Contented Wants to Exchange Cards with Journal Readers
A rural notice from Monroe Route 4 dated April 27 describes correspondence plans where Contented hopes to exchange cards with Journal readers. The column mentions various local residents and events, including minor social visits, a preaching appointment, a rain shortage affecting crops, and a lighthearted note about writing under a pen name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Steve Richardson
Miss Wright Richardson
Charlot
Richardson
Hyssie Carnes
College
Allee Starnes
Ty Strawn
Monroe Township
Mensurford Griffin
B. Story
Lancaser
Dursed
W. G. Griffin
Missessard
Nannie Fincher
Sandy Ridge
R. H. James
James
Union County
Dickete
Tam
Contented
Hemby School and local growth in Indian Trail
Mr J M Deese erected a grocery store and G W H Kiser plans a new storehouse at Indian Trail with up to date stock and fertilizer. Mrs Bessie Trull and Miss Minnie Trull visit. Miss Eilis Conder visiting. Mr Price Freeman reports five hawk nests. J W Haywood finds a goose nest with 59 eggs. Union Sunday school planned. real estate transfer records show B L May to J A Watson 16 acres near Wingate for 920 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemby
J. M. Deese
G. W. H Kiser
Indian Trail
Bessie
Minnie Trull
Eilis Conder
Minnie ‘Trull
Price Freeman
Hemate
G. W. Hy Kiser
Blair Yandle
J. W. Haywood
Guinnes
Guinness
Brass
Old Waxhaw scene sparks jokes on tall tales and trust
The grainy Waxhaw scene shows Dr. Blair and others in an old Scotchman's tomb, a wall glare turning faces into mock desperadoes. Oscar Blair ponders the image while locals riff on size, psychology, and quirky quotes, mixing humor with local banter and a note on enduring legends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Blair
Mesure
RW. Lemmond
Jesse Wile Hiams
Waxhaw
Oscar Blair
Hickory
Wadesboro Plans New Rail Station Amid Local Drive
Citizens of Wadesboro press for a new railroad station while local politics unfold. The county Democratic conclave met Saturday, endorsing Leo Robinson for Congress. The Canning Club girls set a May 1 lunch event. H B Allen reports a third lumber fire loss of 100000 feet at his Gulledge township plant. Aunt Mint Little, an elderly Black woman, died Monday night at Bethel colored church. E T Redfearn and Miss Lucy Lowery wed Sunday. Lida Starnes obtained a divorce from Robert Starnes in civil court. The J W Gulledge embezzlement case shifts to Richmond County court. Porkton school ends today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadesboro
Con Youlion
Leo Robinson
Congress
Canning Club
H. B. Allen
Gulledge Township
Mint” Little
Bethel Colored Church
E. T. Redfearn
Lucy Lowery
Lida Starnes
Robert Starnes
J. W. Gulledge
Eas Southern Savings Bank
Anson Court
Richmond County Court
Porkton
Clean Up Everybody Ad Promotes Low Priced Paints
An advertisement touts household paints and varnish at ten cents a can for small jobs. It highlights ready to use colors and enamel options and invites shoppers to inquire about other items in the store.
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England
Ireland
Dublin
Battle Front
B. L. May
J. A. Watson
Wingate
Jawn
J. C. Laney
Buford
Jerry
Grand
Menrbe
Jim Stewart
Statistica
Bob Doster
London
Andron
Lowestoft
Mariakerke
Zeebrugge
Holland
Zeebrugee
Bel- Blan
OL Anson
Styleplus
WW. H. Belk & Bro. Clothing Department
Johnnie
Austin & Clontz
Monroe Bakery
Reefrigerrators
White Mountain
Monroe Hardware Co
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