Cliffside News weekly publication note
The Cliffside News is published each week in connection with The Forest City Courier.
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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1927
Page
2
The Cliffside News is published each week in connection with The Forest City Courier.
The basement of Cliffside school, left unfinished above ground, will gain two new rooms to accommodate two more teachers next term. Remodeling of the old Baptist church into a modern gymnasium is advancing quickly, enhancing facilities near the school.
Work proceeds on a four story concrete warehouse between the filtering plant and the bleachery. The former storage space was needed for machinery during remodeling, so a 66 by 110 foot warehouse is planned with plans by local architect R. E. Carpenter. Large reinforced concrete steeping bins have been erected to aid bleaching the terry towels.
Mr. F Barber district deputy of Forest City installed Cliffside Lodge 572 officers Monday night. Assisting him were Dr J S Wood P L Marks J C McBrayer and B H Price all of Forest City. Installed officers: W P Carpenter worshipful master J C Hames junior warden John L Scruggs senior deacon L L Jolley senior steward L Rhymer junior steward G C Splawn tyler.
Hopes rise that approaches to the new concrete bridge will be finished soon so traffic can use it. The old bridge approaches are rough and the old structure is not very safe.
The Baptist church held a Wednesday prayer service followed by a monthly conference and voted to grant the pastor a vacation, with timing to be chosen by him. A WM A Circle 4 event and a weeklong D V E S period taxed the pastor, while the Sunday school concluded its vacation program with a large turnout and student exhibits.
Local residents report a flurry of social visits to Shelby Linville Forest City and Gaffney. Attendance at Scarborough meetings, church reports on finances loyalty and evil angels, and a Woolen textile mood influence recur. A large list of visitors, homecomings, and family news resumes through the week ending with Troop 1 BSA planning a Piedmont Camp court of honor and summer outings.
Miss Ruby Smith hosted a Ferry picnic Monday night with assistance from Mrs. Jno M Layne and Miss Margaret Haynes. In attendance were numerous local residents and guests including Miss Lucille Frye of Charlotte and her visitor Miss Annie Faye Hunt of Marion, plus many ladies and gentlemen listed by name.
The Cliffside amateur team defeated Shelby 8 to 3 at Shelby Saturday afternoon. D. Winn pitched for Cliffside and allowed five hits while striking out nine. Batteries: Cliffside D. Winn pitcher and Walker catcher. Shelby Hudson pitcher and Storn catcher.
A large group of friends surprised Miss Coda Carpenter last Saturday evening with a real surprise party. Many attended and the night was filled with games contests and refreshments. Those from Cliffside Mills Store on vacation this week include Miss Carpenter and Messrs. G. C. Martin and Martin Black.
The Haynes Bank Avondale and Cliffside Rutherford County North Carolina clos e of business June 20 1927 shows resources Loans and Discounts 248542.78 United States Bonds and Liberty Bonds 8050.00 Furniture and Fixtures 400.00 Cash in vault and net amounts due from Banks 63562.49 total 820555.27 J B Watkins cashier swears the statement true July 7 1927 before H M Owens notary public commission expires 1928 Correct Attest Z C Jenkins Chas H Haynes directors.
Circle number two of the Woman's Missionary Society held its regular monthly meeting at the chairman Mrs. R. L. D. Greene on Main Street. The program included a hymn, a poem, a duet, and a talk, followed by ice service. attendees listed.
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