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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1931
Page
1
A compact Forest City column reflects on July heat, local figures, and social events. It recalls Cliffside News claims about Cole Peterson, honors Mayors Reid Coffield, and Flora Jefferies visits, alongside generous sympathy for Mrs. Annie Scruggs, and muses on family bonds and universal kinship as heat waves persist.
City merchants agree to a half holiday during July and August with all shops except drug stores theaters cafes and similar still open. Stores will close at 12 noon and remain shut for the day urging country and city shoppers to plan Wednesday visits accordingly. Participants include Stein's Dept Store Graham Cash Co The Boston Store and many others as listed.
Ellenboro defeated Charlotte Roosters twice in Ellenboro on July 6 in morning and afternoon games. Morning thriller ended 6 to 3 after Ellenboro rallied from a 3 to 0 deficit led by Red Wilson Nanney and Hollifield. Afternoon featured Kirksey pitching and strong Ellenboro hitting led by Lloyd Green Allen and Padgett. Charlotte managed little against Kirksey.
The State Highway Commission took over Rutherford County roads on July 1, assuming responsibility for 685.13 miles grouped as 299.30 miles of Class acted and seeded roads and 122.85 miles of Class C unimproved roads. The state now governs about 54,000 miles statewide, funded by a six cent gasoline tax, while local township roads stay under township road boards. Mr. C. F. Cline and Geo. W. Rollins were appointed to oversee bridge work and convict labor on public roads, beginning July 1, under J. M. Poteat.
George Harris and two companions waived hearing in Rutherford court on Tuesday and were bound over to superior court under bond. They were charged with breaking and entering after Harris was wounded by a trap gun at C B Biggerstaff store in Bostic two weeks prior.
Soot fell on the roof of Prof. E. V. Seitz at Magnolia Avenue triggering a fire alarm at 6 o'clock Tuesday evening. Firemen arrived promptly and extinguished the blaze with practically no damage to the property.
Mrs J T Fortune died at 70 after a long illness at her West Main street home in Forest City. Funeral services will be held at her home with Dr A Ayers officiating. interment in Cool Springs cemetery. Survived by four daughters, twenty grandchildren, six great grandchildren. husband predeceased her. Born May 24 1861 in Cleveland County, she moved to Forest City forty years ago and was active in the Baptist church.
Rutherford county The Courier reports Hon S P Dunagan withdrew his resignation as chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee after a special meeting. A committee urged him to stay, citing his record, and he agreed to retain the post.
Caroleen July 8 Mr Jess Amos aged 35 died at the hospital following an operation. Funeral services were held from the home Tuesday night at seven o'clock with Rev J A Brock officiating. Interment took place Wednesday afternoon in his old home Parrisville Tennessee. Survivor: widow and two brothers in Tennessee. Amos was a member of Caroleen Baptist church and had lived here about two years. He was a native of Tennessee.
A young Negro man named Abrams was seriously injured Monday when struck by a car driven by Mr. Skipper of Polk County near Rutherfordton on the highway. Abrams suffered two broken legs and other injuries. Skipper had a preliminary hearing Tuesday and was released on a $200 bond.
Mrs. A. C. Jones offers fifty hats for one dollar each this week in City. The sale highlights a quick limited run.
Reports of early cotton blooms spread from Caroleen to Forest City and surrounding communities. Farmers including John Skinner, B M Melton, T C Hardin, W B Harrill, Earl Stacey, J S Waters, and S E Harrill note blooms appearing July and early July, with Harrill praising one of the finest crops for the season.
The Forest Finance Company opens in Forest City this week with banking rooms over The Bee Hive. A. D. Carter of Hickory will be local manager. The company promises private loans for Rutherford County with simple service and no red tape for small borrowers.
Rutherfordton North Carolina July 7 Alma Crisson a 14 year old volunteered to give her blood to save her father R L Crisson a well known local farmer after hospital tests failed to find a match. Her blood matched perfectly and a quart was transfused as he recovered rapidly.
County Agent J. R. Brittin says Halifax County is slowly bidding cotton goodbye as acreage shifts to small grain hay and pasture. The remark reflects a broader change in farming patterns across the county.
The Isaak Walton League state meeting will be held at Mountain View hotel Chimney Rock Friday and Saturday with many sportsmen expected from every NC county. The opening sessions run Friday 3 to 5 pm and 8 pm dinner with Dr. Seth Gordon of New York City as speaker. J M Broughton of Raleigh is also invited to attend.
In Bostic on Saturday July 11 at 8 pm the W M A of the Bostic Baptist church hosts a womanless wedding in the school auditorium with a modest admission. Proceeds fund the church. Groom Steve Kirksey and bride T W Dalton star with Kimball Smart as the minister, plus guests and relatives invited.
Dixie Golf Course in Rutherford County opens recently and hires Charles Moss of Spartanburg as pro. Moss, Clemson football star and noted Clemson golf team player, taught at Gaffney Golf Club last summer. Fred Webb set nine hole record of 34 in an exhibition with Pete Webb and his brother praising course condition and layout.
Reduced prices are noted as Mrs A C Jones and Mr and Mrs Bill Mills spend this week at Wilmington.
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