Wedding of Miss Biggerstaff Celebrated in Forest City
The ceremony united Miss Marie Biggerstaff of Shelby and Dr. S. N. Watson in Forest City with vows at nine o clock. Attendants included Miss Anna Stewart of Laurinburg and Miss Elizabeth Wilkins of S C with bridesmaids in blue and yellow gowns. After rites at the home altar, the couple departed for Washington and other northern points, with guests from Shelby Concord and Greenville noting the joyful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seelie
Parcoburg
Silva
Corsage
Sweet Peas
Lohengrin
Anna Stewart
Laurin
Elizabeth Wilkins
Org
S. C
Mayme
Ruth Moore
Forest
Flack
Chas
Watoharat
Cowan Blany
T. T. Spencer
Concord
Harry Elby
John Wynne Shelby
James Dorof
Miss
Gaffney
Margaret Young
Lynda Blanton
Robbie Biggerstaff
Evelyn Blanton
Ruth Dog
Bride
Jobert England
Long Drug Co Improves Interior and Services
Harold Long, manager, reports substantial interior improvements at The Long Drug Co. in Forest City. New back serving area, counters removed, floor show cases installed, seating for 60, and a popular drink and edibles service. Appreciation for the Deacon style planning noted. Also mentions Misses Bonab Jones and Margaret Bostic graduating at Asheville Normal. Harrill & Huntly's second car auction described as a buyer friendly sale with good bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Long
Long Drug Co
Forest City
Long
Blind Husbands praised as lifelike photodrama
Tom Moss and Chivous Bostic promote the Universal film blind husbands describing its powerful portrayal of life. The superintendent Lynch figures in the story as a backdrop to a tale of reconciliation and enduring love amid dramatic settings and flawless acting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
A. Lawing
A. W
Lynch
Julian Johnson
Photdplay
Tyreen Alps
Universal
Knitting Mill Nears Occupancy in Forest City
Parsley and Tapner knitting mill interests in Forest City consolidate and move into a brick 62 by 80 building on Cherry Mountain Street opposite the Courier office. The modern, well lighted, steam heated plant is wired for power with some shafting and equipment being installed though toilets connected to the city sewer are not yet ready, a septic plan being considered. The owners expect the mill to run to full capacity soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsley and Tapner
Forest City
West End Locals Attend Visits and Social Calls
West-End residents and friends from Cowpens South Carolina Henrietta Caroleen Forest City Tryon and Shiloh gathered for weekend visits and a Sunday singing convention. Notable names include Ada Long Eaker Hughey Wood Trout Robinson and Blanton with dates noting Sunday and the preceding weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida
Dora Ledbetter
8. S. Trout
Jessie Hendrix
Tryon
Eastern Star meeting and a wedding in brief
Mrs. F J Barber and Mrs Landridge of Bostic will leave Monday to attend the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Miss Mary Bridges left Wednesday for Forsyth North Carolina to attend the wedding of Miss Mabel Smith and Rev Gary Windall. Miss Bridges will be one of the bride’s maids. Little Robert Taylor, visiting his grandfather Tom Queen, fell ill Monday night and died Saturday night. Funeral conducted by Rev S M Watson at Mr Queen’s home. burial in Cool Spring cemetery. Forest City Baseball edged Henrietta 5 to 4 after a late rally. strong attendance by Forest City fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Barber
Mary Bridges
Fors Mill 8. C
Mabel Smith
Gary Windall
Bridges
Robert Taylor
Tom Queen
S. M. Watson
Mr. Queen
Cool Spring
Forest City
Henrietta
Henrietta Boys
Henetta
Forest Ci
Will Open Bakery In Forest City
T. W. Woodworth owner of Becker's Bakery in Spartanburg S A visited Forest City to arrange a new shop. He talked with J P Alexander who plans two store rooms on East Main street and will begin construction soon. Becker's manager Putman notes growing trade and plans to ship goods locally until the new branch opens. The move is welcomed as a sign of regional growth and increased bread cake and pie supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Woodworth
East Main Street
Putman
Becker's Bakery
Spartanburg
Woodworth
Becker
Valuable City Property To Be Sold Saturday
Forest City auction features washables and two properties: W S Moss on Fast Main and Powell streets cut into business lots, Harrill estate along West Main toward the Southern railroad cut into residence lots with several dwellings. Prizes, brass band, and a balloon ascent promised. attendees urged to come and enjoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eningy
Forest City
W.S. Moss
Fast Main
Powell Strets
