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Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1926

Page

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Second Primary Saturday July 3 Election Rules

A Notice explains the second Democratic primary to be held next Saturday with nominees listed for Register of Deeds M T Wilkie and W Oscar Geer. Recorder O C Erwin and John P Bean. County Commissioners six names for three seats. It restates party affiliation rules, voting eligibility, and ballot markings under the 1919 amended Election Law, and notes campaign tips and local ads.

Recorder Register of Deeds Dary Mary M. T. Wilkie W. Oscar Geer O. C. Erwin John P. Bean W. Harris G. E. Morgan G. W. Rollins A. B. Price J. Ed. Grose A. W. Deck J. R. Anderson County Board of Elections P Mary

Picnic for Baptist Sunday School Children Near Higgins Farm

Caroleen June 28 report of a delightful Baptist Sunday school picnic for primary department children at a spring near Mrs. C. C. Higgins home. Children enjoyed games, hill romp, ice cream, cake, and peaches. Several local families noted in attendance plus a minor accident as Colvin suffered a deep head cut from an ax while playing. Nearby visits, illness, and summer plans appear, with births and weekend trips mentioned among residents and relatives. Special textile meeting attendees listed. a local soap sale announced at Horns Cash Store.

Caroleen Baptist Sunday School C. C Higgins C. A. Lynch C. C. Higgins Alva Lockman Jennie Beachbo Little Colvin D. C. Colvin Mately Chas Jess Hill Nis B. B. Doggett Ruth Forest Buren Phillips B. B. Higgins Shelby J. J. Headen Caylor Headen Webster D. F. Beachboard T. C. Smith Sara Colvin Winthrop College Rock Hill S. C John Hamrick Cherryville Jake. Hil Renn Randall Hickory Grove Roland Bridges Hicks Hamrick Blacksburg Rutherford County Forst City Messrs C.H. Lockman Fate Crocker W. C. Tisdale Heywood and Manus

Mr Herbsman brings greetings from Lake Lure

Mr J C Herbsman lecturer and booster spoke to the Ki nis Club praising Lake Lure development plans and southern migration prospects. He argued for Rutherford county citizens to support the Lake Lure project, noting the south's leadership and capital potential. The program featured A Ussmans, Dalton impersonating Paderewski, and Chimney Rock band music with many ladies present. A Lake Lure visit by company guests followed.

J. C. Herbsman Billy Bryan Lake Lure Kinis Club HHS Lake Herbsman Forest Cry la Lure Chimney Rock M Dogsett Long Elmore Thomas Ner Rutherford County South United States Iscestata Cay New South A. U. Ssomans J. W. Dalton Paderewski Chimney Rocks

Recital Highlights Pupils At Mrs Hague Padgett Home

Mrs Hague Padgett hosted a Wednesday recital at her home with her music class. Guests included mothers of pupils and friends. Performances featured various pieces and readings by Tina Ledbetter, Doris Ledbetter, Myra Morris, Hazel Price, Frances Hollifield, Frances Ledbetter, Geo Spaulding, Alice Barber, and others, followed by tea and cake.

Wa Grey Myra Morris

Popular couple wed in Forest City

Miss Mary Sue Morgan of Union Mills and Rev. Alvin A. Walker of Shelbyville were married at First Baptist Church in Forest City. The ceremony featured lace daisies, candles, and music by Mrs. W. C. Logan and Miss Nellie Mae Walker. The couple planned a two week honeymoon in Tennessee and Virginia.

Tennessee Mary Sue Morgan Union Mills Alvin A. Walker Mills Shelby Worth Morgan W. A. Ayer Nellie Mae Walker Shelbyville, Tenn W. C. Logan Rutherfordton Cadman Charley Starnes Ashville J. Worth Morgan A. B. Dillingham A. H. Morgan John Dalton Nelli Mae Walker Virginia Walker G. W. Morgan

Spindale Baseball Club Reorganized

The Spindale baseball team has been reorganized and plans to face top national teams. They hosted Rock Hill at Spindale last Friday and Saturday, winning 5 to 4 on Friday and losing 9 to 2 on Saturday. A doubleheader with Sulphur Springs is set for Saturday at 9:30 AM and 1:00 PM.

Spindale Rock Hill Sulphur Springs

Miss Allie Morris Whitfield Engaged in Asheville

Allie Morris Whitfield, who gained a popular hit at the Lake Lure opening, passed through Forest City Monday en route to Ashe where she has several engagements. She will have a week at the Plaza Theatre with Gilda Gray in Asheville.

