Monday, June 26, 2023

100 Gather for Darius Cline's 88th Birthday, June 26, 1923

Birthday Picnic

For the past even years Mr. Darius Cline and his beloved wife, Mrs. Lucinda Cline, have been celebrating his birthday as they annually occur. Mr. Cline is 88 years young, and his last natal day fell on Sunday last, and it was the occasion of a delightful picnic on that day, held just north of Granite Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Cline are the parents of four boys and five girls, with three of the former and three of the latter living. The picnic was a feast of good things to eat, and there was a flow of cheer and good fellowing and happy wishes for the honored guests that made it a delightful affair and one long to be remembered. Around 100 relatives and friends were present and participated in the joyous festivities. Among the number were 35 grandchildren.

From Hickory were Mr. and Mrs. John Crouch, Ernes and Troy Crouch, Mr. and Mrs. V.D. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Bush, Miss Mary Johnston, Miss Willie Johnston, Miss Sue Holman, Miss Leila Prestwood, Willie Bowman, Miss Annie Sherrill, Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Sides, Mr. and Mrs. R.R. Cline, Miss Beulah Cline, Fred Cline, Miss Florence Cline, J.R. Smyre.

From Granite Falls—John A. Bush, Mr. and Mrs. R.R. Cline, Dolsie Cline, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Cline, Mrs. Mame Cline, Virginia Cline, Olive Cline, Velalee Cline, Freeman Herman, Lucile Herman, Louis Herman, John Herman, Pearl Herman, Paul Herman, Rev. J.J. Bickley, D.T. Smith, Mrs. N.V. Curtis, Mrs. Hettie Smith, W.L. Herman and family, Nina Hayes, Hallie Bush.

From Claremont—Mr. and Mrs. N.P. Huffman, Albert Huffman, Homer Huffman, Nora Huffman, Bertha Huffman.

From Patterson—W.L. Herman and family, Richard Herman, Christian Herman. Lee W. Wicker of Davenport, Fla; G.F. Huffman and family of Bakers’ Mountain, Calvin Matthews of Conover; Mrs. D.B. Gragg, Gerald Gragg and M. Gragg of McClure, Va.

From the front page of the Lenoir News-Topic, Tuesday, June 26, 1923

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