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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1922
Page
3
Edward Clark, mayor of New Bern, appeals for help after a major fire left thousands homeless. He notes over 1,000 homes fed and 3,000 persons affected, urging newspapers to publish the message to mobilize support for those in distress.
Democrats assume county control in Henderson County for the first time since the Civil War era. W. P. Whitmire will not take duties until next summer. Judge C. M. Pace remains clerk of court as the sole Republican. New officials include George W. Justice J. P. Fletcher W. C. V. Shepherd as commissioners Dr. Guy E. Dixon as coroner J. C. Wws as registrar J. H. Ballenger as sheriff. Retiring: commissioners W. P. Bane G. B. Hill John T. Staton sheriff W. B. Grant registrar Lady Edney coroner.
Owners of 1918 War Savings Stamps are advised they are due and payable at face value of $5 each. Stamps may be exchanged for Treasury Savings Certificates, with cash amounts varying by stamp holdings, and interest details noted. Prompt presentation at post offices or banks is encouraged to avoid delays.
Mrs Lemis Smith daughter of George R Champion died Monday after two years of neuralgia of the heart and a long illness She was about 25 years old and beloved by neighbors Her husband father brothers and sisters mourn her burial at New Presbyterian Baptist church Tuesday at 11 with pastor Mrs Henry Bivins presiding Mrs Henry Bivins died at home in South Shelby on Nov 28 after a brief stroke funeral Thursday at 2 from St Pauls Baptist church She was 68 in ill health long time Survived by husband and seven children
Ethel Tate as vice president and Miss Lenna Harrill as secretary join a slate of officers. The group says with parent and teacher support they hope to run one of the best schools in the county.
Rutherfordton December records a Davis-Dickerson-Mills Chapter U D C meeting at Spindale Inn with Mrs J W Clarke and Mrs John W Tidball from Cincinnati en route to a Trey trip. Several locals are noted for visits, illness improvement, school officials at Raleigh teachers assembly, and travel to Asheville, Mars Hill, Chapel Hill, and Charlotte for treatment or visits.
Ellenboro area report on Oak Grove No 1 school where Miss Bessie Walls leads and Mrs Carl Edwards assists. Parents met to form a Parent Teachers Association with 25 members and officers including Mrs M B Beam as president. Capt PB L Smith of Forest City High and Rev Parker Holmes spoke on education and cooperation.
The ladies of the M. E. church announce a bazaar next Friday December 8 starting at 6 PM at the Spin dale store. Proceeds go to the parsonage fund and all are invited to attend.
Grow hogs next season with neighbor help to form a carlot for sale cooperatively. Income can be steady when money is tight. Ensure livestock houses are in good repair for winter with comfortable quarters and minimal expense.
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