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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1929
Page
7
The page lists editor and owner C. E. Alcock with Clarence Griffin as news editor and Mrs. C. E. Alcock as society editor, Arval Alcock as assistant manager. Advertising rates are shown for display per column inch reading notices per line and classified per word.
A local plea urges residents to patronize hometown merchants and buy locally. It argues residents invest in the town, pay taxes, and provide jobs, while quality stock improves with increased patronage. The message promotes community involvement and support for local businesses and the newspaper.
An editorial argues that advertising funds are prudent investments by major firms like Wanamaker and Wrigley. It notes newspapers offer strong returns when advertising is science-based and targeted, citing General Motors Standard Oil and railroads. Local papers like The Courier gain value from sizable national campaigns.
July 8 report from Oak Grove News notes Rev J E Hipp filled the regular appointment Sunday morning. Many locals visited relatives and attended the Ladies Aid Society gathering at the Hipp home with ice cream cake and lemonade. Several families from nearby areas were listed as visiting or hosting over the week including Harrill, Hawkins, Randall, Tate, Magness and Beam.
Forest City R-2 notes Rev D J Hunt filled his regular appointment at Adaville Sunday and the B Y P U conducted a good program there Sunday night. Mrs J W Sinclair is in Rutherford Hospital but improving, with friends glad to hear. Crayton Freeman and family visited relatives near Mt Vernon Sunday. Vesta McBrayer returned from Winston-Salem visit with Memory McBrayer. Carry and Virginia McBrayer spend week in Winston-Salem with Memory McBrayer. Edna May Scruggs of Clif side visits Odessa Dixon this week. View visits relatives near Oakland.
Miss Helen Campbell entertained friends Saturday night with Mozelle, Cecil Edwards, Maude Ferre, Beulah Godfrey, and many others from Forest City and Spartanburg. Several couples and families shared meals and drives to Lake Lure and Spartanburg. The column also lists courtesy visits, motor trips, and a note about new felt hats and a cake shipment at Courtney's 10¢ Store.
Forest City edition reports Rev A M Melton filled regular appoint ment at Floyds Creek with a good message. Several neighbors ill or improving are named, along with weekend visits by Ramsy, Edwards, Owensby, Honeycutt, and others. A social note lists guests at White and Tate households as well as travels to Lake Wales Florida. Next Sunday at 5 o clock a church youth and parents meeting will organize a B Y P U with all invited.
Public notice that the partnership of J. C. Ellen Frank Doggett and A. G. Harrelson trading as the Ideal Motor Company in Forest City North Carolina has been dissolved by mutual consent. Debts owed by and to the firm should be paid to Frank Doggett and A. G. Harrelson. J. C. Ellen has no further interest.
A Wayside News excerpt from Forest City NC features poetic quips about a beloved figure nicknamed Bed Bug. The piece humorously contrasts cheerful gang culture with friendly affection, referencing Cragmont Sanatorium and a warm hometown welcome. The narrator signs off as Bed Bug.
Eddie Abbott of Bennetsville and Black Mountain, known as Bed Bug of the Wayside Gang, spent Saturday in Forest City. Though ill and a sanatorium resident, he greeted the group, exchanged cheerful letters and gifts, and visited Joe Davis, a local shut-in who was thrilled to meet him.
A mixed page of verse and notices includes a flowing poem about escaping to a dream garden and seeking contentment, followed by appreciation for a newspaper column. Administrative notice announces Sarah Jane Tate's estate in Rutherford County with filing deadlines and payment calls, signed by Abe Glickman, W A Jolley, and attorney W C McRorie.
In Spindale North Carolina a girl who fancied herself clever pieces out her heart to several youths, giving a small portion to Wayside Jimmie Quick and Bed Bug and Eddie, then regretted it as Dan Cupid struck and she now seeks the bald headed man.
Large Sulphur Springs crowd attends Sunday night B Y P U meeting. Concord B Y P U. Pulpit preaching scheduled Sunday afternoon. Visitors include Max Henderson of Charlotte and multiple local families.
We regret to note that Mrs Marion Henson near Harris is very sick. We hope she will soon be better. Miss Annette Hopper spent Sunday with Miss Atholde Hopper.
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