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Newspaper
Old Fort News
Location
Old Fort, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1931
Page
1
Notice combines a mortgage sale of lands by OM Patton and Charlie Holland dated 1931 with a tax foreclosure suit in McDowell County. The mortgage includes a 60 acre tract described by landmarks and is subject to court confirmation. The tax foreclosure targets North Cove Township lands of 60 acres with a July 6 1931 appearance deadline in Marion court.
Raleigh May 30 John chief state bank examiner since June 1926 turned over active direction of state supervision of banks to Gurney Po Head of Goldsboro State banking commissioner and stepped out of office The office of banking commissioner created under the Seawell law took over all duties previously done by the Corporation commissioner and chief bank examiner Mitchel
Notices announce a going out of business sale at Old Fort Department Store starting June 5 at 9 o clock. A land sale by deed of trust describes two tracts in McDowell County near Marion and Nebo, with sale set for July 2 1931 at noon at the Marion courthouse, cash and court confirmation. Trustee J W Winborne oversees.
Notice of tax foreclosure filed in McDowell County North Carolina Superior Court. Document identifies a corporation as plaintiff and references court actions before the clerk. No further details available in readable text.
To the defendants and all persons claiming any interest in the lands described you are notified of a sale certificate for delinquent taxes for the year 1928 on parcels in Marion Township McDowell County North Carolina arising from deeds to A G Early and John Raby. You must appear and defend within six months or be barred of all interest. Witness my hand May 25 1931.
Under power of sale in a 1927 deed of trust M E Greene and Dora Greene grant The Old Fort Building and Loan Association trustee rights. On June 9, 1931 at 12:00 noon at Marion courthouse door the lands near Stroudtown will be sold cash subject to court confirmation. Described as two tracts from Hadley to M E and Dora Green dated 1927 and recorded McDowell County Deed Records Book 72 page 47. This May 7, 1931. F M Bradley, Trustee.
Dr B B Dougherty president of Appalachian State Teachers College delivered the commencement address to the Old Fort High School graduates in the auditorium at Boone on Thursday night. Supt A V Nolan of Marion introduced him and diplomas were awarded to high school graduates and seventh grade certificates. Medals for outstanding work were presented by Prof S B Smithey, with musical numbers by Kathryn McCall Elizabeth Lipe and Lester Jordan.
Members of the Old Fort graduating class of 1931 include class officers W. Van Hughes president and Carroll Gilliam vice president. The class roll names Julia Lovina Padgett valedictorian Mary Virginia Adams salutatorian M. Edna Tate Prophetess Hazel Burr Swann Historian Jessie Ola Davis Testator Bonnie M. Silver Poetess Mary Selma Finch Class Grumbler and numerous others.
Funeral services for Mr. Thomas E Gilbert of Black Mountain were held Friday at 3 p.m. at Black Mountain Baptist Church with Rev J J Gray officiating. He died at home Thursday morning. Survived by his widow three sons Claude Ernest and Joe Gilbert a daughter Mrs Howard Milton three sisters three brothers and several grandchildren. Interment in Tabernacle cemetery near Black Mountain. Brother of Mrs J L Nichols of Marion.
Two school medals were awarded at the commencement by Prof. S B Smithey. Rex Griggs won the medal for most progress, presented by the Jr O U A M, and Edna Tate earned the award for best all around student, sponsored by G W Sandlin. Merchants to close on Wednesday afternoons in June July and August.
The Junior Class presented the play Safety First on Friday night in the high school auditorium. A large audience of students and families attended, with members of the graduating class in the front rows. The fast moving production featured an able cast led by Nannie Sue Sandlin, Katherine Steppe, and Carlyle Nesbit. Intermissions offered vocal solos by Lester Jordan and Carlyle Nesbit, piano accompaniment by Miss Kathryn McCall, and lively entertainment. The overall performance earned high praise for its creditable acting and engaging presentation.
Mrs J L Rayle entertained a group of children Monday afternoon at 3 30 oclock at her Ca tawba avenue home for the sixth birthday of her daughter Agnes Rayle. The house was decorated with spring flowers and refreshments were served by the hostess. Guests included Lois Early Mildred Lanning Juanita Williams Jean Charles Max Nesbitt Joe Nesbitt Gladys Lono Harold Kanipe Edward Burgin Mary Margaret Lanning Buddy Tate and Agnes Rayle.
The Piedmont Hotel hosts a Friday evening dinner honoring local teachers. Attendees include Misses Kathryn McCall Nannie Brasington Margaret Lytle Mildred McDade and sister from Boone North Carolina plus Messrs L J Whisnant R L Hughes A Harris and A S Noblitt.
The Old Fort school board held a meeting last Monday evening and elected the faculty for the coming year. Principal G. B. Rhodes heads the list, followed by Miss N. Williams, Miss Della Williams, Miss Margaret Maness, Miss Lytle, Miss Laura Hic, Elizabeth Lipe, Miss Nan Byesineron, Miss Annie Wall, Mrs. H. J. Rockett, Miss Gladys Warren, Miss Unn Platt, Mrs. G. W. Sandlin, Miss Elizabeth Poteat, Miss Bula Kanipe, and Mr. Robert Williams.
Mrs Clyde Miller and Mrs Nancy Kimball hosted the Music Club on Monday evening with piano violin and vocal performances. Attendees included Mrs Lipe and her two daughters Miss Elizabeth Lipe Miss Laura Lipe Mrs M E Hansel Mrs Janie Reid Mrs C W Beal Gray Mrs I L Caplan Mrs Charles Jenkins Miss Lenore Keatley Miss Catherine Finch Miss Nancy Miller Miss Millie Kanipe Miss Elizabeth Hansel and Miss Gertrude Dula.
Berry Thomas aged 82 died at his home west of Old Fort Thursday afternoon at 4 o clock. Interment was held Friday morning at Pine Grove cemetery on Mill Creek. He is survived by his wife and six children four boys and two girls all of Old Fort. Miss Mary Burgin is a guest this week of her sister Mrs Alec Alanack in Winston Salem. Mrs M M Burgin who has spent winter in Winston Salem with her daughter and Miss Mary Margaret Johnson who attended Salem Academy expect to accompany Mrs Burgin home this week. Mr and Mrs R I Moore and children and Miss Mabel Hendron of N Wilkesboro are guests of Prof and Mrs S B Smithey this week and attended the graduating exercises of Old Fort High School where their brother Bradford Hendron received his diploma. Mr and Mrs C R McCall and family of Marion attended the music recital at Old Fort Monday night.
Local residents recover from illnesses and enjoy a busy week. Notables include Mrs. J. L. Rayle improving from measles, A. L. Hicks returning to activity, and several visits between Old Fort, Asheville, Marion, and Statesville. Students and faculty travelers attend colleges, and family occasions span Johnson City to Montreal. Local trips include Camp Mile Hi and a Penn medical summer.
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