14 May 1931
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Newspaper
Old Fort News
Location
Old Fort, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1931
Page
1
A lyrical verse celebrating May’s apple blossoms and springtime beauty. describing pink and white blossoms, dewy petals, bees, birds, and lovers, with fruit to follow and a vision of bliss in the flowery month. Attributed to Fannie Porter Mullin.
Old Fort High lists honor students by grade including First Grade Billy Smithey Dorothy Moffitt Doris Steppe Walter Melton Ervin Bivens Edna Allison Marlyn Byrd Gene Charles Edward Connor Billy Earley Joe Eller Billy Fan George Gibson Eunice Hensley Myrtle Johnson. Second Grade names Harold Kanipe Max Nesbitt Billy Oates Randy Lewis Eva Parker Utha Mae Johnson Irene Carver. Third Grade Paul Harmon Clyde Raymer Margie Lee Allison Lois Earley Joyce Sawyer Margaret Joe Tisdale. Fourth Grade Dan Kerlee Jennings Waters Rowena Smithey Levine LeFevre. Fifth Grade Harriett Long Porter Fortune Archibald McIntosh. Sixth Grade Caroline Sandlin Ruth Hughes Oleta Griggs Joe Tate Fannie Allison. Seventh Grade Maudy Allison Ethel Conner Exam Manick Bertie pess Dorothy Stevens Hazel Lonon PR Lackey Elva Hansel Leslie Knupp. Eighth Grade Julia Bistline Clara Eller Gladys Haynes Nannie Sue Sandlin Edgar Padgett. 11th Grade Mary Virginia Adams Mabel Curtis Beatrice Freeman Edna Tate.
The two week revival at the Methodist Church led by Rev J L Rayle with assist from Rev R co Taylor of Gastonia drew large crowds and many conversions. The Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs S F Mauney home and announced all debts from church redecorating were paid with plans for new projects.
The Baptist Sunday School attendance contest reports 128 men and 115 women present for a total of 238. Men lead the grand total 437 to 427 for women. Old Fort secured a win with an Alpine on Monday.
A dense list of residents and guests frequenting Asheville Mor ganton Marion Forest City Rutherford College and nearby towns. Names include Mrs Geo Moore Mrs C W Graybeal Rev M E Hansel and many others visiting on weekends and weekdays with travels to Gaffney Bryson City Charlotte Westminster and Knoxville.
Only three applications for government loans have been filed by farmers in Orange County. The majority of farmers have credit to finance operations and plan to plant increased acreage to food and feed crops.
A vehicle listing that imitates a sale advertisement is noted for a horn as loud as the front page, drawing attention in a busy street scene. The comical contrast highlights how a simple horn can center an item’s appeal and noise.
The death of banker George F Baker in New York last week recalls his 1910 gift to Asheville and the Southern Railway that rebuilt Andrews Geyser at Round Knob in memory of Col. A B Andrews. The project began in 1910 and finished in 1911 with a bronze tablet, restoring the site once linked to the old Western North Carolina Railroad.
Chef Guillot shares two old favorites prepared in his special style. Virginia Beet Tongue serves with a currant lemon sauce, while Scalloped Onions bake in a tomato base with butter. Recipes reflect home kitchen practicality and period flavors.
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