08 Jan 1931
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Newspaper
Old Fort News
Location
Old Fort, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1931
Page
1
The Old Fort News weekly publication is issued in connection with the Marion Progress. Miss Gertrude Dula serves as Editor and Business Manager.
The holiday season concluded with social events for the young set before they resume studies at various institutions. Students returning to class include Nan cy Miller Salem College Carolyn McIntosh Duke Elizabeth Hansel Flora Macdonald Jane McSwain N C C W Eunice Wilkinson Mitchell Edith LeFevre N C C W Betty Crawford Mitchell Dorothy Spencer Margaret Rock Cecil's Spartanburg Mary Margaret Johnson Salem Academy Alwyn Steppe Nell Allison Asheville Normal Frances Grant Montreal Normal Crawford Fortune Earl Nesbitt Lesley Mauney State College Raleigh Donal McIntosh University of Pennsylvania Ashley Robinson University of North Carolina.
Mr and Mrs Geo Sandlin hosted a watch party Wednesday for Old Fort High School seniors. The guest list included all teachers town school board members and wives plus other officials. Prizes were awarded in games with Jessica Silver tying for a fourth prize with Principal S B Smithey and Chas Lytle winning for the boys.
Miss Helen Nesbitt entertained friends Wednesday evening at her New Fort home with a holly decorated setting. Cards were the main feature and refreshments of fruit punch, cake, and nuts were served with help from Mrs. Nesbitt.
Fire destroyed the frame residence of George Thomasson about 2 o'clock Friday morning. The house had six rooms and contained all furnishings and clothing of the occupants, all of which were consumed. No one was injured.
The Old Fort Fire Department hosted its annual New Year’s Eve ball at the Sandlin building. A large crowd enjoyed a social evening as the department’s dance marked one of its most successful in recent years, bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming the new with lively music.
Mrs J B Johnson hosted a Friday afternoon gathering for nineteen children to bid Mary Margaret farewell before she leaves Winston-Salem to resume studies at Salem Academy after holiday visits. Festive decorations, games and contests framed the event. Nannie Sue Sandlin won the first prize, while Alice Laughridge Laurene LeFevre Julia Bistline and Pauline Gosorn shared the second prize. Tea and salad were served by the hostess with help from Mrs Reid and Miss Mary Burgin.
The Old Fort Woman's Club met in the Sandlin building with president Mrs. G. W. Sandlin leading. They discussed aiding the cared for in the community, planning grocery store barrels for help, a warm lunch program for undernourished children, and a committee to urge mayoral action. Coal and vegetables donated to support the kitchen, with strong local backing.
College students gathered at Miss Gertrude Dula's house on Wednesday evening to welcome the New Year with a watch party. The event featured dancing and bridge, followed by refreshments late in the night. Attendees included Misses Carolyn McIntosh Dorothy Spencer Margaret Rock Emma Allison Catherine Finch Elizabeth Hansel Nancy Miller Maxine Wilson Betty Crawford Hazel Parker and Messrs Kimball Miller Robert Wilkinson Frank Moore Donald McIntosh Francis Mauney Clyde Miller William Treverton Ward Treverton and Nelson Parker of Marion.
Miss Jessie Ola Davis entertained many friends with a cheerful holiday gathering Monday evening. The living room shone with decorations and a lighted Christmas tree. A salad course was served to Edna Tate Evelyn Gilliam Selma Finch Jessie Ola Davis Norris Hensley Robert Crawford Carl Rock Carlyle Nesbitt and Lester Jordan.
Thirty five members of the Epworth League of the Methodist Church South gathered at the home of Miss Annie Bell Noblitt for a social evening. The house featured potted flowers and guests enjoyed games followed by hot chocolate sandwiches cake and candy. Invited were Rev J L Rayle and his wife.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Moore entertained with two tables of bridge Friday evening at their home on Main Street. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Bistline Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Graybear Mrs. Hart Taylor and Miss Maude Crawford.
News from Old Fort notes the serious illness of Dr. Alfred W. Dula III of Lenoir North Carolina. Local medical observers report his condition as critical while awaiting further updates.
A collage of visitors and residents describes holiday travel in Old Fort and nearby towns. Names include Hyams Sherrill Young LeFevre Moore Powelses Ball Jones Sandlin Caplan Jenkins, and numerous other families from Asheville Marion Lenoir and Spartanburg.
A family party in the countryside ends in a staged rite of passage as darkness falls and a procession of pioneers with tallow dips lights the way to the New Year. The coordinated display, with kerosene lamps and bells on the radio, marks the old year’s passing.
J W Halford executor of A B Halford deceased gives notice to all creditors and claimants to present claims within twelve months from December 26 1930 in Marion North Carolina Rt No 1. Debtors must settle immediately.
The latest census reports 1 485 063 Swedes living in the United States. Plymouth Motor Corporation in Detroit operates about 3 000 machines, each driven by its own electric motor.
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