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Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1927

Page

2

Oak Grove Notes Highlight Local Visits and Memorial Service

Ellenboro area notes list regular church appointment by Rev J E Hipps and many neighborhood visits. Families from Polk County Rock Hill S C and Shelby area are shown visiting, hosting, and attending Memorial services at Rehobeth and Cord. Several residents recover from illness. Mrs L J Hamrick returns from Rock Hill and J S Bedford shows slow improvement.

Rehobeth W. P. Wilkie Polk County L. D. Wilkie H. J. Harrill Paul Harrill W. T. Harrill W. B. Blanton Shelby Willard

Florence mill news highlights local arrivals and illness

Florence Forest City May 3 Mr W A Mask once overseer of carding is very ill at his home southwest of town. Several visitors including F H Jackson of Spindale and J T Jackson accompanied by Mrs Jackson. Local families hosted guests from Wadesboro Chesnee Cliff Side and Spindale. The Florence people showed interest in the municipal election. Local ad notes flower pots at D M Stahl store. Also Judge D F Morrow's Then and Now promoted with copy info.

Forest City W. A. Mask F. H. Jackson Spindale Lloyd Jackson J. T. Jackson T. S. Gamble Wadesboro Raney Harrill A. C. White Alexander Mills J. B. Hardin Henry Henderson Chesnee C. J. Jack Arthur Goforth S. C W. A. Funderburk Cliffside N. M. Shipman South China Joe Doster Florence D. F. Morrow

Olesen to Speak on Problems of the Day Lecture

Anna Dickie Olesen of Minnesota, a recent U.S. Senate candidate, stands as the first woman nominated for the Senate. She will address Redpath Chan waqua on present-day issues, with heavy press and women’s groups attention. Her campaign is noted as a trailblazer for women in politics and advocacy for their recognition.

Anna Dickie Olesen Minnesota Congress Mrs. Closed Waqua Olesen

Church Dedication Service at Robbins' Grove Wesleyan

The Robbins' Grove Wesleyan Methodist church five miles north of Ellenboro on Hollis Road will be dedicated next Sunday May 8 at 3 p m by Rev John A Clement president of the North Carolina Conference Colfax The brick building uses Bostic brick yards donated by the late Dr T C McBrayer and mirrors Forest City church, built by the same donor A large crowd is expected and former pastors are urged to attend with brief talks likely The public is invited to the service.

Robbins’ Grove Wesleyan Methodist Church Ellenboro Hollis Road North Carolina John A. Clement Colfax Bostic T. C.mcbrayer Forest City

Long and Short of Shelby Class Visits Forest City

The First Baptist church class from Shelby journeyed to Forest City for Sunday school with Ed Mc Curry in a roadster bringing along Big Boy Hardie who handles the Maytag line. Ed invited him and Big Boy agreed, resulting in Matt and Jeff walking up the church steps for a lively scene at the exercises.

C. Max Gardner First Baptist Church Forest City Ed McCurry Big Boy Hardie Shelby City Matt Jeff Cleveland Star

Classified Wants Ad Hoping for Quick Buyers

Local classifieds invite sellers, renters, and exchangers to place ads in this column. Only one cent per word. Phone 58 to list your wants and reach ready buyers.

Real Estate Auction Firm In Forest City NC Ad

CYCLONE AUCTION CO offers buy or sell services for all kinds of real estate in Forest City North Carolina. The firm conducts sales and invites customers to see them before buying or selling to ensure the right price.

Cyclone Auction CO Forest City N.C

Concord News brief on community events and notices

Rain brings new life as Concord section members attend B Y P meetings and Bible services. Visitors include Duncan, Neal, Bailey, and others from Ellenboro, Henrietta, Race Path, and Spindale. Commencement at Boiling Springs. memorial service at Concord church praised.

J. C. Bailey Claude Duncan Ellenboro Lewis Neal Henrietta I. E. Bailey Spindale Joe Bailey Race Path Ed Bailey Lattimore

Clarence Demar Dominates Hub Classic for Fifth Triumph

Clarence Demar, veteran Boston printer and five time Hub classic winner, credited as a top endurance figure after nearing twenty marathons, discussed as a probable Olympic contender next year. Ruth Erwin underwent tonsillectomy Tuesday morning.

Clarence Demar Boston Ondy Miles Ae Arms

Forest City Wesleyan Meeting and Local Church News

The Forest City charge will hold its second quarterly meeting at the local Wesleyan church Saturday night at 7 20. Rev John A Clement of Colfax will preside and preach beforehand. Rev Mary Melton of Central S C is visiting. Dan S Hardin and Ada Dean led morning and evening services. Pastor H P Rich left for Old Fort to attend the Sunday school and Holiness Convention. Dedication at Robbins Grove expected next Sunday afternoon. Cottage prayer meets Friday night at Ada Deans on Church Street. All are invited.

Forest City John A. Clement Colfax Mary Melton Central S. C Dan S. Hardin Ada Dean Rich H. P. Rich Old Fort Robbins’ Grove

Train Schedules for Seaboard Routes Listed

Seaboard timetable shows No 21 arriving south at 12 50 pm No 22 north arriving 4 25 pm No 109 south arriving 10 30 am Mixed No 110 north arriving 11 20 am Southern No 113 south arriving 6 30 am No 36 north arriving — No 35 south arriving — No 114 north arriving ehfield No 37 north arriving 11 28 am No 38 south arriving 4 48 pm

Seaboard No South North Ehfield

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OAK Grove News R-2 J. E. Hipps Oak Grove Leigh Maude Harrill Belle Wilkie Ollierea Randall Carl Biggerstaff A. B. Bailey Attie Bailey Forest Matheney Matheney Mr. Bailey J. T. Webb J. R. Smith M. E. Hains Davie Hawkins Avondale Willie Bailey N. A. Greene L. J. Hamrick Hag Rock Hill D. C Emma Dobbins C. B. Harris Eulas Brook C. N. Tate Mae Harrill Pearle Eugenia Randall Caroleen Margaret A. B. Harrill J. M. Brooks Martha Randall M. G. Smart Smart Delia Randall Florence Mill News Florence Hardin Myrtle Dean Near D. M. Stahl Goodyears Cliffside Motor CO Cliffside, N. C Aanna Dickie Olesen Coming Chautauqua Concord News Concord B. Y. P Boiling Springs Concord Church Walter Istages L. G. Bailey Wayne Hicks D. H. Kendrick Sallie Goforth Cramerton Beth Bridges Ruth Harrill Oscar Padgett Wallace Rutherford County Ford Doggett Motor Co Forest City, N.C P. S Carolina Wesleyan Church News
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