Golden Industrial Institute Commencement Program
The Golden Industrial Institute closes a successful term with this week’s commencement program led by Dr. A. E. Brown of the Baptist Home Mission Board. May Day picnic May 1, senior party May 4, baccalaureate sermon May 5, graduation reception May 6, commencement May 7 followed by a community dinner and diploma presentations. Graduates listed include Myrtle Allred Shelby Clara Smawey Golden Emma Grayson Golden Marjorie Norment Gastonia Very Carson Union Mills Ethel McKaig Spartanburg S C Manila Hunt Sunshine Master Hill Scoggins Henrieta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Industrial Institute
A. E. Brown
Baptist Home Mission Board
Myrtle Allred
Shelby
Clara Smawey
Golden
Emma Grayson
Marjorie Norment
Gastonia
Very Carson
Union Mills
Ethel McKaig
Spartanburg
S.C
Manilla Hunt
Sunshine
Master Hill Scoggins
Henrieta
Local Happenings and School Events in Forest City Area
Community notices report Caroleen school closing exercises on May 5 6 and 7 at the hall. People from Forest City Union Mills Ruth and nearby areas are mentioned alongside social calls weddings and local gatherings. The Baraca and Philathea convention and Confederate Veterans day are announced with travel rates and local church events.
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Caroleen
Baraca and Philathea Association
Wilson
Southeastern Passenger Association
North Carolina
Cliffside Triumph in Rutherford County League Opener
Cliffside defeated Henrietta seven to one in a Saturday afternoon game. Pitcher Simmons starred for Cliffside while J Jones aided behind the plate and Forest Jones's fielding drew praise. Batteries: Cliffside Simmons and Jones. Henrietta Keeter McMahon Owens. Roster highlights include W. B. Splawn G A Matheny Scott Goode J J Jones G L Champion Forest Jones L Freeman Burl Lancaster R R James B E Simmons D C Splawn George Simmons B B Goode Dan Hawkins Harry Blackwell. Manager R V Bland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliffside
Rutherford County Baseball League
Henrietta
Simmons
J. Jones
Forest Jones
Jones
Keeter
McMahon
Owens
W. B. Splawn
G. A Matheny
Scott Goode
J. J. Jones
G. L. Champion
L. Freeman
Burl Lancaster
R. R. James
B. E. Simmons
D. C. Splawn
George Simmons
B. B. Goode
Dan Hawkins
Harry Blackwell
R. V. Bland
Messrs
Deck Wilson
Hoyt Dixon J
Piedmont High School
Emma Sue
Annie Wilson
Virginia Edwards
Mars Hill College
Alice Edwards
Criminal Court Closes Dockets in Statesville Case Summary
In Statesville court on Monday April 26 Judge B F Long presided with J E Shipman as prosecutor. Cases disposed include not guilty verdicts for Charlie Whiteside and Birdie Roberts and for Robert Baxter and Ada Bryant, two year road sentence for Will Ingle, and various guilty pleas with fines. Several defendants absented and forfeited bonds. Civil docket followed with multiple divorce grants and judgments, court adjourned Saturday. local items note attendance at a Spartanburg festival and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Long
Ville
J. E. Shipman
D. A. Lollar
A.C. Hook
Charlie Whiteside
Birdie Roberts
Robert Baxter
Ada Bryant
Will Ingle
State
Ernest Head
T. B. Stephenson
G. P. Collins
Harrison Crawford
Will Heard
J. W. Keenan
Jim Parris
South
Mary Holland
Frank Holland
Hattie Smith
Frank Smith
Mary Ellis
Hoyle Ellis
Minnie Hamrick
C. P. Hamrick
Farmers Bank & Trust Co
J. G. Reid
What is the matter with that child
An old style tonic advertisement promises Gude's Pepto Mangan will rebuild pale children's blood. It touts quick improvements like brighter eyes and livelier steps, offered in liquid or tablet form and sold by druggists with the brand name clearly shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gude
Forest City Graded School Closes Successful Term
Forest City Graded School ends a notably successful term on May 7. Shambliss of Shelby will deliver the address at 8:15 PM in the Baptist church. The school reports strong attendance despite influenza and fever outbreaks, with 640 pupils enrolled versus 631 on the census, and a graduating class of twenty. Plans include an agriculture course funded by Farmers Bank and Trust Co. and possible district transportation for rural students. A memorial medal honors John Newton Iggerstaff, a Forest City student who died last year after contact with a live wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Shambliss
Shelby
Tuenza
Farmers Bank & Trust Co
C. C. Proffitt
R. E. Iggerstaff
John Newton
Hicks Orchestra Delights Henrietta Audience Saturday Night
The Hicks Orchestra from Chesnee South Carolina gave an entertaining program in the Henrietta hall featuring banjo and guitar solos readings songs and music. Dixie Hill’s march Out on Ocean Wave and Turkey in the Straw drew strong encore responses. Mrs W R Hicks humorous reading and Z Hicks darkey banjo solos pleased the crowd and locals urged a Forest City visit. Mr and Mrs W L Brown returned to Hot Springs with Mrs Brown’s mother Mrs A L Manney staying several weeks.
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Hicks
Chesnee
S. c
Henrietta
Dixie Hill
Ocean Wave
W. R. Hicks
Darkey
Z. Hicks
Hicks Orchestra
Forest City
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Tikimas
Coca Cola Bottling Co
Einhardt $ Drug Store
Forest City, N. C
SHOE
Scruggs Shoe 60
Erga Square
S. G
Deaters
Longman & Martinez
N.Y
Leah Hill
Clara Harrill
Claude Jones
Laura
Squire C. J. Flack
J. M Nanney
H. A. Barnes
Abner Koon
A. J. Gra
R. Marks
Henry Setzer
J. P. Bean
Kenneth
Paul
Georgia Ponder
Ruth Neighborhood
Maude Ledbetter
W. P. Ledbetter
J. J. Carswell
Marion
Old Fort
Eula Reid Smart
Leora Hill
Creel Fortune
Maude Freeman
Golden Valley
D. C. Fortune
W. N. Freeman
Rutherfordton
Court Square
Methodist Church
T. N. Chambliss
Baptist Church
S. N. Watson
Kate Goforth Jones
Osborne T. Jones
C.C. Goforth
Cliffside Baptist Church
Stonecutter Mills
S. B. Tanner
T. B. Lovelace
K. S.tanner
M. C. Dickerson, Sr
B. B. Doggett
W. S. Forbes
C. W. Tillett
8. B
K. S. Tanner
Spindale
YW. A
Minnie Carpenter
Pamelia Pruett
T. L. Wilson
Arthur Carpenter
Bessimer City
Blanch Burrus
W. B. Wilson
W. L. Wilson
Rutherfordt
Dora Cumnock
Belle Allen
Messrs. Deck
Mal Wilson
W. V. Fortune
Bostic
W. R. Morrow
Iss Della Carden
Hattie Carden
Bessemer City
Mattie Carden
W. L. Dawson
Florence Mill
P. S. Watson
Rock Hill, S.C
Rev
H. D Harrill
Iearch
Alexander
A. H. McDaniel
Linda Blanton
Margaret Young
S. Ne Watson
Washington D. C
Southern Baptist Convention
Criminal Court
Zola Parler
Jeanne Moss
J.Q Adams
Forestity
Methodist Woman's Missionary Convention
Morganton
Ralph Randall
Asheville
Mrs. Randall
William Long
Geo. H. Burrill
Rock S. C
Katie Lawrance
J.D. Harte
Oxford
Courier
Flora Matheny
W. L Brown
Hot Springs
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