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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1926
Page
9
A formal dedication Tuesday marks the realization of a two decade dream for Lake Lure. Dr L B Morse led efforts, championing Chimney Rock as a resort center and a home for people of less favorable climates, with Lake Lure exercises tied to that vision.
New York journalist McIntyre, renowned for sharp writing and social page presence, lauds the little weekly paper from his hometown as giving him the most pleasure among his varied activities. He is noted as an expert horseman and dancer with a polished wardrobe and top social standing.
The editor recalls receiving a new pocket knife from J F Weathers of Farmers Hardware Co after losing their previous knife. The gesture began over four years ago when the editor moved to Forest City to start a real live newspaper. The friendship with Weathers remains strong and loyal to the home town paper.
Arthur Brisbane argues advertising boosts tobacco sales even under state control. He cites France where the government monopoly has failed to advertise and plans to attract buyers with improved marketing. He suggests borrowing American expertise to modernize tobacco stores and profits.
The Asheville Citizen notes Lake Lure's formal public presentation on Tuesday marks a major event for Western North Carolina. Legally owned by Dr. L B Morse and Chimney Rock Mountains Inc., the lake becomes a public enterprise and a multi million dollar asset aiding regional development.
Gratitude is expressed for the creators of a notable attraction that draws visitors to this mountain region. Many are expected to benefit from these efforts as tourism grows.
Mr P T Reinhardt popular Efird manager at Forest City headlines a state wide June Chain Sale race. Competing Lumberton Baird branch vies for 100 cash and a fully paid New York trip. Forest City staff cheer leadership, boasting the greatest sale in the store’s history and heavy Courier advertising.
The article extols John D Rockefeller at 86 for not letting minor annoyances disturb his happiness. It argues that most people obsess over trivial matters, letting small words or acts grow into a great oak of despair, and urges following his method to maintain serenity.
Rutherfordton June 15 General Bowley and the United States Army band left this morning for Lake Lure for the cornerstone ceremony there today. They are accompanied by Mrs. Kraut and daughter and Mrs. Whitfield and daughter Miss Allie Morris Whitfield of Charlotte. Vice President Randle had a special platform built for her exhibition at Lake Lure. The motorcade included hundreds of cars, signaling a large crowd expected at the event.
In Forest City on Route 1 June 15 Mrs Dorothy McDaniel left for Cullowhee summer school. Mr Herman Womick from Spartanburg visited home folks. J S Morgan and Frank Cannon of Chimney Rock spent the weekend in Columbia. Miss Sue Trout and Miss Inez Waters were ill and away at times for summer school. Mr Grover Randall and family visited Mr J R Morrow. Nellie Morrow spent the weekend with relatives. Subscribe for the Courier.
Mrs Elizabeth Moore Hamrick died June 8 at 3 a m at the home of her son D L Hamrick where she had lived since his wife’s death years ago. She was widowed by Lafayette Hamrick and survived by three sons D Lewis A Vance Hamrick of Sandy Mush and Johnnie F Hamrick of this place. She joined Providence Methodist Church about 50 years ago and was admired for cheerfulness and advice. The funeral was led by Rev W R Ware and Rev R H Herring at her home church with a large crowd in attendance.
Daily notes from High Shoals record visits by Leon Wall to his sister in Henrietta and Mrs Boyce West, Almara Robinson returning from Spartanburg, and various locals at Sunday gatherings. A study course at the High School drew good attendance and a Southern Sunday School Board speaker, Miss Lavendar, gave an engaging lecture on the business of a Sunday School.
County of Rutherford notice of assignment for benefit of creditors by George S. Trakas trading as New York Cafe. Trustee T J Moss urges all creditors to file claims by July 14 1926 and debtors to settle promptly at his Forest City office. This 14th day of June 1926.
Miss Ruth Robertson hosted a Raleigh party with guests Miss Florence Frazelle and Messrs. Howard Frazelle Jimmie Mattison. The evening featured games music and dancing with refreshments served by the hostess and Miss Grace Robertson.
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