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Newspaper

Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1928

Page

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Widely Known Couple to Wed in August

The Y W A meeting at First Baptist honored Alma Putnam with a program on Japan. Engagement announced for Miss Alma Putnam and Rev. W. C. Lynch of Forest City, with wedding planned in August. Guests included Mrs Ferris McManus, Mrs Tom Vernon, Dorothy Lindley, and Blanche Waters.

Alma Putnam W. C. Lynch The First Baptist Church Roswell Hill Forest City Ferris McManus Columbia, S. C Tom Vernon Auburn Ala Dorothy Lindley Anderson, S. C Blanche Waters Atlanta

Death of Ell enboro man Mr B R Hopper

Russell Hopper of Ellenboro aged 55 died suddenly at his sister Mrs A B Jones home in Ellenboro on Monday about 8 a m He had retired in good health the night before and became ill about 5 a m A Tenn born Baptist Christian man with long county involvement He lived near Oak Grove church 22 years and served neighbors faithfully Funeral and burial were at High School Baptist church Tuesday morning with Rev Z A Harrill and Rev N M Washburn leading services

Ellenboro Russell Hopper A. B. Jones Summerville Tenn A.B. Jones Ceyton Hopper Kings Mountain Furman Hopper Cleveland County Baylus Sarah Jane Chapman Hopper Oak Grove Church High School Baptist Church Z. A. Harrill N. M. Washburn

FIRST COTTON BLOOM REPORTED IN FOREST CITY AREA

The Courier received a cotton bloom from Ed Harrill of Forest City R-2 found in his field on Tuesday July 10 making it among the first blooms in the state. Cleveland county reported an early bloom earlier this week as weather remains unsettled delaying the crop. Rev. M F Moores attends pastor conference at Asheville school this week.

the Courier Ed Harrill Forest City R-2 Cleveland County

Extension Etymologist Coming July 18

Mr. C H Brannon extension etymologist of the State College Raleigh will be at county agent F E Pattons office Wednesday July 18 at 10 oclock and will discuss insects peculiar to field and orchard crops All farmers interested in this are urged to attend A meeting will also be held on the farm of Mr Arthur Grose Forest City A 3 near Pleasant Grove church at which time Dr Brannon will again discuss ways and means of destroying insects.

C. H. Brannon The State College Raleigh F. E. Patton Arthur Grose Forest City Pleasant Grove Church Brannon

Kiwanis Club Opens New Forest City Banquet Hall

Forest City Kiwanis celebrated six months of service and the new Lake Lure joint meeting. The Monday night gathering showcased the club’s elegant new banquet hall by Cowan Blanton with cool decor and electric fans. Guests included Dr. Lovelace of Georgia and Alabama and Miss Merle Davis of Sunshine.

Cowan Blanton Forest City Lantona Extesix'amary Winny” Brown Virginia Howard Magness Dick Minish Howard Doggett R. C. Alexander Dr. Lovelace Georgia Alabama Merle Davis Sunshine Blanton

Local Notes From Henrietta July Visit and Travel

Miss Lettle igh of Durham visits sister Mrs. Robert Neal. W. M. Lovelace, Henrietta-Caroleen high school principal, attends summer school in Asheville. Pearl Gillespie Ola and Sarah Wilkins and Mrs Goforth attend summer school at Lenoir Rhyne College. Clyde Mahaffee family stay with Dandridge family in Walterboro. Rev F H Price leaves for a week in Lenoir and district conference at Taylorsville. Mrs J F Whisnant returns from Spartanburg hospital after appendicitis operation. Mr and Mrs V V Fortune and daughter Rachel visit Dr and Mrs J F Whisnant. Mrs C J Mooneyham hosts Woman's Missionary society.

the Courier Henrietta Miss Lettleigh Durham Robert Neal W. M. Lovelace Henrietta-Caroleen High School Asheville Pearl Gillespie Ola Sarah Wilkins Goforth Lenoir- Rhyne College Hickory Clyde Mahaffee Rachel J. F. Whisnant C. J. Mooneyham Woman's Missionary Society

Prominent Couple Weds in Charlotte Ceremony

Miss Elma Bradford of Fort Mill, S C, and George Dewey Dalton of Forest City wed in Charlotte First Presbyterian Church. The ceremony was conducted by Dr Albert Sidney Johnson with a small gathering. The couple's wedding trip covered Washington, Baltimore, Atlantic City and northern points. they will reside in Forest City after August 1. Mrs Dalton is a Winthrop graduate and former teacher. Mr Dalton is a leading Dalton Bros store executive.

