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Newspaper

Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1930

Page

15

W M S District Meeting Thursday

Spindale June 10 The district meeting of the Woman s Missionary Society of the Methodist church will be held at Spindale Methodist church Thursday June 12 all day with a box lunch served at noon. Mrs J F Jonas of Marion district secretary will be in charge. Mrs H A Dunham of Asheville conference corresponding secretary will be the principal speaker. The Rev J W Hoyle Jr pastor Rutherfordton Methodist church will conduct the noontide devotional services. The district includes Polk Rutherford McDowell and parts of other counties. More than 250 delegates expected. An attendance banner to be awarded for the society with the largest number present Rutherfordton won last year. A number of societies expected to contest for it. The program opens at 10 a m. The public is invited.

Spindale Woman's Missionary Society of the ‘Methodist Church J. F. Jonas Marion H. A. Dunham Asheville J. W. Hoyle, Jr Rutherfordton Methodist Church Polk, Rutherford McDowell Rutherfordton

Golden Valley Church Service and Local Notes

Rev. K N Snipes led the Golden Valley Methodist sermon Sunday. Mrs. Avery McCurry remains seriously ill. Roosevelt Hunt leaves for Boone to attend summer school. Arthur Brandle and sons visited Morganton, Glenn Alpine, and Bridgewater. Claud Melton and family visited Spindale relatives. Dan Melton hosted visiting friends including Benny Rollins Fred Melton Charles Self Clyde Brandle and Robert Freeman.

Bostic K. N. Snipes Golden Valley Methodist Church Avery McCurry J. D. Houser Spindale Roosevelt Hunt Boone Arthur Brandle Clyde Floyd Will Frank Abe Morganton Glenn Alpine Bridgewater Claud Melton A. E. Melton Dan Melton Benny Rollins Fred Melton Charles Self Clyde Brandle Robert Freeman

Mother of Mrs Ed Dorsey Dies

Shelby June 9 Mrs Lizzie Rollins widow of D C Rollins died at 3 45 oclock Thursday afternoon in South Shelby where she had lived with her daughter Miss Mamie Rollins She was 80 and had been sick three weeks Funeral was Friday at 3 from the residence by Rev Jenks and burial in Sunset cemetery Surviving children include Frank Rollins of Kings Mountain Pink E Rollins Mrs T C Whisnant Hendersonville Mrs Frank Lee Polkville Mrs Ed Dorsey Forest City and Mrs Nannie Caldwell

Shelby Lizzie Rollins D. C. Rollins South Shelby Mamie Rollins Mr. Jenkins Lafayette Street Methodist Church Sunset Cemetery Frank Rollins Kings’ Mountain Pink E. Rollins T. C. Whisnant Hendersonville Frank Lee Polkville Ed Dorsey Forest City Nannie Caldwell

Curtain Materials Advertised by Courtney's Ten Cent Store

A brisk note promotes a new line of curtain materials at Courtney's Ten Cent Store inviting shoppers to browse affordable fabrics and update home decor with economical choices.

Courtney Ten Cent

Fresh Salads for Cold Winter Months from Joseph Boggi a NYC Chef

A New York City hotel chef explains salads as essential in winter menus, offering a variety of recipes. Tomato salad, pimento cabbage salad and cucumber aspic salad are detailed with ingredients, dressings, and preparation steps.

Joseph Boggia Toe Plaza Hotel New York City

Local Names Mentioned in Public Notice Ledger

Readable fragments list several women linked to a public notice or society item: Mrs Burgin Willis Belwood Mrs R L Laughlin Atlanta Mrs Lee Hawkins Shelby. The text implies attendees or signatories but lacks full context or actions.

Duncan Wins John Norris Loving Cup at Rutherford CC

Dr A C Duncan of Forest City won the John Norris Loving Cup as low medalist in the Rutherford Country Club annual golf tournament. Duncan’s 36 hole total was 150 with A Williams of Spindale close second at 153. The club reports growing participation and plans a ladies tournament amid a drive to add members.

Rutherford Country Club A. C. Duncan Forest City

Local residents visit relatives this week in Hickory and Thomasville

George Harris of Hickory is mentioned as being in town last Sunday, while Howard Wells of Thomasville North Carolina is spending part of the week with his parents Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Wells.

George Harris Hickory Howard Wells Thomasville N. C R. L. Wells

Price Attends Wedding In Loray From Statesville

Miss Alice Woodsides of Statesville wed Mr John Price of Stoney Point Tuesday evening at seven at the bride’s parents home in Loray. Mr Price, son of A G Price of Stoney Point, is brother to Chief Charles R Price and Corporal A A Price of the local police. A widely known progressive farmer, he is well known here and has visited often.

Price Chas. R. Price Alice Woodsides Statesville John Price Stoney Point Loray Mr. Price A. G. Price Charles R. Price A. A. Price

Salem News highlights and community notices

Rev J 5 Hipp filled his regular appointment at 11 am with a large audience. Salem Sunday school observed children's day with a junior department program and talks on Sunday school and missionary work. The community mourns Fay Green’s sudden death in Forest City. Mrs Alice Terry is seriously ill. Mrs Hoyle Dobbins visited her father in Gilkey. Mrs W Washburn made a business trip to Montreal, NC. E N Washburn Jr visited his sister.

Bostic Hipp Salem B. N. Washburn J. E. Hipp Vernell Chalmers Weast Llearn Fay Green Forest City Green Alice Terry Hoyle Dobbins M. C., Davis Gilkey W. Washburn Montreal N. C

Funeral Held For Miss Lou Shytle

Funeral services for Miss Lou Shytle aged about 30 were held Tuesday at Walls Baptist church with Rev. M. M. Huntley in charge and assisted by Rev. L. N. Epley. Interment followed at Walls cemetery. Miss Shytle died unexpectedly at her sister’s home in Spindale on Monday morning.

