Forest City Kiwanis Club Christmas Program Highlights 1928
Forest City Kiwanis Club enjoyed the annual Christmas program with record attendance and new members W L Davidson and Ernest Dye joining. The event featured glee club quartet from Cool Springs High School, a Christmas reading by Margaret Bostic and a message from J Moores. The club awarded an attendance prize, announced plans for Christmas gifts to the poor, and set next meeting for December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranis Club
America
W. A. Ayers
Lieut
Gover
Elect
Gillespie
Glee
Cool Siiings High School
Anna Belle Ware
Joy Brackett
Reba Matheny
Ruth Gillespie
Ruth Mears
Margaret Bostic
Elizabeth
Far West
Miss. Bostic
J | . Moores
Methodists
Jesus
Miss Joy Brackett
Marshall Giles
Howard Doggett
W. L. Davidson
Forest City Oil
Ernest Dye
W. L. McBrayer
Francis Little
G. W. Rollins
Barber
Amos R. Beam
Local Boy on Duty with Hoover Convoy
Elmore E. Hardin of Forest City serves as seaman guard on the U S S Utah, one of the Hoover convoy to South America. A Navy career sailor, he was chosen to accompany the president-elect and his party. He writes home about varied experiences and duties aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmore E. Hardin
John T. Hardin
Forest City
U. S. S. Utah
South America
Mr. Hardin
U. S. Navy
Utah
Hardin
New Officers Elected by the Rutherford County Club
The Rutherford County Club held its December meeting at the Baptist church basement with about twenty members present. W B Walker discussed Route 19 width and progress toward a 24 to 30 foot highway. Officers elected for 1929 were C F Cline president, C J Holler vice president, M Hendricks sergeant at arms, J C Hames B D Wilson and Terry A Moore directors. A program committee was named to plan future meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton
Rutherford County Club
Baptist Church
C. F. Cline
Clarence Griffin
Ivy Cowan
C. J. Holler
M. Hendricks
J. C. Hames
B. D. Wilson
Terry A. Moore
R. E. Price
Charles H. Haynes
Club
Christmas Service at Methodist Church
Christmas will be observed at the local Methodist church next Sunday with a White Christmas in the Sunday School. Special music and appropriate messages will feature in the morning and evening services.
Attimore to Play Here Thursday Night
The Cool Springs high school cage team meets Lattimore high school on the local floor Thursday night. A Cliffside game was canceled due to an influenza outbreak. Lattimore is praised for sportsmanship. Mrs Harrill, confined to bed with a deep cold, is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cool Springs High School
Lattimore High School
Cliffside
Lattimore
H. D. Harrill
Lake Lure Postmaster Appointed in Fourth Class Office
Mr. Ralph C. Maultsby, formerly of Rutherfordton, announced by Washington Tuesday as the new postmaster at Lake Lure. The appointment places him in a fourth class post office with presidential selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Lure
Ralph C. Maultsby
Rutherfordton
Washington
Flu Epidemic Under Control In Rutherford County
The influenza outbreak in Rutherford County is described as under better control though several cases have progressed to pneumonia and deaths occurred. Public schools churches and other gatherings continue regular schedules despite attendance interruptions and shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford County
College Boys and Girls Home for Holidays
This week many Rutherford county students from school and college will return home due to the influenza epidemic. The University of North Carolina and State College in N C C W have closed, with students awaiting resumed studies after Christmas or when campuses deem the flu abated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford County
U:nity
North Carolina
State College
Forest City Praised For Holiday Decorations By Paul Green
Mr. Paul Green returning from Fort Bragg to Forest City praised the Christmas decorations along his route. He said many towns looked festive but Forest City impressed him most, noting our city’s decorations surpassed all he passed through.
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Paul Green
Fort Bragg
Forest City
Paul
Local artists on WWNC radio program
Two noted local artists, Joe Hamrick and A. M. Hughey, entertained listeners on WWNC in Asheville Tuesday night. They were joined by pianist Katherine Goggans. Hamrick will sing again next Friday night from 7:30 to 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WWNC
Asheville
Joe Hamrick
A. M. Hughey
Katherine Goggans
Forest City Lit Up for Holidays Decorations
Forest City is decorated for Christmas with electric lights strung along Main Street and across the square under superintendent Frank Dorsey. The display centers on the plaza with two large electric stars at the ends, extending to the Methodist church and Forest City Motor Co. Green pines adorn sidewalks in front of each business, with many shops adding colored bulbs to create one of the state’s prettiest shopping districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Frank Dorsey
Main Street
East Main Street
Methodist Church
Forest City Motor Co
West Main Street
Womans Club Literary Dept Enjoys Christmas Program
The Womans Club Literary Department held its December meeting in Blanton's cafe banquet hall with 39 members and 9 visitors enjoying decorations, carols, and a program on The Bible Lands led by Mrs. Reid Alexander Mooneyham and others. Hostesses included Mesdames King Thomas Courtney Bostic and Lipscombe. A encore by Mrs. R. R. Howes accompanied the solo. Music Club plans Friday session December 21 at 4 p.m. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans’ Club
Blanton
G. C. King
J. H. Thomas
U. S. Courtney
W. C. Bostic
A. S. Lipscombe
The
Danville Messenger Hour on WHAS Friday night
Editor J C Alcock of Danville Kentucky will sponsor a WHAS radio program Friday from 11 to 12 known as the Danville Messenger Hour. It features nine numbers including The Sunshine Male Quartet soprano and piano solos by Koreen Alcock baritone by S K Cheek and readings by Helen Irvine with violin and soprano solos by Kathryn Wariner. Courier editor endorses to North Carolina friends.
