Short News Articles From Front Page of Hickory Daily Record, June 30, 1919

From the Hickory Daily Record, June 30, 1919

A Large Cabbage

Probably the largest head of cabbage ever grown in this section was raised by Mr. Julius Whisnant in his garden in Longview and was on display today at Whitener & Martin’s. The head weighed 17 ½ pounds with all leave son it, and after being trimmed to the “white,” weighed 14 pounds. Mr. Whitener was a fine trucker before he moved to town; he is now showing gardeners how to grow things.

To Visit Parents

Mr. J.R. Price, son of Rev. and Mrs. J.P. Price of Hickory Route 4, arrived on Number 21 yesterday for a 10-days furlough from the marines at Quantico, Va. Mr. Price recently won in a shooting match at Quantico and will go to Caldwell, N.J., in August to take part in a national shooting match in the marines against the army and navy.

Happy Birthday Dinner

Rev. and Mrs. J.P. Price of Hickory Route 4 were given a birthday dinner Sunday by their children, the occasion being the birthday of Mr. Price. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Kuhn and children of Hickory, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Poovey and children and Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Poovey and children of Granite Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Price and Mr. Ben Montgomery and daughters of Taylorsville. A picnic dinner was spread on the lawn and consisted of everything that goes to make up a real picnic dinner. Later in the afternoon ice cream and cake was served.

Isaac Van Horn Died

Mr. Isaac Van Horn died at his home in Brookford this morning at the age of 59 years. He was a good citizen. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock at St. Johns church, Burke county.

Earl Whitener Died

Earl Whitener, year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Whitener, who lived in the South Fork settlement, died about midnight Saturday following a short illness, and the funeral was held at Zion church yesterday.