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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1926
Page
11
Forest City Courier published Thursday by The Courier Pub Co in Forest City North Carolina Rutherford County. Editor E Alcock rates listed for display and reading notices in 1926. Subscription prices shown.
Rutherford County News recalls the life of Housen D Harri who preached the gospel despite poverty and hardship. He refused wealth for ministry, urging noble living and leaving a heritage worthy of warriors and statesmen. Blessings on his memory as he fought the good fight and finished the course.
The West Gastonia Harmonic Band directed by Prof. E. J. Abernethy will perform in Rutherfordton and Forest City during National Music Week. Formed over a year ago with six members, the group now exceeds 30 players in white uniforms. They have played for Rotary and Kiwanis clubs in Gastonia and for audiences in Charlotte, with coverage in The Gastonia Gazette and The Charlotte Observer.
Mrs C M Padgett, cherished Lincolnton resident, died at the North State Hotel Monday at 3:30 after months of illness. Surviving are her husband and six children. Burial was in Lincolnton on Wednesday at 2:30 p m. She recently celebrated a quiet golden wedding anniversary with her husband.
Prof Edwin M Stechel director of music in Gastonia schools will accompany the band and contribute to the effort. A jitney bus line will be chartered to transport the band. A ten and fifteen cent charge will be asked at Central high for a 3 oclock concert on May 6. A voluntary offering will be taken at Ford City for an open air square concert about 5 o'clock on May 6.
J Y Yelton announces candidacy to retain the Clerk of the Court post noting his courteous, diligent service and lack of opposition. Mrs G C McDaniel recovering after hospital finger surgery with hopeful signs. FOR RENT 35 acre farm near Forest City with five room tenant house. Apply to Dr S McCall. Phone 113.
Private Peat will deliver a Redpath Chautauqua lecture titled The Inexcusable Lie. Soldier author Harold R Peat, famed for his Great War stories as Pirate Peat, discusses youth education, international understanding, and the true measure of greatness while recounting war horrors with dynamic sincerity.
Pantha Matheny executrix of J L Matheny deems notice to claimants to exhibit claims by April 15 1927 or be barred. All debtors urged to settle promptly. Rutherford county North Carolina dated April 15 1926.
A Lost Oasis Mystic Shrine button has disappeared and is reportedly missing since Monday. Return to Kath erine Barber in Forest City with any information about the item. The note references a number 30-21 and asks for help locating the missing object.
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