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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1930
Page
5
June 10 report notes Weaver, candidate for Congress in the North district, led the primary with a strong showing as Democratic gains indicated rising support. The article forecasts a likely victory, though past margins varied, and mentions Pritchard as a past opponent.
Tuesday Weaver outlined plans for his campaign against Brownlow Jackson, promising a fair districtwide contest and immediate organization. He recalled past elections showing strong support, noted his World War I service, Appalachian Forest Experiment Station gains, and efforts for Great Smoky Mountain National Park and a new Heardsville post office, now serving as title attorney for the state parks commission.
Harris reports Mrs. Early Splawn ill and friends express concern. Gaston Rice dined with John Amos. Clyde Amos and families plus Virgle Baynard families visited John Amos. Ralph Greene visited Earley Splawn. Mrs. John Morgan visited her mother Frazer in Henrietta. Herman Morrow spent Saturday with Flay and Lou Amos.
The eight anniversary of Dr. W. A. Ayers pastorate was observed at the First Baptist Church. T. T. Long presided. The program featured a hymn, scripture, evening prayer, and an offertory sola. Mrs. A. M. Glickman announced the church has paid 128 015 05 for home and denominational work since 1923, with 238 net members gained. 780 active members.
Mrs Dovie Green Marlow born 1904 in Forest City died May 24 1930 at Marion hospital Interment May 25 at Tanner's Grove church where she was a member since 1921 Survived by husband four children Gertrude Philip H L Jr Douglas parents Mr and Mrs Dave Green four sisters Irene Kate Mae Nellie Elizabeth and three brothers Ralph William Emmet
Seed planters and fertilizer distributors operate through Farmers Hardware Company offering sales and repair services. The item highlights agricultural equipment and maintenance support for local farmers seeking reliable supplies.
An advertisement extols Vermifuge products to treat intestinal worms and parasitic infestations. It claims relief from abdominal pain and bodily discomfort, urging readers to buy Cream Vermifuge and related tonics at Peoples Drug Store.
The Willis Towery Post American Legion will host a banquet Friday night at the Dutch Grill near First City. It begins at 7:45 PM, with all post members urged to attend and bring a guest or spouse. Officers’ election plans for November 11 may be discussed, and Mr. Cherry of Gastonia will address the gathering.
Pict photographs tapestried and papers to preserve. Framing work up to date and on short notice. Full line of mouldings available at all times. Spindale Furniture Co, Spindale, NC.
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