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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1929
Page
9
Forest City Courier weekly issue dated May 2 1929 lists editorial staff C E Alcock editor and owner news editor Mrs C E Alcock and society editor Arval Alcock plus Asst Manager. Subscriptions priced at one year one dollar six months fifty cents with $1.50 outside Rutherford County.
The article argues consolidating newspapers strengthens towns by expanding reach and reducing ad costs. It contrasts Forest City with Shelby to show how a single vigorous paper reflects prosperity while vandalism and trespassing threaten outdoor access and property rights. It urges readers to support local enterprise and responsible outdoor use.
A historical notice notes steady progress in building the town’s future with a foundation laid years ago and the superstructure now visible. It highlights new businesses and social and recreational efforts taking tangible form as the community applauds the ongoing work.
Western North Carolina prepares for a June expedition into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Times sponsors the trip with a reporter and photographer accompanying the winning Western North Carolina Boy Scout, selected from nearly a thousand entrants. The party sails from Bryson City on June 8 and returns after about a month, using carrier pigeons for messages if needed.
Elbert Hubbard’s view on the unpardonable sin as delaying small bills prompts reflections on creditors and the public who delay payments. The piece divides slow payers into spendthrifts and those who drift into habit, noting consequences beyond credit.
A city street scene shows steam shovels digging for a skyscraper basement then a fence hides progress while workers sink cassions and drive concrete footings. Weeks pass before steel rises and cranes lift girders, revealing the slow but vital foundation work behind towering structures.
Forest City residents look forward to the Milt Tolbert Chautauqua Players coming next week. A fresh company assembled by Mr Holloway will perform the latest royalty plays with brand new vaudeville. Monday night features The Girl a modern drama with Miss Betty Edwards in the lead and Boyd Holloway as Ted Lay. Virginia Serenaders provide music. Ladies free Monday with an adult ticket. The tent sits on King Street.
The Doggett Motor Co. reports April delivery of various Ford models to Forest City buyers including Tudor Sedans for C. Nave J. Jones and J. Marlow Runabout for Ray Reep Tudor Sedan for A. Randall and J. Porter Phaeton for J. M. Tranthem and Emory Smith Runabout for J. Allen and Rutherfordton entries include Shehan Huntley and runabout. other towns listed include Spindale Bostic Lawndale Uree Henrietta and Avondale.
Salem Epworth League reorganized for the coming year electing Lillian Washburn as president Huldah Philbeck as vice president Vernille Weast as secretary and treasurer Jim Anderson as music leader Jessie Philbeck as organist Layettle Weast as superintendent of the first department Margaret Philbeck as superintendent of the second Annie Lou Hamrick as superintendent of the third and Gilmer Philbeck as superintendent of the fourth Alice Washburn to provide violin music at Sunday devotions Rev J E Hipp serves as pastor.
Miss Alice Washburn spent last week in Hickory visiting her sister Mrs. George Harris. Miss Vernelle Weast, a student in the Teacher Training class at Central High School, spent the weekend at home. Watch for the program at a later date.
A white gold watch bracelet was found in Forest City on Monday afternoon. The finder is asked to return it to the Courier office.
A local café promotes Mothers Day packages with a display of offerings. The note invites patrons visiting for a daily drink to choose a package suitable as a gift or treat for mothers.
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