Courier Changes Hands In Forest City Acquisition
The Courier is sold to Moses C. E. Alcock and J. C. Alcock of Kentucky. C. E. Alcock becomes editor, J. Alcock manager, with plans to build Forest City NC into a thriving home for the paper. The new owners pledge to deliver a weekly edition serving the county with local news, development updates, and community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. and
J. C. Alcock
Kentucky
Forest City
Howard C. Hull
Moses
C. E
Kenucky
Posi
Ion J
C. E. Alcock
Orf
Jlecock
Esbor
Ier
Sls
Forest
Glasgow
Couric Journal
Job Printing Company
Louisville
Masonic Home Journal
Job Printing
the Independent
St. Petrurg, Fla
Forest City Society Editor Keeps Courier Role
The Society Editor Mrs S N Watson wife of the pastor of Forest City City Baptist Church will continue her duties as Society Editor of the Courier. The community already praises her for many charming attributes and steady service.
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Courier
S. N. Watson
City Baptist Church
Forest City
Rally to Sunday Meetings in Spartanburg From January Seven
Spartanburg S C January report outlines Billy Sunday meetings at the tabernacle from January 7 to February 15 with a promised one and a half fare for parties of 125 by the Clinchfield and Ohio Railway and half fare if 125 advance reservations are made. Intertate Commission tariff filing required.
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Spartanburg
S.C
Evolina
Clinchfield
Ohio Railay
E. B. Walker
Chamber of Commerc
Intertatent Commission
Round Hill Church Calls Special Session on School Debt
The Green River Association clerks announce a special session at Round Hill Church on January 20 to decide the fate of the school tied to a debt of several thousand dollars. Delegates from member churches are urged to attend and pray for guidance on whether to sell or retain the property.
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A. P. Sorrels
Gilkey
Green River Association
Round Hill
Grefin River Association
Usta
Truste Tor
Miss Blakey Not Returning This Spring Due to Illness
Miss Letitia Blakey, a high school teacher, will be unable to return this spring. She has been a capable, popular instructor, and the school faces a hard task filling her vacancy as Cape Smith and the School Board work to secure a replacement. Miss Zola Parler will not return until Monday, with later work beginning then. Boost Your Home Town.
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Letitia Blakey
Blakey
Cape. Smith
Miss Blakey
Zola Parler
Subscriptions Pour In For Forest City Courier
Fast subscriptions show support for new management of the Forest City Courier as names accumulate from multiple towns including Union Springs Hickory and Louisville. Editors seek 2000 total, urging Rutherford County residents to renew and boost the paper’s honor roll next week.
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J. W. Smith
7. L. White
Carolina McMurry
B. L. McBrayer
Dana
Aardin
Chas. D. McCall
Forest City
C. M. Young
Union Springs
Ala
J. W. Silvers
Hick
S. C
J. B. Smart
Raleig W. H Mills
Alondria
Vaie
Hickory
Paul Barrick
Glasgow — Junction
J. V. Harlan
Louisville
Kerry Camnitz
Bishopville
C. R. Camnitz
S. J. R. White
Slick Rock
J. R. McDaniel
Forrest City
Courier
Rutherford County
Goa
New Buildings Signal Growth in Forest City 1921
Brisk building activity continues in Forest City with new residences recently finished and two Broad Way bungalows under construction by W. E. Lynch and John Smith. East Main street gains a two-story vent building by Mr Redardt as work accelerates toward a standout home, Horn residence on West Main with electrical work by Peoples Electric Co, and the Forest City Building and Loan Association moving to a new Depot street office. The piece touts Forest City as a growing hub and urges civic effort to keep momentum.
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Forst City
Wen
Broadway
Messrs
W. E. Lynch
John Smith
Mr. Redardt
East Main Street
Ted
Peoples Electric Co
Forest City
Former Editor Moves to Florida After Forest City Tenure
Howard C. Hull former editor of the Courier plans to close his Forest City business and relocate to his Florida home. He arrived from near St Augustine last year and improved the paper during his tenure. He cites Mrs Hulls health and better Florida climate as reasons for leaving.
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M Len
The
Edipaper
Thompson
Forest City Aers
Howard C. Hull
Courier
Florida
Hull
Forest City
St. Augustine
Forest
Hul
Jones Cafe Purchases Hal Jones Cafe on Depot Street
Mr R L White recently bought the Hal Jones cafe on Depot street and took possession on December 20 moving his family here. Mrs White will manage active operations while Mr White, an art bricklayer, brings strong references from Green ville firm Fiske Carter Construction Co. He plans first rate service and a full line of goods and later to resume bricklaying.
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R. L. White
Hal Jones
Depot Street
White
the Courier
Mr Thomas III Sometime Sufferer At Forest City Motor Feels Grippe
Mr Thomas III E. 0. Thomas of the Forest City Motor Co. has an inflamed swollen hand and is now confined to his room with grippe. Friends hope for a tepid recovery.
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E. 0. Thomas
The
Forrest City Motor Co
Grippe
North Carolina's Greatness Spotlighted In State Cheer
A rambling editorial extols North Carolina's progress and riches from forests and minerals to industry and power. It lauds big mills, tobacco, denim, furniture and aluminum plants while urging continued growth and pride as the 1910s give way to future prosperity. The piece notes substantial wealth and a call to residents to harness power and resources for further advancement. It also references a Christmas program at Pleasant Grove Church with Christina Hilda McDonald and a recitation by James.
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North Carolina
Raleigh
Daily Record
America
United States
Grand Rapids
Yadkin River
Union
Hanks
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J. A. Alcock
Louis Ky
the Society Editor
Hiebeke Ke
R. Magness
G. W. Edwards
Pape
Earl Carswell Sr
Carswell
Iet
Vagent
Coes Yeeman
Joel M. Bird
Privar Anc
Charlotte
Herty
Tion
Spe
Green River
H. C. Hull
MR. Thomas III
N. C
Chris
Pleasant Grove
Chilristina
Hilda McDonald
James
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