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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1926
Page
6
The Cliffside News reports weekly on church activities with Rev R C Smith teaching in Wednesday sessions and sermons on Christ's standard for Christian profession. The Senior B Y P U shifts to Monday at 7 30, Hunt Berean class hosted an outing, and several members joined or were welcomed into church membership.
A local ad lists multiple vintage vehicles for sale including Buick Four Touring 1924 Ford Coupes 1925 One-Ton Ford Truck 1923 Chevrolet Touring Dodge Coupes 1925 and a 1926 Ford Touring plus assorted Ford models Roadster Sedan Coupe Rooster and balloon tires. Cars described in extra good shape with good tires and convenient terms.
Reverend M W Heckara preached on May 2 using Matthew chapter ten as text asking What Ails the World The Woman's Missionary Society met Monday evening for a second mission study class led by Miss Annie Hall The Young People's Missionary Society led by Mrs J S Rudisill gathered Monday at the Memorial building for a program then a weinnie roast rain moved the gathering indoors
Sunday visits and weekend stays bring many visitors to Cliffside, Forest City, and Shelby. Notable items include weddings in Gaffney, S C, and a birthday celebration for S C Padgett. Local officials note a Postmaster appointment and beekeeping interest with a new swarm near Cliffside.
A traveling man from Charlotte named Hu lick escaped with minor injuries after a Ford coupe tire blew near Broad River and overturned while en route to Spartanburg. A Scout Court of Honor will be held May 14 at Cliffside hall with leaders from Gastnia and county scouts attending. A stage act by Mr. Clemens delighted Cliffside audiences, portraying Jack and his magical journey with a beanstalk, giant, sword, and treasure.
Dr Zeno Wall of Shelby First Baptist will deliver the literary address May 24 at 8 pm in the Cliffside school auditorium. Commencement runs May 21 24 with class day May 21 senior play May 22 Bacalaureate service May 23 at 11 am and graduation May 24 at 8 pm. Rev R C Smith will preach the sermon. A precommencement banquet closes the events.
A week of chapel reports and student performances includes Monday remarks by C. C. Erwin urging effort in the final month of school. Tuesday features a tenth grade program with mixed melodies, recitations, songs, and a Nellie Padgett finale. Wednesday and Thursday present Rev. Heckard and Miss Bigerstaff's class, plus a Spring Has Come play. Friday hosts Preacher Jenkins from Avondale. A marionette Jack and the Bean Stalk acted by Mr. Clemens replaces Monday’s chapel, with a four by two foot stage and red velvet curtain.
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