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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1922
Page
2
The Cliffside News announces weekly publication in Cliffside in association with The Forest City Courier. Subscriptions, job and ad orders accepted at Editor B. E. Roach’s Cliffside office for prompt attention from Associate Editor Prof Clyde A. Erwin.
The writer notes good Sunday School enrollment and attendance but cites a large portion of town residents not enrolled or attending. They urge efforts to recruit the unengaged, viewable as opportunities to strengthen church outreach in our town.
Cliffside High School voiced pride as ninth grader Bi Frances Harris won a gold medal in an essay contest at Rutherfordton. The article notes ongoing school activities including an upcoming drama by ninth and tenth graders, a planned play under Mr Charles C. Erwin, and Camp Fire Girls trips.
A fragment from a 1920 piece muses on dirt as mislaid matter. It argues dust is harmless until anger rises, urging a patient mind and sorting dust into place before anyone loses their temper. The speaker suggests thoughtful action precedes blame and aims to quiet irritation.
Miss Alice Graham has recovered and visits Lawndale friends. Mrs. John Graham returns to Oswego. Rev. Keever ill. Rev. Tabor preaches in Henriet ta. Camp Fire Girls held a booth by the Drug Store, selling refreshments and raising funds. numerous visits from Forest City, Shelby, and Rutherfordton residents. A school play by seventh and eighth grades boosts community pride. Lyceum show next Saturday features Artists Trio. Several town residents travel or visit nearby towns. a farewell line notes future ownership of a Chevrolet.
Miss Frances Harris of Cliffside High School won first prize in the county contest for an essay on God's Earthly Cathedral. The piece extols nature as a temple of peace and beauty, describing forests, flowers, birds, and the tranquil joy found in a sunlit spring wood. The writer compares nature to a portion of heaven scattered across the earth.
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