DuPont origins and mind of its founder highlighted
A historical excerpt recounts Col Gaston and Lamont Nutant discussing the early DuPont company, its 1803 Brandywine river links, and the founders’ resilience. It sketches the firm’s growth from modest beginnings to a major employer, noting its 1902 formation and aims to balance risk with progress while supporting workers and families amid industrial expansion.
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Heath
Lamont Nutant
Eteal
DuPaul
Andlan
Pitlig
Poporstlans
Eir Ariel
Martin Harney Catlert
Martha Meedhcie
Kinga Mountain
Hernia
Hatawer Xayat
DuPont
America
Brandywine
di Welhaare
tampaNl
Aboud Amierin
Lerest
LNA
Hebel Plank
Kinga Monplain Ptaple
Atory
NuPopt
Giuiander
Indlana
Foxerts
Dupons
Prisoners and Defendants Sentenced in Wide Range of Cases
Court records show 15 prisoners and four defendants with varied penalties including road days, prison terms, and fines. Notable sentences include long terms for robbery, murder, and assault, with additional mentions of probation, and licensing or weapon-related charges amid a broad set of adjudications.
Poultry and Eggs and Rabbit Show Notice in Gaston County
A rural notice outlines poultry and eggs topics and announces the Gaston County Rabbit Breeds show to be held at the Spin dle Center Agricultural Fair grounds September 23 to 27. It lists organizers such as K R E Phamas and Karl Rhyne, with Jo Hubert as committee chairman, and notes entry rules, judging, and release times.
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Gaston County
Canjuellin
Agriculural Fawr
Vie New
Wilkinvan Bouklevard
Lowell Salle Raat
KR. E. Phamas
Mhaw
Karl Rhyne
Jo Hubert Bang
Eoulittes Chamman
Ho Vatry
Castordaes
The
Tate
Ribbons Wong
P.m. Theslay
Sentember
Closing Prices Prete Miike and Local Markets Mixed
A scrambled OCR item reports mixed closing prices and market notes from North Carolina towns. It mentions eggs, broilers, and wheat crop estimates, plus local meetings and Masonic temple activities, with scattered names and places like Hamilton, Gastonia, and Whiteville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miike
North Carollon
Gaston cotton crop menaced by weevil outbreak
County agents Paul Klaor and Wright Parker warn Gaston area growers that boll weevil activity surged in recent weeks, threatening a large portion of this year’s cotton drop. They note high infestation rates in checked fields and advise early seasonal treatments and continued monitoring, with an agency plan for additional checks later this week.
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Coston County
Paul Klaor
Wright Parker
Davine Diage
Parker
Farger
Long Range Farm Plan Meeting Set for County Program
The Gaston County agricultural program planning committee will discuss the county long range farm plan during a Thursday meeting led by Chairman Dane Ss. They will review poultry, land, forestry, cash crops, dairy, home improvement and community activities as phases of the plan and coordinate group committees at the site.
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Alye-Man
Gaston County
Ssgriculure
IWR
Ghem
Piri Atam
Dane Ss
Coummitees
Kiwanis Club to Elect Delegates at Next Meeting
Gastonia Hiwanleeth will elect delegates to the state convention set for October 7 and 8. President Howard Qpevnicht has plans to attend, and the club secretary will also go. At Tuesday's meeting five candidates were nominated for five trustee posts. News announced this week that Vote President Her Letheo Bumearner will step down September 4 as he moves from Gastonia to Salisbury. City Chemist Wilton Setzer spoke on the water plant operations and screened the color film Pipeline tone Clouds. Reunion Tomorrow The Pears Claw will hold its annual reunion on Wednesday August 12 at Rankin Lake with a 4 p.m. dinner and entertainment planned for all attendees.
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Gastuaia Hiwanleeth
Adil
Chiartotte
Howart Qpevnicht
Jilank
Wil Go
Tinatyy
Kiwanis
Nombia
Letheo
Gastonia
Salisoury
Khewanians
Ciy
Wilton Setzer
Setzer
The
Pears Claw
Auwert
Rankin Lake
Ine
Two Are Killed in Car Mishap Near Daxley
Reported crash near Daxley claims two dead and several injured as a southbound vehicle failed to negotiate a turn and collided with a utility vehicle. Authorities at Appling General Hospital described multiple critical and non critical injuries. troopers identified the deceased as residents of nearby towns and noted one occupant transported by ambulance.