Carolinas Elma Bradford William R. Bradford Fort Mill S. C George ‘Dewey Dalton Forest City First Presbyterian Church Charlotte North Carolina Albert Sidney Johnson Dalton Washington Baltimore Atlantic City Winthrop College Winthrop North South Carolina E. H. Dalton Dalton Bros Forest

Funeral for Bat Cave welfare worker Miss Jennie Field

Miss Jennie Russell Field of Bat Cave a 15 year old community church worker died Sunday Funeral services were at St Pauls Episcopal Edneyville Henderson county with Bishop Horner presiding She had served seven years as community nurse Native of Hartford Conn Also notes of local social and church events and updates from Bat Cave area with several names and activities among residents

Bat Cave Jennie Russell Field St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Edneyville Henderson County Bishop Horner Asheville H. Cary Elwes Horner Episcopal Church Miss Field Hartford

Forest City Firms Use Town Letterheads For Ads

The Forest City Courier reports sixty thousand lithographed letter heads sold to major local firms. Each sheet features ten color views of Forest City and a description of the town, its population, industries, and key landmarks. The initiative, conceived by Kiwanis, aims to advertise Forest City globally. The Courier holds fifteen thousand extra sheets offered to individuals at one cent per sheet in bulk.

Forest City Courier The Chimney Rock Lake Lure Alexander Florence Mills Farmers Bank Cool Springs First Baptist Church the Courier, Power and Agriculture Kiwanis Club Messrs Chas. Z.J. Flack Howard Doggett

Clyde Hamrick Dies in Grover at 42

Grover July 11 Mr Clyde Hamrick aged 42 died at his Grover home Tuesday morning after about two years illness. A Rutherford county native, he was long known in Cleveland and Rutherford counties. He lived in Grover twenty two years and was a Southern Railway agent until ill health forced retirement. He married Maude Rambright of Grover. Survived by wife, three children Margaret Marian Lewis, four brothers Elijah Hamrick Ellenboro G T Hamrick Southern Railway agent Ruth H L Hamrick Lattimore Loren L Hamrick New York Central Railroad La Porte Ind and sisters Mesdames Sallie Bridges Clay Randall Ellenboro Blanche Randall Princeton Md. An active Bethel Baptist Church member. Funeral and burial to be held at Grover today.

Grover Clyde Hamrick Maude Fambright Margaret Marian Lewis Elijah Hamrick Ellenboro G. T. Hamrick Southern Railway Ruth H. L. Hamrick Lattimore Loren L. Hamrick New’ York’ Central Railroad la Porte Ind Mesdames Sallie Bridges Clay Randall Blanche Randall Prinet’n Maryland The Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church

New partnership opens for mule sales and used cars

Messrs. W. S. Moss and Spurgeon Moss establish a partnership in Forest City for selling mules and used cars. Their remodeled Cherry Mountain Street building enhances the venture, and the two men are described as prominent, knowledgeable in every detail, and confident to succeed in the new enterprise.

Messrs W. S. Moss Spurgeon Moss Cherry Mountain Street Forest City

Prof Winters to address Rutherford poultry growers

Prof Winters of Ohio State University will address a Rutherford County poultry association meeting at the courthouse on Wednesday July 18. Winters, a leading poultry expert in the United States, will cover a wide range of poultry care topics and urges all raisers and interested residents to attend.

Prof. Winters Ohio State University Rutherford County Poultry Association Rutherford County Poultry Raisers Court House Rutherfordt Winters United States

Amateur Golf Tournament At Rutherford Club Today

Rutherford Country Club hosts an amateur golf tournament starting at 2 00 pm on Thursday July 12 with free clubs and balls, beginner friendly entry, top prize six months membership and second prize three months. A separate 18 hole handicap event for members offers a silver loving cup. Officials note excellent course conditions and invite all members and guests for a day of recreation.

