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Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1926

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Spindale House Opens in Community Memorial Build

Spindale celebrated the formal opening of Spindle House a restored memorial building begun a year earlier from the old residence of Simpson Tanner. The event featured a band concert a pageant and speeches by town leaders Dr Leroy E Bowman and others. The gymnasium hosted a basketball game and a banquet followed with remarks on community progress and moral values.

Spindale Col Frank Coxe Philadelphia North Carolina Columbus Mills Green River Rutherford County Col. Coxe Rutherford L. R. Bowman Spindale House Simpson ‘Tanner Lola Spencer Tanner Jesse Spencer Tanner K. S. Tanner S. E. Elmore Elmore Leroy Bowman Columbia University New York City

Forest City Beats Alexander Schools 25 to 14 in Hard Fought Match

Forest City defeated Alexander Schools 25 to 14 after a slow start and rising pace. Cool Springs led from the opening, while Alexander flashed speed but could not threaten the margin. Dismissal fouls were many. Doc Howes oversaw the calls as Forest City used thirteen players. Wednesday the team hosts Waynesville high school, a strong Western state club on tour this week. Lineups list Cavenaugh Biggerstaff Laughridge Keefer McKeithan Kendrick Whitlock Hemphill Substitutes Moss Sherrill Moore Walker Watkins Griffin Blair Long.

Alexander Schools,Inc Cool Springs Alexander Doc” Howes Forest City Waynesville High School Waynesville Asl Cavenaugh Biggerstaff Buchanan Laughridge Keefer McKeithan Kendrick Whitlock Hemphill Moss Sherrill Moore Walker Watkins Griffin Blair, Long, Alexander, Inc Dr. Howes

Moonshining pair sentenced and bond set

Buck Bradley and Jeve Taylor were sentenced to one year on the roads in Recorder's Court after being caught moonshining by Officers Thompson and Dalton on Cedar Creek last Thursday. Bonds were posted at 800 each with motion for appeal. Also notes a film, Troubles of a Bride, showing next Saturday at The Movie with a full weekly program by Manager Horn.

Buck Bradley Jeve Taylor Recorder's Court Bradley Taylor Thomas Son and Dalton Cedar Creek Horn

Sermon Delivers Strong Message at Spartanburg Church

Dr. Trawick of Watford College Spartanburg South Carolina preached a strong sermon to a well filled Sunday evening audience in the building.

Trawick Watford College Spartanburg S. C Serman

Henrietta News Roundup Covers Visits and Local Events

Miss Bettie Fanning of Shelby visits sister Mrs. W L Smith. Students travel to watch Gas tonia vs Belmont basketball. Misses Miriam Hoyle and Faye Lutz stay with Miss Mary Ella Clegg at the teachers home. Mr and Mrs J T Campbell move to Henrietta Inn with his parents. O Lemna Flack visits Forest City. Davie Sue Harris visits parents near Rutherfordton. Clyde Manartee hosts with Dr and Mrs Lovelace. W S Moore buys a new Dodge coach. Mrs C B Wiseman mourns death of her father James Wray in Greensboro. T C Whisnants visit Lovelace, as do C M Whisnants from Forest City. W S Moss and N J James travel to Florida on business. Margaret Doggett returns to Pickens S C for ill mother. funeral held Friday. wreath and telegrams sent. January PTA meeting postponed due to weather. Stunt Night planned for late February with judges. W L Meroney becomes overseer of cloth room at Caroleen. Henrietta mill boys beat Henrietta Caroleen high school 39 to 29. Teachers to play next.

Henrietta Inn Campbell O’lemna Flack Forest City Davie Sue Harris Rutherfordt Clyde Manartee T. C. Lovelace W. S. Moore C. B. Wiseman James Wray Greensboro T. C. Whisnant Hendersonville C. ‘M. Whisnant W. S. Moss Henrietta Mills N. J. James Florida Margaret Doggett Pickens S. C Doggett Henrietta Parent-Teachers Association W. L. Meroney McGinniss Mills New Orleans Caroleen Henrietta Mill Henrietta-Caroleen

Special offer expires Jan 30 for The Courier

The Courier announces a limited one dollar yearly subscription offer ending January 30. Readers are urged to mail payments by Jan 30 to receive a year of newspaper at the reduced rate and a chance at a 50 cent gift. The notice also mentions an extension class for teachers by Professor Stevens at Henrietta Caroleen High School starting January 20, with Wednesday meetings at 4:00 pm, offering a credit and practical teaching methods.

