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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1925
Page
7
The Spindale church sermon by Mr. Simpson on the end of time explores gradual versus sudden fulfillment of Christs kingdom. He recalls meteors and worldly limits as reminders that the end draws near for all, urging reflection on mortality and readiness. Xerxes lamented life’s brevity, noting many will not survive a century.
On Wednesday afternoon the Spindale Bible Class marked its first anniversary at the home of Mrs Loyd Williamson. About twenty four members attended to hear Florence Howard, a Richmond VA trained teacher, discuss community work. The interdenominational group visits homes delivering food and clothing and plans further growth and service.
Senior Epworth League members gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Max Watson for an evening of Valentine themed decor games and refreshments. Guests included Lurlene Hicks Florence Howard Margaret Tate Mae Nanney Virginia Edwards Mabel Saunders Evelyn Waddell Ossie Melton Ivy Cowan Fred Kenzie Herman Deviney Clarence Griffin Carl Cowan G B Howard Claude Reed Rev O L Simpson Mrs Copeland and the hosts.
The Mr G B Howard Sunday school class of the Methodist church held a social and meeting on Wednesday. Officers for the coming year were elected with Darel Williams as president and Claude Reid as vice president. The group plans to enlarge and restore old members, and reserved funds to buy a sectional church door.
School news from Miss Ora Crenshaw reports a February 5 program by second grade classes including Waiting To Grow and readings on George Washington, with several birthdays. February 6 Elmore Literary Society elected officers Pink Nanney president and Claude Reed vice president. Chapel exercises by Miss Haynes' seventh grade Feb 4. P T A set for Feb 12 with talks on School Lunches and Food Values. Community notices include social visits, travel, and a hospital update for Mrs. W. M. Clay, plus local industry progress at the Spencer mill and Elmore Thread Company projects.
Rev. J D Bridges filled regular appointments at Adaville with Forest City visitor W N S Rollins attending Sunday services. Miss Alda Moore left for New York for eye ear nose and throat training. Mrs J C Hudson has been ill but improving. Birthday dinner at Mr Hunter Carver's. Ella Trout of Spindale weekend at B G Moore's. Mary Crow of Boiling Springs High School weekend with home folks. Monroe McDonald and sons motor to Hendersonville Saturday. Mrs B M Wilson visited sister Mrs Fred McDonald last Friday.
Local notes from Bostic R-1 on February 9 describe gardening plans and improvements. Readers record visits among neighbors with Mary Murray recovering from tonsillitis, Lucie Hoyle and Nora Belle Johnson social visits, and several other families sharing time with relatives in Forest City and around Bostic.
The Bostic R-3 column notes continued rain hinders start of year farming. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Harris at the Smarts, and many friends from Forest City and Henrietta visit local families. Mrs. B. B. Smart, Henrietta teacher, fell and injured her leg. wishes for a swift recovery are expressed. The Courier, your paper per year.
John McCormack and Lucrecia Bort sang to vast New Year audiences, premiering a plan to broadcast world class music via eight US stations. E R Johnson of Victor Talking Machine Co formed the project with AT&T to elevate radio programming and showcase top artists in 1924, seeking broad audience appetite beyond jazz.
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