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Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1922

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Caroleen to Get New Bank Building Near Store

Caroleen plans a brick bank building with limestone front to begin as early as next week. Contractor J W Campbell of Charlotte, who built Forest City’s bank, will oversee the $8000 structure 25 by 60 feet one story with basement and oak and birch interior finishing. The Caroleen Savings Bank, started June 20 1910 with 9000 capital, now operates under Farmers Bank & Trust Co Forest City.

Caroleen Farmers Bank & Trust Co J. W. Campbell Charlotte Forest City Caroleen Savings Bank J. H. Thomas G. S. Hawkins B. J. Dobbins Caroleen Bank W. W. Smith B. B. Doggett People Land J. F. Alex B.B. Doggett J. Hamas K. S.nner L. V. Lee G. P. Reid Shier B. H. Long R. E. Biggerstaff J. F. Alexander T. R. Padgett J. R. Moore W. R. Harrill C. Moore A. V. Hamrick C. M. Holland T. B. Lovence K.S. Tanner Hugh F. Little L.V. Lee J.W. Smith Atherford County Caroleen Timore

MATHIS Dead At 58 In Greenville

S Mathis 58 of Greenville died last week at Odd Fellows Home. He served Fellows' Home several years and was well regarded for his many fine qualities. Funeral services were lengthy with thousands attending the interment at Weeland Cemetery.

S. Mathis Greenville Hener Mr. Mathiree Weeland Funerss Sion

Caro leen News Highlights Local Events and Returns

Miss Ruth Higgins and Miss Emily Hollifield return from the North Carolina College for Women where Higgins graduates this year. Memorial services were held at the new cemetery Sunday. Eleven converts are baptized at the church on Tuesday following revival meetings. Caro leen residents attend the Avondale tent meeting. B Y P U members hosted a social last Saturday at Miss Wilma Stainaker’s home. John Whitesides Simmons Lynch Leon Frye and Lewis Francis spent the weekend in Concord. Robert Poole returns from Wake Forest where he studied last term. W C Lynch visited town last week.

Ruth Higgins Emily Hollifield North Carolina College Higgins Avondale Wilma Stalnaker John Whitesides Simmons Lynch Leon Frye Lewis Francis Concord Robert Poole Wake Forest W. C. Lynch

Spindale Nip Cliffside In Close Diamond Duel

A strong Spindale home game versus Cliffside ended 6 5 after a ninth inning rally. Millwood drove in three with a three bagger as Spindale overcame a Cliffside 5 2 deficit, with Jones and Nanney contributing key plays. Poteat and Hovis held on the mound with 7 and 2 innings respectively. Miss Ruth Ellis hosted a party while Dr Albert Cline opened a Gilkey dentistry office on the second floor of the Office Building.

Cliffside Jones Nanney Hardin Howard Hovis Poteat Williams Millwood Spindale Spindale Millwood Higgins Lynch Cagle Bland Padgett Splawn Lancaster Ruth Ellis Albert Cline Gilkey

Presbyterian Services by Rev J E Robinson in town and Bostic

Rev J E Robinson of Yadkinville preached two good sermons at the Presbyterian church here last Sunday morning and night and conducted an afternoon service in Bostic.

J. E. Robinson Yadkinville Presbyterian Church Bostic

Dollar Days Penny Jar Winner in Forest City

Mr B G Donahoo of Forest City won the Dollar Days guessing contest with 2062 against 2059 pennies in the jar. Flora Halbert and G C Webb were within four points, L D Allen and R L Bogan tied for third at 2064, and L B Moore had 2065. Prizes included a ten dollar gold piece from merchants and year subscriptions from The Courier. The event drew visitors and strong trade, with pennies on display at the Farmers Bank and guesses recorded by Mrs E Alcock and Mrs C B Green. The Courier thanks participants and reports growing subscriptions and renewed faith in the county paper.

B. G. Donahoo Forest City Donnahoo Flora Halbert G. C. Webb L. D. Allen R. L. Bogan L. B. Moore Courier J. C. Harrill W. P. Watkins Farmers Bank E. Alcock C. B. Green the Courier

Birth Announcement for Frank Gamble's Son

A fine boy was born to the wife of Mr. Frank Gamble on June 7. Mr. Gamble serves as foreman at Florence Mills.

Frank Gamble Gamble Florence Mills

Second Primary Set in Rutherford County Soon

After widespread urging, notices filed for runovers in Rutherford County. J. E. McFarland seeks Representation, C. M. Holland for Commissioner, and W. W. Nanney for Board of Education, triggering a second primary on Saturday July 1. Vote tallies show Wilkins leads Representation, Harris tops County Commissioner, Gettys leads Board of Education with Nanney close behind.

J. E. McFarland C. M. Holland W. W. Nanney Board of Education McFarland T. J. Wilkins Wilkins W. G. Harris Plato Gettys Wiseman J. M. Calton W. W. Naneny Mr. Nanney Mr. Calton W.C. Hardin Sheriff Benson Benson

Auto License Time: Renewal Tags Due by June 30

Vehicle owners must buy new license tags by June 30. State notices target those who owned cars last year, with fees based on horsepower from 12.50 for 24 hp or less up to 40 for 35 hp plus. Hire car fees are 50 percent higher. Sheriff Benson holds additional application blanks.

Department of State Benson

Henrietta News Highlights and Obituary

Henrietta notes guests visit Asheville and Louisville relatives. Alma Whitaker joins Henrietta Mills Store No 1. Local social items mention Lillian Belk Sallie Wacaser and others. Death of Celia Baber at nearly seventy five, survived by three daughters and two sons, funeral held Monday at Sunrise.

Celia Baber Lattra Baber Jennie Hightower Greenville Effie Mace Wilminton N. C Ed. Baber Gordon Baver Sunshine

West End News Local Moves and Travels Report

Mr J P Williamson of the Carolina Motor Co made a business trip to Charlotte Monday. Miss Ethyl Robinson of Trinity College is at home for her racé graduation. Mr Robert Long returned to Chimney Rock this week to work with the Chimney Rock Co. Mr GW Long Jr motored to Chimney Rock last Sunday. Mrs Alpha Cole has moved into a new bungalow in West End. Mr and Mrs P L Marks are all led to Asheville Monday and will return. Mrs George Sinclair is very sick this week and friends wish her a speedy recovery. D M Carver remains very sick. The community met at his home Monday to read sermons and express appreciation for his kindness.

H. R. Camnitz C. F. Alcock Forest City Asheville Louisville Alcock Camnitz Alma Whitaker Near Bostic Henrietta Mills No. 1 John Tabor Elma Scoggins Mooresboro Perry Wiseman Rutherford Hospital J. P. Williamson Carolina Motor Co Charlotte Ethyl Robinson Trinity College Robert Long Chimney Rock Chimney Rock Co GW. Long, Jr Alpha Cole West End P. L. Marks George Sinclair D. M. Carver Carver Newell Dwight

Betterment Club Ticket Drive Boosts Redpath Chautauqua

The Betterment Club sells 500 underwriters tickets with 50 percent share on sales over that amount. Season tickets cost 2.50 for adults and 1.25 for children, with priority for buyers who help meet a 1,750 dollar gross. The program opens with a 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. lineup featuring Nev in Concert Co. Gretchen Cox, J F Caveny, Edward Amherst Ott, Stephani Schutze, Hughie Fitzpatrick, Sydney Greenbie, Bernice Van, and the National Male Quartets.

Betterment Club Reds Blues Jay Redpath Messrs W. M. Young E. T. Sparling Mr. Young Nevin Concert Co Nevin Concert Company J. F. Caveny Gretchen Cox

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