Frontier spirit and Boone’s westward urge described
An excerpt from The Old Fort News reflects on Daniel Boone’s drive to push beyond frontiers. The piece links frontier exploration to American civilization, noting lines of frontier through the Great Smokies and the Cumberland region as he imagined forts and a vast republic carved from wilderness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hampton Rich
Pone
Neaf
Boone
Great Smokies
Cumberlands
Blue Grass
Kentucky
Funeral Held for Mr. Sam Thomason in Old Fort
William Samuel Thomason of Old Fort died Sunday at 10 30 am aged his remains were removed to the Presbyterian church for a two o clock Monday service He moved from Oxford North Carolina about 26 years ago He is survived by daughter Mrs Mary Kluttz Salisbury a son George W Thomason Old Fort and nine grandchildren The funeral was conducted by Rev M E Hansel and burial followed in Old Fort cemetery
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William Samuel Thomason
Old Fort
Presbyterian Church
Thomason
Oxford
N. C
Geo. W. Thomason
Mary Kluttz
Salisbury
M. E. Hansel
Revered F. W. Bradley Dies at Home in Gastonia
The death of retired Methodist minister Reverend F W Bradley is announced with services to be held after his illness. Family members from Old Fort and Gastonia mourn his loss, noting his long years of faith and community service. A memorial note also mentions a later charity musical comedy to be staged August 7 by the Old Fort Eastern Star, benefiting the chapter with direction from Alla Virginia Huie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. F. Mauney
The
Old Fort Order of the Eastern Star
Sally
Alla Virginia Huie
Texas
Elise Producing Co
McRae, Ga
G. W. Sandlin
Strickland and Eady Wed in July Nuptials at Old Fort
Miss Haze Eady of Jonesville South Carolina and Mr Franz Strickland of Lake City South Carolina were married on Thursday afternoon July 24 The couple resided for a brief period in Asheville and Old Fort before returning to Lake City to begin their married life.
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Haze! Eady
Jonesville
S. C
Franz Strickland
Lake City
Old Fort
Beating scene stunts in Free and Easy amuse on stage
Studio gossip says the cast of Free and Easy endured heavy punishment during filming. Karl Dane risked dynamite blasts while Trixie Friganza rides a sinking dirigible and Robert Montgomery is knocked out in a melee. Buster Keaton dramatically falls from a moving train. eight large women maul him in a rehearsal scene. Advert.
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Karl Dane
Trixie Friganza
Robert Montgomery
Buster Keaton
Everybody’s Theatre
Advy
Arrowhead Monument Unveiled At Old Fort Sunday
More than five thousand people attended the unveiling of the arrowhead monument in Old Fort's public square. Speeches honored pioneer settlers, with remarks by Dr. D M McIntosh J Hampton Rich Zebulon Weaver and others. The ceremony featured tribal leaders, a pipe of peace and a surprise message from R E Simpson. Little Miss Margaret Nesbitt unveiled the monument.
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Old Fort
D. M. McIntosh
Old Indian Fort
Salisbury
D. T. Roughton
Weaver
J. G. Stkeleather
Asheville
E. L. Lattimer
Governor Richards
South Carolina
C. C. Boone
Black Mountain
Daniel Boone
R. E. Simpson
Lines West
Geo. W. Sandlin
Simpson
Ed Simpson
Atlanta
Margaret Nesbitt
E. J. Ingle
J. C. Umberger
Revival Services Begin Next Sunday at Old Fort Methodist Church
Revival services start Sunday August 8 at the Old Fort Methodist Church for two weeks. Evangelist Reverend Harvey Stanbury from Asheville leads, with Mrs. C L Steidley directing music and women and children work. Pastor J C Umberger invites railroad men and all locals to attend and participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Old Fort
Harvey Stanbury
Asheville
C. L. Steidley
Methodist Church
J. C. Umberger
House Party at Camp Mile Hi and Pacific Island Natives
Mr and Mrs Joe Crawford entertained friends at Camp Mile Hi on the Blue Ridge crest, then returned to Old Fort on Saturday. The item notes Isbel Island natives living in trees with crude huts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Crawford
Camp Mile Hi
Blue Ridge
Old Fort
Isbel Island
Pacific
Local and Personal Items of Interest from Old Fort
A long list of social visits and visitors to Old Fort, with residents and guests from Asheville Johnson City Spartanburg Gastonia Marion Statesville and Greenville. Notable names include Miss Emma Allison Miss Edith Rowe Grady Mr George Brown Mrs F P Sweeney Mrs Nadine Jones and Dr and Mrs Ditmore.
