Flapper Grandmother musical at Wayne P Sewell Lyceum
A delightful home talent production titled The Flapper Grandmother will be staged Friday in the school auditorium under Miss Shelton’s direction. The comic play features a large cast, lively songs, and wholesome humor, with reserved seats available and admission 35 cents for children, 50 cents for adults, 75 cents for reserved seats.
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Shelton
Wayne P. Sewell Lyceum Company
Atlanta
Georgia
South
Dorothy Turner
Margaret Mears
Mattie Mills
Mary Leslie ‘Thomas
Jean Duncan
Dorothy Wilkie
Winnifred Gray
Lynette Gibson
Marcith
Cliffside
Peoples Drug Store
Ford Car Stolen and Recovered Near Methodist Church
The car owned by Clarence Morris was stolen the night of February 22 from in front of the Methodist church. C K McDaniel and Ed Smart quickly organized a search along Highway No 20 and found the Ford abandoned on the road to Bob Harrill’s farm. The thief, with a flat tire, fled the scene leaving the switch key in place. Bloodhound help would likely have captured the suspect, according to the report.
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C. K. ‘McDaniel
Ed. Smart
Clarence Morris
Morris
Bob Harrill
Educational Night at Kiwanis Club Highlights
A Kiwanis meeting featured an Educational Night with strong attendance and a broad program. Endorsements covered limiting State Highway Commission members to nine, and a joint program with Rutherfordton Forest City Shelby clubs set for April 9. Dr. Ayers noted 80 percent college entrants may be atheistic without early home and school training. speakers urged Bible reading and moral training in schools.
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Kiwanis Club
State Highway Commission
Messrs. Page
Kistler
Rutherfordton
Forest City
Shelby
Duncan
Ayers
J. W. Eaks
Dr. Ware
J. R. Moore
Minish
Shelton
J. M.J. Edwards
The
Crack School
Residence Fire Destroys Mills Home Near Cool Springs
The residence of Vico Mills, a Black man, near Cool Springs cemetery burned last Saturday morning. Practically nothing was saved and the loss is heavy. Local authorities reported the fire and loss in a brief notice.
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Vico Mills
Cool Springs Cemetery
Forest City Wins County Title Shot After Ellenboro Loss
At the Fair Grounds Forest City defeated Ellenboro 26 to 10 to earn a place against Rutherfordton for the county championship. Dorsey and Sherrill sparked a second quarter surge as Forest City led 14 to 7 at half. Ellenboro managed 3 points in the final period while Forest City scored 12. The championship game is set for Saturday night March 7 at Spindale with the silver loving cup at stake. Lineups include Forest City Iagerey Bridges Dorsey Smart Sherrill Wilks Allen and subs Harrill Moore Referee Smith.
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Fair Grounds
Ellenboro Basketballeam
Forest City
Dorsey
Sherrill
Ellenboro
Rutherfordton
Spindale
Iagerey Bridges
Dorsey Smart
Sherrill Wilks Allen
Harrill
Moore
Smith
Hollifield and Mrs Lee wed in Rutherfordton
Rutherfordton February 28 Charles Hollifield and Mrs Reuben Lee were married Wednesday night at the bride's home by Rev M A Adams. The groom is a well known young man and the bride is the widow of former Officer Reuben Lee, who was killed years ago.
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Rutherfordton
Chas. Hollifield
Reuben Lee
M. A. Adams
Miller Miller and Ruth Green Wed in Tryon Home
Rutherfordton Feb 28 Collett Miller Jr and Miss Ruth Green of Tryon were married at the bride's parent home in Tryon Mr and Mrs Terrell Green. The bride is educated and beloved by many while the groom is the son of A F Miller of Rutherfordton.
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Rutherfordton
Collett Miller, Jr
Ruth Green
Tryon
Terrell Green
Miller
A. F. Miller
Florence Mill News Health and Obituary Sketch
Flu illness spreads through the area with several residents ill and minor burns reported. Funeral of Mr James Gee, longtime Forest City resident now of Rutherfordton, held at Missionary Methodist church with Rev L M Epley and Rev C J Goforth officiating. Body laid to Pleasant Grove cemetery. Attendees included Miss Myrtle Sisk and others. birthday dinner for Mrs. Curtis, age 82, celebrated at Ben Curtis home.
