12 Mar 1931
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Newspaper
Old Fort News
Location
Old Fort, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1931
Page
1
Fragmentary verse speaks of hopeful days, sunlight, bloom, and honor for the brave. It recalls midnight gloom conquered by swift riders, sabers thrown aside, and the dawn light on Liberty's morn.
Norman speaks on Peter as a model of influence and leadership in faith. The sermon urges Christians to guard their conduct, cast a positive shadow, and help others toward the light of the Gospel, urging steadfast armor and renewed faith in Christ.
Mrs S F Mauney entertained the Old Fort Woman's Club with remarks by Mrs G W Sandlin and a talk by Guy Rhoades on The City Beautiful. A welfare pounding was announced to aid food and clothing needs, with Mrs Winslow Burgin named to supply sandwiches and milk to undernourished schoolchildren.
Mrs Daisy Mae Davis the North Carolina O E S grand matron visited Old Fort chapter. Officers elected include Grand Worthy Matron Mrs J E Melton Matron Mrs N Nesbitt Worthy Patron Mr J Nesbitt eccenta Patron Mr J E Melton Conductress Mrs Wade Davis Associate Conductress Mrs C F Barnes Secretary Mrs K G Rhinehardt Treasurer Mr Geo Hyams Decross of Andrews joined as special guest Delights refreshments served after the meeting.
Patrons of the Old Fort Public Library who donated books include Mrs. Ber nice Parker Mrs. J. A. Burgin Mrs. Maggie Brown Mr. Jack Noblett and Mr. E. T. Burgin from Crooked Creek and Mrs. S. H. Green Miss Hazel Swann Mr. Max Hunt and K. Y. Blackwelder from Old Fort. The gifts show community cooperation and interest. many readers visit Saturdays seeking books, and seventy five books were loaned last Saturday afternoon.
Miss Maude Crawford entertained with two tables of bridge on Friday afternoon honoring Mrs. Pearle Lee Gilliam of Asheville. The prize for high score went to Mrs. P. H. Mashburn and the low score prize to Mrs. S. B. Smithey. Mrs. Gilliam received a guest prize and a fruit salad course with mints and nuts followed. Guests included Mrs. Gilliam, Mrs. George Bistline, Mrs. D. M. McIntosh, Mrs. C. W. Graybeal, Mrs. Geo. Moore, Mrs. Smithey, Mrs. Mashburn, Effie Mashburn, and Mrs. Geo. Sandlin.
Mrs J L Rayle hosted the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church for a Wednesday business session with discussions on church matters. Ness fruit was served during the social hour as cakes and pies were praised for their lightness and generosity.
The bulletin lists numerous residents and visitors across Marion, Old Fort, Asheville, Johnson City, Nebo, Black Mountain, Valdese, Ellenboro, and Charlotte. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Haynes, Miss Ruby Haynes, J M Kanipe, Miss Nannie Bennett Brasington, Miss Lena Brinkley, Miss Mildred McDade, and Mrs. J R Crawford. Noteworthy events include a Pounding Party by Welfare and the second Quarterly Conference at the Methodist Church with Pastor Eder Fox. President Hoover referenced in anecdote by W W LeFevre.
Funeral services for Woodrow Allison, 19, who died Sunday of pneumonia, were held at Mills Creek Church on Monday.
The Gleaners Sunday School class of the Methodist church will meet with Mrs Rayle on Friday evening at 8 o clock. All members are urged to be present.
A large crowd of Old Fort citizens gathered at the station to see President Hoover aboard No. 16 on Sunday afternoon. The only child honored with a handshake was Margaret Caplan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Caplan.
The author urges using an egg timer to time waffles about three minutes per batch. Watching a watch harms conversation while the fritters pair with meat, and the batter is fried like doughnuts in hot fat until browned in 60 seconds, then drained and served with powdered sugar.
The Old Fort School honors its students across grades from first through eleventh. Named are Young Burgin Gene Charles Billy Early Joe Eller Billy Faw George Gibson Jean Johnson Myrtle Johnson Eva Parker Mild red Lanning Utha Mae Johnson Ire ne Carver Billy Oates Joe Miller Harold Kanipe Emily Carver Lev ine LeFevre Rowena Smithey Dan Kerlee Ray Turner Former Fortune Loretta Conner Irene Croom Fannie Allison John Crawford Gladys Rowe Grace Padgett Joe Tate Caroline Sandlin Dorothy Stevens Bertis Settlemyre Exam Manik Elva Hansel Lorene Grant Ruby Calloway Ethel Connor Cadell Camp Clayton Smith John Russell Nichols Edith Lackey Gladys Haynes Nannie Sue Sandlin Dorotha Eller Woodrow Harris Mary Virginia Adams Beatrice Freeman.
Dr. D. M. McIntosh president of the Tenth District Medical Society announced the next meeting would be held in Tryon on April 15. Officers convened with Dr. McIntosh in Asheville on Thursday to plan the event.
A rural boy moves to the city and adapts, while his country brother stays home. The page also reports Willie Tyson, a Goldsboro Black man, suing for damaged teeth after a shooting incident and notes a Red Cross probe call over drought relief funds. A Danville minister joins the grand jury, and Asheville officials report $104,000 recovered in bank collateral, with liquidating plans tied to county and city action. Weather notes say spring rainfall east of the Rockies fell short of normal by vast margins.
The article notes a new silver plating process perfected to produce tableware that will not blacken or tarnish. It also includes a light exchange about waiting for a spouse after death, reflecting a domestic vignette alongside the innovation.
An old advertisement touts Castoria as a safe quick comfort for colic constipation or diarrhea in babies. It claims no harm from use and favors mild regulation with a pleasant taste and suitability for growing children versus adult medicines.
In 1885 Dr Caldwell discovered a harmless effective laxative that avoids gripe or habit forming. He treated bilious headaches weak fevers and poor appetites with a gentle remedy. Today Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is a world famous laxative sold in drugstores.
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