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Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1931

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Forest City Bank Merger Shifts Assets to Union Trust Co

The First National Bank of Forest City dissolves and turns over its assets and deposits to Union Trust Company of Forest City effective October 10. Officials state this consolidates local banking for stability, with no losses to depositors and assurances of courteous service from Union Trust staff in Forest City and Shelby.

National Union Trust CO First National Bank Forest City Wedis First National Ualls First National Bank of Fuel City Uniop Trust Company Sion Trust Company Department of the Comptroller Dhe Currency Washington Union Trust Company N.S. Moss Pres T. R. Padgett RL. Reinhardt B.C. Horn G. C. McDanisl G. H. Blanton W. ©. Bostic G. B. Harrill C. E. Alcock Tional Bank Bank of Shelby The Ing Te Union Trust Co Blanton Forridge R. E. Big- Sail J. Worth Morgan Mana

Alton Huntley Injured While On Duty For C and O Railroad

News from Newport News Virginia reports Mr. Alton Huntley, affiliated with the C and O railroad, suffered a broken collar bone, a deep head gash, and other bruises after being knocked from a car while on duty. He is in Clifton Forge hospital, showing improvement though stroke-like symptoms affected his left side and right leg, with apoplexy reported earlier and extended recovery anticipated.

Alton Huntley Newport News T. W. Jack Ortune Clifton Forge Bis Incoln Linsley Hunter Jackson

Young Lovelace Brothers Shine as Singers at Age 10 and 11

Youthful musicians Mark and A C Lovelace Jr ages 10 and 11 gain notice for singing and instrument skills. Sons of Prof and Mrs A C Lovelace of Forest City they have performed on WSPA Spar tanburg over the past year and sing at local churches. They also study piano with Miss Lucile Wall at Henrietta Caroleen School where their father is district superintendent. A C Lovelace Jr plays violin and guitar in addition to singing.

Mark A. C. Lovelace, Jr A. C. Lovelace Forest City WSPA Spartanburg S. C Kiwanis R. R. Haynes H. A. Robertson Robertson J. C. Hames Dr. Daniel Clemson College C. A. Erwin Daniel J. A. Hunnicutt L. E. Spikes Rutherfordton Dewey McDaniel Lovelace Boys Caroleen H.C. Beatty Hunnicutt Robert Hamrick Forest City High School Ralph Smith Harris High School Wendell Grigg Cliffside Haskel Bates Union Mill J. A. Hunsutt Samuel Thompson Gerard Lipscomb Spindale Harris Confernee

Clean-Up Week Declared for Forest City April 27 May 2

Forest City officials set aside the week starting April 27 for a town clean-up drive urging all residents to cooperate. Citizens should finish by Thursday to allow wagons to complete rounds Friday and place rubbish near driveways for quick collection. A milk ordinance requires May 1 grade announcements, to coordinate with Spindale.

Forest City Spindale

City Library Closure On Election Day

The City Library thanks supporters for birthday gifts and notes most patrons forgot. It will be closed one week from Tuesday May 5 to allow town to use the room for voting.

Last Rites For Mrs C E Huntley in Forest City

The town mourns the death of Mrs. Clarence E. Huntley at 41 years old. She died at home after a yearlong illness. Funeral at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church with Rev. Barber and Rev. Williams officiating. Interment in Pleasant Grove cemetery. Survived by husband, eight children, six half brothers, and extended family. Pallbearers and floral sponsors listed.

Clarence E. Huntley West Main Street Pleasant Grove Methodist Church W. A. Barber Spinsdale 3.W. Williams Forest City Pleasant Grove Huntley Labron Neal Cleveland County R.B. McBrayer J. L. Butler, Jr Baxter Grover J. C Eugene William Chivous Huntley Avave Jess, Frank George W Edgar Roberson Shelby John Roberson High Shoals Jim Roberson Herbert Cole Hicks Wilkins Hollis Spake Clarence Jones Walter Moore J W. M. Owens Myrle McDaniel Lee Ellen Tate Ruby Silvers Hazel Price Alice Louise Owens Alistair and Earleen Roberson Vannie Haynes Lu Peaarson Mesdames C. E. Alcock Spurgeon Moss C. W. Huntley Bub Grant Ernest Watkins Joe Tinsley Robert King P. D. Harrill Jr Beatrice Tate Grace Champion

Ice Cream Supper at Pleasant Grove Church Hut

The Epworth League of Pleasant Grove church invites the community to an ice cream supper this Friday night April 24. Enjoy homemade ice cream cake and candy and support church activities.

