Wedding Unites Dobbins and Griffin in Ellenboro
In Ellenboro R-2 area on December 21 at Rev W T Watte home in Caroleen Clyde Dobbins and Eunice Griffin wed witnessed by Alma Dobbins Pearl Randall Claude Dobbins Dorsey Randall Albert Harrill and Karl Biggerstaff The bride is Walter Griffin's daughter and groom Dobbins is son of D M Dobbins The community notes a Pound supper and holiday visits as locals gather for Christmas season events
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Dobbins
Eunice Griffin
W. T. ‘Wate
Caroleen
Alma Dobbins
Pearl Randall
Claude Dobbins
Dorsey Randall
Albert Harrill
Karl Biggerstaff
Walter Griffin
Pinehurst
D. M. Dobbins
Ellenboro
Dick Carson
Trains Off Today to Charlotte From Rutherfordton
Seaboard trains Nos 31 and 34 to Charlotte each morning from Rutherfordton and return in the afternoon will be discontinued today by authority of the State Corporation Commission. The move is alleged to reflect jitneys carrying most passengers and trains running at a loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaboard
Charlotte
Rutherfordton
State Corporation Commission
Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at two churches
Next Sunday at eleven o'clock the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be administered at Forest City Methodist Church. It is the first service of the New Year and a chance for all members to attend. A similar service will be held at Pleasant Grove church on Sunday morning January 11. Also note a short beekeeping course at State College January 30 to 22 free of charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City Methodist Church
Pleasant Grove Church
State College
Z. P. Metcalf
First Baptist Church
South
Kentucky Girl to Have Charge of Telegraph Office
Miss Mittie Parman of London Kentucky will head the new Western Union telegraph office in the former Forest City B and L building opening January 1. She recently came from Albemarle and home is London Ky where her family is prominent. She is cousin to Miss Lydia Gregory and is described as an efficient operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mittie Parman
London
Western Union
Forest City B. & L. Association
Parman
Albemarle
Lydia Gregory
Socials and visits at Bostic party season
Bostic December 30 event saw Mr and Mrs G B Harrill host a large youth group with games contests and piano pieces by Mary Poe and Eunice Hollifield followed by refreshments. Numerous locals and college students return home for holidays, visiting relatives and friends in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Poe
Greensboro
Julia Grayson
Leck Carson
Boiling Springs
Louise Lattimore
Fassifern
Mattie Mae Wells
Asheville
Robert Likens
Emory and Henry College
Moody Bridges
Reece
Reid Harrill
Boyce Blair
Boone
William Lattimore
Hendersonville
Henry Poe
Rutherford College
Broadus Bridges
Wake Forest
Mary Poe
George Bridges
Sue Wright
Milligan College
Tenn
May Smith
L. L. Smith
Morganton
M. L. Clemmer
Birmingham
Ala
G. D. Clemmer
Charlotte
J. D. Clemmer
C. H. Clemmer
Monroe
L. M. Clemmer
M. J. Clemmer
Delbert Harrill
Washington, D. C
Cleve Harrill
Arthur Watress
Meredith, Conn
John Harrill
William Freeman
Georgia
Maurice Smart
Chapel Hill
Sennick Walker
Lumberton
Sarah Flack
Paul Stroup
Chevyville
Bertha, Lillie
Mary Lizzie Lynch
Forest City
Viola Smith
Maude Howell
Shelby
Mattie
Glenn Harris
Montford’s Cove
Eugene Smith
Wilmington
Elizabeth Blanton
Man Killed by Son-in-law in Sunday Afternoon Shooting
Tom Jackson, a middle aged Negro, was shot twice through the heart by his son in law Preston Whitesides near Spindale on Sunday afternoon following a domestic dispute. Whitesides, who carried a pistol, surrendered to jail after the coroner exonerated him. The incident coincides with a note on Students Day services at First Baptist Church as 2000 pastors were asked to hold such services and local students were urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Whitesides
Tom Jackson
Fairground Road
Spindale
Jackson
Whitesides
Ledbetter
Rutherfordton
Nestroes
Nell Padgett Heads East To Resume Lyceum Work
Miss Nell Padgett of Forest City, national soloist, leaves for Boston to join the Boston Lyceum Bureau and tour major eastern cities. A Charlotte Observer piece lauds her remarkable voice, control, and bright prospects, noting North Carolina pride in her success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Padgett
T. R. Padgett
Boston
Lyceum
Boston Lyceum Bureau
Philadelphia
Old North
Charlotte Observer
Miss Padgett
Shrine Band
Gastonia
Forest City
North Carolina
Family visiting across states from Tennessee to Mississippi
Mrs. Faye Hollifield and children of Booneville Mississippi visit Mr. and Mrs. W B Hollifield. Mr. and Mrs. S B Biggerstaff and family of Sunshine and Mr. and Mrs. W F Robinson and family of Forest City were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Baxter Biggerstaff Thursday. Little Miss Rebecca Shafer of Erwin Tennessee spent several days with Mr. and Mrs. W B Shafer. Miss Lucy Higgins returned to her school in South Carolina after visits with her parents Mr and Mrs A C Higgins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Shafer
Erwin
Tenn
W. B. Shafer
Lucy Higgins
South Carolina
A. C. Higgins
Faye Hollifield
Booneville
Miss
W. B. Hollifield
S. B. Biggerstaff
Sunshine
Lombard Entertainers Set for Schoolhouse Show Monday
Lombard Entertainers appear at the Lombard high school auditorium Monday night January fifth featuring extraordinary costumes including imports from Japan, smoke pictures, a one stringed cello, and Gypsy camp fire setting. The act stars Harry Lombard with two assistants offering songs, music, and a sketch titled His Home Town Girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Lyceum
