Grand Old Man Reverend Parker Holmes Celebrated
Rev Parker Holmes pastor of Central Terrace Methodist church is hailed as Winston-Salem’s grand old man of forty years in ministry. Still vigorous, he works daily, enjoys fried chicken and good appetite, and maintains a clear conscience. Friends expect him to reach a hundred with continued service and happiness.
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Parker Holmes
Central Terrace’ Methodist Church
Winston-Salem
Mr. Holmes
Alli
Izen
Winston-Salem Sentinel
Organized crime and Chicago murder probe
The piece warns of rising gang power after the Alfred J. Lingle murder, noting a $50,000 reward and doubt on its effectiveness. It questions whether organized crime will spread to Forest City and calls for action to protect American civilization and honest business, praising Chief Alcock’s potential impact.
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Chicago
Alfred J. Lingle
Tribune
Forest City
America
Unclear note on mothers and restlessness at Peoples Drug Store
A fragmented item discusses mothers resisting a certain notion tied to restlessness and discomfort. It mentions a drug store named Peoples Drug Store and references itching nose and unspecified subject. No clear action or outcome is identifiable from the readable text.
Ladies of Leisure at Romina Theatre headline
The all talking drama Ladies of Leisure adapted from Belasco by Milton Herbert Gropper arrives at Romina Theatre for Monday and Tuesday. Set among New York cabarets, penthouses, studios, and yachting life, it features Barbara Stanwyck Lowell Sherman and Ralph Graves with Marie Prevost Nance O'Neil George Fawcett Johnnie Walker and Juliette Compton in supporting roles. Jo Swerling wrote the dialogue and Frank Capra directs the production.
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Columbia
David Belasco
Milton Herbert Gropper
Romina Theatre
New York
Broadway
Hollywood
Barbara Stanwyck
Jead
Lowell Sherman
Ralph Graves
Marie Prevost
Nance O'Neil
George Fawcett
Johnnie Walker
Juliette Compton
Dias [Logue
Jo Swerling
Thor
the Kibitzer
Frank Capra
Harry ‘Langdon
B Y P U Social Draws Large Forest City Crowd
Route 2 News reports the B Y P U of Adaville church progressing well with a large crowd at the Tuesday social. Sunday guests included Willard Roberson, Nannie Lou Sinclair, Dora Hudson, Earl Moore, Ellis Ruff, and Cleo and Elise Guffey. Afternoon visitors were Emma Sue Daniel, Eurelia Sinclair, Earl Green, Memory Hudson, and the Hudson families.
Wilson-Wilson wedding in Spindale
Miss Lizzie Wilson and Mr J N Wilson, both of Spindale, were married Monday afternoon at Rev Z D Harrill's home. Miss Wilson is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Wilson of the Uree community and Mr Wilson is the son of Mr and Mrs W N Wilson from the same area. They will reside in Spindle where they both work.
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Elenboro
Lizzie [Wilon
J. N. Wilson
Spindale
Z. D. Harrill
Harrill
Mr B P Canady Dies At Henrietta
Mr B P Canady died at his home in Henrietta Friday after a short illness. He was 78 years old. Funeral services were held at Providence Methodist church Saturday afternoon at two o’clock, Rev Lynch presiding. Interment was in Providence Cemetery. A retired farmer, he was a respected citizen and member of Providence church.
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Henrietta
Jne
Mel BP. Canady
Providence Methodist Church
Lynch
Invermont
Providence
Canady
Providence Church
Q S S Delegates To Convention From Spindale Unit
Spindale June 23 Messrs Forrest Griffin of the Spindale Grocery Co and W C Ellis of the W Ellis Co left for Richmond Va to attend the Southeastern Grocery men's Association session They represent the Shelby Spindale Rutherfordton unit of the Q S S chain The convention opens Monday and adjourns Wednesday The two delegates travel in Mr Griffin s car and return Wednesday night.
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Spindale
Forrest Griffin
Spindale Grocery Co
W. C. Ellis
W. Ellis Co
Richmond
Southeastern Grocery Men’s Association
Shelby-Spindale-Rutherfordton
Q. SS
Mrs Mode Dies After Short Illness at 80
Spindale resident Mrs. Mode aged 80 died Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock at her daughter Mrs. J. C. England's home. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Glenwood at 2 o'clock with Rev. M. M. Huntley and Rev. T. M. Hester officiating. Interment followed in Glenwood Cemetery. She is survived by three children Mrs. J. C. England Caleb Mode of Glenwood and Mills Mode of Alexander plus several grandchildren.