Allie Morris Whitfield Lake Lure Forest City Ashe Th Plaza Theatre Gilda Gray

Horns' Cash Store Headquarters for Country Produce

The note identifies Horns' Cash Store as a headquarters for country produce. It presents a concise branding statement without additional context or events.

Country Produce Horns’ Cash Store

Popular Cashier W L Hicks Receives Warm Recognition

The respected cashier of Farmers Bank Cavoleer branch, W L Hicks, is praised for his steady leadership and kind treatment of customers. Read as a portrait of a trusted banker whose prudent conduct has earned broad friendship and strong community regard.

W. L. Hicks Cavoleer Ch The Farmers Bank

Spindale Ardent Trip and Local Sports League Notes

Spindale news reports Mr Clarence Gunnan’s week long motor trip across Piedmont and coast NC praising crops and rains. John Lester Duncan leaves for West Point after securing his academy appointment through Congressman Zebulon Weaver. Officer C D Barrs assisted by another officer captures 102 gallons of whiskey in two new Hudsons last week. Spindale Textile League opens June 29 with Office-Superintendents vs Stonecutter-Horn Mills. schedule through July 18 includes multiple matchups and a best of three champions series, under four club managers.

Spindale Clarence Gunn Piedmont North Carolina John Lester Duncan J.C. Twitty West Point N. Y United States Military Academy Zebulon Weaver Oficer C. D. Barrs Hickory New Hudsonight L. N. Daniel Tanner's Grove Magic Daniel Spindale Textile League Stonecutter-Horn Mills Spencer-Spindale Spin R. I. Roberts Spinners-Elmore L. A. Bynum Stonecutter- Horn G. W. Corn Ivy Cowan

Officer arrests six after rural gambling game near Forest City

Rural Policeman J L Callihau nabbed six men Sunday night during a bi game of gambling near Forest City. Those taken to jail include Walt Suttlemyer Bob Hardin Fon Joe Waters and two others who claimed not to be players. Names of the two are not known. The officer seized the entire pot. Morrow.

J. L. Callihaught Forest City Walt Suttlemyer Bob Hardin Fon Joe Waters Morrow

Tourist's Impressions of Lake Lure Awe and Gratitude

A North Carolina visitor praises Lake Lure and Chimney Rock, comparing its mountains to the Adirondacks Grand Canyon and Rockies. He notes Asheville to Lake Lure access, wonders why NC kept its beauty hidden, and commends the area’s development turning it into a nationwide recreation paradise. An appreciative traveler signs off.

Chimney Rock Lake Lure America Adirondacks Grand Canyon Rockies Mt. Lowe North Carolina Asheville Chimney Rock Mountain True Union New York

Celebrate the Fourth at South Mountain Industrial Institute

Golden Valley invites residents to a Fourth of July event at South Mountain Industrial Institute on Saturday July 3 with addresses by Judge E M Hairfield of Morganton and Childress from Caroleen. The program starts at 10 20 p m and promises a day in the mountains with friends.

Golden Valley South Mountain Industrial Institute E. M. Hairfield Morganton Childress Caroleen

Nancy McArthur and Mfr Webb Wed at Ellenboro Home

Nancy McArthur and Mfr Webb married Sunday at the home of Rev. Z D Harrill in Ellenboro. The groom is the son of Mrs. Richard Webb of Boiling Springs and the bride is the daughter of Mrs. J C McArthur of Forest City. They will reside in Forest City.

Nancy McArthur Mfr. Webb Z. D. Harrill Ellenboro Richard Webb Boiling Springs J. C. McArthur Forest City

Morgan Carries Home Precinct After Vote Mix Up

A primary tabulation error reversed figures at Gilkey. Morgan was shown 29 while Deck had 72. corrected count shows Morgan 72 and Deck 20. The issue arose from an input mix up and now assigns Morgan the leading tally in Gilkey.

Gilkey A. W. Deck G. E.morgan Morgan Deck

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sinkoe's Alexander Manufacturing Co A. ©. Alexandr J. F. Alexander Caroleen News Horns MR. Herbsman Flakes Kiwanis Club Minuet Aderwski Frances Ledbetter the Gipsy Trail Tod B. Galloway Alice Barber Elizabeth Barber Love Dreams A. L. Brown Louise Hamrick Mary Hollifield x Claire Reid Frances Ledbetter Theo Lack Doris Ledbetter W. L. Horn Overland CO Spindale Baseball Club Spindale News MR. Morgan
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