Mrs Sutton to speak on Folk Song at High School
Friday evening April 23 Mrs D H Sutton will discuss Folk Song in the Blue Ridge at the High School auditorium. She will be assisted by Mrs J T Ingram of Lenoir who will sing mountain songs. Miss Mary Wilder and the High School Glee Club will perform two selections. Katherine Goggans will play two piano pieces to close. Public urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Sutton
Blue Ridge
Sutton
Woman's Club
Forest City
J. T. Ingram
Lenoir
Mary Wilder
Katherine Goggans
Morris announces for sheriff in Democratic primary
Mr Roy R Morris announces in Courier as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Sheriff. He is a World War veteran, well known in the county, with a prior strong race for the office and supporters confident he will be a solid contender this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy R. Morris
Morris
Alexander to Play Sulphur Springs
The Alexander baseball team will play Sulphur Springs Saturday afternoon at Sulphur Springs. Lancas ter will be in the box for Alexander and Miller behind the bat. Alexander's line-up includes Miller catcher Henson first base Matheny second B. Lancaster short Bivins third Laughridge left Vassey center Lavender right. All fans urged to attend and see Lancaster in the box.
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Alexander
Sulphur Springs
Lancaster
Miller
Henson
Matheny
B. Lancaster
Bivins
Laughridge
Vassey
Lavender
Forest City Boy Marries in Norfolk Virginia
Melvin A. McGinnis formerly of Forest City wed Elizabeth May Holland at the bride’s Norfolk home last Saturday. The bride is the daughter of E. W. Holland of Norfolk. the groom, once a Courier printer, now holds a lucrative Norfolk position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin A. McGinnis
Forest City
Elizabeth May Holland
Norfolk
E. W. Holland
Courier
Kiwanis Club Inter-Club Meeting Highlights
Rutherfordton and Forest City Kiwanis clubs held a well attended inter club meeting. Lieut Gov Joseph Johnson spoke with a memorable song and pointed out benefits to clubs. T L O Kelly joined from Barnum Springs schools. R E B Price urged Seaboard to restore tighter schedules. Capt Benjamin L Smith supported Woodrow Wilson memorial efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton
Forest City
Seaboard
Benj. L. Smith
Woodrow Wilson
Henrietta News Highlights Social Ties and Local Events
Dr J F Sherrard of Hendersonville visited Henrietta over the weekend. Local doctors Lovelace and Whisnant went to Hendersonville on business. Miss Blanche Burke attended the Lincolnton alumna banquet at Boiling Springs and visited friends in Henrietta. A car collision near the high school injured a driver. A Pacolet wedding united Grover Riddle and Estelle Sorgee with a supper at the groom’s parents. Upcoming church services at Caroleen and Missionary program at the Henrietta Methodist church are noted. Local ninth and sixth grade trips and celebrations are described along with guests visiting from Virginia and North Wilkesboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta
J. F. Sherrard
Hendersonville
T. C. Lovelace
J. F. Whisnant
Blanche Burke
Lincolnton
Boiling Springs
Lucile Wall
George Hoyle
Shelby
J.W. McDaniel
McDaniel
O'Lemma Flack
Dovie Sue Harris
Phebe Day
Chimney Rock
Ralph Davis
Virginia
Caroleen
Missionary Society
J. P. Hornbuckle
Methodist
Otis Daniel
J. F. Daniel
Cato McGinniss
Henrietta- Caroleen High School
Grover Riddle
Estelle Sorgee
Pacolet
W. T. Tate
C. Riddle
Henrietta St
Henry Sorgee
Floyd’s Creek
T. N. Lumley
Wofford Glee Club to Perform in Forest City May 5
The Wofford Glee Club will perform May 5 at 8 p.m. in the Forest City High School auditorium under the Hi-Y Club. Twenty five voices and a jazzy Terrier Aces orchestra will present a snappy program. The Terrier Aces recently won a silver cup as South Carolina champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wofford Glee Club
Forest City
Terrier Aces
South Carolina
Collegians
First Presbyterian Leaders Highlight Kings Mountain Presbytery
Gaston County delegates to Kings Mountain Presbytery met in Forest City April 13 14 with 50 delegates from five counties and a $7000 church year money total. Rev Gillespie elected permanent Home Missions superintendent. faith has grown in Forest City since his arrival. loan notes paid. missions expanded across county with nine new stations and strong cooperation from other denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gastonia
Gillespie
Messrs
J. Lee Robinson
W. T. Love
FL. Smyre
RR. Ray
W. R. Armstrong
Gastonia First Church
R. L. Stowe
Belmont Church
S. M. Robinson
Lowell
C. E. Hutchinson
Mt. Holly
J. A. Abernethy
Lincolnton
Lincolnton, ©. E. Neisler, of Kings Mountain and R. P. Roberts
Grover
Matthews-Belk Co
P. W. Garland
R. C. Patrick
Earl Wilson
H. P. Lineberger
H. G. Wimger
J. H. Kennedy
Home Mission Committee
C. C. Huston
R. Baker
W. L. Latham
Ellenboro
Brittain
Rutherfordton
Ellenboro High to Hold Commencement April 23 28
Mt. Pleasant News reports Ellenboro High School commencement activities set for April 23 to 28. Includes programs: operetta, honors, sermon by Dr. Shealey, class day, debates on eight months term, readings, baseball games, and graduating exercises with Dr. Fleagle as literary speaker. D. L. McSwain of Forest City R 2 dies after stroke. funeral held at Mt. Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Pleasant News