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Daxley
Katharine Altepardon
Tawen
Dackeonwille
Ila
Warley
Anbh
Bere
Anieville
Buford Bowen
Tyra
Appling
Gitter
W. Strickland
Land
Cornelia
Bowen
Jacksonville
Chia
Tyee
Robert
Graig McKenzie
Alana
Hadujurtea
Commissioner Asked To Pave Lake Road
Suelty reports an apport to pave Renkin Lake road north of Gastonia discussed by Gastonia city officials led by Mayor Vanery and Acting City Manager Finiday. Commissioner Drake pledged to the Gratan group that Gaston roads near Bolton at the Barrett would be paved, with sand conditioning required for the Rankin area due to high traffic.
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Suelty
Renkin Lake
Qastonia
Lal Baore
Camenissinner
Joe Crahiany
Gaston
Bolton
Barret
Bultetug
Casto Caynly
Soll Tyr
Theadie
Waheéy
Eden Plans To Wed Clarissa Churchill
Eden intends to marry Clarissa Churchill niece of Prime Minister Churchill in a formal engagement announced publicly. The couple, long acquainted, plan a wartime wedding with the bride’s family links notable in high society and government circles.
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Eden
Clarissa Churchill
Newcomer And Wife Receive Welcome In Radio Interview
New residents Mr. Renal Gyles and his wife were welcomed in a radio interview. Gyles, native of Slee City Me, recently moved from Durham where Alex Pies taught. He holds two science degrees from Nu Gb State College and will direct electrical engineering and industrial arts programs at Gaston J Technical Instite.
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Renal Gyles
Andyadin
APS
Gyles
Base Heights
South Wine Street
West Steond Avenue
Nu Gb State College
Elerteleat
Gaston J Technical Instite
Abs
Paysour's Hour Anticipated By Folkestone
Folkestone reports Bob Paysour preparing for a staged swim across the channel as part of a dramatic weather dependent voyage. The plan calls for Paysour and partner Ward-Payaour to depart Wednesday evening from Folkestone with a crew framing the stunt as a publicity event for the “Hirltannan” project. The route includes crossings toward Cap Cris Nex and Wentwood, with a stated aim to reach across the water in a single, televised effort.
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Folkestone
England
Spectal
Bob Payne
Tre Fay
Hraiser
Bob
Rockett
Baysmurll
Folkestane
Cap Cris Nex
France
Paysite
Bweville Strelite
Paysour
Gastania Renay
Ward - Payaour
Legion Hall event and meeting at Post No 19d
The Negro News item notes Post No 19d will meet at the Legion Hall. Mrs Estelle Rankin is listed as president with attendees including Oakland Cadwell and Mr. and Mrs. George Stawe at Oyele Home in Lowell.
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Aneet Tontynk
Legion Hall
Estelle Rankin
Oakland Cadwell Af Mets
Gharile Stawe
Oyele
Lawell
Prayer Service To Be Held Wednesday
Prayer service scheduled for Wednesday at the auditorium theater near Belton will be postponed to the same hour. Rev Miller Freeman of East Belwood Baptist Church will lead the service and also oversee music, with seating arranged in the amphitheater and preparation for the gathering underway.
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Ai Cdenumdiations
Miller Freeman
East Bel
Bamblet
Hayle Clans Plan Aug 21 Gathering
The Hayle Clans announce an August 21 meeting at Radlesls Methesiis Church in Parkiond NC. The gathering invites Akinfolk and Titeawla to attend, bring needs, and join the planned revision efforts.
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Methesiis
Paekiond
N.C
Akinfolk
Titeawla
Pierce
Republic Steel Income Drops Amid Slump
Fragmented report notes Republic Steel and peers facing declining income in the period ending mid December. The figures indicate a sharp drop from prior year, with intermittent references to production and market conditions affecting earnings.
