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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1930
Page
9
In a 1930 Forest City Courier editorial, the editor argues that establishing an airport is essential for future development. The piece contends aviation will become common like rail and road travel, attracting transportation and industry to Forest City, and urges a thorough, intelligent city-building approach.
Editorial laments legal technicalities in Rutherford county and Forest City, noting two petitions were rejected for missing state names on signatures. It argues law complexity harms justice, cites Taft, Shakespeare, and urban crime as context, and urges unity of city and rural communities for mutual prosperity and shared development.
Dalton Bros announces an annual dollar day sale limited to Friday Saturday and Monday. The note says no old stock will be offered this year and prices reflect new merchandise, urging customers not to expect the usual three day event longer than the designated period.
The Courier carries the formal announcement of sheriff W C Hardin as a candidate for re election. He has served efficiently and capably with an unexcelled record as a law enforcement officer. Friends express gratification that he will again be a candidate for the important post.
The church reports year totals: 400 contributors with a grand total of 18011.53. 41 tithe members gave 843.17 more than 113 pledgers. 41 tithe members gave 209.56 more than 246 non-pledgers. Average gift per member is 23.50. Programs include an all male choir on a February Sunday and a 9:15 prayer meeting before Sunday school led by E. E. Smart with plans for a women’s service. Notable class records show 100 percent in Always Ready and 99 percent in Queen Esther. Bible Institute board meeting and pastor’s trips noted. Childbirth congratulations to Dr. Ayers and Mrs. Wrenn on birth of daughter January 22.
Mr M Y Tate owner and manager of Tates garage Rutherfordton announces in The Courier his candidacy for sheriff of Rutherford County subject to the June primary. He is a long time Rutherfordton businessman and a strong Democrat, regarded as well qualified for the post.
Mr. F B Harrill announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for sheriff at the urging of many friends. He has five years as deputy under Sheriff C E Tanner and six years with Sheriff Hardin, and is well known and popular across the county.
A local notice invites shoppers to inspect hardware bargains at Courtney's 10¢ Store, highlighting appreciated values and price efficiency at the Old Reliable storefront.
Mr. W. G. Magness launches a Marion iane store with Mr. Ernest Magness in charge, signaling new retail presence in the town.
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