Funeral for Claude Kitchen Draws Thousands in Scotland Neck
More than two thousand mourners from North Carolina and beyond attended the simple funeral for Congressman Claude Kitchen in Scotland Neck. The service, led by Dr. Charles Anderson and assisted by Rev. Reuben Meridith and Rev. E L Hillman, honored a man described as a lifelong leader. Prominent national figures and state leaders joined the crowd, with tributes from Senator Lee S. Overman and others as rail surveys for a Blue Ridge route continued in a separate report.
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Associated Press
Scotland Neck
Claude Kitchen
North Carolina
Charles Anderson
Baptist Church
Reuben Meridith
Episcopal Church
Ry. E. L. Hillman
Methodist Church
E. G. Moore, Jr
Hare
Walter Clark
North Carolina Supreme Court
F. M. Simmons
Double Birthday Dinner at Watsons Honors 52 Years of Marriage
A large May 27 gathering at Asa and Mrs. Watson of Boone R. celebrated their 8th and 72nd birthdays with a 48 foot long table of diverse foods. Speakers included Rev. D. M. Wheeler of Triplett N C. Attendees included Grandma Ingram Elijah Norris and Riley Greer near Rutherfordton N C. The couple, married 52 years, raised 18 children, 11 living, admired for lifelong labor.
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N Friends
Asa Watson
Boone, R
D. M. Wheeler
Triplett
N. C
Grandma
Isaac
Joseph
Boone Baptist Church Dedicates Next Sunday
Boone Baptist Church plans a day of dedication with Dr. R. T. Vann preaching at 11 am and an education address at 4 pm. Rev. A. M. Adams and Prof. D. D. Dougherty speak in evening services. Dinner on the grounds invites all, including former pastors and members.
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Vann
A. M. Adams
First Baptist Church of
Rutherfordton
Brother Adams
D. D. Dougherty
J. H. Farthing
L. C. Wilson
Married Couple from Banner Elk Weds in Presbyterian Church
Fred Profit of Banner Elk and Cora Richards of Banner Elk were married in the Presbyterian church last Friday. After a Washington D C visit they will return to Newland to make their home. Groom is son of Dock Profit and bride is daughter of Felix and Mrs Richards. Miss Nell Brown of Blowing Rock attended as a bridesmaid.
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Fred Profit
Cora Richards
Banner Elk
Washington,d. C
Newland
Dock” Profit
Felix Richards
Nell Brown
Blowing Rock
Words of comfort to mothers and nurses moral advice
The passage urges kind words and steady care for mothers and elder women. It cites biblical figures as ideal female examples and warns that negligence toward a mother can bring lasting remorse. It promotes gentle action, letters, and small gifts before it is too late.
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Sarah
Rachel
Hannah
Susanna
Eunice
Lois
Napoleons
Alexanders
Boone Baptist Church Dedication Day Program Summary
Morning service at 11:00 features hymns such as All Hail The Power and How Firm a Foundation plus a sermon by Dr. R. T. Vann and a dedication prayer. Dinner on the ground followed by an afternoon service at 4:00 with Nothing But The Blood and Battle Hymn of the Republic. Evening service at 8:00 includes guides, sermons, and prayers led by Rev. M. A. Adams and Prof. D. D. Dougherty.
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Namie
N. Lord
Boone Baptist Church
I. G. Greer
Okan
J. H. Farthing
PRC
Mlusice
D. D. Dougherty
Christ
M. A. Adams
First Baptist Church
Rutherfordton Buyin
Milton Wins Second 500 Mile Auto Race at Indianapolis
Tommy Milton of St Paul wins the 500 mile Indianapolis Speedway race for the second time in 5 hours 28 minutes and 6 27 seconds at an average 91.4 mph before about 150000 spectators. Harry Hartz finishes second 5 miles back with a 90.06 mph average. Jimmy Murphy third, Earl Cooper fourth, L L Corrum fifth, Frank Elliot sixth, Eddie Herne seventh, Max Saller eighth, Prince de Cystria ninth, Phil Schaefer tenth, Christian Werner eleventh. Georgia peaches delivered to President Harding in Washington by air.
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Milton
Harry Hartz
Los Angeles
Jimmy Murphy
Hartz
Murphy
Earl Cooper
L. L. Corrum
Indianapolis
Frank Elliot
California
Eddie Herne
Max Saller
Prince de Cystria
Phil Schaefer
Christian Werner
Next District Conference to Meet in Sparta After Wilkesboro
The annual M. E. Church District Conference held in Wilkesboro last week will meet next in Sparta for the first time in seventeen years. Boone lost by one vote for future host. Delegates elected J. S. Stanbury and Mrs. N. L. Mast. Charles H. Ireland of Odell Co. Greensboro addressed the gathering. Dr. E. K. McLarty spoke on Missionary and Centenary. Prof. Flowers on Christian Education. Attendees from this section included Rev. Brinkman and several named locals.
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M. E. Church
Wilkesboro
Sparta
Boone
J. S. Stanbury
N. L. Mast
Charles H. Ireland
Odell Co
Greensboro
Ireland
E. K. McLarty
High Point Church
Executions in Russia Report Spark Local Outcry
Georgia and Caucasus leaders accuse the Soviet regime of executing hundreds of Georgians without trials. The piece notes quiet killings near a Moscow Cheka prison, where 348 people were executed in two weeks, with noise minimized by sabers and hatchets.
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Georgia
Caucasus
Cheka
Moscow
Smuggle Liquor Into Washington Centered on Shriners Meet
The Washington Post reports several thousand cases of liquor landed by bootleggers to stock up for the Shriners convention. Much of it arrived aboard the yacht Istargo of the Atlantic rum fleet near Cape Henry Virginia, with shipments diverted to Washington. The Coast Guard tried to stop smuggling at Hampton Roads but about 3000 cases reached the city and owner profits exceeded one decade of thousands, as the Istargo moved to England for overhauling.
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Haynes
W N
Washington Post
Cape Henry
Coast Guard
Hampton Roads
Yacat
England
Editors to Meet at Blowing Rock Convention North Carolina Press Association
Editors from across North Carolina gather at Blowing Rock in June 2022 for the annual NC Press Association convention at Mayview Manor. Leaders include Miss Beatrice Cobb and President John B. Sheri with talks by Edith Vanderbilt and Henry Louis Smith.
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Beatrice Cobb
Morganton
North Carolina
Oy Lo
Chapel
J. L. Hor
Rocky Mount
O. Paren Gton
Hurley
Salisbury
M. L. Shuman
Association
Lumberton
Stephens
Asheville
A. C. Hunnicutt
Albemarne
W. G. Mebane
Beaufort
Henry Louis Smith
Washington and Lee University
Lee
Sanford Martin
Winston- Salem
J. T. Perkins
Lincolnton
W. O. Saunders
Elipaper
Zabeth City
Saunders
Josephus Daniels
A. B. Joyner
Linville City
Escola Inn
Hugh MacRae
Road work progresses on Boone-Blowing Rock route
The Boone Blowing Rock road project advances despite rain. Over the last two weeks the large fill across Farthing bottom is finished with reserve dirt for bridges delivered on site. Cement for two major bridges has been poured and a steam shovel works beyond Z W Farthing's home.
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Boone-Blowing Rock
Farthing
Z. W. Farthing
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