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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1929
Page
7
Ellenboro council decides to spend about 8000 dollars for paving, with concrete work to begin when weather allows. Work is expected to start late February or early March, contractor unnamed. Funds come from profits of the Ellenboro electric light plant, built for about 10000 dollars and sold for 18500, covering bond costs and leaving surplus.
A speaker argues for developing a town’s economy by fostering local trade and collaboration rather than importing industry. Citizens, merchants, and professionals should promote the city as a shopping hub, support local businesses, and maintain friendly competition while cooperatively pursuing growth.
Governor O Max Gardner argues rising crime in North Carolina stems from deficient home and church life. He notes 65 percent of penal population growth are young white men and boys, with 80 percent lacking sixth grade completion or regular church attendance, implying youth delinquency stems from lacking religious training.
A collection of Christmas letters from children in Forest City and Spindale dated December 20 and 16. Reba Street asks for a doll and tea set, nuts, apples, candy and care for poor children. Hix Street wants a white horse, wagon, a shooting gun, cake. Paul Street asks for a watch, shot, treats, and cake.
A child from Spindale asks Santa for a real nice car apples oranges candy and a merry Christmas. He mentions his sister and notes he has not yet received a time from Miss Wilkins.
Governor Max Gardner drives North Carolina toward home production during Live at Home Week December 15 to 21. He showcases an all-North Carolina dinner at the Executive Mansion and aims to cut farm reliance on outside supplies, modeling his state Farm as a cotton focused yet self sufficient exemplar. The movement seeks statewide independence in food and feed, inspired by Cleveland County gains and Gardner's leadership.
A Charlotte Observer snippet notes potential savings of up to 250 million dollars annually by growing supplies on state lands rather than importing them, framing a push for local production and self sufficiency. The passage highlights ongoing outflow of funds for external supplies and calls for domestic cultivation solutions.
Ellenboro December 18 The Junior Order of American Mechanics Lodge will host an oyster supper Monday night at the K of P hall for members and visitors. The lodge numbers about 125 with little interest in lodge work noted as progressing well. Fifteen new members were installed at the last meeting.
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