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Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1930

Page

10

Cliffside Community News Notes Public Worship and Meetings

Mr R M Schiele Piedmont Council scout executive visited town Monday afternoon. W M S of the Cliff side Methodist church met Monday evening at Memorial Hall from seven to eight. Tabernacle choir members joined the noir and ushers in a social after eight. Mr and Mrs M S Greene of Shelby visited Sunday with Mrs Col n’s mother Mrs J R Padgett. Claude Grose of Shelby was here Monday. Boyce Bridges attended the Masonic Grand Lodge sing in Raleigh last week. Rev Herman Stevens and Rev C C Matheney campaigned for Baptist cen sal work. Stephens tabernacle meetings draw large crowds with an overflow Sunday night. Next week’s column will resume reports. No tabernacle service Sunday morning. services Sunday afternoon 2:30 and evening hour. Cliff side Baptist pulpit committee secured Rev James Allen Hunnicutt of Mt Gilead to preach Sunday at eleven. Public invited.

W. M. S. of the Car Methodist Church Memorials Tabernacle Choir Noir M.S. Greene Shelby Luther Campbell C. M. Collins Paw Creek N. C Tabernacle Cliffside Baptist Church James Allen Hunnicutt Mt. Gilead Baptist Church

Sunday School and Church Activities Report

Visitors joined Sunday school as eighteen attend, seven new members enrolled, and overall attendance dropped to 366 last Sunday. B P U meetings targeted to reach tabernacle on time, adult department led by new superintendent B L Davidson, and Rev J A Hunnicutt of Mt Gilead NC to preach next Sunday at 11 o clock. public invitation extended.

Tabernacle Choir Social Gathering at Henietta

The Tabernacle Choir and ushers hosted a social at the R. R. Haynes Memorial building on Monday night. Miss Una E wards Miss Nevelyn Martin and others arranged a lively program with round songs, stunts, games, and entertaining features.

Hokus Pokus Club Hosts Pleasant Evening

Miss Riley led piano numbers while Mr. Lee sang with two or three vocal pieces. Grace Cantrell and Beulah Heafner performed a solo. Rev. George Stephens entertained with orange peel teeth. Refreshments followed with punch and cakes served by Miss Alice David and others. Attendees praised the planning and spirit of the event.

B. P. Caldwell M. Hendrick Charles Metcalf Sara Lou Jenkins

Forest City Defeats Shelby in Tuesday Basketball

Forest City defeated Shelby 32 to 25 on Tuesday night as Dorsey led Forest City with 14 points and Eskridge topped Shelby with 6. Forest City guards F Blanton and R Hamrick played well while Dorsey and Brown stood out, with subs Suber and R Blanton also seeing action. Forest City next hosts Twin Hi, a strong Henrietta Caroleen rival, on Friday January 31, with Central Hi having narrowly beaten Twin Hi earlier.

Forest City Hi Shelby Forest City Dorsey Eskridge F. Blanton R. Hamrick Shelby Dorsey R. F. Rippy Blanton R. F. Rippy Blanton T. (4) L. F. Brown (2) Moss (10) C. Eskridge Blanton F R. G. Farris Hamrick B J. G. Hulick R. Blanton P. Hamrick Beam McSwain Hamrick Twins Hi Central Hi

Florence W M U Has Successful Supper

The Florence Baptist church W M U thanks all for help and hearty cooperation in the January 25 supper. Proceeds totaling $50 will fund painting the Florence church.

Florence W. M. U Florence Baptist Church Florence

Spindale Hosts Mars Hill College In Big Showdown

Spindale Athletic Club meets Mars Hill College tonight at Spindle House gym starting at 8 o clock. The game is billed as one of the season s best and features two local foes in a heated matchup with strong crowd expectations.