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Spindale
Caleb Mode
Glenwood and
Mills
Mode
Alexander
Forest City reports indebtedness figures change
In reporting the city action offering public utilities for sale last week the bonded indebtedness of Forest City was given as $754 000. The present indebtedness is $715 000 instead. The figures cited are from last year's statistics.
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Forest City
Card of Thanks for Mrs. P. M. Reinhardt
The Reinhardts express gratitude to friends and neighbors for support during the illness and death of wife and mother Mrs. P. M. Reinhardt. P. M. Reinhardt and their children thank those who helped.
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P. M. Reinhardt
Golden Valley Church brings Rev. Snipes to fuse town church day
Golden Valley June 22 Rev K Snipes filled his regular appointment at Golden Valley Methodist church. The community attended Miss Zennie Calton's Mt Harmony Baptist funeral Sunday. Friends and relatives gathered at homes of Hotser Melton and Rollins households for visits and refreshments. Local residents note Mrs Melton's famed flower garden, and gatherings included Creede Fortune hosting ice cream. Gussie Grayson hospital news tense. town folks express hope for recovery. Subscribe to The Courier.
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Bostic
K. Snipes
Golden Valley Methodist Church
Mt. Harmony Baptist Church
Zennie Calton
Miss Calton
Julius Hensley
Baby
Spindale
J. D Hotser
Dan Melton
Nannie
Mary
J.D. Melton
Vonnie Houser
Mary Melton
Creed Fortune
Dock Crow
Cle Rollins
Ralph
Muriel
Lois
Ora Hunt
Hubert Randall
Robert Hree
Gussie
Grayson
Rutherford ‘Hospital
Birthday Tributes in Forest City Close to Home
Forest City news notes Mr J W Philips and family visiting relatives from Henrietta Mn and near Alexander Mo Hills Phillips and family. Friends gathered for J L Harrill’s 84th birthday with about ninety attendees and gifts. Ida Smith visited a brother near Sulphur Springs. Numerous weekend visits among local families and kin, including Charley Hardman and W V Harrill families, R A McDaniel relatives, Gladis Lancaster, May and Florence Toney, Helen Miller, Ralph Harmon, A Brandal, J W Harrill and Campobello acquaintances.
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Forest City
R-2
J. W. Philips
Vance
Harrill
Ida Smith
Sulphur Springs
Howard Smith
Joh Rhoads
Cliffside
Bridges
Charley Hardmand
Helen “Miller
Harris
Ralph Harmon
A. Brandal
Sian
Sam Harris
Siffords Harris
Careteen
J. W. Harris
Campobello
J. L. Harrill
Club Wins From Cliffside Team in Slugging Contest
Bostic defeated Cliffside 14 to 9 in a county league game played Saturday afternoon in Bostic. Harris, Andrews, and Kirksey led with hits. Har ris allowed eight hits from the mound. Causby starred for Cliffside. Bostic to play Harris Thursday and Hollis Saturday. Also local small ads list goods for sale and rental notices.
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Bostic
Rutherfordton To Host July Parade By Legion Drum Corps
Rutherfordton June 23 The Gas tonia Post of the American Legion drum and bugle corps will stage a parade and performance on Monday July 7 about 6 o'clock The post will present a program for local residents The local post and auxiliary plan to invite Miss Jackie Yelton an ex star.
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Rutherfordton
Gastonia
American Legion
Jackie Yelton
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N. C
Congress
C. E. Alcock
Clarence Griffin
Arval Alcock
Organized Crime
John H. Alcock
Windy City
Atlantic
Capt
Alcock
Chief Alcock
Romina
Ortar Atlantic & Pacific
B. P. Canady
Mrs Mode
Golden Valley
Providence News
W. L. McBrayer
CS. McCall
City
C. S. McCall
Lady Fair Beauty Shoppe
Main Street
Curtis Barber Shop
Frederic Waves
Birtie Beauty Shop
Romina Theatr
Arctic
Vole
Screen
Senton
Grant Withers
Octavus
Roy Cohen
Lloyd Bacon
Neighbors
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Wan
Uiamat Anil
Pathe Eee Oswald
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