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James Gee
Gee
Forest City
Rutherfordton
Missionaryethodist Church
L. M. Epley
C. J. Goforth
Pleasant Grove
Myrtle Sisk
Walter Sisk
Plato Sisk
Laxton Hardin
Spurgeon Scruggs
Missionary Methodist Church
Shelby
H. C. Siske J
Ben Curtis
Program for Boys Conference
The Older Boys Conference is nearly complete with strong speakers. It opens Friday afternoon March 13 at the Baptist church with 4:00 pm start, registration after 3:00 pm. Banquet at 7:30 pm at Isothermal Hotel. Saturday sessions include talks by delegation youths, with Harry Price and Dr. Lemons speaking. Closing Sunday at 8:00 pm in Rutherfordton Baptist church.
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Baptist Church
W. R. Hill
B. J. Smith
Nsothernal Hotel
Spindale Band
J. E. Abernethy
Charlotte
Harry Price
Davidson Colege
Price
R. L. Lemons
Shelby
Lemons
A. C. Duncan
C. M. Richards
Davidson
Rutherfordton Baptist Church
Inter mediate B Y P U social at Community House
Henrietta March 3 Inter mediate B Y P U held a social at the Community House Saturday evening at 7 30. About forty youths attended with games contests and refreshments served. Miss Rose Gaffney and her mother Mrs I N Miller visited Spartanburg Sunday. B Natural Music Club met at Miss Mary Whitehead Friday with a program including piano solos vocal and musical reading followed by refreshments and a truth meeting discussing good and bad in each other.
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Bernice Jenkins
William Payn
Ashford
Lois Whisnant
Star Eyes
Emily Camp
Grieg
Lucile Wall
Freeman Guests Attend Simple Sunday Gathering
Mr Glen Deck and Mrs Toward Freeman hosts welcomed Mr and Mrs Toward Freeman and guests including Misses Mary Kate and Nell Deck and Mr Henry Caron. Miles Green and Vera Revis surprised friends by marrying last Sunday with Rev C Matheny of Florence Baptist Church performing the ceremony. Mr Green, son of John Green of East Flat Rock, noted for his high esteem.
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Glen Deck
Mary
Kate and
Nell Deck
Henry Caron
Mrs
Toward Freeman
Miles Green
Vera Revis
C. Matheny
Florence Baptist Church
Green
John Green
Nis Ple
East Flat Rock
Local Notices From Hopewell News March Items
Ellenboro reports visitors to Robbins and Rollins households including Diza Hall and Alma Bland from Spindale. Several illnesses and a flu outbreak strain the community with Mr. Julius Walker's son recovering from pneumonia. A March 28 Hollis schoolhouse entertainment is announced and Sandy Level burial for June Biggerstaff. College ill living at Mt Olive area. Local church services planned and Hattie Crow in hospital.
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Ellenboro
Gordon Robbins
J. D. Robbins
L. B. Rollins
Dewey Rollins
Edd Chatman
Mae Chatman
Alma Bland
Diza Hall
Spindale
Elma Robbins
J. R. Bailey
Hollis School House
Hattie Jenkins
Cliffside
Effie Mae
Alma Robbins
Julius Walker
D. G. Carpenter
J. L. Robbins
John Curtiss
Program of Sandy Run Sunday School Convention
First Baptist Church Forest City March 8 1925 at 2 15 p m. lists events including songs prayers by Dr W A Ayers quartets talks on Why we are here The Sunday School as a Crime Antidote by R E Price Some aims for our Sunday School by W T Tate Twelve Standard Sunday Schools for the Association by A R Waters What I want my Sunday School to be this year by ten Supts The Sunday School and the Rural Church by J N Barnett Open Discussion An Associational Organization as a means of developing our Sunday Schools by A R Waters Associational Worker.
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First Baptist Church
Forest City
W. A. Ayers
C. C. Math
R. E. Price
W. T. Tate
A. R. Waters
J. N. Barnett
Tremendous订 Sub Offer for Local Papers and Map
The Courier offers one year, The Southern Ruralist one year, and the Dixie Map for a total of $2.00. The ad urges readers to visit the office to view the map, notes it is a valuable home addition, and emphasizes farmers will value The Southern Ruralist and the county paper. Mail orders encouraged. send a $2 check today.
