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1972, Feb 01 - Cleveland County Native Historical Group Topic, Shelby Daily Star Sep 2016

1972, Feb 01 - Cleveland County Native Historical Group Topic, Shelby Daily Star

Series 7. News Clippings, 1902 – 2000, and undated

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2000, Nov 27 - The Preaching Dixons, Shelby Star Sep 2016

2000, Nov 27 - The Preaching Dixons, Shelby Star

Series 7. News Clippings, 1902 – 2000, and undated

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Undated - Dixon Admirer, Shelby Daily Star Sep 2016

Undated - Dixon Admirer, Shelby Daily Star

Series 7. News Clippings, 1902 – 2000, and undated

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1967, Jan 03 - Dr. Zeb Wright Brilliantly Probes Mind Of Cleveland's Thomas Dixon, Unknown Author Sep 2016

1967, Jan 03 - Dr. Zeb Wright Brilliantly Probes Mind Of Cleveland's Thomas Dixon, Unknown Author

Series 7. News Clippings, 1902 – 2000, and undated

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1968, Dec 03 - Dixon Bio Published, Cleveland Times Sep 2016

1968, Dec 03 - Dixon Bio Published, Cleveland Times

Series 7. News Clippings, 1902 – 2000, and undated

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1963, Aug 08 - Dixon Dwelling Is Relocated, Unknown Author Sep 2016

1963, Aug 08 - Dixon Dwelling Is Relocated, Unknown Author

Series 7. News Clippings, 1902 – 2000, and undated

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1963, June 28 - Tom Dixon Birthplace Will Make Way For Progress Near Fallston, Unknown Author Sep 2016

1963, June 28 - Tom Dixon Birthplace Will Make Way For Progress Near Fallston, Unknown Author

Series 7. News Clippings, 1902 – 2000, and undated

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1940, Aug - Dixon Family Is Famous For Activities In Many Fields Of Achievement, Shelby Daily Star Sep 2016

1940, Aug - Dixon Family Is Famous For Activities In Many Fields Of Achievement, Shelby Daily Star

Series 7. News Clippings, 1902 – 2000, and undated

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4.A.3 Manuscript, Version 2 - Thomas Dixon: North Carolina’S Most Colorful Character Of His Generation, Lee B. Weathers Sep 2016

4.A.3 Manuscript, Version 2 - Thomas Dixon: North Carolina’S Most Colorful Character Of His Generation, Lee B. Weathers

Series 4: Biographical Materials

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4.A.2 Manuscript, Version 1 - Thomas Dixon: North Carolina’S Most Colorful Character Of His Generation, Lee B. Weathers Sep 2016

4.A.2 Manuscript, Version 1 - Thomas Dixon: North Carolina’S Most Colorful Character Of His Generation, Lee B. Weathers

Series 4: Biographical Materials

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4.A.1 Thomas Dixon: North Carolina’S Most Colorful Character Of His Generation By Lee B. Weathers, Lee B. Weathers Sep 2016

4.A.1 Thomas Dixon: North Carolina’S Most Colorful Character Of His Generation By Lee B. Weathers, Lee B. Weathers

Series 4: Biographical Materials

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1974 Minutes Of Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Jan 1974

1974 Minutes Of Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1974 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Second Baptist Church and First Baptist Church in Kings Mountain, NC. The Christian Life committee reports a meeting with the Cleveland County Comissioners concerning an ordinance on alcoholic beverages.


1951 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Jan 1951

1951 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1951 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Grover, NC, Temple Baptist Church in Kings Mountain, NC, and Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by J. R. Cantrell.


1941 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Oct 1941

1941 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1941 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Elizabeth Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by A. M. Kiser. The report on Boiling Springs Junior College states that the College is launching a fundrasing drive to raise $100,000. The WMU report stated that their 86 member raised $6540.40 in the last year for missions. The report on the Baptist Training Union stated that 32 of 48 Associational churches facilitated a training program. The Association took up an offering for Boiling Springs Junior College totaling $6986.03. The minutes concluded with the minutes of …


1940 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Oct 1940

1940 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1940 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Carpenter's Grove Baptist Church in Lawndale, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by W. A. Elam. Dr. M.A. Adams, a representive from "Dry Forces" distributed cards to the Association to petition the state legislature for a statewide referendum on the topic. The Relief and Annuity Board reported that a new statewide plan called the North Carolina Ministers' Retirement Plan has been established. Polkville and Love Valley churches joined the Association. The General Board reported that N.L. Whistnant was elected to the office of Sunday School Superintendent.


1939 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Oct 1939

1939 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1939 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Grover, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by W. A. Hoffman. The General Board reported the passing of Association Clerk Rev. J.V. DeVenny. The Baptist Training Union reported that its leader, Wynn Washburn, has left to pursue another field of service. The Association expressed gratitude towards the family of Bowman Gray for starting the Bowman Gray Fund for the purpose of establishing a medical school at Wake Forest College.


1938 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Oct 1938

1938 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1938 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Sandy Plains Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by J. L. Jenkins. The Women's Missionary Union observed its fiftieth anniversary. The Baptist Hospital report indicated that building expansion is needed to provide accommodations for more patients and equipment. The Committee on Our History recommends that the Association's executive committee should present a method for preserving the history of the Association at the next meeting.


