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Newspaper

Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1925

Page

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County Club Meets at Cliffside Cliffside County Club to Meet at Cliffside

The regular monthly meeting of the County Club will be held at the Haynes Memorial Building Cliffside on Tuesday April 21 at 10:00. Rev Abernethy will deliver the principal address. The Cliffside school may offer a short program and the orchestra will provide music.

County Club Haynes Memorial Building Cliffside Trinity Methodist Church Charotte Abernethy Cliffside School Abernet

Poultry Car Tour Announces Early County Stops

The Southern Produce and Commission Company of Hamlet announces another poultry car in the county. It will be at Rutherfordton Tuesday afternoon April 21 through Wednesday noon to buy poultry, with higher prices than elsewhere, then at Ellenboro Wednesday afternoon and Thursday April 22 and 23, and at Shelby on April 24.

Southern Produce and Commission Company of Hamlet Rutherfordt Ellenboro Shelby

Spindale Citizens Hold Mass Meeting to Nominate Mayor and Board

A mass meeting Tuesday at Spindale school auditorium named candidates for mayor and board of commissioners. Incumbent mayor R E Elmore was nominated for re election. Board nominees include M D Haney W L Robbins G B Howard C B Guloreth and S K Yelton. The meeting appointed G B Howard chair and W R Wells secretary. Elmore has served as mayor since incorporation two years ago and is favored for reelection. The current board includes J S Williams G B Howard M D Haney J Y Yelton and P H Grose.

Spindale School Board of Commissioners G. B. Howard W. R. Wells E. Elmore Messrs M. D. Haney W. L. Robbins C. B. Guloreth S. K. Yelton Mr. Elmore J. 9. Williams

Dalton Bros Formally Opening New Quarters

Dalton Bros announce a formal opening soon for their expanded double store room. Goods are on display while workmen finish equipment, with friends congratulating the proprietors on the expansion and anticipated crowded opening day.

De&gn Bros Dalton Bros Jssts Dalton

Births For Wall and Robdits Families

Mr and Mrs Raleigh R Wall welcome a son Theodore Raleigh born April 9. Mr and Mrs R L Robdits announce the birth of a son on April 8.

Raleigh R. Wall Theodore Raleigh R. L. Rob- Dits

Contract for hard surfacing to be let on Highway 20

On his return from Raleigh, O Max Lardner says State Highway Commissioner Page promised that the contract for hard surfacing Highway No 20 from Shelby to the Rutherford county line would be let late this year with funds provided for the extension to be built under the last General Assembly appropriation. The grading contract was let to Geer and Wilson of Rutherfordton, who are already placing machinery along the route and expect to start soon. Page says the hard surfacing contract will follow as soon as possible after grading is completed by fall.

Raleigh O. Max Lardner Page Shelby Rutherford County General Assembly Geer and Wilson Rutherfordton

Providence Young People Form Epworth League

Providence church members organized an Epworth League on April 12 with Rev. J C Gentry leading. Elected officers include Ida Smith president Hobart McDaniel vice president Mary Frances Smith secretary James Butler treasurer and Mildred Wood organist.

Providence Church J.C. Gentry Epworth League Ida Smith Hobart McDaniel Mary Frances Smith James Butler Mildred Wood Ha Phillips Lillian Daniel Spindale Maggie Lee Christy Sam Dan Eloise Eva Wilson Melba Spurgeon Clayton

Hopewell News Farmers Near End Planting Corn

In Ellenboro area, farmers report corn planting nearly finished. Visitors at J T Robbins home included Jim Ramsay and family of Mooresboro and Mart Ramsey. Hopewell Methodist Church announces Sunday preaching and Robbins school house entertainment on April 23. Fay Robbins family weekend visit. Madge Robbins visiting Alma Robbins.

Ellenboro R-1 J.T. Robbins Jim Ramsay Mart Ramsey Mooresboro Hopewell Methodist Church Myrtice Doty Estelle Spratt Alma Robbins Pratt Biggerstaff J. Hill Bailey Robbins School House Fay Robbins J. D. Robbins Madge Robbins

Washburn School Closes with Week of Student Plays

Washburn R-1 closes Tuesday April 14 with a full program. Wednesday features a play Peter Rabbi primary grades and a Little boys and girls contest. Thursday offers an Indian play by Junior grades and a Negro Minstrel by grammar grade. Friday hosts an older students contest at 10, a noon dinner, an address by Mr By num Weathers of Shelby at 2, and a Friday 8 pm Home Ties play. Cast includes Martin Winn Forest Hastings Leonard Everett Howard Carlisle Harold Vincent Rex Weast Josiah Fizzard Charles Walker Ruth Winn Vermelle Weast Alma Wayne Mary Lovelace Aunt Melissa Varlee Philbeck Mrs Poplin Mary Harrill Lindsay Jane Nora Harrill Admission 25c. Everyone invited.