Harry Lombard
Kiwanis Club Sees Attendance Dip At Holiday Meeting
Kiwanis members gathered Monday as attendance fell off due to the holidays. Guests included B A Lowrance and K C Alexander. Lowrance urged recruiting more men and boys to farming and promoted diversified farming. New officers will be inducted next Monday as the club eyes growth this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Lowrance
K. C. Alexander
Lowrance
Kiwanis
Rev Ware’s Salary Increase Shown By Community
Rev W R Ware newly arrived as Forest City Methodist pastor received a substantial Christmas salary raise, rising by several hundred dollars. The Courier lauds the quick recognition of his ability and fidelity, noting his forceful preaching and rapid rapport with parishioners. The pastor and family were also given many tokens of esteem during the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Ware
Forest City
Methodist Church
Courier
Ware
Dr. Ware
Box and Oyster Supper at Mt Pleasant School
There will be a box and oyster supper at Mt Pleasant school house Saturday night January 3. Girls bring boxes and boys come prepared to bid. Local event aims to raise funds with community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant School
Forest City Post Office May Enter Second Class
Forest City post office may advance from third to second class soon with a report due after year’s start. Postmaster McMurry says previous rumors are premature, but anticipated findings could justify the transfer by end of the first quarter or by July 1. The office has remained in third class since 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
McMurry
Courier
Christmas Quietly Passes in Forest City
Forest City observed a quiet Christmas with few indoor gatherings due to foul weather. The Kiwanis funded a community Christmas tree on Main Street, raising over 200 dollars in donations and providing gifts to 54 needy families. Pageants at the Methodist and First Baptist churches highlighted the holiday spirit with sweets for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis Hall
National Bank of Forest City Stockholders Meeting Notice
The annual stockholders meeting of The National Bank of Forest City will be held in the directors room of the bank on Tuesday January 18 at 7 80 o clock P M.
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The
National Bank of
Forest City
Christmas visits and local obit in Henrietta report
Henrietta notes Christmas visits by Mrs. James W. Dandridge and son Edmund in Walterboro, Ed Morehead and family from Shelby, Elma Scoggins, former cashier at Henrietta Mills, and other relatives. The community mourns Franklin McGinnis, found unconscious while cutting wood. he died shortly after, survived by Minnie and Arthur, with burial at High Shhoale cemetery. Perry Wiseman returns to Richmond for hospital work until school reopens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta
James W. Dandridge
Edmund
Walterboro
Clyde B. Mahatte
Ed Morehead
Shelby
Phil Pegram
Charlotte
Pegram
Elma Scoggins
Henrietta Mills
Ella Roper
Arthur and
Glenn
Gaffney, S. C
Jane
Bessie Mathis
Rutherfordton
Rose Gaffney
I. N. Miller
Spartanburg
Clyde Harris
Howard West
Brama Layne
D. M. Layne
Gramling
S. C
John Layne
T. J. Wilkins
Franklin McGinnis
McGinnis
Minnie
Arthur
Mr. McGinnis
High Shhoale
Perry Wiseman
Richmond
Delightful Dinner Party at J H Thomass Christmas Dinner
Mr and Mrs J H Thomas hosted a five course dinner at 7 00 pm on Tuesday with Christmas decorations, a red Christmas shoe centerpiece, Santa place cards and silver nuts and mints. Guests included Clarence Young Union Springs Rev and Mrs Ware B B Doggett J F Alexander and E O Thomas family spoke of a Christmas day dinner with Mr and Mrs J M McCardwell Gratz Ky and Mrs G L McCardwell and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Thomas
Air
Clarence Young
Union Springs
Ala
W. R. Ware
B. B. Doggett
J. F. Alexander
E. 0. Thomas
J. M. McCardwell
Gratz, Ky
G. L. McCardwell
E. C. Thomas
R. C. Alexander
Christmas Dinner Hosted by Mr and Mrs E O Thomas
Mr and Mrs E O Thomas entertained last Friday with a Christmas dinner at their home. The meal featured a sumptuous turkey and holiday decor. Guests included Mr Ky, Mrs Y L McCardwell and children of Mooresboro, Mrs J H Thomas and Helen Thomas, and Mr R C Alexander.
Literary Club Reschedules January Meeting to Jan 8
The Literary Club will hold its regular meeting on Thursday January 8 at 3 45 instead of January 1. They will meet at the home of Mrs G C King with Mesdames G C King and A W Falvey as joint hostesses. Full attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. King Mesdames
G. C. King
A. W. Falvey
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Oak Grove
Griffin-Dobbins
Wiggins- Bridges
R-2
E. ‘A. Blanton
J. M. K. Ranaal
J.T. Webb
H. C. Taylor
J. N. Randall
J. M. K. Randall
D. H. Kendrick
Lenith
Eugenia Randall
Brevard Institute
Herbert Randall
Kate Harrill
Rock Cousin
Mary Hendrick
Stoe
C. B. Harrill
3. M. K. Randall
J. T. Webb
Dover Mill
Forest Vassey
Delia Randall
Ollerie Randall
Belle Wilkie
Louise
Inez Dobbins
Leigh Harrill
Gwendolyn Wiggins
A. B. Bailey
Red” Bridges
Kentucky
Bostic
Baptist Church
Mr. Hall Martin
MT. Pleasant
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F. I. Barber
Christ
C. C. Moore
Mary Frye
Mary Moss
Madge Moore
the Baptist Church
the Unity
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