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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1922
Page
4
The Forest City Courier notes the death of Dr. H. R. Camnitz of Louisville Kentucky after a swift illness. The editor expresses deep sorrow and honors Camnitz as a devoted husband and father, praising his Christian character and loyalty while Mrs Alcock faces tragedy awaiting her visit to the paper.
Broad way notes report Miss Mary Nell Phillips of Jefferson NC hosted by Mrs. J F Hamrick and Mrs A D Mills with friends and family attending a Friday January 5 gathering. The event featured games and homemade candy with a later card party hosted by Mr and Mrs A D Mills and Mr J F Hamrick attended by Fay Mills Mary Nell Phillips Bell Lawrance and others. Mary Nell Phillips is a Jefferson guest while the McCurry couple occupy the Hull house and McCurry has taken the Spindale agency. Several locals traveled to Shelby for a Sunday ride and illness among Mrs Syd Cooper and Mrs A D Mills is noted.
The Men's Wesley Bible Class meets every Sunday at 10 o clock in the Methodist church. You are cordially invited to attend at ten.
The Commerce Department released a preliminary report on cotton ginned by county for 1920. In Rutherford County 8,829 bales were counted from the 1921 crop and 10,054 bales from the 1920 crop, reflecting county level totals yesterday.
Mr. J. C. Johnson who ran a restaurant on Main street partners with Mr. Ed. Watkins to open a first class grocery and market at Johnson's old stand. New fixtures will be installed and the business will begin soon.
A speculative look suggests a future where owning a Chevrolet becomes a common milestone. The article explores consumer trends, brand accessibility, and evolving market conditions shaping when many buyers might acquire a Chevrolet vehicle.
Mr. R. P. Robinson purchased the Piedmont Motor Co from Pool & Kiser and will operate at the old stand with the same skilled workmen. The rebuilt shop will include general repair vulcanizing garage and service station run by Mel Watson and Helton.
Local piano dealer Mr. W G Magness reports several county schools have received new pianos. Institutions including Rutherfordton Mt Vernon Logan and Goode Creek Church have benefited as he notes the schools are in flourishing condition. Moss Reinhardt Co promotes kitchen cabinets.
Spartanburg South Carolina January 18 The Mechanics Building and Loan Association the oldest of its kind in the city organized 43 years ago has paid out over two million dollars to stockholders. Series No 32 started with 2779 shares and elections January 10 re-elected Augustus Cheeitzberg president John N Cudd vice president Carson and Tinsley attorneys Jas Cofield secretary and treasurer.
The paper invites subscriptions or renewals, promising weekly county news and features. At 1.50 for one year, readers gain home delivery as new owners settle in Forest City and pledge to provide the best county paper yet.
Spindale Methodist church Social Service Committee to host a spelling bee Thursday evening from 8 to 10 in the school auditorium. Admission ten cents with a 2.50 prize for the longest spelling run. High school speller will be used and Prof Roy Setzer to read words. Proceeds go to Social Service Committee funds. Mrs Frank Hovis president. Local customers advertised grocery bargains by cash system.
J. L. Hawkins writes the Courier that the home talent show scheduled for Caroleen last Saturday night has been postponed due to illness.
Miss Sarah Flack, daughter of O. R. Flack, is named correspondent and agent for the Forest City Courier at Bostic. She will collect and report weekly news from the neighborhood and handle subscriptions, aiming to make the county paper the best in the state.
Clarence W Griffin, a popular Spindale high school student, is appointed Forest City Courier agent and correspondent. He will collect subscriptions and write weekly letters from Spindale. Griffin recently earned an appointment to Annapolis Academy and will take an examination at Spartanburg on April 19.
In Forest City Jan 16 the New Wesleyan Methodist church on Mill street nears completion for Sunday's events with a 9:45 Sunday school, 11 preaching and a 3:30 dedication sermon by Rev John C Clement of Gastonia. Expected speakers include Revs Edn M Graham and E W Black. Other local clergy and residents are noted.
We express heartfelt thanks for the sympathy and kindness shown to the family in the sickness and death of our husband and father. May the blessings of God rest on all is our wish, Mrs J M Melton and family.
The Helen Keller Literary Society met Friday January 13 with a debate on whether Latin should be studied at least two years in high school. The negative won. Laura Mae Watson was elected society editor for the Courier and Sun. Pins for members were ordered. Substitute teacher Mrs R L Williamson filled in for Miss Mae Nanny due to her sister’s serious illness. The school runs a Country Gentleman subscription drive with fifty cents per Wilar collected. top sellers win a gold pencil, funds to buy gym equipment. Captain Smith arranged Bible reading incentives promising a Testamen t for memorized readings, with church school cooperation planned. Teachers’ reading circle finished Education for Democracy by E C Brooks and will face exam next week. Captain Smith reported a Raleigh trip confirming loan funds for a new school building.
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