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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1925
Page
2
The Cliffside News published weekly with The Forest City Courier. News items subscriptions job ads and orders may be left with Miss Una Edwards at the Cliffside office for prompt attention. Thursday January 8 1925 edition.
Mr John C Moore, born 1846 in Cleveland County, died Sunday after paralysis at his son Will Moore s home in Shelby. A Civil War veteran and longtime Baptist deacon, he had lived with son A L Moore and leaves seven of nine children, with funeral at Camp s Creek Church led by Revs Matheny and Stevens. Local friends extend sympathy to the bereaved family.
Rev. H. T. Stevens, superintendent of evangelistic forces for the Baptist State Board, arrived last Saturday to visit his brother Dr. Chas. H. Stevens. He preached two sermons Sunday morning and evening and plans services through Wednesday night, with potential extension if interest continues. A large audience heard his sermon Monday night and several joined the church on Sunday.
The Methodist Sunday school here begins the new year with revived interest and strong cooperation under Superintendent Clyde A. Erwin. New pastor Rev. M. W. Heckard is tireless in his efforts, already endearing himself to his congregation and local residents.
The church reports rising attendance and strong sermons by Mr. Heckard. Last Sunday a sacrament of the Lord's Supper was observed and will be held on the first Sunday of each quarter. The service featured splendid choir and orchestra music, including a mixed quartet rendition of Break Thou the Bread of Life to Me and a notable offertory.
Quiet New Year described with many crafting resolutions and church and school activities. Edna Mae Scruggs returns home from Shelby hospital as local groups report reorganized Bible class efforts, rising Young Men's class attendance, and numerous social events at Memorial building.
The Haynes Band enjoyed an oyster supper at Cliff side Cafe last Thursday night. Mr and Mrs C F Blanton of Gaffney visited Mr and Mrs M C Blanton last Saturday. James Dedmond and Horace White visited Avondale Sunday afternoon. T B Bland Jr Jonas Waters Louis Nanney and Lawrence Blanton spent Sunday in Spindale. Margaret McFalls of Gastonia spent the week end with Willie and Minnie Carpenter. Kate and Leigh al visited Arthur Bridges’s home Sunday. Herbert and Cletus RanalI motored to Hendersonville last Wednesday.
Moorestore reports W Jenkins visiting ailing father H A Wall. Students Bernice Jenkins Sara Jenkins Birdie Byrd visit Gaffney relatives. Edna Scruggs returns from Shelby Hospital. Honor roll December lists by grade with several promotions. Principal Miss Byrd and Miss Whiteside praised for attendance efforts and classroom progress.
Ellenboro area updates list Lax ton Moore leaving for Mt. Pleasant with his family and T E Randall moving into the vacated house next week. Neighbors discuss church visits, New Year gatherings, schooling at Brevard Institute, and Oak Grove school opening.
Mr E M Robinson superintendent at the Pete Murphy Hatchery near Marion reports that 100000 Rainbow Trout eggs have been received and are in process of hatching. Incubation will take about fifteen days more and visitors are welcome to tour the hatchery. The facility also serves as a Black Bass hatchery and may expand Rainbow Trout production. The State College School of Agriculture promotes teaching, experimenting, and spreading farming facts across the state.
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