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Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1931

Page

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Spindale Man Named Federal Appointment Director

Nathan Gregg, longtime Spindale resident and former superintendent of the Stonecutter Mills, has been named Federal Movement Director for North Carolina. Appointed by President Hoover, Gregg will oversee Charlotte headquarters and work under the Labor Department with Doak and others to plan operations. he also co-owns Criterion Theatre ventures in Charlotte and Spartanburg.

Nathan A. Gregg North Carolina Hoover Nathan Carolina United States Har Gregg Charloite Mc. Gre Washington Conferen Doak Otheils Greg Spindale Lonecutter Mills Grege L. ©. Sipe Spintale Criterion ‘Theatre Charlotte Spartanburg

Milk grade announced for Syndale dairies in county

Mr. Robert McDaniel announced milk grades for Syndale across the county with a State Board of Health representative inspecting dairies under the Standard Milk Ordinance. Four Grade A and five Grade D producers are listed, with inspections covering barns floors lighting water and milking methods. McDaniel will supervise in Spindale and Rutherfordton. milk permits are available from Frank Dorsey in Forest City.

Syindale Robert McDaniel State Board of Health Dairis Esest City Furst City CF. Crow Brookland Dairy C. W. Daniel Omer Ruthertons Tdton Spindale Rutherfordton Frank Dorsey Forest City

Rev John H Bunn to Preach at First Baptist Church

Rev John H Bunn of Lawrence will preach Sunday at 11 a m at the First Baptist Church. Bunn is a prominent educator and has been selected to preach at the state Baptist convention. A graduate of Wake Forest University and the Baptist Seminary in Louisville Kentucky.

John H. Lle Bunn Lawrence Fristinet Church Sto Wake Forest St The Baptist Seminary Isville

City Election Next Tuesday in municipal race

The biennial city election is set for next Tuesday at city hall with three mayoral candidates L C Lawrance W T Davis and R J Reinhardt and nine alderman candidates for five seats J L Butler W E Moore W L Horn Francis Little M J Harrill G C McDaniel RK Hollifield C M Hewitt about 1300 registered voters Caldwell reports. Funeral services were held Tuesday for Carl Hensley a 28 year old farmer found dead in Pea Ridge. coroner finds death by unknown persons following a moonshine raid nearby with authorities pursuing leads.

Board of Aldermen Caldwell J. L. Butler W. E. Moore W. L.horn Francis Little M. J. Harrill G. C. McDaniel RK. Hollifield C. and M. H. Hewitt W. C. Hightower Henrietta Mr. Hensley Hensley Jer Bostic Pea Ridge J. E. McFarland Privette Hardin Sheriff’s Department

Death claims aged woman in Lincolnton

Mrs. Jaetana Jackson aged 71 died Tuesday at her daughter's home in Lincolnton after a stroke suffered three weeks earlier. Funeral at First Baptist Church Thursday at 10 AM conducted by Rev. S N Watson. Survived by daughter Mrs. Lindsay Hunter of Lincolnton sons Garland Jackson of Charlotte and Hoke Jackson of Forest City and several grandchildren. She joined the Baptist church in youth and lived a consistent Christian life. Flowers arranged by Emily Logan Missionary Circle.

Jaetana Jackson Lincolnton Hame Lindsay Hunter First Baptist Church S. N. Watson Mesdames P. D. Harrill, Sr B. B. Doggett J. B. Meares R. K. Hollifield J. F. Weathers Tate J. F. Womble

Revival At The Wesleyan Church Series Opens May 3

Revival meetings at the Wesleyan Methodist church begin Sunday May 3 and run through May 17. Pastor Rev J L Bolen is joined by Rev R A Christenberry of Gastonia and Rock Hill Wesleyan Methodist church. Christenberry was a Gastonia merchant before ministry. Local talent directs music and special vocal and instrumental numbers will lead each service. The public is invited and Christians urged to unite in the revival.

Wesleyan Methodist J. L. Bolen R. A. Christenverry Gastonia Rock Hill

Boiling Springs JC Students Offer Special Music Program

A group of Boiling Springs Junior College students will present a special music program at First Baptist Church on Sunday evening May 3. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.

Boiling Springs Junior College First Baptist Church

Forest City and Shelby Clash for 1931 Title Race Crown

Forest City and Shelby Highs, former state champions, meet Friday afternoon in Shelby for the group championship in the 1931 title race. A large crowd is expected as Forest City seeks a season sweep after beating Shelby twice, while Shelby's improved lineup aims to upset the repeat bid.

Forest City Shelby

Free Ford Factory tour movie shown in Rutherfordton

Rutherfordton April 27 the Hunter Motor Company presents A Tour Through The Ford Factory a free film shown Friday from 2 to 10 pm and all day Saturday in connection with a Ford exhibit by Hunter Auto Co admission is free see ad in this issue

Rutherfordton Ford Hunter Motor Company Hunter Auto Co

Forest City Musicians Sweep State Contest Honors

Forest City high school music teams earned four first places at the state contest in Greensboro last weekend under the new grading system. Four entries tied for first with grade 2, the highest for Class B, and red ribbons replaced cups in ties. Readouts show Forest City tied with Lenoir and China Grove across soprano solo, girls glee club, mixed chorus, and mixed quartet with multiple district entrants also scoring grades of 2 or 3.

