Courier's New Babcock Reliance Press Now In Operation
The Forest City Courier reports its new Babcock Reliance printing press is now in operation in a modern, well equipped office. Editor praises staff, highlights growth since Jan 1 1922, and notes Forest City's rapid development with new plants, hotel, schools, and banks. The piece credits loyal staff including J L C Thompson, Griffin, Brewer, Alcock, and Gault.
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THE
Courier
Babcock Reliance Press
E. M. ‘Adams
Babcock Printing Press
Mfg. Co
Babcock Reliance
Babcock
the Courier
Adams
Thomas-Doggett
S. P. Brewer
Courrier
Courier “Force
J. L. C. Thompson
Griffin
Arvil
Ted Alcock
Walter Gault
Lightning Fatal Lightning Strike Hits Free Will Baptist Church
Lightning struck the Free Will Baptist church near Caroleen Friday night, killing farmer Zeno Laws and shocking Miss Smith Lot Duncan and Rev. Stafford. Laws died minutes after the hit. others revived. The bolt entranced the building as rain soaked congregants stayed, with talk by Rev. Stafford and others at Providence church burial. The same stroke reportedly struck J K Blanton’s home, tearing a dresser top without injuries.
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Free Will Bapist
Caroleen
Zeno Laws
J. E. Robinson
Laws
John Byers
Charlotte
Will Presnell
Jas. McSwain
Avondale
Providence
Stafford
W. T. Tate
Beachboard
J. K. Blanton
Will Trout Dies in Sandy Mush of Tuberculosis
Mr Will Trout of Sandy Mush died at his father K Trout's home on Tuesday afternoon after returning from Detroit, a tuberculosis victim. He leaves a wife a child three brothers a sister and his father. his mother died years ago. Funeral services were held at Pleasant Grove Methodist church Wednesday at 2 30 p m led by Dr W A Ayers of Forest City.
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Will Trout
Sandy Mush
K. Trout
Mr. Trout
Detroit
Michigan
Pleasant Grove Methodist Church
W. A. Ayers
Forest City
Three Couples Married in Gaffney South Carolina
Rutherford county couples wed last Saturday in Gaffney South Carolina. Probate Judge Lake Stroupe officiated. John Ledford and Miss Zula Moore of Henrietta. Ford Roach and Miss Gertie Willett of Forest City. Zanie E. Stepp and Miss Florence Pentoff of Forest City.
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Rutherford County
Gaffney
S. C
Lake Stroupe
John Ledford
Zula Moore
Henrietta
Wofford Roach
Gertie Willett
Forest City
Zanie E. Stepp
Florence Pentoff
The Editor Credits His Wife For Support During Rush Seasons
The passage salutes the editor’s wife as the constant ally through every hour of toil and stress. She stands beside him during fair sailing and storms, encouraging and bracing him when he is weak, and is described as the light of his life largely responsible for his success.
Cyclone Auction Co. reports record Forest City property sale
The Cyclone Auction Co. purchased land on Butler street last week and held a sale on Saturday after advertising on Friday. The sale included three travelling houses and about 40 residential lots, all selling at good prices. The event underscores city prosperity and rising property values in Forest City.
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Cyclone Auction Co
Butler Street
Forest City
Kiwanis Club Backs City Advertising Drive
The Kiwanis Club endorsed a fund for Forest City businessmen to pay for advertising the city in the Charlotte Observer industrial edition. Members will subscribe. the drive aims to show off the city to manufacturers, business people, and home seekers, with talks on beautifying premises and boosting civic appeal. One new member joined and attendance rose.
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Kiwanis Club
Forest City Busness
Charlotte Observer
J. M. Edwards
Observer
Hill-Davis Couple Wed Easter Sunday at Cliff Side
Miss Ila Hill daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Hill and Mr Marion Davis son of Mr T M Davis were married on Easter Sunday at Cliff side Rev M W Heckard of the Methodist church performed the ceremony Many friends join The Courier in extending best wishes to this popular couple.
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Ila Hill
J. A
Marion Davis
T. M. Davis
Cliffside
M. W. Heckard
Methodist Church
The
Courier
Boiling Springs High School Nearing Close of Senior Year
Boiling Springs April 20 commencement events began with the annual sermon by Rev. W. A. Ayers of Forest City. More than 60 students comprise the graduating class as a large crowd heard a talk on The Value of Truth in the Forming of Character.
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Boiling Springs
Boiling Springs High School
W. A. Ayers
Forest City
News of Interest from Henrietta Apr 22 Henrietta
Local column lists Tuesday lawn party for Miss O Lema Flack grade, alumni banquets, and visits by residents to Boiling Springs Spartanburg and Charlotte. Wedding at Gaffney by county auditor Lake Stroupe noted. Chemistry class and campus events praised. hospital progress of Mr Fanning noted. Community members attended conferences in Charlotte and Weaver College addressed seniors.