Funeral Rites For Accident Victim Not Determined
Funeral arrangements for an accident victim, a seven-year-old Negro boy named Merks, are incomplete. The child, from North Marietta Street, with parents Mr. and Mrs. Richard Atecks, is survived by a sister and nine brothers in several nearby towns. The child's body was taken to Costner Funeral Home after he reportedly jumped onto a cement truck’s running board and was struck by a rear wheel, dying of head injuries on the site.
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Ube
DuPont “Wilows ‘and Orphans” Areomne
FAO
DuPont
Storta Fram
Jular Anaral
Mor
Jot Vision, Energy and Courae Ran
ayeRyn Congier Oreater
Brandywine
Han Alwayn
Aynonyn
Invasterente
Supost
Adah Julie VT
Kenest Campbell
Henna Ality
Bali
Bunghild
Campbell
Mgurrinon
Dow AG
M.C. White
Evans
Alan
Allis
Richard Atecks
Marietta Street
Kettvleatintar
Romevelt
Raseia
Ollo
Renard
Nathaniel
Ragan
Andrew
Costner Funeral Home
Chili
West Bradley Avenue
Mile
Mex. Lewis Jr
Gastonia
Martha Eley Rive
Waanington
Wiley van Rhyne
Mos Ball Alexander
pChartacte
Lb. Rankin
Mas
Kelly Hankin
Rank
Vernon Alexander Jr
San Apis
Rey
Tts
Richard Hlanchard
Orlando
Fir
Aps
Price
Greenabare
Lowell Mollinssist
Bauth Point
Ad Mig
Local Lowell event reports dramatic Cherokee history performance
A Lowell audience witnessed a vivid drama about Cherokee life and early settlers, with Daniel Roane and Geoffrey Stuart as leads. The event included period costumes, lively stage settings, and music, drawing a large crowd with several attendees from neighboring towns.
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Jenkink
Lowell
Ant
Tin
Lorivat
Diana Bash
Daniel Roane
Iistanbah Association
Die
Kermet Hunter
Tod
Wits
Geoffrey Stuart
Imierlin
Ars
Beaudi Jron
The
Ney
J. W. Manchard
United States
He Hey. HS. Elliott
Holbrook
Betty Holbrook
Linday
Gree Park Motel
England
Canada
Palms
F Davidsong Clat
George Ford
Springfield
Reak
Clover
York
Gastonia
Kings Mountain
Chariots
St. Lots
W. Davidson
S.C
William Meck
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Col
Gaston Gossips
Ransdel
Frool Praia
Pianton
A. Denskion
Aeences
Brea Wilson
Poe
FBI
Fea
AL Corringion
Mattei
Dairies Feltan
Pender
Manalaughter
Levy Btrather
Carl Wilson
Waka
Yeni
Cee
Ogre
Joe Cox
Wille M. Worthan de
Warren
Venta Fox
Charlie Learned
Nowan Jask
Tawa
Atolet
South Biarletta
Sindters
Bradtey
Edwanty
Jenkins
Cimvand
Bbs
Johan Whitley
Masonic
Tamale Lee
Newea
Hardy's Alley
Mildred Davis
Negra
Iardy
Gaston County Breeders Ag
Alion
New York
Mirachay
Ainnany
Yaharen
Anneandara Ag
Comattur
Berbiedein Aire
Crlanene
Howe
Ehibora
Hamilton
Windrar
Menisville
Washington
Wal Mangas
Kinston
Ate Dike
Duna
War
Montgomery Ward
Gatoahern
Wreight
New York Central
Unt
Marka
Ranga
Ghitklon
Siler
Benjoy el
Rlehmani
Werath
Riaddard
DeMolay
Kiwanis Club
iIn
London
Fatelen
Anthony Ben
Clarissa’ Spemere Ghurevill
Churchill
Dauntter
Alals
Spenrer-Chinchl
Mies Spencer Catal
Bob Paysour
Republic Steel
Cleveland
Ane
Frankia
Dalseg
Sessemer City Upholstery, Inc
Bessemer City
Funecak
Mr Merks
Lutheran
Jane
OPER
Carolina
E. Franklin Ave
Ove
Admiral TV
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