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Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1926

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County Club at Hazlehurst Picnic and Meeting Agenda

The Hazlehurst County Club hosts a farmers picnic and meeting on Tuesday August 17 at Hazlehurst Farm. Activities include poultry demonstrations plant tours athletic contests baby show speaking by Dr D W Daniel and talks by F R Farnham dairy specialist. Prizes awarded for entries and family longevity and other contests feature during the day.

Hazlehurst Haxehort State College Messrs Haynes and Melton D. W. Daniel F. R. Farnham J. D Smith F. D. Ramrick C. Erwin

Carroll and Byers Co to open in August

The Carroll and Byers Company of Gaffney will open in the renovated Cyclone Auction Co building next to Horn's Cash Store about August 25. They will offer a line of men’s and women’s furnishings including shoes and slippers. Claude A. Petty will be local manager and the firm is noted in the county for quality goods.

Cyclone Auction Co Horn’s Cash Store Carroll and Byers Company Gaffney Forest City Claude A. Petty Carroll and Byers Carroll Chimney Rock Mountains, Inc

Mr Church Services Preached at 11 Oclock Sunday

Br W R Ware will preach at the 1 E church Sunday morning at 11 o clock. Mrs E M Lawing left Tuesday for Hendersonville to spend a while with her daughter Mrs J P With row.

Br. W. R. Ware E. M. Lawing Hendersonville J. P Row

Standard Oil to Erect Handsome Filling Station

The Standard Oil Company has begun erecting a handsome new filling station at the corner of Main and King streets. If reported correctly it will be second to none between Charlotte and Asheville. The building will be modern in style and Carl Huntley of Forest City will manage the plant.

Standard Oil Company Main King Streets Charlotte Asheville Carl Huntley Forest City

Philbeck Dies Near Shelby New Deal of a Local Farmer and Educator

Mr J B Philbeck 62 prominent farmer and longtime teacher of Cleveland county died Monday at his home four miles west of Shelby from a paralytic stroke. He was born in 1863 during the Civil War era and was a UNC graduate and former teacher in Gilsonville Earl and Earl County schools. Survived by wife Susan and children Mrs Bynum E Weathers Joe and Chas Philbeck. Funeral held Tuesday at Beaver Dam Church with Rev D G Washburn and Rev Zeno Wall officiating.

J.B. Philbeck Cleveland County T. J. Fortune Forest City Shelby Philbeck Susan Doggett Bynum E. Weathers Joe Chas. Philbeck University of North Carolina G. C. Reid Texas North Carolina Gilsonville Earl Fallston Lawton Blanton Irvin Philbeck J. T. Fortune Rothil Conner Beaver Dam Church D. G. Washburn Zeno Wall

Takes Over Road North of Chesnee

At a South Carolina Highway Commission meeting a resolution approved state takeover and maintenance of the Chesnee to North Carolina line road, connecting with State Highway 207 at Sandy Mush. The move shortens Forest City to Spartanburg travel, enhances regional trade, and aims to boost local prosperity.

South Carolina Highway Commission Chesnee North Carolina Line Sandy Mush Forest City Spartanburg South Carolina

Township Schools Minstrel Show Scheduled At Cliffside

The Cool Springs Township schools will begin work September 6 with the high school and grammar grades starting together. Registration August 30 at Forest City and associated districts, tuition details for non residents, book lists, and upcoming American Legion Minstrels event at Cliffside outlined. Proceeds aid Cliffside High School and Post 75.

Cliffside Cool Springs Forest City Jin

City Taxes Must Be Paid By September Fifteenth

City Tax Collector W. E. Moore warns all delinquents that 1925 city taxes must be paid by September 15 or legal collection will follow. Notice appears in this paper.

W. E. Moore

Woodland Pool Draws Crowds Daily for Health Benefits

Woodland Swimming Pool attracts large crowds every day as residents try swimming for health and enjoyment. The notice highlights the pool’s appeal and a 44-21 reference as part of the readable text.

Woodland

Francis Freeman Wedding in Forest City Home

The marriage of Mr. J. L. Francis and Miss Freeman drew many friends and relatives. The ceremony occurred at W. F. Roberson’s Forest City home with the bride’s sister as maid of honor and Mrs. R. M. Andrews playing the wedding march. The couple, both from families in Golden Valley and Chimney Rock, will wed in Oklahoma City on August 1 at 3305 N. McKinley Street.

J. L. Francis W. N. Freeman Golden Valley Oklahoma City Edyay S. G. Sedden Paradise Tex Charlie Francis Shelby Joe Francis Chimney Rock R. K. Hollisfield B. Hawkins Sandwin Hawkins Thome N. McKinley Street

New Ford Cars Sold During July

Mr. B. B. Doggett reports July Ford car sales listing numerous customers by name and town including Grover, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Chimney Rock, Gastonia, Statesville and others, reflecting a busy month for the dealer.

