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Newspaper

Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1931

Page

11

Forest City Alexander Triumphs In Tripleheader Series

Forest City Alexander defeats Arkwright Mill 13-5 as Bragg, Collins, and Ruthian hits spark a big fifth inning. John Vasey goes 4 for 4 to lead Forest City Alexander in a high scoring win over Arkwright Mill.

Dick McKeithan Norris Woodall Aid Forest City Alexander Bragg Limestone Forest City Alexander Arkwright South Carolina Arkwright Mill Spartanburg Collins Anothr Ruthian Swat Forest City-Alexander Concord Fisher Horne Reynolds Hawkins M. Watts Weaers Lipscomb Hs Forest City-Alexander Winnsboro J* Forest City-Alexander S. C Bill Collins Williams Smith Ingle Metcalf Lancaster Little Shehan Grove Fagonsky Bones Stewart Col! Tins Lloyd Little Henry Huff Furman University Johnny Walker Mobile Asheville Furman Bragg Tim McKeithan McInnis Gaffney Jackson County Ormand Sally Piedmont Pose Gee Fame Gaffrey Cincinnati

Surasky to Open Fifth Store in Forest City

Surasky plans a new Forest City store next to the Romina theater on Main Street. Remodeling is underway as the retailer aims to offer dry goods shoes clothing ladies wear and millinery. The firm cites buying power from five large stores and wholesale ties to secure discounts of roughly 15 to 25 percent. Existing Surasky outlets are in Merion Morganton Orangeburg D C and Aiken S C. M Goodman will relocate from Orangeburg to manage the Forest City store.

Sur Forest City Romina Theatre Main Street Surasky Merion Morganton Orangeburg D. C Aiken S.C M. Goodman

Ford’s Remedy Hard Work Message Repeats by Ford

The piece quotes Henry Ford asserting that hard work leads to prosperity and condemns beggars and roaming families as nuisances. It laments the rise of such “foafers” and warns winter will worsen poverty while urging self reliance and honest toil.

Henry Ford Ford

For Sale Ads From Forest City Area

Want ads note fine Elberta peaches ready for sale and a farm mowing machine offered by Don C Melton in Forest City, N C plus a phone contact for W E Lewis in Forest City R 2.

Elbertas W. E. Lewis Forest City R-2 Don’ C. Melton Forest Ci RS N.C

Golden Valley Man Shot Five Times by Cousin

Marsh Smawley, a Golden Valley resident, was shot five times on a rural road after an argument with his cousin Herman Smawley. Marsh was treated and discharged from Rutherford hospital. Herman was arrested, posted 700 bond, and released after waiving preliminary hearing.

Marsh Smawley Golden Valley Herman Smawley Rutherford Hospital Herman Smanley Superior Court Marsh

Alligator Attack Fells 19-Year-Old in Philadelphia Pool

George Rogers, 19, wrestled a 300-pound alligator at a Philadelphia pool. He tried to rope the jaws, the rope slipped and the reptile bit off his left arm below the elbow. Rogers is expected to recover.

Philadelphia George Rogers Rogers

Dayy be held near Doggett place with a large wheat grower event

The annual Dayy event will be held next Sunday near Doggett place. Will Abernethy will attend after dinner. Lincoln county residents are invited to bring a well and enjoy the day. Many local wheat growers report splendid yields in the 1,000s. Graham Morrison, Canton official, notified E. Lucas to stop his cow from mooing.

Sunda Doggett Place Abernethy Lincoln County Graham Morrison

Truthful Firestone tire advertising boosts dealer sales

Car owners comparing Firestone tires with mail order brands found greater value in Firestone Extra Values. Dealers nationwide report faster growth, with factories operating 24 hours. Advertisements emphasize verifiable claims, avoiding misleading classifications and untestable lab comparisons. The Fy bulletin advises avoiding consumer comparison terms.

Firestone

Special Brand Tire Makers Name Hidden From Public

A Special Brand tire is produced for distributors like mail order houses and oil companies under a name that hides the tire maker from the public. The manufacturer’s own name is not shown, while Firestone brands tires with the maker’s name on every unit.

Firestone

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