Epworth League of Pleasant Grove Church

Dr A W Danie Speaker At Old Boys Conferend

Cliffside hosted the Seventh Older Boys Conference with attendees from across the county. Dr Daniel of Clemson spoke at the banquet and again at the morning session, delivering humor and serious thoughts on the heights theme. Officers were elected, a ball game was played, and Wofford College glee club closed the event with a full program and reception.

A. W. Danie OLD Boys Cliffside Baptist Church Jay Laughridge C. Beatty John Tinkler J. A. Hunnicutt B. E. Roach F. S. Hall Avondale School America Old Rugged Cross Jesus John Durham Withrow Hollis Hall J. C. Hames L. B. Hayes Shelby Central High Rutherfordton-Spindale Glee Club Wofford College of Spartanburg S. C Jesub Mr. Ballenger

Ellenboro Set To Host A T Allens Visit And School Finials

Ellenboro April 20 announcements outline Ellenboro High School events from April 24 to 29. The program includes a Friday play Ally Daffordils, a Monday music recital led by Miss Mildred Rogers, a Tuesday Class Day operetta Giants of Fortune, and a Wednesday 8 p m Literary Address by Raleigh State Superintendent A T Allen. Senior roll lists Rob Blanton Lloyd Greene Chas Ledford Jessie Harrill J L Hamrick George Hamrick Bernice Beam Inez Harrill Ella Hilton Gertrude Jones Hattie Melton Ruth Owens Mavis Smart Janie Teddar Evelyn Walker Jennie Lou Hamrick and Margaret McKinney. Principal Curtis Price praised for a successful year with staff support.

Mildred Rogers Giants of Fortune A. T. Allen Raleigh Rob Blanton Lloyd Greene Chas Ledford Jessie Harrill J. L. Hamrick George Hamrick Bernice Beam Inez Harrill Ella Hilton Gertrude Jones Hattie Melton Ruth Owens Mavis Smart Janie Teddar Evelyn Walker Jennie Lou Hamrick Margaret McKinney Ellenboro Curtis Price

Dental Society Meets In Forest City Dinner At Hotel

The Rutherford County Dental Society held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday April 14 at Dr R R Howes office in Forest City. Dinner was served at the New Central Hotel. Dr W E Clark presented a paper on Early Care of Children's Teeth. Guests included Dr W E Clark and Dr Geo K Patterson of Asheville and Dr A Pitt Beam and Dr H C Dixon of Shelby.

Rutherford County Dental Society R. R. Howes Forest City New Central Hotel W. E. Clark Asheville Geo. K. Patterson A. Pitt Beam H. C. Dixon Shelby Society

Boys praise conference and enjoy post concert reception

In their many roles they captured the audience from the first number. After the concert a reception filled the school gym where ice cream was served. The boys said the conference improved them and one remarked he did not want to miss another session.

Forest City Wins Five First Honors in Music Contest

Forest City high school pupils won five first places and two second places in the district music contest at Central high school auditorium Shelby last Saturday. Forty five pupils will go to Greensboro finals. a special train carried entrants. Belmont and Forest City led, Shelby praised the contest handling by Mr C B Lewis.

Forest City High School Central High School Shelby Greensboro Forest City Forentrants Dorothy Green Harry Kendrick Howard Magness Bill Chamberg James Bolen Virginia Magness Glee Club Wenty Katherine Goggans A. M. Glickman Cool Springs High School Belmont C. B. Lewis L. B. Sides Charlotte High School

Music Week Observances Planned in Rutherford County

Tentative programs for Music Week May 5 to 9 outline band night on May 5 with interpretative numbers school night May 7 featuring county students talent and a possible climax on Community night with mass singing. All events to be held at the Forest City High School auditorium. Further details to follow in The Courier.

The Courier Rutherford County Forest City

Bethany Memorial Services Planned at Bethany Baptist Church

The annual memorial services will be held at Bethany Baptist church on Sunday May 3. The services will be an all day affair. A program will be announced in next week's issue of The Courier.

Bethany Baptist Church the Courier

Also Mentioned on This Page

Erger Bank M Alton Huntley Hurt Town City Library C. E. Huntley Ellenboro’ High School Ally Daffordils A. Hunnicutt Clifford Dental Society Bethany Memorial
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