FORD B. B. Doggett G. H. Hames D. Gilliam J. L. Butler N. J. James C. M. Nave Magness Chimney Rock J. F. Hunt Spindale J. D. McKinney Ellenboro W. E. Cathey Gastonia C. H. Turner Statesville

Spindale to Host Cherryville In Weekend Baseball Series

Spindale faces Cherryville in a two game set at Spindale Friday and Saturday. Colins and Tomblin will pitch for Spindale. Two top quick games anticipated with Friday’s start at 8?0 and Saturday at 3 30. Admission 25 cents for men 10 cents for ladies and children, grand stand 10 cents.

Spindale Cherryville Colins and Tomblin

Rutherford farmers to tour State Test Farm August 19

Rutherford county farm and farm women tour Western North Carolina Test Farm at Swannanoa on Thursday August 19. James G. K. Meture Jr. chairs a day of talks by Cameron Morrison ex governor and W A Graham Commissioner of Agriculture with exhibits on poultry fruit and dairy. A silver cup will reward the county with most travel distance. Start from county courthouse at 8 am. F E Patton county agent leads.

Rutherford County Swannanoa North Carolina James G. K. Meture, Jr Cameron Morrison W. A. Graham 8. C. Clapp John W. Goodman F. E. Patton

Alexander Schools Open August 17th

Union Mills Aug 10 The Alexander Schools Inc will open at 8 oclock Tuesday morning August 17 Rev D J Hunt first principal expected to be present and give opening address Dr J W O Hare superintendent Mountain Mission schools Asheville also expected to speak After opening the alumni association will organize A large crowd of alumni and friends expected Improvements include Hunt building for motherless children a new bored well and a broom factory to help students pay expenses We look for a successful start with a strong faculty and equipment.

Union Mills Alexander Schools, Inc D. J. Hunt Hunt J. W. O'Hare Mountain Mission Schools Asheville Alumni Association

Ford Singing Class Concert At Forest City High School

The Masonic Orphanage singing class from Oxford will perform Friday night August 20 at the Forest City high school auditorium. This sole county appearance this season is anticipated to draw crowds from all sections to enjoy the children's entertaining program.

Ford Masonic Orphanage Oxford Forest City High School

Scoggins Reunion Celebrates Family Ties Across States

Several hundred attended the Scoggins reunion at Lewis H. Wells home near Bostic for the second annual gathering. Attendees represented South Carolina Texas Oklahoma Tennessee and others. Attorney John L. Francis of Oklahoma City spoke on Scoggins history and Joe and Lewis Scoggins descendants. R. E. Price urged farmers to adopt modern conveniences. committee planned next year’s event. Music closed the afternoon with several relatives and a Confederate veteran among the esteemed attendees.

Scoggins Lewis H. Wells Bostic South Carolina Texas Oklahoma Tennessee John L. Francis Oklahoma City Francis Virginia Joe Lewis Scoggins North Carolina Rutherford County R. E. Price Rutherfordton Messrs Landrum Scoggins Johns Scoggins

Woodland Swimming Pool Opens After Rain Damage

Mrs Zora Harrill and others attended a fish fry at Mrs Ralph Moss home near Fort Mill. Prof C P Hamrick and Miss Leona Wilkie visit Boiling Springs. The Woodland Pool reopens after heavy rains, with Manager Webb noting improved, popular conditions as crowds enjoy the hot days.

Zora Harrill R. L. Reinhardt J. K. Reinhardt Joe Reinhardt Ralph Moss Fort Mill Woodland Webb

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Carroll & Byers CO Mr. E. Church J. B. Philbeck Cleveland School Law of Harill Industrial Bank Alexander Mt. Pleasant Pleasant Grove Forest Cit Courier J. W. Eaks Supt American Legion Boys American Legion Minstrels Cliffside Drug Store Cliffside High School Fred Wiliams Post American Legion Mary Miller Dudley’ Crawford Claude Miller Henry Brown Spurgeon Freeman Gilmer Hines Garland Miller Cliffside Torene Hddons Edith Wright Siddons Edith Scoggins C. D. Hamrick Bristol Tenn Jack Scoggins Margaret White Nancy Hawkins Caroleen Eddie Wright Charlotte Green Polk County Cilla Stacey Julia Scoggins Mooresboro Woody Wells 34Th Infantry C. P. Hamrick Leona Wilkie Arthur Wilkie Bessemer City
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