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Newspaper
Old Fort News
Location
Old Fort, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1930
Page
1
The Greatest Thing in the World by Henry Drummond
Editor Miss Gertrude Dula presents a reflective piece on holiness and kindness. The note contrasts love for God with love for humanity and emphasizes happiness through benevolence toward others.
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Gertrude Dula
Henry Drummond
Sunday Schools Meet in McDowell County Convention
Announcement of the McDowell County Sunday School Convention for all denominations. Held at the Baptist Church in Old Fort all day Wednesday July 23 under the County and North Carolina Sunday School Associations. Officers include A. V. Nolan Marion president and Miss Maggie Taylor Nebo secretary. Outside speaker Flora Davis Raleigh general superintendent NCSSA. Attendance expected to be large with many county workers participating. Also notes on club meeting and Baraca class visits with Marion and Old Fort members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell County
Baptist Church
Old Fort
North Carolina
A. V. Nolan
Marion
Maggie Taylor
Nebo
M. H. Witherspoon
Garland Williams
Flora Davis
Raleigh
North Carolina Sunday School Association
First Baptist Church of
W. A. Collett
A. H. Mitchem
Miss Louise Preas Honored In Johnson City Tea
Miss Nannie Sue Sandlin hosted a Thursday evening event for Miss Louise Preas of Johnson City Tennessee. About twenty five guests attended. The night featured contests with prizes awarded and enjoyable games followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Preas
Nannie Sue Sandlin
Louise Preas
Johnson
City
Tenn
Old Fort Edges East Marion In County Baseball Clash
Old Fort baseball beat East Marion 10 to 6 on Old Fort grounds June 4. Superb pitching by John Steppe and strong hitting carried the home club to the county win before a large crowd. Twelve Caldwell county farmers plan alfalfa planting this fall per county agent P. M. Hendricks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Fort
East Marion
Old Fort Grounds
John Steppe
Caldwell County
P. M. Hendricks
Old Fort social notes show gatherings and travel
Miss Anne Porter plans to leave Friday to attend UNC Greensboro commencement with Miss Gladys Mitchell. Many locals visit relatives in Asheville, Morganton, Marion, Gastonia, and Skyland. Notices mention births, travel, visitors, and a summer session at Appalachian Teachers College for Prof. S B Smithey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Porter
Greensboro
Gladys Mitchell
Porter
B. A. Brackett
Winston-Salem
T. A. Porter
Asheville
Maude Crawford
East Marion
W. P. Artz
Lucile Kerlee
Black Mountain
Old Fort
F. B. Terrell
Carrie Bach
Sadie Burgin
Marie Sabom
Gladys Warren
Raleigh
LeRoy Bates
Morganton
Fuller
S. H. Greene
Polly Greene
Hazel Swann
Janie Reed
H. C. Marley
Margaret Marley
I. L. Caplan
H. Murry
Marion
Fannie Stevens
S. E. Early
W. C
Millie
Bula Kanipe
Anne Bridges
Luther Grant
C. P. Noblitt
Gastonia
F. No
Hubert Moorefield
M. Padgette
George Bryson
M. E. Head
Oteen
R. E. Bolicks
Rutherford College
Margaret Maness
Biscoe
N. C
Harry Bach
Wilmington
Delaware
Grover Ramsey
Spruce Pine
Little Harriett
J. C. Long
Skyland
Alma Greene
Bakersville
John Lanning
Jackson Hill
Fay Cooper
Stella Sherrill
Pauline Noblitt
West Palm Beach
Florida
S. B. Smithey
A. V. Nolan
Carl Rogers
Waynesville
the Baptist, Church
Appalachian Teachers College
Lucile
Hazel Keever
Eunice Wilkinson
Donald McIntosh
Philadelphia
Ola Fort
Local Residents Return Home Amid Illness and Dining Car Change
Crawford Fortune and Leslie Mauney of State College have returned home. Mrs. Charles Gosorn of Denver and Mrs. Kate Vanderver of Higginsville visit relatives in the area this week. Mrs. A W Padgett is seriously ill near Old Fort. The B J Cafe starts serving lunches on trains 11 and 12 as the dining car contract ends.
