Banquet at Busy Bee Cafe Honored Hickory Aldermen
Mayor Lentz hosted a farewell banquet at the Busy Bee Cafe for Hickory city officials and the retiring board of aldermen. City Attorney Whitener praised the administration, noting reduced debt and taxes, while Mayor Lentz announced debt drop from 8000 to 4000 and full tax collection except 2000. City Recorder Yount lauded loyalty and urged future cooperation as the new board prepared for its first session.
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BEE Cafe
Mayor Lentz
X Lentz
Busy Bee
United States
A. A. Whitener
Hickory
Lentz
C. H. Geitner
Thost
Clay family to depart Hickory for South America mission
Dr. Clay and family plan to leave Hickory about June first and sail July 12 from New York on the Van Dyke to Rio de Janeiro. They will travel with Bishop Lam Beth and a mission party, spending a year learning Portuguese and printing church papers for South American Catholics, followed by missionary work. The note highlights Brazil’s size, South America’s missionary needs, and the clays’ commitment to the Auburn Letter printing venture.
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America
Rio
Naples
Clay
Interians
Mr. Clay
Hickory
Baraca Class Notes on Joseph and Fidelity
Last Sunday's Baraca study centered on Joseph's prison dreams and his steadfast integrity. The lesson emphasizes Fidelity, Tact, and Perseverance as foundations of a lasting life, tracing his rise from prison to the throne and his faithfulness to family. Mrs. Alice Phettiplace Super departs Baltimore, while Mrs. A. E. Russell heads to Asheville for a week.
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Joseph
Potipher
Anyhhing
Cave of
Dobyn
Builders Active In Hickory Amid Growth And Milking Techs
Builders J D and J W Elliott push projects across Hickory including a modern steam heated dwelling for Mrs Henderson on 18th avenue costing about 6000 dollars, a 50 by 112 foot fireproof garage, and a two story overall factory 35 by 12 feet on 11th Street. They also project rail passenger sheds in Orangeburg, SC, overhaul Asheville station, add to Burke Tannery in Morganton, and build a bungalow for Mrs C A Diller in Happy Valley. A Sharples Mechanical Milker is being installed at Mr J E Huffman’s, the second in the county, capable of milking 100 cows in two hours, with Abemethy Hardware supplying parts.
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J.D. Elliott
Franke Henderson
18Th Avenue
J. D
J. W. Elliott
Hickory
11Th Street
Elliott Building Company
Orangeburg
8. C
Carolina & North| Western
Maiden
Asheville
Burke Tannery Company
Morganton
C. A. Diller
Happy Valley
Democrat
Etreets
Sharples Mechanical Milker Company
J. E. Huffman
Ite County
RL. Shiford
Abernethy Hardware Company
Land's Boy
Luke
Red
Ab Ernethy Hardware Aids Spring Farm Work Amid Drought
The Ab Ernethy Hardware Company reports strong sales of spring planting gear including two horse cultivators and deep soil turning plows. Roy Abernethy notes drought harms early farming but anticipates good rain later. cotton area may match last year with better prices. Harvesting implements soon to boost orders as farmers prepare.
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Abernethy Hardware Company
Roy
Abernethy
County Board of Education Faces Tax Petition from Catawba District
Newton meeting reveals a petition from colored citizens of Catawba District No 1 asking a special tax to lengthen the school term. Board favored but law bars action since petitioners are not qualified voters under state election rules due to literacy requirements.
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County“ Board of Education
Newton
Death of Rev John M Smith in Washington DC
Rev John M Smith died at his Washington DC home last Friday and his remains were brought to Conover for interment. The funeral was held at Concord Lutheran Church with Rev C Smith officiating. A native of the county he lived near Conover most of his life before moving to Washington about a year ago. He was 81 and survived by a wife four sons and two brothers Captain Peter and Knox Smith, both of Conover.
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Catawba College
Derendinger
China Grove
North Carolina
The
Reformed Church
J. F. Buchheit
Pennsylvania
G. H. Smith
Friendship
Greensboro
John M. Smith
Washington
D. C
Conover
Concord'a Lutheral Church
Rev. C. . Smith
Peter and
Knox Smith
Claremont Commencement Week Draws Record Guests
Commencement at Claremont begins Friday night May 9 with class exercises. Sunday night features the annual sermon preached by Dr. Byron Clarke of Salisbury. Monday night is graduation. Seven young ladies will receive certificates. Officials anticipate the largest number of visitors ever.
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Claremont
Byron Clarke
Salisbury
Clamsmont
Hickory Chamber Moves to New Quarters in Blackwelder-Riddle Building
At a recent governing board meeting the Hickory Chamber of Commerce voted to lease the second floor of the Blackwelder Riddle Building for new quarters. The space will include an assembly room, a directors room, and the secretary’s office, with exhibits of local manufactured goods and horticulture. It aims to serve 150 winter visitors and improve facilities for public meetings, tours, and member use. The board also outlined plans to accelerate development in Hickory, with officers and directors listed.
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Hickory Chamber of Commerce
Blackwelder-Riddle
Board of Directors
Chamber of Commerce
Hickory
W.H. Nicholson
J. W. Shuford
W. J. Shuford
A. K. Bagby
J. A. Bowles
L. Whitener
Roy Abernethy
State Banks Show Strong Growth In North Carolina
The North Carolina State banks end of year report shows resources at 88,889,183.09 dollars as of April 4, up 12,558,155.29 from 1912, deposits total 12,950,774.28 with an increase of 8,546,590.09, and deposits subject to check at a high 33,174,322.34, up 1,874,297.71, signaling continued growth. The piece also notes social club events in High Point and local book club meetings, detailing prizes, refreshments, and upcoming gatherings through September.
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Corporation Commission
North Carolina
Social Circle Ladies Host Rock Party for Margaret Best
Miss Margaret Best of Hickory received a warm compliment Saturday in a Rock party hosted by Miss Beneini. Embroidery Club members and many guests enjoyed pink and white decor, ferns, snowballs, and Easter lilies.
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Margaret Best
Hickokry
Beneini
Embroidery Club
Will Snow
Margaret Bencini
Robah Beneini
Grace Snow
Hillsboro
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M. H. Yount
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Cpe Repree
Alice Phettiplace Super
F. B. Ingold
Baltimore
A. E. Russell
Asheille
J. BE. Musiman
Uncle Sam
Hickory P. D
Treasury Department
Office OF the Supervising Architect
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United States Post Office
N.C
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C. Wenderoth
Supervising
Bert Hart
Kathleen Petty
Chas. Ingram
High Point Enterprise
Round Dozen
C. C. Best
Russell
Super
Lonely Land
Basil King
Susan Clegg
F. B. P. Ingold
Best
Constance
Worth Elliott
Mids Benciai
Katecad
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