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Newspaper

Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1927

Page

12

No Opposition to Seaboard Bus Line Hearing Result

The North Carolina State Corporation Commission granted a temporary order allowing Seaboard Air Line to operate a Rutherfordton to Blowing Rock motor bus line after a Friday hearing found no opposition. Earlier, commercial bus companies opposed the Seaboard petition for a Rutherfordton to Bat Cave line, but no protesters appeared, and protection was provided for the private line now serving that route.

State Corporation Commission Seaboard Air Line Rutherfordton Blowing Rock Fins Commercial Bus Companies Seaboard Bat Cave Ion Commission

Wilkie Reunion Brings Wilkie Family To Oak Grove

Descendants of Dr James B Wilkie and wife Marindia plan a July 31 reunion at Oak Grove Methodist Church near Ellenboro. The event features family singing, 11:00 am service, and a potluck dinner with baskets to share.

James B. Wilkie Marindia Oak Grove Methodist Church Ellenboro

Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Doggett Home

Circle number 1 of the Missionary Society of the Methodist church met Tuesday afternoon July 5 with Mrs H B Doggett as hostess. Thirteen old members and three new ones attended. Social service activity included 300 trays 99 visits 181 flowers sent and clothing valued at $22.00. An interesting program followed with each member taking part.

Missionary Society of the Methodist Church H. B. Doggett

Play at Bostic Saturday by Concord YP A

A stage production titled The Winning of Joy will be presented by the Concord B Y P A on Saturday evening July 16 at 8 in the Bostic school auditorium. Cast includes Bailey Claude Harrill Mae Harrill Floyd Harrill Esther Bailey Maude Harrill Ethel Daves Gladys Harris Ruth Harrill James Griffin Huston Biggerstaff. Proceeds benefit the B Y P U.

Concord B. Y. P. A Bostic School Bailey Claude Harrill Mae Harrill Floyd Harrill Esther Bailey Maude Harrill Ethel Daves Gladys Harris Ruth Harrill James Griffin Huston Biggerstaff B. Y. PU

Dissolution of Francis and Lancaster Grocery Partnership

Notice in Rutherford County North Carolina states that the Francis and Lancaster grocery partnership in Caroleen dissolved by mutual consent on June 8 1927. R G Francis retires and Isaac Lancaster takes over all assets and liabilities with Lancaster operating alone. Dated June 15 1927. R G Francis retiring partner. J T Moss attorney.

North Carolina Rutherford R. G. Francis Isaac Lancaster Francis and Lancaster Caroleen N. C Sid Isc

OAK GROVE NEWS LOCAL VISITS AND HAPPENINGS

Miss Pearle Jolley visits Spruce Pine sister and Mr Connie Duncan. Visitors include Burnsville Doctor Beam and Lillie Mae Taylor Ellenboro. Neighbors visit J A Cooper family and others. Leigh Harrill and Marie Biggerstaff go to Howard's business college Winston-Salem. Various local residents spend Sundays with relatives and dine with friends.

Bostic Pearle Jolley Connie Duncan Mr. Duncan Spruce Pine Charles Lowery Shelby L. B. Lowery M. E. Hawkins Clyde T. B. Harrill J. W. Biggerstaff George Silver Avondale Leigh Harrill Marie Biggerstaff Howard's Business, College Winston-Salem Elmore Price J. S. Bedford M. G. Smart Myrtle Sue Glen Forest City Margaret Bailey T. C. Jordan L. D. Wilkie Agnes Randall Lucile Robert Magness Ethel Tate Asheville C. N. Tate J. N. Randall Lenora Meram Gastonia Howard Magness Hester Magness J. M. Biggerstaft

Holly Springs B Y P A Gathering and Local Notices

Dr M A Adams preached at Holly Springs Sunday afternoon with a large crowd at Sunday school Many attend the Associational B Y P U held at Caroleen Saturday night Next meeting planned for Sparta dale in August Carl Robbins recovering from illness Johnie Morgan and Ruth Frasier married July 8 in the Holly Springs section Rev David Roberts from Caroleen visiting relatives in the area

Caroleen Spitdale Carl Robbins Sulphur Springs Holly Springs David Roberts Johnie Morgan Ruth Frasier Henrietta

Mortgage blanks for sale by mail and in office

A brief notice describes mortgage blanks offered at an office or by mail at 1 cent each with a minimum mail order of ten. The text also mentions a mission program ending with ice cream and cake served by the hostess and a pink and white color scheme in decorations and refreshments.

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Train Schedules For Seaboard Clinchfield Lines

Seaboard No 21 arriving 12 50 p m Southbound No 22 arriving 4 25 p m Northbound No 109 arriving 10 30 a m Mixed Southern No 113 arriving South No 36 North No 35 arriving 7 No 114 North arriving 9 06 a m Clinchfield No 37 North arriving 11 28 a m No 88 South arriving 4 48 p m No 110 North arriving 11 20 a m

Seaboard South North Southern Clinchfield

Local Notes Mention Mr Bigger and Mr Harrill

Fragmentary lines report visits to Mr. Robert Bigger staff's and Mr. T. B. Harrill's, with mentions of Mr. Leard Wells from Old Fort being at Harrill's residence or location on Monday.

Robert Biggerstaff Leard Wells Old Fort T. B. Harrill

Classified Wants Offer Wide Variety Weekly

Readers see thousands of wants each week in this newspaper with a wide variety of offerings. Eastern Star meets first and third Tuesday at eight o clock. Visitors welcome.

Eastern Star

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Seaboard Bus Line Wilkie Reunion OAK Grove News Wiss Docia Beam Boone Burnsville J. A. Cooper Iss Lillie Mae Taylor Annie McDaniel B. Y. P. A. Associationat Morgan-Frasier Blanton-Wright Clothing Company Shelby’s Best Men’s Store Shelby, N. C THE Citizens Bank & Trust CO Spindale Union Mills Geo Alexander Erica Brac
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