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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1925
Page
4
In Forest City Courier a 1925 editorial denounces casual blasphemy from youths and adults alike. It laments the loss of reverence for God and authority, urging a firm resolution to end this disrespectful practice.
The Lay Preach speaks of renewing resolve at the start of the year to aid others, brighten the path for travelers, and reclaim the straying, aiming for greater realization of Christian principles as milestones pass.
In Forest City area Jake F. Alexander, one of North Carolina’s wealthiest citizens, died recently. He amassed a fortune through thrift, business acumen, and prudent investments. He left much to educational causes to aid boys and girls in pursuing college careers. The Charlotte News notes his charitable legacy and suggests the region honors his contributions. The piece also urges restraint in profanity, arguing strength lies in simplicity and self-control.
Miss Flossie Harvill and Mr Paul Harvill wed in Gaffney. Willard Randall family from Rock Hill, S C visited. Many locals listed visiting, illnesses, and Christmas activities. Birth announced for Edgar Beam and wife Dee a girl born Dec 20. Quarterly meeting with Rev E C Cole scheduled. Numerous Randall, Harrill, Hawkins, Magness and Webb family updates and holiday movements.
The First Baptist Church invites Forest City teachers and college students home for holidays to attend the Annual Students Day service on the first Sunday in January. A special sermon will be preached and the public is welcomed. Mrs. Minnie V. Spratt announces the engagement of her daughter Clara Mae to John Craton Mills of Rutherfordton. The couple plans a late January wedding. Clara Mae, educated at Flora Macdonald College, is described as talented with a wide circle of friends. Mills, son of Coronel John Graton Mills and Leonora Mills, is UNC graduate and pharmacist with Delta Sigma Phi and Kappa Psi memberships.
On December ninth, R L Smith Jr and Rose Eaves, daughter of Mr and Mrs R W Sees, were joined in marriage with a ring ceremony. Rev J C Gentry officiated. They will reside at The House by the Road and invite friends to visit. Wishing them a long, happy life.
A notice announces registration for residents not yet registered to vote on establishing a municipal Recorder's Court. Registration will be at the Mayor's Office daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from January 1 to January 8, 1926. Registrar: J. E. Caldwell.
At a December 30 1925 meeting of the Mayor and Board of Commissioners Forest City voters were appointed as judges for the municipal Recorder's Court. R K Hollifield C M Roberson and J L McFarland named judges with J E Caldwell as Registrar. This the 30th day of December 1925.
The Kiwanis Club of Forest City mourns the loss of J. F. Alexander. He embodied Kiwanian ideals by building for God and education, aiding church and school, and helping the needy. He was a Christian gentleman devoted to spiritual needs and youth education, and his family is extended sincere sympathy. The club publishes these resolutions in The Forest City Courier and Carolina Kiwanian.
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