Local and Personal News Highlights
Rev. John A. Wray will preach at Shilo Sunday at 2 30 PM. Dr H E Gurney preaches at Cedar Grove Sunday at 3 PM. D F Jones carrier from Wingate to Charlotte reassigned to Marshville route seven. J C and Zeb Jones enlist in aviation corps in Charlotte. Dr R L Payne to report to Fort Oglethorpe December 15. Seaboard turntable underway under C P Snuggs, larger than before. Randolph Redfearn sells seven pounds of old family tallow. Joe Stephenson and Ola Covington of Rockingham wed. Stephenson formerly Monroe resident now manages Stephenson Belk in Rockingham. C N Toney colored shoemaker dies at 39 from tuberculosis. survived by wife and child. Episcopal mission schedule outlined by Rev Tracy Walsh. Clarence Laney transferred to Monroe Hardware traveling force. Chief Christenbury says firearms and fireworks ordinance will be strictly enforced. C T Winchester jailed Adam Latiker for cow theft. warrant for bicycle theft in Anson. to be turned to Anson authorities after hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Wray
Shilo
H. E. Gurney
Cedar Grove
D. F. Jones
Wingate
Marshville
Route Seven
Messrs
J. C. and
Zeb Jones
Charlotte
Aviation Corps
R. L. Payne
Medical Corps
Army
Ft. Oglethorpe
C. P. Snuggs
Seaboard
Raleigh
Randolph Redfearn
Stephenson
Monroe
Stephenson-Belk
Rockingham
C. N. Toney
Clarence Laney
Monroe Hardware Company
Christenbury
Journal
C. T. Winchester
Adam Latiker
Anson County
Anson
Recital for Red Cross Benefit at Mrs Houston Home
A Monday afternoon program featured Miss Gertrude Hall of Charlotte with Mrs Henry Laney at the piano. The fundraiser included vocal, reading and patriotic pieces, a reception with hot chocolate and wafers, and contributions added to the Red Cross treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Houston
Red Cross
Gertrude Hall
Charlotte
Henry Laney
Miss Hall
Olive Abernethy
Macushla
Kipling
Mabel Belk
C. D. Meachem
Hall
H. E. Gurney
Miss. Hall
J. W. Yates
Mrs. Houston
Mesdames
J. T. Griffith
A. L. Monroe
J. C. Sikes
Ella Houston
Winston Lee
C. E. Houston
Cora Lee Montgomery
Red Cross Treasury
Mary Stewart
Ola Bruner
Atlanta
Chautauqua
W. B. Love
Isla Fitzgerald
T. T. Capehart
Purely Personal Local Notes From Monroe Neighbors
A compilation of short items lists visitors arrivals moves and personal events from local residents. Included are trips to colleges hospitals engagements bridal tours and new residence plans along with brief notes on relatives and community ties.
Glass on Gardner's Cake Rumor Tested by Deputy Clerk
A suspected glass fragment on a Gardner's pound cake was tested and deemed not glass by Deputy Clerk of Court Frank Wolfe and others. Gardner's Bakery, established 1872, ships nationwide. officials and merchants deny any adulteration and urge sending the cake for investigation. The bakery manager, G B Dodson, and Vann Funderburk of Monroe, N C respond to inquiries about quality and purity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
Frank Wolfe
Wolfe
Gardner's
J. C. Smith Co
John R. English
Lee Griffin
Vann Funderburk
Monroe
N. C
Gardner's Bakery
G. B. Dodson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tracy Walsh
Christ
Episcopal Church
Octavia Houston
Claudia Sander
Coker College
D. L. Medlin
Camp Sevier
Ben Medlin
J. W. Fowler
St. Louis
Lem Clontz
Goose Creek Township
Norfolk
3. R. Belk
Jackson Township
John Blair
Sumter
S. C
Roger Anderson
Henderson Garage and Machine Co
Hall Wilson
Jacksonville
Frank Richardson
Watt Deese
Buford
W. S
Bob Howie
Marvin Whitfield
Joe Hudson
Aviation Corp
Charles H. Boyd
Lumberton
J. Frank Laney
R. W. Allen
Allen
Frank Limerick
New Orleans
T. P. Redwine
Natty Norfolks
Lee & Lee Co
Notion
North Carolina
Ted
Toys
Santa Claus
Bank of Union
the Welcome Bank
W. S. Blakeney
R. G. Laney
Capital
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