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Newspaper

Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1931

Page

5

B Y P U Convention Set for Caroleen July 25 26

The Sandy Run Baptist Association B Y P U meets at Caroleen Baptist Church July 25 and 26 with Association president Kenneth Dobbins presiding. Highlights include opening services, devotions by J. Brock and R. Jolley, talks by Blanton and Wyman Wood, a Cracker B Y P U playset, and a State B Y P A board speaker. Sunday features include a Mary Ayscue address, luncheon, and a demonstration council with Christian Living talks by Martin England.

Jesus Cracken B. Y. P. U Wyman Wood Alexander T. H. Parris Martin England Allen Jolley Association

Easy-Teether Teething Aid Promises Gentle Relief

For children one month old to five years of age. Relieves colds, indigestion and bowel troubles and is especially recommended for cooling fever. Easy Teether Makes Teething Easy at all good drug stores. 25

Nomination and Installation of Association Officers Recited

The Officers of the association are Kenneth Dobbins Caroleen president Zon Robinson vice president Miss Ruth Piercy secretary treasurer Yates Kendricks junior and intermediate leader district leaders Miss Sarah Flack Mr Marvin Sparks Mr Orrell Blanton and Miss Eutha Neighbors.

Kenneth Dobbins Caroleen Zon Robinson Ruth Piercy Yates Kendricks Sarah Flack Marvin Sparks Orrell Blanton Eutha Neighbors

Former Forest City Girl Writes Prize Play

Mrs. J. Chalmers Grose wrote a one act play titled The Price which won first place for the Gastonia District at the Young Peoples assembly at Lake Junaluska. Miss Sadie Mae Wilson of Nashville arranged publication for Epworth Leagues and missionary societies of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Grose formerly Ethyl Robinson of Forest City.

J. Chalmers Grose Gastonia Young Peoples’ Assembly Lake Junaluska Sadie Mae Wilson Nashville Epworth Leagues Missionary Societies Methodist Episcopal Church, South

Willis Towery Post Elects New Officials

The Willis Towery Post of the American Legion met Thursday night July 9 and elected officers to be installed in October. Names include Commander W. L. Brown and vice commander C. M. Harrill. Delegates to the State Legion Convention in Morehead City next week are M. D. Harrill C. M. Harrill W. B. Cooper and H. K. Logan. The Post is active with a large membership.

Willis Towery The American Legion W. L.brown C. M. Harrill Ernest Roberson M. D. Harrill Robi. Rollins J. G. Yelton H. K. Logan IV. B. Cooper E. V. Seitz A. 10. Lovelace T. T. Long F. C. Dorsey Spurgeon Moss W. W. Richbourg Morehead City W. B. Cooper

Democrats Split On Hoover War Debt Moratorium

The piece notes that John N. Garner and Joseph T. Robinson opposed Hoover’s moratorium plan. Garner leads the House and Robinson leads the Senate, with Robinson urging Hoover to back away from tariff demands. It discusses a possible special session to act on war debt postponement amid rising relief enthusiasm for Germany and economic restoration.

John N. Garner Texas Joseph T. Robinson Arkansas Garner House Robinson Hoover Congress Germany Lenoir

Great Pyramid Construction Alleged Historic Feat

Historical note cites Herodotus estimating 100000 men engaged for twenty years in building the Great Pyramid, a colossal ancient undertaking attributed to Egypt under pharaohs. The claim appears in antiquity sources and reflects legendary scale rather than verifiable records.

Herodotus

Dick Shehan Exhibits Antique Relics At Courier Office

Forest City Alexander star catcher Dick Shehan visited The Courier office Friday morning and displayed autographs old letters and relics. He pursues antiques and early national history especially North and South Carolina showcasing a large sheep skin 1812 patent document with signatures of James Monroe and Henry Ellsworth among other prominent figures.

Dick Shehan Forest City-Alexander Courier Shehan North South Carolina James Monroe United States Henry Ellsworth America

Auction of 19th century letters and signatures offered

The notice describes old envelopes and letters dating 1848 to 1898 prized for their autographs as well as monetary value. It cites a four burner oil stove priced at 22.50 from Farmers Hardware Co and mentions Stag paint with a one gallon quantity.

Farmers Hardware, Co Farmers Hardware Co

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B.Y.P.U Sandy Run Association Caroleen Church Sandy Run Baptist Association Caroleen Baptist Church Dr. Thornton Padgett & King Forest City Smith’s Radio Harrill & King Real Estate Forest City, N. C Coca-Cola Gransland Rice
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