Harrill
Local Folks and Happenings in Forest City and Shelby
Mrs H Dixon Smith visits Forest City this week while Charlie Flack of Lineberger's Hardware plans to open a Shelby hardware business there next month occupying the Horn’s Cash Store building. Community events include sales, balloon stunts, and church meetings with Rev W F Stamey to lead a Caroleen Wesleyan Methodist gathering starting June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Flack
Lineberger
Shelby
Horn
Weathers
Forest City
The
Jones Grocery Co
Mr. Weathers
Horn Bros
Mighty Haas
McBrayer
Street Paving Extension Aims To Improve Main Street
City workers push sewer pipe and water line work while plans expand paving from the square to the Southern depot and along East and West Main. The depot approach is deemed crucial for travelers and first impressions. Officials hope Southern Ry and town collaborate to pave this key artery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Re-Enters Cafe Business In Forest City
J C Johnson recently repurchased his restaurant from Mrs Waters to enable her move to Chimney Rock. Unable to secure a site there, she returned to Forest City and Johnson sold her half interest back. With Mrs Johnson and Mrs Waters, Jonas aims to serve cold drinks hot dogs and meals. Johnson may rent space in C Moore building to open a first class restaurant upstairs as a rooming hotel plan to boost town hotel capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
C. Moore
Popular Bride-to-be Receives Many Social Honors
Miss Marie Biggerstaff, bride-elect of Dr. J Sibley Dorton, was feted with multiple gatherings across Forest City and Hendersonville. Linda Blanton hosted a pre wedding event, followed by luncheon by Mrs J F Alexander, with gifts of silver and china on display. Rehearsal events included a reception at the bride’s home and a six o'clock dinner in Hendersonville, with out of town guests from Shelby Laurinburg Easley and Greenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Blanton
Marie Biggerstatt
J. Sibley Dorton
Baptist
Miss Blanton
Long's
J. F. Alexander
Marie Biggerstaff
Miss Biggerstaff
Alexader
Gary Hiatt
Robbie Biggerstaff
Nell Young
Ruth Moore
Mayme Martin
Nell Padgett
Margaret Young
Anna Stewart
Laurinburg
Gladys Flack
Concord
Zola Parler
Elloree
Dr. Dorton
Hendersonville
Kentucky
Forest City
Janie Wilkie
Pamilla McDeil
Laurinbury
Harry Hudson
Shelby
J. 8. Dorton
Paul Webb
John Winn Doggett
P. N. Spencer
Jennie Dorton
Elizabeth Wilkie
Spartanburg
Marie Hiatt
Easley
R. S. Long
Toccoa Ga
T. P. McDeil
Pamilla
Greenville
Isc
Miss Georgia Flack Hosts Social Party At Home
Miss Georgia Flack entertained friends Friday evening with games and music and later refreshments. Guests included Misses Clara Bryant Alda Champion Allamae Winnie Davis Fay Morris Beuna Harrill Belle Lawrance and Messrs. Bob Harrill Wallace McDaniel Jay Laughridge Manly Whitaker Roy Morris Bill Jones Holts Bridges Miles Wright Russell Wells Russell Long. Otis Tate owner of City Cafe expanded the business with a redesigned front office and new counter shelving. Reilly Harris runs the cafe while Otis is head chef and Dad Tate oversees operations.
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Georgia Flack
Clara Bryant
Spindale
Alda Champion
Allamae
Winnie Davis
Fay Morris
Beuna Harrill
Belle Lawrance
Bob Harrill
Wallace McDaniel
Jay Laughridge
Manly Whitaker
Roy Morris
Forest City
Bill Jones
Holts Bridges
Miles Wright
Russell Long
Ellenboro
Russell Wells
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Both
Carolinas
Seelov
Satrimony Pey
Jorton
First Baptists
Passady
Mr. Webb
8. N. Watson
Mendelsohn
Torch
Ide
Automoter
Oom
City
Rsj
Dorton
Helen
May
Charlotte
T. P. Mepi
Camilla
Jennie Ronall
S. Marie
Whitsite Hiatt
8. C
Robtea
Maud Rutherfordton
Ruthnd Salisbury
W. C. Bostic
Otielee Long
Hattie Jones
Miriam Green
A. C. Jo
Asheville
Normal
Bonab Jones
Margaret Bostic
Harrill & Huntly
Movie Theatre
Tom Moss
Chivous Bostic
Wake Forest
Miss Ada Long
Cliffside
Ila Eaker
Cowpens
Ray Hughey
G.M. Wood
Wood
W. H. Blanton
Fannie Bell Trout
Ethel Robinson
Meredith College
Thelma Baker
J. M. Hughey
H. Dixon Smith
Fannie Towery
Carrie Bradley
Mary Dickerson
Rutherfordton
Miss Humphries
Iis
A. L. McDaniel
J. H. Thomas and Family
Ottalie Long
Miss Dorthy Bostic
Arthur White
Clarence Jones
G. W. Maurice
Addie Goode
Estelle Proctor
Myrtle Parton
Lincolnton
the Baptist Church
Bro. Watson
Joe Walker
Fami Forest City
Star Furniture Co
Star Vapor Oil
Henrietta Mills
Joe
Courier
Caroleen
W. F. Stamey
L. A. Harvey
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Stamey
Long’s
Miss Georgia Flack
Otis Tate
Reilly Harris
Otis
Tate
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