Bostic Washburn Peter Rabbi Bynum Weathers Shelby Martin Winn Forest Hastings Leonard Everett Howard Carlisle Harold Vincent Rex Weast Josiah Fizzard Charles Walker Ruth Winn Vermelle Weast Alma Wayne Mary Lovelace Melissa—Valoree Philbeck Mrs. Poplin Mary Harrill Lindsay Jane Nora Harrill

Criminal Court to Convene May 11 in Rutherfordton

The criminal court will convene Monday May 11 with Judge Oglesby presiding, recently appointed to replace the late Judge Long. Jurors listed for the first and second weeks are named, while two men were bound over to Superior Court after an incident at Mrs. Powers' dwelling in Gaffney. Mrs Eveline Rucker Dead at 86 in Rutherford County. widow of Civil War veteran Captain William H. Rucker and mother of A P Rucker of Lewis Rucker Lumber, with seven children and many grandchildren surviving.

Erordion Oglesby McLean Judge Long L. E. Powers Gaffney S. C Rutherford County

Insurance Agency Reorganizes Into Home Insurance Firm

The J. A. Wilkie Insurance Agency becomes Home Insurance and Realty Company. J. A. Wilkie serves as president with H. F. Little as vice president and G. B. Harrill as secretary treasurer. Directors include J. H. Thomas K. S. Tanner B. B. Doggett J. R. Moore B. H. Long. The new firm will operate from the Hemphill building with headquarters at the Industrial Loan and Investment Bank and will be led by J. A. Wilkie and G. B. Harrill in management roles.

J. A. Wilkie Insurance Agency Home Insurance & Realty Company J. A. Wilkie H. F. Little G. B. Harrill sect.Treas J. H. Thomas K. S. Tanner B. B. Doggett J. R. Moore

PTA Meeting Set In School April 20 At 3 30

The Parent-Teacher Association will meet in the school on Monday April 20 at 3 30 p m All members are urged to attend and non members are welcome to come.

Parent-Teacher Association

Southern Veneer Plant Burned at Rutherfordton

The Southern Veneer Works at Seaboard depot, Rutherfordton, was destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon around 1:30. The entire plant burned except the boiler, with several hundred ready blocks burned. A few edge pieces rolled away. About $1,700 of finished product awaiting shipment was lost or delayed. Estimated insurance coverage was about $3,000.

Seaboard Depot Rutherfordton

Women’s Club Meeting At Mrs J H Thomas Home

The music club will meet Friday afternoon at 4:00 at the home of Mrs J H Thomas. Mrs Thomas and Miss Juanita Minish will be joint hostesses. Members should notify the hostess if they cannot attend and inform Mrs Thomas by Thursday evening.

J. H. Thomas Mrs.Thomas Juanita Minish

Dedication Services at Presbyterian Church for Dr J H Henderlite

A large crowd attended the Sunday afternoon dedication sermon for Dr J H Henderlite at the Presbyterian church. Choirs from sister churches aided the music and Miss Nell Padgett sang a solo. Rev J R Gillispie of Gastonia conducted services each night this week.

Presbyterian Church J. H. Henderlite Nell Padgett J. R. Gillispie Gastonia

Easter Program at Cliffside M E Church

Cliffside Methodist Sunday school presented an Easter program with opening exercises, music, recitations by pupils, and scripture readings. The infants service featured cradle roll pictures of over twenty five babies, with mothers to receive cards bearing their child pictures.

Cliffside Methodist Sunday School Kenneth McMahon Lionel Fisher Dorothy Rudisill M. W. Heckard Jay Cole Cradle Roll

Free to subscribers Floyd Collins story offer

The Courier advertises a free complete Floyd Collins story with nearly 100 full page illustrations for subscribers paying one year at $1.50. The offer includes delivery by mail or at the office and invites readers to subscribe now for this heart gripping feature. A note promises additional items described as juicy pryers by Friday and Saturday.

Sand Cave Floyd Collins Courier

Florence Baptist Church Meeting Closes After Revival

Florence Baptist Church wrapped up a revival led by Capt. J. L. Hancock, railway evangelist. The event ran from April 5 with strong attendance and a special men’s meeting Sunday yielded about 300 men pledging to improve their lives. Prof. J. C. Jordan of Boiling Springs spoke as a feature, while local friends mourn a heavy loss from a Blacksburg bank failure last month.