Rutherford Country Club Rutherford County

Mt Pleasant News brief items from July 11

Mt Pleasant Church hosted Rev. M L Buchanan for weekend services. V R Price ill but hoped to recover soon. Miss Mary Greene hosted a social Saturday night with a large, happy crowd. Philathea Baraca groups took a Pineview Lake picnic trip. Walter Crawford and family of Shelby visited J W Matheny. Bulow Earls and wife spent the weekend with Pink Summers. Visitors to J M Price included G A Davidson and family, Grady Jenkins, and J S Elmore. Forest Davidson and friends, Guy Fry of Cliffside visited Saturday and Sunday. Mr P S Kennedy and family also mentioned.

Pineview Lake Lattimore Walter Crawford Shelby J .W. Matheny Bulow Earls Pink J. M. Price G. A. Davidson Grady Jenkins J. S. Elmore Guy Fry Cliffside Forest Davidson P. S. Kennedy

Dr T E Brown to address Rutherford County Club

Spindale July 10 Dr E Brown director of vocational education will speak at the Rutherford County Club July 17 at 1 p m in Spindale House The noted educator will deliver a vital message and members are urged to attend Ladies of Spindale Methodist church will serve the meal Notify Mrs J Y Yelton of the number of plates needed for proper arrangements

Spindale E. Brown Division of Vocational Education State Department of Education Raleigh Rutherford County Club Spinsdale House Brown

Caroleen Sweeps Lockhart In Two Late Morning and Night Wins

Caroleen ball club of Rutherford County Textile League drove to Lockhart F. C. on July 4 and won both games 9 to 7 in the morning and 10 to 4 in the evening. The team also defeated Cliffside 2 to 1 on July 17 at Cliffside. Caroleen schedules a July 14 rematch at Caro leen 3 80 o'clock against Cliffside.

Caroleen Ball Club Rutherford County Lockhart F. C Cliffside Caroleen

Baptists Begin Revival July 22 at local church

The Wall Scarborough revival opens at the Baptist church Sunday July 22 with Dr Zeno Wall preaching opening week and Dr Scarborough of the Baptist Theological Seminary preaching in closing weeks. A committee plans seating and will gather material on the church grounds. Volunteers will be called to help erect seats, likely July 16 and 17.

Alexander to Meet Southern Power in Spartanburg Game

Alexander will play the Southern Power Company team of Spartanburg here Thursday afternoon at 3 30. On Saturday Alexander F C meets Bessemer City in the last game of the first half of the Carolina Textile League.

Alexander Southern Power Company Spartanburg Alexander F. C Bessemer City

Price and Son Re-Purchase Dry Cleaning Business

Six weeks after selling their city dry cleaning business to G. P. Seagle of Marion, J. M. Price & Son have repurchased it and will continue operating at the same high standard. C. T. Price joins as proprietor of the Ideal Dry Cleaning Co. at Rutherfordton.

J. M. Price & Son G. P. Seagle Marion C. T. Price The Ideal Dry Cleaning Co Rutherfordton

Local social notes from Cherryville and Charlotte visit

Mrs. Cecil Jarrett of Cherryville and Mr. Willie Toms of Georgia spent Sunday with Mr. J. W. Matheny. Howard Matheny returned to Charlotte after a two week vacation in Georgia Alabama and Florida. He was accompanied by Willie Toms who went to Kings Business College in Charlotte. Mrs. T. J. Toms and children visited Mr. Joe Randall. Mr. J. W. Matheny spent Tuesday in Asheville on business.

Cecil Jarrett Cherryville Willie Toms Georgia J. W. Matheny Howard Matheny Charlotte Alabama Florida Kings Business College T. J. Toms Joe Randall Asheville

Also Mentioned on This Page

Japan Margaret Young Annie Sue Harris Ruby Moore Ruth Meares Eva Holleman Putnam B. R. Hopper M. F. Moores Asheville School Henrietta News G. D. Dalton Episcopal Myrle McDaniel Hoyle Callahan Dana McDaniel Mooneyham S. J. Asbury Vacation Bible School the Baptist Church Ruth McAbee Minnie McGinnis Mildred Hamrick Georgia DeBrule Walter Mahaffee Frances Reynolds Emslie Lord Willie Sue Mooney R. N. Childress Don Melton MT Pleasant News T. E. Brown County Club State Department of Vocational Education Spindale House Aroleen Baptists Wall - Scarborough Price and Son
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