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Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1929

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Bradley and Gillespie wedding in Henrietta

Miss Jonnie Pearle Gillespie and Cy Bradley wed at the Gillespie home on Wiseman Street Henrietta in a ceremony led by Rev. Brock. The bride wore a blue georgette ensemble and carried sweet peas. Attendant Oscar Jeter Mooneyham Jr. presented the ring. The couple left for a motor trip to Washington, D. C.

Henrietta Jonnie Pearle Gillespie Cy Bradley Jonathan Henry Kleepie Wiseman Street Sunay Brock Henrietta-Caroleen Lucille Wall Martha Hicks Mos Oscar Jeter Mooneyham, Jr Bradley J. H. Gillespie Mars Hill College

Haynes Real Estate Company Formed in Forest City

Haynes Brothers establish Haynes Real Estate Company with former Shelby Mayor W N Dorsey as sales manager. Offices in Forest City and Cliffside. Dorsey will alternate between offices and commute daily from Shelby. Firm shows large capital and ready properties, aiming to boost county real estate activity and city growth.

Forest City Haynes Brothers Haynes Real Estate Company W. N. Dorsey Shelby Cliffside Dorsey

County Singing Convention Set for June 30 at Shiloh Church

Rutherford County news reports the county singing convention will meet at Shiloh Baptist church on Sunday June 30. The program begins 10 30 am with song and prayer and includes welcome address by A G Hamrick and responses. Choirs from Shiloh Mountain View Holly Springs Bethany Sulphur Springs Adaville perform, with a grand finale and closing business session this afternoon.

Rutherfordton R-1 Rutherford County Singing Convention Shiloh, Baptist Church A. G. Hamrick L. G. Nash Shiloh Mountain View Church Holly Springs Bethany Church Sulphur Springs Adaville

J W Harrelson to Speak at County Club Meeting

Rutherford County news covers J W Harrelson slated to speak at June 17 meeting of the Rutherford County Club in Henrietta Caroleen high school building. Harrelson to discuss development and preservation of natural resources and state affairs. Local Legion notes report state officers R G Cherry and J M Caldwell addressing Willis Towery Post with reorganization success. Memorial service planned for World War I veterans by Dr Zeno Wall on June 30.

J. W. Harrelson Legion Henrietta Rutherford County Club Henrietta- Caroleen High School J. W. Jarreison Raleigh State Department of Conservation and Development Harrelson County Club R. G. Cherry J. M. Caldwell Gastonia American Legion Willis Towery Post Zeno Wall First Baptist Church Shelby

Rev Wade Bostic to Preach Here Sunday

Rev Wade Bostic, longtime China missionary now back in his home county, will preach at the First Baptist church next Sunday in morning and evening services. The public is invited to hear him.

Wade Bostic China First Baptist Church Mr. Bostic

Officers Seize 53 Quarts of Whiskey in Spindale

In Spindale on Friday officers G ret Edwards Jim Marlow Yates Duncan and Geo Green confiscated fifty three quarts of whiskey. The owner was placed under a five hundred dollar bond and given a Tuesday Recorder's court hearing after pleading guilty to possessing the whiskey.

Spindale Gret Edwards Jim Marlow Yates Duncan Geo. Green Recorder’s Court

Womans Missionary Conference Meets Here Friday

The Marion District Woman s Missionary Society of the Methodist church will hold an all day session this Friday starting at ten o clock Mrs J P Jonas of Marion district secretary will preside Western North Carolina Missionary Conference president Mrs C C Weaver of Winston Salem will speak Miss Ogburn of Winston Salem will discuss young peoples societies Luncheon will be served on the shared grounds An afternoon program of addresses and music is planned About one hundred visitors are expected representing societies in Yancey McDowell Burke Polk and Rutherford counties

Womans’ Missionary Conference Marion District Methodist Church J. P. Jonas Marion C. C. Weaver Winston-Salem Western North Carolina Missionary Conference Yancey McDowell Burke, Polk and Rutherford

Ice Cream Supper at Pleasant Grove Church

Forest City R-3 June 18 An ice cream supper will be held on the lawn of Pleasant Grove Methodist church in Forest City Friday night June 21. Bring someone along and enjoy a cordial welcome.

Forest City R-3 Pleasant Grove Methodist Church

City Churches Await Delegates Amid Sessions

Large delegate gathering planned with many ladies from city churches and surrounding countryside expected to attend the sessions.

Kiwanis Delegates On Goodwill Tour Reach Akron

Kiwanis delegates Gillespie Flack and Hewitt travel in a decorated Forest City car on a 9500 mile goodwill tour to Kiwanis International in Milwaukee. They paused in Akron for Sunday, drawing crowds and local welcomes before continuing to Toledo then Chicago for the convention with detours to Detroit.

Gillespie, Flack and Hewitt Milwaukee Akron Ohio Forest City Kiwanis Wis North Carolina Maryland Co- Pennsylvan Flack Hewitt Gillespie Toledo Kiwanis Clubs Chambers of Commerce Kiwanis G. R. Gillespie M. H. Hewitt Charles Z. Flack Forest City Businessmen and Kiwanis Club Wisconsin Virginia West Virginia Pennsylvania Michigan Chicago J Washington, D. C Washington Club Washington Uniontown

Funeral for Mrs A T Helton in Forest City

Mrs A T Helton died Tuesday at her home on Big Springs Avenue. Funeral held Wednesday at First Baptist Church with service at 3 pm. Survived by husband A T Helton a son A M Helton a sister Mrs J C Scruggs and two nieces. Born August 24 1877 she would have been 52. Church groups and Martin circle provided flowers.

Tina, Wilkins H. M. Champion Rutherfordton R-1 P. L. Champion Spindale B. M. Jones Herbert Cole Forest City Mr. Champion Tina Wilkins Histler’s Chapel Methodist Church Big Springs Canton Ohio Washington- Pennsylvania Kiwanis Steubenville Akron Toledo Wirs A. T. Helton Big Springs Avenue First Baptist Church A.T. Helton A. M.helton J. C. Scruggs Guy Blanton Foresty City E. C. Sanders Burlington S. N. Flack W. S. Moss John Daniel G. D. Horn P. N. Long W. T. Davis Helton W. M. Martin

Akron to Toledo and Detroit social notes 1929 travel

Akron hosts a pleasant Sunday with a car stored, a radio church service, and city sightseeing while making fine contacts. Mentions Toledo events, Fremont and surrounding Ohio towns, and a Detroit visit with Kiwanis leadership escort, Ford plants tour, and two Detroit club addresses. Await next engagements with Chicago and W Wednesday plans.

Akron Ohio Fremont Steubenville Center Akron Medina Wellington Belleview Toledo Detroit Strathmore Northwest Michigan Bellevue Kiwanis Ford Automobile Chicago

Alexander Child Dead at Alexander Mill

A son, L. V. Jr, was born to Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Made here Tuesday at Alexander Mill but lived only five hours. Funeral services for the infant were held Wednesday.

Alexander Mill L. V

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R. CY Bradley Miss Pearl Gillespie Wayside City Hall Pliny Pursar W. C. Bostic Sursar Monroe County Shiloh Baptist Church C.M West Main Street Columbus Mills Champion American Legion Post Pleasant Grove Penn Senate Pittsburgh Canton J Martin Circle Womans Missionary Society Alexander
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