Florence Baptist Church J. L. Hanecock Hancock J. C. Jordan Myclist Blacksburg

Ferry School to Close in April Entertainment Planned

The Ferry School will close in April with a Wednesday evening program at seven oclock featuring My Country Tis Of Thee and a series of recitations and tableaux by primary and middle grades. Performances include The Goblins Will Get You, This Is the Way We Run and Play, Bare Foot Boy, Rocks of Ages, Abide With Me, Dixie Land and more. Attendees include Miss Byrd and Mrs Bea, with visitors listed such as Mr Robert Beason and Mr Jim Beason and families from Rutherfordton.

Carrie Kimbrell Dickson's Kitchen Mother Nature Jessie Scruggs Miss Byrd Bea Yancie Scruggs Vernice Dobbins Emily Putnam Dixie Land Robert Beason Jim Beason Rutherfordton J. D. Whiteside Rorie Scruggs Rev Jenkins Misses Byrd Irene Eloine Scruggs Guy Scruggs Percian Michigan

Avondale News Primary exercises set at town hall

Avon­dale April 13 The primary commencement exercises will be held Thursday night April 16 at 7 45 o clock at the town hall The program includes Welcome Song Reading Mother Goose Play 1st and 2nd grades Reading Cantrell Duet Irene Silver Roy Grant Operetta The Flower Nymphs Surprise Third Grade Closing Song The Senior Philathea class of the Baptist church celebrated their second birthday Saturday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Roland Womack with a child s party about twenty members attended dressed as children Ice cream cake and suckers were served. Mr and Mrs Henry Jenkins left this morning for St Petersburg Florida for a few days. Miss Elliott from Charlotte spent the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs Z C Jenkins. Misses Francis and Margaret Haynes students at Salem College are home for Easter holidays. Miss Sadie Jenkins student at Greensboro College spent Easter with her parents. Mr John Jenkins purchased a new Ford roadster. Miss Annie Fay Hunt of Marion is the guest of Miss Lucille Frye.

Avondale Town Hall Mother Goose Francis Cantrell Irene Silver Roy Grant the Baptist Church Roland Womack Henry Jenkins St. Petersburg Florida Miss Elliott Charlotte Z. C. Jenkins Francis and Margaret Haynes Salem College Sadie Jenkins Greensboro College John Jenkins Annie Fay Hunt Marion Lucille Frye

Free Picture Show at Carolean Hall

Dairymen and others are invited to a free three reel picture show at Caroleen Hall on Tuesday night April 21 at 8 00 p m The feature is intensely interesting instructive and practical The free showing is presented by Henrietta Mills Store Sue their tias paper

Caroleen Hall Henrietta Mills

Boiling Springs Plans April 19 Commencement Schedule

Boiling Springs high school closes April 19 with four days of exercises led by Rev. W A Ayers. Events run through April 22 including Declaimer's Contest, Art Exhibit, Reader's Contest, Alumni Meeting, Class Day, Orator's Contest, Glee Club concert, Literary Address by Supt. T Wingate Andrews, and a Graduation at High Point. Country Cousin play concludes the program.

Boiling Springs High School W. A D Ayers LW. A. Ayers Forest City Glee Club T. Wingate Andrews High Point

Mooresboro Woman Victim Of Assault

A middle aged Mooresboro woman from a prominent local family was attacked near her home Sunday night as she walked to a nearby outbuilding. She could not identify her assailant or determine his race, leaving authorities unable to locate the attacker.

Mooresboro Shelby Star

Royal Arch Chapter installs officers for year

Royal Arch Chapter No 79 installed officers on Thursday evening April 9 for the coming year. Names include Thomas G. Stone High Priest Charles S. McCall King Charles Gibson Scribe John B. Wood Secretary J M Edwards Principal Sojourner J E McFarland Captain of Host R E Biggerstaff Treasurer C M Whisnant R A Captain F I Barber First Veil E Alcock Second Veil After ceremonies new officers gave speeches emphasizing optimism loyalty and a revived working spirit to boost lodge activity and membership.

Royal Arch Thos. G. Stone Chas. S. McCall Chas. Gibson John 8. Wood J. M. Edwards J. E. McFarland R. E. Biggerstaff C. M. Whisnant F. I. Barber E. Alcock

Conductor Evangelist Preaches at Forest City Revival

Capt. J. L. Hancock, a Southern Railway conductor from Blacksburg, assists the local pastor at a Forest City Baptist church revival. The Courier shows him in cap and uniform on its front page as he punches train tickets between spiritual services. Hancock, not ordained, feels the call to evangelistic work during these periods, and Southern Railway allows time off for his religious duties.

Charlotte Observer Forest City Baptist Church Southern Railway Company The Courier J. L. Hancock Blacksburg

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