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Courier
Southern Ruralist
Dixie Map
Private Screening of Abraham Lincoln at Cliffside Theater
Forest City residents enjoyed a private viewing of the master photoplay Abraham Lincoln hosted by Mr. Chas. Moore at Cliffside Theatre Monday evening. The film is praised for its historical interest, superb Lincoln portrayal, and the producer's master handling. Large crowds expected for regular showings March 5, 6, and 7 at Cliffside Theater.
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Forest City
Abraham Lincoln
Chas. Moore
Cliffside Theatre
Lincoln
Cliffside Theater
Rutherford County News Highlights From March Meetings
Rutherfordton Kiwanis backs meat and milk inspection, forming a committee for details and possible legislation. March events include a Spindale meeting, county teachers and parent teachers gathering led by Miss Mary C Cole, and isothermal Hotel venue for an Older Boys Conference with noted speakers. Police report TB clinic exams, bootlegger seizures, and a new Rutherfordton Methodist Men's Club meeting teen education and public safety plans.
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Rutherfordton
Spartan Club
Clu
Mary C. Cole
Department of Physical Education
North Carolina College For Women
Cour Hose
J. E. Abernethy
Char
Harry Price
Davidson College
R. L. Lemons
Shelby
C. M. Richards
Grady Leonard
Hickory
J. C. Twitty
W. C. Hardin
Rutherford-Polk
Yates Duncan
C. D. Barrs
South Carolina
Methodist Church
Men's Methodist Club
Eastern Star officers elected for ensuing year
Officers named for the Order Eastern Star after the March 13 meeting include Worthy Matron Miss Kate McFarland Worthy Patron Mr F I Barber Associate Matron Mrs C E Alcock Secretary Mrs F I Barber Treasurer Mrs Ida Blanton Conductress Mrs A W Falvey Associate Conductress Mrs Thos Stone Adah Miss Flora Marks Ruth Mrs Geo P Reid Esther Mrs Frank R Wilkins Martha Miss Emma Jane Dalton Electa Mrs R E Biggerstaff Chaplin Rev John S Wood Warder Mr Thos G Stone Sentinel Mr Forestas Bridges Organist Miss Louise Wilks Marshal Mrs Clara Collins
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Order Eastern Star
Kate McFarland
F. I. Barber
C. E. al
Ida Blanton
A. W. Falvey
Thos . Stone
Adah
Flora Marks
Ruth
Geo. P. Reid
Esther
Frank R. Wilkins
Martha
Emma Jane Dalton
Electa
R. E. Biggerstaff
Chaplin
John S. Wood
Thos
G. Stone
Sentinel
Forestas Bridges
Louise Wilks Marshal
Clara Collins
Negro Minstrel at Round Hill Academy Friday
A Negro Minstrel program will be held at Round Hill Academy on Friday night February 6 featuring original jokes a negro sermon quartets and solos for about two hours of laughter Admission is 25 and 35 cents.
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Round Hill Academy
Forest City B and L Association Stockholders Meeting
The annual meeting of the stock holders of Forest City B and L Association will be held in the association office on March 16 1925. W L Brown treas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City, B. & L. Association
W. L. Brown
Treas
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Forest City High School
Andrew Spriggins
T. G. Stone
Mat Spriggins
Claire Reid
Lena Spriggins
Margaret Bostic
Belinda Spriggins
Ruth Moore
Maggie Pepper
Juanita Minish
Mat
Dick Tate
Fred Streetman
Jimmy
Margaret Moore
Lila Padgett
Dorothy Bostic
Hazel Tate
Ollie Tate
Sue Collins
Walsh Moore
Leona Rollin
C. L. Moore
Eugene Whisnant
James Ayers
Francis Stalnaker
Dorothy Edwards
Argyle Edwards
Nell Thomas
Helen Thomas
Mary Logan King
Ruth Atchley
Marjory Padgett
FORD
Hollifield-Lee
Miller.green
Florence Mill News
Myrtle Barnes
Alice Lawson
Mary Johnson
Hettie
Ovis Lynch
Ruth Hoke
Reed Silk
Hardin
Dewey Hardin
Mr. James Gee
Henrietta News
Hopewell News
Sandy Run
Rutherford
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