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J. C. Alcock
Danville
Daily Messenger
WHAS
Louisville
Danville Messenger
Alcock
Kentucky
Sunshine
Hughes Jackson
Koreen Alcock
S. K. Cheek
Helen Irvine
Kathryn Wariner
The
Courier
North Carolina
Illness Report for Miss Gladys Long
We are sorry to report the illness of Miss Gladys Long who has been ill for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Long
Beamed In: Amos R. Beam To Represent Twenty-Seventh District
The above picture shows Amos R. Beam of Forest City who will represent the Twenty Seventh senatorial district in the next General Assembly convening January 9. The district includes Rutherford Cleveland Polk McDowell and Henderson counties and will be represented by Beam and Frank Wood of Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos R. Beam
Forest City
Rutherford
Cleveland
Polk
McDowell
Henderson
Beam
Frank Wood
Marion
Local Talent to Broadcast on WWNC in Asheville
A Forest City Kiwanis Club committee and local musicians will air a program on Station WWNC Asheville on Wednesday night December 26 from 9 30 to 10 30 p m. Mayor Charles Z Flack and Lt Gov Gillespie of the Kiwanis club help arrange the event featuring several musical selections and other items by local talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City Kiwanis Club
WWNC
Asheville
N. C
Charles Z. Flack
Gillespie
Kiwanis Club
The Courier Christmas Schedule and New Year Notice
The Courier will publish next week as usual and remain open for business every day except December 25. To avoid missing the December 27 issue, legal ads and other matters will be printed. the job printing department will likewise be open. Season greetings are extended to all patrons and friends.
Appeal Made for Aid for Forest City Neediest Cases
A village effort led by Dr. Amos C. Duncan and Mrs. George R. Gillespie seeks donations of money or food and clothing to aid Forest City's neediest families at Christmas. The Kiwanis and Woman's Club welfare committee urges the public to notify the organizers of any truly needy families so they can be remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Amos C. Duncan
Kiwanis Club
George R. Gillespie
Woman’s Club
Womans’ Club and Welfare Committee
Dr. Duncan
State Plays Santa Claus To Confederate Vets In Rutherford
Rutherfordton December 17 The State of North Carolina distributes Semi annual pension checks to forty Confederate veterans and seventy widows in Rutherford County totaling 11 100. Veterans receive 182 50 each totalling 7 300 widows receive 50 each totalling 3 350 and three widows receive 150 each. Checks are available from J Y Yelton clerk of court at the courthouse for distribution during the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton
North Carolina
Rutherford County
Gray
J. Y. Yelton
Court House
Birthday Party for Miss Jackie Jones
On Wednesday afternoon December 12 from three to four Miss Jackie Jones celebrated her first birthday with friends. Animal cookies, pictures, toys, and a pink rosebud candle adorned the cake. Bobbie Morgan blew out the candle and guests exchanged gifts and wishes for many happy birthdays to come. Invited guests included Helen Ridings, Dorothy Harris, Caroline Flack, Clara Beam, Nancy Sutton, Robbie Morgan, Joe Verner Reinhardt, Norman Meares, and Joe Tapp of Ellenboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Jones
Bobbie Morgan
Helen Ridings
Dorothy Harris
Caroline Flack
Clara Beam
Nancy Sutton
Robbie Morgan
Joe Verner Reinhardt
Norman Meares
Joe Tapp
Ellenboro
Riding and Jones Dissolve Law Partnership
Attorney C C Riding and Attorney B T Jones have dissolved their partnership in Ridings Jones. Riding will continue his practice in the same office under his name. Jones has moved to the third floor of the Farmers Bank Building to conduct his law business. Both are noted as progressive young men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Riding
B. T. Jones
Ridings & Jones
Ridings
Jones
Farmers Bank
Local friend coins nickname bullfrog whiskey after hops and croaks
A friend quips about renaming moonshine as bullfrog whiskey, joking that after a few drinks one hops about and then croaks. The remark frames a lighthearted look at illicit spirits and casual drinking slang.
Higher intelligence race predated arctic peoples
Scientists claim an earlier Arctic race outpaced by fate, leaving no remains. The statement argues that if such a race existed it was more intelligent, as they are no longer present. The remark highlights speculation on ancient inhabitants and cognitive differences.
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Arctic
Fashion Note Urges Girls to Always Look Their Best
A fashion note in a women's magazine states that girls should look their best everywhere and that those with eyes can now pass judgment. The brief piece highlights style vigilance and social scrutiny.
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Ialent
Carolinas
Forest
Kiranis Club
Maller
Hoover
Doreae Edna
Port Allen
Jby
Autocaster News Service
County Club
O. J. Holler
OCAL
Asheville Times
Kiwanians
Santa Claus
Riding & Jones Dissolve Law Partnership
A. C. Sisell
Florence
Illinois
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