1937 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Oct 1937

1937 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1937 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Kings Mountain, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by C. V. Martin. The Committee on Religious Literature recommends The Royal Service, The Window Y.W.A., and World Comrades publications. John William Suttle has served as Moderator for the Kings Mountain Baptist Association for twenty-five years. Wade D. Bostic, a missionary to China gave a report on the country's conditions.


1936 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Oct 1936

1936 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1936 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by W. G. Camp. The State Missions report indicated that great work is being done at the Oteen Mission hospital, which has 800 tubercular patients. The State Missions report recommends that all churches observe State Mission Day on the fourth Sunday in October, or some other time during the year. The Baptist Training Union report indicated that the Adult Union, which was created in the last few years, makes valuable contributions to the Baptist Training Union.


1935 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Oct 1935

1935 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1935 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by A. G. Sargeant. The report on Mills Home provided an overview of the Baptist Orphanage of North Carolina's 50 year history. An associational Deacon's Day meeting was held at Double Springs Church. The Boiling Springs Junior College report recommends that a permanent committee should be established to promote the interests of the College. The report on Christian Training indicated that the position of Boiling Springs Junior College president, filled by A.C. Lovelace, is now a …


1934 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Oct 1934

1934 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1934 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at New Prospect Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by Zeno Wall. The Women's Missionary Union was recognized at the State Convention for reaching all points on the Standard of Excellence. The Boiling Springs Junior College report indicated that there were a record number of students enrolled at the college, and that there were five states represented in the student body. The Report on Ministerial Relief and Annuities asked that churches contribute to the Relief and Annuity Board and Co-operative Program to help increase benefits …


1933 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Oct 1933

1933 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1933 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Patterson Grove Baptist Church in Kings Mountain, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by T. L. Justice. The Association adopted a motion to make changes to the Constitution and Confession of Faith. The Report on Temperence and Public Morals opposes the repeal of the 18th Amendment. The Committee on Obituaries provided a memorial tribute to the late J.D. Huggins.


1932 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Oct 1932

1932 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1932 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at New Bethel Baptist Church in Lawndale, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by D. F. Putnam. The Foreign Mission Board reported that there are more baptisms abroad than there were church members twenty-five years ago. The Southern Baptist Convention asked the Baptists of the South to raise money to help with Foreign Mission Board expenses. The Report on Christian Education indicated that Boiling Springs Junior College has met all of the Standard Association of Southern Colleges and Secondary Schools' requirements except for the income requirement. The Association Historian's …


1931 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Oct 1931

1931 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1931 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Zion Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by L. L. Jessup. G.G. Page announced that he will no longer serve as Superintendent of the Kings Mountain Baptist Sunday School Association. The Report on Temperance and Public Morals resolved to oppose gambling and games of chance in the county. The Boiling Springs Junior College Annual Report indicated that the school's football program has been cut due to economy and expense. The Annual Report also asks that the Association's churches put the College in their budget.


1930 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Oct 1930

1930 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1930 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Patterson Springs Baptist Church in Patterson Springs, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by Wallace Hartsell. The State Missions report mentioned that the Board took on missionary work with Indians in Robeson County, and the Cherokees in Swain County. The Baptist Young People's Union (B.Y.P.U.) reported continued growth in membership. the Boilign Springs Junior College reported record enrollment growth. The College made arrangements to lease equipment and classrooms, and provide instruction for some high school subjects with the Cleveland County Board of Education.


1929 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Oct 1929

1929 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1929 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Boiling Springs Baptist Church in Boiling Springs, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by C. J. Black. The report on State Missions recommends that pastors renew efforts to gain support for the State Missions, and that the Association should encourage its members to subscribe to the Biblical Recorder to stay informed. The Foreign Missions report indicated that missionary work in China, Latin America, Nigeria, and Europe has made progress. The Baptist Hospital reports recommends a Mother's Day offering contributions to help support the hospital's charity work. the Committee …


1928 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Oct 1928

1928 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1928 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Beaver Dam Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by J. L. Jenkins. The report on Christian Education suggest that members provide support for the Centennial Fund and Boiling Springs Junior College. The tentative agreement to transition Boiling Springs High School to a junior college was adopted by the Convention with a few amendments. J.B. Davis will take over as president of Boiling Springs Junior College, and J.D. Huggins will become dean. the Commitee on Obituaries reports the passing of Rev. A.H. Sims.


1927 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Oct 1927

1927 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1927 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Double Shoals Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by Zeno Wall. The Committee on Women's Work reports that the Women's Missionary Union has shown growth and progress, and is making plans for their fortieth anniversary celebration. The Boiling Springs High School Annual Report indicated that there was a deficit in operating expenses for the first time, and a faculty reorganization. A tentative agreement was made to begin the transition to a junior college.


1926 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Oct 1926

1926 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1926 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Kings Mountain Baptist Church in Kings Mountain, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by G. P. Abernathy. The Home Missions report mentioned providing interpreting services for deaf mutes to allow them to participate in church services. The Historian's Report provided details about the origin of the Association. The Boiling Springs High School Board of Trustees Report recommends that the school transition to a junior college. The Committee on Obituaries reports the passing of Rev. A.C. Irvin and Missionary G.P. Bostick.


1925 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1925

1925 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1925 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Shelby First Baptist in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by Rush Padgett. The Committee on Education reports enrollment growth at Wingate High School and Junior College, and Mars Hill. The Boiling Springs High School Annual Report indicated that a new central heating plant was installed, and that the Memorial Building is now complete. The Committee on Obituaries reports the death of Rev. G.P. Hamrick.