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J. A. Groves
Virginia
Asheville
E. R. Grady
Cleveland
Percy Franklin
Old Fort
S. F. Mauney
Gastonia
Thomasville
Crawford Fortune
Leslie Mauney
State College
Charles Gosorn
Denver
Colorado
Kate Vanderver
Higginsville
Missouri
Don Gosorn
J. Epley
A. W. Padgett
B. J. Cafe
Diner Rejects Repetition. Requests Different Steak
A diner refuses to order the same steak twice but hints at trying a different dish if the waiter can suggest alternatives. The exchange centers on dining choices and service.
The Fickle Public and a Story of a Vagabond
A witty anecdote contrasts a genial man who overreaches with a vagabond tale. A speaker recalls a splendid dog who could tell vagabond from respectable, only to bite the owner after being given away due to misfortune.
So Says Tradition on Poorhouse Location
A remark about American land being flat prompts a joke about poorhouses always being built over the hill, highlighting local humor and regional self commentary.
Judge-You and Accused Turncoat Tale
A courtroom dialogue depicts a judge scolding a young person for stealing a coat and losing a post, while the accused deflects blame by claiming the coat was too tight in the bargain. The exchange reflects moralizing tones and family disappointment.
Milam Drug Ad Highlights Remedies for Ailments
An old line advert lists tonics for rheumatism eczema high blood pressure and stomach trouble. It states no alcohol or dangerous ingredient and credits Old Fort Drug Co and Bradley Drug Co as suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Fort Drug Co
Bradley Drug Co
Commissioner’s Sale of Land in McDowell County 1930
Commissioners appointed by the McDowell County Superior Court will sell at public auction on June 9, 1930 at noon at the Marion courthouse door the 300 acres more or less in Crooked Creek Township described in the 1926 mortgage deed from L. W. Elias to J. Lee Lavender and others. Cash only, subject to court confirmation. May 7, 1930. Robert W. Proctor and Lisenee, Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
McDowell County
N. C
First National Bank of
Marion
L. W. Elias
J. Lee Lavender
O. W. Robertson
Stanley Robertson
Crooked Creek Township
Robert W. Proctor
Co. C. Lisenbee
Lee W. Williams
Matilda Greenlee
Old Fort
Notice of divorce suit by publication in McDowell County
Publication notice states Mary Louise Davis seeks divorce from Carl Cecil Davis in the McDowell County Superior Court. Defendant must appear or demur at the September term to answer the complaint. Court clerk J. L. Laughteridge records the notice dated May 23 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
McDowell County
Mary Louise Davis
Carl Cecil Davis
Marion
N. C
J. L. Laughridge
Superior Court
Notice of Sale of Land for Taxes No 1247
Court ordered sale of 52 acre tract in Old Fort Township McDowell County to satisfy 1927 and 1926 taxes due Matilda Greenlee heirs. sale set for June 28, 1980 at 10:00 am Marion courthouse with cash terms and court confirmation. description follows.
Notice of Sale of Land for Taxes in Marion North Carolina
The Town of Marion North Carolina files a tax sale notice against Mrs Florence Taylor Goode and Robert Goode for 1925 and 1927 taxes. Commissioner appointed to sell the described land on June 23 1930 at ten o'clock A.M. at the courthouse. Property located on Spring Street Marion County North Carolina described in deed from Ralph Duncan and wife to Mrs Florence Taylor recorded in Book 63 page 544 McDowell County Deed Records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
McDowell County
N. C
Town of
Marion
Florence Taylor Goode
Robert Goode
Marion Township
Florence Taylor
Spring St
Ralph Duncan
Robert W. Proctor
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