Forest City Courier contact and masthead details
Forest City Courier published weekly in Forest City North Carolina serving Rutherford County. Operated by editor and owner C. E. Alcock with Clarence Griffin as news editor Mrs C E Alcock society editor and Arval Alcock assistant manager. Established post office filing August 22 1918 under act March 3 1879.
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Forest City
Rutherford County
N. C
Congress
C. E. Alcock
Clarence Griffin
C. E. Alcock Society
Arval Alcock
Emulation of Effective Policies for Forest City
The piece discusses local policy ideas focusing on practical methods rather than size. It contrasts population metrics with design and beauty, urging Forest City to become a healthier and more attractive home town, improving livability for most residents rather than chasing population growth.
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Rutherfor County
Advertising Rates for The Daily News Display and Notices
Advertisement rates listed for display per column inch and reading notices per line, with a classification for classified columnie per word. Specifies publication date Thursday March 20 1930.
Energetic businessman finds relief in advertising
The enterprising businessman refuses to complain about hard times. He believes there is always business for those who actively pursue it. He notes periods of low mood end, and that ongoing business requires consistent advertising.
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Forest City
Chimney Rock's Opportunity Emerges After Fire
The Chimney Rock blaze destroyed the unique walled street and its picturesque features. Fire surpassed 1916 flood damage, reshaping the rebuilt town, yet the towering cliffs and Rocky Broad remain, suggesting Chimney Rock may become more interesting than Esmeralda in days ahead.
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Chimney Rock
Esmeralda
Charlotte Observer
One Institution Holds Its Head Up Amid Market Disasters
The Charlotte building and loan associations posted a near one million dollar asset increase last year. The report praises public confidence and prudent savings habits, noting the firm, long history of stable growth and the value of such institutions for home building in the community.
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Charlotte
Chevlotte News
All Stockholders See City Run Like A Well Kept Company
A city described as debt free with utilities, modern schools, and paved streets operates efficiently under a long standing administration. Business leaders form an unofficial committee, guiding municipal affairs with cooperative spirit and reduced factionalism.
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Forest City
Publicity for all official business urged by representative
The letter argues taxpayers deserve exact figures on dollar spending by every government department rather than mere millage allocations. It advocates regular detailed expenditure reports to deter extravagance and enable prompt investigations, acknowledging no perfect system but stressing full publicity as a safeguard.
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Herbert
Richland County
Greenville News
Gaffney Ledger
Let's Sing A Different Tune On Hard Times
Brevard News urges the community to reverse the money drain of hard times by pledging to stop blaming hardship and to reduce personal spending. Citizens are urged to begin paying back debts and cut frivolous expenses to build a stronger, united town.
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Brevard
Town Talk by Ted Alcock recounts Forest City happenings
A nostalgic column recalls a spring Sunday in Forest City with old friends and memorials for Martin Harrill. It notes local civic effort, revival services, shop talk about hard times, and plans for a knitting mill, fire plugs, and new spring fashions amid a casual mix of opinions and observations.
Funeral Held For Mrs Lillie McCraw
Mrs Lillie McCraw age 29 died at home after brief illness in Henrietta. Funeral held at Henrietta Baptist church with Rev J A Brock and Rev E P White officiating. Interment in High Shoals Cemetery. Survived by two children Virginia and Charles, sister Mrs J D Ramsey, and four brothers Carl Huntley Mooresboro R1 C G Huntley Clyde and Glenn Huntley Henrietta. Member of Henrietta Baptist Church since age thirteen.
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Henrietta
Lillie McCraw
Henrietta Baptist Church
J. A. Brock
Caroleen
E. P. White
High Shoals
Carl Huntley
Mooresboro
R-1
C. G. Huntley
Clyde
Glenn Huntley
Fifty-One Apply for Positions at Enka
Rutherfordton March 18 Misses Lorraine Dugger and Dorothy Gaston representatives of the American Enka Corporation of Enka near Asheville were in Rutherfordton last Friday and Saturday interviewing prospective employees A total of fifty one people made applications during the two days These applications will be considered by plant officials and all successful applicants notified of their acceptance Broadway electricals recorded phonograph records New shipment Just receivedNewest hits and sacred records only 35 cents each or three for one dollar Stahl s Ten Cent Stores
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Rutherforrdton
Lorraine Dugger
Dorothy Gaston
American Enka Corporation
Enka
Asheville
Rutherfordton
Broadway Electricals
Sacred Records
Stahl
Farmers Urged to Cut Cotton and Wheat Acreage
Washington march 18. Agriculture department and federal farm board urge farmers to reduce cotton and wheat acreage and plant a home garden. Southern policy favors food production, increased livestock, pasture, and flax on wheat land. Legge cites reducing cotton to 40 million acres as a minimum cut, idle land should yield less than a bale per acre. Evans says saving on foodstuffs and feed will replenish stock and pork supply.
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Washington
Mar
Agriculture Department
Federal Farm Board
South
J. A. “Evans
Legge
Farm Board
Evans
Best Sunday Papers at Stahl's Ten Cent Stores
Farmers Hardware Co advertises largest assortment of fishing tackle in this section. This notice highlights Stahl's Ten Cent Stores offering latest Sunday papers and Farmers Hardware Co promoting fishing gear selection.
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Stahl’s
Ten Cent
Farmers Hardware Co
Autos Kill 40 In N. C. In February
Forty persons died in North Carolina auto crashes in February, the motor vehicle bureau reported. The count rose seven from February 1929, with 321 more injured, totaling 361 killed or injured in 223 accidents and hit and run incidents. Speeding and intoxication contributed, with three deaths linked to alcohol.
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Raleigh
Mar
North Carolina
Motor Vehicle Bureau
State Department of Revenue
Department
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