Courier The Caroleen Stevenz University of North Carolina Henrietta-Caroleen High School Stevens

Henrietta Court Girls Face Thursday Night Game

Local readers are invited to watch school girls play at Henrietta court next Thursday night. Dr. R McGraw lectured at Henrietta Caroleen High School on The Banished Book and the Bad Boy. A free will offering was collected. Water now comes from a deep well after pipes reached New Town to Henrietta Street. Mr W L Robbins of Spindale visited Monday. their twins were born Saturday night. A radiola broadcast from Long Beach California carried a sermon last Sunday night. Rev J P Hornbuckte fell ill at the Southern depot in Ellenboro Tuesday morning and is resting at home.

Henrietta Court R. McGraw Henrietta-Caroleen High School New ‘Town Henrietta Street W. L. Robbins Spindale Robbins Long Beach California J. P. Hornbuckte Southern Ellenboro

City Hall adopts new light and power schedule

Manager Webb reports board approval of a light and power schedule projected to save citizens about 2600 dollars annually. A Recorder for the leity will be discussed next Aldermen meeting. Fire pump equipment may be purchased to better equip firefighters, and additional hose has been bought. An incipient fire at Manager Webb’s home caused minor damage to an overcoat and bedding. The N C State College Glee Club will appear at High School Auditorium Thursday at 8:00. General admission 36 and 50 cents, reserved 75 cents.

Webb Leity N. C. State College Glee Club

Miss Coffield Killed in Atlantic City Sudden Death

Mr. O R Coffield of Ellenboro learns his sister Miss Rena Coffield head nurse in Atlantic City hospital died in a sudden accident telegram gave few details but requested disposition of the body He wired for the body to Apex North Carolina for interment and traveled to the hometown Friends in Ellenboro say Miss Coffield was well known and Mr Coffield is a Seaboard Railway agent there.

O. R. Coffield Ellenboro Rena Coffield Atlantic City Miss Coffield Mr. Coffield Apex N. C Coffield Seaboard Railway Co

Whisnant Grocery Stock Sold By Cyclone Auction Co

The stock of groceries owned by Mr. C. M. Whisnant was purchased by Cyclone Auction Co and sold out at retail yesterday. Cyclone notified The Courier to hold space for an ad but none ran as all goods were gone. Whisnant and his wife may stay in Forest City. The Electric Service Co. will remain in the building until further notice.

C.M. Whisnant Cyclone Auction Co Whisnant Forest City D. F. Beachboard

James L. Wray Sr. Dies at 79 in Greensboro

James Linton Wray Sr., 79, a prominent Greensboro citizen and Confederate veteran, died Tuesday morning after a pneumonia illness. He leaves four sons, two daughters, a brother and sister, 16 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. A longtime member of First Baptist Church, he moved from Shelby to Greensboro 15 years ago. Funeral was held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church with interment in Salisbury.

James Linton Wray, Sr Greensboro L. H. Wray Charlotte D. Wray J. L. Wray W. E. Wray C. B. Wiseman Henrietta W. H. Britt First Baptist Church Salisbury

Woman's Literary Club Division 1 Meets With New Member

The Woman's Literary Club Division 1 held its regular meeting on Thursday January 21 after being postponed from January 7. Hostesses were Mrs F L Barber and Mrs He G Bailey. The program was engaging and one new member joined the roll. Refreshments were served. Lean not nghten your burden and perhaps I should not even if I could for men grow strong and better through bearing their own burdens. Selected.

Woman's Literary Club Division 1 F. L Barber He G. Bailey Barber

Also Mentioned on This Page

S. B. Tanner Spindale+ Town Boiling Springs High School S. E. Nimore M. M. Huntsey J. M. Edwards Florence Mills Florence Id Presbyn Church R. E. Price B. L. Smith Kiwanis Club A. M Wofford College Leroy E. Bowman the Maker of Dreams Alexander,’ Inc Prof Caroleen High School City Hall NorEes County James L. Wray, SR Woman's Club
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