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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1925
Page
1
Caroleen April 28 The Henrietta Caroleen school district nears completion with two grammar schools a central high school and 42 classrooms. State standards and Strayer Engelhardt guidelines mark a strong elementary program emphasizing teacher training and full-time staff.
Milt Tolbert's show returns with sold out crowds and a strong weekly lineup including a matinee on Saturday. The act has earned a high reputation in the region for clean, high class entertainment.
Redpath Chautauqua in Forest City runs June 1 to 5 with headliners William Rainey Bennett Dr Hilton Ira Jones and The Great Laurant Company. Jugo Slav Tamburica Orchestra opens, Welsh and gypsy selections appear, and a grand concert closes with The Shepherds Dream. Children receive three distinct entertainments alongside adult programs.
The piano and organ pupils of Miss Katherine Goggans will present a Spring Recital at the First Baptist Church auditorium Monday evening May 4 at 8 PM. The program is brief and inviting to patrons and friends of the class.
Forest City observes National Music Week from May 3 to May 6 in cooperation with the Nation Music Week committee. Activities include sermons on the value of music, a piano and organ recital, a Japanese operetta by city school children, and a community sing at the Baptist church with radio produced programs.
Kiwanis Club met Monday with good supper and higher attendance. Speaker was absent. A. Duncan gave a short talk and announced new committee appointments. J. M. Edwards reported sufficient donations for the Observer special edition. Highway No. 20 paving to Ellenboro discussed. one visitor joined. attendance prize went to Dr. A. C. Duncan.
Mrs. Marsh, leading lady with Milt Tolbert's tent show, fell through a stage hole Saturday afternoon near Shelby, injuring her knee. The final act was canceled as she was rushed to hospital and will miss performances for about a week. She joined the company this week and is improving but cannot perform until walking again.
Forest City will be advanced to second class postoffice status effective July 1. An inspector confirmed receipts justify the upgrade, enabling improved service, higher pay for Postmaster McCurry at 2400 dollars yearly, two regular clerks, and one auxiliary clerk. Streets paving may prompt free city delivery later.
A three act musical comedy by seventy five primary grade children will be performed Tuesday evening May 5 at eight oclock in Forest City school auditorium. Admission 25 and 35 cents with proceeds funding a primary library. Cast includes Yaki San San Fan and many named roles and choruses. Local political ad for J C Harrill mayor ends the notice.
Rutherfordton April 29 1925 Judge Oglesby newly appointed to fill the vacancy caused by Judge Longs death will preside as May term of superior court convenes Monday May 11. About 100 cases docketed with many prohi tion law violations forgery burglary larceny and manslaughter among them. Preston Whitesides bound over on probable cause for manslaughter. Civil calendars announced with multiple sessions from May 14 to May 21 and continuing into May 28 1925.
Attorney C. O. Ridings and Miss Maude Carswell will wed at Rev Elbert Jacksons home in Chesnee South Carolina. After a weeklong honeymoon in western North Carolina they will reside in Forest City. The bride is daugh ter of Mr and Mrs R W Carswell and a post office employee. the groom is a rising local lawyer and former legislator. The Courier joins friends in wishing happiness and prosperity.
A new Industrial Loan and Investment Bank plans to open next Monday in the Hemphill building. Furniture and fixtures have arrived and are being installed. opening depends on readiness, with a fallback to the early part of the week.
Mr. B H Wilkins recently joined Harris business, purchasing an interest in Harris Supply Co and moving his family there. The firm is described as thriving and expanding rapidly, with friends here noting his success.
The Chas. Z. Flack sale last Saturday conducted by the Southern States Realty Co. drew a large crowd and spirited bidding. Included were the J. B. Harrill property on Carolina Avenue and the R. B. Flack property on East Main Street. All items sold at good prices and each sale was confirmed.
The marriage of A. C. Davis and Zena Florence London was held in December. The bride studied at Morganton Hospital and works nursing Mrs. Withrow in Hollis. The groom is the son of D. N. Davis of Forest City and works for Alexander Manufacturing Co. They plan a honeymoon and will live in Alexander.
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