Spindale Lou Shytle Wall's Baptist Church M. M. Huntley L. N. Epley Florence Baptist Church Wall’s Cemetery Miss Shytle H.W. Williams

John K Bates Dies After Months Long Illness

John Kelly Bates, 79, died at his home near Gilkey on Monday after a months long illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Union Mills with Rev. J D Hunt, Rev. Sorrels, and Rev. C C Matheny officiating. Interment followed at Round Hill cemetery. Survived by widow Ollie Tate Bates and five children including Joe A Bates and Mrs Sarah McKinney of Converse South Carolina, Willie Bates of Alexander, Mrs William Lancaster of Paw Creek, and Mrs Weldon Padgett of Spindale. Also three sisters: Mrs N E Deoryburg of Converse, Mrs Lucinda West of Caroleen, and Mrs Sarah Stallings of Ruth.

Joe A. Bates Sarah McKinney Converse S. C Wilie Bates Alexander William Lancaster Paw Creek Weldon Padgett Spindale N. E. Deoryburg Lucinda West Caroleen Sarah Stallings Ruth

Courtney's Ten Cent Store Fudge Offer Ad

Local ad touts fresh fudge at fifteen cents per pound from Courtney's Ten Cent Store, promoting the low price and inviting customers to buy.

Courtney

Milam Tonic Promotes Health Claims in Listings

An advertisement listing Milam Tonic claims to aid rheumatism eczema high blood pressure and stomach trouble without alcohol or dangerous ingredients. It cites Hall Rudisill Drug Co and Peoples Drug Store. Also notes Courtney's Ten Cent Store touting largest values in children’s shoes.

MILAM Hall Rudisill Drug Co Peoples Drug Store Courtney Ten Cent

Appreciation to Rutherford County Voters by a Democratic Candidate

The candidate thanks Rutherford County voters for primary support and notes discussions of a second primary. He cites at least one thousand dollars in potential county expense and sentiment against a second primary due to hard contests. He pledges not to call a second primary to save funds and will run again in two years if circumstances allow.

Rutherford County Democratic Party

Funeral for infant Frank Robertson Jr dies at nineteen months

Eugene Frank Robertson Jr aged nineteen months son of Mr and Mrs Frank Robertson died at home after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at the home Friday morning with interment in Salem cemetery. Also listed is a classified sale note for several farms and houses near the high school, see J S Martin Ellenboro.

Eugene Frank Robertson, Jr Frank Robertson Salem Cemetery J. S. Martin Ellenboro

Florence Mills founder A J Cumnock dies in New York

Florence Mills president A J Cumnock died Sunday night in New York City at about age sixty. Harvard graduate and former football star, he built a large fortune and often visited Forest City for duties with the Florence Mills. In respect, the mill paused operations for five minutes at 1 05 Wednesday afternoon.

Hutchins-Huntins nuptials tied in Gaffney March 15 1930

Miss Rebecca Araminta Hutchins became Mrs. Ernest H. Hunt on March 15 1930 in Gaffney South Carolina announced this week. She is the daughter of A B Hutchins and his wife a Cool Springs high school class of 29 graduate. Mr. Hunt son of the late Webb Hunt and Hulda Houser Hunt of Bostic is Mt. Vernon high school graduate. The couple plan to reside in Bostic, North Carolina, with many friends wishing them happiness.

Hunt A. B. Hutchins Cool Springs High School Mr. Hunt Webb Hunt Hulda Houser Hunt Bostic R-1 Mt. Vernon High School Bos

New Bowling Alley Opens in Rutherfordton Area

James Washburn of Rutherfordton opened a new bowling alley next to Planton’s Cafe. The three-lane room has drawn crowds since last Saturday, signaling a popular addition to the city’s leisure options.

James Washburn Rutherfordton Planton

McCluney and Daniel wed in Ellenboro ceremony

Miss Maude McCluney and Mr Howard Daniel of this city were married Wednesday at 8 PM at Rev Z D Harrill's residence in Ellenboro. Intimate friends attended. The couple will honeymoon at Norfolk then coast points. They will reside with the groom's family at Lake Lure when not traveling. The bride is daughter of Mrs R S McCluney. the groom is son of Mrs J F Alcock of Forest City and works with Florence Mills.

Maude McCluney Howard Daniel Z. D. Harrill Ellenboro Norfolk Lake Lure Forest City Chimney R. S. McCluney Rock J. F C. Daniel E. Alcock Florence Mills

Death notice for Mr Tom Carson in Cliffside

Mr Tom Carson aged 57 died Wednesday after a short illness. He will be buried Thursday at the Baptist church. He was last seen losing a Club bag in Bet y City and Concord filling Wednesday afternoon. If found return to the office of Fores ward in Albermarle.

Cliffside Baptist Church Bety City Concord Albermarle Fores Ward

Hear the latest hits on feet records.

Iney's Ten Cent Store advertises three records for one dollar, promoting affordable music items.

Feet Iney

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W. M.S. District Meeting Marion District Missionary Societies Golden Valley Ice Shalvain Eagle Pencil CO Chef Boggia DR. A. C. Duncan John Norris Salem News Miss Lou Shytle John K. Bates Frank Robertson, Jr Pres Hunt-Hutchins Tom Carson Blanton's Oxfords Stein’ S Dept. Store City
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