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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1929
Page
2
Salem News reports a birthday party hosted by Mrs. Jennie Hamrick for her sister Miss Julia Price with games and refreshments. A large group attended, guests came from Shelby and Lattimore, and gifts were exchanged. Other local social notes mention visitors, illness, and improving crops after rain.
July 1. Mrs. E L Beam and mother of Shelby visited Mr. and Mrs. A V Hamrick. Ethel Beam returned to Shelby after two weeks with Miss Mary Sue Horn. Mrs. J R Morrow, previously ill, is improving. Homes Henson of Texas spent days with the Hamricks. The Tates and Randalls joined visits to Morrow. Several other local visits among Hamricks, Robins, Price, Reed and Morrow families noted along with guests from Charlotte and Columbia.
The city of Birmingham England decided to remove and scrap all war relics displayed publicly. The move aims to reassess wartime memory and public artifacts at local sites. Officials say the relics will be disposed of or stored according to heritage guidelines.
Rev Williams preached from the Good Samaritan at Oak Grove as Rev Hipps health declines. Local families and visitors from Henriet ta Caroleen Avondale Glendale and Forest City are listed with weekend and Sunday gatherings at Harrill Randalls Magness Tate and neighboring homes. Mary Jean Beam celebrated her 8th birthday with a party.
A large crowd attended the singing convention at Shiloh on Sunday with good singing. Several visitors and relatives from Chase City Virginia Spin City Spartanburg and Inman South Carolina plus local residents joined in. Various local names and families were noted at gatherings and visits throughout the day and week.
Forest City residents, including many youths, depart for several days in Colfax, Guilford County. A newborn ten pound boy arrives to Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Doggett on June 28. A village motorcade leaves for Lake Lure and Chimney Rock for outings. Mr. Thomas Tessinear and Mr. George Tessinear visit Raleigh and William Tessinear. Mrs. P. D. Morrow from Rutherfordton stays with her children. Rev. J. Goforth and family visit relatives in Kings Mountain. Mr. J. S. Porter and family visit relatives in South Carolina and other points.
Union Mills reports farmers busy with late corn planting and harvest prep. Flay Morrison bitten by a mad dog, received hydrophobia treatment after the bite. Cane Creek Baptist revival begins July 28 with invitation to all.
A Battle Creek physician cites constipation as a major misery. Rexall Orderlie tablets attract water into the dry bowel to cleanse gently, avoiding harsh dosing. Chew a Rexall Orderlie at night for relief by morning. 24 for 25 cents at Hall Rudisili Drug Co. 26 tf
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