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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1925
Page
7
Public notice from C Green dated March 11 1925 states son Paul Green a 16 year old minor cannot enter contracts and warns others not to hire employ or rent him vehicles for his use any contract with him is at the risk of the contracting party and the guardian will not be responsible.
Owena Jolley of Cliffside outlines the ideal gentleman. He should be neat and clean, courteous to all, refrain from bad language or smoking before ladies, remove hats politely, let a lady sit, and listen when others speak. He must obey parents and teachers and be especially kind to siblings, with faith as a guiding core.
Notice of a trustee sale by F B Harrill trustee on April 6 1925 at the Rutherford County courthouse door for cash to the highest bidder. Land parcels 7 8 9 17 18 19 16 14 41 42 43 44 45 in Cool Springs Township Forest City known as Johns town with map recorded in Book 91 Page 640 and described by Lee W Lynch viewable in Rutherford County deeds records.
Farmers in the Ellenboro area report most land breaking done and readiness to plant. Miss Annie Mae Rabb visited relatives at Spindale last week. Mrs. J. S. Beam visited her aunt Miss Anna Walker in Shiloh section, recovering at home. Mr. S. M. Turner of Polk County stayed with his daughter Mrs. C. L. Beam. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Beam and children joined him.
Albert Osborne gave an in depth talk on India during chapel at Cliffside School. He described country, people and worship while dressed in native attire and demonstrated by costumed children. The report notes vivid scenes, warm rooms and a spring mood.
Ruth Cantrell reports that before Christmas students at Cliffside Public School raised funds by selling Red Cross Christmas seals to buy a first aid kit. The kit, now available, suits all injuries from a pin scratch to a broken leg and will be used to provide immediate attention in emergencies.
The Gorilla a mystery play directed by Redpath Lyceum Bureau played at Cliffside Hall 19. It drew a large audience and featured mountaineer scenery. The plot revealed two men in gorilla skins using disguise to terrify residents. Performances were realistic and effective.
Snow and ice conditions this year have led to higher coal consumption as households and businesses rely on heating. Officials note demand surged during peak winter weeks, straining supply and prompting energy measures.
Mr and Mrs J P Wright and daughter Pauline along with Mr and Mrs Miles Wright of Ellenboro spent the weekend at the Ramsey home near Lattimore. Miss Malda Harrill and Eva Harrill visited the Beam home Sunday afternoon. Ollie Harrill visited Rev Z D Harrill of Ellenboro last week. Malda Harrill stayed with sister Mrs Clifford Green near Mooresboro for several days last week.
Students participate in Better Speech Week by using a mistake box in each room. During English periods slips note bad English and are read aloud then corrected. The aim is to encourage careful listening and improve students’ spoken English without harsh criticism.
The article lists monthly honor roll standings for papil l school. It names top students in each room across First A First B First C Second A Second B Third A and Third B groups. Emma Lee Jones Maurice Splawn Grady Wilkie Frank Grant Ruby McCraw Clarence McKinney Beatrice Wise Ernest Brackette Ethel Mae Greene Herman Greene Jettie Robinson Eric Lee Haynes Mary Packard Lillian Philbeck.
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