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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1928
Page
9
Forest City Courier notes its second class matter status at the Forest City North Carolina post office, entered August 22, 1918, under the March 3 1879 act.
A thematic meditation extols June as the month of roses, urging readers to embrace summer with healthful recreation, beauty, and uplifting living. It likens roses to perfection and to the ideal of a flourishing, blooming life, inviting readers to aspire to that standard.
Editorial warns against itinerant peddlers who travel door to door with often inferior goods at high prices. It praises home town merchants for honest dealing, consistent service, and willingness to support local causes. Buying locally is urged to ensure value and reliability.
Former North Carolina legislator Tom Moss announces withdrawal from the race due to mounting practice and business duties. He notes Rutherford County achievements including pension roll inclusion for Confederate veterans and county office reforms, and says any future legislation will depend on the people’s representative.
Caroleen June 13 Mr D M Wilson aged 82 died at his home Friday morning after a prolonged illness Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 30 from the Caroleen Baptist Church with Rev R N Childress in charge Interment was in the Caroleen cemetery He was born June 8 1842 He leaves a second wife three children C C Wilson Herschel Wilson and Mrs B M Melton and an adopted son Bob Wilson plus many grandchildren He was an active Baptist and a progressive citizen with his Sunday school class and church community noted for high esteem and a flower offering reflecting the regard for him
Spindale June gathering set for Tuesday at 1 PM in Rutherfordton Methodist church basement. Dinner provided by Rutherfordton church ladies. June topic is better health with County Health Officer Dr J C Twitty and Red Cross Nurse Aurelia George to discuss county health program significance.
Births and illnesses fill the local page with notices of newborns including Martha Anne Price and Eva May Bridges, recoveries like Millard Harris, and illness improvements for Mrs. L. C. Lawrance. Travel notes cover visitors to Charlotte and Florida, while church events, hydrophobia in a pup, and a Grand Chapter Eastern Star gathering in Raleigh are highlighted.
Rev. K N Snipes filled his regular Golden Valley Methodist appointment preaching “Occupy Until I Come.” Mrs J D Houser is improving after sickness. Misses Flounder and Cleo Towery hosted a party Saturday night. Miss Mabel Callahan of Rutherford was mentioned.
The Lake Lure Woman presents the comedy All a Mistake in three acts on Friday the fifteenth at 8 oclock P M at the Ware school auditorium. Tickets 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children.
Mrs. E. Curry advertises arrival of fine hats this week with call and splendid selections for ladies.
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