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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1925
Page
3
Local headquarters Spindale Drug Store on Thursday February 19, 1925 hosts Clarence Griffin Ed Mer and Mrs G F Hovis Associate Editor for the SpindaleTonian news gathering.
Miss Hester Lansing daughter of Mr and Mrs J D Lansing near Hollis and Miss Edith Carver daughter of Mr M A Carver were injured when a Ford touring car from Forest City struck them as they crossed near the Spindale Drug Store Saturday night. The two colored drivers surrendered to police and the driver is held awaiting Miss Lansing's condition. The girls were taken to the hospital with Miss Lansing more seriously injured about the head. Miss Carver was bruised but returned home Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Forest Cobb hosted a six table bridge party in Spin Dale on Friday Feb 6 with Valentine decor Red car nations on mantles and tables Mrs S P Dunagan won the ladies prize a bowl Fred D Hamrick took the gentlemen’s prize Mrs Deck Gilbert received a linen guest prize Attendees included Grady Gilbert Claude Miller Deck Wilson Arthur Harrill Leila Crow Stover P Dunagan Frank Oates Fred Hamrick Jimmie Fenton Hayes and Dr Frank Logan
The P T A meeting on Thursday February 12 featured Dr Twitty county health physician explaining the Shiek Diphtheria Test Miss Greene science teacher Rutherfordton High School spoke on food values and Miss Neal county home demonstration agent discussed balanced diet and packing school lunches Attendees praised the program and prizes for regular attendance were approved Also Spindale school placed second in Bible study contest Ninth grader Orrah Lee Hill missed a week due to sickness but has returned to class
The Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist church hosted an oyster supper and bazaar last Saturday at the Jr. O. U. A. M. hall over Spindale drug store. Servings began at 5:00 pm with oyster stew fried oysters fried chicken pie chicken salad coffee cocoa cake pie and candy. Proceeds will support the church piano fund.
Miss Ruth Ellis hosts weekend guests and several locals share visits across Spindale and Rutherford area. Notables include Julia Abernathy returning to her daughter’s home, Edna Green hosting Giles and Grose party, and Mildred Harding at Forest City. Births, illnesses, Army Band member Homer Arnold’s visit, campus sightings of 1924 graduates Earl Yelton and Lewis Freeman, and Bertha Whitesides returning for post graduate study at R H A.
The Woman's Missionary Society held a baby shower for Mrs. C L Simpson after their Friday meeting. Local youths and faculty members attended events including a Laymen's Conference trip to Marion, visits to Rutherford College and Asheville, and a Scout overnight hike led by Rev C L Simpson ending at Ledbetter mill. Mae Hester Ellis of Grover and Ruby Ellis of Gaffney were among those listed.
The community mourns Mrs. C. M. Lewis. Teachers, students, and families share condolences. Various social visits are noted, including Miss Rose Logan, Miss Sarah Byers, and Miss Jennie Morris. The Hypatian Literary Society hosted chapel, with compliments from the Columbian Society, and a five dollar donation was made for a new piano.
The piece satirically classifies men as husbands bachelors and widowers and mocks courtship norms. It humorously notes women as wives old maids and girls, poking fun at societal expectations, flirtations, and fashions with playful quips about kissing smoking and stockings. It ends with a joke about ribs and lacking a wife.
Real estate business advertises buying and selling property at right prices. Offers sale conduct and guidance before purchasing or selling. CYCLONE AUCTION COMPANY, Forest City.
In Henrietta on Feb 17 Mr and Mrs Crawford Rollins and daughter Irene from Boiling Springs were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs B E Hughes. Lucille Wall hosted a musical tea. Bernice Jenkins won a word contest from the musical alphabet. A Harmony musical club formed with officers Mary Whitehead president Christian Roper vice president Lois Whisnant secretary treasurer Lucille Wall Emily Camp and Vena Camp program committee. Ellenboro hosted a double header basketball games with girls 7 0 and boys 9 15. Minnie Lee Fagan and Annabelle Lane visited Campobello S C. The Smiths moved to Carolee and J W Camp took over Henrietta Inn. J P Reid from Spindale visited his daughter J F Daniel. J L Ezelle Henrietta longtime resident died aged about 75. William Lowery injured in weekend auto wreck. Born to W S Bradey and wife last Wednesday a girl named Frances. Junior Missionary Society and M E church classes held a Valentine party at the community house. M E church members gave K S Price a pounding. he has worked for months. Henrietta PTA Welfare meeting set for Feb 17 at Welfare form with speaker Mr Price. Fresh music and a short program planned. refreshments to follow. All school supporters urged to attend.
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