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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1925
Page
7
In West Shelby at a Methodist Protestant church six Klansmen in white robes entered during a hymn and donated cash to evangelist C. E. Phillips of Lincolnton before quietly leaving. The sermon continued with thanks to the Klan, noting Phillips upheld its principles though not as a member.
Dalton Bros announce an informal opening of their enlarged store Friday May 1 from 8 to 10 PM with Moore's orchestra and refreshments. Saturday May 2 through May 9 will feature a great opening sale. Also notes Dr. W C Bostic reported on a rural medical plan at the State Medical Society and Edith Holbert, daughter of Mr and Mrs J P Holbert, died at home with burial at Flat Rock.
Rutherfordton Forest City Kiwanis clubs joined Shelby at Cleveland Springs for a goodwill gathering. About 150 attendees enjoyed speeches songs and a duet by Nell Padgett and Whisnant. President Padgett Pleas J. Clint Newton presided with Dr Duncan Forest City and Dr Ayers Forest City offering reflections on cooperation and community service.
Six children were baptized at Forest City church on the first Sunday in April. The Lord's Supper was observed at Forest City and Pleasant Grove churches. Each evening before Easter a devotional week benefited attendees. An Easter program by Sunday school children, an old time Love Feast, and active Epworth Leagues and Missionary Societies are reported. Mother's Day plans are in progress. The Sunday School is at a record size and the Men’s Bible class has over 80 participants amid a current contest.
Notice lists two items for sale at Frog Level Road by W. F. Roberson. A full blood Jersey stock bull offered at the property location. Tomato plants Ponderosa offered through Farmers Hardware Co. contact details not provided.
Reverend C L Simpson argues Memorial Day has expanded into multiple church services across May and June, weakening regular worship and Sunday schools. He urges concentrating remembrance into one sacred day, with individuals honoring graves and attending worship elsewhere if needed, to restore the day’s true meaning.
Henrietta notices report plans for the first Sunday in May as Sunday school day with expected large turnout. Local social updates mention visits, travel, a moonlight Chimney Rock picnic, theater night for Hen rietta Caroleen High School, and community happenings including births and Epworth League progress.
In Providence News Forest City on April 28 the account notes Miss Ethel Phillips entertained friends at her home on Saturday night, April 25, for her sixteenth birthday. Guests included Lil lian Daniel Bessie Green Ira Phillips Katy Louise Mabel Mary Frances Smith Virginia McDaniel Guilford Culbreth Charles Dalton Landrum Griffin Guilford Young Duke Smith Cato McGinnis M. B. Kennedy Paul McDaniel Vassey White Francis Holland Roy Butler Reid Wells George Burgess Joe Harris Jack Hodge Louise Robertson and others. Miss Bessie Green of Shelby attended among others, and guests wished Miss Phillips many more happy birthdays.
Voters in Forest City will choose a Mayor and Board of Aldermen next Tuesday. Officials urge a full turnout to back the current board and ensure effective leadership. Three mayoral candidates are J. S. Bridges, L. C. Lowrance, and J. C. Hi.
The Alexander school will present the play Capt. Racket in the Alexander school auditorium on May 6 at 4 45 p.m. The same production will be shown on Saturday May 23 in Spindale.
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