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Newspaper

Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1931

Page

6

Rutherford County Fair Set for September 22 26 1981

The eleventh annual Rutherford County Fair will run September 22 to 26 under the Rutherford County Agricultural Society on leased fair grounds owned by Farmers Bank and Trust. J J Heth Shows will present midway attractions. Department heads include farm crops by J C Buff and ornamental duets by J C Buff. canned goods by Mary. poultry by H K Logan. crochet and needlework by Grant Allen. children's department by Nan Morgan. livestock by R L Pruett and W Mayfield. officers are C F Cline president J Heller VP Z O Jenkins VP F E Patton secretary and John Reid treasurer. Each township also names a vice-president. Catalogues are being mailed by Patton. requests for catalogs may be directed to him.

Rutherford County Ruther- 4 County Agricultural Society John D. Biggs Farmers Bank & Turst Hen- Polk McDowell Ruthney J. J. Heth Ollowing J. C. Buff G. W. Collin Mary H. F. Killian Grant Allen Nan Morgan R. L. Pruett

Birthday Party For Milwood and Head Daughters

Mrs G L Milwood and Mrs Zeb Head hosted a birthday party Saturday for their daughters Elizabeth Milwood and Margaret Head who turned six. Guests included Melba Wanda Martha Jane Harding Helen Lowe Ruby Cumie Harris Alice Edith Tessenair Vera Jennie Pearl Tate Lois Conner Saray Deal Lucille Mary Sue Coffee Virginia Murray Yates B G Ward Jr Buster Harding Tommy Deal Harold Tate J W Reinhardt and G L Jr Milwood. The event featured games lemonade cake and candies with each child receiving a present and all enjoying the afternoon.

Caroleen G. L. Milwood Zeb Head Elizabeth Milwood Margaret Head Melba Wanda Martha Jane Harding Helen Lowe Ruby Cumie Harris Alice Edith Tessenair Vera Jennie Pearl

Grose Named Associate Director In Western NC Methodist Work

Rev J C Grose of Belmont is appointed associate director of the adult department in the Western North Carolina Conference Methodist Church South. The post follows his noted presidency of the Epworth League and includes district Bible Federations and an upcoming Lake Junaluska assembly. He is finishing his fourth year at Park Street charge Belmont.

Lake Jumaluska J. Chalmus Grose Belmont Western North Carolina Methodist Episcopal Church South Grose Epworth League Lake Junaluska Junaluska Leo M. Rippey Park Street

Bank Employees Sent to School

The American Institute of Banking operates 223 chapters in as many cities with 42 000 enrollments. One large city chapter has about 6 000 students, while others range from 1 000 to 2 000. Fifty study groups in small communities enroll about 6 000 more. The institute trains clerks and officers, touting banking education as a dynamic economic force and urging banks to require employees to take courses. Plans push expanding access, including rural areas, to promote professional development.

American Institute of Banking 4 American Banker Association Tias Bank Far

Fire destroys Caroleen store

Caroleen August 3 store of D F Beachboard on the highway west of town was destroyed by fire discovered about 3 am Sunday. Firefighters arrived too late. origin unknown. Stock worth about 3500 with 2000 insurance. building valued 1500 with 1000 insured. Nothing saved. plans to rebuild likely.

Caroleen D. F. Beachboard Beachboard

The Case for Statewide Police Protecting Banks

James E. Baum argues for extending state police coverage beyond the nine eastern states to combat modern crime aided by cars machine guns and airplanes. He cites bank robbery data, praises state police efficiency and notes profits from fines and recovered property, urging cooperative protection for banks and farmers nationwide.

James E. Baum American Bankers Association American Bankers Association Journal Association Mr. Ba Kansas Baum Connecticut Maine Maryland Massachusetts New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island West Virginia Ilinois Ninetern States Cel Ohio

Bailey & Wilkie Dairy Declared Grade A by Inspector

The Bailey and Wilkie dairy has been adjudged a Grade A dairy by local milk inspector Frank Dorsey. Manager is Bob Bailey.

Bailey & Wilkie Haseen Frank Dorsey Bob Bailey

Unequal Partnership Between Farmer and Mule Satire

A North Carolina farmer chats with his mule about fairness in their labor and share of crops. The dialogue humorously contrasts human and animal effort, noting the farmer’s burdens, mortgage, and political privilege versus the mule’s role and privileges.

Fresh Clean Eggs Warn: Hot Weather Keeps Eggs Saleable

Poultry expert N W Williams at State College warns that hot weather forces daily egg gathering and cool storage to avoid spoilage and price drops. He notes fertile eggs hatch, infertile eggs keep one week at high temps, and improper picking harms profits. Large clean nests and daily collection prevent mouldy, dirty or cracked eggs.

Aigually N. W. Williams State College Mr. Williams

Hyde County farmers rely on dairy and forage crops

Nearly every farmer in Hyde County reports one to two good family cows and farms producing abundant feed and forage crops, according to J. G. Blake.

Hyde County J. G. Blake

Pyrrhic Victory Recalled From Ancient Battle

An explanation of the term Pyrrhic victory traces to King Pyrrhus of Epirus after his costly win at Asculum against Rome. The phrase denotes a victory with such severe losses that it threatens future success, reflecting historical lessons on war cost and strategy.

Asculum

Why Canary Islands are named for dogs not canines

The name Canary derives from Latin canis meaning dog. Pliny the Elder notes the islands were called Canaria due to many large dogs found there by King Juba of Mauretania during a visit around 40 B.C.

Canary Pliny Islands Canaria Juba Mauretania

Stag Paint One Gallon Makes Two

Farmers Hardware Co reports Stag paint offers two coats per gallon with coverage claims. Product information notes one gallon yields two complete coats for standard surfaces.

Farmers Hardware Co

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