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Newspaper

Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1931

Page

9

Former pastor of First Baptist Church passes away

Rev. Mr. Watson longtime spiritual leader in Lincolnton and Forest City, remembered for kindness and mission work. Funeral drew many who were converted by him. interment in Cool Springs cemetery. Mentioned affiliations include Masons, Knight Templar, and Oasis Shrine. A missionary linked to China case notes.

First Baptist Church Passes Mr. Watson Forest City Glanzstoff Rayori Mill Elizabeth, Tenn Sterling Hosiery Mill Cool Springs Watson Bladenboro Mt. Creek Baptist Church R. A. M. Lodge Oasis Temple Shrine Charlotte Forest City Commandery East Main Street Miss Church Sara Funderburk C. S. McCall

Woman's Missionary Society Plans Wednesday Meeting

The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist church will hold its regular meeting at the church at 3 o'clock next Wednesday.

Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church

Revival at Floyds Creek Next Sunday

Ferry notes announce a revival meeting starting Sunday at Floyds Creek led by Rev. W. B. Jenkins from Woodruff South Carolina. Services will be held daily both day and night for the following week. Also visiting are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Alexander and their daughter Betty of Columbia, South Carolina, staying with Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Alexander.

High School Baptist Church Marks 100th Anniversary

A large crowd gathered near Henrietta for the 100th anniversary of High School Baptist Church. The program featured history by W L Hicks, centennial sermon by Dr Zeno Wall, and music from Christian Harmony hymnals. Many attendees traveled from Rutherford and Cleveland counties and beyond to celebrate the church’s growth from 17 members to about 225.

High Schoal Baptist Church Henrietta D. G. Washburn Rutherford Cleveland Asheville Florida Alabama Hendersonville Gaffney S. C Baltimore C. C. Matheny Sandy Run Zeno Wall First Baptist Church Shelby Z. 9. Jenkins Cliffside Mills G. B. Pruett Ellenboro Sandy Run Association Cliffside Avondale Caroleen Mark A. C. Lovelace, Jr R. E. Price The Rutherfordton News Christian Church Washburn Rush Padgett

Mt Pleasant News Church Invites Attendance

Sunday school and B Y P U drew large crowds as the community was invited to weekly services. Members from the church attended the B Y P U convention at Caro Jeen last Sunday and reported a splendid meeting. The Philathea class hosted the Bara ca class for a Rainbow Lake picnic, which attracted a large crowd and was enjoyed by all. A group left Monday for Charleston, including Mr and Mrs Vance Price and children, Mr and Mrs Conway Kennedy, Mr and Mrs Charlie Waters, Mr and Mrs Ralph Elmore and son Jake, and Mr Orell Blanton from Caro.

Caro Jeen Rainbow Lake Charleston Vance Price Conway Kennedy Charlie Waters Ralph Elmore Jake Orell Blanton Caro

Oxford Orphanage Singing Class Set for Aug 3 Concert

On Monday evening, August 3, the Oxford Orphanage singing class will perform at the Cool Springs high school auditorium in Forest City. Sixteen children attend the party with a teacher and manager. The event aims to attract a larger than ever audience from Rutherford County and beyond.

Oxford Cool Springs High School Forest City Rutherford County Masonic

Beautiful tribute to Austin Price and athletic spirit

Officials of the Forest of Baseball Club paid a painful, deserved tribute to Austin Price. A sign read In memory of Austin Price, a true friend of athletics, painted on a wall fence. The oval sign with a black edge honored a fearless, clean athlete and friend to sports. Special prices on tin cans at Farmers Hardway.

The Forest of Jander Baseball Club A. A. Price Reading Austin Price

Truthful Firestone tire advertising claims value and safety

A Firestone dealer touts complete lines of Firestone Gum Dipped Tires that beat mail order brands on price and quality, noting rival protests and Bureaus. The ad emphasizes verifiable in-store comparisons, no misleading lines, and urges customers to visit for greater safety and value with Firestone tires.

Firestone Toman National Better Business Bureau Defini

Lost Fox terrier pup seeks return and reward

Want ads report a white and black fox terrier about four months old wearing collar and chain last Wednesday afternoon. Reward for return to Hoyle Griffin in City. Also notes sales items and services from Horn's Cash Store and Coffey's Garage including syrup buckets, a battery radio set for trade, dressmaking by Miss Lucy Shehan and Mrs. L. B. Padgett, and a rental listing for a two horse farm near Shiloh church and school.

Hoyle Griffin City

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