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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1929
Page
17
Notice states the item was entered August 22, 1918 at the post office in Forest City North Carolina as second class matter under the act of March 3 1879.
The Cleveland Star cites Forest City's rapid growth and complimentary remarks from Shelby and others on the town's attractive Christmas business district display. It notes the town's advertising like a business firm, appreciating the effective seasonal decorations and the positive publicity generated.
A Glasgow Kentucky Times survey finds no widespread distress in winter. merchants report fresh stocks and competitive spirits for Christmas. Observers credit business leaders meeting with the President’s call for expansion as fostering a proactive, optimistic mood.
Forest City readers are urged to fund Christmas joy for every child. The appeal asks residents to ensure at least one unalloyed happiness for each youngster, paving a hopeful, festive holiday. The message emphasizes faith in children and collective effort to bring joy on Christmas Day.
A holiday message extols Christmas as a season of happiness and giving. It urges shared joy among readers and wishes the best for families, children’s laughter, and the old Saint Nicholas spirit in homes during the festive period.
The day is a time for merry making and for consecrating ourselves to immortal principles of conduct wholesome living and social and national betterment founded by the Prince of Peace whose birth we reverently observe. May good will toward all men reign in your hearts on this great day.
After nearly six weeks of services the Stephens revival closed Friday night reaching only a portion of Rutherford county yet producing lasting blessings. Rutherfordton and Spindale led the effort with many residents joining, and Rev George T Stephens preached plain gospel truths causing hundreds to seek salvation. Plans are set to return the Stephens party to the county in January.
The Sampson Independent notes a strong trend toward consolidating newspapers in towns unable to support two dailies. In Winston-Salem, Goldsboro, Albemarle, Raeford and other places, two dailies or weeklies merge for efficiency. Experts say consolidation serves communities better when a single paper can sustain itself, and competition remains valuable for readers.
The piece argues newspapers must be profitable and may consolidate to avoid losses. It cites Hendersonville as an example where consolidation saved a daily paper, implying communities benefit when consolidation improves service and profits.
The Courier argues Forest City must cultivate a highly developed loyalty toward local merchants and professionals. It urges residents to see bankers doctors and merchants as core community builders, urging mutual support, friendly dealings, and appreciation for their efforts to create a prosperous, pleasant city.
A local Associated Charities meeting at City Hall reported funds on hand and available clothing and food. An investigation committee was appointed: Mesdames B P Doggett C E Alcock and Messrs R K Hollifield B B Doggett and W L Brown. More clothing and shoes are needed. donors should leave cleaned clothing and mended shoes for disposal.
Rutherford county has ginned 15,594 bales of cotton through December 9, up from 13,936 bales for the same period last year, according to an official Department release.
The Census Bureau reports North Carolina ginned 599,352 bales by December 9, down from 740,286 a year earlier, a drop of about 140,000. Polk County showed 3,916 bales versus 2,909 last year, while Cleveland county totaled 47,496 bales, surpassing last year and earning the banner county title with 45,343 bales previously.
An Epstein era note recalls Ted Lewis and Ann Pennington in the all talking musical Is Everybody Happy. Jolson era phrase and star power come together as Lewis leads his famous stage band in a Warner Bros Vita-phone picture at the Emina Theatre January 1 and 2, with Pennington Day Gordon and Grant in support Archie L. Mayo directs the production.
The Alumni Association of the College of Burlesque recalls Charles Mack of Moran and Mack, the Two Black Crows, ahead of their all talking feature Why Bring That Up at Romina Theatre. Mack explains burlesque’s rapid showbiz development and the value of a creator’s personality, noting the trio of December 23 24 25 show dates.
A brief notice announces an electric show for a child at 10 o clock tonight with a second item noting a train given to a child at a Saturday morning event on December 21st.
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