Ellenboro
D. L. McSwain
Forest City
R-2
McSwain
Mt. Pleasant
Davia
Sandy
James
Avondale
Bert
Lonzy
Minnie McSwain
M. L. Buchanan
Ellenboro High School
Shealey
Cliffside
North Carolina
Clyde Erwin
Fleagle
Memorial services changed for Salem M. E. church
Memorial services scheduled for the second Sunday in May at Salem M. E. church are rescheduled to the second Thursday in May the 13th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem M. E. Church
Duke University Glee Club Receives Warm Reception
The Duke University Musical Clubs performed at the High School building on Friday, April 16, delivering a varied program. The ensemble, led by Frank Warner and George Leftwich, drew praise for trained, spirited performances by the Blue Devils, String Club, and male quartet, with encores and a notable blackface interlude. The audience, including Rev. Geo. R. Gillespie, learned the group was student-managed. Sponsored by the Woman's Missionary Society, Forest City music lovers expressed gratitude. local manager change noted as G C Cornelius resigns to join A&P in Charlotte with D L O'Kelly of Brevard taking his place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke University
Gleen
Blue Devils
Geo. R. Gillespie
Frank Warner
George Leftwich
Warner
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Forest City
German Cannon Secured For City Park Memorial
Willis Towery Post American Legion with Congress man Weaver and Gov McLean secured a German 76 cannon for the public park. The war memorial will be placed near the soldier's monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
McLean
Willis Towery Post
American Legion
Marion District Conference to meet at Forest City church
The Marion District Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South will meet at Forest City on April 27 and 28 with Rev. E. C. Cole presiding. The district includes six counties and 86 churches with 10 935 members, 84 Sunday Schools, and 10 847 scholars. last year 992 members joined. Public invited to business and preaching sessions. Sacrament of the Lord's Supper to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Forest City
E. C. Cole
Cole
Countie Rutherford
Polk
McDowell
Burk
Mitchell
Yancy
C. J. Jones
Rutherford College
J. C. Postelle
Old Fort
Exciting Fox Chase in Harris Section
Messrs. C. C. Moore and W. G. Magness, noted fox chasers, ran their hounds Thursday night in Harris. A red fox was bayed and ran ten miles from the start before the dogs finally captured it after a nine hour pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
C. C. Moore
W. G. Magness
Harris
Rev H D Harrill Reported Seriously Ill
The latest condition update states Reverend H D Harrill is critically ill with life despaired of as of press time. Reloped and his health remains in grave status amid ongoing concerns about his recovery.
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H. D. Harrill
Vera Hawkins and Fred Parker wed in Gaffney ceremony
Local report notes the marriage of Vera Hawkins daughter of Mr and Mrs M G Hawkins and Fred Parker oldest son of Mrs John Parker. The couple met at the Baptist church in Caroleen and were married by Judge Stroupe after secretly traveling to Gaffney. They will reside with Mrs John Parker briefly. Meanwhile revival services led by Rev Davis began at Mt Airy Baptist church drawing strong turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Hawkins
Fred Parker
Gaffney
S. C
Baptist Church
Stroupe
M. G. Hawkins
John Parker
Baptist Revival
Mt. Airy
N. 16
Davis
Banks Show Solid Growth in Forest City Area
Preliminary statement from Farmers Bank & Trust Co. and regular statements from National Bank of Forest City and Industrial Bank reveal sound finances and strong growth. Industrial Bank to boost capital from 60000 to 100000, reflecting steady progress and prudent management benefiting the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Bank & Trust Co
National Bank of
Forest City
Industrial Bank
Five and Ten Cent Stare Price Comparison Note
D. M. Stahl's urges shoppers to compare prices before buying elsewhere at its Five and Ten Cent Stare. The notice highlights value emphasis and consumer caution in local retail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Stahl
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Kiwanis Club
Henrietta News
Rev. Gillespie
Tom Matheny
E. A. Matheny
Carvus Hamrick
T. J. Toms
Garland Hardin
Lettie Hamrick
A. G. Randall
Mamie
Joseph Randall
Gordon Toms
Ed Wooten
Mrs
Paul Wooten
J. L. Elmore
Claude Elmore Amly
Eilenboro
Jenkins
Race Path
Grady Jenkins
J. W. Matheny
Splendid
Louise Wilks
Duke University Glee Club
G. C. Cornelius
Charlotte
D. L. O'Kelly
Brevard
Cornelius Sere
FOX
Caroleen News
J.T. Harris
Chas. Shober
Elen Phillips
W. B. Doggett
Asheville
Womans Missionary Conference
Methodist Missionary Society of
R. C. Heyward
Heyward
L. W. Head
Greer
D. C
W. G. Nichols
Fletcher B. Parham
Ruth Robertson
Grace Robertson
Raleigh
Ethel Hollifeld
Meredith
Grace
Dorsey Randall
Renn Randall
G. C. Harrill
Sam Melton
Shelby Hospital
Ben Hawkins
N. C
Reba Phillips
Heywood Thompson
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