter
Ard
County View
Gurltgn
Sleuth
Pleamant Council
Boy Scouts of Amerie
R. A. Dickson
Gastonia
Utm
Moore de Stewart, Inc
Piedmont’ Council i
Seved
Greater Gastonia
Greater Gas
Te Hak Mewied
Local Notes on Reenlistments and Parish News
West End News reports J Camp and R B McEntyre reenlisting in the army, Arwvin Camp discharged from the navy, and Rev W L Goode beginning a second year as pastor at Hopewell church with visits by Rev E O Bass who plans a new church under his leadership. Local social updates cover visits, moves, illness, hospital operation, and community encouragement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willart J. Camp
Robert B. McEntye
Arwvin Camp
Navy
W. L. Goode
Hopewell Church
E. 0. Bass
Jerusalem Church
Vistors
Bass
Reubems McEntyre
Mattie
R. B. McEntyrey
Ceif McDowell
Carrie Harris
Rutherford Hospital
Caroline Lynch
Spindale
Harrison Proctor
Employment Service Aids Returning Veterans in Rutherfordia
An interview with Earle W. Justice, manager of the U S Employment Service in Rutherfordia, outlines veteran aid programs. The office offers full services for veterans, referring to other agencies as needed, and staff visit employers to secure job openings while registering veterans seeking work.
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Earle W. Justice
United States Employment Service Office
Rutherfordian
Supreme Terest
Justice
Oak Grove Baptist Church Sees Growth Under Pastor Laster
Oak Grove Baptist in Forest City reports strong church growth under Rev J T Laster with preaching sessions on two paths and third Sunday evenings. Sunday school hosted a Christmas program and tree on December 24. Members presented the pastor and wife with Christmas gifts including a shirt worth 31.50 and other items on December 16.
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Oak Grove Baptist Emarch
Forest City
J. T. Laster
Oak Grove
Oak Grove Church
Washington News Letter and Peace By Byrnes
A confused excerpt discusses Mr. Byrnes declaring Christmas season peace a balanced compromise amid divergent views. The piece likens the agreement to a rabbit stew Trader Joe supposedly sold to Indians, with a quip about taste and horse meat. The tone is satirical and critical, inviting readers to turn to Page Three.
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Washington
Byrnes
Moscow
Hells
Dakotas
Ian
Veterans Service Office Aids Rutherford County Men
Rutherfordton's Veterans Service Office in the old courthouse aids veterans and community members with filing claims and information on G I loans and schooling or on the job training. Under Mr W L Brown, the office welcomes calls for any needed service, while agricultural notes report NC cotton yields of 264 pounds per acre in 1930 and 454 pounds in 1944, with wool price supports adjusted to seven cents per pound to boost U S production.
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Rutherford County
Veterans Service Office
Oast House
Rutherfordton
G. I
W. L. Brown
North Carolina
Hollis News Highlights Local Obituaries and Departures
Mrs Emmie Brooks died in November from a hemorrhage leaving husband Robert Brooks and five children Cleve Danish Helen Robert Carolyn Buried December six at White Oak Springs Baptist with Rev G W Drischell leading services. An obituary notes other local deaths and residents serving overseas or recently discharged from service. Catherine Brooks and Marie Johnson are mentioned with education plans in Asheville and Charlotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Brooks
Emmie Brooks
Robert Brooks
Clevend
Danish
Helen
Robert, Jr
Carolyn
White Oak Springs Baptist Church
G. W. Drischell
C. B
Ialifs
Ralph Brooks
Watlie McDowell
Isiah Weight
Ay Brook's Chapel
Passell ‘Way
Ralph Stooks
John Gidlney
Samuel E. Gidney
Walliam le Spiakes
Catherine Brooks
Daugher
Ruther Brooks
Hollis
Grahanmans High School
Asheville
Marie Fohnson
Chaplotte
Lawrence Gordon Jr ETO Vet Returns Home From Army Discharge
Pvt Lawrence Gordon Jr who served 32 months in the army including North Africa and the ETO has been discharged and returned to Avondale. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Gordon of Avondale and a Grahamstown high school graduate with a good record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Lawrence Gordon, Jr
North Africa
ETO
Avondale
Lawrence Gordon
Grahamtown High School
Mission Rally at Rutherfordton in Hendersonville District
The first missionary mass meeting of the Hendersonville district convenes with St. John A. M. E. Zion Church in Rutherfordton on January 19 at 11 a.m. announced by Pastor Rev. A. M. Goodwin and Rev. C. G. McKinney.
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Hendersonville
St. John A. ME. Zion
Rutherfordton
A. M. Goodwin
C. G. Mc. Kinney
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Agricultural Experiment Station
State College
Albin Scheppner
Erle
Harvey Hunter
Vancouver
Wash
Japan
Joseyin Holt
International
A.M. E. Zion Church
A. M. E. Zion Church
Doggett Grove Church News
Mamie
S. Ford
Herald
Thhem
Harvie Herald
Herald Subscription Department
J. C. Gibbs
Napoleon
DR RW. Carver
Tarlton
Ralph A. Dickson
West End
Wrath
Alberta Harris
Paul Mallon
Trader Joe
Jake
Veteran's Service Office
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