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Henrietta
B. E. Hughes
O'Lema Flack
Cowpens
S. C
Gaffney
Court House
Lake Stroupe
Daniel
B. S. Morrow
L. P. Frances
Gattney
Blanch Burke
Rose Gaffney
Cliffside
W. L. Moss
Enrietta
Clifton
C. M. Harrill
Walter Smith
W. L. Smith
Shelby
W. L. Fanning
J. T. Harris
Women’s Missionary Conference
Charlotte
Church Conference At Forest City Presbyterian Church
A church conference for the men of the church will be held at Forest City Presbyterian Church on May 3 at :00 p. m led by Mr. J. B. Spillman All Christ's men are invited and urged to attend for a forward step in our kingdom and church.
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Forest City
Forest City Presbyterian Church
Lord Jesus Christ
J. B. Spillman
Christ
Bill Collins Shines for Raleigh in Piedmont League
Lefty Bill Collins of Forest City dazzled fans in his Raleigh debut in the Piedmont League, striking out three in a row. Though small in stature, he held the line with no runs and one hit allowed as Walter Wilkie watched from the stands. The crowd’s initial skepticism turned to admiration as Collins proved a major threat on the mound.
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Bill” Collins
Forest City
Raleigh
Bill
Walter Wilkie
Forest City College
Collins
Dr Abernathy Addresses Rutherford County Club Luncheon
The Rutherford County Club met at Cliffside in the Haynes Memorial Building. Dr J E Abernathy pastor of Tryon Street Methodist Church Charlotte delivered the principal address praising the club's work in unlocking latent capacities. He quoted aims to take the extra step, citing John Wannamaker Alexander Graham Bell and others as examples. Attendance was large and luncheon by Cliffside high school's home economics class. Next meeting announced for Gilkey with program plans set by R E Price.
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Rutherford County Club
Cliffside
Haynes Memorial Building
J. E. Abernathy
Tryon Street Methodist Church
Charlotte
Abernathy
County Club
John Wannamaker
Alexander Graham Bell
Cliffside High School
R. E. Price
Death of Mrs Jane Head at Forest City
Mrs Jane Head of Forest City died Monday night at age 62, from high blood pressure. She leaves three children Mattie Zeb and Johnnie Head and a sister Mrs Vera Lockey of Old Fort. A Wesleyan church member, she joined Gilkey church under Rev H C Sisk. Funeral services were held at Mt Creek Wednesday at 2 00 p m.
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Mary Jane Head
Forest City
Mattie
Zeb
Johnnie Head
Vera Lockey
Old Fort
Wesleyan Church
Gilkey
H. C. Sisk
Mt. Creek
Evangelist Hancock thanks Forest City readers
Langley S C April 20 Evangelist Hancock extends thanks to Forest City for kindness during the Florence Baptist church meeting. He reports 41 conversions and nine additions to the church and expresses happiness over the results.
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Langley
S. C
Forest City
Florence Baptist Church
J. L. Hancock
William Kennedy dies of heart failure on fishing trip
William Kennedy aged 76 died of heart failure Wednesday morning about 8 30 while on a fishing trip near Leeland Broad river close to Colie Scruggs home. Dr Lovelace pronounced the death. The body was taken to his nephew W P Kennedy’s home in Oak Grove. He was a well known retired farmer and business man. Bur ial at Providence church at 2 pm after services by Rev W T Tate. Survived by nieces and nephews including Mamie Toms in Georgia and W P Kennedy plus P L and Conway Kennedy.
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William Kennedy
Lowery
Leeland Broad River
Colie Scruggs
Scruggs
W. P. Kennedy
Mamie Toms
Georgia
J. W. Matheny
J. H. Mayes
Minnie Harrill
W. P
P. L
Conway Kennedy
Providence Church
Pleasant Grove Memorial Services Homecoming Day
Pleasant Grove Methodist Church holds its annual Memorial Day homecoming with two services on Sunday. Rev. W R Ware will preach the morning sermon at 11 o clock after Sunday school and another leader will conduct the 2 o clock service. Baptisms for children are offered at the start of the morning service and dinner is served on the ground at noon.
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Pleasant Grove
W. R Ware
Baptist Choir Pleases Large Audience In City
An appreciative crowd heard the First Baptist church choir on Sunday evening April 12. The fifteen voice ensemble delivered Easter anthems and male quartets with notable artistry led by their director. Nell Padgett received special praise for obligate work in Risen As He Said and her solo Come Ye Blessed alongside Miss Margaret Bostic who gave a moving musical reading Il Go Where You Want Me to Go.
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First Baptist Church
Nell Padgett
Margaret Bostic
Big Auction Sale Draws Crowd for Flack Property
An auction sale attracting notice will be held Saturday at 1:00 p m. The Southern States Realty Co. conducts the sale of the J. B. Harriss property on Carolina Avenue and the R. R. Flack house with six acres included. A new Ford car and a large sum of money will be given away.
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Chas. Flack
Southern States Realty Co
J. B
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Baptist Church
Gaffney, S. C
Cyclone Auction Company
Hill-Davis
Boiling Springs School
Daniel Morrow
DR. Abernathy
Mrs
Jane Head
Evangelist Hancock
Mr. Wm. Kennedy
Memorial Services
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