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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1929
Page
5
Rev R C Smith offered his resignation as pastor of the church on Wednesday night and will begin work in Erwin Tennessee next Sunday. The church accepted his resignation. Mrs Smith was honored with gifts and social events by members of the church and W M A as thanks for her support. Friends here regret losing the couple to Erwin after years of service.
The main church auditorium seating eight hundred was filled during both Sunday services. The morning sermon focused on Jesus from scripture including 1 Corinthians 10:4. Soloists Elliott Brown of Atlanta and Rev. Smith performed, with a quartet and other singers. A Christmas pageant committee was formed for Christmas Eve. Faculty members and students shared holiday decorations and trees in Sunday schools, and a cooking demonstration by Otto Lehriener showcased a new cooker.
Evangelist Geo Stephens will start a revival series January 12 1930 for Cliffside and surrounding areas. Lee will arrive a week early to prepare. The tabernacle will be erected on the school grounds with rear grounds providing parking. Spindale reports praise the meetings and locals expect large crowds from Rutherford and nearby counties.
Harris reports fine weather boosts cotton picking in the district. Sunday school and B Y P A services drew large crowds. A Christmas program is planned for Christmas Day at 10 o clock. Rev A N Henderson substituted at Adaville morning service. Birch Cole resumes activity after illness. Susanna Green hosted dinner at J T Robbins. Maudie and Ina Robbins attended dinner and supper at grandmother Cole. Mrs A N Henderson visited G A Matheny’s. Damon Robbins of Spartanburg spent the weekend with relatives.
The community in Tanner's Grove Forest City R-2 reports farmers nearly finished gathering crops. Numerous Carroll relatives visit relatives across the area including Mrs. Carroll's sister in Forest City and Mr. O T Carroll's home. Several households travel for visits and shopping in Shelby, with news of illness fading.
Work is under way on a 24 000 square foot two story addition at the Haynes plant of Cliffside Mills in Avondale. The 140 by 120 foot expansion will house carding spinning and weaving departments. The enlargement aims to end night shifts.
Ellenboro High School students present the comedy High Flyer on Friday December 20 at 7 30 pm. A three act farce with a 30 dollar royalty. Cast includes Davey Doyle Jack Whitney Rose and John Murry with music department between acts. Admission 20 and 30 cents.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Hamrick to wed Mr John Andrews in Cliffside Baptist Church next Sunday at 5 30 PM. Hamrick daughter of Mrs Eva Hamrick of Cliffside. Andrews a prominent young man of Trinity North Carolina. Friends of the contracting party invited to attend.
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