Greensboro Forest City Isirls Lenoir China Grove Dorothy Green Hazel Waldell Bragtown Elizabeth Warlick Davenport College Rebecca Hines Mount Airy Alma Burgess Pleasant Garden Katherine Smith Fairmont Rachel Morgan Spring Hope Margaret James Mildred Eller Swain County Marion Forest City Roanoke Lumberton Henderson Mt. Airy

Forest City Men Launch Amateur Radio Bulletin Magazine

Forest City men Geo D. Tate Arval Alcock and Ted Alcock publish The Amateur Radio Bulletin a monthly news magazine for ham operators in the United States. The first eight page issue with cover 6x9 inches features news items, ads from eight states, and is printed by The Forest City Courier.

Amateur Radio Messrs Geo. D. Tate Arval Alcock Ted Alcock The Courier United States Forest City

Many Attend U. D. C. District Meeting

Forest City ladies attended the Third District Meeting of the United Daughters of the Confederacy in Rutherfordton. District director Mrs. L. A. Crowell of Lincolnton and division president Mrs. Glenn Long spoke as attendees from every chapter in the district were represented. Members listed include Mesdames Charles Flack J R Moore Broadus Moore G C McDaniel A H McDaniel J F Womble G P Reid George Dalton John Dalton M H Hewitt T R Padgett and Mayme Martin of the Lee-Ears-McDaniel chapter.

Forest City Ladie United Daughters of the Confederacy Rutherfordton L. A. Crowell Lincolnton Glenn Long Lee- Ears-McDaniel Mesdames Charles Flack J. R. Moore Broadus Moore G. C. McDaniel A. H. McDaniel J. F. Womble G. P. Reid George Dalton John Dalton M H. Hewitt T. R. Padgett Mayme Martin

Presbyterian Church Announces New Pastor Services

The Rev. T. M. Stribling, the new pastor, will conduct services on Sunday evening at 7:30 o clock, May 3. You are cordially invited to worship with us.

T. M. Stribling

Youth Is Jailed In Assault Case

Paul Burgess, 22, son of G. P. Burgess of Henrietta, faces a criminal assault charge after a 17 year old girl near Cliffside was attacked. He waived examination and may be tried at the May term before Judge Hoyle Sink. Two physicians confirmed the attack. Burgess is held without bail. Separately, Imusic Week festival plans unfold in Rutherford county Forest City with concerts, school events, and community programs through May, including Band Night and School Night featuring local choirs, bands, and speakers.

Paul Burgess G. P. Burgess Henrietta Cliffside Fred McBrayer Hoyle Sink Burgess Forest City Caroleen Rutherford County E. F. Caroline Romina Theatre Spindale Band D. C. Cole Alice Herman Joseph Womble Cool Springs High School Katherine Goggans A. M. Glickman Clyde Erwin Woman’s Club Trumpets of Victory Fred Jewell Lost Chord Arthur Sullivan Campbell Tipton Oscar Rasbach Franz Schubert Balby R. Huntington Woodman Burleigh al Hayes Star Spangled Banner Amaryl Pieronette Arno the Wood Thrush Rogers Margaret Shytle Rutherfordton Lovelace Boys Carcleen

Death of W. B. Reinhardt Aged 81 At Valhalla S C

Mr Waite B Reinhardt aged 81 died at his home in Valhalla South Carolina last Thursday His body was taken to the home of his sister Mrs R S Webb in Forest City Funeral services were held Saturday at two o clock at the home of Mrs R S Webb with Rev J W Williams in charge Interment followed at Concord Baptist church cemetery Surviving are his brother J K Reinhardt of Forest City and sister Mrs R S Webb pallbearers were T J Moss W S Moss H B Dogget John Sparks and J

Waite B. Reinhardt Valhalla S. C R. S. Webb J. W. Williams Main Street Methodist Church Concord Baptist Church

Heavy Fines In Recorder's Court

Rutherfordton April records show 71 cases tried in the Rutherford county recorder's court. Of these 23 were not guilty and 41 were found guilty. Six guilty parties appealed and were bound over to the superior court. Thirty months in road sentences were imposed. County costs taxed totaled 302.40 while costs collected were 376.95. Fines totaled 1400.00 increasing fines and costs to 1776.95 for the county.

Rutherfordton Rutherford County Recorder’s Court J Mooneyham

Library Notes Gift Supports City Library May 5 Closure

The City Library received a generous gift from Mrs. A. H. McDaniel of a 36 volume Weverley novel set. The library thanks Mrs. McDaniel and notes it will close Tuesday May 5 due to the city election in the room.

City Library A. H. McDaniel Weverley

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lane’s Dairy J. W. Lane Wise’s Dair Talmadge Wise Ner Hodgins E. M. Hodgins Bostic Farmer Carl Hensley L. C. Lawrance W. T. Davis R. J. Reinhardt Harin Wesleyan Church China! Grove Forest City Men U. D.C Presbyterian Church Spindale School Miss Hill W. B. Reinhardt Recorder’s Court Library Notes
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