Political
rally
Cliffside was
always a hotbed of political activity. One time my daddy took me to
Shelby to show me a Republican. Shown below is one of the larger Democratic rallies held in Cliffside.

Photo by Jobie Biggerstaff, courtesy
Wayne Smith
This vast throng gathered in 1968 across
from the mill office. L to R: Wayne Smith (aboard the donkey), Max
Humphries, Charles “Red” Humphries (in white shirt), June
Dove, John Earley. John looks like he's heading to the house; too
much politics for one day.