Spindale Spindale Athletic Club Mars Hill Spindale House

Thoxine Promises Safe Cough Relief for Children

A doctor prescribed remedy named Thoxine promises relief from coughs and sore throats in 15 minutes for children and adults. It claims to avoid harmful drugs found in patent medicines and uses a direct approach to the irritant source. Ready for use in 35c 60c and 1.00 bottles, sold by Peoples Drug Store and others.

Peoples Drug 1Store

Movie Actress Quips Spirited Matrimonial Talk

The exchange features a movie actress joking about marriage with a playful line about hearing she is wed again, followed by a light remark about finding a card in her bag. The dialogue captures a breezy, gossip-column tone and hints at social intrigue surrounding a Hollywood era figure.

Sophie

Death of Mr Charlie Tate in Forest City

Forest City Jan 28 Our community is saddened by the death of Mr Charlie Tate who passed away last Thursday after years of ill health including time in a government hospital for war gas exposure He was 36 and leaves a widow Ida Burwell Tate four children Jack Miles Katherine and Nancy Jane along with his parents four sisters and two brothers Funeral services were held at Floyds Creek Baptist Church led by Rev A G Melvin pall bearers were ex soldiers The family and community offer condolences to the bereaved This week Mr and Mrs Toy Summers and others were reported improving and several neighbors visited Ida Tate and her children Onslow White Marcus Mauney also noted over the weekend.

Forest City R-1 Charlie Tate Floyd’s Creek Ida Burwell Mr. Tate Jack Miles Katherine Nancy Jane

Play at Harris High School: A College Town

The Harris senior class will present the play A College Town on Friday at 7 30 PM in the Harris school auditorium. The public is invited to attend.

Harris Harris High School Harris School

Hague Kiser Purchases Carolina Service Station

Mr Hague Kiser buys the Carolina Service Station from Wade Matheny and begins operations in the West End opposite the oil mill. He will sell Standard gas and oil, tires, accessories, and provide washing and greasing services, inviting the public to call.

Hague Kiser Carolina Service Station Wade Matheny Kiser West End

Picnicers Cross Track as Train Approaches

A family crossing a railroad track for a picnic faced a looming train. The boy Bobby cried to his father, urging him to hurry and reach the safe side before danger.

Bobby Paddy

Horsley Jewelry Store to Close in Lincolnton Return

The Courier reports R W Horsley who ran a jewelry shop here will close the store and return to Lincolnton due to a relative’s death and other family illness. Locals regret losing the good family who made many friends during their short stay. Alleghany county farmers recently bought seven head of short horn cattle to boost the county beef industry.

R. W. Horsley Lincolnton Alleghany County

Spindale Hosts Sixth Anniversary Band Concert

In Spindale on January 29 the sixth anniversary band concert drew several hundred attendees at the Spindale House. Directed by D. C. Cole, the program featured eight numbers, each well received, with the event beginning at eight o’clock.

Spindale Spindale Band Spindale House D. C. Cole

Willard R. Anderson Resigns to Start Farming as County Agent

Willard R. Anderson has resigned from his post as Swain County agent to pursue farming. He steps down to focus on agricultural ventures and will be succeeded by the county office leadership.

Willard R. Anderson Swain County

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cliffside News B. E. Roach Cliffside R. M. Schiele Piedmont Council Jfe Herman Stevens C. C. Matheney Stephens Tabernacle Magnesia Phillips Phillips Milk Phiips Baptist Church Notes B. L. Davidson J. A. Hunnicutt R. R. Haynes Una Ewards F. S. Hall Nevelyn Martin C. H. Wilson Sara Clarke Belle Hall Henrietta Hall and Clarke Lee BE. Roach Mr. Roach Charlie Haynes W. W. Poole Caroleen Road Wilkie Development Mars Hill College A. W. Tate Toy Summers Garland White Ida Tate Onslow White Marcus Mauney Ellenboro MR. Hague Kiser Bayer Rutherford County Rutherford Courthouse Hendersonville Rutherford Court House Forest City, N. C Rutherford Shoe Hospital Big Lot Goodyear West du Peete
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