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Emma Allison
Edith Rowe Grady
Asheville
George W. Brown
Bob Muller
Omaha
Nebraska
Old Fort
F. P. Sweeney
Johnson City
Catherine Finch
Mary Stone
Lynn Stone
S. Stone
J. R. Crawford
John Taylor
Spartanburg
S. C
Joe Lee Grant
Hugh Hensley
Marion
Louie Poteat
Gastonia
Hendersonville
G. B. Thompson
Akron
Ohio
T. H. Gosorn
John Carrell
Staunton
Natalie Epply
Marion Nelly
Edna Rowe
Don Gosorn
A. A. Leathers
C. W. Morrison
Dixon, Tenn
Fuller
Night Parade Ad Promotes Youthful Pageant
An advertisement for Everybody's Theatre invites Friday and Saturday audiences to the Night Parade spectacle. It promises high energy through lights, dance, song, and marching, praising youth, beauty, and passion across a diverse cast of characters.
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Adv
Two Pickpockets Sent to Marion Jail
Marion police arrested two suspects at Old Fort crowd action. R. E. Starnes and W. L. Modrell were found with stolen money. $21 was in Modrells shoe and the rest in a waistband pocket. They were tried in May Court and jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Fort
T. A. Porter
Byrd
Mr. Bird
R. E. Starnes
W.L. Modrell
Starnes
John Hoyle
Henley
Modrell
Porter
Marion
Gaston Drum and Bugle Corps Parade Through Old Fort
The Gaston Post No. 23 Drum and Bugle Corps from Gastonia appeared in red and blue uniforms, drawing praise from locals. About thirty men, led by Captain Ben E. Bradshaw, paraded through Old Fort at two o'clock as a preview to the day’s events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaston Post No. 23
Gastonia
Old Fort
Ben E. Bradshaw
French Tax Breaks Hit Bachelors and Childless Couples
In France taxes apply to bachelors and old maids as well as childless married couples. Victoria water lilies spread wide leaves and can support a child’s weight.
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France
Victoria
Hints for Homemakers Iced Coffee Method
Advice to chill coffee in the refrigerator before serving to avoid dilution from ice. Keep brewed coffee in an airtight container between brewing and serving to preserve flavor and aroma for a refreshing, less watered drink.
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OLD Fort News
Gertrude Dula
Sam Thomason
F. W. Bradley
Strickland
Eady
Earl Nesbitt
Crawford Fortune
State College
Raleigh
Doris Woodhead
Lynchburg
S Audrey Gosorn
Ed_ Kanipe
Shelby
George Moore
Sam ‘Murphy
Richmond, Va
M. F. Hensley
Abel Hyatt
Winston-Salem
Bryson City
T. Case
Gladys
Hursey
D. A. Silver
George Allison
Hattie Allison
Elizabeth Strickland
Nancy Miller
Harry B. Ditmore
San Antonio
J. E. Miles
Frank P. Hobbs
Betty Jane
Geo. Sandlin
W. M. Goodson
Arthur W. Goodson
Mauney House
F.H. Barber
Sue Sandlin
Gaston Drum and Bugle Corps
By Jane Rogers
Old Fort, N. C
Hugh Trevor Robert Ellis
Aileen Pringle
Dorothy Gulliver
Hollywood Studio
D. A. Silvers
P. H. Mashburn, Pres
F. M. Bradley
J. B. Johnson
Dula Hat Shop
McDowell Publishing Co
Marion, N. C
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