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Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1930

Page

6

County Club Hears Mr. David Ovens

Mr. David Ovens, manager of J B Ivey Department Store in Charlotte, spoke to Rutherford County Club merchants on Merchants Day. He urged buying right goods at the right time and price, study trade areas, stock efficiently, and update bookkeeping to counter chain stores. The club endorsed National Music Week and heard Miss Susan Boyd discuss welfare studies.

Cliffside Rutherford County Club David Ovens J. B. Ivey Department Charlotte County Club Owens American Cotton Manufacturers’ Association F. B. Moss Susan M. Boyd Washington, D. C North Carolina Boyd Hoover Welfare Commission Jone Rutherford R. E. Price Rutherfordton Rutherford County Medical Society Gertrude Gower WBT Frank Stanton Lindy Lou Mary

Spikes Re-Elected School Superintendent in Rutherfordton

Rutherfordton April 16 Supt L E Spikes of the Rutherfordton Spindale Ruth school system has been re elected for another year. He is serving his first year as superintendent of four local schools. Previously he was principal of Central High School for four years. Schools closed April 17 for Easter and reopened April 22. A three elementary field meet was held at the high school on April 17 with several hundred students taking part. A light editorial note follows.

Rutherfordton L. E. Spikes Rutherfordton-Spindale

College Merger Plan Endorsed by Kings Mountain Presbytery

The Kings Mountain Presbytery voted unanimously to approve the merger of Queens College Charlotte with Chicora College South Carolina. The body also voted against uniting the Southern and United Presbyterian churches and formed committees to discuss the minister annuity fund with churches. Elections and upcoming meetings were noted plus an April 20 attendance campaign led by Rev I S McElroy Jr.

Kings Mountain Presbytery Duncan Creek M. R. McConnell B. H. Price Hon Ridings R. L. Crook Fleetner Kings Mountain Thomas Vernon I. 8. McElroy, Jr Rutherfordton

Bailey to Speak at Hollis High

J W Bailey of Raleigh will deliver Hollis high school commence ment address Friday May 2 at 11 1 o'clock and Ellenboro high school commencement that evening. The Rev Dr Luther Little of Charlotte will give Hollis baccalaureate sermon Sunday April 27 at 8 o'clock. C O Kuester of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce to introduce Dr Little and give a short address. Hollis high lists 11 senior members including Rev C C Crow, Louis Buford McCarson, Charles Kenyon Withrow, Mattie Lee Campbell, Effie Irona Davis, Viola Gamble, Mattie Lee Gettys, Ola Gettys, Clara Lee Gordon, Laura Mae Erwin, James Blaine Jones.

Hollis J. W. Bailey Raleigh Hollis High School Lon Ellenboro High School Clyde R. Hoey Shelby T Me Bailey Luther Little First Baptist Church of Charlotte C. O. Kuester Charlotte Chamber of Commerce Dr. Little

Burns completes radio theory course in Washington

Mr. R. E. Burns of Ellenboro North Carolina has completed a radio theory and practice course and received a diploma from the National Radio Institute in Washington. He finished with high grades covering radio transmitters, public address systems, circuits and tubes, television and talking movies. Special emphasis was on designing, installing, servicing and repairing radio receiving sets.

Washington, D. C R. E. Burns Ellenboro N. C National Radio Institute of Washion D. C

Harris High School Sixth Annual Commencement Program

Harris April 21 The sixth annual commencement exercises of Harris high school will be held April 25 26 28 and 29. The program includes an opening sermon by Dr Zeno Wall April 25 at 8 00 p m senior play April 26 8 00 p m class day exercises April 28 8 00 p m seventh grade graduation April 29 10 00 a m and a literary address plus diplomas and medals April 29 8 00 p m There are sixteen seniors the largest class in school history all events are at night to accommodate farmers public is invited

Harris The Harris High School Zeno Wall Shelby N. C Aaron Boggs Amonday J. A. Hunnicutt Cliffside

Husband and Wife Die at Chimney Rock

Calvin Earley died at his home in Chimney Rock last Tuesday morning and was laid to Bills Creek Baptist church on Wednesday. His wife, about 60, died Friday and was buried beside him on Saturday. Both victims died of fever and left several children.

Chimney Rock Calvin Earley Bills Creek Baptist Church

Cystex 48 Hour Test Ad at Peoples Drug Store

An ad promotes Cystex as a quick relief for backache bladder irritation and urinary symptoms. It invites readers to try the product with a 60 cent price and a money back guarantee if there is no quick improvement.

Peoples Drug Store

Sympathy vs a kid’s effectiveness in tough tasks

A short, pointed remark contrasts sympathy with practical action, arguing that direct, tangible effort from a young person can be more impactful than words. The line suggests discipline, initiative, and practical engagement as better responses in certain situations.

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